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Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.

Watch: Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time
Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.

Plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community disrupted, say police
Two men were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, say counter-terror police.

Tim Westwood charged with two more sexual offences
The alleged sexual offences date back to 1991 and 2004.

Earl Spencer should pull Diana book from shelves, Piers Morgan says
Princess Diana's brother apologised to Morgan for a factual error in his memoir. Morgan said he is "pursuing legal action" against Spencer.

Father admits causing death of his son in hotel fall
The two-year-old boy fell from the window of a hotel in Cyprus in July, a Paphos court hears.

Booker Prize judges reveal shortlisted novels after selection 'tussle'
Past Booker winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are among the nominees for this year's award.

Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose
The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.

US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
In his speech, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.

New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister met the European Commission President during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly.

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.

Student who accidentally overdosed on paracetamol learns to walk and talk again
Riley Lubas took two over-the counter medicines without realising they both contained paracetamol.

American power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.

Lib Dems leave conference buoyed by Davey's message
Concerns over Sir Ed Davey's leadership were dampened by pledges at conference and his performance.

The 'selfless decision' that saved our boy's life
Ollie is still thriving and happy 10 years after receiving a liver transplant from 17-year-old Miriam.

Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas becomes longest-running number one in US chart history
The country smash racks up it 23rd week in the US charts, breaking a record set by Mariah Carey.

Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.

Mum and three children die in Bootle house fire
Another person was taken to hospital following the "intense fire which spread very rapidly".

Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.

Juvenile murder sentence rule doesn't breach human rights, says Supreme Court
The top court rejects an appeal for a minimum term review from a man who was sentenced after turning 18.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal
Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.

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Jacks stars as England grind out win over Sri Lanka
Will Jacks' all-round efforts help England grind out an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.

ODI Cricket
Highlights from the first ODI of 2026 between England and Sri Lanka.

I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe says his mum was a "big fan" of Jurgen Klopp and wanted her son to move to Merseyside.

Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn
Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

Banned British player's £15m lawsuit against WTA dismissed
British player Tara Moore's legal bid for £15m in damages over a doping case which led to her being banned for four years is dismissed.

Al Jazeera

Celebrities at the Pentagon: How unusual was the Paul brothers’ visit?
Logan and Jake Paul face social media backlash after Pentagon visit with Pete Hegseth.

US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings
US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers as Trump seeks $2.8bn for Israel
Organisers say more than 300 constituents met with House and Senate members from 26 states to demand US policy shift.

US signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland
Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.

Qatari Emir says country won’t ‘limit’ itself as Gulf ‘mediator’
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani told the UN General Assembly that Qatar is more than a mediator.

Macron: France won’t ‘yield an inch’ on Ukraine support
French President Emmanuel Macron says the “coalition of the willing" will not back down in its support of Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slams targeting of Mecca by ‘terrorist’ Houthis
Saudi monarch's rare condemnation hints at sense of urgency in the kingdom amid ramped-up attacks from Yemen.

Trump: US-Iran meeting at UN was ‘very good’
US President Donald Trump says he had a ‘very good’ three-hour meeting with Iranian officials at the UN.

NYC Mayor Mamdani reaches record DoorDash settlement for underpaid workers
Settlement is largest of its kind in any US city and is set to affect 260,000 delivery drivers.

Brazil’s Lula: Gaza’s ‘pain and trauma’ will last generations
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the “pain and trauma” inflicted by Israel’s government in Gaza.

Djibouti minister appeals for aid for Yemeni refugees
Djibouti’s Minister of Social Affairs and Solidarity, Ouloufa Ismail Abdo, appeals for aid for Yemeni refugees

Trump admin asks top US court to reverse pro-Palestinian scholar’s release
US solicitor general challenges lower court's ruling on Georgetown scholar's detention, sparking constitutional debates.

Qatar denounces Israeli aggression across the region
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has denounced Israeli aggression in neighbouring countries.

What led to the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in Rwanda
A British doctor accused of killing people during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda has been charged.

Erdogan accuses Israel of ‘genocidal mindset’ at UNGA
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of a “genocidal mindset” at the UN General Assembly.

