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Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as criticism mounts after by-election defeat
Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

'Deeply personal moment': Watch Sagal Abdi-Wali's by-election victory speech
Labour beat the Green Party with 45% of the vote in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.

King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.

Firing squad execution of man who killed 13 soldiers to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

Survivor of US Army shooting supports gunman's execution but questions livestream
Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.

Alison Hammond: 'I thought I was having heart attack on air'
The host says a health scare on live TV was one of the "scariest things I've ever been through".

£15m spent cleaning illegal waste supersite in ancient woodland
Concerns remain over the ancient Kent woodland's future after 39,500 tonnes of rubbish were cleared.

Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.

Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.

Watch: Fleeing Kyiv for the countryside ahead of winter
A Kyiv resident told the BBC she has moved away from "everything that can be a Russian target" as Ukraine braces for another cold winter under intense attacks.

Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

Olivia Colman on viral Wicker memes: 'This has never happened to me before'
Steamy jokes have flooded social media ahead of the release of the actress's latest film.

I've been with my boyfriend for two years and don't know his salary
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

Weekly quiz: How long did it take for Glastonbury tickets to sell out?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

Emotions run high at the round table as Celebrity Traitors banish two players
Viewers watched to see whether Richard E Grant could save himself at the first round table of the series.

Wimbledon boss jokes military would love to 'sort out' influencers
Royal Marine Commandos providing security at Wimbledon would like "nothing more than to sort out" disruptive social media influencers at the prestigious tournament, its chief executive jokes.

Crazy Rich Asians to return as TV show with original film's stars
The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

Drought declared in Yorkshire after dry weather
Environment Agency says Yorkshire saw its fifth driest period on record between April and September.

Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationship
Lee Inglis had twice avoided prison for previous knife attacks on Stacey Hogg in Hawick.

Will El Niño and the polar vortex bring snow to the UK this winter?
The developing El Niño may impact the UK's weather prospects this autumn and winter but cold conditions are far from guaranteed.

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Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.

Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

Sutton's predictions v Starsailor frontman James Walsh
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?

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India’s Cockroach Party says members detained ahead of protest
India’s Cockroach Janta Party says thousands of its members have been detained ahead of Saturday’s protest in New Delhi.

Saudi Arabia reopens Riyadh airport after Houthi attack kills three
Saudi Arabia has seen several attacks by the Houthis in recent days, with airports appearing to be the primary target.

Real Madrid’s Mourinho lashes out at ‘ridiculous’ criticism of Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe takes fire for how he has chosen to recover from knee injury as he prepares to return for Real Madrid.

Manchester City charges: Maresca says Premier League club will win appeal
Coach says he has absolute faith in Man City despite guilty finding over breaches of Premier League financial rules.

‘Indentured servants’: US green card move will hit thousands of IT workers
The US is suspending top tech firms, including Microsoft, from a key programme to sponsor foreign workers’ green cards.

‘Is it April fool’s?’ Navi Pillay reacts to Nobel Peace Prize news
International judge Navi Pillay was applauded by colleagues as she gave her first public reaction to her Peace Prize.

Labour fends off the Green party in closely watched UK by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali won by 3,300 votes in the London seat of Holborn and St Pancras.

Is Trump signalling a return to war with Iran after the midterms?
US media reports suggest he may be weighing strikes before the vote, but the president has ruled that out.

Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concerns
Three former researchers pen open letter warning of 'chilling' effect on company culture.

The girls in the Gaza school photograph
Just before the genocide, 15 Gaza schoolgirls posed for a photograph. Three years on, Al Jazeera went looking for them.

Nobel chair admits they haven’t reached Peace Prize winner Pillay
The Nobel Committee has admitted that it has been unable to reach the ICJ judge to tell her the news.

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris among those to hail Wilson as Las Vegas Aces centre continues record run.

Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
International Court of Justice judge Navi Pillay has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

Everton’s US owners seek sale of controlling stake in Premier League club
Premier League club Everton open to selling controlling stake after 'safely' balancing historical financial troubles.

2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
Pillay has been instrumental in ensuring war crimes and genocide are prosecuted, Nobel committee says.

NBA star Wembanyama to French students: ‘I hear you’
San ​Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama offers solidarity to students protesting conditions in schools in France.

New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest
New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest

Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.

LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers
All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.

US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody
Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.

Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis
Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.

Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Iraq plans to ban Waze, citing Israeli origins, and suggests alternatives like Google Maps or local app in development.

Who is Dov Lando, the Israeli rabbi criticising Zionism?
The senior rabbi, whose party is in Netanyahu's coalition, has caused uproar in Israel by calling Zionism disastrous.

Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers
Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.

Trump says US will not strike Iran before midterm elections
Oil prices drop as Trump dismisses speculation of pre-midterm military action against Iran.

Global Times

Chinese FM rejects Philippine claims about disruptions of medical evacuation near Ren'ai Jiao, vows to safeguard sovereignty and maritime rights
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday rejected Philippine claims about disruptions of a medical evacuation from a Philippine vessel ...

China rebuts US allegations of China-linked hacking activities, urges it to abandon double standards, political manipulation on cybersecurity: FM
China firmly opposes and combats hacking activities in accordance with law, while also firmly opposing the spread of false information ...

Chinese envoy condemns Japan's remilitarization push at UN, warns of threat to peace
A Chinese envoy on Thursday condemned Japan's accelerating remilitarization at the United Nations, warning that it had become a major ...

Chinese, European teams confirm FAST discovery of first known evolving primordial pulsar triple
China's FAST telescope has helped uncover the first known primordial pulsar triple with a still-evolving companion star, according to a ...

Tsai Ing-wen's provocative trip to the US: an outright sellout of Taiwan: Global Times editorial

Respect is earned, not demanded – Japan's fuss over a diplomatic title rings hollow
Global Times

GT Voice: 'Overcapacity' must not become a new pretext for trade protectionism
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Crime drama leads China's National Day box office as market dips from last year
Crime drama "Traces of Justice" topped China's National Day holiday box office, in a market that fell from a year earlier, with some analysts citing the absence of a blockbuster-scale title. The seven-day holiday frame ending on Wednesday generated 1.165 billion yuan (about 173 million ...

Indonesian president launches 11 Chinese-backed downstream projects
China allows evacuation of injured personnel from illegally grounded ship at Ren'ai Jiao, urges Manila to stop provocation and disinformation

China allows evacuation of injured personnel from illegally grounded ship at Ren'ai Jiao, urges Manila to stop provocation and disinformation
Indonesian president launches 11 Chinese-backed downstream projects

China records second carp-linked Haff disease cluster as 5 develop rhabdomyolysis after eating wild red-tailed carp: China CDC report
Five people in Heyuan, South China's Guangdong Province, developed rhabdomyolysis after eating wild Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus (red-tailed carp) in April, with four meeting the clinical criteria for Haff disease, ... In pics: memorial park in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, China's Shaanxi Tourists visit a memorial park marking the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2026. This year ... Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ...

In pics: memorial park in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, China's Shaanxi
China records second carp-linked Haff disease cluster as 5 develop rhabdomyolysis after eating wild red-tailed carp: China CDC report Five people in Heyuan, South China's Guangdong Province, developed rhabdomyolysis after eating wild Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus (red-tailed carp) in April, with four meeting the clinical criteria for Haff disease, ... Tourists visit a memorial park marking the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2026. This year ... Being sold three times in four days: details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ...

Being sold three times in four days: More details exposed in actor Wang Xing's trafficking case in Myanmar
China records second carp-linked Haff disease cluster as 5 develop rhabdomyolysis after eating wild red-tailed carp: China CDC report Five people in Heyuan, South China's Guangdong Province, developed rhabdomyolysis after eating wild Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus (red-tailed carp) in April, with four meeting the clinical criteria for Haff disease, ... In pics: memorial park in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, China's Shaanxi Tourists visit a memorial park marking the victory of the Central Red Army's Long March in Wuqi County of Yan'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 26, 2026. This year ... A documentary airing on the Chinese state broadcaster revealed further details in the case of Chinese actor Wang Xing, who was trafficked to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar's Myawaddy ...

Expert refutes foreign media hype over China's offshore trust tax rules
China's National Day holidays see 6.7% rise in border crossings: official data

China's National Day holidays see 6.7% rise in border crossings: official data
Expert refutes foreign media hype over China's offshore trust tax rules

China's highway NEV charging volume posts strong growth over National Day holiday
China's highway new energy vehicle (NEV) charging volume rose sharply during the recent week-long National Day holiday, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Thursday. From Oct. 1 to Oct. 7, the country's highway NEV charging volume reached 163 million kilowatt-hours, averaging 23.26 million ...

