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Deloitte helped in falsifying documents to evade tax on Abramovich’s wealth, BBC finds
Backdated paperwork also made the Russian oligarch’s yachts and mansions disappear from accounts, investigation finds.

Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.

One killed, 11 injured in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport in two days
The Saudi capital has been hit by multiple attacks from the Iran-backed Yemeni group over the weekend.

Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape trial
The 51-year-old actor and comedian denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.

Reform pledges to suspend asylum system for up to five years and deport claimants
All asylum applications would be rejected and existing ones voided, with all claimants marked for deportation.

Watch moment orangutan family released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.

PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

Wildlife park closed for third day after tiger attack
Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains shut after a man was fatally attacked by a tiger on Saturday.

Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.

AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president
Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

Remnants of hurricane to bring warm weather to the UK this week
Close to record-breaking warm nights are possible this week as warmer air heads for the UK.

American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo
Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil McNulty?

Could you spot cancer symptoms in children?
Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?
Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.

'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire"
A warning over the upcoming Budget and coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war lead Monday's papers.

Debt advice that may leave you owing even more money
People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

Indian opposition leaders to march to top court to demand election chief resign
The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Tusk
Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.

Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play
The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.

DUP MP says her party could help remove O'Neill as first minister over Drumcree row
Carla Lockhart says unionist voters are angry at Michelle O'Neill over her role in the Garvaghy Road protests.

Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

New rule, no change - has cricket missed a trick again with bad light?
More than 60 overs have been lost from the first Test between South Africa and Australia despite a change by the ICC. Has cricket missed a trick?

Australia lose two wickets but lead over South Africa grows - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.

Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title
Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.

Man City's statement win has feeling of irrelevance with season in limbo
Manchester City record what they will view as a statement win at Liverpool - but is it a statement that carries any weight during a Premier League season in limbo, asks Phil McNulty?

Niners go 5-0 and a rare tie - five things from NFL week five
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect starts to the season on another gripping Sunday in the NFL.

Fit-again Kartal takes top-50 scalp with Wuhan win
Britain's Sonay Kartal continues her impressive form since returning from injury by beating Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to reach the second round of the Wuhan Open.

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India opposition plans New Delhi protest to demand election chief resign
Thousands of security personnel have been deployed before a protest rally calling for the election chief's removal.

Alvarez vs M’billi boxing bout to go ahead in Saudi Arabia despite attacks
Mexican boxer tells Turki Al-Sheikh he 'fears nothing' and will face M'billi in Riyadh on October 31 'no matter what'.

If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians?
Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank.

India protest live: Opposition to march to Supreme Court over ‘vote theft’
Main opposition Congress party announces rally to the top court to demand removal of the chief election commissioner.

Countries warn against travel to Saudi Arabia following Houthi attacks
US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand among countries urging citizens to avoid travel to the kingdom.

Clashes reported in Yemen as Houthis advance towards Taiz
Heavy clashes have been reported between Houthi fighters and Yemeni- forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz.

China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.

Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA
Documentary draws on 24 anonymous Israeli sources accusing military of killing Palestinians in Gaza using AI systems.

Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean border
Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles launched from the Pyongyang area flew more than 900km.

At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.

Saudi Arabia says 1 dead, 11 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport
Sunday's strike on King Khalid International airport kills a Pakistani national.

Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal
Flash floods along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, forcing residents to flee to higher ground.

UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.

Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.

Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast
Crews rally for massive cleanup effort in Florida and Alabama as Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark.

Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status
Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.

Iran war live: Riyadh airport hit again; Tehran says US reply ‘inadequate’
Iran says US has accepted some of its peace terms but calls the reply 'inadequate', as Riyadh airport is hit again.

Pakistani national killed in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
Saudi authorities say a Pakistani national was killed and several people injured in a second strike on Riyadh’s Airport.

US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution
Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.

Footage shows moment Russian strike hits Ukrainian grocery store
CCTV footage shows the moment of a Russian strike on a residential street in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

CCTV shows moment of deadly Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
CCTV footage released by Al Arabiya shows the moment of a Houthi strike on Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday.

At least 72 Sudanese miners killed in air strike: Rights monitor
Emergency Lawyers blames Egypt for the deadly attack in northern Sudan.

