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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

Laura Kuenssberg: Healey risks breaking minimum wage promise for younger workers
The Chancellor has suggested that younger workers might not receive the same minimum wage as others before the next election.

'We came back from hell', say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
One evacuated couple says they crossed minefields in Oleshky in search of food.

King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua on final leg of Caribbean tour
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Who are the real winners of Celebrity Traitors?
Certain stars have been tipped by industry experts as getting the biggest career boost after the show.

Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says North Korea was responsible for the hack.

Hamilton takes first pole for Ferrari at Mexico City Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole position for Ferrari and his first for more than three years at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

No more washing up: How Airbnb's new house rules have divided hosts and guests
Airbnb hosts must stop asking guests to wash-up or take out bins under rules coming into force in November.

I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years and can't get a transit visa to fly home
Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán
Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary.

Why did this Korean content creator throw a divorce ceremony?
Cho Seung-yeon marked the end of her marriage by having a divorce ceremony - however not everyone online was happy about it.

The Papers: 'PM lets down the King' and 'Kenny's secret night at Maya's'
Many of Sunday's front pages look at what Andy Burnham's comments on an apology for slavery mean for the King.

These firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst
The amount of debt held by data centres is measured in the tens of billions of pounds.

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday book
Trump had sued the media outlet after it published a letter to Epstein purportedly written and signed by the president as part of a birthday book.

Thick fog to create hazardous driving conditions into next week
England and Wales are most likely to experience the foggy conditions on Sunday, before the threat shifts northwards into next week.

Second night of drone disruption at Jersey Airport
Jersey Airport said it was "experiencing disruption.... affecting inbound flights as a result of further drone activity".

Judge orders Trump administration to stop threatening US election officials
The order comes after election officials received letters demanding they set aside the ballots of possible non-citizen voters.

UK police cannot 'intervene' over woman killed by father in US, despite 'unlawful' ruling
Jane Coates wrote to Cheshire police urging them to gather evidence into Lucy Harrison's killing.

More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

'I live with a ghost': The people saving money by moving into Japan's haunted houses
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

Author's camping trip inspired Hollywood film Wicker
Author Ursula Wills says the story was inspired by a camping trip in Cornwall 20 years ago.

'They don't bother me at all': The man who chooses to sleep with bedbugs for science
Dr Richard Naylor has about 50,000 bedbugs at his laboratory in the Forest of Dean.

Tiny zebra-striped bee sighting a 'huge surprise'
A zebra-striped bee is seen in Somerset for the first time, offering hope in restored saltmarshes.

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Are Manchester United really at risk of a relegation scrap?
Manchester United's current tally of nine points from seven games would not even get them 30 points if it was continued for the full season.

On 'tense' Antonelli's big weekend, this was Hamilton's day
As Kimi Antonelli bids to become F1's youngest world champion, veteran Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years to take his first Ferrari pole.

Are De Zerbi's Spurs finding elusive consistency?
Are Spurs finally finding elusive consistency under Roberto de Zerbi after a third successive Premier League win, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

Maresca's big test is to address mounting Man City issues
Enzo Maresca enjoyed a flawless start as Manchester City manager, winning his first seven Premier League games in charge, but the honeymoon period is now over.

'Un-Australian' - Warner tears into former side after SA charge to win
Australia crumble under the pressure of a final-day chase as South Africa charge to a famous Test and series victory.

Chelsea beat 10-man Man Utd to pile more pressure on Carrick
Lisandro Martinez is sent off for Manchester United as they suffer a 2-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to pile more pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick.

Brighton pick up first away league victory over Man City
Brighton pick up their first away league victory at Manchester City, winning 1-0 to condemn City to a second successive Premier League defeat.

Coventry out of bottom three after win over struggling Sunderland
Frank Lampard's Coventry City lift themselves out of the relegation zone after beating struggling Sunderland, who remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

Enciso's stunning goal earns Ipswich draw at Hull
Julio Enciso scores the equalising goal for Ipswich as they draw 2-2 with Hull at the MKM Stadium.

Spurs revival continues with victory over 10-man Crystal Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown an early red card as Crystal Palace lose 2-0 at Tottenham to increase the pressure on manager Pierre Sage.

Evanilson scores again as Bournemouth beat Leeds
Forward Evanilson continues his fine goalscoring form by netting in a fourth Premier League match in a row to help Bournemouth defeat Leeds United at the Vitality Stadium.

