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Vance walks Trump tightrope after blaming Iran war for election defeat
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.

'Hopefully things get done': Americans react to historic political shift
The BBC spoke to voters from different states for their reaction to Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Interest rates expected to rise for first time in over three years
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years
Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

England captain Harry Kane signs new Bayern deal
England captain Harry Kane signs a new deal with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.

New £200m fleet of publicly funded trains in Wales barely used after three years
The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.

Typhoons batter East Asia as El Niño makes Pacific 'burn with fever'
Even for countries where typhoons are a way of life, the last few months have brought unusually wild weather.

Killer's appeal 'ludicrous', says family of Henry Nowak
Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Henry Nowak, appeals his sentence.

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.

Italian chef fired after refusing to put pineapple on pizza
He had told his employer, an Australian restaurant, that pineapple on pizza was "offensive" to Italian culture.

Anthony Zurcher: Trump is weakened but still wields power for now
Trump has given conflicting messages about how he might deal with Democrats in Congress after his party's resounding defeat.

Five reasons why Republicans lost so badly
From angry voters to an unpopular president, here is why Americans in traditional Republican areas turned to Democrats.

What Democrats can and can't do with their new power after taking Congress
Democrats can vote legislation through. But Trump still has veto power.

Bowen: Trump's loss limits powers at home, but it will likely be different abroad
After bruising midterm results, President Trump will want to show he can still shake the world, the BBC's international editor writes.

Would you take a test to see if your life will be cut short? I did - and it changed me
Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

Chris Mason: The US elections will change Trump - how will Burnham react?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

The Papers: 'Crushing midterm rebuke' and 'Trumped'
The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau
The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Surreal moment Tarantino and Kylie Minogue came to my hometown to star in my new film
The Pulp Fiction director and Spinning Around singer caused a stir in a Welsh seaside town.

Police to escort fire crews in latest crackdown on Bonfire Night disorder
As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Parliament faces 'grave risks' as more asbestos discovered ahead of revamp decision
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

France gears up for strikes and protests as unions promise national mobilisation
Five of France's unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests in a national day of action.

Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

Altar Stone mystery continues as Stonehenge theory overturned
It was thought the Stonehenge artefact was from north east Scotland but a new study disputes that.

No shoot-to-kill missions against IRA, says former SAS officer
The soldier is speaking out now because of the government's draft law to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.

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England captain Kane signs new Bayern contract
England captain Harry Kane signs a new deal with Bayern Munich that runs until 2029.

Former F1 champion Jones dies aged 80
Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, dies at the age of 80.

Another 'miracle' in Istanbul - but this one hurt Liverpool
Liverpool conceded "cheap" and "messy" goals in their defeat by Fenerbahce, says boss Andoni Iraola, as former Reds hero Dirk Kuyt celebrates a "miracle" in Istanbul.

LIV to wind down after backers withdraw support
LIV Golf is set to announce on Thursday it will wind down after a financing firm retracted its support.

Wales opt for centre power pair against Japan
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has selected Max Llewellyn alongside Eddie James in midfield to face Japan in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

Russia says it hit Ukrainian postal hub and ship as Ukraine strikes Ryazan
Injuries reported on both sides as Russia and Ukraine trade overnight drone strikes on energy and logistics sites.

Wembanyama pours in career-high 52 points as Spurs edge Mavericks 112-111
Victor Wembanyama had 24 rebounds and 52 points as the San Antonio Spurs recorded their sixth straight win in the NBA.

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in jail
Wong, in prison since 2020, was found guilty of colluding with foreign entities in violation of national security law.

South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy operations closer to Hormuz Strait
Seoul proposes extending its Cheonghae unit’s patrols to waters near Oman’s Duqm amid US pressure over Iran war.

Ten years of the Paris Agreement: Has the world kept its climate promises?
Nearly 200 countries pledged to limit warming to 1.5C. We look at who has delivered and who has fallen short.

Germany’s Merz expects Trump to keep ignoring Congress
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects US President Donald Trump to keep bypassing Congress despite midterm losses.

Champions League: Liverpool suffer 3-2 loss at Fenerbahce, Como thump Lens
Como equal Champions League record with stunning 9-1 win at Lens as Haaland rescues Manchester City at Leipzig.

Guinness World Record broken as 53 red cards shown in Brazil under-20 match
Mass brawl at Uberlandia vs Mamore results in 43 cards for players, eight for coaching staff and two for board members.

