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Key points at a glance
Here’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.

Chris Mason: Budget felt cautious despite its range of small measures
The chancellor has had to grapple with a mix of public finances and household finances being a mess.

Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

The main announcements from the Budget - and how they will be funded
The BBC's Joe Pike explains key things outlined by the Chancellor.

How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash
People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.

What we know about the crash so far
More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the incident occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election
His arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists
The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Clock ticks down for Canada lotto winner to claim massive prize
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).

Tax thresholds remain unchanged - here's what it means for your pay
The point at which you start to pay tax, and the point where you tip into paying a higher rate of tax have been frozen for three more years.

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence
The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered
The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Watch: How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.

Babydoll singer says life will 'never be the same again' after UK number one
The singer is finding genuine joy in life again after a difficult period led to him quitting music.

Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain
Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.

A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy

You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why
Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says

Four investigations Democrats could launch if they win control of Congress
Democrats have promised a wave of probes into the Trump administration if they win back the House.

Burnham rules out early general election in next 12 months
The prime minister has denied speculation from some opposition parties that he will go to the country in spring 2027.

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental'
The entertainer gives evidence at his trial on charges including rape and assault, which he denies.

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta dies aged 96
Huerta fought for farm workers' rights in the 1960s and 1970s and had continued to work addressing immigration and voting issues.

Blindfolded wife 'felt stranger's hand' during sex with husband, court told
Four men are currently on trial accused of sexual offences against Joanne Young, which they deny.

'Dissident republicans may be responsible' for hotel explosive device, police say
The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at Ebrington Square in the Waterside.

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Red Roses make six changes but Kildunne on bench again
Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne is named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to his side to face the United States.

Labuschagne's form hits record low but Australia hint at future
Marnus Labuschagne's poor form hit a record low but Australia's new guard stood up to put the tourists in a strong position in the decisive Test against South Africa.

Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks at the club's training ground.

Perez signs multi-year extension with Cadillac
Sergio Perez will remain with Cadillac until 2029 after signing a multi-year contract extension.

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Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation in the US
Rates will remain 3.75-4 percent even as inflation continues to rise.

US jury convicts Rwandan American of lying about role in genocide
Jurors heard competing witness testimony on where Eric Nshimiye was and what he was doing in April 1994.

Putin tells African leaders Moscow will not pursue ‘neo-colonialism’
Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.

Students on hunger strike in India demand restoration of student union
Students at New Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia university are on hunger strike demanding a student union.

Five key takeaways from the UK Autumn Budget
The United Kingdom's government says its policies are for the 'working people of Britain'.

Fuel costs force US cruise ship to suspend multiyear voyage in Cambodia
Hundreds of passengers are stranded after the ship’s three-and-a-half-year voyage is cut short due to fuel costs.

Jerusalem Daily: What’s next after Israel’s elections?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are both claiming victory in Israel’s election

Balad leader blasts ‘racist’ exclusion of Arab parties in Israel
Elections have yielded no clear winner but opposition bloc refuses to ally with Arab parties.

Sudan war and inflation leave families struggling to survive in Khartoum
Soaring food prices and shrinking incomes force families in Sudan's capital to borrow money and skip meals.

Canada-EU summit: What do both sides want, and what’s at stake?
The EU has proposed to make Canada its first associate member amid tensions over US tariffs.

Bank of Canada raises interest rates for the first time in three years
The central bank increased the key rate by a quarter point as soaring energy prices pushed up inflation.

Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 jets, plans S-400 acquisition
PM Abiy Ahmed makes announcement during a Moscow summit as Ethiopia battles armed groups in Tigray and Amhara.

Kremlin says European countries not included in next Ukraine talks
The comment comes as UK and Netherlands pledge extra military support for Kyiv.

Israeli soldier visiting UK faces war crimes complaint
New UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier highlights a global legal campaign to end systemic impunity.

US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns anti-Muslim election rhetoric

What is the controversy between Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and China?
The French superstar's comments about Mao Zedong have drawn the ire of China, a lucrative market for sports teams.

Father grieving 6 children wants Pastor Mackenzie ‘locked away for life’
All of Stephen Mwiti Joseph’s children are presumed dead after his wife abducted them to follow a self-declared pastor.