Waves crash into homes as excavators try to protect California properties
Construction crews were seen trying to block waves entering homes along California's coast

UK Greens leader seeks rule change after party declares Zionism is racism
Zack Polanski calls for internal rule reforms to give party leaders greater control over policy after Zionism vote.

Global Times

China takes countermeasures against officials of Belize and Paraguay for egregious actions related to Taiwan region
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday announced countermeasures against Belize's Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca and Paraguay's Minister of Information and Communication ...

Chinese Commerce Ministry discloses outcome of 'intensive' China-EU talks on hybrid cars, EVs
China and the EU have held intensive talks regarding hybrid cars and electric vehicles (EVs) on the basis of mutual ...

Rebuilt Huanggang Port, world's largest land crossing complex, opens to boost Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity
The rebuilt Huanggang Port, a major 24-hour land passenger crossing between Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and the Hong ...

Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom
Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen defeated Russia's Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to become the first Chinese player to ...

Journey of a single pickup truck shows the value transition of 'In China, for the world': Global Times editorial

How Belt and Road rail links redefine globalization for landlocked nations
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GT Voice: China's rapid progress in robotics offers South Korea opportunities
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Long March Origin choir carries forward Red Army spirit
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. As one of its important starting points, Yudu County in east China's Jiangxi Province, a place best known as the starting point of the Long March by the Central Red Army, the historic military maneuver ...

Botswana aims to strengthen, deepen ties with China, says Botswanan president
The ferryman of life for eternal peace

The ferryman of life for eternal peace
Botswana aims to strengthen, deepen ties with China, says Botswanan president

China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert
Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ... Revamped Huanggang Port between HK and Shenzhen to cut clearance time to 5 mins A ceremony was held on Sunday ahead of the Monday opening of Huanggang Port between South China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen, which will provide customs clearance for ...

Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda
China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ... Revamped Huanggang Port between HK and Shenzhen to cut clearance time to 5 mins A ceremony was held on Sunday ahead of the Monday opening of Huanggang Port between South China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen, which will provide customs clearance for ...

Revamped Huanggang Port between HK and Shenzhen to cut clearance time to 5 mins
China, Pakistan to hold first joint army training, leveraging 'complementarity' in counter-terrorism: expert Chinese and Pakistani armies will hold Karakoram 2026 joint army training in Korla, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in mid and late October, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry ... Lai's 'Double Ten' speech rebuked for stoking cross-Straits confrontation and pushing separatist agenda China's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday strongly criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so-called "Double Ten speech" for exaggerating the mainland military threat and inciting cross-Straits confrontation, warning against ... A ceremony was held on Sunday ahead of the Monday opening of Huanggang Port between South China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Shenzhen, which will provide customs clearance for ...

Redeveloped port opens for easier cross-border travel between China's Shenzhen, Hong Kong
China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules

China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules
Redeveloped port opens for easier cross-border travel between China's Shenzhen, Hong Kong

High-frequency data points to China's improving economic momentum in Q3
China's economy continued to improve in the third quarter of this year, with new growth drivers gaining momentum, official high-frequency data on consumption, trade and investment showed Sunday. Consumer activity continued to recover, with offline consumption payments up 2.6 percent year on year in the ...

Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia
A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ... Chinese cities introduce autumn breaks to inspire family outings A number of Chinese cities including Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province have announced autumn breaks for secondary and primary school students, which ...

Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico
Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ... Chinese cities introduce autumn breaks to inspire family outings A number of Chinese cities including Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province have announced autumn breaks for secondary and primary school students, which ...

Chinese cities introduce autumn breaks to inspire more family outings
Unitree G1 humanoid robot attends parade of Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Slovenia A Unitree G1 humanoid robot conducts the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra during the parade of the Ljubljana Wind Orchestra in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Oct. 11, 2026. Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it will launch the Frontier Pro pickup truck in Mexico this month, a model that is produced by a joint venture in China. ... A number of Chinese cities including Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province and Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province have announced autumn breaks for secondary and primary school students, which ...

