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US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base
A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.

Polanski banned from Israel after party's motion declaring 'Zionism is racism'
The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.

Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.

Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded
Millions of Brazilians took to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential elections.

Protesters scuffle with police as migrants brought ashore on south coast
The Home Office said 149 migrants were brought ashore and taken by coach to a processing centre in Kent.

Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Potty training scheme to roll out to 20 more areas
The government wants 75% of children to end their first year of school with a good level of development by 2028.

Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
The president named his national intelligence chief as the taskforce's head as worries over AI grow.

France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.

Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'
Police in Baltimore have said the young girl was not a target of the shooting but was caught in the crossfire.

Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis
The Yemeni president's announcement comes amid an exchange of strikes between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.

Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.

The job interview question you don't have to answer
Experts explain what you should do if you are asked for your current salary during a job interview.

Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

The Papers: Badenoch's 'bonfire of green laws' and 'Drop in global dealmaking'
Monday's front pages include stories about Kemi Badenoch at the start of the Tory conference, plus reports on global finance , abuse in schools and a BBC romance.

I only found out I had cancer after my four-year-old kicked me in the testicles
Dad discovers he has cancer after he was accidentally kicked in the testicles.

Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital
Thousands have taken to the streets after talks between authorities and Khan's party ended in deadlock.

All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.

I'm a classic old school Conservative, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.

British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges
BBC Ukraine correspondent Dan Johnson is near Kyiv's Northern Bridge, which has been hit for the second day in a row.

US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Japan's Okinawa
Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.

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Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego race".

Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.

Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell
World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final.

Bellamy bemoans new schedule after Denmark loss
Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.

Arsenal 10 points off WSL leaders - is Slegers' job at risk?
It is only five matches into the WSL season but Arsenal are already 10 points behind leaders Manchester City and manager Renee Slegers is coming under increasing scrutiny.

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

Al Jazeera

FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son
A California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai's son and his family to Chinese officials.

Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
A Russian agency links the lab worker's death to 'pneumonia of unknown' origin.

Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate
City-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.

Bosnian Serb nationalist claims party victory in Bosnia elections
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik claimed victory for his party in Bosnia’s elections.

US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet
Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston.

Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis
Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis.

Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a second ill-tempered Nations League match.

Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round
Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazil’s right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.

Can the KKK find a new foothold in the US?
The infamous hate group is trying to rebrand itself as the 'Knights Party' in an attempt to grow its base.

Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone.

Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting
The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.

Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.

Iran war live: Yemen fighting intensifies; Tehran says ready for US attacks
Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis, as Iran says it is ready to defend itself if US attacks.

Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ games are over
Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.

Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager
Jesse Marsch alleges Man City's financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow.

Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus
Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal squad on Wednesday, but door open for return.

Mysterious luminous object burns in the skies above Libya
A mysterious object has been filmed flying over Tripoli and western Libya, followed by reports of a loud explosion.

Man’s miraculous catch saves child after balcony fall in Egypt
Dramatic video shows a man in Egypt rushing and catching a child who fell from the second floor.

Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament
The country's crackdown on human rights has left it increasingly isolated in Latin America.

US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.

Cornell case puts New York’s progressive image at odds with its rape laws
New York lawmakers will review sexual-assault laws, including voluntary intoxication rule at the heart of Cornell case.

Ireland refuse handshake with Israel and don armbands in Nations League tie
Republic of Ireland football players again wear black armbands and refuse handshakes with Israel in UEFA Nations League.

Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Norway 2-1 to reach Nations League quarterfinals
Holders Portugal first team to qualify for 2026-27 UEFA Nations League despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence.

Israel lashes out as UK’s Green Party formally defines Zionism as ‘racism’
Israel's president declared that the 'antisemitic lie' deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.

Debris found near Nantucket believed to be from missing medical plane
The US Coast Guard says a field of debris found near Nantucket is believed to be from an emergency medical plane.

Global Times

China's holiday consumption market posts steady growth
​Consumer spending across China is holding steady midway through the seven-day National Day holiday, with early data pointing to stable ...

US-set agenda items on 'overcapacity,' forced labor fail to yield consensus at G20 trade meeting: MOFCOM
The G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting produced no outcome documents on three agenda items set by the US presidency — addressing ...

China's state television airs rare footage of PLA anti-drone laser, microwave equipment in live-fire drills
China's state television CCTV News on Sunday released rare footage of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army's counter-drone units in ...

Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro head to runoff in Brazil presidential election
Brazil's presidential election will head to a runoff on Oct. 25 after no candidate secured a majority of valid votes ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

DPP dangerously expels Chinese mainland fishing vessels; provocations must bring due consequences: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

Why are two fighter jets – delivered three-years late – causing such excitement within the DPP? : Hai Feng
Hai Feng

Chinese PLA completes Russia's Center-2026 exercise with 99A tanks, unmanned systems; expert highlights lessons from modern warfare
Chinese troops have completed their participation in Russia's Center-2026 (Tsentr-2026) exercise and begun withdrawing after joint training with forces from multiple countries wrapped up with a closing ceremony in Chelyabinsk on Friday, with the drills focusing on intelligence reconnaissance, command and control, fire strikes and comprehensive support, according ...

A taste of home in orbit: How China keeps its astronauts well-fed
China ready to work with all parties for fruitful APEC 'China Year': Chinese FM on Putin's remarks about trilateral meeting

China ready to work with all parties for fruitful APEC 'China Year': Chinese FM on Putin's remarks about trilateral meeting
A taste of home in orbit: How China keeps its astronauts well-fed

China records 6.77 million marriage registrations in 2025, up 10.8 percent year-on-year
China registered 6.765 million marriages in 2025, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to a statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on September 30. Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... 6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police.

Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters
China records 6.77 million marriage registrations in 2025, up 10.8 percent year-on-year China registered 6.765 million marriages in 2025, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to a statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on September 30. Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... 6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police.

6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China
China records 6.77 million marriage registrations in 2025, up 10.8 percent year-on-year China registered 6.765 million marriages in 2025, up 10.8 percent from the previous year, according to a statistical bulletin released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs on September 30. Why were Ping Ping and Fu Shuang chosen for the US? Chemistry matters Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang have arrived at their new home at Zoo Atlanta. But why were this pair chosen for the journey to the US? The China ... Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police.

China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism
Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology

Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology
China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism

China launches anti-dumping probe into EU p-nitrotoluene imports on domestic industry application, citing injury to Chinese producers: MOFCOM
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Saturday that its anti-dumping investigation into imports of p-nitrotoluene originating from the European Union was launched in response to an application by the domestic industry and based on preliminary evidence of dumping and resulting damage to Chinese producers.

China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output
China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

Crime drama inspired by renowned trace-evidence expert leads China's holiday box office
Crime drama "Traces of Justice" led China's box office on Thursday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, emerging as the early front-runner in a release calendar short ... World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ...

World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
Crime drama inspired by renowned trace-evidence expert leads China's holiday box office Crime drama "Traces of Justice" led China's box office on Thursday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, emerging as the early front-runner in a release calendar short ... Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ...

Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism
Crime drama inspired by renowned trace-evidence expert leads China's holiday box office Crime drama "Traces of Justice" led China's box office on Thursday, the first day of the weeklong National Day holiday, emerging as the early front-runner in a release calendar short ... World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ...

"Auntie Basketball" brings Chinese culture to Utah high school
Forget the traveling call, just run with the ball. Forget about winning or losing, just enjoy the game.

Horseshoe crab trace fossils reveal ocean life after extinction event
Chinese archway unveiled in Madrid brings cultures together

Chinese archway unveiled in Madrid brings cultures together
Horseshoe crab trace fossils reveal ocean life after extinction event

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Йемен объявил о начале масштабной операции против хуситов
К операции будут привлечены более 100 тысяч военных

Второй пилот рейса FlyDubai планировал врезаться в аэропорт Бен-Гурион
Именно для этого он устроился в эмиратскую авиакомпанию

В Уфе после доноса закрасили мурал с портретом Земфиры на её доме
Он был нарисован пять лет назад

Прокуратура ФРГ расследует работу "Русского дома" в Берлине
И пути, которыми Россотрудничество получало деньги от арендаторов

Трамп выдвинул Коула на пост представителя по делам заложников
Коул будет заниматься в том числе вопросами освобождения политзаключённых

Задержанному активисту Дмитрию Морозову вменяют статью о наркотиках
Его друзья считают, что наркотики подброшены ФСБ

На митинге КПРФ в Москве задержали скандировавших "Долой царя"
Всего задержаны десятки человек

Карантин в больницах, маски на ИркАЗ. Власти не подтверждают чуму
В Роспотребнадзоре заявляют о стабильной эпидемической обстановке

Депутат Госдумы Адам Делимханов и его брат Алибек второй раз стали "Героями Чечни"
Рамзан Кадыров присвоил звание "Героя Чечни" депутату Госдумы от республики Адаму Делимханову и его брату Алибеку - помощнику директора Росгвардии. Оба уже получали это звание ранее: Адам в 2023 году, Алибек в 2024-м. О награждении в своих телеграм-каналах сообщили глава Чечни Рамзан Кадыров и сам Адам Делимханов. Они не уточнили, за что братьям Делимхановым повторно присвоено это звание. Кроме Адама и Алибека Делимхановых, "Героем Чечни" стал командир ОМОН "Ахмат-1" Алихан Шавхалов,...

