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Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
The former UK PM said "I don't know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning".

Trump downplays warnings of AI risks as he cites rivalry with China
The US President said "negative forces" were airing concerns about "things that won't happen".

Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.

Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?
Andy Burnham is likely to face fresh pressure to further change the rules on party donations, writes Jack Fenwick.

Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers
This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.

Meghan shares glimpse of family life after Sussexes return to UK
It's the first time the Duchess of Sussex had posted her family on her Instagram grid since they return to the UK last month.

'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says.

Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.

Police searching for six men over anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Force releases images of individuals it wants to speak to after disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September.

US embassy child abuse images suspect flown from UK before police interview
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south London, had diplomatic protection, despite not being a diplomat.

Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.

Best friends for decades - until a DNA test revealed they were sisters
Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from orphanages in Mumbai in the 1980s and grew up in the Netherlands.

Will the Thirlwall report change the debate about Lucy Letby?
The inquiry into the former nurse is expected to find failures by her hospital to ensure patient safety.

They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

Diljit Dosanjh makes history under the famous Wembley arch
Wembley Stadium billed Diljit Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic music venue.

Flattened molars and facial pain: Why are more young people grinding their teeth?
Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Reform confident it won't need to repay any of £72m under proposed new donor rules
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says rule changes on donations from UK expats would apply retrospectively and anyone not complying with them would have "to return that money".

Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

Drag Race co-creator warns of TV representation 'crisis' after BBC drops show
The BBC is cutting the show because of financial pressures, sparking discussion about LGBTQ+ representation on TV.

Tom Felton: I'm so excited to see Rupert Grint play Ron Weasley again
The Harry Potter actor talks about taking on Broadway and his friendship with former co-stars

Europe must endure winter of hardship to keep pressure on Putin, says PM's security adviser
In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

Zoo advertises tickets for 'child predator tour'
Chester Zoo, which was selling tickets to see lions and tigers, says the mistake was a computer error.

Student loan terms to be made clearer in England following repayment row
Changes will spell out that governments can change rules and that career choices affect repayments.

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Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?

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Trump made the pledge at the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention.

Star-studded, iconic, Oscar-winning mafia epic
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando and Diane Keaton

Was Haaland's winner a VAR error? Man Utd fury at 'injustice'
Manchester City celebrate a remarkable derby win over Manchester United but questions remain over whether Erling Haaland's winning goal should have stood in a match fraught with controversy.

How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?
Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.

Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.

'Finally got our points' - Hull and Woad shine in European Solheim win
Charley Hull gets the ball rolling as Europe's big guns finally came to the fore in Sunday's singles as they wrestled the Solheim Cup back from the United States with a 15½-12½ victory at Bernardus Golf Club in the Netherlands.

McInnes delivers togetherness & intensity in Old Firm gobsmacker
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter Tom English analyses Rangers' convincing Old Firm victory over Celtic at Ibrox.

Dominant Kerr wins $150K with GB's first Ultimate title
Josh Kerr ends a sensational season by winning the Ultimate Championship 1500m title as the inaugural edition of athletics' new global event concludes.

Al Jazeera

Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government
Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government.

Ronaldo calls for life bans of Saudi Pro League fans after Jota chants
Fans at Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal game seem to taunt Ruben Neves by chanting name of deceased teammate, Diogo Jota.

Guyana’s oil boom and challenges
Guyana’s president says his country has seen an increase in oil revenue as the Iran conflict reshapes global markets.

Israeli raid targets Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi’s home
Israeli forces reportedly raided the Jenin home of Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi and beat his son.

Centre-left opposition bloc leads in Swedish vote, poll shows
Exit polls show Sweden's centre-left parties with an early ⁠lead of 51.3 percent in general election.

​Bangsamoro’s parliamentary election is a turning point
It's a milestone of the self-determination fight in this region of the Philippines. It must be kept peaceful and fair.

Haaland goal sees 10-man City beat United in controversial Manchester derby
Phil Foden is sent off for City, but Erling Haaland's controversial goal settles Manchester derby 1-0 at United.

Syrian child killed after roadside object explodes near Damascus
A child has been killed after an explosive object detonated when he touched it near Damascus.

