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Farage senior aide filmed suggesting way to avoid donations law
A film broadcast by Channel 4 shows senior Reform UK figures discussing donations with an undercover reporter.

Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.

Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.

Watch: Inside court as Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to remove juror
The jury now faces a seventh day of deliberations in the triple-murder trial.

Argentine leader says oil firms working off Falklands face sanctions
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.

Girl group Katseye are missing two members, but their tour still dazzles
Reduced but resilient, girl group Katseye received a hero's welcome in London.

Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Job seekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino
The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish coast
A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast.

Could robots be the future of theme parks?
Galaxy Robot Park is a 16,500-square-meter venue in South Korea, with attractions including humanoid robots dancing to K-pop hits.

British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.

From cake to pizza: How to get the best birthday freebies (and why there's a catch)
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

Weekly quiz: What has been named TikTok's song of the summer in the UK?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

'Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of Aardman
Aardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.

How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.

The Papers: 'Foreign donations sting' and 'Argentina threat to Falklands'
Reform UK alleged 'foreign donations sting' and Argentine president's looming 'threat' over Falklands are the papers' top stories.

AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

Kenya's chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

AI tools that take notes for GPs could miss vital information, study suggests
Researchers said the tools - which record consultations - could miss vital things like a patient's facial expressions or emotional state.

Weekend heat for parts of UK before more rain next week
Parts of the UK will experience a short-lived surge of heat this weekend as hotter air from Europe moves in. Temperatures widely will be above 20C, with a peak of 27C in the south.

US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.

Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality
The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.

Schools to close early for A66 crash funeral amid safety concerns
The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.

Hope for survivors in Nepal as tunnel rescue efforts continue
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.

Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says
The detentions were reported to the US-led International Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism but Israeli military has not commented.

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Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?

Has Pete Hegseth lost control of the Pentagon?
The US military is losing its senior leaders.

Breaking down Chelsea's staggering 39 summer exits
Chelsea are believed to have recouped more than £500m this summer by either selling or loaning out a staggering 39 players.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino
The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Kyrgios given one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.

'I was seeing spots' - third seed Auger-Aliassime stunned in New York
Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime says he was "dizzy and seeing spots" in a surprise second-round loss to Karen Khachanov at the US Open.

Ashes tickets pricing people out of game - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says ticket price rises for next year's men's Ashes are "pricing a lot of people out of the game."

'Adonis' Gibbs-White's chance to shine - will Tuchel take notice?
Morgan Gibbs-White was left out of England's World Cup squad - will his continued good form be impossible for Thomas Tuchel to ignore?

Al Jazeera

Chile police and protesters clash outside far-right forum
Police and protesters have clashed in Chile’s capital, outside the summit of the far-right Madrid Forum.

ICC leaders condemn efforts to erode international legal order
Efforts to isolate the International Criminal Court aim to undermine the global rule of law, leaders say.

US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions
Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.

Ghana tightens gold exports in push to keep more value at home
The move is part of a broader effort to develop Ghana’s gold industry beyond raw exports.

Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon: A list of controversies that define his tenure
The defence secretary faces renewed scrutiny after a Republican senator called for his removal from the US cabinet.

Feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem has passed away at age 92.

Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force
Haitian foreign minister says renewal is necessary to ensure safety ahead of elections scheduled in December.

Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vows “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to US attacks.

Are Trump’s AI videos just memes or psychological warfare?
Trump’s use of AI generated content has ramped up in recent months, posting videos of fake military strikes.

Tunisia’s top court upholds conviction of opposition figures, activists
Critics claim Tunisia’s judiciary acts under political pressure, as opposition leaders face lengthy prison terms.

DR Congo joins countries pledging embassy move to Jerusalem
DR Congo has renewed its pledge to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Why are people calling Venezuela oil deal a new form of US colonialism?
Critics call the US multi-billion-dollar oil deal in Venezuela modern-day colonialism.

Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.

NYC’s AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say
The ban will last for one year and affect 600,000 students.

Nepal flood victims to be identified through DNA
Nepal flood victims to be identified through DNA

El Nino: A phenomenon supercharged by climate change
Scientists warn the 2026-27 El Nino could become the strongest ever, exacerbating global heat, droughts and floods.

US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war
The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.

France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026
France joins other European countries in recording its hottest summer since measurements began.

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Premier League – prediction, team news, lineups
Andoni Iraola is still searching for his first win as Liverpool manager but has Bradley Barcola onboard for Ipswich tie.