New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
Smaller parties hold the key, with major contenders expected to fall short of the majority needed to govern alone.

Has India’s democracy failed its Muslims? Jailed scholar triggers debate
Sharjeel Imam questioned foundational ideas of India's nationalism in interview with The Quint, inspiring heated debate.

Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress
Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.

Zelenskyy hopes Democratic Congress will bring more US help for Ukraine
EU officials also urge new US Congress to step up pressure on Russia to end the four-and-a-half-year war.

Mamdani: ‘it’s morning again in America’ after blue wave
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fellow Democrats to ‘fulfill promises’ after sweeping wins.

Brazilian airport torn apart by violent storm
Dramatic footage captured the moment a powerful tornado struck Chapecó Airport in Santa Catarina, Brazil

Paraguay bank collapses with half of population’s savings
Protests have erupted across Paraguay after Ueno Bank was shut down in the middle of the night over a solvency crisis.

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to ten years in jail
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, who became the global face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement has been sentenced.

World record 53 red cards shown in Brazil football match
Referees have red-carded 53 players and staff after a massive brawl in an under-20s football match in Brazil.

Syria, Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, agree $403m in loans
Defence cooperation deal signed as Syria's President al-Sharaa visits Riyadh for the second time in less than a month.

What’s delaying the US Senate election results in Mississippi and Alaska?
Ranked-choice voting may decide Alaska's Senate outcome, while Mississippi's race hangs on a knife's edge.

Former Israeli generals help Palestinian olive farmers
A group of former Israeli military generals offered their help to Palestinian olive farmers in the occupied West Bank.

Vote counting underway in critical South Africa elections
Votes are being counted across South Africa after a record 29.2 million people registered to vote.

El Salvador’s Bukele touts military intervention in Haiti
Haitian police have found a vehicle used by four missing Salvadoran technicians as Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti.

Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.

Israel’s Herzog accepts vote results, opens talks on forming a government
Move deals blow to Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the elections, in which he and his allies lost their majority.

Africa’s richest man launches mega oil tank farm in Namibia
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launched a fuel storage facility in Namibia to future-proof Southern Africa's supply.

Global Times

Annual CIIE opens in Shanghai, highlighting 'opportunity,' 'openness' and 'market' for global companies
On Thursday morning, in the waiting lounge of the opening ceremony of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in ...

China urges EU to carefully assess impact of new fees and tariffs on low-value imports
China hopes the EU will carefully assess the impact of its new policies on low-value imports and create favorable conditions ...

Japan's plan to revise its three security documents lays bare ambition to speed up remilitarization: FM spokesperson
Japan has rushed to revise its three security documents, drastically boosting military spending, developing offensive capabilities, and laying bare its ...

China open to increasing US agricultural imports, contingent on 30 billion reciprocal tariff cuts: MOFCOM
China has always been open to increasing purchases of US agricultural products, but this is contingent on the implementation of ...

When Singles' Day shoppers start stocking up on AI tokens, the time has changed: Global Times editorial

The Democrats have won, but Europe shouldn't rush to pop the champagne
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GT Voice: Why resisting US pressure matters for South Korean chipmakers
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464 Chinese peacekeepers in Lebanon awarded UN medals of peace
A total of 464 peacekeepers of the 24th Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon were awarded UN medals of peace on Tuesday for their commitment to maintaining stability and peace in the south of the country. A medal parade ceremony was held at the Chinese peacekeepers' ...

Harnessing desert sun: Chinese firms help advance UAE's clean energy transition
Seeds of unity, prosperity take root in Xinjiang's Pomegranate Lane

Seeds of unity, prosperity take root in Xinjiang's Pomegranate Lane
Harnessing desert sun: Chinese firms help advance UAE's clean energy transition

7th World Media Summit delegates take cultural tour in Beijing
Attendees of the 7th World Media Summit visit Laoshe Teahouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2026. Delegates attending the 7th World Media Summit participated in a cultural tour ... Quake-affected students resume relocated schooling in Lhasa, China's Xizang Over a thousand students from two primary schools in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, resumed classes at a school in Lhasa on Wednesday. A 7.0-magnitude ... Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ...

Quake-affected students resume relocated schooling in Lhasa, China's Xizang
7th World Media Summit delegates take cultural tour in Beijing Attendees of the 7th World Media Summit visit Laoshe Teahouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2026. Delegates attending the 7th World Media Summit participated in a cultural tour ... Over a thousand students from two primary schools in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, resumed classes at a school in Lhasa on Wednesday. A 7.0-magnitude ... Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug' Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ...