Trump tells Zelenskyy to stop hitting Russian diesel supplies
The US president says Ukraine's attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure are contributing to global fuel shortages.

French TV programme pulled after actress speaks out on Gaza
France Televisions has removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide.

Ukrainian drone evades Russian helicopter fire to strike oil tanker
Ukraine has released footage showing a drone evading fire from a Russian helicopter before striking a Russian oil tanker

Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock
A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.

F1 leader Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as unlucky Norris misses out
The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds.

Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes
Six people have been killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.

World leaders gather in New Delhi for final day of BRICS summit
BRICS leaders gathered in New Delhi for the final day of the summit amid divisions over the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

As Chavez and Maduro images disappear, is Venezuela entering a new chapter?
As part of Delcy Rodriguez's 'Venezuela reborn' campaign, murals of leaders like Hugo Chavez are being removed.

What are the five pros and cons of artificial intelligence?
AI creates new opportunities in programming and automation, but experts warn of risks to early-career workers.

Red Sea nations watch as Houthis seize Bab al-Mandeb strait
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.

More than 2,000 Yemenis flee to Djibouti amid Houthi advances
Escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast has driven more than 2,000 Yemenis across the Red Sea to Djibouti.

US Open men’s final live: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton
Follow our live build-up, predictions, score, match photos and text commentary stream of the men's final in New York.

Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
Iran says it plans to hold talks with Iraq and Gulf nations in Oman to help strengthen shared regional security.

Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure
Villagers in India tie technician to cell tower over 5G failure

Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis
Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisis

How Israel’s destruction of south Lebanon is making displacement permanent
With lost livelihoods, destroyed homes and little security, many displaced Lebanese are facing an entrenched reality.

Ukraine drone strikes kill four as Russia attacks close to Poland border
Russia says four people killed in Ukrainian strikes as both sides continue to attack each other with waves of drones.

Global Times

Xi concludes India visit with five initiatives for greater BRICS co-op
As journalists from across the Global South and beyond filled the media center some distance from the main BRICS summit ...

Anthropic CEO's China-targeted AI curbs driven by commercial interests, slammed as 'hostile' and 'groundless'
US AI company Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claimed in an article published on Saturday, US time, that "Chinese lead in ...

Asian coast guards call for closer co-op on fighting crime in South China Sea; drug trafficking, piracy, robbery among main concerns
Asian coast guard officials meeting in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, called for closer cooperation against drug trafficking in the ...

China, Serbia launch joint police patrols in Hainan
At the invitation of China's Ministry of Public Security, Serbia's Ministry of Interior has dispatched eight police officers to South ...

'Four pioneers' give 'greater BRICS' more weight: Global Times editorial

Behind the Philippine defense minister's denial of 'theatrics': an ongoing political performance
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Beijing, New Delhi can boost 'Greater BRICS' as a powerful voice for the Global South
Zhang Xiaoyu

GT Voice: As inflation rate spikes, Europe needs to value cooperation with China
Global Times

Witnessing in Belgium how media brings people together amid revelry of World Cup live broadcast and beer cheers
In an era of profound global shifts and increasingly complex regional dynamics, a proper understanding of the world must be rooted in "grounded experience" and localized insights. Global Times English edition, in collaboration with the Academy of International and Regional Communication Studies, Communication University of China, is proud ...

Hainan activates emergency response as tropical low triggers torrential rain, school closures
Fossil shows dinosaur had chronic bone infection, scientists find

Fossil shows dinosaur had chronic bone infection, scientists find
Hainan activates emergency response as tropical low triggers torrential rain, school closures

HYROX organizer disinfects course after female athlete suffers severe fecal incontinence mid-race at Beijing competition
The organizer of HYROX, a global indoor fitness race, issued a statement on Saturday night confirming that a major cleanup operation was launched during the HYROX Beijing competition after an ... Veteran journalist Jing Yidan dies after acute cerebral hemorrhage, aged 71 Chinese veteran journalist Jing Yidan died of acute cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 71, her daughter announced on Sunday in a post on Jing's WeChat account. “My dearest mother, ... South African minister calls for deeper sci-tech cooperation with China South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande called for closer scientific and technological cooperation with China, saying the partnership was a critical component of bilateral relations.

