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Reform receives second £36m donation in two days as crypto investor matches record
The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donations
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg

Trump says united Ireland would be 'fantastic' during visit to Dublin
Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".

Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down
The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

Céline Dion fans prepare for comeback concert in Paris
Fans of the Canadian singer greeted her as she left her hotel on Saturday.

Three arrests at Portsmouth protests including man, 76, suspected of concealing identity
Rival demonstrators march through Portsmouth as new police powers come into force.

Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

I never got to experience my baby's scan, but blind parents like me can now feel them
Tactile 3D models created from pregnancy scans are just one innovation to support blind parents-to-be.

Hardened activists are changing tactics and mobilising the anti-migrant vote
Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right.

When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.

We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.

Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

Bulgaria investigates fire at weapons site that owner calls sabotage
Officials are not ruling out "outside interference", while the company says the blaze at its site was sabotage.

Teen boy rescued after days adrift in Alaskan waters
The 15-year-old boy was rescued while the other two passengers from the capsized fishing vessel, his brother and cousin, died.

French officials investigate if malicious act caused train derailment
Officials say a rail fragment was found on the tracks after Friday's crash of a passenger train that left 44 people injured.

Is a September heatwave forecast for the UK?
Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain.

I was beating adults at chess when I was eight
Last week 13-year-old Ethan became the youngest Ulster Chess champion in history across all ages.

The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses
What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row
The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.

'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse
Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.

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How Reform's £72m Mega Donations Change UK Politics
How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.

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Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

More dropped points at Anfield - is it too early for Liverpool to worry?
Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?

Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap
McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

Al Jazeera

Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?
The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Afghan woman deported in first use of US Alien Terrorist Removal Court
Court was created in 1996, but had never been used before Nazira Haji Zada’s case.

Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.

Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began
Iran’s President has met Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince at the BRICS summit for their highest-level talks since the war began.

Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda
The Iran war has become ever more challenging for the Trump administration to sell.

India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form
Aiming for a record-extending eighth title, India take on defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Man arrested over killing of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from tree
Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree.

Couple welcomes child from embryo frozen for 22 years
A Greek couple has welcomed a child using an embryo frozen for 22 years.

US Open women’s singles final live: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina
Follow our live build-up, predictions, head-to-head stats, scores, photos and commentary from the final in New York.

Chelsea draw with Hull, Liverpool held by Fulham and Villa remain winless
Hull nearly claim Premier League win at Chelsea, while Liverpool and Fulham fire blanks and Aston Villa lose again.

Will the Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact?
If there is a Saudi request, Pakistan and Turkiye will intervene, but direct involvement in the Yemen war is unlikely.

DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
DRC detected the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in mid-May; nearly 3,400 people have since died.

US court rejects Trump’s emergency order keeping Michigan coal plant open
The ruling says the Energy Department exceeded its authority by extending the plant’s operation.

At least seven killed in fire at prison in northern Syria
Inmates rioted following protests in the city of Kobane over the killing of former Kurdish fighter, state media reports.

Danish FA allege FIFA Legal Committee evaded questions on Infantino’s plan
FIFA Legal Committee accused of evading questions on controversial World Cup proposal put forward by Gianni Infantino.

Police in Barcelona clash with Catalan national day activists
Spanish police charged at left-wing protesters in Barcelona on Catalonia's National Day.

Iranian official tells Al Jazeera IAEA ruling was imposed by US and Israel
Iranian official tells Al Jazeera an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel

England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep
England overcome early tremors to win ⁠third Test against Pakistan by eight wickets, clinching a series whitewash.

Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains there is not enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK.

Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it?
The takeover solidifies the group's position in the Bab al-Mandeb, but holding it long-term could be difficult.

‘Divine triumph’: Iran celebrates Houthis’ capture of Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Iranian officials have praised the Houthis' victories but have not spoken about any imminent closure of Bab al-Mandeb.

India’s Modi calls for empowerment of Global South at BRICS Summit
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an overhaul of global governance.

Manchester United vs Man City: Premier League – predictions, teams, lineups
Premier League leaders Manchester City gear up for their first derby under new boss Enzo Maresca against rivals United.

Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack
Trump: Iran probably ‘behind’ Saudi oil pipeline attack

Yemen government forces say Houthi ‘members, vehicles’ targeted in Mocha
Yemeni government forces says they launched air strikes on Houthi fighters along the Red Sea coast.

Global Times

New Delhi Summit provides clear guidance for higher-quality greater BRICS co-op; Xi-Modi meeting lifts ties to new phase of confidence-building: experts
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the BRICS cooperation mechanism has become the world's most influential platform for ...

'Super power bank' goes live! World's largest salt cavern compressed air energy storage project starts up in East China
The Jintan salt cavern compressed air energy storage project — one of China's massive energy storage facilities, located in Changzhou, ...

Commissioner's Office firmly supports sentencing in 'Hong Kong Alliance' case, condemns external interference
The Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Saturday voiced firm support ...

China's top economic planner invites private investment in 36 projects
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recommended 36 investment projects to private enterprises in a bid to further ...

