Watch: Why has Trump been so eager to welcome Xi?
President Donald Trump has been talking about Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for months, the BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why.
White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.
Poland says fire at Starlink station is sabotage as Denmark warns of rising Russian threat
The satellite station is used in part to provide internet coverage to neighbouring Ukraine, the government says.
Crashed RAF jet steered to 'avoid built-up areas' before pilots ejected, commander says
Gp Capt Gez Currie said the pilots are in hospital, and their families are with them.
Man jailed for two years over throwing bottle at Portsmouth migrant protest
Del Somerville, 42, pleaded guilty to violent disorder following an overnight protest at Eastney.
'It has broken us as a family,' mother of poison seller victim tells hearing
Tanya Whitaker broke down before she spoke of how her son Samuel's death had devastated her family.
Ex-England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".
Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.
Small boat migrant arrivals reach 781 in one day, breaking 2026 record
A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.
BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You
Two viewers complained to the BBC over the "gratuitously offensive" comment made during the show.
Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?
Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?
I couldn't live with the agony of migraines anymore but my GP called me dramatic
Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.
Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman
The tenant of the flat in the Retiro area of central Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay her rent set after it was increased by an investment firm.
As AI hacks ramp up, are we back in big tech's 'move fast and break things' era?
Despite promises to make safe AI, examples of bots behaving badly are now coming at us thick and fast.
'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Last month's deadly A66 crash shone a light on organised crime and opportunities for young people in Middlesbrough.
'Make women feel seen': Why the Dutch have a new word for labia
Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.
Firm fined £1m after man killed by window that fell from luxury penthouse
Mick Ferris was crushed when the 130kg window fell from The Corniche building in Vauxhall.
German prosecutors investigate 105-year-old for crimes at Nazi PoW camp
The suspect is alleged to have been an accessory to murder at the Stalag 326 camp, where tens of thousands of Soviet PoWs died.
NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found
The BBC has spoken to women who suffered unnecessary surgery, delayed diagnoses and a lack of care.
Anti-migrant activist arrested after dinghy slashed in Channel
Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the English Channel with a knife.
Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.
Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March.
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Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?
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'The lads wanted me to stick one up him' - Wood relives fastest spells
As England bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket, he talks through his most famous spells from his Test career.
Fury v Joshua announced for 11 December in Cardiff
Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.
Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.
Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed as conflict escalates
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.
US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House
Nigeria vs: Madagascar AFCON 2027 qualifier – preview, teams, prediction
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Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.
Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister
In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.
Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan
Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.
Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN
UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have 'skyrocketed' with 90% unemployed in Gaza.
Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council
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‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
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Four civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan
Four civilians have been killed in the latest Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan.
Media outlets access to White House restored after a chaotic few hours
A US federal judge had ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' the three outlets' access.
Mahmoud Abbas: What will it take to ‘protect’ Palestine?
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas questioned how long the world would “remain silent” on Israel's actions.
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an 'opportunity' for Putin to engage with other world leaders.
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NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run
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LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League
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Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
No response by Yemen's Houthis to a claim by the coalition forces that its missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu.
Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?
Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.
Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero
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‘Unstoppable’ Rumesh revives Sri Lanka’s glory, one javelin throw at a time
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Rubio warns of Iraq ‘Balkanisation’: Is that a real threat?
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Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules
Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.
Has China received US F-35 parts by diverting an Australian shipment?
Australia and US investigate F-35 parts mistakenly sent to Hong Kong amid concerns over sensitive military technology.
Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Trump
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China, US maintain communication on arrangements for heads-of-state interactions within the year: FM
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GT Exclusive: Chinese medical experts share frontline experience in tackling Africa's second-largest Ebola outbreak
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Young Chinese teen stars make waves with golds, records and breakthroughs at Asian Games
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Chinese, Serbian police officers launch joint patrols in Belgrade
Chinese and Serbian police officers launched a three-week joint patrol program in downtown Belgrade on Wednesday, aiming at assisting Chinese tourists and residents and strengthening bilateral law enforcement cooperation.