В США заявили, что "выгнали" двух членов делегации Ирана
Остальные уже покинули страну раньше

При ударах по Белгороду и области есть раненые
В Адыгее был атакован военный аэродром

На выборах в Латвии уверенно побеждает блок премьера Кулбергса
Может сохраниться нынешняя коалиция

Мерц прибыл в Киев, который подвергается российским ударам
Он объявил о новом пакете помощи Украине

Богатейшие россияне перечислили более 5,6 миллиарда долларов "на войну"
"Добровольно"

В США пропал с радаров медицинский самолёт
На борту шесть человек

Найдены тела пятерых пропавших при пожаре на химзаводе в Краснозаводске
Ранее они считались пропавшими без вести

Под Тулой взорвался автомобиль, погиб воевавший в Украине ФСИНовец
Украина обвиняет его в пытках военнопленных

Посольство Германии отказало в учебной визе студентке из России
Из-за "угрозы безопасности Германии"

В Ижевске задержали студента-активиста Дмитрия Морозова
Дмитрий Морозов подавал заявку на проведение митинга за честные выборы

В Калуге украинские дроны повредили жилые дома, есть раненые
Что было целью ВСУ в Калуге, пока неясно

Africanews

Eight countries including China join military exercises in Russia
Troops from eight countries including China have been participating in joint military exercises in Russia. The exercise concluded on Saturday after conducting coordinated ground and air operations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Persistent violence stalling African development, Burundi's Ndayishimiye tells summit
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye says at an African Union meeting in El Alamein, Egypt, that persistent violence across Africa is taking a toll on farming, education and development.

Ethiopian forces recapture Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters
Ethiopian federal forces have taken Mekelle airport, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters last month.

Houthi rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Riyadh
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed attacks against facilities of Aramco, the world's largest oil company, in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.

Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate Irreecha and call for peace as federal forces enter Mekelle
Tens of thousands of Oromo gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa on Saturday to celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. The gathering took place amid reports that federal forces had entered Mekelle, the capital of the northern region of Tigray.

African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.

At least 17 people killed in Kenya road crash, most of them Catholic pilgrims
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a highway to the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa on Saturday killed 17 people, most of them pilgrims on the way to a prayer site, officials said.

Loud explosions heard Yemeni capital amid reports of Saudi strikes
The internationally-recognised government says attacks target the rebel group's positions across the country.

Fuel shortage in Sudan drives up prices, burdening ordinary people
The scarcity is driven by global oil disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict and by domestic import restrictions.

UN says at least 150,000 have fled their homes in Yemen amid fighting
It is further intensifying the country's humanitarian crisis with more than 5 million people already internally displaced following years of conflict.

Oil prices fall as G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of reserves
International benchmark Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel before stabilising around $102, while US oil prices slumped by up to 5 per cent.

El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries
The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.

DR Congo: Trial of post-Ebola exposure drug underway
Some 250 people, who have all been exposed to the rare Bundibugyo virus, are taking part in the trial could stop them from contracting Ebola.

Mixed reaction in Guinea-Bissau after ousted president barred from returning
Military leaders cited 'security conditions' and the need to preserve public order for barring Umaro Sissoco Embalo's return.

43 killed in political hits ahead of S.Africa polls: report
Suspected political assassinations in South Africa have claimed at least 43 lives this year to September, with local government elections still one month away, a report said Friday

At least 5,700 killed, wounded in Haiti gang crisis this year: UN
Haiti's gang violence crisis has left at least 5,700 people dead or wounded this year while more than 1,000 women and girls have been raped, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Friday

Yemen: Deadly battles between Ansar Allah, gov't forces
Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces fought over an area located not far from a waterway that is crucial to global energy flows, killing 80 combatants over the past day, sources on both sides told AFP on Friday

Sickle cell disease remains a major public health challenge in Uganda
Nearly 20,000 newborns are affected every year with the inherited blood disorder which causes severe pain in patients.

UN issues call to action on world's vital dryland forests
The United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people.

Ebola goes after Congo's children, killing seven daily on average, NGO says
Since 15 May, at least 2,071 children aged under 18 have contracted Ebola, with 961 of these children dying from the disease, Save the Children said.