ICE agent charged with lying under oath about Minnesota shooting
Authorities say agent fired into home with people inside, lied about circumstances.

India rejects court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
India has rejected a Hague-based arbitration court’s ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in force.

Ten injured in Ukraine as Kyiv expects talks with US envoys in coming days
Separately, one person killed and five injured after Ukrainian drone struck bus in Russian-controlled part of Horlivka.

Israel kills 3 in Gaza as far-right minister plans for Palestinian removals
Israeli drone strike and gunfire kills and injures people across the Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'.

Train crashes into truck at railway crossing in Gdansk, Poland
CCTV footage shows the moment a train collided with a truck at a railway crossing in northern Poland.

Funeral held for child killed in US strike on Iranian wedding
Mourners carried the coffin of a child killed in a US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, along the Strait of Hormuz.

Global Times

China builds world's largest battery industry; R&D should accelerate: official
China has built the world's largest and most complete power battery industrial system after than two decades of strenuous ...

Chinese embassy lodges stern representations with the Philippines after a Chinese national dies in immigration detention
A Chinese citizen died on Tuesday while being held at a detention facility of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration pending ...

GT investigates: Can military measures rein in spiraling US Treasury debt?
On August 19, US federal government debt crossed an "ominous milestone," surpassing $40 trillion for the first time. That works ...

GT Economic Investigates: China or US, who has the ticket to the finals of the AI race？
On a quiet afternoon in late August, a Global Times reporter, wearing an anti-static suit, walked into a russet building ...

'Tickets' to visit Chinese factories are hard to get – what does this tell us?: Global Times editorial

The USS Abraham Lincoln is rusting. So is US hegemonic power
Global Times

GT Voice: Boom in hard‑tech IPOs testifies to China's chip innovation drive
Global Times

Shanghai Spirit represents the trend of times
Global Times

China holds commemorative activities to mark WWII victory; FM sends solemn message to Japanese right-wing forces
At 9:30 am on Thursday, stirring songs and powerful poetry recitations echoed through the hall of the Museum of the War of the Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing. Visitors stopped to listen, many spontaneously keeping time with the music and singing along with ...

China and peace-loving countries to curb growth of Japan's 'neo-militarism' under guise of 'national normalization': FM
China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducts comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan island

China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducts comprehensive marine geophysical survey in waters east of Taiwan island
China and peace-loving countries to curb growth of Japan's 'neo-militarism' under guise of 'national normalization': FM

"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia
Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ... Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along coast of east China Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, made its third landfall on the coast of east China's Fujian Province on Thursday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters ... HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ...

Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along coast of east China
"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ... Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, made its third landfall on the coast of east China's Fujian Province on Thursday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters ... HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ...

HK secessionist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security
"Train hospital" offers free cataract surgeries for low-income patients in N China's Inner Mongolia Patients receive blood pressure measurement after the surgeries at the Hohhot First Hospital, the base of the charity project offering free cataract surgeries, in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous ... Typhoon Saudel makes third landfall along coast of east China Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of this year, made its third landfall on the coast of east China's Fujian Province on Thursday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 23 meters ... Hong Kong secessionist Joshua Wong Chi-fung pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a charge of "conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security," under ...

Shein extends post IPO losses amid US, EU regulatory headwinds; supply chain edge, user base intact: expert
China warns EU against market-closure threats, urges equal dialogue

China warns EU against market-closure threats, urges equal dialogue
Shein extends post IPO losses amid US, EU regulatory headwinds; supply chain edge, user base intact: expert

China opposes using G20 to hype so-called 'economic imbalances,' 'overcapacity': MOFCOM
China believes that using multilateral mechanisms such as the G20 to hype claims of so-called economic imbalances and overcapacity is, in essence, an attempt to promote protectionism and find excuses to exert pressure on and impose restrictions against China, Huang Ling, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce ...

Audi, SAIC launch Shanghai innovation hub as foreign automakers deepen China R&D push
German carmaker Audi and China's SAIC Motor on Thursday launched a new research and development (R&D) joint venture in Shanghai, deepening Audi's development capability in the Chinese market. China builds world's largest battery industry; R&D should accelerate: official China has built the world's largest and most complete power battery industrial system after than two decades of strenuous efforts, with leading technologies and output and sales ranking the ... China launches 57 new air cargo routes to Asia in rational diversification China launched 115 new international air cargo routes in the first eight months of this year, adding 292 round-trip flights per week, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said ...

