Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police
The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.
More NHS staff sacked over attacks victims' records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says a new system will be brought in to protect records.
UK must protect against Russian 'hybrid attacks', ex-national security adviser says
Lord Ricketts says more should be spent on improving the resilience of energy, transport, air traffic control and defence sites.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year
Freaky Nikki, Dolly Parton and whimsical costumes like gargoyles are popular among adults dressing up this year.
Two-week half terms: The school holiday no one can agree on
Parents are divided, with some struggling to arrange childcare while others eye cheaper holidays.
Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.
Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania
Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.
Harry Styles debuts new track in memory of Liam Payne
The pop star performed the song on the second anniversary of Liam Payne's death.
Boy, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond
Emergency services were called at about 16:45 on Friday, and pronounced both dead at the scene.
Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
DIY SOS to be 'rested' next year to save money, BBC says
The long-running programme will be replaced by a "more cost-effective" spin-off show revisiting past projects.
Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush
CCTV footage captured the vehicle rolling down the road, dragging driver Sean Baker along.
'Taking in my great-grandkids at 74 saved me'
A Somerset great-grandmother talks about becoming a kinship carer after her daughter died.
The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
Isle of Wight fossil identified as new dinosaur species
Invictibellatrix would have been up to four metres long with feathers and had 20cm claws.
Poodle party reunites rescued dogs
The eight dogs were found alongside more than 250 poodle-cross breeds at a property in Norfolk.
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Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
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McDermott seeks fix as England fight to save their World Cup
Brian McDermott says he can fix the errors that led to England's Rugby League World Cup defeat by Tonga - but is it already too late?
Why adults are going back to summer camp
Loneliness and burnout are sending adults around the world back to bunk beds and bonfires.
Hurricane Trudy makes its way towards Mexico, threatening heavy rain
Trudy is the latest in successive storms that have hit Mexico's Pacific coast this year.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction
The Gunners failed to score in their last two visits to the City Ground, as both matches ended in goalless draws.
Egypt’s Sisi seeks authorisation for defence assistance to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian president pledges 'any measure' to help defend Saudi Arabia 'if it is requested of us'.
California Gov Newsom boosts AI regulation as he eyes 2028 presidential run
Newsom signed an executive order to examine kill switches for AI models and other measures he had earlier vetoed.
Protesters clash with police during nationwide demonstrations in France
Thousands rally in Paris and other cities for demonstrations set to unite students, teachers, unions and 'yellow vests'.
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
Child, four women among Palestinians injured in West Bank pogroms
Attacks follow a religious edict by a prominent far-right rabbi permitting the seizure of Palestinian olives.
Davidovich Fokina stuns top seed Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final
The 26th-ranked Spaniard fought back to win 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 and will play Daniil Medvedev or Rafael Jodar in the final.
Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar
A controversial ruling by a hardline Israeli rabbi has been condemned by Palestinians.
France tackles new wave of nationwide protests
France is tackling nationwide protests, as students, unions, and activists rally against high prices and inequality.
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality
Women protest in New Delhi against police brutality
Russian strikes kill civilians, injure dozens across Ukraine
At least eight people have been killed and nearly 60 injured in the latest wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine.
Protests spread across France as ‘yellow vests’ set to join
Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support
We asked students what they think.
Solar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costs
With Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.
LIVE: India vs West Indies – fifth T20 International
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As Israel blocks PA funding, the West Bank’s healthcare system is failing
Hospitals across the occupied West Bank have been hit by a funding shortage.
Sudan’s army claims dozens of RSF fighters killed in Nyala attack
Rapid Support Forces accuse army of killing 30 civilians in attack on Nyala's busy livestock market.
IMF urges support for poorer nations facing high inflation, war spillovers
Low-income countries spend up to 14 percent of their revenue on debt repayments, IMF chief says.
Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
What we know about the Houthi strikes on Aden’s presidential palace and airport, and why they matter.
Murder in Malaysia: Justice for Altantuya Shaariibuu
101 East investigates if power and politics are shielding those behind the 2006 murder of a Mongolian woman in Malaysia.
Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia’s hunt for diverse partners
Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?
