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English FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
The English Football Association is set to join Wales in withdrawing backing for Infantino's bid to continue as Fifa president.

Teacher has ground-breaking surgery while pregnant to treat baby's intestinal defect
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.

BBC reports from inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C
Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

Glasgow praised for saving Commonwealth Games as baton passes to Amdavad
The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event.

How parents and pupils took on 'cruel', 'authoritarian' schools - and won
Discipline at an academy trust went too far - parents, pupils and former teachers tell BBC Panorama.

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life citing 'endless, ongoing scrutiny'
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Reform UK would use Royal Navy to stop small boats
The party's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be the "largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two”.

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.

New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

What are the 'luteal uglies' and how are they affecting women?
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

Steve Rosenberg at the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place.

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives
Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.

More protein or less? The foods to get you through
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

Why women feel the heat more - and some simple things that can help
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

How to get the most out of your electric fan
Point it at your face? Use a bowl of ice? Open a window? Our experts separate fact from fiction.

How to keep dogs and other pets cool
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

Father felt helpess trying to save son, 7, from sea
Shahin Ahmed says he was pushed back by waves as he tried to reach his son.

Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police
Conservatives have called for all images of suspects to be run through facial recognition software.

Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order
The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings
The PM says enforcement is being increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.

Man arrested after death of nine-year-old girl found injured in industrial estate
Police were called to Elliot Industrial Estate in the Angus town shortly after midnight.

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

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Is The World Cup For Sale?
Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa says Burnham as criticism grows.

The Democrats need to win Michigan… so why is it splitting the party?
A centrist and a left wing candidate go head to head in Michigan.

English FA set to join Welsh in withdrawing support for Infantino
The English Football Association is set to write to Fifa president Gianni Infantino withdrawing its support amid the fallout from his scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors.

Liverpool ship four second-half goals to leave Iraola with much to ponder
Liverpool conclude their pre-season US tour with a 4-2 defeat against Leeds, having held a two-goal half-time lead in Chicago.

From European hopes to relegation form - will Moyes reignite Everton?
Everton competed for the European places before falling away last season. BBC Sport examines whether David Moyes is the right man to turn them around this term.

Man Utd boss Skinner leaves role before WSL season
Manchester United manager Marc Skinner steps down from his position before the start of the Women's Super League season.

Newcastle sign Braga keeper Hornicek for £25.7m
Newcastle United sign goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga for £25.7m.

'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts
Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future.

Irish boxer Reeves critical but stable in hospital
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was carried out of the ring on a stretcher in Dublin on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Wales FA withdraws support for Infantino re-election after FIFA stake plan
Wales is the first federation to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after botched World Cup investment plan.

Dangerous summers: How heatwaves and wildfires change life across Europe
Climate change makes Europe's summers hotter, intensifying fires and droughts while threatening lives and economies.

‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs
Cases across many countries point to a worrying trend of men gathering on the internet to carry out sexual abuse crimes.

Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup
Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup.

Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode
Agriculture minister ​says testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of 49 dead and 35 sick terns.

Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?
Suspected attacker, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, killed at least three people in the US on Saturday.

‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’
‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’

Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at Rocket Classic
Thorbjornsen, who joined the Tour as a rookie in 2025, is widely considered one of the rising stars of US golf.

Spanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her property
Spanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her property

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to injury
Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, will miss the tour after sustaining an on-field injury in the UK last month.

‘Tell us’: Gaza family trapped between hope and pain over missing brothers
The disappearance of two boys last year has turned the Abdel Aal family’s life into an endless search for answers.

Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s ageing power grid collapsed on Sunday after a weekend of outages and amid US-imposed fuel shortages.

Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.

Trump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to begin
US President Trump says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.

Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concerns
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.

The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.

Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.

Suicide bombing kills at least 14 people in Pakistan’s Swat Valley
Footage shows blast victims hurried into a hospital in northwestern Pakistan, after a suicide bombing.

Iran war live: Iranian foreign ministry says no current talks with US
US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday.

Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday
The US president says Gulf allies and Tehran urged him to delay planned strikes, as oil prices dropped in response.

Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereignty
Lula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.

Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
Tens of thousands of people have been killed in the ongoing war between army chief al-Burhan and RSF commander Dagalo.

Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest
Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.

Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon
Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.

UK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossings
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.

Global Times

China cements global shipbuilding lead as vessel orders surge, marine economy gains pace in H1
China's marine economy outpaced overall growth in the first half of 2026, with gross ocean product rising 5.1 percent year-on-year ...

German industry federation warns of 'China Shock 2.0'; expert says externalizing problems won't help solve own issue
The Federation of German Industries (BDI) reportedly warned that the growing problems with China are hitting the industry hard and ...