Seeds of friendship: small acts of kindness connected Chinese and American teacher across 26 years
China issues new guidelines on fentanyl-related crimes, clarifies sentencing standards
China issues new guidelines on fentanyl-related crimes, clarifies sentencing standards
Seeds of friendship: small acts of kindness connected Chinese and American teacher across 26 years
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang
People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...
Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...
Autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates held at East China Normal University
2026 Apsara Conference opens in Hangzhou, China's Zhejiang People visit the Foundation Models exhibition area during the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 22, 2026. The 2026 Apsara Conference opened on Tuesday, and will ... Coast guard patrols on Dajinshan island in Shanghai Law enforcers from China Coast Guard stand in formation ahead of an island patrol mission on the Dajinshan island in Shanghai, east China, Sept. 18, 2026. Dajinshan island boasts an ... This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2026 shows a scene during an autumn campus job fair for Shanghai university graduates at the East China Normal University in east China's Shanghai. ...
Chinese cloud providers race to meet surging global AI demand
Chinese chipmaker CanSemi shares to open for public subscription, set to become ChiNext's first wafer foundry if listed
Chinese chipmaker CanSemi shares to open for public subscription, set to become ChiNext's first wafer foundry if listed
Chinese cloud providers race to meet surging global AI demand
Yellowhorn brings new promise to Inner Mongolia's sandy lands
For Tong Anran, after two and a half years on a stretch of Horqin sandy land in north China, one thing stands out: the wind isn't as strong as it used to be. Since 2024, Tong, a technician with a forestry development company, has spent ...
China's Ningxia develops wine industry to boost local economy
Workers operate at the fermentation workshop of Xige Estate in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Ningxia, particularly the ... China's 16-day holiday rail rush begins, to see 284m passenger trips: railway operators China's 16-day railway travel rush for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays officially began on Wednesday and runs through October 8, with an expected 284 million passenger trips, China ... New container shipping route launched between E.China's Jiangsu and Mexico A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed from Jiangyin port in East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday for Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, marking the official launch of a ...
China's 16-day holiday rail rush begins, to see 284m passenger trips: railway operators
China's Ningxia develops wine industry to boost local economy Workers operate at the fermentation workshop of Xige Estate in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Ningxia, particularly the ... China's 16-day railway travel rush for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays officially began on Wednesday and runs through October 8, with an expected 284 million passenger trips, China ... New container shipping route launched between E.China's Jiangsu and Mexico A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed from Jiangyin port in East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday for Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, marking the official launch of a ...
New container shipping route launched between E.China's Jiangsu and Mexico
China's Ningxia develops wine industry to boost local economy Workers operate at the fermentation workshop of Xige Estate in Qingtongxia, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 23, 2026. With its dry climate and abundant sunshine, Ningxia, particularly the ... China's 16-day holiday rail rush begins, to see 284m passenger trips: railway operators China's 16-day railway travel rush for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays officially began on Wednesday and runs through October 8, with an expected 284 million passenger trips, China ... A cargo ship carrying 524 special containers departed from Jiangyin port in East China's Jiangsu Province on Wednesday for Port of Manzanillo in Mexico, marking the official launch of a ...
Is the world map about to change? New projections reshape how we see the world
On the world maps most of us have seen since childhood, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. But Africa is actually about 14 times larger, and Russia and Canada ... In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ...
In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang
Is the world map about to change? New projections reshape how we see the world On the world maps most of us have seen since childhood, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. But Africa is actually about 14 times larger, and Russia and Canada ... This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. 4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ...
4th edition of 'understanding Chinese modernization' workshop held in Beijing
Is the world map about to change? New projections reshape how we see the world On the world maps most of us have seen since childhood, Greenland looks almost as big as Africa. But Africa is actually about 14 times larger, and Russia and Canada ... In pics: fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows agricultural machinery in a corn field under starry sky in Baiquan County, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Participants speak at an open-floor discussion during the fourth edition of the "understanding Chinese modernization" workshop in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 22, 2026. Themed on common prosperity, the workshop ...
