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Labour mayors in England vow to cap tourist tax at 5%
Reform UK and the Conservatives have criticised plans for the new levy on visitors' overnight stays.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

Use all powers necessary on anti-migrant protests, home secretary tells police
Two anti-migrant protests took place in Dover and Portsmouth last weekend.

Ukraine's fortress cities under fire as Russia bids to seize rest of Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

Can Trump pay $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win midterm elections?
Analysts question if the US president's election year offer is workable, legal or affordable.

Watch: Is the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition worth the hype?
Crowds have been flocking to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry as it's on public display in the UK for the first time since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago.

Esther Rantzen says she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland to end life
The broadcaster and campaigner says she missed her chance to go before living with cancer became "unbearable".

Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
Mokha's capture would bring the Iran-backed group closer to controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait waterway, a key shipping route.

Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence
The senator has also proposed a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.

Police and army attend funeral for officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
Former army colleagues attend PC Tom Clough's funeral alongside police and emergency workers.

More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire
Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

We want to move beyond elections, face of India's 'cockroach' movement tells BBC
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.

Does your partner's snoring keep you up? It could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

The Papers: 'Day that changed the world forever' and 'Mayors plot hols tax'
A levy on overnight stays in England and Wales, 9/11 anniversary and Dame Esther Rantzen lead Friday's papers.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Are interest rates on the way up again?
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

Five killed and 67 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre, Ukraine says
The attack in Pavlohrad city centre was the third Russian strike on a mall within days, local media report.

'We never recovered him': Quest to identify remains from Ground Zero continues
New York officials are working with new, complex technology to find traces of more than 1,000 victims.

Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City
Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.

Teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools
Bronwen James, 30, admitted abusing two girls and was convicted of offences against a teenage boy.

Four hurt and seven arrested in London stabbing
Seven people are arrested after a fight that an eyewitness says broke out near a KFC restaurant.

Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held.

Man jailed after threatening to kill son's teacher in French village
The father had threatened to behead a female primary school teacher near Toulouse.

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Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why is Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial dividing America?
And will Trump succeed in limiting mail-in voting before the midterms?

Two goals in two games - Sesko gives Man Utd a different threat
Benjamin Sesko's return to Manchester United's starting line-up is well timed ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter with Manchester City

England's push for two-day win halted by weather
England's charge towards a two-day victory in the final Test against Pakistan is only halted by rain at Edgbaston.

Man Utd put four past Sabah on Champions League return
Manchester United recorded their biggest Champions League victory since 2020 as they swept Sabah FK aside at Old Trafford.

England captain Jones calls for fertility support
England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.

2030 Winter Olympics boss departs amid turmoil
Edgar Grospiron leaves his position as president of the organising committee for the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics just 18 months after his appointment.

Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.

Al Jazeera

Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts
Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.

Unveiling of Charlie Kirk statue sparks chaos in Times Square
The unveiling of a statue honouring Charlie Kirk in Times Square has sparked clashes between supporters and protesters.

Maduro’s wife seeks home detention as heart condition worsens in US custody
Her lawyers say Flores needs cardiac treatment and recovery facilities a detention centre cannot provide.

Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.

Iran claims to have captured a US ‘sail drone’ near Hormuz Strait
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says its navy struck a US-operated surface drone at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.

Will Trump pay all US adults $5,000? Some Trump supporters are sceptical
Observers on both sides of the political divide express concern about Trump's pledge to pay 'dividend' for midterm wins.

Israeli film on Gaza receives 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
Venice Film Festival honours NAZA, an expose on Israel's use of AI systems in Gaza.

Iran war live: IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit
IRGC says it attacked a US unmanned vessel in Hormuz, while UKMTO says projectiles hit two ships off Oman.

UN envoy warns Security Council Yemen’s war has entered ‘dangerous phase’
Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg demands urgent steps to protect civilians and trade routes amid Houthi escalation.

A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?
Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen.

Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah base in Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge
Israeli attacks come a week after it said to have established operational control over the strategic ridge.

Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.