Canton Fair stories spanning generations show China's leap from selling products to offering innovative solutions
In 1957, a grandfather witnessed lovebirds and silk as star products at the first Canton Fair. Today, his grandson watches ...
Takaichi's ritual offering to war shrine further exposes distorted historical view, commitment to neo-militarism: Chinese expert
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine under the title of ...
'Bold creativity', but 'certification remains crucial': Chinese auto industry leaders react to Tesla's 'flying car' Roadster
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Apple's iPhone Duo pre-orders sell out in seconds in China, with some deliveries delayed until next year
Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, priced starting at nearly 16,000 yuan ($2,391) in China, did little to dampen ...
No bullying the small, no blackmail by the small: China's South China Sea rule
Ding Duo
Kindergarten head sentenced to life imprisonment for adding toxic substances to food served to children, staff
A Chinese court on Friday sentenced the head of a kindergarten in Northwest China's Gansu Province to life imprisonment for instructing staff to add toxic and harmful non-food substances to meals served to children and employees, while five other defendants received prison terms ranging from six to 15 ...
Chinese navy hospital ship arrives in Cote d'Ivoire on medical mission
OpenAI CFO's claim of cybersecurity risks about Chinese AI models driven by business interests amid open-weight competition: expert
OpenAI CFO's claim of cybersecurity risks about Chinese AI models driven by business interests amid open-weight competition: expert
Chinese navy hospital ship arrives in Cote d'Ivoire on medical mission
China to host global governance forum from Oct. 23 to 25
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US anti-war activists begin trip to see China beyond Western media narratives
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'T. rex of fungi': Chinese scientists discover giant new fungal family in Yunnan Province
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2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference kicks off in Tianjin
C919's average daily flights per aircraft approaching Airbus A320's level: report
C919's average daily flights per aircraft approaching Airbus A320's level: report
2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference kicks off in Tianjin
Four Chinese authorities urge over 30 major automakers to strengthen testing, curb misleading marketing
Four Chinese authorities held talks with than 30 major automakers on Thursday to strengthen oversight of vehicle design and testing during research and development, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said on Friday.
China's dynamic adjustments to its tech export management in step with shifting global trends
Canton Fair stories spanning generations show China's leap from selling products to offering innovative solutions In 1957, a grandfather witnessed lovebirds and silk as star products at the first Canton Fair. Today, his grandson watches a humanoid robot smash badminton while buyers film every move ... China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued a notice seeking public comments on draft adjustments to its Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, adding a total of ... Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ...
Smart manufacturing takes center stage at Canton Fair, with global partners co-creating next-gen tech
Canton Fair stories spanning generations show China's leap from selling products to offering innovative solutions In 1957, a grandfather witnessed lovebirds and silk as star products at the first Canton Fair. Today, his grandson watches a humanoid robot smash badminton while buyers film every move ... China's dynamic adjustments to its tech export management in step with shifting global trends China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued a notice seeking public comments on draft adjustments to its Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, adding a total of ... Super crowded. This would be the first impression when walking into the Service Robots zone at the 140th Canton Fair, before even looking at the latest smart products. Visitors waited ...
Long-table banquet held in Lanxi, E China's Zhejiang to mark upcoming Double Ninth Festival
Elderly people attend a long-table banquet in Yanggang Village of Lanxi, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 15, 2026. Funded by kind-hearted people, the banquet held on Thursday was attended by ... Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen performs in Vienna, Austria Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen (2nd R) performs in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 15, 2026. Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ...
Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen performs in Vienna, Austria
Long-table banquet held in Lanxi, E China's Zhejiang to mark upcoming Double Ninth Festival Elderly people attend a long-table banquet in Yanggang Village of Lanxi, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 15, 2026. Funded by kind-hearted people, the banquet held on Thursday was attended by ... Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen (2nd R) performs in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 15, 2026. Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ...
Shanghai program opens new literary horizons for international writers
Long-table banquet held in Lanxi, E China's Zhejiang to mark upcoming Double Ninth Festival Elderly people attend a long-table banquet in Yanggang Village of Lanxi, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 15, 2026. Funded by kind-hearted people, the banquet held on Thursday was attended by ... Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen performs in Vienna, Austria Chinese Huangmei Opera artist Han Zaifen (2nd R) performs in Vienna, Austria, Oct. 15, 2026. While taking part in a writing program in Shanghai, US writer Cleo Qian told the Global Times during an exclusive interview that she has welcomed the opportunity to meet international ...
