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Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.

New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year.

Kate visits patients at cancer hospital she raised funds for
The princess completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.

Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win".

As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next
JD Vance delivered the keynote speech to end the party's convention - but the president still took centre stage, the BBC's Daniel Bush writes.

Hull City footballer in crash near training ground
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction
Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December.

Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

I was in the epicentre - I'm so lucky to have lived
Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.

I watched as a hijacked plane flew over my home - moments later my wife was killed
A quarter of a century since the 9/11 attacks, Charles Wolf reflects on his wife's final moments.

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

I was weeks from marrying a violent serial rapist - my loved ones saved my life
Amy, not her real name, has told the BBC how her family and friends sent crucial evidence to police which led to the arrest of rapist Christopher Malcolm.

People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars
Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.

The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer
Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.

'Do I have to turn this gig down?': Female DJs describe harassment behind the decks
Female DJs describe their experiences of safety and the wider issue of sexism in the nightlife scene.

Weekly quiz: Alan Carr collected a prize for which TV show at the NTAs?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Like a hangover': Why your partner's snoring could be impacting your health
Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Civilians told to flee Ukraine's fortress cities as Russia bids to control Donbas
Kramatorsk and Slovyansk are now the main focus of Russian ground assaults, and residents are being told to leave.

First arrest over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
A man is arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after the anti-migrant demonstration on Sunday.

Fraud-accused Southern Water boss appears in court
Matthew Wright is among seven ex-employees accused of manipulating water quality tests.

Five dead and dozens injured in coach crash in Swiss Alps
The tourist coach was carrying dozens of Dutch passengers when it overturned in the south-eastern Swiss Alps.

Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.

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And journalist Peter Bergen on his interview with Bin Laden before 9/11

Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.

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

Pacesetter Russell says Madrid 'has less margin than Monaco'
George Russell goes quickest in first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix - hours after saying the circuit has little margin for error.

Hull fined £30k & bans issued over Chelsea chant
Hull City have been fined £30,000 over discriminatory chanting with the club issuing three supporter bans following their FA Cup defeat by Chelsea in February.

Bed at 6:45am - US Open semi-finalists fight effects of late-night finishes
New York is known as the city that never sleeps. But that comes at a price for US Open stars - including men's semi-finalists Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev.

Hull's Thomas unhurt after car crash
Premier League winger Sorba Thomas's Land Rover overturns in Cottingham.

Al Jazeera

‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza
Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.

Why Pakistan is talking to Iran as the Houthi-Saudi fight escalates
Pakistan faces growing pressure to honour its Saudi defence commitments while keeping diplomatic channels to Iran open.

The vanishing pharmacy of the Sundarbans
As rising seas push salt into the world's largest mangrove, traditional medicinal plants are being lost.

The dystopian legal architecture of the ‘war on terror’ must be dismantled
A quarter-century after 9/11, we are still living under the security order it unleashed.

Arsenal manager Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona move
Gabriel Jesus claims he was forced to train alone before Barcelona move, but Arsenal 'surprised' by criticism.

Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv as Moscow targets capital’s fuel stations
Second day of strikes on fuel stations suggest a new campaign focused on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.

From hunger crisis to ‘obesity’: how Gaza’s UN data is being twisted
US and Israeli officials are using a drop in acute malnutrition cases to claim Gaza has no hunger.

Myanmar airport closed following reported drone attack
Military government pins attack on pro-democracy rebels it has been battling since seizing power in 2021.

‘A historic day’: Spain moves closer to citizenship for Western Saharans
Spain’s parliament backs citizenship for Sahrawis amid tense relations with Morocco after the Ceuta crossing.

FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco to co-host 2030 ​tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.

Swiss police report five killed in Dutch tour bus crash
Bus carrying 45 Dutch tourists overturned and landed in a construction zone near an Alpine village.

Republican midterm message: Democrats are the threat
Republican speakers portrayed Democrats as a threat to America on night two of their midterm convention in Dallas.

Al Jazeera explains massive Israeli blasts on south Lebanon hill
Israeli forces say they used more than 1,100 tonnes of explosives to demolish alleged Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon

‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
US official admits the naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.

Family members wait after deadly Philippines ferry fire
Dozens of passengers are missing after a fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines, killing at least 5 people.

Houthis control key shipping route after gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast
Rapid advance of Iran-backed force threatens key alternative shipping route to Strait of Hormuz.

Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The countries are not opposed to a new map per se; they're testy about the colour shades.

