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Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea
A man, a woman and a teenage girl die and a younger girl is in a critical condition after swimming off the Sussex coast.

'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the “Everyone In” initiative during the pandemic.

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island
The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.

Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM
The prime minister lists his financial interests for the first time since returning to Parliament.

How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?

Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.

Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

From jumpers to slug pellets - how British wool is back in demand
An increased demand in wool has meant prices have increased more than 70% in the last year.

The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns
Conservationists remove the equivalent of 10,000 coins that had been wedged into the Giant's Causeway's pillars.

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

The Papers: 'Look at my husband' and 'Vlad plots revenge'
Queen Camilla's first remarks about the King's cancer journey are prominent across Wednesday's papers.

Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous?
From safety risks to photography tips, here is what you need to know about the deer in London's Royal Parks.

Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?

Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94
Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.

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Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.

Is Iran really trying to kill Trump?
How developed is the Tehran regime’s assassination operation abroad?

Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.

Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story
Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.

Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

Buss trying to block her siblings' sale of family stake in Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.

Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.

Al Jazeera

Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of ICE agent accused of lying about nonfatal shooting.

Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.

Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.

Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles.

Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission that need to be broken to stop the spread.

Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.

Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.

WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.

Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.

Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid in closed-door ceremony
In an unusually private ceremony, Jose Mourinho has officially begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager.

Liberia to take 1,200 deportees from the US
The first group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the coming days.

Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.

Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures.

US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.

US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
Ivy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.

Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed
Footage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.

US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Judge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.

The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday
The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday

US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.

Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
Case follows whistleblower’s 2021 claims about Meta’s profit-driven disregard for young people’s mental health and user safety.

Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child
An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.

Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21
Hundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday.

Rodri signs for Barcelona as World Cup winner transfers from Man City
Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.

Nigeria hospital collapses after rain washed away its foundations
A hospital in Nigeria has collapsed after rainwater triggered a landslide, washing away the foundational infrastructure.

Global Times

Xi urges China, Ecuador to strengthen alignment of devt strategies in meeting with Noboa
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Ecuador Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing on ...

Unitree STAR Market debut may reshape humanoid robot valuations
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics will debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market on Wednesday, according to an ...

Tokyo's military buildup moving beyond weapons and spending toward broader administrative system as Defense Ministry eyes unusual expansion: Chinese expert
Japan's right-wing forces have recently made a fresh push to expand the country's military apparatus. The country's Defense Ministry is ...

PLA Navy Task Force 83 returns after completing far-sea training and visits to Russia, Vietnam, Brunei and Indonesia
#PLA Navy Task Force 83, comprising the training ship Qi Jiguang and the amphibious dock landing ship Kunlunshan, returned home ...

Japan's jitters over Chinese fishing vessels reveal a guilty mind: Global Times editorial

Pentagon's 'national security' audit deadline for US universities is also a countdown to a crisis for US scientific innovation
Global Times

GT Voice: 'Sour grapes' behind Western hype over China's 'waste' of clean energy
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China's long-term planning offers valuable lessons for strategic vision and consistency in execution
Global Times

From public space to opera stage, two artists turn Chinese traditions into shared experience
On a mild weekend morning in South China's Shenzhen, Liao Sheng, who is in his 40s, and his eight-year-old daughter stepped onto the undulating green roof of the Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza. The girl slipped off her shoes and ran barefoot across the grassy slopes. Liao sat and ...

Return of delicate aquatic plant signals Chinese lake's revival
PLA Navy Task Force 83 returns after completing far-sea training and visits to Russia, Vietnam, Brunei and Indonesia

CMA warns of record-strong super El Nino as climate impacts already hit China
As sea surface temperatures in the equatorial central‑eastern Pacific are expected to peak around November to December, potentially leading to a record-strong super El Nino event, China has already experienced ... Philippine official fabricates 'iron triangle' narrative over Huangyan Dao; expert rebukes Manila's smear attempt Marking another attempt to smear China's legitimate actions over Huangyan Dao, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson claimed that China's possible “militarization” of the island could allow it to dominate ... 2 individuals sentenced in China for illegal sale of controlled stimulants following US intelligence tip-off A court in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, has sentenced a man surnamed Xia and his son to six years and five and a half years in prison, respectively, for ...