6th Fanhua Chinese Film Festival opens in Florence, showcasing contemporary Chinese cinema
The sixth edition of the FanHua Chinese Film Festival opened in Florence, Italy, on the evening of October 14 local time, attracting than 400 guests from local cultural, academic and Chinese communities.
Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning
When yak milk meets coffee on China's Tibetan plateau
When yak milk meets coffee on China's Tibetan plateau
Master player brings new vitality to traditional shadow puppetry in NE China's Liaoning
Франция охвачена протестами против снижения уровня жизни
Сотни демонстрантов задержаны в разных городах страны
Папа римский покинул больницу спустя 4 дня после операции
У него был диагностирован рак лёгкого
Осуждённый по делу "Сети" Василий Куксов вышел на свободу
Он провёл в заключении девять лет
Главу фонда против наркотиков арестовали за связи с саентологами
Ей может грозить от 2 до 6 лет колонии
Зеленский: скорость Starlink в Украине ограничена, в ЕС - нет
По его словам, это намеренная операция
Из-за обмеления Нижней Тунгуски в Эвенкии начался дефицит продуктов
В поселке Тура люди провели в очереди два дня
Криптобиржа Bitget перестанет обслуживать клиентов из РФ и Беларуси
А также Казахстана
СМИ: Математика обвинили в госизмене из-за "звёзд" в Telegram
Он отправлен в СИЗО в Москве
Московские аэропорты за ночь задержали и отменили более 350 рейсов
Масштабные сбои из-за налётов БПЛА продолжились вторую ночь подряд
Независимые оценки: Путин завысил площадь захваченной территории
Он заявил, что войска РФ в 2026 году взяли под контроль около 6,5 тысяч кв. км территории
На войне с Россией в рядах ВСУ погиб бывший футболист "Зенита"
Это Роман Максимюк
В Винницкой и Житомирской областях люди без света после атак РФ
Есть погибшие в Славянске и Херсоне
Трамп не стал воплощать в жизнь санкционные меры "закона Грэма"
Закон давал ему такое право
В Москве арестовали бывшего директора библиотеки РАН
Олега Шорина обвиняют в мошенничестве в особо крупном размере
В Харькове арестовали российского военного по обвинению в убийстве шести человек
По данным The Insider, его завербовали на войну из колонии
Турецкая группа могла устроить диверсию на Starlink по заказу России
В Германии задержали двух подозреваемых
Папа римский призвал Путина прекратить огонь ради жителей Алёшек
Ватикан и Кремль договорились взаимодействовать по вопросам гуманитарной помощи
Украинцы в России получили большие сроки по делу о взрывах в Мелитополе
От 25 лет до пожизненного заключения
Минюст объявил "иноагентами" певицу Наоко и музыканта "Стоптайм"
В реестр также внесли движение "Малиновый Клин – Независимая Кубань"
Беспилотники атаковали предприятие под Сургутом, в 2500 км от Украины
Возможно, это Сургутский ЗСК
Egypt's President Sisi will step down when term expires in 2030
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says he’ll leave office when his term expires in 2030. Making the announcement on Saturday, Sisi described the matter as “completely settled.”
Senegal's Macky Sall withdraws from race for UN top job
Senegal’s former President Macky Sall is pulling out of the race to lead the United Nations. Saturday's announcement comes one day after an informal straw poll by UN Security Council members saw all seven candidates receive at least one veto.
Frontline workers in DRC receive Ervebo vaccine amid growing Ebola outbreak
Frontline workers in DR Congo received the Ervebo vaccine on Friday as the country’s worst ever Ebola outbreak continues to spread. Ervebo is effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola. Authorities hope it will offer some protection against the Bundibugyo strain driving the current outbreak.
All seven candidates to lead UN receive Security Council veto in informal poll
All seven candidates to lead the United Nations received a vote of "discourage," effectively a veto, from a permanent UN Security Council member in the latest informal poll, a diplomat said Friday.
Iran denies being behind Houthi attacks as Aden airport hit
Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemen’s interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.
