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UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say
The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, counter-terror police say.

Hundreds of criminals start leaving prison under new early release scheme
Around 4,500 inmates are expected to be released early by June 2027 under a scheme designed to stop prisons becoming full.

Netanyahu says Flydubai flight attacker 'underwent Islamist radical indoctrination'
Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane".

Man City to argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government
Manchester City's appeal against the Premier League's verdict hinges on the club's claim that its sponsorship deals came from the Abu Dhabi government.

Burnham's Man City comments 'completely out of touch', Tories say
The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike survives two lethal injection attempts
Pike had been on death row since she was convicted in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

over school funding and studying conditions over funding and studying conditions
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.

Travelodge failed sex assault victim 'at every stage', review finds
Room intrusions were still being reported at one-in-10 Travelodge hotels this summer, a review finds.

Flydubai passenger describes hugging his children as plane nosedived during attack
Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).

Russia targets busy bridge in central Kyiv
The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges.

Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names
The president wants AI to be called super intelligence - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian domains.

What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

'Overcrowded' and 'set up to fail': Freed prisoners react to early release scheme
Offenders speak to the BBC as the first wave of early releases see hundreds of prisoners freed.

Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

What role would you play in the Traitors castle? Take our quiz to find out
Navigate the early stages of the series with our interactive

China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

'I love the sheep and the people' - Knitters flock to Shetland's wool week
The annual event is marking its 17th year and draws visitors from all over the world.

'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation
The BBC asked students in Washington about the allegations from a woman who says she was raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Naomi Campbell wins appeal over charity ban
A tribunal rules that the model was unaware of misconduct at her charity Fashion for Relief.

UK on track for one of the warmest years on record after warm September
September was the fourth warmest year on record in the UK according to the Met Office and whilst overall rainfall was average there were large regional variations.

Body of baby girl found in Wales may have been in the water for weeks, police say
The body of the baby found near Siliwen Road, Bangor, was a girl, a post-mortem examination reveals.

Educating Cardiff teacher admits sexually assaulting teenage girl
Gareth Ritter, who featured in the Channel 4 series, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.

Train sped up past red signal before fatal crash
Investigators say the train accelerated after passing a red signal that was not normally active.

Lib Dem MPs criticise Davey over pension triple lock response
Sir Ed questioned the PM's plans to change the triple lock, telling the BBC removing it "would put more pensioners into poverty".

Hundreds of jobs under threat at Grangemouth chemical plant
Syngenta said its Grangemouth operation was no longer 'competitive' due to increasing competition from overseas.

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Breast Cancer Scandal: Exposing the Harm
BBC Health correspondent Sharon Barbour investigates a deepening breast cancer scandal.

Man City to argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government
Manchester City's appeal against the Premier League's verdict hinges on the club's claim that its sponsorship deals came from the Abu Dhabi government.

Ranking the best British football exports this century
From David Beckham and Gareth Bale to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who are the best British exports this century?

England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw
England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world
Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules.

Why penalty for Williamson handball was correct call
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson was at the heart of a bizarre incident in their Women's Champions League draw with Paris FC.

England call up Crane and rest Archer for Pakistan series
Leg-spinner Mason Crane has the chance to play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan.

Injured O'Reilly withdraws from England squad
Nico O'Reilly withdraws from the England squad for their final two Nations League games of the international break because of injury.

Al Jazeera

British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
This is a breaking news story.

Photos: Palestinians mourn more than 100 loved ones in mass Gaza funeral
The remains of 105 people were buried in the Sheikh Radwan cemetery, northwest of Gaza City.

Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds
TA419 hackers used deceptive tactics to impersonate real figures, such as a former White House AI official.

Jerusalem Daily: Netanyahu calls flight incident another 9/11
Israeli officials claimed the Flydubai incident as a "terror attack", despite the airline’s ongoing investigation.

Who is Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto and what has become of him?
A look into the Portuguese whistleblower who played a key role in the Premier League's probe into City's inquiry.

Flydubai attack gives Netanyahu new security message ahead of Israel vote
Motive behind Flydubai incident still unclear, but Israeli PM is framing it within his warnings of threats to Israelis.

LIVE: Denmark vs Portugal – UEFA Nations League
Follow our build-up, predictions, team news, Ronaldo latest, line-ups, score and live text commentary stream.

Moroccan intelligence uses surveillance to ‘silence’ journalists: Amnesty
Probe finds spyware, hidden microphones and infected phones used to surveil journalists, activists, rights defenders.