Philippine official fabricates 'iron triangle' narrative over Huangyan Dao; expert rebukes Manila's smear attempt
CMA warns of record-strong super El Nino as climate impacts already hit China As sea surface temperatures in the equatorial central‑eastern Pacific are expected to peak around November to December, potentially leading to a record-strong super El Nino event, China has already experienced ... Marking another attempt to smear China's legitimate actions over Huangyan Dao, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson claimed that China's possible “militarization” of the island could allow it to dominate ... 2 individuals sentenced in China for illegal sale of controlled stimulants following US intelligence tip-off A court in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, has sentenced a man surnamed Xia and his son to six years and five and a half years in prison, respectively, for ...

2 individuals sentenced in China for illegal sale of controlled stimulants following US intelligence tip-off
CMA warns of record-strong super El Nino as climate impacts already hit China As sea surface temperatures in the equatorial central‑eastern Pacific are expected to peak around November to December, potentially leading to a record-strong super El Nino event, China has already experienced ... Philippine official fabricates 'iron triangle' narrative over Huangyan Dao; expert rebukes Manila's smear attempt Marking another attempt to smear China's legitimate actions over Huangyan Dao, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson claimed that China's possible “militarization” of the island could allow it to dominate ... A court in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, has sentenced a man surnamed Xia and his son to six years and five and a half years in prison, respectively, for ...

Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt fall as countries seek currency diversification to strengthen portfolio stability: expert
Global clients make business trips to China to seek tech solutions

Global clients make business trips to China to seek tech solutions
Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt fall as countries seek currency diversification to strengthen portfolio stability: expert

Robots make beds, shelve books as China's robot games leave stadium
From making up hotel rooms to shelving library books to tidying a living room, scenario competitions for humanoid robots have unfolded since Sunday in real settings outside the stadium. Analysts said that this process showed a clear development trend of the sector: humanoid robots are moving out of ...

China unveils 'super brain' enabling robots to autonomously carry out long-horizon tasks
China has released the world's first fully autonomous robot task system capable of following complex language commands. The “super brain” has addressed the longstanding challenge of robots being unable to ... China rolls out new measures to unlock county‑level consumption potential with NEVs, smart green products in focus China has unveiled a package of new policy measures to energize lower tier markets and boost county level consumption, according to a document released on Tuesday by the Ministry of ... China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ...

China rolls out new measures to unlock county‑level consumption potential with NEVs, smart green products in focus
China unveils 'super brain' enabling robots to autonomously carry out long-horizon tasks China has released the world's first fully autonomous robot task system capable of following complex language commands. The “super brain” has addressed the longstanding challenge of robots being unable to ... China has unveiled a package of new policy measures to energize lower tier markets and boost county level consumption, according to a document released on Tuesday by the Ministry of ... China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ...

China's Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant Unit 7 completes nuclear fuel loading for the 1st time, entering commissioning phase
China unveils 'super brain' enabling robots to autonomously carry out long-horizon tasks China has released the world's first fully autonomous robot task system capable of following complex language commands. The “super brain” has addressed the longstanding challenge of robots being unable to ... China rolls out new measures to unlock county‑level consumption potential with NEVs, smart green products in focus China has unveiled a package of new policy measures to energize lower tier markets and boost county level consumption, according to a document released on Tuesday by the Ministry of ... The first nuclear fuel loading of Unit 7 at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, was successfully completed on Tuesday, which indicates the unit has ...

52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026. China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts China has unveiled the world's first comprehensive reference dictionary for the study of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts, a discipline that has grown from early 20th-century archaeological discoveries into an ...