Thiago on target as Brentford beat Forest
Igor Thiago's second-half goal helps Brentford to their first win in five as they beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Suzuki mistake gifts Fulham point at Villa
Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki's second-half mistake sees Fulham secure a 1-1 draw at Villa Park after Nicolas Jackson had given the hosts the lead.

Al Jazeera

FBI blames North Korea for record $6.3bn crypto heist
Crypto firm Binance says it has covered 90 percent of losses from the multibillion-dollar hack.

Thousands rally in Israel urging ‘Jewish-Arab’ coalition to oust Netanyahu
In a counterprotest, Netanyahu supporters demand that Israel should not have a government with 'terrorists'.

Talarico draws a packed campus rally, but can he win over young voters?
Al Jazeera’s @EmmaWithrow attended a packed rally for Democrat Senate Candidate James Talarico at Texas A&M.

Polish president holds crisis talks in court standoff
A dispute over the politicisation of Poland's constitutional court is deepening, with no side appearing to back down.

Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Protesters clashed with police as thousands took to the streets across 34 cities in Germany.

Iran war live: Araghchi says talks under way on 2-day plan to reopen Hormuz
Top diplomat says Iran and Qatar have reached a plan to reopen Hormuz in two days if the US meets Tehran's conditions.

ICE agent’s violent shove propels woman through the air
A witness has captured video of an ICE agent violently shoving a teacher who was blocking his car in Chicago.

Dutch authorities rescue 38 people adrift in rubber boat
Migrant boats are rarely found in Dutch waters, and authorities are still trying to establish where this one came from.

Trump loses legal battle over Epstein-linked Wall Street Journal case
Judge permanently drops Trump's $10bn WSJ lawsuit, ruling he failed to prove actual malice in the newspaper's reporting.

Palestine Action supporters arrested outside US embassy in London
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the US Embassy in London to oppose the UK government's ban on Palestine Action.

Legal filing questions Trump’s claims of non-citizen voting in California
Data scientists find that many 'likely non-citizens' identified by the Trump administration were erroneously flagged.

Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in Albania
Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in Albania

Health authorities probe two suspected Ebola cases in northeast Nigeria
The two individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact tracing and laboratory testing.

District of Columbia and Virginia sue to block Trump’s triumphal arch plans
The monument has sparked fierce opposition from local governments fearing disruption to traffic and historic views.

Israel’s allegations of Qatari election interference rejected
Israel’s allegations of Qatari election interference rejected

What is ranked-choice voting and how does it work in US elections?
Ranked-choice voting in Alaska could shape a key 2026 race, amid a US lawsuit involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan.

Turkiye’s Erdogan urges Russia and Ukraine to stop Black Sea attacks
Turkish president hosts Zelenskyy in Istanbul as the two leaders agree to work on a new Black Sea grain corridor.

How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?
Hackers have targeted Binance, the world’s largest exchange.

Palestinians ‘Stealing their own olives’
In the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have turned olive harvesting into a deadly activity for Palestinians.

Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?
A calm head on young shoulders, Arafat Minhas has swiftly earned the reputation of a match-winner for Pakistan.

London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
Demonstrations in London and Edinburgh come days before a UK Supreme Court appeal challenging the group's proscription.

Evacuees of Russian-occupied Oleshky reunited with families
Ukrainian residents evacuated from Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Ukrainian-controlled territory.

Tension and clashes as hundreds of thousands protest again in France
Authorities say 320,000 march on third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over cost of living and state of schools.

Coventry win leaves Man United on brink of Premier League relegation zone
Manchester United one place outside the EPL's bottom three as Coventry City climb with 3-1 win over Sunderland.

At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
Israel carried out several attacks in Gaza, including shelling the Nuseirat refugee camp.

Global Times

Overseas observers say CPC plenum shows firm resolve in full and rigorous Party self-governance
The fifth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee concluded Thursday in Beijing after adopting ...

China unveils detailed plan for manned moon landing
China will adopt a "two launches, lunar orbit rendezvous" architecture for its manned lunar exploration program, a senior engineer said ...

China's "porcelain capital" wins Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities
The global observance of 2026 World Cities Day was held on Saturday in east China's Fuzhou, with five cities, including ...

Iran has not responded to Vance's letter yet: top security official
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said Saturday he has read a letter from U.S. Vice President ...