Is Ethiopia heading towards renewed civil war?
Seven armed groups announce alliance to topple government.

UN Goodwill Ambassador: Millions of refugee children missing school
Mary Maker says education changed the course of her life and urges world leaders to invest in education for refugees.

Qatar’s emir urges diplomacy as Gulf at ‘one of the most dangerous phases’
Sheikh Tamim says years of delayed diplomacy led to the US-Israel war on Iran.

US signs ‘tremendous’ Arctic security deal with Denmark, Greenland
NATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.

Qatar urges diplomacy, rejects Strait of Hormuz ‘bargaining’
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while speaking at the UN.

US, Iran hold ‘very good’ talks, Trump says at UN meeting
US President hints at possible deal with Iran, but warns of dire consequences if no agreement is reached.

Indian MMA fighter refuses handshake after Asian Games ‘defeat’
India’s first MMA medal at the Asian Games was overshadowed by controversy over the result.

Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN
Lula’s remarks come as Trump asserts US power in Latin America in his own UN address.

Sudan’s historical famine echoes through latest hunger crisis
Sudan’s war-driven famine revives memories of past famines as war drives displacement and food shortages.

ECHR hears how 10 children went missing after Russia annexed Crimea
Ukrainians aged between one and five were taken from childcare institutions and put up for adoption, court hears.

Global Times

Xi's upcoming US visit to chart course for bilateral ties
At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US ...

China's increasingly position in global value chains makes it 'indispensable' to global players: European Chamber
China's increasingly strong position in global value chains is making it indispensable for global players, and that also include European ...

Malaysian PM begins fourth China trip with digital economy in focus
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began a visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou on Tuesday, with his fourth trip to China ...

China-converted hospital ship sets sail, showcasing capability for highly complex ship conversions
The Beograd, a container ship converted into a hospital ship by a Chinese company for an overseas client, recently set ...

Finding more 'everyday diplomats' between China and the US: Global Times editorial

Does China's widening trade surplus 'crowd out' other countries?: Global Times editorial
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The bill for Manila's Pax Silica 'development' is far from settled
Liu Xuandi

GT Voice: Expansion of China's chip supply offers value to world
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Peak daily cross-border passenger traffic to exceed 2.4 million during Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day holidays
China's daily cross-border passenger traffic is expected to exceed 2.4 million at its peak as the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach, with daily inbound and outbound travelers forecast to average 2.25 million during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).

From snow leopards to mangroves, China's ecological red lines show progress
China delivers customized version of MAZU intelligent meteorological early warning system to Nepal

China delivers customized version of MAZU intelligent meteorological early warning system to Nepal
From snow leopards to mangroves, China's ecological red lines show progress

48th WorldSkills Competition to open in Shanghai
Xi's upcoming US visit to chart course for bilateral ties At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25, marking an exchange of visits ... This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows decorations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai. ... Xi's upcoming state visit to US draws broad expectations for greater strategic stability, dialogue and cooperation Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson ...

Xi's upcoming state visit to US draws broad expectations for greater strategic stability, dialogue and cooperation
Xi's upcoming US visit to chart course for bilateral ties At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25, marking an exchange of visits ... 48th WorldSkills Competition to open in Shanghai This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2026 shows decorations for the 48th WorldSkills Competition at the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in east China's Shanghai. ... Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the US from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson ...

China's market regulator seeks comment on revised antitrust compliance guidelines for firms operating overseas
Beijing to host robotics competition in October

Beijing to host robotics competition in October
China's market regulator seeks comment on revised antitrust compliance guidelines for firms operating overseas

China releases Top 500 private enterprises list, highlighting steady growth
China on Tuesday unveiled the latest rankings of its 500 largest private enterprises, with JD.com, Alibaba (China) Co Ltd and Hengli Group Co Ltd retaining the top three positions on the list. The data show that amid complex economic conditions, China's private sector is leveraging innovation-driven strategies to ...