People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal
52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026. China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts China has unveiled the world's first comprehensive reference dictionary for the study of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts, a discipline that has grown from early 20th-century archaeological discoveries into an ...

China publishes world's first comprehensive dictionary of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts
52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations marked in Rio de Janeiro Brazilian soprano Marilia Vargas (C) sings a Chinese song during a concert marking the 52nd anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations at the Forte de Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... People attend celebration of Nag Panchami in Lalitpur, Nepal Devotees perform rituals during a celebration of Nag Panchami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of snakes, in Bhaktapur, Nepal, Aug. 17, 2026. China has unveiled the world's first comprehensive reference dictionary for the study of ancient bamboo and silk manuscripts, a discipline that has grown from early 20th-century archaeological discoveries into an ...

'Pay to suffer': German fitness race Hyrox taps China's appetite for fitness and social connection
From fewer than 1,700 participants at its first Beijing event to around 12,000 in a recent Shenzhen event, Hyrox is rapidly becoming one of China's newest fitness crazes.

'I felt like I just started my career again': British Elvis revivalist finds his voice in China
World's earliest tinned iron production remains from 1,700 years ago unearthed in East China

World's earliest tinned iron production remains from 1,700 years ago unearthed in East China
'I felt like I just started my career again': British Elvis revivalist finds his voice in China

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Экс-министр обороны Украины Фёдоров заявил о необходимости выборов
Даже во время продолжительной войны

Отключение электричества в Москве привело к масштабному сбою Рунета
Проблемы возникли на одном из ключевых узлов связи

Суд в Москве арестовал на 14 суток одного из сторонников "Яблока"
Он приходил поддержать партию к Верховному суду

Братьев Ананьевых приговорили к восьми годам по делу Промсвязьбанка
Суд постановил взыскать с них более 39 миллиардов рублей

В Варшаве нашли мёртвым участника "Съезда народных депутатов"
Прокуратура пока не видит признаков причастности других лиц

Суд в Москве ликвидировал "Городские проекты" Варламова и Каца
Оба они признаны "иноагентами"

Ксению Ларину внесли в российский список "террористов и экстремистов"
Ранее против журналистки возбудили уголовное дело

Глава ЦИК Памфилова: "Уехал из страны, предал страну, пошел вон"
Элла Памфилова ответила на вопрос КП о голосовании "иноагентов" на выборах

Борису Надеждину назначили штраф за интервью "Медузе"
В деле указана статья об участии в деятельности "нежелательной организации"

В Италии не нашли признаков диверсии после взрыва под Римом
Взрыв произошел 13 августа на заводе боеприпасов

В Украине при ракетном ударе по поселку Печенеги 10 погибших
Об этом сообщил глава ОВА Харьковской области

Из бюллетеня на выборах в Госдуму ЦИК убрала №2 - партию "Яблоко"
Ранее Верховный суд признал законным решение о снятии "Яблока" с выборов

Власти Москвы и области сообщили о масштабной атаке БПЛА
В районе Атлант-парка беспилотник попал в склад Wildberries

Жителя Мурома приговорили к 16 годам по делу о госизмене
Ему вменили фотографии автомобилей с символикой войны

В Молдове, возможно, взорвался российский дрон "Бандероль"
Взрыв зафиксирован в районе Талмазы

В Хорватии четверых подозревают в серии поджогов в районе Задара
Следствие проверяет версию терроризма

Нынешняя вспышка Эболы стала самой смертоносной в истории Конго
Число жертв достигло 2325 человек

Азербайджан объявил в розыск советника главы Минтранса России
И ещё двоих россиян по обвинению в призывах к терроризму

Администратора канала "Кремлевская прачка" приговорили к 11 годам
Михаила Полякова признали виновным в вымогательстве

"Яблоко" проиграло апелляцию по делу о снятии партии с выборов
Суд оставил решение в силе

Africanews

Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba ferry disaster death toll rises to 94
The death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies

Israel strikes Syrian airbase, drawing US and Turkish condemnation
Israel has carried out eight airstrikes on a Syrian military airbase in the northwest, damaging its runway and storage facilities, according to Syrian state media. The attack drew condemnation from Damascus and Ankara and criticism from a US envoy who called it an “unnecessary escalation.”