Veteran journalist Jing Yidan dies after acute cerebral hemorrhage, aged 71
HYROX organizer disinfects course after female athlete suffers severe fecal incontinence mid-race at Beijing competition The organizer of HYROX, a global indoor fitness race, issued a statement on Saturday night confirming that a major cleanup operation was launched during the HYROX Beijing competition after an ... Chinese veteran journalist Jing Yidan died of acute cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 71, her daughter announced on Sunday in a post on Jing's WeChat account. “My dearest mother, ... South African minister calls for deeper sci-tech cooperation with China South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande called for closer scientific and technological cooperation with China, saying the partnership was a critical component of bilateral relations.

South African minister calls for deeper sci-tech cooperation with China
HYROX organizer disinfects course after female athlete suffers severe fecal incontinence mid-race at Beijing competition The organizer of HYROX, a global indoor fitness race, issued a statement on Saturday night confirming that a major cleanup operation was launched during the HYROX Beijing competition after an ... Veteran journalist Jing Yidan dies after acute cerebral hemorrhage, aged 71 Chinese veteran journalist Jing Yidan died of acute cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 71, her daughter announced on Sunday in a post on Jing's WeChat account. “My dearest mother, ... South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Blade Nzimande called for closer scientific and technological cooperation with China, saying the partnership was a critical component of bilateral relations.

Long-holiday travel bookings heat up, Europe gains favor
China's share of global computing capacity likely to reach 30% by 2030: academician

China's share of global computing capacity likely to reach 30% by 2030: academician
Long-holiday travel bookings heat up, Europe gains favor

How sincere is Washington's open door for Chinese carmakers to build cars in the US?
US President Donald Trump's suggestion that he would allow Chinese automakers to build electric vehicles (EV) factories in the US - provided they hire American workers - amounted to little than a verbal gesture without formal policy backing, carrying limited practical weight, analysts say.

All bridge main towers on Ningbo-Zhoushan railway completed
The main tower on the Ningbo side of the Fuchimen road-rail dual-purpose bridge was successfully capped on Sunday. It was the last bridge main tower on the Yongzhou railway, which ... China's four GPU chipmakers become public companies as Enflame Technology lists on STAR Market Enflame Technology, one of China's leading cloud graphics processing unit (GPU) makers, listed on the STAR Market, completing the lineup of China's four major artificial intelligence (AI) GPU computing chip ... China ranks 2nd globally in space infrastructure construction: report China ranks second in the construction of global space infrastructure, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing over the weekend. ...

China's four GPU chipmakers become public companies as Enflame Technology lists on STAR Market
All bridge main towers on Ningbo-Zhoushan railway completed The main tower on the Ningbo side of the Fuchimen road-rail dual-purpose bridge was successfully capped on Sunday. It was the last bridge main tower on the Yongzhou railway, which ... Enflame Technology, one of China's leading cloud graphics processing unit (GPU) makers, listed on the STAR Market, completing the lineup of China's four major artificial intelligence (AI) GPU computing chip ... China ranks 2nd globally in space infrastructure construction: report China ranks second in the construction of global space infrastructure, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing over the weekend. ...

China ranks 2nd globally in space infrastructure construction: report
All bridge main towers on Ningbo-Zhoushan railway completed The main tower on the Ningbo side of the Fuchimen road-rail dual-purpose bridge was successfully capped on Sunday. It was the last bridge main tower on the Yongzhou railway, which ... China's four GPU chipmakers become public companies as Enflame Technology lists on STAR Market Enflame Technology, one of China's leading cloud graphics processing unit (GPU) makers, listed on the STAR Market, completing the lineup of China's four major artificial intelligence (AI) GPU computing chip ... China ranks second in the construction of global space infrastructure, according to a report released at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing over the weekend. ...