Sinopec completes largest single-site PVA production base, lifting annual PVA production capacity to 210,000 tons
Sinopec Chongqing SVW Chemical Co Ltd opened a 50,000-ton-per-year specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) unit on Monday, taking the site's total ...

China's cyberspace regulator penalizes over 1,840 accounts for misconduct in group livestreaming, including vulgar content
China's cyberspace regulator has intensified a campaign to clean up misconduct in group livestreaming entertainment, targeting issues such as excessive ...

Draw the sword! China will not allow anyone to run amok at its doorstep: Global Times editorial

Internal conflicts within the US China strategy root cause of its AI policy dilemma
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GT Voice: Western vilification won't slow growth of China's AI
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Extreme weathers sweep Chinese regions as risk grows for strongest Super El Nino in 150 years
Extreme weather warnings were issued across multiple parts of China on Sunday, with heavy rainfall and extreme heat sweeping across multiple regions, amid a developing super El Nino event which, combined with typhoons and monsoon activity, has altered atmospheric circulation patterns over southern China and could become one ...

Former water resources technician prosecuted for retaining classified topographic maps 8 years after resignation, Chinese authorities urge stricter safeguards
China launches campaign against organized crime with focus on local 'bullies' and gangs in cyberspace

China launches campaign against organized crime with focus on local 'bullies' and gangs in cyberspace
Former water resources technician prosecuted for retaining classified topographic maps 8 years after resignation, Chinese authorities urge stricter safeguards

China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response
China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response COVID-19 infections rise in China but remain moderate; no new pathogens detected: China CDC Among the three most prevalent pathogens detected in respiratory samples collected from influenza-like illness cases at sentinel hospitals nationwide over the past week, COVID-19 continues to rank first, with a ... 51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.

COVID-19 infections rise in China but remain moderate; no new pathogens detected: China CDC
China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response Among the three most prevalent pathogens detected in respiratory samples collected from influenza-like illness cases at sentinel hospitals nationwide over the past week, COVID-19 continues to rank first, with a ... 51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.

51 confirmed dead, 10 still missing in mountain collapse in SW China's Chongqing
China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response China's third medical expert team arrives in DR Congo to support Ebola response COVID-19 infections rise in China but remain moderate; no new pathogens detected: China CDC Among the three most prevalent pathogens detected in respiratory samples collected from influenza-like illness cases at sentinel hospitals nationwide over the past week, COVID-19 continues to rank first, with a ... The death toll from a mountain collapse in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has risen to 51, and 10 people are still missing, local authorities said Thursday.

Trade-in program drives smart, green cooling upgrade across China
Main structure of first cross-border ropeway between China and Russia completed

Main structure of first cross-border ropeway between China and Russia completed
Trade-in program drives smart, green cooling upgrade across China

US lawmakers' request for information from DoorDash on use of Chinese AI models 'politically driven,' reflects growing anxiety over tech hegemony
US lawmakers have requested information from food delivery company DoorDash on its use of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models, CNBC reported over the weekend. Chinese industry experts said on Sunday that the US lawmakers' actions are largely driven by a political agenda to curb the rising adoption of ...

Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput hits record high of 203,881 TEUs despite typhoon impact
Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday. ... China's central bank to stick to moderately loose monetary policy, backed up by effective incremental measures in H2 The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, pledged to keep monetary policy moderately loose in the second half of 2026, to be accompanied by pragmatic, effective, incremental ... China's gaming industry embraces AI innovation at 2026 ChinaJoy held in Shanghai AI becomes the highlight of the 23rd ChinaJoy held in Shanghai during the weekend, where nearly 900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions showcased a full spectrum of AI-enabled gaming ...

China's central bank to stick to moderately loose monetary policy, backed up by more effective incremental measures in H2
Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput hits record high of 203,881 TEUs despite typhoon impact Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday. ... The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, pledged to keep monetary policy moderately loose in the second half of 2026, to be accompanied by pragmatic, effective, incremental ... China's gaming industry embraces AI innovation at 2026 ChinaJoy held in Shanghai AI becomes the highlight of the 23rd ChinaJoy held in Shanghai during the weekend, where nearly 900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions showcased a full spectrum of AI-enabled gaming ...

China's gaming industry embraces AI innovation at 2026 ChinaJoy held in Shanghai
Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput hits record high of 203,881 TEUs despite typhoon impact Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday. ... China's central bank to stick to moderately loose monetary policy, backed up by effective incremental measures in H2 The People's Bank of China (PBC), the central bank, pledged to keep monetary policy moderately loose in the second half of 2026, to be accompanied by pragmatic, effective, incremental ... AI becomes the highlight of the 23rd ChinaJoy held in Shanghai during the weekend, where nearly 900 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions showcased a full spectrum of AI-enabled gaming ...

Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture
Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ...

Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China
Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ...