'Consistency is valuable in governance' – this ancient saying is worth heeding by the German side: Global Times editorial

US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles: A blank check to Ukraine, a bill for Europe?
Global Times

Merz's flattery of Takaichi was politically frivolous
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Unmanned agricultural machines demonstrate smart farming in China's Guangdong
Unmanned agricultural machines demonstrate smart farming in China's Guangdong

Chinese tech firm gives employees gold keyboard keycaps for fifth straight year
From anxiety to calm: Chinese support transforms maternal, child healthcare in western Pakistan

From anxiety to calm: Chinese support transforms maternal, child healthcare in western Pakistan
Chinese tech firm gives employees gold keyboard keycaps for fifth straight year

'Two-headed shrimp' error in AI-generated illustrations prompts recall of marine life books in China
A social media post pointing out an erroneous image of a "two-headed shrimp" in a popular science book series on South China Sea marine life has drawn public attention. A ... New study traces evolution of terrestrial animals on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape ... Rare 134-kg giant Spanish mackerel caught off Shandong coast, drawing crowds and online buzz A fishing boat returning from waters off Taoluo Town in Donggang District, Rizhao, East China's Shandong Province, arrived at the port on Sunday with a rare giant Spanish mackerel weighing ...

New study traces evolution of terrestrial animals on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
'Two-headed shrimp' error in AI-generated illustrations prompts recall of marine life books in China A social media post pointing out an erroneous image of a "two-headed shrimp" in a popular science book series on South China Sea marine life has drawn public attention. A ... A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape ... Rare 134-kg giant Spanish mackerel caught off Shandong coast, drawing crowds and online buzz A fishing boat returning from waters off Taoluo Town in Donggang District, Rizhao, East China's Shandong Province, arrived at the port on Sunday with a rare giant Spanish mackerel weighing ...

Rare 134-kg giant Spanish mackerel caught off Shandong coast, drawing crowds and online buzz
'Two-headed shrimp' error in AI-generated illustrations prompts recall of marine life books in China A social media post pointing out an erroneous image of a "two-headed shrimp" in a popular science book series on South China Sea marine life has drawn public attention. A ... New study traces evolution of terrestrial animals on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau A new study has reconstructed the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, offering a clearer picture of how the unique fauna of Earth's "Third Pole" took shape ... A fishing boat returning from waters off Taoluo Town in Donggang District, Rizhao, East China's Shandong Province, arrived at the port on Sunday with a rare giant Spanish mackerel weighing ...

China, Switzerland sign upgraded FTA, pledging zero tariffs on over 99% of imports
CXMT's nine-month revenue surges over 700% as memory chip boom fuels technology push

CXMT's nine-month revenue surges over 700% as memory chip boom fuels technology push
China, Switzerland sign upgraded FTA, pledging zero tariffs on over 99% of imports

US FCC vote to bar Chinese testing labs amounts to non-market tactic that risks disrupting global electronics supply chains: analysts
A US plan to bar Chinese labs from testing electronic devices for the American market amounts to a non-market tactics and could disrupt global electronics supply chains, including those in the US, by raising costs for industries that rely on China's manufacturing and testing capabilities, Chinese experts said ...

China, Norway sign seafood trade protocol to expand market access, boost bilateral cooperation
China and Norway have signed a new protocol to expand market access for Norwegian wild-caught seafood, marking another step forward in bilateral trade cooperation and creating fresh opportunities for Norwegian ... China Rare Earth plans major asset restructuring, shares to be suspended from November 2 China Rare Earth Resources and Technology Co, a Shenzhen-listed subsidiary of China Rare Earth Group, announced on Friday evening that it is planning a major asset restructuring involving the acquisition ... Foreign companies report strong growth in China operations, highlighting market opportunities ahead of CIIE and APEC meetings Multiple foreign companies have reported strong growth in their China businesses in their latest financial results, a trend that a Chinese analyst said underscores the country's continued importance as a ...

China Rare Earth plans major asset restructuring, shares to be suspended from November 2
China, Norway sign seafood trade protocol to expand market access, boost bilateral cooperation China and Norway have signed a new protocol to expand market access for Norwegian wild-caught seafood, marking another step forward in bilateral trade cooperation and creating fresh opportunities for Norwegian ... China Rare Earth Resources and Technology Co, a Shenzhen-listed subsidiary of China Rare Earth Group, announced on Friday evening that it is planning a major asset restructuring involving the acquisition ... Foreign companies report strong growth in China operations, highlighting market opportunities ahead of CIIE and APEC meetings Multiple foreign companies have reported strong growth in their China businesses in their latest financial results, a trend that a Chinese analyst said underscores the country's continued importance as a ...