China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ... China seeks public comment for labor protection rules covering flexible workers such as food-delivery riders China released draft measures on Thursday on the protection of the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment - such as drivers of ride-hailing services and delivery ... Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency membrane to cut energy, costs of carbon capture A Chinese research team has developed a new type of all-organic mixed-matrix membrane that addresses a longstanding bottleneck in combining high separation performance with stability and processability. It could offer ...

China seeks public comment for labor protection rules covering flexible workers such as food-delivery riders
China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ... China released draft measures on Thursday on the protection of the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment - such as drivers of ride-hailing services and delivery ... Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency membrane to cut energy, costs of carbon capture A Chinese research team has developed a new type of all-organic mixed-matrix membrane that addresses a longstanding bottleneck in combining high separation performance with stability and processability. It could offer ...

Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency membrane to cut energy, costs of carbon capture
China, EU ramp up engagement as trade chiefs meet in Beijing Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Thursday in Beijing, according to a statement released by China's ... China seeks public comment for labor protection rules covering flexible workers such as food-delivery riders China released draft measures on Thursday on the protection of the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment - such as drivers of ride-hailing services and delivery ... A Chinese research team has developed a new type of all-organic mixed-matrix membrane that addresses a longstanding bottleneck in combining high separation performance with stability and processability. It could offer ...

Salon Photo & Video opens in Paris
Photo taken on Oct.8, 2026 shows the scene of the Salon Photo & Video in Paris, France. The Salon Photo & Video opened in Paris on Thursday, featuring equipment displays, ... Teenage rider Sun Shengbo makes history as first Chinese ESBK Talent champion After becoming the first Chinese racer to win the Talent category title at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK), teenage motorcycle rider Sun Shengbo told the Global Times during a ... China sports authority urges action to prevent unhealthy fan culture from harming minors In response to recent incidents involving some extreme fans repeatedly verbally abusing, spreading rumors about, and personally attacking national team coaches and players, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has ...

Teenage rider Sun Shengbo makes history as first Chinese ESBK Talent champion
Salon Photo & Video opens in Paris Photo taken on Oct.8, 2026 shows the scene of the Salon Photo & Video in Paris, France. The Salon Photo & Video opened in Paris on Thursday, featuring equipment displays, ... After becoming the first Chinese racer to win the Talent category title at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK), teenage motorcycle rider Sun Shengbo told the Global Times during a ... China sports authority urges action to prevent unhealthy fan culture from harming minors In response to recent incidents involving some extreme fans repeatedly verbally abusing, spreading rumors about, and personally attacking national team coaches and players, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has ...

China sports authority urges action to prevent unhealthy fan culture from harming minors
Salon Photo & Video opens in Paris Photo taken on Oct.8, 2026 shows the scene of the Salon Photo & Video in Paris, France. The Salon Photo & Video opened in Paris on Thursday, featuring equipment displays, ... Teenage rider Sun Shengbo makes history as first Chinese ESBK Talent champion After becoming the first Chinese racer to win the Talent category title at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK), teenage motorcycle rider Sun Shengbo told the Global Times during a ... In response to recent incidents involving some extreme fans repeatedly verbally abusing, spreading rumors about, and personally attacking national team coaches and players, the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) has ...

2026 Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Canadian writer Anne Carson
India's micro-drama boom is built on Chinese blueprints, but content gaps and tech lag may prevent a true China-scale success

India's micro-drama boom is built on Chinese blueprints, but content gaps and tech lag may prevent a true China-scale success
2026 Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Canadian writer Anne Carson

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Во Флориде ожидается встреча представителей США и Украины
Будут обсуждаться "новые идеи"

В Германии критикуют Шрёдера за визит к Путину на день рождения
В Кремле заявили, что случайно узнали, что Шрёдер в Москве

Лауреатом Нобелевской премии мира стала Нави Пиллэй
"За усилия по укреплению мира и международного права"

В Вене были задержаны журналисты "Украинской правды"
Один из них, как утверждается, получил травмы при задержании

Украинка, которую задерживали по запросу РФ, смогла покинуть Казахстан
Меру пресечения ей не избрали

В Черногории задержан руководитель проекта "Рыбарь" Звинчук
И ещё несколько человек

