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What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack
BBC business reporter Archana Shukla explains more about what is suspected to be the largest hack in history.

Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Watch: Iconic moments from Sir Patrick Stewart's career
The renowned British actor died after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, his spokesperson says.

Foreign defence contractors will need to invest in UK under new rules
Foreign firms awarded large defence contracts will need to invest an equal value back into the UK, Wes Streeting announces.

Bombshell confession in The Traitors as faithfuls finally turn the screw
Could the faithfuls finally come good in Thursday's penultimate episode?

Democrats in the US are united against Trump - but divided on their future
Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them.

'I made the wrong decision,' Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Joanna Wietrzyk says her determination to win the Hyrox race in September had clouded her judgement.

Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery
End of subsidies and rising prices drive discontent, testing support for Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.

Hazardous driving conditions for Friday as fog warning issued by Met Office
Foggy conditions likely to bring tricky conditions for the Friday morning commute as severe weather warning issued.

Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.

Watch: What leaked audio reveals about Spain train crash
Recordings between a control centre and the train drivers appear to show one train was given clearance to move even though another train had stalled on the track.

From watching Star Trek to knighthood - Sir Patrick Stewart on the BBC
The actor was a familiar face across the BBC over the years, appearing on programmes like The Graham Norton Show and HARDTalk.

Actor who moved effortlessly between Star Trek and Shakespeare
The English actor began his career on stage before finding fame as the captain of the USS Enterprise.

A life in pictures
His career on stages and screens spanned seven decades but came to be defined by his roles on some of the most popular sci-fi franchises in history.

We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart
Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them.

Weekly quiz: What was wrong with the Spotify listing of Dolly Parton's Jolene?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

China made Mbappé apologise - but many don't know exactly what he said
His comment about Chinese leader Mao sparked anger but censorship left many wondering what exactly happened.

I didn't know I was lacking in vitamin D until I collapsed at work
Doctors are finding vitamin D deficiency is increasingly widespread in the UK, especially in young people. But the symptoms are difficult to spot and can be missed.

Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration policies
President Trump's fellow Republicans might feel the brunt of frustration among Cubans at the ballot box, writes the BBC's Will Grant.

From Levi's to Primark - the fashion chains selling mended clothes
A new generation is embracing eye-catching patching and visible mends.

The Papers: 'No welfare cuts before election' and 'Police probe Epstein's Balmoral stay'
Healey's budget fallout and fresh police probe into Epstein's stay at Balmoral with ex-Prince Andrew lead Friday's papers.

Biggest fibre boost could be scraps in your bin, experts say
Chomping on vegtable skins, seeds and stalks could give us vital fibre, say food scientists.

Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia
Days after ousting Aleksandar Vučić's party from power, Student List MPs call for top figures to stand down.

Watch: Australia's mushroom murderer loses appeal and may now die in prison
Judges agreed with the prosecution’s appeal that Erin Patterson’s initial non-parole period of 33 years was insufficient.

Attenborough-backed appeal secures £30m estate
The purchase of the vast Rothbury Estate by wildlife groups is hailed as "something very special".

Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded
Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.

'I run a spotless kitchen', says Michelin-star restaurant chef in wake of food hygiene debacle
Chef Gareth Ward defends how he operates in documentary after Ynyshir got a one-star hygiene rating.

Scottish police to target online gangs forcing children to self-harm
Officers are hunting members of loose online networks of sadists who mainly targets girls on gaming platforms and social media.

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Grealish dropped over 'breach of club discipline' - what now?
Jack Grealish is left out of Everton's EFL Cup win over Newcastle United on Thursday because of "a breach of club discipline".

How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry
Manchester United's struggles are pored over more than ever before - not least by former players.

Why managers must put their own fitness first - Pulis
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Vincent Kompany's health scare was a reminder that management takes its toll physically and mentally

F1 has never had anyone like me - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says he is unlike any driver Formula 1 has seen before and reaffirms a determination to keep racing into his mid-forties.

Sutton's predictions v Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Bad Day At The Office star John Hannah, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Houthis deny targeting the region of the Muslim holy city as hostilities continue to escalate.

Sharp-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 in WNBA Finals
Atlanta Dream made sure the series went the distance with an 80-69 victory over the visiting Golden State Valkyries.

Russian oil refinery struck as Ukraine renews drone attacks
Russian authorities say they intercepted more than 1,000 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions overnight.