LG defends smart-TV features amid audio surveillance allegations
Recent accusations against the electronics company have raised new questions about the nonconsensual data it harvests.

Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance
Fujimori administration is latest right-wing government to join alliance for a more aggressive approach against crime.

Republican midterm convention live: Trump takes stage after Vance
US Republicans return to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.

Israel says it destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon
Israel’s military says it has destroyed a network of Hezbollah tunnels on the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in Lebanon.

Gaza hospitals ration power as fuel shortages deepen
Fuel and engine oil shortages are forcing Gaza’s hospitals to ration electricity

Russian strike hits shopping centre in central Ukraine
A Russian strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad killed at least four people.

Drones recreate Twin Towers in tribute ahead of 9/11 anniversary
Thousands of drones were used to recreate New York’s Twin Towers in a tribute ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 on Champions League return
Goals from Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez seal a winning UCL return for United.

Morocco denies involvement in migrant surge into Spain’s Ceuta
Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian crisis and political tensions between Spain and Morocco.

Will foreign workers leave South Africa?
Anti-immigrant protests in the country are back.

What’s happening in Yemen and how did we get here?
Fighting has reignited in Yemen as Houthi forces push south towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

US appeals court rejects Trump bid to implement new vote-by-mail rules
The ruling is a blow to Trump administration's efforts to change how mail-in voting works ahead of November elections.

Could Pakistan enter Yemen conflict under Mecca agreement?
Pakistan says no military response has been discussed under its new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

Global Times

'Decoding the Book of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China' 28th installment: Make global governance system more just and equitable
Editor's Note: This year marks the 25th founding anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The SCO Summit was held ...

Xi to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi, first India visit in 7 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from Saturday to Sunday at the invitation ...

Indian funds display growing interest in investing in Chinese assets: fund managers
India-based funds are turning their attention to Chinese assets, and talk of investing in China is " than at any ...

China outlines reform measures to build up financial system efficiency, resilience, competitiveness
With China aiming at building a financial powerhouse during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), the country's financial regulators on ...

Building a financial powerhouse is of profound significance for China, world: Global Times editorial

'European preference' scheme only protects 'illusion of European competitiveness'
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Why is the phone call between Chinese and British leaders significant?: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

GT Voice: How will BRICS trade move beyond trillion-dollar threshold?
Global Times

China launches new remote sensing satellite groups
China launched two new groups of remote sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday.

GT on the spot: Public security tech expo in Lianyungang showcases hummingbird flying vehicles, 'Mech Squad,' smart capture devices for policing
Foreign cargo ship fire in Qingdao leaves 25 dead, emergency response mechanism activated

Foreign cargo ship fire in Qingdao leaves 25 dead, emergency response mechanism activated
GT on the spot: Public security tech expo in Lianyungang showcases hummingbird flying vehicles, 'Mech Squad,' smart capture devices for policing

A glimpse of cutting-edge innovations at 2026 CIFTIS
A robot plays chime bells during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls ... China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' drills feature first systematic use of unmanned smart rescue equipment Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train ... Australian envoy follows Cold War thinking, casts China as common enemy to justify Japan's military buildup: Chinese expert Andrew Shearer, Australia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan, on Wednesday backed Japan's military buildup, including plans to test hypersonic missiles in Australia, and accused China of "economic coercion." A Chinese ...

China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' drills feature first systematic use of unmanned smart rescue equipment
A glimpse of cutting-edge innovations at 2026 CIFTIS A robot plays chime bells during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls ... Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train ... Australian envoy follows Cold War thinking, casts China as common enemy to justify Japan's military buildup: Chinese expert Andrew Shearer, Australia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan, on Wednesday backed Japan's military buildup, including plans to test hypersonic missiles in Australia, and accused China of "economic coercion." A Chinese ...