World Athletics Ultimate Championship opens with record $10m prize pot
The inaugural Ultimate Championship opens with Olympic Games champions competing for a record prize pot of $10m.

Pro-Palestine student suspended by King’s College London returns to campus
College lifts suspension amid criticism from student groups over crackdown on pro-Palestine sentiments.

What did 25 years of the “war on terror” leave behind?
US forces have bombed somewhere every year since 2001. AJLabs maps the so-called “war on terror”.

How 9/11 helped Israel sell its war on Palestinians to America
The 'war on terror' made Israeli repression easier to present as part of a shared struggle against a common enemy.

Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons
Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.

Hong Kong court hands stiff jail sentences to Tiananmen vigil activists
Convictions came under draconian national security law imposed on Hong Kong in 2020 following huge protests.

UEFA wants FIFA subsidiaries’ blocked from Infantino discovery fight in US
UEFA urges US court to deny FIFA subsidiaries' bid to join Gianni Infantino discovery fight as president battle rumbles.

From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
One of the biggest changes to US aviation travel was the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (TSA).

Global Times

China, India arrange bilateral meeting between President Xi Jinping, Indian PM Modi: FM
China and India are arranging a bilateral meeting between President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Foreign ...

China raises visa fees for Japanese citizens on reciprocity principle: FM
China's adjustment of visa fees for Japanese citizens traveling to China is a reciprocal arrangement based on the principle of ...

CIFTIS 2026 shows how China's smart construction empowers better living
Walking into the engineering consulting and construction services exhibition area at the ongoing 2026 China International Fair for Trade in ...

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 ...

Building a financial powerhouse is of profound significance for China, world: Global Times editorial

'European preference' scheme only protects 'illusion of European competitiveness'
Global Times

Why is the phone call between Chinese and British leaders significant?: Hai Feng
Hai Feng

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

China launches new remote sensing satellite groups
China launched two new groups of remote sensing satellites from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday.

GT on the spot: Public security tech expo in Lianyungang showcases hummingbird flying vehicles, 'Mech Squad,' smart capture devices for policing
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
GT on the spot: Public security tech expo in Lianyungang showcases hummingbird flying vehicles, 'Mech Squad,' smart capture devices for policing

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 ...

Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report
EU's procurement act reportedly targets China; expert says protectionist, discriminatory move won't solve bloc's problems

EU's procurement act reportedly targets China; expert says protectionist, discriminatory move won't solve bloc's problems
Sharp rebound in business confidence among US companies in China: AmCham Shanghai report

China's NEV sales share hits record high as auto industry shifts to high-quality growth
The dominant position of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China's auto market was further consolidated in August, with NEV sales accounting for a record 60.6 percent of the monthly new car sales, industry data showed on Thursday.

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 ...

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 ... Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

'Travel Frog: China Journey' to shut down over stringent renewal terms by Japanese IP holder: report
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 ... Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

Advanced technology boosts conservation, restoration of Terracotta Warriors in NW China's Shaanxi
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 ... Restoration specialists piece together a terracotta warrior at the on-site conservation lab of the Pit No.1 of the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. ...

Films about 'small narratives' find global audiences as Hollywood's hero formula loses grip
While Christopher Nolan's long-awaited epic reimagining of the Odyssey summoned ancient heroes using Hollywood's full arsenal of scale and spectacle, a different kind of Chinese film was finding audiences abroad by doing the opposite: looking closely at ordinary people, local dialects, and the quiet weight of family memory.

Pipa strings, Kavango drums resound as China-Namibia culture fair roars to life in Windhoek
Cretaceous 'pterosaur Eden' comes to life in Hami as world's first pterosaur museum takes flight

Cretaceous 'pterosaur Eden' comes to life in Hami as world's first pterosaur museum takes flight
Pipa strings, Kavango drums resound as China-Namibia culture fair roars to life in Windhoek

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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

В Челябинской области с выборов сняли четырёх кандидатов от "Яблока"
О последнем решении стало известно сегодня

В Казахстане активиста арестовали за мем о горящем складе Wildberries
Арман Шураев в своё время возглавлял пресс-службу штаба Назарбаева

Гражданина Беларуси в РФ приговорили к 25 годам за "помощь противнику"
Его обвинили в том, что он готовил взрыв на месте вербовки контрактников

Сегодня 25-я годовщина терактов 11 сентября в США
Проходят памятные мероприятия

Журналистка рассказала о встрече с Рощиной и пытках в плену у РФ
Несколько месяцев она содержалась в Мелитополе

Канада ввела санкции против главы МЧС России и его жены
И ещё ряда лиц, причастных к вывозу украинских детей

США усилили санкции против сетей влияния Ирана
Меры направлены и против "Хезболлы"

В Казахстане суд оставил в силе отказ в убежище Мансуру Мовлаеву из Чечни
В Казахстане кассационный суд оставил в силе отказ в предоставлении убежища бежавшему из Чечни Мансуру Мовлаеву. Согласно официальной версии, он не доказал наличие риска преследования в случае возвращения в Россию. О решении суда сообщила "Новая газета Европа" со ссылкой на адвоката Вадима Дроздова. По его словам, с практической точки зрения это означает, что риск фактической передачи Мовлаева России "существенно возрастёт". Уроженец Чечни находится под арестом в Алматы с мая 2025 года. В...

В Киеве под удары РФ попали девятиэтажный дом и АЗС, есть жертвы
Минобороны России заявило об ударах по дата-центрам

В Саратове атакован склад Ozon, в Березниках - завод "Азот"
Удары наносились также по Волгограду

Япония потребовала изменить новую карту мира из-за обозначения Курил
На карте Equal Earth острова обозначены одним цветом с Россией

Британца обвинили в подготовке поджогов заводов по заданию ГРУ
Следствие утверждает, что Джошуа Кэммидж предлагал атаковать четыре предприятия

МАГАТЭ зафиксировало активность на объекте "Гора Кирка" в Иране
США пригрозили нанести по подземному комплексу новый удар

В результате удара России по Павлограду погибли люди. Десятки ранены
Под удар попал и город Днепр

Йеменские хуситы захватили порт Моха и наступают на Баб-эль-Мандеб
"Ансар Алла" оттесняет правительственные войска

Генштаб ВСУ подтвердил поражение трёх кораблей РФ в Новороссийске
И удар по порту в Махачкале

Africanews

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

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.

Egypt air show spotlights drones and military hardware
Dozens of exhibitors from several countries are taking part in the El Alamein International Air Show, held this week at the airport in Egypt's northwestern Mediterranean coast.

Gambian leader vows power boost after violent blackout protests
Gambian President Adama Barrow on Tuesday pledged to boost power supplies by next month after violent protests over blackouts that have dogged the west African country since June

Concerns over wildlife, water supply, as wildfire rages across Mount Kenya
A wildfire has burned about 8,700 hectares of vegetation on Mount Kenya since the fire was first reported on Sept 1, Mount Kenya Trust, an environmental conservation group, said.

'We are tired': Gambians struggle after months of power outages
After months of electricity outages which have recently grown more severe, residents of The Gambia are becoming desperate. Thousands took to the streets on Monday in protest over the blackouts, burning tyres and chanting against the president.

Uncertainty for Burundians in Kenya after president orders foreign-owned businesses closed
Burundians in Nairobi flocked to their embassy on Monday to get travel documents, days after Kenyan president William Ruto ordered the closure of small businesses run by foreigners.

Tunisian journalists protest after arrest of reporter
Dozens of journalists protested in Tunisia on Tuesday over the arrest of a reporter on money-laundering charges, accusations his lawyer said were unfounded

Senegal lawmakers push back against PM Lo over IMF agreement
The International Monetary Fund took centre stage on Tuesday during debates in Senegal's National Assembly. Laying out the government’s general policy statement, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo defended its recent agreement with the IMF on a three year aid programme worth $2.2 billion.

Foreigners in Kenya given 90 days to regularise documents
The Kenyan government on Tuesday gave foreigners running businesses in the country 90 days to obtain or update required documents, including work permits and business licenses. The move followed remarks by the president about foreign-owned businesses that sparked panic in immigrant communities.

WFP says Ebola response in Congo must include food aid
World Food Programme Country Director David Stevenson said the response to Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo must go beyond health care alone.

Man wanted over killing own family in UK pleads guilty to gun offenses in South Africa
A man wanted by British police over the killings of his wife and two daughters pleaded guilty Tuesday to firearms offenses in South Africa, where he was arrested in July while on the run.

Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption
Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli to resign.

South Africa renews legal bid to stop US auction of Nelson Mandela memorabilia
Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe, authorised the sale to raise funds for a memorial garden near her father's grave in Qunu.

Kenya temporary amnesty eases fears among East African migrants
A temporary amnesty for undocumented East African migrants in Kenya after the government urged them to formally register at their embassies and further extended their stay in the country.