Oil flows are up as Iran war turmoil eases. Why do prices keep rising?
Brent crude prices are up more than 60 percent compared with pre-war levels, despite rebound in supply.

NBA: Cameron Boozer tallies first triple-double, Grizzlies remain unbeaten
Pelicans earn first victory over still-winless Kings as Hawks withstand late push to hold off Cavaliers.

Sudan investigation maps commanders linked to wartime rape
Investigative unit CIR identifies 25 commanders present at five sites during periods of reported sexual violence.

Smoke from wildfires killed 3,500 people in Indonesia in September: Report
Persistent wildfires sparked by drought have enveloped the region in smog.

Everton beat Newcastle to set up League Cup quarterfinal with Fleetwood
Holders Man City will take on Bradford City, Crystal Palace will welcome Sunderland, while Bournemouth play Liverpool.

Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny
Kenya aims to turn its rich athletics heritage into a lasting legacy for the continent.

‘My life is buried here’: Iranian man whose 12 family members were killed
Hamed Mirzaei lost his wife, parents and many others in a devastating US-Israeli attack on Tehran.

Australian court rejects ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson’s appeal
Court rules Patterson will spend the rest of her life behind bars after denying parole.

Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts
The Philippines’ Mayon Volcano has erupted, sending ash plumes 3,000 metres above its summit.

AI’s real bottleneck is electricity. Who will pay for it?
Big Tech’s nuclear power deals raise urgent questions about who will bear the cost of AI’s growing energy demands.

Britain must sanction Israel, not just its settlers
Israeli forces detained our parliamentary delegation and barred us from the West Bank. The violence is state policy.

How Israel choked off Hebron at 10 entrances, as 5,000 forced to flee
Our analysis exposes the heavy humanitarian and economic toll of the military siege suffocating Palestinians in Hebron.

UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine event
Home Office cancels Andreas Malm's planned travel to the UK, saying his presence 'not conducive to the public good'.

Survivors of Spain’s worst train crashes urge action after latest disaster
As people suffering post-traumatic stress watch history repeat itself, experts call for investment in safety.

US midterms: 4 days to go – What the polls say as Trump cancels two rallies
Trump cancels Kansas and Iowa rallies, opting for telephone events across nearly 20 states over the weekend.

Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections
Nobel winner returns to Venezuela from exile, urging elections and criticising a controversial US oil deal with Caracas.

US judge blocks Trump’s Medicaid rule forcing ill to prove impairment
A US district judge sided with 25 states and the District of Columbia, which sued the administration.

‘You look like hell’, Trump lashes out at reporter in tarmac tirade
US President Donald Trump has lashed out at a reporter’s appearance.

Israeli actress slams occupation in accidental ‘hot mic’ moment
Veteran Israeli actress Chelli Goldenberg was left shocked after she was caught ripping into Israel's policies.

Why are Detroit gas stations selling discounted fuel in Trump’s name?
Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices.

Flash floods kill five in Syria
Four children drowned while a man died after his car was caught in floodwaters.

Husband of one of Modi’s closest advisors questions election integrity
The husband of India’s finance minister in the Modi government has joined mass protests against voter-list revision.

Global Times

Xi stresses Party self-governance to ensure CPC remains strong leadership core
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, stressed the need to persevere with full ...

Xi meets president of Swiss Confederation
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin in Beijing on Friday.

China dismisses NYT report alleging Chinese businesswoman close to Nvidia CEO passes intelligence to Beijing as 'groundless, smear against China'
China's Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed a New York Times report alleging that a Chinese businesswoman close to Nvidia CEO ...

PLA Southern Theater Command conducts combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas
On Friday, naval and air units of the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC) conducted readiness patrols in the territorial sea ...

To understand the new 'Made in China' era, the West must shed prejudices: Global Times editorial

Merz's flattery of Takaichi was politically frivolous
Global Times

GT Voice: SK shipbuilding's high-end edge hinges on Asian industrial collaboration
Global Times

China's Blue Bay Restoration Initiative named UN World Restoration Flagship
China's Blue Bay Restoration Initiative was named a World Restoration Flagship by the United Nations on Thursday during the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia. The initiative is jointly led by China's Ministry ...