Senegal elite girls' school empowers students to imagine a new future
At the Mariama Ba School of Excellence, students are encouraged to challenge what has traditionally been expected of girls across the predominantly Muslim West African nation

Patrick Vieira takes charge of Senegal after World Cup disappointment
Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.

Ramaphosa urges regional countries to tackle irregular migration
President Cyril Ramaphosa called regional leaders Monday for joint efforts to tackle migration to South Africa, after a backlash against foreign nationals that led thousands to flee

Ethiopia: Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of drone strike near Mekelle
Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.

Gazans turn to gold as hedge against financial uncertainty
Palestinians buy gold at jewellery shops in downtown Gaza City, as the precious metal commodity in the war-torn territory is increasingly becoming their hedge against financial uncertainty

Senegal tightens asset disclosure rules amid Faye-Sonko rift
Senegal’s parliament has approved a law requiring the president, prime minister and speaker of parliament to declare and publish their assets both when taking office and when leaving, amid a growing political rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.

Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until US meets Iran's demands, top negotiator says
More than five months into the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's parliament speaker says the waterway will remain closed until the US meets Tehran's demands. The announcement comes as a ship transiting the Strait was hit and damaged by an "unknown projectile," resulting in a crew casualty.

OAS, CARICOM back Haiti security and election efforts
A high-level OAS and CARICOM delegation has arrived in Haiti to support efforts to restore security, strengthen state institutions and prepare for elections, as authorities seek to counter gang violence and create conditions for a December presidential and legislative vote.

South Sudan steps up Ebola preparedness along porous DRC border
South Sudan is strengthening Ebola surveillance along its border with the DRC, where heavy cross-border movement and informal routes pose challenges. UN officials and local authorities say preparedness and coordination are key to preventing the virus from entering the country.

Thousands pay tribute to former Cambridge prof Jason Arday at London vigil
Thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Monday to pay tribute to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. Arday was found dead last week days after resigning from his position following accusations of plagiarism.

Russia, Ghana discuss trade and recruitment of citizens for Ukraine War
Russia hosts Ghana’s foreign minister in Moscow as Sergey Lavrov meets Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The talks focused on trade, Africa’s security and ongoing crises across the continent.

Kenya opposition draws large crowds despite efforts to disrupt rally
Leaders of Kenya's opposition Linda Mwananchi movement brought their message of political change to Homa Bay County on Sunday, despite coordinated efforts to disrupt their rallies.

Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with around 60 percent of votes cast last week, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government.

MSF calls for a massive scale-up to contain Ebola outbreak in DRC
The Ebola outbreak in one of Congo’s most vulnerable regions is now the fastest-growing on record. Nearly 5,000 cases have been reported, including more than 2,300 deaths. Doctors Without Borders says a massive scale-up of the response is urgently needed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak.

Cameroon women celebrate WAFCON title during victory parade
The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.

'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week
The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic of Congo

Somalia clashes with regional forces over control of key city
Somali national forces clashed with troops loyal to an ousted regional leader on Monday over control of a key city, the government said, accusing him of allying with Islamist insurgents

Ebola DRC: The Deadliest Outbreak in the Country's History [Africanews Today]
The Ebola outbreak currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest in the country's history. According to the United Nations, the virus is now killing one person every 30 minutes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mali jails government critic for 'discrediting state'
A Malian court sentenced on Monday a prominent broadcaster and an influencer, who had both criticised the ruling junta, to seven years in jail

The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior

Pilgrims in Lourdes remember French monks murdered during Algerian civil war
Pilgrims in Lourdes marking the feast of the Assumption paid tribute to the monks of Tibhirine on Sunday, thirty years after their murder.  The seven French monks were kidnapped and killed   in 1996 during the Algerian Civil War.