Flydubai stabbing: How safe are planes if a pilot turns violent?
Civil aviation changed after 9/11 to keep attackers outside cockpits. The Flydubai scare flips the dilemma.

Western militaries are undermining Ukraine’s defence, experts say
A combination of rigid Western military attitudes and Kyiv's regulatory paralysis leaves fewer weapons at the front.

Sunday in Japan: A Ugandan asylum seeker turns to filmmaking
Facing deportation from Japan, a Ugandan filmmaker makes a samurai film inspired by his own life.

HIV prevention drug hailed as breakthrough, but who gets access?
Lenacapavir, a twice-a-year injection could transform HIV prevention, but it will not be available to all.

UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?
UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.

Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia's northern territories.

Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault
Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks.

Activists protest Indian police raid over kite-flying event for Palestine
Pro-Palestinian activists protested in Mumbai after police raided the home of a volunteer who took part in Gaza event.

Botswana at 60 challenges the story of postcolonial African failure
Botswana showed that resource wealth need not condemn a country to corruption and underdevelopment.

Nigeria charges man accused of faking government agency
What if you could invent a government agency and get the government to fund it?

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash
The high-profile businessman known for his political connections was one of six people killed in the crash.

Funeral held for DR Congo politician killed after defending Ebola response
A funeral has been held for the politician who was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

How was the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain cleared to fly?
The Flydubai scare has raised several questions for Israel and the civil aviation industry.

UAE investigates possible ‘terrorist’ link in attack on flight to Israel
Investigators will probe whether incident was linked to any 'terrorist activity or intent', UAE state media reports.

Carlos Queiroz quits as Ghana coach after AFCON qualifying defeats
The Portuguese oversaw two defeats in the qualifying round for AFCON 2027 since taking the job again on September 2.

Jewish human rights barrister, 94, arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Margaret Owen OBE, a celebrated human rights lawyer and friend of Ed Miliband’s late mother, talks to Al Jazeera.

Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition
Video shows the moment the minaret of India’s 600-year-old Ujjain mosque collapsed during demolition work.

Global Times

Xi calls for firm confidence, solid steps for China's national rejuvenation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the nation to forge ahead with firm confidence and take solid steps ...

From Tian'anmen Square to remote borderlands, Chinese people celebrate National Day with patriotism, pride
This October 1 marks China's National Day and the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China ...

Global Times reporter witnesses China Coast Guard safeguarding China's Huangyan Dao
Tropical fish darting through the water, corals swaying gently, dolphins leaping over the waves, seabirds circling overhead — all of ...

China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output
China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved ...

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more precious a peaceful China is: Global Times editorial

'Enemy state clauses' a mirror reflecting Tokyo's dangerous scheme
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Head-of-state diplomacy enhances China-US ties
Xin Qiang

Chinese Mainland, HKSAR police jointly bust cross‑border underground banking syndicate
Under the command of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), Chinese Mainland public security authorities have joined hands with the Hong Kong Police Force to take down a cross‑border underground banking syndicate in South China's Guangdong and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Xinhua News Agency reported ...

China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism
China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity

China's CXMT to invest 18b yuan in DRAM R&D and testing capacity
China's newly opened high-speed rail lines to boost holiday tourism

6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China
Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. 7 killed in SW China traffic accident Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said. Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ...

7 killed in SW China traffic accident
6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said. Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ...

Renovation of historical site of Zunyi Meeting basically completed
6 killed, 4 injured in expressway accident in central China Six people were killed and four others injured after a road accident occurred on an expressway in Huaihua City, central China's Hunan Province, early Thursday, according to local traffic police. 7 killed in SW China traffic accident Seven people were killed in a traffic accident involving a car and a semi-trailer truck early Tuesday in Longshan Town of Longli County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, local authorities said. Tourists visit the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting in Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 25, 2026. The renovation of the historical site of the Zunyi Meeting has ...

Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology
China's durian trial crop eyes market entry amid strong consumer appetite

China's durian trial crop eyes market entry amid strong consumer appetite
Chinese tech giant Huawei unveils Mate 90 series smartphones with flagship Tau chips adopting logic folding technology

China's express delivery volume exceeds 150 bln packages by late September
China's 2026 express delivery volume had surpassed 150 billion packages as of Sept. 29, hitting the mark 12 days earlier than in 2025, the State Post Bureau said on Wednesday.