China launches 57 new air cargo routes to Asia in rational diversification
Audi, SAIC launch Shanghai innovation hub as foreign automakers deepen China R&D push German carmaker Audi and China's SAIC Motor on Thursday launched a new research and development (R&D) joint venture in Shanghai, deepening Audi's development capability in the Chinese market. China builds world's largest battery industry; R&D should accelerate: official China has built the world's largest and most complete power battery industrial system after than two decades of strenuous efforts, with leading technologies and output and sales ranking the ... China launched 115 new international air cargo routes in the first eight months of this year, adding 292 round-trip flights per week, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said ...

Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong
An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ... A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026.

Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art
Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ... A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026.

A glimpse of China pavilion at 61st Venice art biennale
Foreign dancers embrace life and culture in China's Nantong An aerial panoramic photo taken on May 31, 2026 shows foreign staff dancers performing for tourists at the Sendi Resort in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province. With their unique charm ... Gen-Z artists breath new life into China's naive art In a gallery of golden wheat fields on canvas, Wang Yaoyao in a pale pink qipao is a quiet contrast. The academically trained painter now embraces the unruliness of farmer ... Visitors watch the robotic calligraphy at the China pavilion themed "Dream Stream" of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy, Sept. 1, 2026.

For foreign artists, Jingdezhen offers a place to belong
After living in Jingdezhen for years, Colleu has become so familiar with the city that introducing it to his friends from abroad comes almost as naturally as talking about his hometown.

Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup
China vows to crush toxic 'fan circle' culture in sports while aiming for over $1 trillion industry by 2030: General Administration of Sport of China

China vows to crush toxic 'fan circle' culture in sports while aiming for over $1 trillion industry by 2030: General Administration of Sport of China
Multi-genre US films to hit Chinese theaters in September amid China's expanding film lineup

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Зеленский подтвердил российский удар по заводу Coca-Cola
В компании рассказали, что никто из сотрудников не пострадал

Зеленский: представители Трампа планируют приехать в Киев и Москву
По его словам, предварительные даты этих встреч уже известны

Суд назначил Лиде Мониаве запрет определенных дейcтвий
Ее обвиняют в распространении "фейков" об армии

МИД РФ вызвал посла Норвегии из-за ареста судна "Профессор Молчанов"
Судно арестовали по запросу украинской компании "Нафтогаз"

В Беслане завершилась трехдневная Вахта памяти по жертвам теракта
В результате захвата заложников погибли 334 человека, 186 из них – дети

ЕСПЧ отказался рассматривать почти 900 жалоб против России
Речь идет о нарушениях, совершенных до 16 сентября 2022 года

СБУ утверждает, что раскрыла связь замкомандира РДК с ФСБ
Имени военного СБУ не называет

В Дагестане бензин за лето подорожал на 46%, в Калмыкии зафиксирована рекордная цена
Средняя цена бензина в Дагестане с начала июня по 24 августа выросла на 46,2% — до 102,25 рубля за литр АИ-95. Это следует из данных Росстата, которые приводит государственный канал РГВК "Дагестан". Жители республики говорят о более высоких ценах. В Чечне топливо подорожало на 48,7%, до 100,74 рубля. В Кабардино-Балкарии рост составил 42% (до 98,05 рубля), в Ставропольском крае — 18,4% (до 81,92 рубля). Рекордная цена была зафиксирована в Калмыкии, где литр в среднем стоил свыше 111...

В Энгельсе совершено покушение на военного. Мог быть ранен офицер ВКС
СК личность военного, ставшего объектом покушения, не раскрывает

В Мюнхене расследуют поджог у офиса оборонного концерна
Официально полиция пока не называет предприятие, ставшее целью атаки

Путин заявил о сохранении шанса на переговоры по Украине
Никаких конкретных деталей президент России не привёл

В ЕС поддержали идею новых визовых ограничений для россиян
Об этом заявила глава внешнеполитического ведомства ЕС Кая Каллас

Рубио подтвердил переговоры с Киевом по лицензии на Patriot
Рубио отметил, что наращивание производства для таких ракет займёт годы

Губернатор Подмосковья сообщил о попадании дронов в жилые дома
Андрей Воробьев написал о последствиях атаки в Кубинке и Павловском Посаде

Сергей Лавров: в России будут закрыты филиалы Гёте-Института
Решение Лавров связал с закрытием "Русского дома" в Берлине

При атаке на Одессу повреждён многоэтажный дом. Есть раненые
Ударам подверглись и другие украинские регионы

Норвегия арестовала российское судно "Профессор Молчанов"
Это было сделано по заявлению украинской компании "Нафтогаз"

Росавиация: документы Украины о воздушном пространстве РФ не имеют силы
Ранее Зеленский заявил, что российское небо становится "полностью опасным" из-за дронов

Суд отстранил всех защитников адвоката Марии Бонцлер
Отстранен также и адвокат по назначению

Число жертв наводнения в Непале и Тибете превысило 1200
Еще тысячи числятся пропавшими без вести

Africanews

Botswana’s rare slaty egret signals the health of the Okavango
Conservationists say climate change and water management across national borders make regional cooperation essential, with AEWA supporting a coordinated conservation plan for the bird.