БПЛА атаковали Редкинский опытный завод и дата-центр "Яндекса"
Есть погибшие и пострадавшие в Калужской и Белгородской областях

Россия нанесла авиаудар по Запорожью. В Киеве перебои с электричеством
1 человек погиб в Ивано-Франковске

Виталий Кличко посоветовал жителям Киева по возможности покинуть столицу
Кличко заявил об этом в интервью AFP

Европарламент назвал нелегитимной новую российскую Госдуму
Европарламент указал на "нарушения избирательного процесса"

Двух граждан Латвии задержали рядом с базой британских ВВС Моулсворт
Их подозревают в незаконном проникновении на территорию авиабазы

В Британии матроса заподозрили в шпионаже. Изучают российский след
Тедди Янгу вменяют подготовку к передаче секретной информации

Трамп пообещал не атаковать Иран до выборов в Конгресс в ноябре
И сообщил, что ведёт "продуктивные обсуждения" с Тегераном

Мемориал у дома Политковской исчез спустя сутки после годовщины убийства
Об этом сообщает SOTAvision

В Иркутске и области сняли карантины, никто не заболел чумой
Об этом сообщил губернатор области

Рубио: ситуация вокруг Украины сейчас в опасном тупике
Заявление прозвучало в ходе визита в Португалию

Члена "Яблока" осудили на четыре года за донаты ФБК на 3500 рублей
В последнем слове она утверждала, что никогда не разделяла экстремистских взглядов

Великобритания расширила список экономических санкций против России
На 23 организации и 12 танкеров

Омский НПЗ снова попал под удар украинских беспилотников
Завод является крупнейшим в России

Депутаты ЕС просят определить меры для закрытия Русских домов
Из назвали "российскими шпионскими центрами"

Africanews

Kenya confirms prelimary tests on suspected Ebola case come back negative
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of ⁠the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.

Nigeria looks to ease fuel prices as election looms
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators

Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms

South African human rights lawyer wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.

Zimbabwean tycoon who died in helicopter crash laid to rest
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman

Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.

Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.

Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water.

Vehicles torched in South Africa during protests over asylum ruling
Protests in Soweto and Durban opposed the Constitutional Court’s decision to remove procedural barriers to seeking asylum. They followed months of anti-immigrant tensions

South Africa: Court quashes Black empowerement code for legal profession
In its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformation

Deadly floods sweep Albania and Montenegro as rivers burst banks
Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.

Hundreds of farmers rally in Paris against EU-Mercosur pact and import fears
Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.

Michael Jackson’s iconic glove goes under the hammer
One of pop history’s most iconic pieces is going under the hammer. Michael Jackson’s legendary white rhinestone glove worn during his 1983 “Billie Jean” performance, where he unveiled the moonwalk is up for auction.

WFP urgently seeking over $30 million to keep feeding Congolese refugees in Burundi
The World Food Programme is seeking more than $30 million to maintain food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi, warning that supplies could run out as early as October 2026 without additional funding.

France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reserves
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.

Zambia signs health deal with US after removal of data-sharing clauses
The government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.

At least 33 people killed in strikes on Ukrainian public buses
Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on a public bus, authorities said Thursday, as an intensive pre-winter wave of attacks continued and power outages worsened in the capital Kyiv.

Over 20,000 Palestinian students and education workers killed in Gaza war
More than 20,000 Palestinian students and education workers have been killed since the war began, according to the Palestinian Education Ministry.

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says conditions for December polls not met
The announcement has left the planned December legislative and presidential elections, meant to restore civilian rule, in limbo.

Ethiopian drones strike Eritrean forces near Adigrat
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are escalating with fears of a new regional war growing. Ethiopian drones have reportedly struck Eritrean forces near Adigrat, a city in northern Tigray, according to conflict monitors and witnesses.

World anti-doping body seeks tough stance from Kenya ahead of championship
WADA urged it to strive for a zero tolerance of drugs in sports as it prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Senegal vs Morocco: CAS to decide who really won AFCON
Senegal and Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contested the title again Thursday, this time at the Court of Arbitration for Sport which expects a verdict within days.

Pix of the Day, 8 October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 8 October, 2026 - Across the world

Egypt accuses 6 Journalists of terrorism in press freedom crackdown
Egyptian prosecutors accused six journalists from an independent fact-checking platform on Wednesday of terrorism-related offences, alleging they worked for the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and received foreign funding to spread "false news".