Australian envoy follows Cold War thinking, casts China as common enemy to justify Japan's military buildup: Chinese expert
A glimpse of cutting-edge innovations at 2026 CIFTIS A robot plays chime bells during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls ... China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' drills feature first systematic use of unmanned smart rescue equipment Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train ... Andrew Shearer, Australia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan, on Wednesday backed Japan's military buildup, including plans to test hypersonic missiles in Australia, and accused China of "economic coercion." A Chinese ...

Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report
EU's procurement act reportedly targets China; expert says protectionist, discriminatory move won't solve bloc's problems

EU's procurement act reportedly targets China; expert says protectionist, discriminatory move won't solve bloc's problems
Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report

China's NEV sales share hits record high as auto industry shifts to high-quality growth
The dominant position of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China's auto market was further consolidated in August, with NEV sales accounting for a record 60.6 percent of the monthly new car sales, industry data showed on Thursday.

China-built core surface facilities at Uganda's first commercial oilfield completed, paving way for production
Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report US companies in China have witnessed a sharp rebound in business confidence, supported by stronger financial performance, an improved geopolitical landscape, and regulatory progress, with nearly 80 percent of respondents ... The core surface facilities at Uganda's Kingfisher oilfield passed mechanical completion acceptance on Thursday, marking the completion of a key construction phase at the country's first commercial oilfield as it ... Investment confidence in China rises as 28% of US respondents boosted investment in 2025, a four-year high: AmCham Shanghai report The US companies in China have witnessed a sharp rebound in business confidence, supported by stronger financial performance, an improved geopolitical landscape and regulatory progress, a business report released by ...

Investment confidence in China rises as 28% of US respondents boosted investment in 2025, a four-year high: AmCham Shanghai report
Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report US companies in China have witnessed a sharp rebound in business confidence, supported by stronger financial performance, an improved geopolitical landscape, and regulatory progress, with nearly 80 percent of respondents ... China-built core surface facilities at Uganda's first commercial oilfield completed, paving way for production The core surface facilities at Uganda's Kingfisher oilfield passed mechanical completion acceptance on Thursday, marking the completion of a key construction phase at the country's first commercial oilfield as it ... The US companies in China have witnessed a sharp rebound in business confidence, supported by stronger financial performance, an improved geopolitical landscape and regulatory progress, a business report released by ...

Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention
Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... 'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ... Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report
Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ... Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi
Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... 'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ... Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

Films about 'small narratives' find global audiences as Hollywood's hero formula loses grip
While Christopher Nolan's long-awaited epic reimagining of the Odyssey summoned ancient heroes using Hollywood's full arsenal of scale and spectacle, a different kind of Chinese film was finding audiences abroad by doing the opposite: looking closely at ordinary people, local dialects, and the quiet weight of family memory.

Pipa strings, Kavango drums resound as China-Namibia culture fair roars to life in Windhoek
Cretaceous 'pterosaur Eden' comes to life in Hami as world's first pterosaur museum takes flight

Cretaceous 'pterosaur Eden' comes to life in Hami as world's first pterosaur museum takes flight
Pipa strings, Kavango drums resound as China-Namibia culture fair roars to life in Windhoek

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Япония потребовала изменить новую карту мира из-за обозначения Курил
На карте Equal Earth острова обозначены одним цветом с Россией

Британца обвинили в подготовке поджогов заводов по заданию ГРУ
Следствие утверждает, что Джошуа Кэммидж предлагал атаковать четыре предприятия

МАГАТЭ зафиксировало активность на объекте "Гора Кирка" в Иране
США пригрозили нанести по подземному комплексу новый удар

В результате удара России по Павлограду погибли люди. Десятки ранены
Под удар попал и город Днепр

Йеменские хуситы захватили порт Моха и наступают на Баб-эль-Мандеб
"Ансар Алла" оттесняет правительственные войска

Генштаб ВСУ подтвердил поражение трёх кораблей РФ в Новороссийске
И удар по порту в Махачкале

Главу фракции "Яблока" оштрафовали за посты про Навального и Pussy Riot
Решение принял суд в Екатеринбурге

Судьи и прокуроры, преследовавшие "Яблоко", могут попасть под санкции
В ЕС предложили внести в список 10 человек