Ex-fighters in Ethiopia's Tigray region register for reintegration programme
Hundreds of former fighters in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region have been signing up for a government programme to help them return to civilian life.
Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints first woman-led government
Morocco's King Mohammed VI formally appoints the members of his country's new government, led for the first time in its history by a woman prime minister, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri.
Kenya confirms third Ebola case as health officials race to contain outbreak
Kenya has confirmed its third Ebola case, raising concerns over the spread of the deadly virus across East Africa. The Health Ministry says the latest patient is a 65-year-old woman and a close relative of the country’s first two cases. She had been in quarantine since October 6.
DR Congo bans activities of 13 political parties linked to Joseph Kabila as opposition cries repression
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has banned the activities of 13 political parties, including the PPRD of former president Joseph Kabila. Presented as a national security measure, the decision has divided the political class and reignited debate over democratic pluralism in the country.
Rights group says eastern Libyan authorities are carrying out executions
Human Rights Watch says the military has killed an estimated 31 people since late August, with at least 50 other people at risk.
Ethiopian gains in Tigray risk wider war with Eritrea, analyst warns
Ethiopia’s military advances in northern Tigray do not spell an end to the conflict but have the potential to increase the risk of war with neighboring Eritrea, an analyst with knowledge of the region has warned
Africa overtakes Europe in Catholic population as global mumbers reach 1.422 billion
Africa now has more Catholics than Europe. The Vatican’s latest statistics put Africa’s Catholic population at 288 million, slightly ahead of Europe’s 287 million.
Vatican releases first images of Pope Leo XIV since his surgery
Doctors says the 71-year-old pontiff is showing steady improvement since having part of his right lung removed on Tuesday.
South African pastor, wife arrested after 200 found in suspected illegal rehab centre
Police in South Africa have arrested a pastor and his wife after a raid on a church-run rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga province revealed shocking living conditions.
Belgium: Pumpkimania festival takes over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle
Foxes, owls and deer made from pumpkins have taken over Groot-Bijgaarden Castle near Brussels. The Pumpkimania festival features a 772kg giant, pumpkin boat rides and Halloween activities until 1 November.
South Africa: Rescuing and relocating wild honeybees in Cape Town
A father-and-son team at the Cape Honeybee Conservancy have moved over 250 wild bee colonies from urban locations since 2018.
Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government after TPLF ouster
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced Friday the establishment of an interim administration in the northern Tigray region, which has been controlled by rebels who have clashed with federal forces in recent weeks
Kenya on high alert as Ebola outbreak in DR Congo fuels border fears
Kenya is on high alert as it races to contain Ebola! Linked to a deadly outbreak in the DRC, the virus has reportedly claimed one life in Kenya, with two cases recorded. At the Ugandan border, screenings are intensifying, with travelers undergoing temperature checks and handwashing measures.
Chinese navy ship brings free care and medicines to Abidjan
A Chinese Medical ship with a crew of 376 arrived at the port of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Thursday and began offering free medical consultations and medicines to local residents
Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.
Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 16 October, 2026 - Across the world
Italy: Nationwide air traffic control issues disrupt flights at Rome airport
Flight delays and cancellations disrupted Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Friday 16 October after a fault in the data-transmission network supporting Italy’s nationwide air traffic control system.
Western Sahara: Polisario front challenges UN Envoy as MINURSO mandate vote nears
With just two weeks to go before the vote on extending MINURSO’s mandate, tensions are rising over Western Sahara.
Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck
Underwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US State Secretary calls for de-escalation by Ethiopia and Eritrea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday, urging dialogue under a peace deal agreed between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 2018.
At least 10 students die as Ebola outbreak spreads in DR Congo
At least 10 students have died from Ebola in Ituri Province, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said Thursday
Zambia elected for three-year term on UN Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema described it as an endorsement of the country's commitment to protecting human rights.
South African president lifts police chief's precautionary suspension
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola will resume his duties on Monday after he was cleared of charges that he broke public finance rules.
US issues new Iran-related sanctions against 16 individuals, 11 entities
The United States on Thursday issued a new round of Iran-related sanctions, targeting 16 individuals and 11 entities, including financial institutions, currency exchange firms and energy and trading companies.