Chinese company unveils new-generation AI chip; move to accelerate push for domestic alternatives: expert
A Chinese chip company on Tuesday announced its new-generation training-and-inference AI chip, Zhenwu V900, which it says is the most powerful Chinese AI chip in terms of computing performance. The ... China tests world's first practical underwater solar power plant in S.China Sea Chinese scientists have achieved the world's first practical demonstration of underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 meters, successfully testing perovskite photovoltaic modules in the South China Sea ... China reports major mineral exploration breakthrough, including super-large copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province China has successfully verified a number of super-large deposits this year, including the Chating copper-gold mine in East China's Anhui Province, marking a major breakthrough in minerals exploration and reserve ...

China tests world's first practical underwater solar power plant in S.China Sea
Chinese company unveils new-generation AI chip; move to accelerate push for domestic alternatives: expert A Chinese chip company on Tuesday announced its new-generation training-and-inference AI chip, Zhenwu V900, which it says is the most powerful Chinese AI chip in terms of computing performance. The ... Chinese scientists have achieved the world's first practical demonstration of underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 meters, successfully testing perovskite photovoltaic modules in the South China Sea ... China reports major mineral exploration breakthrough, including super-large copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province China has successfully verified a number of super-large deposits this year, including the Chating copper-gold mine in East China's Anhui Province, marking a major breakthrough in minerals exploration and reserve ...

China reports major mineral exploration breakthrough, including super-large copper-gold deposit in Anhui Province
Chinese company unveils new-generation AI chip; move to accelerate push for domestic alternatives: expert A Chinese chip company on Tuesday announced its new-generation training-and-inference AI chip, Zhenwu V900, which it says is the most powerful Chinese AI chip in terms of computing performance. The ... China tests world's first practical underwater solar power plant in S.China Sea Chinese scientists have achieved the world's first practical demonstration of underwater solar power generation at a depth of 10 meters, successfully testing perovskite photovoltaic modules in the South China Sea ... China has successfully verified a number of super-large deposits this year, including the Chating copper-gold mine in East China's Anhui Province, marking a major breakthrough in minerals exploration and reserve ...

Chinese spy drama becomes hit for quiet heroism and strong faith of national-security officers: screenwriter
From certain angles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks less like a building than a weather event. A white shell of 1,271 curved fiber-reinforced polymer panels seems to hover ... GT on the spot: Chinese aviation brake tech ends foreign monopoly, cuts costs and powers new energy vehicles A carbon-based brake disc about a meter in diameter, built for the Airbus A320's braking system, is light enough to lift with one hand. However, it once cost as much ... Intangible cultural heritage crafts boost employment in NW China's Ningxia Workers make handicrafts at a workshop in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2026. Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City has developed an integrated ...

GT on the spot: Chinese aviation brake tech ends foreign monopoly, cuts costs and powers new energy vehicles
Chinese spy drama becomes hit for quiet heroism and strong faith of national-security officers: screenwriter From certain angles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks less like a building than a weather event. A white shell of 1,271 curved fiber-reinforced polymer panels seems to hover ... A carbon-based brake disc about a meter in diameter, built for the Airbus A320's braking system, is light enough to lift with one hand. However, it once cost as much ... Intangible cultural heritage crafts boost employment in NW China's Ningxia Workers make handicrafts at a workshop in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2026. Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City has developed an integrated ...

Intangible cultural heritage crafts boost employment in NW China's Ningxia
Chinese spy drama becomes hit for quiet heroism and strong faith of national-security officers: screenwriter From certain angles, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art looks less like a building than a weather event. A white shell of 1,271 curved fiber-reinforced polymer panels seems to hover ... GT on the spot: Chinese aviation brake tech ends foreign monopoly, cuts costs and powers new energy vehicles A carbon-based brake disc about a meter in diameter, built for the Airbus A320's braking system, is light enough to lift with one hand. However, it once cost as much ... Workers make handicrafts at a workshop in Yuanzhou District, Guyuan City of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 21, 2026. Yuanzhou District in Guyuan City has developed an integrated ...

Chinese short-video team turns school textbooks into historical dramas, winning 130 million views
At sunset, rainwater kept seeping into a basement in Lintong, Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, while the stuffy air inside made it hard to breathe. Yet actors and crew members stayed there for an entire day of filming.