Bolsonaro turns up in Florida after vanishing from public view
Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate, landed in Florida after fleeing the country with his family.

Are GCC countries looking for a regional security pact with Iran?
Observers say diverging views are unlikely to turn current diplomatic efforts into a lasting infrastructure.

Boxer Serrano to hang up gloves in Puerto Rico farewell on January 9
Amanda Serrano will defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight world boxing titles against Australia's Skye ⁠Falzon.

Shadman Islam’s 99 leads Bangladesh to 213-3 vs West Indies in first Test
Bad light prevents Shadman Islam from completing century against West Indies in opener of first cricket Test in Mirpur.

Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election
Bolsonaro and his family have fled to the US amid a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports.

Why Arab parties may not be the ‘kingmakers’ in this Israeli election
Exit poll projections show that if Eisenkot’s bloc teamed up with Arab parties, they could potentially unseat Bibi.

Espionage threats blur lines between security and dissent in Iran
Iran is using the threat of spy networks to detain and execute political opponents, analysts say.

Why are three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea?
The deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.

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Once known for grasslands and volcanoes, Ulanqab is emerging as a computing hub and expanding its AI industry
Nearly ten years ago, Zhao Lin, a fresh college graduate from Ulanqab who dreamed of landing a job in a ...

Real Madrid apologizes over Mbappé's inappropriate remarks amid Chinese fans' outrage
Real Madrid issued an apology on Wednesday over offensive remarks made by its French forward Kylian Mbappé that sparked widespread ...

ADMM‑Plus convenes with China topics being exploited, risks reducing platform to tool for bloc-building: experts
At the 20th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) that opened on Wednesday ...

Chinese-US team identifies 237-m-yr-old amphibian that lived entirely in the sea
An international team of researchers from Chinese and US universities has discovered fossils of a new amphibian species dating back ...

Hello Kitty should not dance with Japan's right wing: Global Times editorial

Why China's reaction to Mbappé's offensive remarks is not simply 'fervent nationalism'
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GT Voice: Caterpillar's legal fight exposes paradox of Western protectionism against China
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German president's first day of visit in Anhui highlights Germany's 'dual-track' approach to China: expert
"Essentially, China's first opening-up to the West took place here," German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wrote in an Instagram post on Tuesday after completing the first day of his visit in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui Province. His itinerary included a visit to the former residence of Li ...

Chinese team finds 3 new planets, prompting new questions about Earth's future
Liaoning carrier group expands operations in western Pacific

Liaoning carrier group expands operations in western Pacific
Chinese team finds 3 new planets, prompting new questions about Earth's future

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. ... Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. ... China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. ...

Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China
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. ... The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. ... China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. ...

China, 25 other countries sign UN convention on negotiable cargo documents
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. ... Australia returns 2 cultural relics to China The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) handed over two Chinese cultural relics to China's National Cultural Heritage Administration in Canberra at 2:52 p.m. local time on Wednesday. ... China, Ghana and 24 other countries on Monday became the first signatories to the United Nations Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents at a signing ceremony in Accra, capital of Ghana. ...

China's independently developed super-large-diameter shield machine is powering through the world's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel
China's agricultural drone fleet exceeds 300,000 units, ranking first in the world

China's agricultural drone fleet exceeds 300,000 units, ranking first in the world
China's independently developed super-large-diameter shield machine is powering through the world's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel

China, EU key forces in upholding multilateral trade; Chinese commerce minister urges joint efforts in solving EU problems
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Tuesday that China and the EU are key forces in upholding the multilateral trading system, stressing that China is not the source of the EU's problems but a partner in solving them. He urged the EU to work with China to ...

China's innovative anti-cancer drugs highlighted at global oncology event
New anti-cancer drugs developed by China took center stage at a recent international oncology event, highlighting the country's rising strength in pharmaceutical innovation. China steps up efforts to boost EU inbound travel In a fresh bid to reinvigorate inbound tourism from Europe, the Mission of China to the EU unveiled a campaign at Brussels Airport on Tuesday (Belgian time), shining a spotlight ... Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive double-digit growth in China's industrial profits Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official ...