China's cultural authority unveils new findings from joint archaeology projects in Egypt, Tunisia and Kyrgyzstan
China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday announced new results from three overseas joint archaeological projects, including the discovery of twin sacred lakes at the Montu Temple site in Egypt, the Ben Arous Forest site, Punic-to-Roman remains in Tunisia and the Krasnaya Rechka site, a medieval urban layout ...
Britain returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China
China U23 advance as group winners at Asian Games
China U23 advance as group winners at Asian Games
Britain returns 12 cultural relics, artworks to China
Сотруднице Навального Юлии Емельяновой грозит экстрадиция в РФ
Казахстан окончательно отказал ей в убежище
Умерла французская актриса, вдова Владимира Высоцкого Марина Влади
Ей было 88 лет
Лукашенко помиловал ещё 15 заключённых, включая политических
13 из них были осуждены по "экстремистским" статьям
Разведка Дании: Россия будет наращивать гибридные атаки на ЕС
Но прямое вторжение крайне маловероятно
InterSecLab нашла в Max опции для слежки за пользователями
VK может удаленно включать отдельные функции мессенджера для конкретных аккаунтов
В Казахстане во время учений погибли как минимум 9 военных
Семерых ещё ищут
Минфин предложил повысить налог на пассивные доходы до 22%
Ведомство внесло в правительство проект бюджета на 2027–2029 годы
Прокуратура потребовала возбудить дело против Михаила Касьянова
За три дня до этого бывший премьер говорил о выборах в эфире "Дождя"
Румыния и Молдова сообщили о падении дронов на их территории
Инциденты произошли во время массированного российского удара по Украине
США и Китай продлили торговое перемирие до 10 января
На фоне первого за 11 лет государственного визита Си Цзиньпина в США
Россия нанесла массированный удар по Киеву и Одесской области
Есть погибшие и раненые
Украина передала Южной Корее двух военнопленных из КНДР
Они воевали в Курской области
Губернатор Ростовской области сообщил о повреждении нефтебазы
Дроны также сбили над Таганрогом и Неклиновским районом
Аэропорт в Берлине приостанавливал работу из-за дрона
В этом году из-за БПЛА аэропорт закрывали уже семь раз
Зеленский пригрозил сделать зиму "болезненной" для России
В ответ на удары по энергетике
В Варшаве задержан поляк за нападение на белорусскую правозащитницу
Задержанного обвиняют в публичном оскорблении
Глава Сирии в ООН призвал Израиль покинуть сирийские территории
Ахмед аш-Шараа заявил обвинил Израиль в сотнях авиаударов и наземных рейдов
Рубио заявил об интересе России и Украины в энергетическом перемирии
США готовы выступить посредником в переговорах
Журналиста Юрия Дудя внесли в список "террористов и экстремистов"
Это может быть связано с интервью Дудя с лидером РДК Денисом Капустиным
Российский военный вертолет залетел в воздушное пространство Польши
В небо были подняты истребители
Nigeria busts another Mexican cartel-linked meth lab
It is Nigeria’s fourth major meth lab bust since May, with authorities saying all four operations were linked to Mexican nationals.
Nigeria and US sign deal to increase mining investment
Nigeria and the United States on Wednesday signed a framework agreement to "deepen American investment" in the West African's country mining sector. Nigeria says its mineral resources are worth $700 billion.
Climate warning: El Niño offers a glimpse of a deadlier, hotter future
This year's powerful El Nino and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released om Wednesday.
Fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia as Tigray rebels declare full-blown war
Ethiopia’s army says its forces have killed 272 Tigrayan fighters and wounded 260 during a counter-offensive in Amhara. The press says the figures could not be independently verified.
Niger signs deal with Australian group to relaunch uranium project
Niger authorities said Wednesday they have signed a new agreement with the Madaouela Mining Company, which is 60% owned by the Australian Atomic Eagle group, to relaunch a uranium mining project in the north of the country.
Dangote’s Big Energy Expansion: From Nigerian Refinery to African Powerhouse {Business Africa}
Dangote is expanding its energy business across Africa, putting local capital and cross-border infrastructure at the centre of the continent’s refining future.