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Shanghai launches campaign targeting cyberbullying and toxic fan culture Shanghai recently has launched a special campaign targeting against cyberbullying and toxic fan culture, vowing to crack down on accounts that use AI to spread rumors, engage in malicious doxxing, ... Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Equestrian performance event featuring traditional horse-riding skills held in Sichuan, SW China Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ...

Chinese film screening brings cultural insights, shared joy to Zimbabwean audience
Laughter and cheers rippled through a packed cinema in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, on Saturday as scenes from the vibrant Chinese comedy-drama "One and Only" unfolded on the big screen.

Migrant worker poet finds his voice amid China's grassroots literary surge
China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach

China's online literature grows in scale, expands global reach
Migrant worker poet finds his voice amid China's grassroots literary surge

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Forbes: потери селлеров Wildberries могут достигать 280 млрд рублей
Повреждены до 22% всей площади складов компании

Власти Белгородской области: за сутки при ударах ВСУ погибли четверо
Сгорел корпус БГТУ

Удары по Крыму: пожар в Керчи, трое погибших
В Керчи горел жилой дом

Трамп заявил, что 3 августа возобновятся переговоры с Ираном
Где и когда - он не уточнил

ВСУ ударили по складу Wildberries под Владимиром
В Белгороде горел корпус БГТУ, где тестировали беспилотники

1 человек погиб, более 30 пострадали при ударах по Запорожью
На город сбросили авиабомбы

Посредники заявили о согласии Израиля прекратить удары по Газе
Официального подтверждения со стороны израильского правительства пока нет

Ozon начал перемещать дорогие товары со складов в пункты выдачи
На фоне атак ВСУ на российскую логистическую инфраструктуру

Россия вновь атаковала склад маркетплейса Rozetka под Киевом
И почтовый терминал под Харьковом

Президент Армении вновь назначил Никола Пашиняна премьер-министром
После технической отставки правительства

Дональд Трамп заявил об отмене удара по Ирану
Тегеран запросил время на заключение сделки

В аэропорту Энтеббе открыли памятник Йонатану Нетаньяху
Старший брат премьер-министра Израиля погиб в 1976 году во время освобождения заложников

Число погибших при взрыве у ресторана в центре Москвы выросло до пяти
Двое пострадвших умерли в больнице

В Самарской области атакован логистический центр Wildberries
В Саратовской области целью атаки был НПЗ

Компании и госучреждения РФ ищут экспертов по воинскому учёту
Активный поиск начался в последнюю неделю

Взрыв в Москве: трое погибших, власти заявили о теракте
Взрыв произошёл в ресторане, расположенном в высотке

Лидеры 22 стран ЕС раскритиковали власти Испании в связи с Сеутой
Испанский премьер заявляет об "эгоизме" ряда стран ЕС

Российские военные ударили по складу украинского маркетплейса Rozetka
В Броварах Киевской области

Рубио: США попытаются возобновить переговоры РФ и Украины
По его словам, усилия для этого будут приложены в ближайшие недели

Трех жителей Волгограда задержали за съемку пожара на складе Wildberries
Видео с их извинениями опубликовало издание V1.ru

Africanews

Jazz bridges cultures at Abuja's 'Jazz Across Continents' festival
Soulful melodies, African rhythms and international influences filled the Transcorp Hilton Abuja as musicians and jazz enthusiasts gathered for the second edition of Jazz Across Continents.

Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Egypt, triggering emergency response
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Egyptian city of Suez early Monday, shaking buildings across Cairo and prompting authorities to activate emergency response plans. No casualties or significant damage were immediately reported.

30 African countries included in permanent visa bond scheme
Nationals from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, will face security deposits of up to 20,000 U.S. dollars when applying for certain business and tourist visas under a permanent visa bond program announced by the United States.

Tankers 'waiting for permission' to transit through Strait of Hormuz, Iran says
Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency aired footage Sunday of what it said were vessels "waiting for permission" from Iran to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind released on bail but still faces charges
Moroccan rapper El Mahdi Lyoubi has been temporarily released from custody after a court granted him bail. He’s charged with insulting a constitutional institution and faces up to two years in prison. A trial date has been set for October 2.

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA leadership as pressure mounts on Infantino
European football’s governing body has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, UEFA said in a blistering statement on Saturday. The announcement followed Infantino’s U-turn over a plan sell World Cup profits to private investors.

Guinea opts out of planned ECOWAS single currency, the eco
Guinea says it’s opting out of the ECOWAS single currency. The 12 member West African economic bloc is set to launch the monetary union and eco currency in July 2027. Guinea is the first member state to say it's retaining its national currency.

Authorities in Tigray accuse Addis Ababa of 'launching open war'
Authorities in Ethiopia’s Tigray region accused the federal government of launching a military offensive on Saturday, reigniting fears of a return to war.