Apple Weather App shows extreme temperatures for multiple Chinese cities, sparking widespread online discussion about 'bug'
7th World Media Summit delegates take cultural tour in Beijing Attendees of the 7th World Media Summit visit Laoshe Teahouse in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 4, 2026. Delegates attending the 7th World Media Summit participated in a cultural tour ... Quake-affected students resume relocated schooling in Lhasa, China's Xizang Over a thousand students from two primary schools in Baqen County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, resumed classes at a school in Lhasa on Wednesday. A 7.0-magnitude ... Early Wednesday morning, Chinese netizens reported a suspected bug in Apple's native Weather app, which incorrectly forecast extreme lows of -31 C degree to -32 C degree for November 13 ...

China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan
China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data

China's gold bar, coin consumption jumps 26.3% to 445 tons in first three quarters: data
China to advance 400-km/h rail technology, expand network in 15th Five-Year Plan

On Mount Tai, a tough test for China's robots
Carrying eggs, instant noodles and bottled water on their backs, robotic dogs began climbing Mount Tai in east China's Shandong Province on Monday, setting off at two-minute intervals on a challenging 3.9-kilometer route involving than 3,100 steps. The route took them along steep slopes ...

China-built Mongla Port expansion project breaks ground in Bangladesh, to boost the country's economic competitiveness, opening-up
The Mongla Port modernization and expansion project—a landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure cooperation project in Mongla, southwestern Bangladesh—broke ground on Thursday, with a Chinese company serving as the ... Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ...

Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance
China-built Mongla Port expansion project breaks ground in Bangladesh, to boost the country's economic competitiveness, opening-up The Mongla Port modernization and expansion project—a landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure cooperation project in Mongla, southwestern Bangladesh—broke ground on Thursday, with a Chinese company serving as the ... A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ...

China's daily AI token use surges to 140 trillion: Wuzhen blue book
China-built Mongla Port expansion project breaks ground in Bangladesh, to boost the country's economic competitiveness, opening-up The Mongla Port modernization and expansion project—a landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure cooperation project in Mongla, southwestern Bangladesh—broke ground on Thursday, with a Chinese company serving as the ... Unitree G1 robot's 'heatstroke' during Mount Taishan race sparks debate over humanoid endurance A Unitree G1 humanoid robot being carried down Mount Taishan on a stretcher after overheating during a robot competition in East China's Shandong Province has drawn widespread attention online. Some ... China's daily AI token use reached 140 trillion in March, according to a blue book released on Wednesday at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China's Zhejiang ...

In pics: ecological corridor along Yellow River in Sanmenxia City, China's Henan
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2026 shows a section of the ecological corridor along the Yellow River in Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. Sanmenxia has built ... As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026.

As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human?
In pics: ecological corridor along Yellow River in Sanmenxia City, China's Henan An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2026 shows a section of the ecological corridor along the Yellow River in Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. Sanmenxia has built ... An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026.

Autumn scenery at Yanqi Lake in Beijing
In pics: ecological corridor along Yellow River in Sanmenxia City, China's Henan An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 29, 2026 shows a section of the ecological corridor along the Yellow River in Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province. Sanmenxia has built ... As AIGC voices become common, what remains uniquely human? An AI-generated version of a familiar voice has been appearing across Chinese social media, promoting products, narrating short videos and lending its voice to content ranging from food advertisements to ... Tourists enjoy the autumn scenery at Xishan boardwalk at Yanqi Lake in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 3, 2026.

Dunhuang cultural expo opens in northwest China to promote inter-civilizational dialogue
Dunhuang, an ancient Silk Road hub in northwest China, has become a focal point for cross-cultural dialogue as the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened there on Tuesday. The three-day event has brought together around 1,200 representatives from than 50 countries and ...