Chinese wingsuit flyer hits 4-centimeter target at nearly 200 km/h to win world title
Chinese wingsuit flyer Zhang Shupeng claimed his first world championship title in the precision target event at the 12th Wingsuit Flying World Championship on Saturday in Zhangjiajie, Central China's Hunan ... Chinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' reaches global audiences, reflecting on war's causes and nature Chinese anti-war film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is expanding its global reach, with the film hitting in China's Hong Kong and Macao and rolling out in ... Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade

Chinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' reaches global audiences, reflecting on war's causes and nature
Chinese wingsuit flyer hits 4-centimeter target at nearly 200 km/h to win world title Chinese wingsuit flyer Zhang Shupeng claimed his first world championship title in the precision target event at the 12th Wingsuit Flying World Championship on Saturday in Zhangjiajie, Central China's Hunan ... Chinese anti-war film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is expanding its global reach, with the film hitting in China's Hong Kong and Macao and rolling out in ... Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade

Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade
Chinese wingsuit flyer hits 4-centimeter target at nearly 200 km/h to win world title Chinese wingsuit flyer Zhang Shupeng claimed his first world championship title in the precision target event at the 12th Wingsuit Flying World Championship on Saturday in Zhangjiajie, Central China's Hunan ... Chinese film 'Once Upon a Time in the Middle East' reaches global audiences, reflecting on war's causes and nature Chinese anti-war film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is expanding its global reach, with the film hitting in China's Hong Kong and Macao and rolling out in ... Exhibition of cultural relics from China's Hebei province opens in Belgrade

70 years on, China National Symphony Orchestra sets its sights beyond short-lived hits
Motorcycle entrepreneur Zhang Xue aims to cultivate Chinese motorcycle world champion within 5 to 10 years

Motorcycle entrepreneur Zhang Xue aims to cultivate Chinese motorcycle world champion within 5 to 10 years
70 years on, China National Symphony Orchestra sets its sights beyond short-lived hits

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Социал-демократы лидируют на парламентских выборах в Швеции
Высоки также шансы ультраправых

В Турции прошли массовые задержания ЛГБТ-активистов
Полиция задержала не менее 47 человек

Трамп недоволен украинскими атаками на российских экспортёров дизтоплива
По его мнению, это вызывает глобальный дефицит топлива

Джонсон был в поезде из Киева, пассажиров которого эвакуировали
Удар был нанесён по локомотиву другого поезда

В Кабардино-Балкарии завершены поиски погибших при сходе лавины
Погибли 17 человек

Антивоенный комитет выпустил заявление о выборах в Госдуму
И подготовил ресурс с высказываниями кандидатов о войне

ФБК: на счетах главы Госдумы Володина скопился миллиард рублей
ФБК публикует расследования о кандидатах в Госдуму от "ЕР"

Кушнер: Украина не согласна отдать территории, ищем креативное решение
Территориальный вопрос остаётся самым сложным

Российские военные ударили по Одессе и западным областям Украины
Есть повреждения жилых домов

Беспилотники атаковали НПЗ в Нижнекамске и Славянске-на-Кубани
Есть пострадавшие

Венецианский кинофестиваль вручил награды за лучшие фильмы
Гран-при достался датскому фильму "Женщина неизвестна"

Лавров: прекращения огня в Украине не будет даже в случае переговоров
Он посоветовал Зеленскому приехать для переговоров в Москву

Икона Андрея Рублёва "Троица" содержится в сломанной климат-камере
Условия в ней могут привести к серьёзным повреждениям

Ещё один кандидат от "Яблока" арестован в Свердловской области
Уже третий на этой неделе

МВД России объявило в розыск "Деда Архимеда" (Дмитрия Пуркина)
В его отношении открыто уголовное дело

В Кривом Роге Россия атаковала металлургический комбинат
Погибли два человека, четверо пострадали

Во Франции поезд сошёл с рельсов, полиция подозревает диверсию
Пострадали 44 человека

Суд снял с выборов кандидата "Яблока" в Госдуму из Сочи Владимира Атаманчука
Иск подал его конкурент на выборах от партии "Зелёные"

США ограничили время прохода танкеров через Ормузский пролив под своей защитой
Судам рекомендовали использовать два временных окна в сутки

В Болгарии загорелись склады оружейного завода EMCO
Второй раз за 33 дня

Africanews

Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of 9/11 attacks and for peace
Pope Leo XIV called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on his home country.