Kushner seeks to revive Gaza peace as Netanyahu resists Hamas disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after talks with Hamas in Egypt, seeking to revive the second phase of a Gaza peace plan stalled over Israel’s demand for the group’s complete disarmament.

Ebola: Water scarcity hampers control efforts in epicentre
A severe shortage of clean water and sanitation facilities is undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Mongbwalu, a gold-mining town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, where residents struggle to maintain basic hygiene while facing the deadly virus

Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway
President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.

Senegal’s historic pirogue regatta brings Saint-Louis to life
Thousands gathered in Saint-Louis on Saturday for the city’s traditional pirogue regatta, a centuries-old competition rooted in the fishing community of Guet-Ndar. Beyond the fierce rivalry on the water, the event celebrates heritage, solidarity and a legacy passed down through generations.

Cholera outbreak spreads in Cameroon as cases top 1,000
A cholera outbreak is spreading across northern Cameroon, with more than 1,000 cases and 28 deaths reported since mid-July, according to health authorities.

South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers
South Africa is home to one of the most biodiverse collections of succulent plants in the world. But now this unique plant life is under threat from poachers who illegally harvest protected species.

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle with lack of basic supplies
In this tent city in city of Deir al-Balah, Hundreds of displaced Palestinians are currently fighting for basic needs like water and food supply.

DRC Ebola outbreak deadliest ever with one death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest ever, new data shows, with one person dying from the virus every thirty minutes.

SADC leaders pay tribute to anti-apartheid activist ahead of Durban summit
Heads of state and government from across the Southern African Development Community paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo on Sunday, laying a wreath at his statue in Durban.

Protests erupt in Ceuta over border security and migration fears
Tensions are rising at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, where protesters gathered Sunday as Morocco tightened security along the border.

Cameroon finally wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
The Indomitable Lionesses beat tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, with Marie Ngah Manga scoring twice, to claim their first continental crown after three previous final defeats.

Unpaid health workers strike as Congo’s Ebola contact tracing falls behind
Gédéon Banga Ngbape said a challenge they are facing with right now is that health workers haven’t been paid in over three months.

Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause
International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

Hundreds of migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Ceuta
Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.

Chad opposition figure, Succes Masra, calls for reconciliation after his release
Masra, one of the president's fiercest critics, was sentenced to 20 years in prison a year ago, convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having incited a massacre.

Argentina’s big cats begin relocation to sanctuaries abroad
A global animal welfare organization has begun relocating 30 big cats from the former Zoo Luján in Argentina in one of the largest animal moves of its kind.

UN warns South Sudan refugees at risk as aid funding runs short
Two United Nations agencies warned on Friday that hundreds of thousands of refugees in South Sudan are at risk of losing much needed humanitarian assistance due to a lack of funding.

Zimbabwe ferry death toll rises to 80 after Lake Kariba capsizing
The death toll after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba this week has risen to 80 after more bodies were recovered on Sunday, the police said.

Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs.

Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.

Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Saturday marked five years since sweeping back to power.

Burkina Faso imposes military training on journalists
More than 40 journalists in Burkina Faso have taken part in a military-style "patriotism" training course imposed by the authoritarian ruling junta.

UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central command.

Morocco and Spain boost security in Ceuta as another call for border rush seen online
Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.

UN calls for negotiations to end the conflict in Mozambique
A military victory over jihadist insurgents in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province does not appear imminent, according to a report by a United Nations special rapporteur released Friday.

Central African Republic: Muslims return as Sibut rebuilds
Years after civil war drove many Muslims from Sibut, the call to prayer is echoing again from the town’s rebuilt central mosque. Returning residents and Christian neighbours are seeking to restore trust and revive a community once known for peaceful coexistence.

Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.