American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture
83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan

83rd Int'l Two-Wheeler Exhibition opens in Milan
American promoter plants pro-wrestling roots in China, blending local culture

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Обвинение запросило для Немцовой пять лет колонии
По делу о нежелательной организации

В Армении арестовали миллиардера Самвела Карапетяна
Следствие обвиняет его в хищениях и отмывании денег

Два танкера с российским дизелем изменили курс по пути в США
Американские покупатели проявляют нерешительность из-за санкционных рисков

Новые российские удары по регионам Украины, есть пострадавшие
Повреждены объекты инфраструктуры, возникли пожары

В Рязани после атаки БПЛА произошли пожары на промышленных объектах
Сообщается об ударах по НПЗ и складу Wildberries

Швейцария сняла санкции с Усманова и Фридмана вслед за Евросоюзом
И расширила санкционный список на 254 человека

Евросоюз выделит 525 миллионов евро на разработку микрочипов
Брюссель намерен сократить отставание от США и Китая

В Москве арестовали бывшего главу Тульского патронного завода
Сергея Лукина обвиняют в контрабанде

Хакеры атаковали хранилища донорской крови во Франции
Запасы крови спасли

Военного из спецназа ГРУ отправили в СИЗО по делу о терроризме
Подробности дела ефрейтора Евгения Фролова неизвестны

В Крыму школьные каникулы продлены из-за проблем с электричеством
Местные жители сообщают об отсутствии света и воды в десятках мест на аннексированном Россией полуострове

Венгрия намерена отказаться от российского газа к осени 2027 года
Венгрия рассматривает варианты диверсификации энергоснабжения

Черногория может войти в состав ЕС в июне 2027 года – Еврокомиссия
К концу 2026 года переговоры о вступлении Черногории в Евросоюз могут завершиться

Число жертв удара по Камышевахе достигло 40
Оно может возрасти

В Санкт-Петербурге закупят убежища на случай ядерной войны
Заказчиком выступает компания "Россети Ленэнерго"

Умер итальянский кинорежиссёр, мастер эротического кино Тинто Брасс
Ему было 93 года

В Армении по новому делу задержан миллиардер Самвел Карапетян
У него прошли обыски

Книжную сеть "Читай-город" снова обвинили в "пропаганде ЛГБТ"
По первому протоколу в марте сеть оштрафовали на 400 тысяч рублей

Минюст США попросил суд прекратить дело против учёной Ксении Петровой
Её обвиняли в контрабанде образцов эмбрионов лягушек

Самолёт в Москву с сербскими политиками вернули в Белград
Лидер "Движения социалистов" Вулин, предположительно, прошёл на рейс без предполётного досмотра

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Jesús Owono speaks of “immense pain” after Jesús de Miguel’s death
Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

Gaza: Displaced Palestinian builds wind turbine to generate electricity
A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.

New Zealand: Dead whales found as rescuers battle mass stranding
Volunteers in New Zealand are working to save pilot whales stranded along the Wairarapa coast, near Cape Palliser. At least 14 have been helped back into the water, but many others have died along the remote coastline.

Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country
Iranians held anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country on Wednesday, marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance and denouncing what they call U.S.-Israeli hegemony.

Vote counting gets underway in critical South Africa local elections
Counting would start at polling stations soon after the last votes had been cast, with final results due by Sunday, the election authority said.

Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc
Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

Chadian president meets Algerian foreign minister in Ndjamena
Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a border

WHO approves clinical trials on two new Ebola vaccines
The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people

Libya's eastern administration appoints a new central bank governor
The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.

Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer
Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's war
Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war

UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court
Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.

Global travel could hit record levels despite wars and rising fuel costs
The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter
Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

Egyptian president calls Iran, US to resolve conflict
Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

South Africans vote in local elections with ANC missteps in sharp focus
South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 - Across the world

Ivory Coast: Costly funeral traditions make death a big business
where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.

Senegal's National Assembly rejects key budget bill after heated disputes
Senegal's National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.

Cyril Ramaphosa casts vote in tense municipal elections
South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.

South Africa: Exclusion from AGOA does not mean end of trade with US
Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.

Niger signs cooperation deal with military leader in eastern Libya
The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.

Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa elected to International Court of Justice
Okowa won 183 votes in the General Assembly and 13 in the Security Council. She is a professor of public international law at Queen Mary University of London and has served on the UN’s International Law Commission since 2021.

Haitian PM thanks El Salvador for support in fight against gangs
El Salvador sent more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, the government said Wednesday, to support a mission to rescue four soldiers serving in a UN-backed force missing after an ambush.

Portugal: Housing protesters return to Lisbon square after court ruling
Housing protesters have returned to Lisbon's historic Rossio Square, setting up around 100 tents following a court ruling. The demonstration comes as Portugal's government faces growing pressure over housing.

Ukraine: 33 dead, over 50 missing after Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia
Russian strikes on a humanitarian aid site in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region have killed 33 people, with more than 50 still missing, on Monday 2 November. Survivors and rescuers are being treated for severe injuries.