China steps up efforts to boost EU inbound travel
China's innovative anti-cancer drugs highlighted at global oncology event New anti-cancer drugs developed by China took center stage at a recent international oncology event, highlighting the country's rising strength in pharmaceutical innovation. In a fresh bid to reinvigorate inbound tourism from Europe, the Mission of China to the EU unveiled a campaign at Brussels Airport on Tuesday (Belgian time), shining a spotlight ... Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive double-digit growth in China's industrial profits Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official ...

Electronics, high-tech manufacturing drive double-digit growth in China's industrial profits
China's innovative anti-cancer drugs highlighted at global oncology event New anti-cancer drugs developed by China took center stage at a recent international oncology event, highlighting the country's rising strength in pharmaceutical innovation. China steps up efforts to boost EU inbound travel In a fresh bid to reinvigorate inbound tourism from Europe, the Mission of China to the EU unveiled a campaign at Brussels Airport on Tuesday (Belgian time), shining a spotlight ... Robust growth in the electronics industry and high-tech manufacturing helped drive a double-digit increase in the profits of China's major industrial firms during the first nine months of 2026, official ...

Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ... Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ...

Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body
Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ... Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ...

Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties
Saudi university holds event to promote Saudi-Chinese cultural exchanges Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh held an event on Tuesday titled "Melody of China in the Heart of the Kingdom" to promote cultural and intellectual exchanges between Saudi ... Inheritor of carved lacquer art presents craft on porcelain body Zhu Jiang polishes a piece of work of the carved lacquer craft on porcelain body in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 26, 2026. Born in 1976, Zhu ... "My bond with China began around 1988," said Saleh Al-Saqri, the first cultural counselor of the Saudi Embassy in China, recalling his student days when studying in the United Kingdom ...

'Kung Fu Punk' gives 'wuxia' a new look in 'Phantom Blade Zero': producer Liang Qiwei
Many overseas players who have tried the demo of the Chinese AAA game Phantom Blade Zero have gone on to explore traditional Chinese martial arts, searching online communities for information about kung fu, Wing Chun and internal cultivation.

Australia returns two Song Dynasty statue heads, representative relics of stone carving art, to China
Saudi Arabia's first cultural counselor to China tells youth to seize 'golden opportunities' in bilateral ties

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В ФРГ задержали двух белорусов по подозрению в подготовке диверсий
По заданию России

Круизный лайнер прервал путешествие из-за подорожания топлива
И высадил пассажиров в Камбодже из-за подорожания топлива

Минюст потребовал лишить статуса шестерых уехавших из России адвокатов
Основанием стали поправки к закону об адвокатуре

США ввели санкции против двух россиян за помощь IT-специалистам КНДР
В отмывании денег

Омбудсмены Украины и России: в Алешках соблюдается режим прекращения огня
Там проводится гуманитарная миссия – разминирование маршрутов для эвакуации оставшихся в городе жителей

Владимир Путин назвал Илона Маска "гениальным человеком"
И заявил о "тесном контакте" с ним

Расходы США на войну с Ираном превысили 47 миллиардов долларов
Более чем на четверть выше июльских оценок Пентагона

Беспилотники атаковали контейнеровоз в Чёрном море
Это по меньшей мере третья атака за месяц

Экс-кандидат в президенты Бразилии Флавиу Болсонару прилетел в США
Более суток не было известно, где он

Великобритания выделит Украине дополнительно 10 миллиардов фунтов
7 миллиардов фунтов на экономическую поддержку и 3 миллиарда – на оружие

Россия наращивает закупки протезов из Германии
Россия ввезла в пять раз больше протезов, чем до начала войны

В Белграде несовершеннолетний напал на охрану посольства Израиля
Нападавший был застрелен полицией

В Испании столкнулись два поезда. Погибли десятки человек
Два вагона одного из поездов сошли с рельсов

На Кубани объявили угрозу чрезвычайной ситуации из-за нехватки свалок
В Краснодарском крае ввели "режим повышенной готовности" из-за нехватки свалок и мусорных полигонов. Соответствующее распоряжение подписал губернатор Вениамин Кондратьев. В документе заявляется об угрозе возникновения чрезвычайной ситуации регионального характера. Так называемый режим повышенной готовности будет действовать в Новороссийске, Сочи, Горячем Ключе, а также в Туапсинском, Апшеронском, Белореченском, Ейском, Курганинском, Староминском и Темрюкском районах. Там могут возникнуть...