Chinese architect Ma Yansong brings Eastern philosophy of space to Los Angeles' Lucas Museum, highlighting people-to-people exchange between China and the US
Chinese defense equipment presented as tailored, systematic solutions draws attention at Africa's main defense expo

Chinese defense equipment presented as tailored, systematic solutions draws attention at Africa's main defense expo
Chinese architect Ma Yansong brings Eastern philosophy of space to Los Angeles' Lucas Museum, highlighting people-to-people exchange between China and the US

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Трамп заявил о "большом импульсе" в переговорах с Ираном
Президент США встретился с лидерами стран Персидского залива

В Москве гражданина Чехии арестовали на 13 суток за пикет у Мавзолея
По административной статье о дискредитации российской армии

Президенты США и Украины встретились на полях Генассамблеи ООН
Ранее Дональд Трамп заявил о скором завершении войны России с Украиной

В Германии разбился американский истребитель F-16
Пилот катапультировался, причины крушения расследуются

США, Дания и Гренландия подписали соглашение о безопасности острова
Соглашение определяет дальнейшее сотрудничество сторон в Арктике

ЕС исключит Усманова и Фридмана из санкционных списков
Ранее решение блокировала Латвия

Сессия Генеральной ассамблеи ООН: выступление Трампа
Генсек ООН призвал к завершению конфликтов

Рубио и Лавров могут встретиться 23 сентября в США
Глава МИД РФ примет участие в сессии ГА ООН

Новый контингент военных США уже на пути в Литву
Об этом сообщил президент страны

Опубликовано расследование об обходе санкций через систему А7
Утверждается, что A7 провела через западные банки более $6,9 млрд в обход санкций

Докладчик ООН: РФ создала систему преследования критиков за рубежом
Доклад Марианы Кацаровой посвящён трансграничным репрессиям

"Орбан ушёл, орбанизм процветает": глава МИД Украины критикует Мадьяра
Премьер Венгрии заявил о невозможности размещения в стране хранилища украинской нефти

Бывший мэр Белгорода Константин Полежаев погиб на войне с Украиной
Ранее он был осуждён за взятки

Во многих городах за рубежом "ЕР" заняла только третье место
Пришедшие на выборы "релоканты" голосовали обычно за "Новых людей"

В России не менее 550 украинцев обвинили в госизмене или шпионаже
А также "конфиденциальном сотрудничестве" и "помощи противнику"

Зеленский в Нью-Йорке. Сегодня он встречается с Трампом
Накануне оба лидера встречались с Макроном

Мовлаев заявил о предложении прокурора "стать мучеником"
Арестованный в Казахстане Мансур Мовлаев, который бежал от пыток в Чечне, утверждает, что после попыток суицида с ним встретился прокурор и заявил, что выдачи в Россию не избежать. Мовлаев призвал соблюдать обеспечительные меры Комитета ООН по правам человека, который ранее запретил его экстрадицию. О встрече прокурора с Мансуром Мовлаевым сообщила его группа поддержки. По словам самого арестованного, представитель Комитета уголовно-исполнительной системы Казахстана заявил ему: "Не вреди...

Россия ударила по Киеву, Днепру и Кривому Рогу. Есть погибшие
В Днепре число жертв достигло четырёх

В Самаре после атаки беспилотников горит Куйбышевский НПЗ
Власти заявили о десятках сбитых БПЛА

Источники Reuters: Зеленский и глава ЦРУ встретились в Ирландии
Подробности разговора неизвестны

Africanews

South Sudan: President dissolves govt as controversy engulfs December poll
Heavy security was deployed in South Sudan on Tuesday as the president prepared to dissolve the government for the first-ever election, with analysts warning that last-minute legal changes give him total control over the transition

Noma: The neglected disease devastating children in northern Nigeria
Noma is a rapidly progressing and often fatal infection of the face and mouth. It begins with gum inflammation in malnourished children living in polluted environments and quickly spreads to destroy soft tissues and bones. It mostly affects 2- to 6-year-old children, especially in poor communities.

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran, attacks ICC in UN speech
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has to decide whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate" the country, in a bombastic speech to the United Nations that appeared tailored to war-weary American voters

Ceuta on alert as Spain braces for new border surge
Ceuta is on alert. Spanish forces are patrolling the border after fresh calls on social media for migrants to cross from Morocco. The warnings follow a dramatic crisis on July 30 and 31, when more than 70,000 people entered the Spanish territory by swimming around the border fence.