From anxiety to calm: Chinese support transforms maternal, child healthcare in western Pakistan
Thai medical student finds a calling in acupuncture

Thai medical student finds a calling in acupuncture
From anxiety to calm: Chinese support transforms maternal, child healthcare in western Pakistan

New study traces evolution of terrestrial animals on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape ... Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ...

Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment
New study traces evolution of terrestrial animals on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape ... In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ...

Chinese research institutes, enterprises co-innovate from lab to factory
New study traces evolution of terrestrial animals on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape ... Rudong County in China's Jiangsu makes efforts to improve aquatic ecological environment In recent years, Rudong County in Nantong City has made efforts to improve its aquatic ecological environment. Water environment of the three rivers, namely the Taiyun River, the Jueju River ... At a special supermarket in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province in south China, shelves are stocked not with fruits or vegetables, but cards featuring cutting-edge scientific achievements and top research talent. ...

Humanoid robot firms including AgiBot report rapid revenue growth
China vows 'all necessary measures' to defend rights, interests, if EU imposes discriminatory restrictions against Chinese products

China vows 'all necessary measures' to defend rights, interests, if EU imposes discriminatory restrictions against Chinese products
Humanoid robot firms including AgiBot report rapid revenue growth

Smart, green and service-oriented: Canton Fair mirrors new momentum in China's foreign trade
The 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is showcasing smart, green and service-oriented products, with high-tech, customized and low-carbon debuts drawing global buyers and highlighting new opportunities for Chinese manufacturing. Logistics robots, drink-making robots and pet-companion ...

Chinese, Swiss businesses seek cooperation in biomedicine, AI
A business matchmaking event gathered local government officials and business representatives from China and Switzerland on Wednesday to seek cooperation opportunities in biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI). ... Motorcycle firm ZXMOTO to expand capacity in Chongqing as demand surges Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has won a permit to construct a plant in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with an annual output of 500,000 motorcycles, according to local media reports on ... Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026 The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ...

Motorcycle firm ZXMOTO to expand capacity in Chongqing as demand surges
Chinese, Swiss businesses seek cooperation in biomedicine, AI A business matchmaking event gathered local government officials and business representatives from China and Switzerland on Wednesday to seek cooperation opportunities in biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI). ... Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has won a permit to construct a plant in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with an annual output of 500,000 motorcycles, according to local media reports on ... Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026 The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ...

Chinese enterprises present innovative products at Maldives Expo 2026
Chinese, Swiss businesses seek cooperation in biomedicine, AI A business matchmaking event gathered local government officials and business representatives from China and Switzerland on Wednesday to seek cooperation opportunities in biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI). ... Motorcycle firm ZXMOTO to expand capacity in Chongqing as demand surges Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO has won a permit to construct a plant in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality with an annual output of 500,000 motorcycles, according to local media reports on ... The expo attracted approximately 430 exhibitors, showcasing than 4,400 exhibits across seven themed exhibition zones. Twelve Chinese enterprises participated in the event, bringing new opportunities for Maldivian SMEs to ...

16th China Photography Festival held in Sanmenxia
The 16th China Photography Festival kicked off on Thursday, featuring exhibitions covering a variety of themes, including documentary and art. Exhibition on ancient Chinese ceramics held in Doha, Qatar Visitors view ceramic artifacts at the exhibition "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 29, 2026. In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall.

Exhibition on ancient Chinese ceramics held in Doha, Qatar
16th China Photography Festival held in Sanmenxia The 16th China Photography Festival kicked off on Thursday, featuring exhibitions covering a variety of themes, including documentary and art. Visitors view ceramic artifacts at the exhibition "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 29, 2026. In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall.

In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall
16th China Photography Festival held in Sanmenxia The 16th China Photography Festival kicked off on Thursday, featuring exhibitions covering a variety of themes, including documentary and art. Exhibition on ancient Chinese ceramics held in Doha, Qatar Visitors view ceramic artifacts at the exhibition "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 29, 2026. An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall.

China beats France on penalties to reach U17 Women's World Cup last eight
Goalkeeper Niu Ziqi saved two penalties as China beat France 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday to reach the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. The last-16 tie went straight to penalties after a goalless 90 minutes at the Mohammed VI ...

Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap
How a spectacular aerial show by China-US team brought Chinese drone tech to the fore

How a spectacular aerial show by China-US team brought Chinese drone tech to the fore
Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap

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Подтверждённые потери российской армии в превысили 285 тысяч человек
Реальное число погибших может достигать 663 тысяч

В Израиле завершён подсчёт голосов на выборах в Кнессет
Начались переговоры о формировании правительства

"Новая газета" объявила о прекращении работы
Редакцию выселяют из московского офиса

В Алёшки направилась гуманитарная колонна
При разминировании дорог погибли два человека

Масштабный блэкаут в Днепре, не работает электротранспорт
Сотни тысяч горожан без электричества после российского удара

На НПЗ в Новокуйбышевске пожар после удара украинских дронов
Жители города говорят, что воздушной тревоги не было

Умер британский актер Патрик Стюарт, сыгравший во франшизе "Люди Икс"
Ему было 86 лет

На бывшего замглавы мурманской облдумы Степахно завели дело о госизмене
Степахно якобы передавал материалы украинской разведке

"Новую газету" выселяют из московского офиса
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В Алешках завершили разминирование для гуманитарной миссии
Гуманитарный конвой готов к отправке

В разных странах проходит памятная акция "Возвращение имен"
Акция посвящена памяти жертв политических репрессий

В Испании число жертв крупной ж/д катастрофы возросло до 74-х
Ранее сообщалось о 69 погибших

Кристин Лагард досрочно покинет пост главы ЕЦБ
70-летняя Лагард возглавляет ЕЦБ с ноября 2019 года

Минцифры предложило обязательную регистрацию IMEI ввезенных смартфонов
Об этом узнало РБК

Михаила Светова заочно приговорили к году колонии
Его обвинили в уклонении от исполнения обязанностей "иноагента"

Контейнеровоз из Израиля затонул после атаки БПЛА у берегов Болгарии
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В результате удара по Кременчугу погибли люди, много раненых
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В Израиле расследуют возможное иностранное вмешательство в выборы
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Госкомпании России потратили 17 миллиардов рублей на защиту от дронов
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Власти "ЛНР" заявили об атаке на энергоинфраструктуру
Без света остались 150 тысяч абонентов

Africanews

Israel's final election results show no bloc has won a majority
As opposition politicians meet to explore options for a coalition, the PM has accused Arab-led parties of election fraud.

DR Congo: MSF celebrates Ebola patient discharges in Ituri province
Dancing and singing erupted at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as the last patients were discharged. For the first time since May, the MSF-run facility has no confirmed cases under treatment, although the wider outbreak continues.

CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo's Ebola cases rise
With the virus in three Congolese regions bordering the country, the authorities have also launched awareness campaigns.

Ukraine: Russian strike kills two teenage girls in Chernihiv
A Russian strike on Chernihiv killed two 15-year-old girls and injured 25 people, local officials say. Meanwhile, a US-brokered ceasefire in southern Ukraine is allowing demining work aimed at opening humanitarian routes.

Spain: minute of silence for train crash victims as king visits hospital
Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the crash site.

Cameroon families demand return of relatives from Ukraine
In Cameroon, the “Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers” collective organised a peaceful march on Wednesday, 28 October, to the Russian embassy. They are calling on Russia and the Cameroonian government to work together to dismantle networks recruiting Cameroonians clandestinely into the Russian army.

Libya’s central bank targeted in overnight raid raising fresh concerns
Libya's central bank on Thursday said unidentified individuals raided its headquarters in Tripoli, hours after parliament said it had accepted a request from its governor to resign.

No clear majority emerges as Israel counts final election votes
The Israeli Elections Committee continued counting votes on Thursday from envelopes cast by voters authorized to vote outside their assigned polling stations.

Cubans call for lifting of embargo, express hope for better lives
Cuban citizens expressed hope that the US will respond to the calls of the international community as soon as possible and voiced their wishes for better lives, after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution for the 34th consecutive time urging the US to end its embargo.

DRC: US sanctions on Rwanda draw mixed reactions in Goma
In Goma, some residents want to believe that this additional pressure could help break the deadlock. Michel Kamango hopes the sanctions will affect the parties concerned and help bring about a return to peace.

Putin hails 'natural allies' at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
President Putin welcomed nearly two dozen African leaders to the Kremlin on Wednesday for a two-day Russia-Africa summit.

Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display
From silk-lined limousines to vehicles fitted with bulletproof glass, eight historic popemobiles go on display at the Vatican Museums. The exhibition traces how papal transport has evolved over nearly a century.