Foreign companies report strong growth in China operations, highlighting market opportunities ahead of CIIE and APEC meetings
China, Norway sign seafood trade protocol to expand market access, boost bilateral cooperation China and Norway have signed a new protocol to expand market access for Norwegian wild-caught seafood, marking another step forward in bilateral trade cooperation and creating fresh opportunities for Norwegian ... China Rare Earth plans major asset restructuring, shares to be suspended from November 2 China Rare Earth Resources and Technology Co, a Shenzhen-listed subsidiary of China Rare Earth Group, announced on Friday evening that it is planning a major asset restructuring involving the acquisition ... Multiple foreign companies have reported strong growth in their China businesses in their latest financial results, a trend that a Chinese analyst said underscores the country's continued importance as a ...

16th China Photography Festival held in Sanmenxia
The 16th China Photography Festival kicked off on Thursday, featuring exhibitions covering a variety of themes, including documentary and art. Exhibition on ancient Chinese ceramics held in Doha, Qatar Visitors view ceramic artifacts at the exhibition "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 29, 2026. In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall.

Exhibition on ancient Chinese ceramics held in Doha, Qatar
16th China Photography Festival held in Sanmenxia The 16th China Photography Festival kicked off on Thursday, featuring exhibitions covering a variety of themes, including documentary and art. Visitors view ceramic artifacts at the exhibition "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 29, 2026. In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall.

In pics: rainbow over Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall
16th China Photography Festival held in Sanmenxia The 16th China Photography Festival kicked off on Thursday, featuring exhibitions covering a variety of themes, including documentary and art. Exhibition on ancient Chinese ceramics held in Doha, Qatar Visitors view ceramic artifacts at the exhibition "Boats Floating Afar: The Maritime Trade of Ancient Chinese Ceramics" at the National Museum of Qatar in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 29, 2026. An aerial drone photo taken in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, on Oct. 28, 2026, shows a rainbow over the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall.

China beats France on penalties to reach U17 Women's World Cup last eight
Goalkeeper Niu Ziqi saved two penalties as China beat France 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday to reach the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. The last-16 tie went straight to penalties after a goalless 90 minutes at the Mohammed VI ...

Weihai, East China's coastal city, reveals how the Yellow Sea shapes life
Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap

Chinese and Elon Musk-linked AI films stumble at box office and with critics, exposing storytelling gap
Weihai, East China's coastal city, reveals how the Yellow Sea shapes life

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Премьер Польши Туск обвинил Россию в поддержке его противников
В Польше продолжается политический кризис вокруг Конституционного трибунала

Аргентинский банк Galicia начал блокировать счета граждан России
Банк не сделал каких-либо объявлений или предупреждений

В городах Германии проходят демонстрации молодёжи
Собравшиеся обвиняют правительство в игнорировании проблем молодёжи

Посольство США предупредило о возможном теракте 31 октября в Москве
ФСБ подтвердила информацию

Эвакуированные жители Алешек вернулись в Украину
МИД РФ обвинил Украину в нарушении прекращения огня в Алешках

ВСУ: нанесен удар по заводу ракетного топлива в России
На карте NASA FIRMS есть отметка пожара на объекте южнее комбината "Каменский"

В районе аэропорта Шереметьево поднимается дым
Что именно горит, пока неизвестно

Зеленский: около 300 тысяч семей без света из-за ударов России
Были атакованы четыре электроподстанции в Днепропетровской области и ТЭЦ в Киеве.

Ночью в Калининградской области произошел блэкаут из-за сбоя на ТЭЦ-2
Власти заявили, что причиной стало "срабатывание противоаварийной автоматики"

Эвакуированные жители Алешек прилетели в Беларусь
Дальше они поедут в Украину на автобусах

Госдепартамент США одобрил продажу Украине 500 ракет Patriot
Украина вряд ли получит ракеты-перехватчики в скором время и призывает ускорить сроки поставок.