World Rhino Day: Less than 27,000 of the giant animals remain in the wild
This year’s theme is “Keep the Five Alive”, highlighting the fragile status of the surviving species in Africa and Asia.

Tunisia says 2026 summer hottest on record, temperatures topped 49.7°C
Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power cuts

DR Congo to probe violence, death of protestor at anti-govt rally
The C64 movement had called for a day of protest against a planned constitutional change that could allow 63-year-old President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term in office

Exiled Guinean opposition leader says his passport has been revoked
Cellou Dalein Diallo says this prevented him from travelling to New York where he was due to hold meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Libya oil production hit after armed group shuts pipeline valve
An unnamed armed group shut a valve on a pipeline from a major Libyan oil field, causing a drop in production, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said late Monday.

South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion
South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.

Ruto pushes for global finance reforms at summit for multilateralism
The meeting discussed how conflicts as well as emerging global challenges such as climate change and artificial intelligence are increasing pressure on multilateralism

Pix of the Day, 22 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

FIFA Chief Infantino calls for review of football governance after investment backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is proposing a fresh consultation on how football’s world governing body makes major decisions, following intense criticism over an abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

US to return $2.5 million to The Gambia after sale of ex-president Jammeh's mansion
The United States has agreed to return 2.5 million dollars to The Gambia - the proceeds of the sale of a property belonging to the country’s former president Yahya Jammeh.

Ex-Junglers Commander in Gambia faces military court over desertion
A former commander of The Gambia’s notorious “Junglers” paramilitary unit has appeared before a military court in Banjul, facing charges of desertion.

DR Congo confirms Ebola cases surpass 7,600 with 3,699 deaths
The outbreak has now affected 63 health zones with an overall case fatality rate of 48.2 per cent.

130,000 displaced by Houthi advance in Yemen, says IOM
Nearly 130,000 people have been displaced across seven governorates in Yemen due to escalating insecurity, with many of them having been displaced multiple times, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday.

18 suspects appear in US court over Haiti president's killing
The 18 men accused of involvement in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse were extradited to the Unted States over the weekend.

Prosecutors bring UK's first-ever charges over Rwanda genocide
A British man will appear before a London court on Tuesday to face charges in connection with the 1994 Rwanda genocide. It’s the first time the United Kingdom has charged anyone in connection with the 100-day slaughter.

Fairer vaccine sharing could save millions in next pandemic, study finds
More than 2.7 million additional lives could be saved during a future pandemic if vaccines were distributed according to population needs rather than countries' ability to pay, according to new research.

Major US TV networks pause White House pool coverage over Trump media ban
He accuses CNN, Politico, and MS NOW of writing “fiction and lies” about him and has launched his own TV channel in response.

Morocco election campaigning met with skepticism from voters wary of broken promises
A final campaign push before Morocco’s legislative elections get underway on Wednesday is being met with skepticism. Candidates have been promising reform - including more jobs and better public services - but wary of broken promises, voters aren’t convinced.

Putin's United Russia party tightens control on parliament, early results show
President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has tightened its grip on parliament, winning a record 355 seats in Russia’s 450-seat Duma in a tightly orchestrated election.

African Union to push for bigger voice on world stage at UN meeting
This year’s UN General Assembly meeting is expected to see the African Union push for a bigger voice at the world body, including permanent African representation at the UN Security Council.

Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Over a decade after Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was shot dead by police, Egypt has paid compensation to the poet and activist’s family. Al-Sabbagh was killed as she laid a wreath in memory of slain demonstrators.

South Africa: Murder suspects appear in court as police find 10th body
Two South African women appeared in court on Monday over the killing of one of nine women found dead near Johannesburg; meanwhile police found a tenth body.

Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activists
According to lawyers in Tunisia, at least 11 people have been arrested after calling for the release of jailed organisers of a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today]
In Cameroon, insecurity is triggering a fresh wave of displacement in the Far North. Following an attack attributed to Boko Haram that left 15 people dead, thousands of residents are fleeing towards border towns, raising fears of another humanitarian crisis

Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary
Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck.