Sudan: Burhan writes to Trump over truce, peace initiative
In September, the U.S. refused to grant Burhan a visa to attend the U.N. General Assembly meetings, a move seen as punishment for Burhan's reservations about Washington's easefire proposal
Al-Qaeda and IS rivalry sparks fierce fighting across Sahel
Rival jihadist factions in the Sahel have clashed on an unprecedented scale in recent weeks. On Monday, the Islamic State in the Sahel Province said it had killed more than 400 fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM four days earlier.
Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes
A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.
IMF raises Africa growth outlook, warns of shrinking aid
The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5% this year and its Africa Director Zeine Zeidane praised the continent's resilience.
Turkey: Worst rainfall in 80 years unleashes deadly floods near Istanbul
Torrential rain has turned streets into rivers near Istanbul, overturning vehicles and cutting off power. At least 3 people have died and 5 remain missing as emergency crews clear the wreckage.
DR Congo protests Formula One's 'indefensible' decision to race in Rwanda
Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner sharply criticised Formula One's plans to hold an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, saying it would help “polish the image of an authoritarian leader.”
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads to new province bordering CAR
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly spread to North Ubangi, at the border with the Central African Republic, making it the eighth Congolese province affected by the virus.
Albania: Violent protests rock Tirana for third straight day
Fires burn in central Tirana as protesters throw stones and police respond with tear gas and water cannon. Student-led demonstrations demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation enter their third day.
Gianni Infantino chairs FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
It is the first time he faces the 37-members since he was forced to drop his secretive and divisive World Cup sell-off plan.
Houthis struck Riyadh airport 20 times in October, Saudi-led coalition says
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have struck Riyadh’s King Khalid international airport 20 times since the start of October. A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition said the attacks involved 10 drones, four ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and two unidentified projectiles.
Phase-1 trial of Ebola vaccine gets underway in Uganda
Scientists in the southern Ugandan city of Masaka are conducting a phase I trial of a candidate vaccine against the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BDBV), a strain for which no licensed vaccine or effective treatment currently exists.
US wants to see Senegal’s debt restructuring completed within a year
A top US Treasury official highlighted Dakar's case as an example of improvements in sovereign debt restructuring.
Africa CDC probes missing millions meant for ebola response
Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya says more than $700 million in donor funding for Ebola response in the DRC cannot be traced
UK: Harry and Meghan make high-profile comeback six years after royal exit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in the public eye in Britain. The couple greeted crowds, met children and visited community projects in Nottingham, the city where they first appeared together after their engagement in 2017.
HRW calls for greater access to Tigray region to ensure civilian protection
International NGO Human Rights Watch is calling for greater access to Ethiopia's Tigray region to better protect the population. The organisation says the renewed fighting between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels has cost lives and access to vital services.
School feeding programme supports children and local farmers in CAR
The World Food Programme says more than 250,000 children receive meals in 335 schools across the country.
Indonesia's skies turn apocalyptic orange as smoke blankets Singapore
Apocalyptic orange skies engulf Palangkaraya in Indonesia, while Singapore's famous Marina Bay Sands nearly disappears behind thick smoke. Months of wildfires have triggered an air pollution crisis across Southeast Asia.
UK: Frieze London blurs the lines between art, gaming and reality
Visitors to Frieze London in the UK are becoming part of the artworks themselves, climbing a giant interactive spider, entering virtual worlds and taking part in installations that turn spectators into participants.
Africa Energy Week: Energy deals must deliver jobs and growth, participants say
Participants at Africa Energy Week in Cape Town are calling for greater efforts to ensure the vast resources of the African continent deliver industrial growth and provide much-needed employment as deals worth billions of dollars have already been struck at the five-day event.
Kenya hikes fuel prices amid higher import costs linked to Middle East conflict
Rising fuel prices are having a negative impact on household budgets and sectors including transport, agriculture, and construction.
Pakistan: Classrooms reduced to rubble in deadly school disaster, at leat 32 pupils killed
A school roof collapsed in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, on Thursday 15 October, killing at least 32 pupils and a teacher. Officials said the roof was structurally weak and had been overloaded by construction work. The school’s owner was arrested and an investigation launched.
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