Solar emerges as an alternative to Nigeria’s unreliable grid {Business Africa}
Nigeria’s Power Crisis Creates New Opportunity for Solar as Togo Deepens Russia Ties

Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for attacks on two Saudi airports
Saudi Arabia said three civilians were killed and 36 people injured in two separate attacks in the capital, Riyadh.

Nigeria: 20 kidnapped graduates rescued after week-long search
Twenty graduates abducted while travelling to begin Nigeria's national youth service have been found alive after a week-long search, authorities say.

Yemen: Residents of Taiz fear food supply shortages amidst the siege
The Yemeni city of Taiz faces mounting pressure as fighting intensifies in its outskirts in recent days

WWF report says reason for hope despite wildlife population decline
Its Living Planet Report 2026 shows a 73% declined in monitored populations but says the recovery of some species show its possible to reverse the trend.

DRC: New fighting in Masisi as AU delegation rushes to save ceasefire
A first delegation to verify the ceasefire between the Congolese army and M23 was deployed to the region in late August

Activist Semi Keba faces extradition to Benin after court setback
Benin issued an international warrant for the influencer's arrest on December 12 after he supported a foiled coup in which mutinous soldiers claimed on television to have overthrown President Patrice Talon

Ramaphosa, Kiir discuss South Sudan elections, peace process
outh African President Cyril Ramaphosa held talks with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Tshwane on Wednesday, focusing on preparations for South Sudan’s December elections and the country’s fragile peace process

Kenya boosts Ebola preparedness after registering first case
Kenya’s Health Ministry has heightened surveillance at border entry points and created an Ebola hotline for citizens to report symptoms related to Ebola

Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036
South Africa is aiming to host the first ever Olympics on the African continent. This after it was named as one of seven countries that will officially put forward their case to stage the 2036 Games in November.

Kenya: Health Minister insists no ebola outbreak in country
Kenya is not in the grips of an ebola outbreak, the country's health secretary insisted on Wednesday, in the wake of Kenya's first death from the disease.

BRICS: Ghana's parliament gives green light to formal application
Ghana's cabinet has given the green light to a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS geopolitical and economic bloc, according to the country's foreign minister.

Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing
Africa will launch its own credit rating agency on Wednesday, aimed at countering what many see as unfair assessments by global institutions that make it more expensive for African nations to borrow money.

After Kenya, Uganda opens Dangote refinery IPO to domestic investors
Uganda's Capital Markets Authority on Tuesday approved the participation of its domestic investors in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's initial public offering.

Madagascar residents gear up for impact of El Niño
In southern Madagascar, residents are bracing themselves for the impact due in the coming months of the El Nino warming pattern, which experts expect to be the strongest on record.

Eritrean troops deploy in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses say
Eritrean troops have been deployed in recent days around the town of Adigrat, in Ethiopia's Tigray region, a local official and residents told AFP on Wednesday.

French and Japanese scientists awarded Nobel chemistry prize
French scientist Henri B Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for offering a solution to the chemical mystery of life's asymmetry.

'I got so scared': Nairobi residents worried after Kenya's first Ebola death
Several Nairobi residents expressed fear and concern on Wednesday, a day after Kenyan authorities announced the country's first-ever Ebola death.

MSF warns Ebola spread in DR Congo's North Kivu province is 'out of control'
It says the north-eastern region now accounts for nearly 40 per cent of all newly confirmed incidents nationwide.

Israelis mourn October 7 attack as Palestinians in Gaza live in ruins of war
Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 251 taken hostage. In Gaza, the territory's almost two million people live in ruins.

Kenyan health workers demand protection after first Ebola death
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union on Tuesday called on the government to protect health workers, after the country reported its first case of Ebola.

Senegal postpones start of school year following destructive flooding
The education ministry says the decision was driven 'primarily by the need to ensure the safety and protection' of children.

Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontent
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.

Emotions as Argentina's Lionel Messi plays his last game for his country
The footballer concluded his 21-year run with the national team scoring a goal in the 71st minute of a friendly against Benin.

Nigeria plane crash recovery operation faces difficulties
All 25 people on board, including civilians, died when the military aircraft crashed into a swampy area that is difficult to access.

Tigray drone strikes continue as life resumes in Mekelle
Government-allied forces say they are using drones against Tigray fighters, while markets and local transport are slowly returning to the streets of the regional capital.