Пять человек пострадали в результате атаки на Харьков
Всего за ночь Украину атаковали 134 российских беспилотника

В Уфе после атаки дронов горит НПЗ "Башнефть-Новойл"
Жители Уфы рассказали, что утром в субботу услышали несколько взрывов

Президент Польши заявил о силовом захвате Конституционного трибунала
В связи с отстранением председателя трибунала и его заместителя

В Польше судебный кризис, здание Конституционного трибунала оцеплено
Президент Навроцкий прервал свой визит в Сенегал

В России прошли акции памяти в День жертв политических репрессий
В российских городах 30 октября прошли акции памяти и чтения имён в День памяти жертв политических репрессий. В Москве жители принесли цветы к Соловецкому камню, пишет Sotavision. Почтить память репрессированных приехала также лидер партии "Рассвет" Екатерина Дунцова. Днём возле памятника задержали активиста, на него составили протоколы о "хулиганстве" и "дискредитации" армии. Акции у бывшего Музея ГУЛАГа не смогли состояться: само здание бывшего музея и Сад памяти при нём оказались закрыты...

В Кремле ничего не знают о планах провести встречу лидеров США, РФ и Украины
Ранее подготовку такой встречи анонсировал Трамп

Россия снова атаковала железнодорожный вокзал в Днепре
Один человек ранен

Главы МИД стран G20 отказались фотографироваться с Лавровым
Европейские страны-участницы встречи поддерживают Украину

Из города Алешки эвакуировали более 750 человек
Оттуда часть эвакуированных отправится в Украину, часть – в Россию

Africanews

Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows

2,000 Salvadoran troops take quarters in Haiti to help fight gangs
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing

Senegal set for opening ceremony of Youth Olympic Games
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly

Tshisekedi seeks Putin's help against Rwanda-backed rebels
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit

South African court sets limits on anti-migrant marches
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings

Drone strikes in Ethiopia kill at least 25: witnesses
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday

Ghana in talks with Russia for first nuclear power plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

Guinean cinema: A new generation strives to bring the industry back to life
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the country’s film i

President Ruto seeks compensation for Kenyans recruited into Russian military
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.

Tanzania still haunted by deadly election violence one year on
One year after Tanzania’s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.

Lagos Fashion Week returns for 15th edition with a commitment to sustainability
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.

Egyptian Red Crescent sends flour and winter supplies to Gaza
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.

Gunfire heard across Ethiopia border as growing numbers flee into Kenya
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions.

Pakistan: Islamabad zoo introduces 'Coffee with Alpaca' attraction
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.

Poor services and crime fuel voter frustration ahead of South Africa’s polls
South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.

First body recovered from Nairobi building collapse as 16 remain missing
A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.

Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world

Ghanaian teenager, 15, shot dead near New York school
A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.

Czech Republic: Meerkats and cheetah cubs play with Halloween pumpkins
Halloween has arrived at Prague Zoo, where meerkats are exploring pumpkins stuffed with worms and cheetah cubs are discovering seasonal toys. Four days of activities will bring treats to 14 animal species.

Italy: Thousands protest rising living costs and defence spending in general strike
Thousands of protesters marched through Rome, Italy, on Friday, 30 October, during a general strike called by the left-wing Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) trade union.

Fuel shortages push Malawians into endless queues and rising costs
Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators are spending hours, and sometimes days, in queues as they wait for scarce supplies.

Senegal gears up for a historic Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has toured the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar, just two days before the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

France and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend ties
The French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".

Indonesia: nine orangutans rescued from wildfires return to the forest
Nine orangutans rescued from devastating wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have returned to the forest after weeks of rehabilitation. Among them are four mothers with their young, including three females expecting another baby.

King Charles’ visit to Guyana reignites calls for a British apology and reparations for slavery
King Charles the Third’s visit to Guyana is bringing renewed attention to Britain’s colonial past and growing calls for an apology over slavery.

US: flowers laid at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood star after his death
Flowers have been placed at Patrick Stewart's Hollywood Walk of Fame star following reports of the British actor's death at 86. Visitors gather in Los Angeles to remember his celebrated screen roles.

French publisher returns to Algiers book fair after two-year ban
Gallimard has been caught in legal battles over accusations that French-Algerian writer, Kamel Daoud, plagiarised a women's life in his novel 'Houris'.

Africa Cup of Nations to maintain 2-year cycle after CAF U-turn
The Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its two-year cycle after a U-turn from the Confederation of African Football. Earlier this month, CAF announced the Africa Nations League as a new biennial competition. It said AFCON would move to a four-year cycle.

US: Trump hands out sweets as Air Force One soars overhead
Donald and Melania Trump welcomed children in Halloween costumes to the White House on Thursday. The couple handed out sweets, posed for photographs and watched Air Force One fly overhead.

South Africa selects Durban as preferred candidate for Olympic bid
The SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee says, however, it will likely be a "multi-city" bid that would propose some events are held in other cities.