"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra
People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for ' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title on ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for more' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back
"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title on ... China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

China's top court hands long jail terms for tomb looting inspired by fiction novels
"Dogs' Day Out" event held during Floriade flower festival in Canberra People take selfies with a dog at "Dogs' Day Out" event during the Floriade flower festival in Canberra, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2026. The Floriade flower festival ... Exclusive: Zheng Qinwen 'hungry for ' after making China Open history, tells GT she finds her 'fire' back China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen said she was hungry for achievements in her career after becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open women's singles title on ... China's Supreme People's Court and the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday released information on six representative cases of cultural relic crimes, including a man who taught himself tomb-raiding techniques ...

A journey through Luoshan's ecological rebirth in Ningxia's Gobi Desert
In August, the heat of Hongsibu district in Southwest China's Ningxia Province carries the sweet scent of daylilies. Driving into a village, the roads are lined with large fields of daylilies, glowing under the sun. Further out, rows of deep-red goji berry fields spread across the brown-yellow earth. ...

Egypt restores ancient Fayum portrait ahead of first overseas exhibition
Zheng Qinwen's historic China Open triumph ignites a social media frenzy and commercial boom

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Российские войска ударили по многоэтажному дому в Харькове
Пострадали пять человек

Аэропорт в Эр-Рияде вновь атаковали, погиб один человек
Ещё 11 пострадали

Российские войска нанесли новый удар по Харькову, трое погибших
Под удар попала ТЭЦ

"Яндекс" ограничил часть своих функций после украинских атак
Чтобы гарантировать работу остальных

Зеленский назвал условие проведения выборов президента в Украине
Для этого необходимо 60-дневное прекращение огня

Трамп заявил об "энергетическом перемирии" между РФ и Украиной
Подтверждений Москвы и Киева пока не было

Россиянина, объявившего голодовку в тюрьме США, выслали в Россию
Он провёл в депортационной тюрьме почти 27 месяцев

Основатель канала "Рыбарь" после высылки из Черногории вернулся в РФ
Он поблагодарил МИД, Медведева, спецслужбы и "Ростех"

СМИ: в ЕС обсуждают ужесточение визовой политики в отношении РФ
Предложения представят в начале 2027 года

Зеленский назвал условие прекращения ударов Украины по НПЗ
Трамп требует от Украины прекратить их без условий

В Польше расследуют сообщения о подготовке покушения на премьера
Руководители спецслужб собрали экстренное совещание

В регионах Украины - экстренные отключения электричества
В Днепре беспилотник попал в девятиэтажку

Не менее 12 человек погибли при ударе хуситов по аэропорту Эр-Рияда
Трамп заявил, что США могут присоединиться к ударам по хуситам

Украинские беспилотники атаковали третий дата-центр "Яндекса" в РФ
Возникли масштабные сбои в работе сервисов

Трамп заявил, что Украине нужен более сговорчивый президент
Он раскритиковал Зеленского за удары по российским НПЗ

Группа Shortparis выпустила посмертный альбом "Илиада"
Лидер Shortparis Николай Комягин умер в феврале этого года

Власти Палестинской автономии отменили назначенные выборы
Планировалось, что они состоятся 28 ноября

Жена акциониста Павла Крисевича в безопасности после серии арестов
Об этом сообщил сам Крисевич

Ozon прекращает страхование товаров от массовых повреждений и атак БПЛА
С 13 октября

Трамп заявил о быстром продвижении переговоров по Украине
Украинская делегация досрочно завершила переговоры в США

Africanews

Algeria arrests 61 Moroccan nationals on suspicion of planning 'acts of sabotage'
Algerian authorities said on Sunday that they had arrested 61 Moroccan nationals earlier this month on suspicion of planning "acts of sabotage". The General Directorate of National Security referred to "an international Moroccan criminal network" but did not provide details of the alleged plots.

Flights to Mekelle resume after Ethiopian forces recapture of Tigray capital
Flights between Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, and Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, resumed on Sunday after being suspended for more than two weeks.

Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
Nepal’s authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, 11 October, after a sudden flash flood swept away homes and other buildings in the country’s mountainous north-central region.

At least 139 people dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Fifteen children are among the dead, with 82 people, all Ethiopians, having survived while another 84 people are still missing.