Ozon оценил убытки от атак беспилотников в 30 млрд рублей
С августа ударам подверглись 11 складов компании

В Иране приговорили к 5 годам тюрьмы кинорежиссёра Джафара Панахи
Приговор вынесен заочно

"Читай-город" потратил 100 млн рублей на утилизацию запрещённых книг
Сеть уже штрафовали за продажу запрещённых книг

Блок Нетаньяху лидирует на выборах с небольшим отрывом
При этом ни одна из коалиций не получает большинства в парламенте

МВД РФ объявило в розыск пресс-секретаря "Идите лесом" Чувиляева
Проект "Идите лесом" помогает российским дезертирам с украинского фронта

Украинские военные атаковали химзавод "Азот" в Тульской области
Это крупнейший производитель аммиака и азотных удобрений.

Africanews

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 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.

No clear winner in Israel's first election since Hamas attack in 2023
The vote has widely been seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, with turnout the highest in decades.

Judge throws out attempted murder case against Zimbabwe VP's ex-wife
After 7 years on remand, the ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice president walked out of a Harare prison on Tuesday after a judge ordered her release. Marry Mubaiwa had been accused of attempting to murder her former husband Constantino Chiwenga in 2019.

Sana'a factory in flames as Houthis, government forces exchange strikes
Houthi media reported that Saudi-backed government forces have launched airstrikes on a "Hamdan" cement factory in Sana'a on Tuesday.

Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory
Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.

Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv
Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes.

Senegal's finance committee to review revised budget key to IMF deal
The country has been grappling with a debt burden that the IMF says had reached 132 per cent of gross domestic product by ⁠the end of 2024.

Iranian president says Middle East can solve its problems without United States
Masoud Pezeshkian made the comments during talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.

Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.

Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament
Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.

Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a video appearing to show him joking about Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked outrage in China.

South Africa claims 7.6 kilometre-long freight train is the longest ever
A government-run company in South Africa claims that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run.

Botanists comb Gabon's rich rainforests with nature on the line
Each year, Gabon's lush rainforests yield the discovery of previously unknown plant species to botanists like Archange Boupoya, who believes that this exceptional yet largely mysterious natural wealth needs cataloguing to save.

Poor jail conditions blamed for deaths of 33 miners in Nigeria
Poor jail conditions led to the deaths of 33 young miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in central Nigeria, investigators said Tuesday, describing their treatment as “cruel and inhuman.”

South Africa: Athlete traverses 600 monkey bars under a 216-metre bridge
Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Bagan
Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.

DRC's former leader Kabila is Rwandan 'proxy,' Tshisekedi tells lawmakers
DR Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is a Rwandan stooge, his successor Felix Tshisekedi told lawmakers on Tuesday. Kabila this month joined forces with the Kigali-backed M23 armed group that's been leading an insurgency in eastern DRC for more than a decade.

Kylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversy
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.

Egypt detains journalist Lina Attalah after court ruling
Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the country's leading independent news outlet Mada Masr, was detained by security forces after being fined in a swift trial on Tuesday, the publication said.

How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food future
Frozen in the Arctic: How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food future

Benin fashion show takes inspiration from the seabed
A fashion show on the shores of Lake Toho in Ouidah to unveil 16 new indigo patterns inspired by the ocean.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch on life in space, humanity and her African connection
In an exclusive interview with Africanews on the sidelines of the ceremony, Koch reflected on how seeing Earth from space changed her perspective on humanity, global cooperation and the importance of diversity in exploration.

Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins hunger strike
Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.

Israelis vote in pivotal election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkot
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.

Qatar sends 15 buses to Senegal ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.

Ethiopia: At least 60 Christians killed in attacks in Oromia region
Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.

Turkey: tornado kills at least four workers at Antalya construction site
At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.

IOC president arrives in Senegal ahead of the Youth Olympic Games
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.

Ukraine: firefighters battle flames and rescue dog from Kyiv ruins
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.

University students in The Gambia protest over poor campus conditions
Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.

Niger accuses Chad of drone attack that killed two civilians
The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.

Israel: October 7 families remember victims as voters head to polls
In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.

Harry Kane become first English footballer to win Ballon d'Or in 25 years
He is the first English player in 25 years to win the sport's most presitigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

South African ambassador calls for talks to ease tensions with US
Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.

France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest
Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

Human rights activists condemn alleged abduction of Tanzanian govt critic
Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring Ken