UK: Anti-immigrant and anti-racism protesters face off in Portsmouth
Anti-immigration protesters gathered in the English city of Portsmouth on Saturday.
The protesters gathered outside Portsmouth Guildhall for the South Coast Patriots march.
Counter-protesters led by Stand Up to Racism were also present, as police separated the two demonstrations.

Thousands forced to flee as Houthis advance on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Tens of thousands of people have been displaced across Yemen in recent days, fleeing the advance of Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Some 1,400 people escaped across the Gulf of Aden to Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa.

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of Africa's first ever Olympic sporting event
The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic Games.

At least 26 students killed in fire and stampede at school in eastern DRC
A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children's agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors to escape the carnage.

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East war, call for restraint
The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned the use of sanctions not authorised by the UN, as the leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their position in global affairs seen as dominated by the West.

Iran and Oman agree entry and exit routes for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement over new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia condemns attack on pipeline launched from Iraq
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Friday that a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline was launched from Iraq, causing injuries and damage.

Cameroon's economic capital Douala wakes up underwater after heavy rains
A large area of Douala woke up underwater following the heavy rains that struck overnight from Thursday into Friday. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the meteorological service is warning residents to prepare for even heavier rainfall in the coming days.

Uganda's King Oyo buried amid bitter succession dispute
As mourners gathered in western Uganda on Saturday for the burial of King Oyo, his Tooro kingdom is embroiled in a bitter dispute over his successor.

Kenya quest to host Africa Recording Academy HQ gets a boost
Kenya’s quest to host an Africa Recording Academy headquarters received a boost Friday when the Recording Academy officials said plans to set the ball rolling on key milestones were underway and that Kenyan mentee artists would travel to the United States next month.

Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5
A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.

BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.

Niger appoints new Chief of Staff of Armed Forces after foiled mutiny
Two weeks after a foiled mutiny attempted to oust him from power, the head of Niger’s military regime has appointed a new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.

Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scam
Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.

Nigeria: Abuja bans all official visits to South Africa amid anti-immigrant violence
As violence in South Africa continues against immigrants, the Nigerian National Assembly has announced it is banning all official visits to the country.

Cleaner cooking stoves offer hope for 1 billion Africans using wood, charcoal
Almost 1 billion Africans still rely on wood, charcoal and other fuels that produce harmful smoke, according to the International Energy Agency. But across continent, cleaner cooking stoves are being brought into homes by cutting the price of electric and efficient biomass models

South Africa: Thousands of Zulu women gather for reed dance ceremony
Bright outfits and dancing filled the streets of Ingwavuma, in South Africa's southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province on Saturday, as thousands of young zulu women gethered to take part in the annual Reed Dance ceremony.

Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says
Russia is illegally trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty International said in a report Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war whom it said had been deceived into signing Russian military contracts

Uganda: Save the Children warns child malnutrition is worsening
Home to around 1.6 million people, Uganda’s Karamoja region has seen worsening food insecurity over the course of the past few months, according to Save the Children.

Samuel Eto’o rejects embezzlement allegations, calls claims smear campaign
Cameroon football chief Samuel Eto’o has rejected embezzlement allegations, calling the claims mere smear campaigns.

Moroccan lawyers extend strike over profession law
Moroccan lawyers are continuing a nationwide strike, launched nearly three months ago to protest changes to their practise which they say undermine their independence

Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]
After decades of heavy reliance on oil and gas, Algeria is seeking to diversify its economy by expanding industry, agriculture, services and mining.

UN warns of persistent corruption and violence ahead of S.Sudan polls
South Sudan has seen no progress on corruption or political stability, a United Nations commission warned on Thursday after touring the country ahead of its first-ever elections.

Ebola: Kisangani gets new treatment centre as authorities scale capacity
Congolese authorities inaugurated a new treatment centre in the city of Kisangani as they race to ramp up surveillance, diagnostic and treatment capacity

Analyst says Algeria-UAE rift reflects wider Sahel dispute
Smail Debeche, a professor of international relations at the University of Algiers III, said the decision was a reaction to what he described as UAE actions against Algeria on the regional level, including in Africa's Sahel region and Libya.