BRICS at 20: The world is eager to hear China's vision: Global Times editorial

When Chinese scientists become the new stars
He Guangxi

The first step in cross-Straits civil discourse on 'one country, two systems' policy: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

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

Robots take center stage at 2026 CIFTIS in Beijing, envisioning smarter daily living
Robots are taking over the #2026 CIFTIS in #Beijing – from #robot shopkeepers and postal clerks to tea-picking machines and humanoid marathon runners – giving visitors a preview of how #AI is reshaping everyday life.

International hotel brands expand in Xinjiang as tourism boom draws investment
Foreign cargo ship fire in Qingdao leaves 25 dead, emergency response mechanism activated

Foreign cargo ship fire in Qingdao leaves 25 dead, emergency response mechanism activated
International hotel brands expand in Xinjiang as tourism boom draws investment

China-hosted security forum calls for stronger global cooperation to tackle increasingly complex synthetic drug threats
As synthetic drugs and increasingly sophisticated transnational criminal networks pose new challenges to global drug control, a senior Chinese official on narcotics control called for countries to strengthen their determination ... A glimpse of cutting-edge innovations at 2026 CIFTIS A robot plays chime bells during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls ... China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' drills feature first systematic use of unmanned smart rescue equipment Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train ...

A glimpse of cutting-edge innovations at 2026 CIFTIS
China-hosted security forum calls for stronger global cooperation to tackle increasingly complex synthetic drug threats As synthetic drugs and increasingly sophisticated transnational criminal networks pose new challenges to global drug control, a senior Chinese official on narcotics control called for countries to strengthen their determination ... A robot plays chime bells during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls ... China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' drills feature first systematic use of unmanned smart rescue equipment Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train ...

China-Laos 'Peace Train-2026' drills feature first systematic use of unmanned smart rescue equipment
China-hosted security forum calls for stronger global cooperation to tackle increasingly complex synthetic drug threats As synthetic drugs and increasingly sophisticated transnational criminal networks pose new challenges to global drug control, a senior Chinese official on narcotics control called for countries to strengthen their determination ... A glimpse of cutting-edge innovations at 2026 CIFTIS A robot plays chime bells during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 10, 2026. Themed exhibition halls ... Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train ...

China sets sights on becoming global auto powerhouse by 2030
China ranks first globally in reserves of 14 minerals including rare earths, tungsten: report

China ranks first globally in reserves of 14 minerals including rare earths, tungsten: report
China sets sights on becoming global auto powerhouse by 2030

China's combination of huge market size, steadfast opening-up, innovation depth, and policy certainty constitute 'a powerful draw' to businesses
“This used to be a steel mill. Now the old workshops are equipped with modern functions, keeping so many traces of history. It's beautiful,” Norwegian visual artist René Konings told the Global Times, speaking of Beijing's Shougang Park, the venue of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade ...

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

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

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

From a 625-meter-high ­suspended bridge to old city lanes, Anshun offers more than expected
Many tourists choose to travel to Anshun, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, for the picturesque Huangguoshu Waterfall. But the first thing that greets some visitors has nothing to ... Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... 'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ...

Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention
From a 625-meter-high ­suspended bridge to old city lanes, Anshun offers than expected Many tourists choose to travel to Anshun, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, for the picturesque Huangguoshu Waterfall. But the first thing that greets some visitors has nothing to ... Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... 'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ...

'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report
From a 625-meter-high ­suspended bridge to old city lanes, Anshun offers than expected Many tourists choose to travel to Anshun, a city in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, for the picturesque Huangguoshu Waterfall. But the first thing that greets some visitors has nothing to ... Shanghai sports bureau says Olympic champion Liu Xiang accepts 494,000-yuan buyout as athlete retirement deals draw attention Former Olympic champion Liu Xiang has chosen to leave the state sports system through a voluntary buyout, 11 years after retiring, the Shanghai Sports Bureau said Wednesday afternoon. The move ... The Chinese version of a mobile game, “Travel Frog: China Journey,” will shut down in December because its Japanese IP rights holder reportedly “proposed stringent terms” during renewal negotiations, according ...

How one book and a lifetime of reading shaped Zhang Ran's stage art
Pollen season hits north: Experts offer advice for allergy sufferers

Pollen season hits north: Experts offer advice for allergy sufferers
How one book and a lifetime of reading shaped Zhang Ran's stage art

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Лавров: прекращения огня в Украине не будет даже в случае переговоров
Он посоветовал Зеленскому приехать для переговоров в Москву

Икона Андрея Рублёва "Троица" содержится в сломанной климат-камере
Условия в ней могут привести к серьёзным повреждениям

Ещё один кандидат от "Яблока" арестован в Свердловской области
Уже третий на этой неделе

МВД России объявило в розыск "Деда Архимеда" (Дмитрия Пуркина)
В его отношении открыто уголовное дело

В Кривом Роге Россия атаковала металлургический комбинат
Погибли два человека, четверо пострадали

Во Франции поезд сошёл с рельсов, полиция подозревает диверсию
Пострадали 44 человека