South Sudan’s small businesses turn to solar as unreliable electricity grid leaves entrepreneurs facing blackouts, rising costs and lost in
Tangier’s annual art night brings the city’s creative spirit to life
The sixth edition of the event, titled “Being Here”, brought together artists at seven venues along Liberty Street, including the abandoned Liberty Hotel, built in the early twentieth century and closed since the 1940s.
Ceuta migrant crisis: 28 undocumented migrants found hidden in Spanish flats
In Ceuta, Spanish police discovered 28 undocumented migrants hiding in flats that did not meet adequate hygiene and habitability standards. Ceuta is facing a humanitarian crisis, weeks after more than 70,000 people reached the enclave from Morocco.
Madagascar’s Gen Z protesters mark one year since Rajoelina’s fall
A year after Madagascar’s Gen Z-led protests forced President Andry Rajoelina from power, activists say they feel betrayed by the country’s new military-backed government.
Conditions in Gaza remain dire ahead of Netanyahu's UN address
Nearly a year after a ceasefire promised to end the war in Gaza, conditions remain dire for two million Palestinians living in the Strip, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Ethiopia's federalism dilemma: Why regional power keeps fuelling conflict
Tigrayan authorities say they are responding to attacks by federal forces, while the federal government has described the Tigrayan military action as an offensive. Both sides have accused the other of triggering the latest escalation.
São Tomé and Príncipe gears up for elections as voters hope for change
With emigration surging, a major issue in the vote is how to stop young people, who see no future at home, from leaving the country.
Morocco’s PAM leads parliamentary election with turnout at two-decade low
The result will determine which party gets the first opportunity to form a government, with the prime minister appointed by King Mohammed VI from the party that wins the most seats.
Tigray tensions rise as regional forces seize Mekelle airport
The developments follow a series of reported drone strikes in Tigray. Regional authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on the town of Alamata on Tuesday, with the mayor accusing federal forces of targeting schools.
Kenya's Ruto calls for permanent African representation on UN Security Council
In his address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, William Ruto lamented Africa's exclusion from permanent representation on the UN Security Council, despite accounting for more than a quarter of the assembly's membership.
Morocco's legistlative elections marked by record-low voter turnout
Provisional results published on Thursday show the centre-right Authenticity and Modernity Party has taken 95 seats in the 395-seats in parliament.
Mixed reaction in Bangui to ICC conviction of former CAR militia commander
Ex-Seleka leader, Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, was found gulty on four counts of crimes against humanity, but acquitted of three.
Morocco’s opposition leader casts vote in parliamentary election
The leader of Morocco's opposition PPS (Party of Progress and Socialism) arrived at a polling station in Rabat on Wednesday to vote in the parliamentary election.
Ebola surveillance expands beyond DR Congo borders as IOM steps up efforts
As the Ebola outbreak in the DRC reaches unprecedented levels, disease surveillance is spreading beyond the country's borders. The International Organization for Migration tracks the epidemic along major travel routes, with the help of neighbouring governments.
Analyst flags uncertainty over South Sudan polls after government dismissal
Uncertainty lingers over South Sudan's ability to hold elections in December, with persisting insecurity and lack of political dialogue remaining potential obstacles.
Tanzanian opposition leader urges courageous verdict in treason trial
Chadema leader, Tundu Lissu, has pleaded not guilty saying the charges were politically motivated.
South Sudan's election commission urges peaceful electoral process
Its chairperson called on politicians and parties to convert their political ideas into 'ballot paper and not bullets'.
ICC convicts former CAR militia commander of crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday found rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani guilty of abusing and torturing prisoners while running a detention facility in the Central African Republic.
Ethiopia: Tigray forces seize airports as fighting spreads to Afar
Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict.
Morocco votes in parliamentary election amid youth discontent
Moroccans are voting today in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over the cost of living, jobs and inequality, with many voters also expressing deep distrust of political parties.
British-Sudanese author writes African history book aimed at children
The adult edition of Zeinab Badawi’s book "An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence" has sold more the 110,000 copies.