Anthony Joshua crash driver trial adjourned to November 17
The trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the December 2025 crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team, was adjourned Thursday to November 17.

South Africa protesters set September 30 deadline for undocumented migrants
Protesters in South African have given immigrants living in the country illegally until Sept. 30 to leave, threatening larger demonstrations if their demands are not met.

DRC: Bukavu residents reel in aftermath of deadly school blaze
Residents in the rebel-controlled city of Bukavu have been reeling in the aftermath of a fire that tore through two schools and proved deadly.

Ceuta: Morocco denies involvement in mass migrant crossing
In the wake of the migrant rush into Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta back in July, Morocco has insisted there are ‘no facts’ indicating its involvement.

S. Africa: Johannesburg hearing postponed for man accused of murder
A man suspected of killing his wife and two daughters in England appeared in a Johannesburg courthouse on Thursday. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is a British citizen of Zimbabwean origin; he has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

DRC: Deadly fire ravages school and entire neighbourhood in Bukavu
A devastating fire has struck the city of Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The blaze, which broke out in the densely populated Kadutu district, killed at least 24 schoolchildren and destroyed two schools as well as more than 300 homes, according to a provisional toll from local autho

Chester Zoo celebrates the arrival of rare baby rock hyraxes
The six-week-old pups, named Russ, Spud and Jackie, were first shown to the public this week. They’re tiny, weighing just 350 grams, and staff say visitors are delighted to spot them in their enclosure.

Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%
Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.

Kenyan FM says move to regularise status of foreign workers not 'discriminatory'
As it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status. The foreign minister says the move to regularise the status of foreign workers is not 'discriminatory'.

Morocco kicks off legislative election campaign with 27 political parties vying for 395 seats
Campaigning for Morocco's legislative election opened on Thursday, with the governing coalition seeking to retain power amid discontent over economic and regional inequalities.

Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 10 September, 2026 - Across the world

Algeria-UAE relations collapse after months of growing strain
Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs.

Dakar Youth Olympics flame lit in Athens ahead of games
The flame for the Dakar Youth Olympics was lit in Athens on Thursday for the first Olympic competition ever staged in Africa.

Middle East turmoil: Oil spikes above $100 on war fears
Oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel as fighting between the U.S. and Iran intensifies, raising fresh concerns for consumers and businesses around the world.

Nairobi's street acrobats make a living by performing for motorists
The spectacle has been normalized at traffic stops in and around Nairobi, with acrobats taking advantage of gridlocks to perform for acknowledgement with cash tips. It is how they earn a living

Funding cuts forcing dozens of health clinics in Sudan to close, aid groups warn
An additional three dozen health facilities serving more than 400,000 people in Sudan are closing this year due to global aid cuts, worsening a dire humanitarian situation in a country torn by more than three years of war, aid groups said Tuesday.

Nigerian presidential hopeful Obi promises anti-corruption drive
Oil-rich Nigeria can tackle its cost-of-living crisis in part by fighting government waste, presidential candidate Peter Obi told AFP, as politicians jostle to lead Africa's most populous country.

Trump pledges $5,000 payout if Republicans win US midterms
US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.

Fighter jets soar in the sky at Egypt's El Alamein air show
The 2026 edition has brought together government and military delegations, aviation authorities, space agencies, airlines, and aerospace manufacturers

Uganda's Tooro kingdom succession disputed after death of King Oyo
Uganda’s Tooro kingdom has named television news anchor  Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, but the succession has been challenged by the mother of the late King Oyo Nyimba, just days before his burial.

Ebola survivors in Beni take their lessons to schools as classes resume
The Ebola survivors’ association in Beni, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak, held an awareness-raising session for students as school resumed last week

Migration: Spanish prime minister defends handling of Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government's handling of the migration crisis in Ceuta where some 80,000 migrants tried to enter at the end of July

Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances
Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa

Kenya records 19 Mpox deaths as cases rise to 1,298
At least 19 people have died from mox since the outbreak was confirmed in Kenya three months ago, according to a statement released Monday by the Kenyan Ministry of Health.