Tunisia: Court starts final hearing in mass trial of opposition figures
A Tunisian court started hearing on Thursday the final appeal of scores of opposition figures accused of plotting against the state.

South Africa: Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action
Lawyers for survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre are launching legal action against the South African government, hoping to overturn a law that has prevented compensation claims.

Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditions
Wearing white and carrying placards, dozens of nurses took to the streets of Nairobi, protesting over what they say is the government's failure to address long-standing labor grievances.

South Africa: Illegal mining putting Johannesburg infrastructure at risk
South Africa's economic hub Johannesburg was born from a gold rush in the 19th century. Today, the illegal mining of gold and other minerals is threatening its infrastructure - damaging the city's transport and power networks, as well as homes and buildings.

Sao Tomé: Open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to thrive
Brought to the archipelago nation more than 500 years ago by Portuguese colonialists, the tradition of open-air Tchiloli theatre continues to prove popular with residents and tourists to this day.

Senegal mother turns grief into a fight for missing migrants
Boye founded the Collective of Victims of Irregular Migration in Senegal in 2020. The group now supports more than a hundred women, while working with organisations including the Red Cross to trace missing migrants

Somalia: Fighting breaks out on outskirts of Baidoa
Fighting broke out in Baidoa early Thursday between Somali government forces and militia loyal to former South West State predisent Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen.

Cairo hails visit by China's Xi Jinping as boost to global stability
Several Egyptian officials have hailed Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest state visit to their country as a boost to bilateral relations and a tour that could add stability to a world with rising regional and international tensions.

Kenya relocates crocodiles as rising waters bring them into conflict with humans
Kenya's wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on the shores of Lake Baringo in a bid to curb growing human-wildlife conflict as rising waters push the reptiles towards homes.

In Ghana, larger-than-life coffins tell the stories of the dead
In Ghana, particularly among Ga communities around the capital, "figurative" or "fantasy" coffins, as they're known, offer fantastical, yet intimate, send-offs. Fishermen are buried in massive, human-sized fish or canoes, farmers in cocoa pods, drivers in cars and religious figures in Bibles

Spain: Moroccan migrants in Ceuta call for right to apply for asylum
A Moroccan migrant on Wednesday argued he and other migrants had the right to apply for asylum, after crossing the border to the Spanish city of Ceuta, as the enclave marked its September 2 annual official holiday.

Uganda names oil ‘Pearl Sweet’ as production nears
Uganda’s crude will be transported through the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline to Tanzania.

Africa food systems forum: Putting capital where It matters {Business Africa}
How can Africa bridge the gap between ambitious commitments and the capital needed to scale businesses? and After 15 years off the tracks, Kinshasa’s commuter train returns, offering relief in one of Africa’s most congested cities.

Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda as competition and costs rise
Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda, ending its ride-hailing services in the two African markets with immediate effect.

Tens of thousands in Spain protest Ceuta border crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets Wednesday across Spain to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, demanding solutions and blaming Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his government's handling of it

Xi Jinping visits Grand Egyptian museum as China and Egypt deepen strategic ties
He said China supports regional dialogue on peace and security and is ready to work with countries in the region to protect international shipping lane

South Africa probes low-flying passenger Jets at rugby match
A low-altitude flyover by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium is being reviewed by South African aviation authorities after it drew safety concerns, officials said Wednesday.

Disappointment as Ivory Coast keeps cocoa price unchanged
The government will buy the crop at 1,200 CFA francs per kilo ($2.12 USD, the same amount announced in March for the mid-crop season, after months of crisis in the sector

Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny
The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several highly sensitive sites

Egypt: Cairo and Beijing sign deals on economy, technology
On Wednesday, Xi Jinping and his Egyptian counterpart, president Abdel Fatah el-Sissi, oversaw the signing of a series of deals, including on technology, economic co operation and the digital economy.