Spainish police clear last Ceuta migrant beach camp ahead of king's visit
They put people buses to be taken to reception centres for processing before cleaning crews arrived on the beach.

Eritrea uges United Nations to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.

Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night
Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.

Zaporizhzhia airstrikes kill 17 as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia was hit by deadly Russian airstrikes on Saturday, 10 October, killing at least 17 people, including three children, Ukrainian officials said. Rescuers searched rubble for survivors as the city faced renewed strikes on residential areas.

Tunisia's Carthage Music Days puts its faith in the local scene
The 11th edition of the festival took place over a week in the capital, Tunis, featuring artists from 15 countries.

Kenyan children learn to play chess on sets made using plastic waste
Community project, Kijiji Solutions, has recycled about 200 kilograms of plastic to produce nearly 2,000 tournament quality sets.

Spain's slow response in Ceuta leaves teen migrants still living on streets
Minors who reach Spain alone fall under its child-protection system, which entitles them to shelter, healthcare, and education.

Egypt and Malaysia discuss political settlement to Middle East conflict
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi was on a two-day state visit to Kuala Lumpur which also focused on bilateral ties.

Unreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmers
A Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.

Kenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about Ebola
This follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.

Former DR Congo president says the country is 'in peril'
Joseph Kabilla said the situation in the country has ‘steadily worsened’ and criticised the government's failure to engage in initiatives to restore peace.

Mauritanian PM reappointed hours after resignation over power outages
President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has tasked Mohamed Ould Cheikh with forming a new government.

Panic in Panama as 7.7 quake hits, cathedral collapses and tsunami warnings spread
Panama was hit by a powerful 7.7 earthquake, a 6.6 aftershock and many tremors, damaging buildings and prompting evacuations but no deaths reported.

US missionary arrested in Haiti following child sex abuse allegations
The Cap-Haitien police department say they also found that the man did not have authorisation to run his orphanage in the port city.

Moroccan king says youth issues must be at forefront of policy agenda
His call comes months after youth-led protests highlighted frustrations and expectations around social and economic opportunities.

Heightened security at anti-immigrant hotspots in South Africa
This follows two-days of violent anti-foreigner riots in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg, that come weeks before local government elections.

Police clash with protesters in Brussels as thousands march against spending cuts
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize as US sanctions threaten international justice
From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.

Rare waterspouts slam western Sicily, wrecking homes and a school
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.

Zuma’s hospitalisation raises questions over MK party election campaign
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.

Foreign veterinary team examines ailing African elephant in Pakistan
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.

Zimbabwe’s mobile clinic helps teenagers access contraception amid aid cuts
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous childbirth risks.

Navi Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to survivors of international crimes
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.

Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Tigray's capital from Sunday
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.

Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.

Guinea-Bissau elections in doubt as Senegal urges military to ease restrictions
Guinea-Bissau’s December elections are now in doubt and Senegal is urging the country’s military rulers to lift restrictions on political and civil activities.

Seals and sea lions undergo hearing tests in Australian research
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.

Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 9 October, 2026 - Across the world

Spain: Madrid protesters mourn evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.

Over 20,000 Ethiopian Migrants cross into Djibouti in three weeks
Thousands of Ethiopian migrants are facing a humanitarian crisis in Djibouti, with food and water running dangerously low along the treacherous route to Yemen.

Kenya confirms preliminary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators

Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms

South African human rights lawyer wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to rest
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman

Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.

Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.

Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water.

Vehicles torched in South Africa during protests over asylum ruling
Protests in Soweto and Durban opposed the Constitutional Court’s decision to remove procedural barriers to seeking asylum. They followed months of anti-immigrant tensions

South Africa: Court quashes Black empowerment code for legal profession
In its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformation

Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks
Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears
Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.

Michael Jackson’s iconic glove goes under the hammer
One of pop history’s most iconic pieces is going under the hammer. Michael Jackson’s legendary white rhinestone glove worn during his 1983 “Billie Jean” performance, where he unveiled the moonwalk is up for auction.

WFP urgently seeking over $30 million to keep feeding Congolese refugees in Burundi
The World Food Programme is seeking more than $30 million to maintain food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi, warning that supplies could run out as early as October 2026 without additional funding.

France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reserves
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.