China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1 China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

China's generative AI user base exceeds 700 million in H1
China's 'artificial sun' hits new milestone with research campus delivered for use, targets 2030 for first electricity output China's efforts in accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large scale engineering have achieved a major milestone, as the project campus of the Burning ... China's excavator exports outpace domestic sales in first eight months amid recovering global demand China's excavator exports exceeded domestic sales in the first eight months of the year, with exports jumping 31.8 percent year-on-year, far outpacing domestic sales growth, CCTV News reported on Tuesday, ... China's generative artificial intelligence (AI) user base exceeded 700 million by the end of the first half of 2026, with the adoption rate reaching above 50 percent, according to the ...

World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada
Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Chinese choreographer blends street dance with traditional Chinese cultural elements
World of Threads Festival 2026 held in Oakville, Canada Visitors view artworks on display at the World of Threads Festival 2026 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2026. Showcasing contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from ... Century-old building renovated in China's Tianjin to boost tourism Tourists watch an immersive drama at the former site of L'indo Bank of China in Tianjin, north China, Sept. 27, 2026. Built in 1912, the former site of L'indo Bank ... Fang Zhenghua instructs Homies dancers at Dancehome studio in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 13, 2026. Fang Zhenghua, a post-90s choreographer, has participated in the production of a series ...

Architect unites hands to preserve ancient homes, local wisdom
In Yunshan Tun, a centuries-old village in Anshun, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, ­Chinese and foreign volunteers recently joined local craftsmen in carefully removing weathered tiles, clearing walls and moving heavy ­timber beams as they worked to restore an old house.

China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea
From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path

From chasing difficulty to finding stability：Gymnastics star Zhang Boheng finds a steadier path
China's Asian Games men's football run ends in 2-1 loss to South Korea

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В СИЗО и колониях Петербурга уничтожают книги зарубежных авторов
И многие другие виды литературы

Путин: РФ не прекратит удары по судам в Чёрном море
Президент России Владимир Путин отверг предложения об отказе от ударов по украинским или направляющихся в Украину судам в Чёрном море в обмен на прекращение украинских ударов по НПЗ на территории России. Путин обвинил Украину в том, что она первой начала эскалацию, начав удары по НПЗ и по российским судам, а Россия, мол, была вынуждена ответить. "Получи фашист гранату от советского солдата", - сказал при этом Путин, отметив, что российскими ударами были разрушены сталелитейные предприятия в...

Украина осуществила первый запуск баллистической ракеты "Пеликан"
Она разработана и будет производиться в самой Украине

Путин сравнил ядерное оружие с ружьём, висящим на сцене
Он не исключил вероятности того, что оно может быть применено

ПАСЕ считает новую Госдуму нелегитимной, как и Путина
В резолюции также говорится о росте российских угроз

Великобритания ввела санкции против 23 лиц и судов "теневого флота"
Под санкции попал в том числе руководитель "Движения первых"

Российские пограничники задержали судно, шедшее из Швеции в Эстонию
Причины задержания не раскрываются

Суд в Украине вынес приговор по делу об убийстве политика Ирины Фарион
20-летнего Вячеслава Зинченко приговорили к пожизненному заключению

Россия потратит почти 20 миллиардов рублей на блокировки VPN
Такая сумма заложена в проекте бюджета на 2027 год

Эстония запретила транзит российского и белорусского зерна через свою территорию
По его словам, Эстония не будет помогать России "финансировать войну"

МИД России объявил о высылке группы венгерских дипломатов
Ранее Венгрия выслала десять сотрудников российского диппредставительства

Каспаров: спецслужбы Литвы и США предупредили нас об опасности
По данным El Mundo, российская сеть готовила убийство трех оппозиционеров

В Швейцарии объем ледников сократился на 5% после рекордной жары
За последние пять лет Швейцария потеряла около 20 процентов ледников

В Крыму после атаки БПЛА часть населенных пунктов осталась без света
По данным Минобороны РФ, всего за ночь были сбиты 330 дронов

В Теннеси не смогли провести первую за 200 лет казнь женщины
Криста Пайк выжила после двух смертельных инъекций

Жильцы пострадавших от наводнения домов вышли на уличный протест в Махачкале 
Вечером 30 сентября пострадавшие после сильного потопа в Дагестане перекрыли движение на проспекте Акушинского в Махачкале. Они заявили, что лишились жилья, а власти до сих пор не решили эту проблему. В частности, на акцию вышли жильцы многоэтажных домов по улице Перова, пишет телеграм-канал "Сапа Кавказ". В апреле из-за паводков и затопления в этом районе был полностью разрушен прилегающий к многоэтажкам трехэтажный дом, видео очевидцев тогда опубликовал "Черновик 2.0". Позже стал...