Haiti announces new election dates as El Salvador sends troops to rescue missing soldiers
Haiti’s government has announced new election dates as the armed gangs who terrorize the country continue to fight against Haitian police and soldiers, who are now backed by the recent arrival of more than 2,000 troops from El Salvador.

Durban to lead South Africa’s bid to bring Olympics to Africa
South Africa has selected Durban to lead its bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympics, as the country seeks to become the first in Africa to host the Games.

Mexico: world's tallest Catrina unveiled for Día de Muertos in Mexico City
A 33.4-metre Catrina has broken a Guinness World Record in Mexico City. Towering over the Zócalo, the giant skeleton is surrounded by thousands of marigolds ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.

Israel's final election results show no bloc has won a majority
As opposition politicians meet to explore options for a coalition, the PM has accused Arab-led parties of election fraud.

DR Congo: MSF celebrates Ebola patient discharges in Ituri province
Dancing and singing erupted at an Ebola treatment centre in DR Congo as the last patients were discharged. For the first time since May, the MSF-run facility has no confirmed cases under treatment, although the wider outbreak continues.

CAR tightens border checks as DR Congo's Ebola cases rise
With the virus in three Congolese regions bordering the country, the authorities have also launched awareness campaigns.

Ukraine: Russian strike kills two teenage girls in Chernihiv
A Russian strike on Chernihiv killed two 15-year-old girls and injured 25 people, local officials say. Meanwhile, a US-brokered ceasefire in southern Ukraine is allowing demining work aimed at opening humanitarian routes.

Spain: minute of silence for train crash victims as king visits hospital
Spain is mourning 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision near Toledo. As King Felipe VI visits a hospital treating the injured, rescuers continue searching the wreckage and a minute of silence is held at the crash site.

Cameroon families demand return of relatives from Ukraine
In Cameroon, the “Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers” collective organised a peaceful march on Wednesday, 28 October, to the Russian embassy. They are calling on Russia and the Cameroonian government to work together to dismantle networks recruiting Cameroonians clandestinely into the Russian army.

Libya’s central bank targeted in overnight raid raising fresh concerns
Libya's central bank on Thursday said unidentified individuals raided its headquarters in Tripoli, hours after parliament said it had accepted a request from its governor to resign.

No clear majority emerges as Israel counts final election votes
The Israeli Elections Committee continued counting votes on Thursday from envelopes cast by voters authorized to vote outside their assigned polling stations.

Cubans call for lifting of embargo, express hope for better lives
Cuban citizens expressed hope that the US will respond to the calls of the international community as soon as possible and voiced their wishes for better lives, after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution for the 34th consecutive time urging the US to end its embargo.

DRC: US sanctions on Rwanda draw mixed reactions in Goma
In Goma, some residents want to believe that this additional pressure could help break the deadlock. Michel Kamango hopes the sanctions will affect the parties concerned and help bring about a return to peace.

Putin hails 'natural allies' at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
President Putin welcomed nearly two dozen African leaders to the Kremlin on Wednesday for a two-day Russia-Africa summit.

Vatican: Century of Mercedes-Benz popemobiles goes on display
From silk-lined limousines to vehicles fitted with bulletproof glass, eight historic popemobiles go on display at the Vatican Museums. The exhibition traces how papal transport has evolved over nearly a century.

French music producer awaits trial six years after police beating
Six years after being violently beaten by three police officers, Michel Zecler is awaiting the opening of their trial on 9 November in Paris. The music producer says he remains deeply scarred and angry over police violence.

Gabon oil rig disaster: Three bodies found, two still missing
Three bodies have been found following the sinking of an oil rig off the coast of Gabon on Saturday, while the search continues for two people still missing, according to an updated toll released by Gabonese authorities overnight from Wednesday to Thursday.

DRC Ebola clinic celebrates departure of last confirmed cases
Medical staff were joined by local residents as they celebrated the departure of the last Ebola patients from a treatment center in DR Congo’s Ituri province. It’s the first time the Médicins Sans Frontières-run clinic has had no confirmed Ebola cases since the outbreak was declared in May.

A year after Tanzania’s bloody election, victims still await justice
A year after Tanzania's bloody election, many remain traumatised by the violence, while government critics live in fear of abduction and arbitrary arrest, or facing treason and terrorism charges.

Albania: opposition MPs disrupt parliament with smoke flares
Opposition MPs disrupted a parliamentary session in Albania by brandishing smoke flares and displaying photographs of injured protesters. They accused police of using violence against demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.