Суд снял с выборов кандидата "Яблока" в Госдуму из Сочи Владимира Атаманчука
Иск подал его конкурент на выборах от партии "Зелёные"

США ограничили время прохода танкеров через Ормузский пролив под своей защитой
Судам рекомендовали использовать два временных окна в сутки

В Болгарии загорелись склады оружейного завода EMCO
Второй раз за 33 дня

Иран получил от Китая спутниковые снимки перед ударом по базе США в Иордании
В результате июльской атаки погибли трое американских военнослужащих

Украинские беспилотники атаковали Тольятти и Таганрог
В Тольятти пострадал один человек

Российские войска атаковали Кривой Рог и Одессу. Есть погибшие
В Одессе семь человек и ребенок госпитализированы

Лидер оппозиционной партии Георгий Барамидзе арестован в Грузии
Ему предъявляют обвинения в государственной измене

"Альтернатива для Германии" подала иск против канцлера Фридриха Мерца
Мерц заявил, что АдГ планирует "этнические чистки"

В США почтили память погибших 25 лет назад, 11 сентября 2001 года
Тогда погибли почти три тысячи человек

Умерла принцесса Норвегии Астрид Мод Ингеборг
Ей было 94 года

Минюст признал "иноагентом" правозащитный проект "Пермь-36"
Но исключил из списка Евгения Понасенкова

В российских колониях и СИЗО содержатся 16 граждан США
Всего в России за решёткой около 25 тысяч иностранцев

Лукашенко: сын Николай служит в армии "в самом сложном подразделении"
Он также заявил о необходимости проверки в армии "вплоть до мобилизации"

Пару из Волгоградской области задержали из-за видео с тренировками на "Солдатском поле"
Их обвинили в реабилитации нацизма

Africanews

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraq
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline was launched from Iraq, causing injuries and damage.

Cameroon's economic capital Douala wakes up underwater after heavy rains
A large area of Douala woke up underwater following the heavy rains that struck overnight from Thursday into Friday. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the meteorological service is warning residents to prepare for even heavier rainfall in the coming days.

Uganda's King Oyo buried amid bitter succession dispute
As mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday for the burial of King Oyo, his Tooro kingdom is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his successor.

Kenya quest to host Africa Recording Academy HQ gets a boost
Kenya’s quest to host an Africa Recording Academy headquarters received a boost Friday when the Recording Academy officials said plans to set the ball rolling on key milestones were underway and that Kenyan mentee artists would travel to the United States next month.

Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5
A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.

BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.

Niger appoints new Chief of Staff of Armed Forces after foiled mutiny
Two weeks after a foiled mutiny attempted to oust him from power, the head of Niger’s military regime has appointed a new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.

Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scam
Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.

Nigeria: Abuja bans all official visits to South Africa amid anti-immigrant violence
As violence in South Africa continues against immigrants, the Nigerian National Assembly has announced it is banning all official visits to the country.

Cleaner cooking stoves offer hope for 1 billion Africans using wood, charcoal
Almost 1 billion Africans still rely on wood, charcoal and other fuels that produce harmful smoke, according to the International Energy Agency. But across continent, cleaner cooking stoves are being brought into homes by cutting the price of electric and efficient biomass models

South Africa: Thousands of Zulu women gather for reed dance ceremony
Bright outfits and dancing filled the streets of Ingwavuma, in South Africa's southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province on Saturday, as thousands of young zulu women gethered to take part in the annual Reed Dance ceremony.

Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says
Russia is illegally trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty International said in a report Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war whom it said had been deceived into signing Russian military contracts

Uganda: Save the Children warns child malnutrition is worsening
Home to around 1.6 million people, Uganda’s Karamoja region has seen worsening food insecurity over the course of the past few months, according to Save the Children.

Samuel Eto’o rejects embezzlement allegations, calls claims smear campaign
Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o has rejected embezzlement allegations, calling the claims mere smear campaigns.

Moroccan lawyers extend strike over profession law
Moroccan lawyers are continuing a nationwide strike, launched nearly three months ago to protest changes to their practise which they say undermine their independence

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

UN warns of persistent corruption and violence ahead of S.Sudan polls
South Sudan has seen no progress on corruption or political stability, a United Nations commission warned on Thursday after touring the country ahead of its first-ever elections.

Ebola: Kisangani gets new treatment centre as authorities scale capacity
Congolese authorities inaugurated a new treatment centre in the city of Kisangani as they race to ramp up surveillance, diagnostic and treatment capacity

Analyst says Algeria-UAE rift reflects wider Sahel dispute
Smail Debeche, a professor of international relations at the University of Algiers III, said the decision was a reaction to what he described as UAE actions against Algeria on the regional level, including in Africa's Sahel region and Libya.

Anthony Joshua crash driver trial adjourned to November 17
The trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the December 2025 crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team, was adjourned Thursday to November 17.

South Africa protesters set September 30 deadline for undocumented migrants
Protesters in South African have given immigrants living in the country illegally until Sept. 30 to leave, threatening larger demonstrations if their demands are not met.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances
Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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