Удар по бизнес-центру в Одессе и складу в Киеве. Есть пострадавшие
Всего за ночь Украину атаковали 107 беспилотников

Правительство внесло в Госдуму проект бюджета на 2027–2029 годы
Военные расходы останутся одним из главных приоритетов

Израиль признал попытку захвата самолёта FlyDubai терактом
Катастрофу помогли предотвратить пассажиры

Три беспилотника за день нарушили воздушное пространство Молдовы
Власти страны связывают инциденты с массированными российскими атаками на Украину

Africanews

Zimbabwe probes helicopter crash that killed tycoon Chivayo
Wicknell Chivayo, a tycoon close to the ruling ZANU-PF party known for his extravagant displays of wealth, and his wife Lucy Muteke were among the victims, family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo confirmed to ZBC

Algeria adopts law imposing death penalty on forest arsonists
Algerian lawmakers on Thursday voted to impose the death penalty on convicted forest arsonists, after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people during the summer.

Amnesty accuses Morocco of spying on activists and journalists
In a new report, it says intelligence services us a web of surveillance to silence any critical voices.

East African countries are racing to finish preparations ahead of AFCON 2027
With less than nine months to go before the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, host nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are scrambling to finish preparations amid rumours of a potential relocation.

Mass funeral held in Gaza City after 105 bodies recovered from rubble
Hundreds of mourners in Gaza City held a vigil on Wednesday for 105 people killed during Israel's war on the Palestinian territory. Their bodies were recovered in the past several days, after remaining buried under the rubble for nearly three years.

Oil prices rise on stalled US-Iran talks and restrained fuel markets
Brent crude rose on Wednesday to over $100 a barrel as it recorded a monthly gain of about 14 per cent, its biggest since July.

Nigeria's president hails economic reforms ahead of bid for reelection
President Bola Tinubu lauded that the country had overcome major challenges since he assumed office in 2023 while he remains unpopular among young Nigerians with his reelection bid around the corner

Burkina Faso's military leaders mark four years in power
People gathered in Ougadougou’s Place de la Révolution on Wednesday night to celebrate the military government's achievements.

Ethiopia: federal forces advance in Tigray as 52 civilians reported killed
The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.

Botswana under fire after authorising elephant killing for independence celebrations
The government of Botswana faced backlash from animal rights activists after it approved the hunting of 23 elephants to provide meat for independence celebrations.

Football: Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp amid reported rift with coach
His departure came hours after Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start the Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday.

Thirteen sentenced to jail in France over deadly Channel migrant boat sinking
Thirteen people were sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for organising the crossing of a small boat through the English Channel in November 2021. A total of 31 migrants died when the ship sank.

Netanyahu praises passengers who helped avert disaster on Israel-bound flight
Netanyahu said he had met the Israeli passenger, whom he described as acting with extraordinary courage.

Mali: more than 2,400 schools remain closed as insecurity disrupts new school year
The government has made education a priority, but the security situation remains a major obstacle to reopening schools in affected areas.

Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 1 October, 2026 - Across the world

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes
State-owned company Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing cargo aircraft, with an option to acquire eight more, in an effort to increase its cargo services.

Zimbabwe businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
Police confirmed in a short statement on X that the helicopter was carrying six occupants but could not immediately confirm the identities of the victims.

Africa: Solid growth amid investment challenges [Business Africa]
Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.

DRC: Death of local official highlights tensions around Ebola response
Karondwa was buried in his native Lubero, as calls grow for an investigation into his death and for greater trust between communities and health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak.

Passengers of diverted flydubai flight land in Israel
Passengers on a FlyDubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit incident, arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, describing the ordeal as “very terrifying”

'No backing down': S.African anti-migrant protesters vow to keep marching
South African anti-migrant protesters rallied in Durban vow to keep up their months-long fight to get undocumented migrants to leave the country

Tunisia president softens 'fake news' decree after criticism by rights groups
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday softened a cybercrime decree that was widely criticised by rights groups, by scrapping a five-year prison sentence for the dissemination of "fake news"

Three European lawmakers say humanitarian situation in Ceuta is 'grim'
Speaking following a fact-finding mission, they also accused the Spanish armed forces of 'torture' and 'inhumane treatment'.

Pix of the Day, 30 September, 2026 - Across the world
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to strengthen economic sovereignty after breaking ties with its traditional Western partners.