Reuters: союзники по НАТО весной сорвали учения российского ГУГИ
На них отрабатывалось повреждение глубоководных кабелей

ФБК рассказал о недвижимости семьи Воробьёва на миллиарды рублей
Она расположена в том числе в Италии, Франции и Монако

В Беларуси бывшего адвоката Бабарико приговорили к трём годам колонии
Обвинили в дискредитации Беларуси

В убийстве вдовы бывшего вице-премьера Дагестана обвиняют родившегося в Испании сына криминального авторитета из Чечни
В убийстве Анны Каменевой, вдовы вице-премьера Дагестана Гаджи Махачева, обвиняют 19-летнего чеченца Мансура Муталибова. Он заочно арестован и объявлен в международный розыск. По версии следствия, именно Муталибов был исполнителем убийства, которое заказал сын Каменевой. О заочном аресте предполагаемого исполнителя преступления, не раскрывая его имени, сообщило государственное информационное агентство ТАСС со ссылкой на источник в правоохранительных органах. Также назван вероятный мотив...

Двое граждан Азербайджана погибли при атаке БПЛА РФ на судно у Одессы
Был атакован буксир TEDY

Жену политика Леонида Гозмана заочно арестовали в РФ
Она ранее смогла покинуть Россию

Жителей Мелитополя в РФ осудили, обвинив в подготовке терактов
Cупругам дали 21 и 18 лет колонии

В Киеве российский беспилотник ударил по АЗС
В Днепре погибли 2 человека

Художника сериала "Ликвидация" обвинили в госизмене
До этого он провёл более 2 месяцев под карусельными арестами

Начинаются мероприятия ярмарки "Пражская книжная башня"
Крупнейший за пределами России смотр русскоязычной литературы проводится в третий раз

В Удмуртии сняли с выборов в Госдуму кандидата от "Яблока" Ию Боронину
Всего сняли или могут снять 17 кандидатов партии

Россия ударила по Кривому Рогу; в Хмельницком ранены четыре спасателя
В Сумской области за сутки погибли 5 человек

Africanews

DRC: Bukavu residents reel in aftermath of deadly school blaze
Residents in the rebel-controlled city of Bukavu have been reeling in the aftermath of a fire that tore through two schools and proved deadly.

Ceuta: Morocco denies involvement in mass migrant crossing
In the wake of the migrant rush into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta back in July, Morocco has insisted there are ‘no facts’ indicating its involvement.

S. Africa: Johannesburg hearing postponed for man accused of murder
A man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters in England appeared in a Johannesburg courthouse on Thursday. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is a British citizen of Zimbabwean origin; he has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

DRC: Deadly fire ravages school and entire neighbourhood in Bukavu
A devastating fire has struck the city of Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze, which broke out in the densely populated Kadutu district, killed at least 24 schoolchildren and destroyed two schools as well as more than 300 homes, according to a provisional toll from local autho

Chester Zoo celebrates the arrival of rare baby rock hyraxes
The six-week-old pups, named Russ, Spud and Jackie, were first shown to the public this week. They’re tiny, weighing just 350 grams, and staff say visitors are delighted to spot them in their enclosure.

Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%
Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.

Kenyan FM says move to regularise status of foreign workers not 'discriminatory'
As it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status. The foreign minister says the move to regularise the status of foreign workers is not 'discriminatory'.

Morocco kicks off legislative election campaign with 27 political parties vying for 395 seats
Campaigning for Morocco's legislative election opened on Thursday, with the governing coalition seeking to retain power amid discontent over economic and regional inequalities.

Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

Algeria-UAE relations collapse after months of growing strain
Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs.

Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games
The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa.

Middle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, raising fresh concerns for consumers and businesses around the world.

Nairobi's street acrobats make a living by performing for motorists
The spectacle has been normalized at traffic stops in and around Nairobi, with acrobats taking advantage of gridlocks to perform for acknowledgement with cash tips. It is how they earn a living

Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.

Nigerian presidential hopeful Obi promises anti-corruption drive
Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa's most populous country.

Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]
After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining.

Trump pledges $5,000 payout if Republicans win US midterms
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Fighter jets soar in the sky at Egypt's El Alamein air show
The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, space agencies, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers

Uganda's Tooro kingdom succession disputed after death of King Oyo
Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has named television news anchor  Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, but the succession has been challenged by the mother of the late King Oyo Nyimba, just days before his burial.

Ebola survivors in Beni take their lessons to schools as classes resume
The Ebola survivors’ association in Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, held an awareness-raising session for students as school resumed last week

Migration: Spanish prime minister defends handling of Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta where some 80,000 migrants tried to enter at the end of July

Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298
At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

Kenyan start-up makes robotic limbs to sign for deaf kids
A Kenyan start-up has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts

Mali’s information war is increasingly being shaped by AI
Generative AI is increasingly used for information warfare in Mali, according to a study released Wednesday, with the conflict's factions mastering the technology to varying degrees.

UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections
The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya's rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years.

Fifty Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for crimes deported
Chinese nationals convicted in Madagascar for their involvement in online fraud networks have been transferred to their country of origin to continue serving their sentences.

Sissi urges de-escalation as Israel attacks Gaza, Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday wounded at least nine people and reduced buildings to rubble in various areas

Ballon d'Or 2026: Hakimi, Mané among African nominees
Nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which recognises performances during the 2025-26 season, were announced by France Football magazine on Tuesday, ahead of the awards ceremony in London on October 26.

Iran claims strike on U.S. warships and oil tankers
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they have attacked and damaged two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, in what they call retaliation for a U.S. strike on Iranian tankers.

Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after violent protests over blackouts that have dogged the west African country since June

Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya
A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

'We are tired': Gambians struggle after months of power outages
After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts, burning tyres and chanting against the president.

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed
Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

Tunisian journalists protest after arrest of reporter
Dozens of journalists protested in Tunisia on Tuesday over the arrest of a reporter on money-laundering charges, accusations his lawyer said were unfounded

Senegal lawmakers push back against PM Lo over IMF agreement
The International Monetary Fund took centre stage on Tuesday during debates in Senegal's National Assembly. Laying out the government’s general policy statement, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo defended its recent agreement with the IMF on a three year aid programme worth $2.2 billion.

Foreigners in Kenya given 90 days to regularise documents
The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.

WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption
Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

South Africa renews legal bid to stop US auction of Nelson Mandela memorabilia
Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe, authorised the sale to raise funds for a memorial garden near her father's grave in Qunu.

Kenya temporary amnesty eases fears among East African migrants
A temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at their embassies and further extended their stay in the country.

Houthi strikes set fire to Saudi oil sites wounding 73
Yemen's Houthis claimed on Tuesday a wave of attacks on oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s south.

Jamaica takes slavery reparations campaign to King Charles
Britain abolished the slave trade in 1807 and slavery in 1834, but successive governments have rejected calls for reparations or a formal apology.

UN calls for immediate ceasefire as Sudan crisis deepens
The United Nations is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, as drone attacks and the destruction of healthcare facilities deepen an already devastating humanitarian crisis.

African travellers face stricter biometric checks at 29 European borders
African travellers heading to Europe are being warned to expect stricter biometric checks and potentially longer queues at border crossings.

Iran raises petrol prices for heaviest users as economy struggles
Iranian drivers have long had some of the cheapest petrol in the world. But with the economy under pressure after months of war, authorities are hiking the price for its heaviest users.

DRC tightens state control over mining data in bid to boost influence over its vast mineral wealth
The policy comes as competition intensifies between the United States and China for access to critical minerals.

France: Accused people smugglers go on trial over deadly Channel accident
Fourteen people are to go on trial in France on Tuesday over the loss of 31 people including a seven-year-old child in 2021, in the deadliest small-boat crossing accident recorded in the Channel.

DRC: The Pygmies of Beni survive far from their ancestral lands [Africanews Today]
DRC: The Pygmies of Beni survive far from their ancestral lands [Africanews Today]