Police: "only a matter of time" before femicide perpetrators brought to justice
Police in South Africa said Monday they have arrested three suspects in connection with one of a series of killings of women in the same area on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Ceuta: Madrid takes preventie measures amid migration calls
After a call on social media urging people to cross back to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Madrid says it's taking preventive measures.

Red Sea Film Festival postponed amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea Film Foundation announced Monday that it has postponed the sixth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, which had been scheduled for December in the Saudi city of Jeddah, until the fourth quarter of 2027.

Amnesty accuses M23 rebels of killings and abuses at Congo mines
Amnesty International is accusing Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of serious abuses against miners, including killings, torture and forced labour, allegations it says could amount to war crimes.

Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 10 days
Oil prices dropped to their lowest in 11 days on Monday, as investors hoped to see diplomatic progress on the Iran war with the UN meeting this week, as well as a partial recovery from shipments in Saudi Arabia.

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested
A tenth victim has been found in South Africa's femicide series. The unidentified woman was found on Sunday afternoon in Soweto, partially wrapped in a duvet. South African police meanwhile announced having arrested three suspects in connection with another woman's death.

South Africa showcases homegrown defence technology
Helicopters roared overhead and fighter jets tore across the skies as crowds gathered for an aerospace and defence show in Tshwane, South Africa, showcasing the country’s growing defence capabilities.

Major investigation reveals scale and opacity of US deportations to Africa
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday.

Ethiopia: Seven armed groups form anti-government alliance
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have formed an alliance against the federal government, an official of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) said on Sunday.

Surviving Nigerian miners recount ordeal in detention after 37 deaths
37 individuals, suspected of working as illegal miners, died in custody in Nigeria in recent days, prompting the government to name a committee to investigate the situation. The survivors recount their harrowing ordeal in detention.

Iran says large numbers of army ground forces remain deployed along borders
Iran has kept large numbers of army ground forces deployed along its borders since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 in response to potential threats, the commander of the army's ground forces said on Sunday.

Morocco: Youth vote in focus ahead of first parliamentary elections since Gen Z protests
As Morocco readies for Wednesday’s parliamentary elections, all eyes are on young voters. These are the first elections since youth-led protests spread across the country in late 2025.

Nigeria: Families demand justice for 37 men who died in custody
Families of some of the people who died in a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, on Saturday demanded justice as government appointed an independent panel to probe the deaths.

Brazil transforms waste palm oil into green energy
Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, is promoting the reuse of residual palm oil from its iconic acarajé fritters — African-inspired, shrimp-filled dumplings made with peeled black-eyed peas and onions and served with sauce.

Gaza children return to school after years of war and displacement
Children in Gaza are heading back to school as a new academic year begins, returning to classrooms that remain heavily damaged and lacking basic equipment after years of war.

Uganda suspends military cooperation with Turkey amid political tensions
Uganda's army said Saturday it had suspended military cooperation with Turkey, after demands for Ankara to hand over a prominent political blogger and fierce critic of President Yoweri Museveni.

Congo launches Ebola vaccination campaign for frontline workers
Congo began vaccinating health care workers against Ebola on Saturday in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in the country’s history.

Hundreds of Tunisians demand release of jailed Gaza flotilla activists
Hundreds of Tunisians protested on Saturday to demand the release of jailed pro-Palestinian activists accused of money laundering when they helped organise a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla.

Nigeria appoints panel to probe deaths of 37 miners in holding cell
Nigeria's government has appointed a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 people in a paramilitary civil defence force holding cell, the interior minister said Saturday.

Nigeria gold miner deaths spark protests in Niger state
Survivors of a Nigerian disaster that saw 37 suspected illegal gold miners die while in the custody of a paramilitary civil defence group recounted their panic on Friday as they struggled to breathe inside the cell.

South African circus gives young performers a new route forward
In Johannesburg, a circus is helping young performers from under-resourced communities turn talent into careers. Among them is 29-year-old Brian Ngobese, who grew up in Alexandra township. After discovering circus almost by accident, he trained in aerial acrobatics.