FlyDubai says investigating mid-air pilot fight as Israel alleges terror plot
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Israel's prime minister claimed

IATA says African air cargo capacity rose by 14 per cent in August
The world airline body said this significantly outpaced the 3 per cent growth in cargo demand across the region.

Hundreds of South Africans protest against undocumented immigrants in Durban
Anti-migrant group March and March staged demonstrations against illegal immigration across several South African provinces on Wednesday. The movement had set the date of September 30 as a deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country.

São Tomé and Príncipe's main opposition party wins most seats in polls
The Liberation Movement of São Tomé and Príncipe failed however to win an outright majority, setting the stage for talks on a coalition government.

Rescuers pull migrants from deadly shipwreck off Tunisian Coast
At least two people, one of them a child, died and six went missing after a dramatic shipwreck off the Tunisian coast, near the Gulf of Gabes, according to the European non-profit humanitarian organisation Sea-Watch on Tuesday

Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue in Ethiopia amid renewed fighting in Tigray
In his address in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV called on all parties involved in the latest episode of violence in northern Ethiopia to engage in dialogue.

Dangote's $16bn Kenya refinery 'new chapter' for Africa
Africa's richest man was set to break ground on a new $16-billion mega-refinery in Kenya on Wednesday, saying it marked a "new chapter in Africa's industrial journey"

UN experts say food waste is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions
The UN Environment Programme says food loss and waste generate an estimated 8 to 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon
Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced non-stop for 176 hours, 52 minutes and 59 seconds between September 22 and 29, in an attempt to break the world record for the longest individual dance marathon.

Burundi agrees to accept third-country US deportees
A presidential spokesperson said preparations were underway without saying when they would arrive or how many Burundi had agreed to receive.

President Mnangagwa highlights economic gains, warns of drought risk in Zimbabwe
He attributed those macroeconomic gains to a stronger financial-sector framework, saying this should help maintain confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.

South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures against gender-based violence
After a recent spate of femicides shocked South Africa, the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa ordered urgent action to better protect women.

Libyan teachers extend strike over pay and working conditions
Public school teachers in Libya are continuing their strike over pay and working conditions, with demonstrations held in Tripoli for a third consecutive week.

Morocco’s first woman premier pledges to meet citizens’ expectations
El Mansouri's cabinet will have to tackle several pressing issues including unemployment and living costs, as well as persistent social disparities particularly weighing on young people.

Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery in push for economic independence
Burkina Faso opened its first gold refinery, pushing ahead with plans to better organise the commercialisation of the precious metal in one of the continent's top producers.

Morocco's king appoints the country's first-ever female prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been the mayor of Marrakesh for a number of years and also served as a minister in the previous coalition government.

Multiple reports claim Netanyahu was warned ahead of Hamas' 2023 attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has denied receiving advance knowledge of the 7 October 2023 offensive, claiming that security chiefs did not warn him.

Congolese politician beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness
A Congolese politician has been beaten to death after promoting Ebola awareness during a radio interview. Marie-Celestin Karondwa from the ruling UDPS party was attacked on Sunday by residents of Butembo, in DR Congo's North Kivu province.

Nearly two years after the fall of Assad, Syrian children return to school amid ruins
Nearly two years after Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, thousands of children are still struggling for an education.

Ghana's free speech debate: Where should the law draw the line?
Ghana is confronting a renewed debate over where legitimate law enforcement ends and the protection of free expression begins.

Nigerian oil tycoon Dangote says Africa will be mostly fuel self-sufficient by 2030
Oil tycoon Aliko Dangote says he believes the continent will will largely supply its own refined fuel needs by 2030.

Pope wraps up four-day visit to France with call for European peace and unity
Speaking at an interfaith meeting in Metz, he urged religious leaders to foster a path to friendship, peace, and brotherhood.

South Africa: Competition between criminal networks fuelling mass shootings, analysts say
Organised crime, gang violence and conflicts over the control of criminal networks are fuelling mass shootings in South Africa, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

Morocco detains Tangier mayor over alleged electoral fraud
The mayor of Tangier, Mounir Limouri, was placed in police custody on Monday over alleged electoral fraud in the recent parliamentary elections.

FIFA accuses UEFA of harassing Infantino ahead of presidential election
FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European soccer body’s request for evidence discovery about a World Cup private investor plan that has rocked the sport.

Cameroon: Families demand justice as femicide rate continues to rise
Anger is growing in Cameroon over rising gender-based violence that has seen at least 56 women killed since the start of the year. In response to the outcry, a bill to make femicide a separate crime from murder will be considered during parliament's November session.