Brazil's Lula, Bolsonaro snub final TV debate ahead of Sunday's polls
Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are frontrunners in Sunday's race. Both skipped a planned TV debate, opting to avoid direct confrontation before the first round of voting.

Union of Arab Football Associations backs FIFA chief Infantino
The Union of Arab Football Associations says it is backing embattled FIFA head Gianni Infantino in his bid for reelection next year.

Burkina Faso deaf dancers use special technique to follow rhythm
Deaf and hearing impaired people in Burkina Faso are using a special technique to dance. The Vibra-Signe technique helps them feel the rhythm and has opened up new social possibilities for the often marginalised group.

'Sad exit': Portugal fans mourn hinted end of Ronaldo era
Portugal fans are in mourning as Cristiano Ronaldo is seemingly living his last moments with the national team. The star forward walked out of the team’s training camp on Wednesday, hours after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start Thursday’s Nations League game against Denmark.

2025 AFCON final: CAS to hear Senegal appeal on October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco on October 8 in Lausanne.

Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in growing rife over Blue Nile dam
The tit for tat move on Thursday came after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian official, further straining relations between the two countries.

Residents of Kenya's Lamu island fear damage from mega-refinery
The Kenyan island of Lamu is known for its stunning Indian Ocean setting and 12th-century Old Town. Cars are non-existent here and transport mostly happens by donkey. But the island is about to become home to one of Kenya’s largest industrial projects, raising fears of environmental damage.

Russian president warns Moscow will use ‘all weapons’ to defend Kaliningrad
Vladimir Putin has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the strategic Russian exclave which lies between two alliance members, Poland and Lithuania.

Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 2 October, 2026 - Across the world

Mobile labs speed up Ebola testing in eastern DR Congo
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a mobile lab has been operating for two weeks, a welcome relief to staff at the nearby Ebola treatment centre who said that getting a test result used to take 72 hours.

Tinubu's economic reforms draw mixed reactions ahead of Nigeria election
Nigeria celebrated 66 years of independence on Thursday, marked by a speech from President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu, who is running for a second term in January, said the country has overcome some major challenges since he took office in 2023, but citizens are skeptical.

Guinea's exiled former PM Sidya Touré to be buried in Ivory Coast
Sidya Touré died in Paris last week. His family said the former Guinean prime minister will be buried in Ivory Coast.

Carlos Queiroz leaves Ghana job again after just one month
The Portuguese coach had rejoined the Black Starts his September. His second departure comes after Ghana was beaten by Ivory Coast and by Gambia in qualifying matches for the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns
Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties as Tigray fighting intensifies
Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of supporting the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which has launched attacks into the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Ethiopia said it would expel 10 Eritrean diplomats and close its embassy in Asmara.

Egypt arrests entire newsroom of 'unlicensed' independent outlet
Egypt's interior ministry said Thursday it arrested six staff members of a fact-checking platform it accused of being "unlicensed" and linked to the banned Muslim Brotherhood group.

Former Sudanese president Bashir hospitalized in Khartoum
Omar al Bashir was being treated at an army hospital in the Sudanese capital Thursday, according to his lawyer. The 82-year-old has spent most of his life, since his ouster in 2019, between hospital and prison.

Libya's pay strike rallies teachers across divided nation
Classes for some 1.6 million public-school students were due to start in early September but have been postponed indefinitely, as teachers regularly take to the streets to protest over unmet demands.

Mixed reactions after prominent Zimbabwe businessman dies in helicopter crash
Wicknell Chivayo was one of the most recognisable faces of a class of conspicuously wealthy entrepreneurs with ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party. His death sparked mixed reactions in the country.

G20: Russia criticises US and warns of trade order disintegration
Speaking during a two-day gathering of G20 trade ministers, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said the rules of global trade were being "dismantled" while the new ones remain "unclear".

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo
Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists
In a new report, Amnesty International said Moroccan intelligence services use a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027
With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.

Mass funeral held in Gaza City after 105 bodies recovered from rubble
Hundreds of mourners in Gaza City held a vigil on Wednesday for 105 people killed during Israel's war on the Palestinian territory. Their bodies were recovered in the past several days, after remaining buried under the rubble for nearly three years.

Oil prices rise on stalled US-Iran talks and restrained fuel markets
Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.

Nigeria's president hails economic reforms ahead of bid for reelection
President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he remains unpopular among young Nigerians with his reelection bid around the corner

Burkina Faso's military leaders mark four years in power
People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.

Ethiopia: federal forces advance in Tigray as 52 civilians reported killed
The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.

Botswana under fire after authorising elephant killing for independence celebrations
The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations.