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Watch: Are the French riots a warning of an intense election to come?
Rioting, looting and vandalism has gripped France over the weekend after protests spiralled out of control across the country.

Australian MP critically injured after being hit by car in apparent attack
The independent politician is in hospital after what the prime minister says may have been a deliberate attack.

Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault.

Ukrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBC
Serhii Beskrestnov says there has not been enough time to warn people about incoming missile attacks. The White House said there had been no changes to intelligence sharing.

Mission set to blast off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

Kenya cult leader who told parents to starve children guilty of 191 murders
Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie was found guilty of 191 murder charges - all but one of them children.

Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her family.

Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting device had Saudi support says court filing
The Saudi government did not immediately respond to BBC requests for comment.

Apu returns to The Simpsons with new voice after race row
The much-loved shopkeeper has been seen but not heard around Springfield for eight years, until now.

Inside the shadowy world of anti-Putin sabotage from within Russia
Two men tell of the work they say they have been doing to support Ukrainian intelligence during the war.

Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
The apparent attack on MP Helen Haines suggests the worst fears of politicians and public figures appear to have been realised.

The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home
An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children.

Are free-scoring Brighton genuine Premier League contenders?
Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish?

Watch: The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote
Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-knit families.

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Tennis star Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.

Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters
The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.

US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.

Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.

Kylie Jenner's debut at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in $50m bra sparks mixed reaction
The reality star's surprise appearance on the runway in the diamond encrusted piece has sparked mixed reaction.

Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say
Three missiles hit a camp in government-controlled Shabwa province that officials say was being used as a training centre for new recruits.

Obama blasts federal probe of congresswoman Ilhan Omar as 'so appalling'
Obama says federal agents' search of the Democrat's home was an effort to intimidate a Trump critic.

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Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension by Portuguese FA
Cristiano Ronaldo is given a 30-day suspension by the Portuguese Football Federation after leaving his country's international camp last month.

Uefa gives Infantino two-week deadline to release key documents
Uefa's letter contained 42 questions, covering Fifa's failed private investment proposals, its Peace Prize and the fallout from Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card.

Leicester to visit Oxford City in FA Cup first round - see full draw
Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.

Are free-scoring Brighton genuine title contenders?
Brighton's start to the season has surprised many outsiders. But how high could they finish?

Svitolina says emotional toll of Ukraine war led to Monfils separation
The two top tennis pros married in 2021 and have one child together.

Araujo the stopgap solution fixing Liverpool's problems
Ronald Araujo has impressed since arriving at Liverpool from Barcelona. Could he prove a longer-term solution?

Al Jazeera

Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders
The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.

Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement
French students are now blockading the world’s busiest museum.

Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor
US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.

Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections

Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race
Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.

Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Unrest on the archipelago came after police shot a woman during a rally over rising costs and water shortages.

Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo handed month-long ban by the disciplinary council of Portugal's Football Association.

Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.

Qatar to announce a new regional defence partnership
Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military infrastructure.

Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so
Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.

Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
A judge also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance with a previous court order governing political content.

12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead.

Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
Trump’s endorsement comes after he previously shied away from fully backing Netanyahu’s election campaign.

How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC bought $130m in shares in firms tied to Israel’s military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements.

Search under way for four soldiers missing after gang attack in Haiti
The UN Security Council holds a meeting on Haiti; the attack on UN-backed forces is expected to dominate the discussions.

War on Iran backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the war on Iran could threaten Republican control of Congress.

Gaza faces worsening hunger as WFP announces food aid cuts
The World Food Programme has announced that funding shortages will force it to suspend food assistance in Gaza

Trump endorses Netanyhu ahead of elections
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election, Ben-Gvir faces student protesters.

Kenyan court convicts starvation cult leader of murdering 191 people
Doomsday sect leader Paul ⁠⁠Mackenzie had denied ordering the victims to starve so they could 'meet Jesus'.

How has the cost of living changed in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal?
Protesters across Europe have hit the streets amid anger over the cost of living.

Decision on Senegal’s AFCON final appeal to be made by end of November
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will announce its verdict on the title, which was awarded to Morocco by CAF.

Russia’s Lavrov discusses US war and regional security in Tehran visit
Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov is in Tehran for his first visit since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Man City’s Semenyo out for up to eight weeks due to knee injury
City coach confirmed Semenyo's injury but said Haaland would be available for the Champions League match on Tuesday.

Famine fears as aid cuts and shipment restrictions coincide in Gaza
Displaced families in Gaza fear worsening food insecurity as planned aid cuts coincide with continued restrictions.

Who is cult head Paul Mackenzie, convicted of convincing followers to die?
A Kenyan court has handed down the first judgement in the 'doomsday' cult case.

Global Times

China's GDP expands 4.6% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, on track to meet pre-set annual growth target
China's GDP expands 4.6% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, landing well within annual growth target

China updates UAV export controls covering 3-hour endurance, UAVs with high-capacity aerosol dispensing systems
China on Monday announced optimized export controls on certain UAV-related items, banning exports without authorization for products that meet specified ...

Chinese FM, diplomatic missions in France urge Chinese nationals to step up safety precautions amid nationwide protests
China's Foreign Ministry and Chinese diplomatic missions in France have once again urged Chinese nationals planning to travel to France ...

China urges UK not to follow EU lead on EV restrictions, vows countermeasures if restrictions imposed: MOFCOM
A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce on Monday urged the UK to abide by WTO rules, exercise caution and ...

China's Q3 economic data conveys confidence to a turbulent world: Global Times editorial

US-Japan drills lay bare true meaning of Japan's 'exclusive defense' narrative
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Japan's economic foundation undercut by defense spending
Global Times

China's Central Archives opens over 5,000 Long March items to mark 90th anniversary
China's Central Archives opened than 5,000 Long March-related archival items to the public on Monday to mark the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long March victory, offering firsthand accounts of key battles, strategic decisions and solidarity between soldiers and civilians, according to China Central Television (CCTV) ...

Chinese actress cancels Bangkok fan meeting amid embassy travel safety alert
Chinese medical team provides free consultations in southern Cameroon

Chinese medical team provides free consultations in southern Cameroon
Chinese actress cancels Bangkok fan meeting amid embassy travel safety alert

Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media
A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Heightened vigilance needed in spring and summer 2027 due to super El Nino event A potentially record-breaking El Nino event is developing in the tropical Pacific and could bring significant climate and marine ecological risks to China in the spring and summer of 2027. Four of the PLA Navy's Type 071 amphibious dock landing ships conduct rare live-fire exercise: state media report State broadcaster CCTV News reported on Saturday on a rare live-fire drill involving four of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 071 amphibious dock landing ships. ...

Heightened vigilance needed in spring and summer 2027 due to super El Nino event
Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... A potentially record-breaking El Nino event is developing in the tropical Pacific and could bring significant climate and marine ecological risks to China in the spring and summer of 2027. Four of the PLA Navy's Type 071 amphibious dock landing ships conduct rare live-fire exercise: state media report State broadcaster CCTV News reported on Saturday on a rare live-fire drill involving four of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 071 amphibious dock landing ships. ...

Four of the PLA Navy's Type 071 amphibious dock landing ships conduct rare live-fire exercise: state media report
Danish man's Chinese steamed bun stall drawing 100-meter-long queue goes viral on Chinese social media A recent video of a Danish man and his Chinese wife selling Chinese steamed buns and making over 50,000 yuan ($7,473) in revenue in a single day's sale went viral ... Heightened vigilance needed in spring and summer 2027 due to super El Nino event A potentially record-breaking El Nino event is developing in the tropical Pacific and could bring significant climate and marine ecological risks to China in the spring and summer of 2027. State broadcaster CCTV News reported on Saturday on a rare live-fire drill involving four of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 071 amphibious dock landing ships. ...

China's Pinglu Canal cargo throughput hits 1m tons since mid-Sep opening
Unitree shares surge 16.15%, market value tops 200b yuan amid China's robotics commercialization efforts

Unitree shares surge 16.15%, market value tops 200b yuan amid China's robotics commercialization efforts
China's Pinglu Canal cargo throughput hits 1m tons since mid-Sep opening

China achieves breakthrough in international standards for brain-computer interfaces
The International Organization for Standardization has published an international standard on the reference architecture for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which was led by China. The standard establishes a complete technical framework covering concepts, applications, functions, and implementation, marking another important achievement by China in the field of international standardization ...

China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters
China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China railway passenger trips hit record high in first three quarters China's railway network handled 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.8 percent year on year, the highest for the period, according to the China ... Attracting tourists from smaller Chinese cities key to boosting S.Korean tourism Direct flight between Daegu in South Korea and Southwest China's Yunnan Province, operated by China's Lucky Air, was launched on Thursday and will run through October 15 next year, the ...

China railway passenger trips hit record high in first three quarters
China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China's railway network handled 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.8 percent year on year, the highest for the period, according to the China ... Attracting tourists from smaller Chinese cities key to boosting S.Korean tourism Direct flight between Daegu in South Korea and Southwest China's Yunnan Province, operated by China's Lucky Air, was launched on Thursday and will run through October 15 next year, the ...

Attracting tourists from smaller Chinese cities key to boosting S.Korean tourism
China's value-added industrial output rises 5.3% in first three quarters China's value-added industrial output grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2026, with production of 3D printing equipment, lithium-ion batteries and industrial robots expanding rapidly, official data ... China railway passenger trips hit record high in first three quarters China's railway network handled 3.71 billion passenger trips in the first three quarters of 2026, up 4.8 percent year on year, the highest for the period, according to the China ... Direct flight between Daegu in South Korea and Southwest China's Yunnan Province, operated by China's Lucky Air, was launched on Thursday and will run through October 15 next year, the ...

New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization
The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. 2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games
New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. 2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

2026 Festival of Lights held in Berlin, Germany
New research sheds light on Liangzhu's role in the origins of Chinese civilization The Liangzhu civilization in the lower Yangtze River basin offers important evidence of the emergence of early states in China. Archaeological ­findings reveal a society marked by social hierarchy, specialized ... Powerlifter Cui Zhe wins China's 1st gold at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games Cui Zhe claimed China's first gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the women's 41kg para powerlifting event with a best lift of 120kg. The illuminated law faculty building of Humboldt University of Berlin is pictured during the 2026 Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 18, 2026. The festival was held here from ...

How did a wartime Chinese rallying slogan become a US Marines motto – and still echoes in today's exchanges?
In a recent address, US President Donald Trump made an unusual point of mentioning a Chinese term: "Gung Ho ('gong he' in Putonghua)."

Chinese, international buyers gather at ceramic expo in China's 'porcelain capital'
Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning

Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning
Chinese, international buyers gather at ceramic expo in China's 'porcelain capital'

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В Москве арестовали администраторов сайта с фотографиями поездов
Фотографии с их сайта использовались в расследовании о "бронепоезде Путина"

Сепаратисту Карлесу Пучдемону разрешено вернуться в Испанию
Девять лет он живёт в изгнании

Зеленский рассказал сенаторам США о сбоях в работе Starlink
Он подтвердил готовность к энергетическому перемирию

Суд в Грозном оштрафовал подругу Седы Сулеймановой на 150 тысяч
В конце августа Патяева вышла с одиночным пикетом в Грозном

США продлевают временную защиту для украинских беженцев
А также для беженцев из Судана

Власти Франции пытаются справиться с последствиями беспорядков
В ряде районов введут временный комендантский час

Шесть человек погибли при ударе по парку в Харьковской области
Среди погибших - годовалая девочка

Премьер Албании: к разжиганию протестов причастны Россия и Иран
Массовые протесты продолжаются шестой день

В канадской провинции Альберта проходит референдум о независимости
По опросам, число желающих отделения растёт, но они всё равно в меньшинстве

В Петербурге по статье об оправдании терроризма задержан блогер
По данным "Ротонды", это Владимир Серебровский, ведущий телеграм-канала

ООН сокращает продовольственную программу для сектора Газа
Будет урезана продовольственная помощь для 500 тысяч человек

НАТО и Литва начали учения по противодействию гибридным угрозам
Манёвры пройдут в районе Клайпеды и в Балтийском море с 19 по 30 октября

Германия ужесточит экзамен по немецкому языку для мигрантов
С 1 ноября для сертификата потребуется успешно пройти все разделы теста

Фильм Сергея Лозницы "Империум" победил на фестивале в Лондоне
Это картина о жизни в СССР 1970-х годов

Лубинец: Украина и Россия готовят эвакуацию населения из Алешек
Город в Херсонской области стал местом острого гуманитарного кризиса

Путин поддержал крупнейшие с 2024 года перестановки в правительстве
Повышение получат четыре чиновника

Рубио объяснил сбой системы предупреждения Киева о ракетах ошибкой ПО
Украина не получила предупреждение о первой волне российских ударов 19 октября

В Донецке пророссийского блогера Татьяну Монтян приговорили к полутора годам колонии
Поводом для уголовного дела стала публикация 2022 года

Трамп вновь раскритиковал Зеленского за удары по российским НПЗ
Кремль предложил США обсудить окончание войны вместе с Китаем

Россия минувшей ночью снова атаковала Киев
Погибла 21-летняя девушка, есть раненые

Africanews

Mali: Human Rights Watch Denounces Crimes Against Civilians [Africanews Today]
Human Rights Watch accuses the Malian army, its Russian allies from Africa Corps, as well as armed and jihadist groups, of committing serious violations of international law against civilians. The NGO is calling for urgent action from the African Union.

CAS verdict on Senegal AFCON title appeal 'expected end November'
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced Monday that a verdict on Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title in favour of Morocco will be delivered at the end of November

Guilty as charged: Kenyan court finds cult leader responsible of 191 starvation deaths
A self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates were on Monday found guilty of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.

Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie faces verdict over 191 starvation deaths
A Mombasa court will deliver a long-awaited verdict on Monday in the trial of a self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates, accused of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.

Protesters block access to Paris' Louvre Museum in support of student movement
After a weekend of violent protests across France, students in Paris demonstrated again on Monday in front of the Louvre museum.

Pregnant women in Yemen at growing risk as healthcare limited by fighting
Women in Yemen face growing risks as fighting between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed government forces limits reproductive health care with some facilities providing emergency obstetric care repurposing to treat war-wounded, the United Nations said Friday.

Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 19 October, 2026 - Across the world

Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo
More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.

France's unrest: Why are immigrants being blamed for the violence?
US President Donald Trump has declared that France is "burning", blaming immigration for what he described as the country's decline.

French government under pressure after weekend of violence
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu held an emergency Cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting during protests against the rising cost of living.

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
Meanwhile, in the DRC, the outbreak has spread to an eighth province, North Ubangi, where two cases, including one death, have been confirmed.

Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF picks Mnangagwa as leader after 2028
Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain its leader beyond 2028, as the 84-year-old seeks to extend his time in power

Undead stalk the streets of Mexico City at 19th annual Zombie Walk
The undead stalked the streets of Mexico City on Sunday for the 19th annual Zombie Walk. The gathering has become a tradition in the Mexican capital. It combines horror-inspired costumes and makeup with a family-friendly celebration.

Niger: Fuel shortages leave drivers stranded in Niamey
The cause of the shortages and when supplies will fully return to normal remain unclear, leaving motorists uncertain about when they will be able to fill their tanks without long waits.

Mali's army and rebel opponents guilty of human rights violations, new report finds
Mali's army and its Russian paramilitary allies have killed civilians in violation of international law, according to a new report from Human Rights Watch.  The army's rebel opponents have done the same, the report claims.

Kenya cult deaths: Court set to rule in preacher's murder trial
Mackenzie also faces separate charges of manslaughter and terrorism, which he denies. The verdict is being closely watched by victims’ families seeking justice three years after the discovery.

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak deepens mental health crisis amid stigma and conflict
The World Health Organization has warned that it could surpass the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, which erupted more than a decade ago and killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa.

France: Paris, Lyon and Marseille count the cost after violent protests
Streets littered with broken glass, burnt bicycles and debris greeted residents in France on Sunday 18 October, following demonstrations that left extensive damage across Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

Pope Leo XIV thanks faithful for prayers at first appearance since surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked the thousands of faithful in the Vatican’s Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalised earlier this week.

Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes
Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

IMF annual meeting: Developing nations need greater digital connectivity
An AI boom is lifting technology-exporting economies. But rising energy costs and climate disasters are pushing many developing nations into debt distress. Greater digital connectivity would allow them to benefit from tech advances.

Cameroon's opposition MRC elects its first female president, Tiriane Noah
Cameroon’s main opposition MRC elected a new party president on Saturday, Tiriane Balbine Noah. She replaces Maurice Kamto and becomes the first woman to lead the party.

Smashed storefronts, burned buildings: France wakes up to aftermath of violent protests
France woke up Sunday to devastated streets after clashes between police and protesters, mass looting and fires erupted nationwide as marches against rising costs of living degenerated into "extreme" violence.

Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Borno after deaths of 15 soliders
The Nigerian Army Chief of Staff is visiting troops stationed in the northeast of the country, a few days after jihadists killed fifteen soldiers in the region.

Sudanese gold miners describe deadly airstrike that killed 72
Sudanese miners injured in a deadly airstrike along the border with Egypt last week have been describing how the incident unfolded.

DRC accuses ex-president Kabila of planning 'general attack' on the country
Officials in DR Congo are accusing former president Joseph Kabila of planning a general attack on the country. Kabila on Monday joined forces with the rebel M23 to head a new outfit , taking a more direct role in the insurgency ravaging eastern DRC.

Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”

Senegal's Macky Sall withdraws from race for UN top job
Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is pulling out of the race to lead the United Nations. Saturday's announcement comes one day after an informal straw poll by UN Security Council members saw all seven candidates receive at least one veto.

Frontline workers in DRC receive Ervebo vaccine amid growing Ebola outbreak
Frontline workers in DR Congo received the Ervebo vaccine on Friday as the country’s worst ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread. Ervebo is effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola. Authorities hope it will offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain driving the current outbreak.

All seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto in informal poll
All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.

Iran denies being behind Houthi attacks as Aden airport hit
Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemen’s interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.

Ex-fighters in Ethiopia's Tigray region register for reintegration programme
Hundreds of former fighters in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have been signing up for a government programme to help them return to civilian life.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints first woman-led government
Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints the members of his country's new government, led for the first time in its history by a woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.

Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak
Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry says the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the country’s first two cases. She had been in quarantine since October 6.

DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic pluralism in the country.

Rights group says eastern Libyan authorities are carrying out executions
Human Rights Watch says the military has killed an estimated 31 people since late August, with at least 50 other people at risk.

Ethiopian gains in Tigray risk wider war with Eritrea, analyst warns
Ethiopia’s military advances in northern Tigray do not spell an end to the conflict but have the potential to increase the risk of war with neighboring Eritrea, an analyst with knowledge of the region has warned

Africa overtakes Europe in Catholic population as global mumbers reach 1.422 billion
Africa now has more Catholics than Europe. The Vatican’s latest statistics put Africa’s Catholic population at 288 million, slightly ahead of Europe’s 287 million.

Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV since his surgery
Doctors says the 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement since having part of his right lung removed on Tuesday.

South African pastor, wife arrested after 200 found in suspected illegal rehab centre
Police in South Africa have arrested a pastor and his wife after a raid on a church-run rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga province revealed shocking living conditions.

Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.

South Africa: Rescuing and relocating wild honeybees in Cape Town
A father-and-son team at the Cape Honeybee Conservancy have moved over 250 wild bee colonies from urban locations since 2018.

Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government after TPLF ouster
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Friday the establishment of an interim administration in the northern Tigray region, which has been controlled by rebels who have clashed with federal forces in recent weeks

Kenya on high alert as Ebola outbreak in DR Congo fuels border fears
Kenya is on high alert as it races to contain Ebola! Linked to a deadly outbreak in the DRC, the virus has reportedly claimed one life in Kenya, with two cases recorded. At the Ugandan border, screenings are intensifying, with travelers undergoing temperature checks and handwashing measures.

Chinese navy ship brings free care and medicines to Abidjan
A Chinese Medical ship with a crew of 376 arrived at the port of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday and began offering free medical consultations and medicines to local residents

Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.

Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world

Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport
Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.

Western Sahara: Polisario front challenges UN Envoy as MINURSO mandate vote nears
With just two weeks to go before the vote on extending MINURSO’s mandate, tensions are rising over Western Sahara.

Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck
Underwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.