French music producer awaits trial six years after police beating
Six years after being violently beaten by three police officers, Michel Zecler is awaiting the opening of their trial on 9 November in Paris. The music producer says he remains deeply scarred and angry over police violence.

Gabon oil rig disaster: Three bodies found, two still missing
Three bodies have been found following the sinking of an oil rig off the coast of Gabon on Saturday, while the search continues for two people still missing, according to an updated toll released by Gabonese authorities overnight from Wednesday to Thursday.

DRC Ebola clinic celebrates departure of last confirmed cases
Medical staff were joined by local residents as they celebrated the departure of the last Ebola patients from a treatment center in DR Congo’s Ituri province. It’s the first time the Médicins Sans Frontières-run clinic has had no confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in May.

A year after Tanzania’s bloody election, victims still await justice
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares
Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.

Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands
Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master's art, permanently tattooed on their skin.

Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 - Across the world

Cameroonian opposition parties condemn the suspension of Issa Tchiroma’s party
Cameroonian opposition parties condemned the three-month suspension of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s political party, the National Salvation Front of Cameroon.

Senegal: What strategies to tackle the debt? [Business Africa]
Senegal is stepping up negotiations with international creditors to ease its public debt burden, estimated at nearly 130% of GDP in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Brazilians divided after defeated candidate Bolsonaro flees to US
As Brazilian media reported the news that defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro had fled to the US, public opinion remained divided. The 45-year-old former senator is under investigation over allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.

Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner country
Accra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.

Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election
Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel's election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.

Tunisian journalist sentenced to four years in jail on terrorism charges
International journalism organisations have condemned Zied el-Heni's conviction on terrorism offenses saying its an escalation of Tunisia's assault on the press.

Libya's eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and Afghanistan
Libya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.

Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night
Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.

6 million in Haiti face severe hunger amid violence, displacement and El Niño
Aid organisations in Haiti are introducing a new programme to help people get enough to eat. Nearly six million people in the Caribbean nation are experiencing severe hunger, according to a new UN-backed report. Almost two million are facing emergency levels of food insecurity.

US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defence ministry over links to Congo rebels
Washington hopes to increase pressure on Kigali to withdraw its troops from the DRC and end support for the M23 group.

Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit
King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch.

Calls for slavery reparations grow louder as British king visits Caribbean
King Charles III's nine-day visit is being overshadowed by increasingly vocal demands for Britain to pay for its role in the slave trade.

Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent
At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.

Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.

Palestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring change
Palestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections.

Recreatrales festival transforms Ouagadougou neighbourhood
In Ouagadougou, an entire neighbourhood brings the Récréâtrales theatre festival to life. For its 14th edition, running from October 24 to 31, residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting performances in their courtyards.

Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo
Africa's latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday, with almost 5,000 fatalities.

King Charles III's Caribbean tour renews calls for UK slavery reparations
The British king begins a tour of the Caribbean today, during which he will visit several former British colonies. It has renewed calls for the UK to apologies and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.

Oil slick from Strait of Hormuz reaches UAE's northern coast
An oil slick from a tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the United Arab Emirates.

Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.

Humanitarian situation worsening in Sudan's camps for displaced people
Displaced and official at Al-Karama 3 camp in the city of El-Damazin in Sudan's Blue Nile state say the humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in the camp, as war rages in the country. "The camp hasn't received any food aid for four months now," says the camp's manager.

Bolsonaro’s son and family flee to Miami after refusing to concede
Flávio Bolsonaro and his family landed in Miami on Monday after leaving Brazil, following his defeat in the presidential election.

Britain's King Charles III attends youth rally in the Bahamas
Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday addressed a youth gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, recalling the Bahamas’ independence celebrations in 1973 and highlighting the country’s cultural achievements and vulnerability to climate change.

South Sudan independence figure Joseph Lagu dies aged 94
South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world's youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only "a machete".

Tanzania announces first major natural gas discovery in a decade
Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay area.

Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the world

South African activists push back on data centre rush
Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.

Russia's President Putin hosts counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea
Russian President Vladimir Putin met for talks with counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday following the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.

Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery closes 'historic' IPO
Africa's largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.

Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.

Whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Bolsonaro unknown
The whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro were unknown on Wednesday after reports that he fled the country. Bolsonaro lost the runoff election to incumbent Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday but has refused to concede defeat.