Life in Spanish enclave of Ceuta resumes after sudden migrant surge
Life in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is slowly getting back to normal, residents say, days after a sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants entered the tiny territory on the tip of North Africa. Most of the migrants have returned to Morocco and shops and cafes are starting to reopen.

Moroccan migrants return from Ceuta tired and disillusioned
Tired and disappointed, migrants pushed back from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta returned to Morocco on Saturday, eager to get home. A sudden surge of some 60,000 migrants over the course of a few days, triggered an international crisis and saw Spain deploy armed forces to the tiny territory.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor
Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence
The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza
Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll
Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave
France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave
Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne
A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants
The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 27 and wounding dozens more
Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

Campaigners demand sanctuary for Johannesburg Zoo elephants
Behind the fences of Johannesburg Zoo, three elephants are at the centre of a growing legal battle. Animal welfare campaigners say captivity is no place for them and are asking the courts to order their transfer to a rewilding sanctuary.

Kenya: Fifteen elephants found dead of suspected pesticide poisoning
Initial investigations suggest they died after ingesting pesticides used on nearby tomato farms.

United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.

Mali: HRW accuses Russian paramilitaries of killing 8 civilians
Russian paramilitaries from Africa Corps, which is supporting Mali in its fight against insurgents, killed eight civilians, including three children, in June airstrikes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report Friday.

Ghana forecasts 16% fall in cocoa production following bad weather and disease
Ghana is warning of a sharp drop in cocoa production next season, with output expected to fall by at least 16 percent.

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' school, expand scholarship
Oprah Winfrey will close the prestigious girls' school she founded in South Africa after the 2027 academic year, marking the end of nearly two decades of campus-based education.

IMF completes reviews in Egypt unlocking $1.8 billion
The prime minister has welcomed the news, saying it is a renewed vote of confidence in the country's economic reform programme.

Asia’s soccer body joins opposition to Infantino’s plan for private investors
Asia’s soccer body joined opposition to Gianni Infantino’s plan for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup and said Friday FIFA must urgently review its management style.

Spain and Morocco reinforce border after tens of thousands cross into Ceuta
Officials estimate that more than 49,000 people crossed between Morocco and Ceuta in a 24-hour period.

UK sees record day for Channel migrant crossings piling pressure on government
Britain has recorded its busiest day of migrant crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in small boats across the English Channel in just 24 hours.

Analysts believe US-Iran war at critical point with potential for further escalation
Analysts say the U.S.-Iran war is at a critical point with the potential for further escalation, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes resumes and hopes for a quick end to the five-month conflict fade

Voter registration opens as Haiti eyes december polls
Haiti has launched voter registration ahead of December's elections, the country's first in a decade. Ten registration centres have opened across generally secure areas of Port au Prince, as hopeful voters begin signing up in a key step toward restoring democratic rule.

Hamas agrees to completely disarm in plan including Israeli withdrawal
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

Activists in Kenya demand release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye
Activists gathered in Kenya's capital of Nairobi on Thursday to demand the release of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, a day after he collapsed in court in Kampala

Egyptian PM announces investigation after Damietta port drone attack
Egypt's Prime Minister said Thursday that the country would now be examining the remains of a drone that attacked two vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta on Wednesday.

Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash
Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.

Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials
Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.

Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco
Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist

S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence
Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead
Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years
Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.

George Clooney evacuates French estate as wildfires rage
Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, have evacuated their French estate as fast-moving wildfires continue to sweep across southern France.

Burkina Faso media regulator fines Canal+ over free access to state TV
It accuses the French satellite television service of failing to comply with an obligation to provide free access to Burkinabe TV.

Sudan farmers struggle as Iran conflict drives costs higher
Thousands of miles from the fighting, Sudanese farmers are feeling the impact of the war in Iran, as rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten food production in a country already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

Ceuta calls for emergency as thousands of migrants cross
Authorities in Ceuta asked the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory on Thursday.

AI-generated Africa map blunder overshadows U.S. presentation at global AIDS conference
A U.S. State Department presentation at a major global health conference has sparked criticism after an AI-generated map of Africa wrongly labelled every country on the continent.

Kenya restores electricity after major power outage
Power has been restored to several parts of Kenya after a widespread blackout left large areas without electricity overnight.

South Sudan's president dismisses central bank governor
The removal of Johnny Ohisa comes as Salva Kiir makes sweeping changes in the senior ranks of his government.

The US and Iran trade missile barrages as hopes dim for a quick resolution
The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for any quick resolution.

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe after killing of at least 19 Malian soldiers
Amnesty International is calling for a war crimes investigation after at least 19 Malian soldiers were allegedly executed despite surrendering.