Mali: Mariam Bagayoko continues to impress on stage aged 88
At the age of 88, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still has the energy to perform traditional Malian songs with a strong stage presence.

Ceuta: Moroccan migrants stranded on El Trampolin beach
Hundreds of migrants are reluctant to the official reception centres, following Madrid's announcement of its intention to deport the migrants who arrived in July via the border with Morocco.

Egypt: Bus crash in Sinai peninsula kills 22, injures 28
A bus crash that unfolded on Wednesday in Egypt's Sinai peninsula left 22 dead and injured 28 others; authorities have yet to specify what caused the incident.

Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar's former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year.

DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concerns
As students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.

Nigeria confirms planned withdrawal of US troops sent to help tackle insecurity crisis
Nigeria on Tuesday confirmed the planned withdrawal of around 200 U.S. troops sent to help the West African country tackle its complex security crisis.

Burkina Faso farmers growing pineapples amid push for self-sufficiency
Arid, landlocked Burkina Faso is far from the lush setting usually needed to grow tropical fruit. But here in Ouagadougou, farmers are beating the odds. They're growing pineapples as part of a national effort to boost self-sufficiency and adapt to the Sahel region's ever-harsher climate.

Multimillion-rand drug lab suspects appear in S.Africa court
The suspects, including Mexican, Mozambican, Zimbabwean and South African nationals, face charges related to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act

Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives
The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by the military during South Africa's border wars in Namibia and Angola

Activists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.

23 sexual assaults reported in Ceuta after migrant influx
Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assault cases, including nine involving children, have been reported in Ceuta since thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory at the end of July.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections

Guinea-Bissau votes 'yes' in referendum for new constitution
Under the new text, the country will abandon the old system whereby the prime minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing

Chinese President Xi starts state visit to Egypt with energy, AI on agenda
The leaders are expected to sign agreements on artificial intelligence, transport, energy and investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egyptian media reported

Senegal and IMF agree new $2.2 billion loan programme
Senegal has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a new $2.2 billion debt programme, the financial institution said on Tuesday. An earlier agreement was suspended in 2024 after the discovery of underreported debt.

Flights resume after Kenyan aviation workers call off strike
Kenyan aviation workers have called off a strike that paralysed the country's main international airport for two days, the civil aviation authority said Tuesday.

Madrid pledges €306 million in additional aid for Ceuta
Spain's government has approved more than 300 million euros in additional aid for its North African exclave of Ceuta. Madrid said the funding is aimed at supporting "all fronts" as it struggles to accommodate thousands of migrants who entered the territory last month.

Tunisia's President Saied hosts German FM, calls for 'balance' in EU ties
Tunisia's president Kais Saied welcomed Germany's Foreign Minister to Tunis on Monday for talks on ways to develop their partnership.

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for a second term, Mundubile in jail
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.

'Nobody will replace him': Argentina fans react to news of Messi's retirement
Football fans in Buenos Aires reacted with shock and sadness on Monday to the news that Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is retiring from international football.

Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur

Former French PM Edouard Balladur dies aged 97: family
Balladur, who was born in Turkey, served as President Francois Mitterrand's last prime minister from March 1993 to May 1995, carrying out several major privatisations of state companies, and unsuccessfully ran for the top job in 1995

South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, released a statement assuring the public that the events were planned and rehearsed beforehand, and that it was approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Five Ebola survivors discharged as DRCongo’s case count breaks 6,000
Health workers and officials leading the Ebola response celebrated the five's discharge, with the head of the response coalition saying it was a "momentous day" and a "source of pride" for his team

UN panel urges states to confront slavery’s legacy with reparations
A UN committee has called on countries to adopt comprehensive reparations for people of African descent, arguing that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to fuel systemic racism and racial inequality. It says governments have legal obligations to address those lasting effects.

Messi retires from International football after 21 years with Argentina
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a remarkable 21-year career with Argentina just weeks after leading the team to the 2026 World Cup final. He leaves as the nation’s record appearance holder and top scorer.

Guinea-Bissau votes on stronger presidency as military transition nears end
Guinea-Bissau voted Sunday on a proposed new constitution that would significantly strengthen presidential powers and shrink parliament, in a referendum seen as a test of the military government's bid to reshape the political system before elections scheduled for December.

Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab
Ethiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to further consolidate his control after his party’s landslide election victory.

DRC Ebola outbreak surges past 6,000 cases as death toll nears 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and killed 2,911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics ever recorded. More than 1,360 people have recovered.