Pix of the Day, 23 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 23 September, 2026 - Across the world
South Africa mass shooting leaves 11 dead as police search for three attackers
Three shooters killed at least 11 people, including a woman who was believed to be pregnant, in an attack at a house party in South Africa, police said Wednesday.
Trump administration to admit mostly white South African refugees in 2027
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it planned to admit up to 17,500 Afrikaners to the United States in 2027, as part of a new refugee policy.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro face US lawsuits over rare vision-loss risk
Dozens of people in the United States have sued the manufacturers of popular GLP-1 drugs, claiming that the medicines caused a rare eye condition that can result in permanent vision loss, according to US media reports.
Uganda community plants trees to protect mountain gorillas
About 450 mountain gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda. The apes are threatened by deforestation, but local communities are working to protect their habitat by planting trees, in the hope of reducing pressure on the forest.
US denies visa for Sudan's de facto leader due to address UN
A spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said he was "deeply concerned" that it had not been issued and was engaging with Washington on the matter.
Iran says it has the technology to produce missiles with far longer ranges
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that the country possesses the technological infrastructure to make missiles with significantly longer ranges.
South Africa police chief appears in court on rape charges
A senior South African police officer appeared in court Tuesday on rape and sexual grooming charges, intensifying scrutiny of gender-based violence in a country with one of the world's highest violent crime rates.
Leaders of Senegal and France 'review partnership' at UN assembly
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Nigerian officials linked to millions laundered through US property, report
A report by an African anti-corruption group alleges that dozens of Nigerian officials laundered hundreds of millions of dollars through property purchases in the United States over more than two decades.
Ebola response teams in DRC raise awareness among deaf
In Kisangani, one of the latest health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be hit by the Ebola epidemic, Ebola response teams hosted a meeting with deaf people on Monday to raise awareness of the signs and risks of Ebola.
UN warns more than 10,000 Yemenis could flee to Djibouti in coming months
Renewed fighting in Yemen could see the number of refugees fleeing across the Red Sea to Djibouti jump to 10,000, while displacement inside Yemen could swell to over 230,000, the UN warned Tuesday.
'I expect nothing': Morocco elections test young people's faith in politics
As Morocco goes to the vote on Wednesday, the parliamentary elections are being closely watched as a test of citizens’ faith in the political process. The vote comes as the country marks one year since youth-led demonstrations swept the nation, calling for jobs and better public services.
South Sudan: President dissolves govt as controversy engulfs December poll
Heavy security was deployed in South Sudan on Tuesday as the president prepared to dissolve the government for the first-ever election, with analysts warning that last-minute legal changes give him total control over the transition
Noma: The neglected disease devastating children in northern Nigeria
Noma is a rapidly progressing and often fatal infection of the face and mouth. It begins with gum inflammation in malnourished children living in polluted environments and quickly spreads to destroy soft tissues and bones. It mostly affects 2- to 6-year-old children, especially in poor communities.
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran, attacks ICC in UN speech
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has to decide whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate" the country, in a bombastic speech to the United Nations that appeared tailored to war-weary American voters
Ceuta on alert as Spain braces for new border surge
Ceuta is on alert. Spanish forces are patrolling the border after fresh calls on social media for migrants to cross from Morocco.
The warnings follow a dramatic crisis on July 30 and 31, when more than 70,000 people entered the Spanish territory by swimming around the border fence.
World Rhino Day: Less than 27,000 of the giant animals remain in the wild
This year’s theme is “Keep the Five Alive”, highlighting the fragile status of the surviving species in Africa and Asia.
Tunisia says 2026 summer hottest on record, temperatures topped 49.7°C
Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power cuts
DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally
The C64 movement had called for a day of protest against a planned constitutional change that could allow 63-year-old President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term in office
Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked
Cellou Dalein Diallo says this prevented him from travelling to New York where he was due to hold meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve
An unnamed armed group shut a valve on a pipeline from a major Libyan oil field, causing a drop in production, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said late Monday.
South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.
Ruto pushes for global finance reforms at summit for multilateralism
The meeting discussed how conflicts as well as emerging global challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence are increasing pressure on multilateralism
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