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US history
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, won the race for governor in the southern state of Georgia on Tuesday, making her the first Black woman elected to the top office in any US state, media projections showed.

Democrats seize Congress as Trump refuses to take blame
President Donald Trump had rare praise for rival Democrats Tuesday after their stunning US midterm elections victory and admitted the Iran war may have played a part in the defeat of his Republican Party.

US midterm elections: Cheers erupt as Talarico's Texas victory is projected
Supporters erupted in celebration in Austin as Democrat James Talarico was projected to win a US Senate seat in Texas, a state where his party has not won a Senate election since 1988.

US requires air passengers to attest they haven’t visited Ebola-hit DRC
US-bound air passengers must sign a statement that they have not travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a deadly Ebola outbreak, under new rules coming into force on Tuesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

South Africans vote amid growing discontent over failing services and infrastructure
South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday for local government elections, with voters set to choose their municipal representatives amid growing concerns over unemployment, crime, water shortages and the delivery of basic services.

UN peacekeeping head meets leaders of rebel coalition in eastern DRC
The head of the UN’s MONUSCO peacekeeping mission to Congo met with the DRC’s former president Joseph Kabila on Tuesday and other leaders of his new coalition.

King Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
The transatlantic slave trade was a ‘monstrous injustice,’ Britain’s King Charles III said on Tuesday in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. But he stopped short of an apology.

Disruptions to basic services loom over South Africa's local polls
As voters in Johannesburg ready for Wednesday’s local elections, basic services are top of their concerns. South Africa’s economic capital and largest city, Johannesburg has seen nearly two weeks of disruption to its water supply, with severe outages and low pressure in parts of the city.

Tenerife footballer Jesús De Miguel dies aged 30 after match collision
The Spanish player had a cardiac arrest after he was struck in the chest when challenging the ball.

South Africa's first bread sommelier perfects centuries-old tradition
A centuries-old Cape Winelands tradition is now on the global culinary map. Mosbolletjies is a traditional brioche made with grape must.
Now a recipe for the bread created by a South African baker has won him the title of Bread Sommelier.

Egypt: 104th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The unearthing of his 3,000 year-old tomb and all its treasures is seen as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.

Americans vote in midterm election that could upend Trump presidency
Voters across the United States are going to the polls on Tuesday and Washington is bracing for a major upheaval. President Trump’s Republican Party currently holds both chambers of Congress. But poll watchers are predicting a Democratic wave that could see that all change.

Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 3rd November, 2026 - Across the world

Senegalese lawmakers reject key budget in major setback for IMF talks
Dakar is hoping to secure a $2.2 billion three-year IMF bailout programme aimed at stabilising its public finances.

What Europe can learn from Africa’s mobile banking success
Africa is no longer simply a continent catching up with the rest of the world. In mobile banking, product simplicity and the ability to combine tradition with technology, it is ahead of many markets considered developed, Marta Mróz-Sipiora of Asseco Poland tells Euronews.

Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions
Dakar mash-up combines Swiss and Senegalese wrestling traditions on the sidelines of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

ICC president hits back at Trump administration penalties
The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels claim to have inflicted heavy losses on army
It says it killed 500 soldiers and wounded 800 others during a counteroffensive near the historic town of Aksum on Saturday.

Uganda arrests former deputy army chief over 'subversive activities'
Ugandan authorities on Monday arrested former deputy military chief Peter Elwelu over allegations of planning to destabilize parts of the country.

UNESCO warns that most crimes against journalists go unpunished
It said 189 journalists and other media workers lost their lives in 2024 to 2025, 20 per cent more than during the previous 2-year period.

NGOs urge Malian authorities for transparency on abduction of Mountaga Tall
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have urged Malian authorities for transparency on the whereabouts of prominent lawyer and politician Mountaga Tall, six months after his abduction.

Two found guilty in theft from South African president's farmhouse
The break-in at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala game farm and theft of $580,000 in 2020 nearly cost his him job.

Ethiopia suspends leading independent newspaper The Reporter
Ethiopian authorities on Monday indefinitely suspended the licence of independent print and online newspaper The Reporter, accusing the outlet of carrying "unbalanced and biased" reports.

US strikes Iran's Qeshm Island on eve of midterm elections
The United States on Monday launched strikes on Iran's Queshm Island, on the eve of crucial midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.