Global Affairs
Ebola fight must not push other DRC health crisis aside, MSF warns
MSF said DRC recorded more than 108,643 suspected measles cases between January and July 19, with 1,394 deaths reported.
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Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff
The authority said the process would be halted nationwide with immediate effect as it expressed concern over reports of violence that had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes".
Africa
Zambia awaits vote verdict as Hichilema faces second-term test
Fourteen candidates were contesting the presidency, but the race was largely viewed as a battle between Hichilema and Brian Mundubile, who campaigned on the platform of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP).
Global Affairs
Air India orders drug tests for all pilots after altitude-loss incident
The move comes after the August 4 incident involving an Airbus flight that dropped about 91 metres (300 feet) in height soon after leaving Phuket. Seventeen passengers and crew members were injured during the incident. A preliminary report said the senior pilot had to retake a substance test. Reports have said the pilot initially tested positive for marijuana, although the incident remains under investigation.
Global Affairs
UN raises alarm over Turkey’s tougher prison terms for children
UN rights chief Volker Turk said he was "alarmed" by the changes, warning that while some parts of the amendments could improve child protection, other provisions raise serious concerns over the treatment of children in conflict with the law.
Africa
Mali pardons Frenchman jailed for alleged coup plot
The West African nation, which was once under French colonial rule, has been fighting Islamist militants since 2012. The prolonged violence was among the reasons Goïta gave for taking power in a 2021 coup, although militant attacks have persisted under military rule.
Africa
South Sudan breaks silence on reported closure of Nairobi Embassy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the embassy had experienced a technical issue that affected part of its operations, but said the problem was being addressed.
Africa
Three Tanzanian park rangers arrested after man dies in Ngorongoro
Police are investigating how 25-year-old Sefu Musa died after the group was detained inside the conservation area. His fellow traveller, Salimu Haji, was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment, while the third man, Abdallah Nuru, managed to return to Arusha following the incident.
Global Affairs
Erling Haaland receives four Guinness World Records certificates
The latest recognition adds to a long list of achievements Haaland has collected since moving to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund at the beginning of the 2022/23 campaign.
Crime
Ecuador police seize 469kg cocaine shipment bearing Haaland’s image
The discovery was made along the Pan-American Highway after police received an anonymous tip early Tuesday. Officers identified a suspicious vehicle and carried out a search, uncovering 370 packages hidden inside a false bottom
Technology
Elon Musk ranks Grok 4.6 ahead of GPT-5.6 and claude opus 5
The comparison comes as developers compete to produce increasingly capable AI models while keeping the cost of using them manageable for consumers, businesses and developers
Africa
UNEP warns of toxic environmental legacy as Sudan war rages on
Among the worst-affected areas is the Sunut Forest, a six-square-kilometre wildlife reserve in central Khartoum. Once a vital refuge for migratory birds and a natural barrier against flooding from the nearby White Nile, much of the forest has been cleared as residents cut down acacia trees for firewood
Africa
At least 44 dead after ferry overturns on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
The ferry was built to accommodate 90 passengers and five crew members. However, the number of people on the vessel appears to have been higher, with a lake official putting the figure at about 120 people, among them 12 children.
Sports
Messi questions football future after father Jorge’s death
Jorge, 68, died last week after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. He had been Messi’s agent since the forward was 14 and remained one of his closest advisers as he developed from a young talent into one of the most decorated footballers in history.
Global Affairs
China's former premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Zhu was a leading figure in China's drive to expand its role in international commerce. He was closely involved in the negotiations that eventually secured the country's membership of the World Trade Organization in 2002, a move that opened greater opportunities for Chinese industries to sell their products abroad and attracted foreign investment.
Global Affairs
Kenyan-born Huldah Hiltsley wins Minnesota primary, eyes November victory
The result gives Hiltsley the DFL nomination and sets up a November 3 contest against Republican Charlie Kistler for the State Representative position.
Global Affairs
Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary, eyes another term in Congress
With more than 95 per cent of the votes counted, unofficial results cited by The New York Times showed Omar leading with 122,640 votes. Julie Trang Le had 10,201 votes, followed by Latonya T. Reeves with 9,131.
Global Affairs
Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death over Syria war crimes
Assad was not present in court after fleeing Damascus for Moscow with his family when his government was overthrown, bringing an end to more than five decades of rule by his family.
Africa
14 suspected illegal miners killed in South Africa mine dump collapse
Police said three of the injured miners have already been discharged from hospital and taken into custody. Adams said they are expected to face charges related to illegal mining and trespassing.
Global Affairs
Woman pulled alive after 36 hours under Colombia quake rubble
Largo was located after a resident heard her calling for help from under the rubble and alerted emergency workers. A small camera was then used to confirm her position and guide the rescue effort.
Global Affairs
Lebanon Parliament backs bill to abolish death penalty
The proposed law will now be considered by the Cabinet before being sent to President Joseph Aoun for approval. The government has already indicated that it supports the move.
Global Affairs
111 dead, 87 injured as 7.4-magnitude quake devastates Colombia
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to speed up the release of funds for recovery efforts as rescuers and residents searched through collapsed buildings across the affected areas.
Global Affairs
Russia files new court challenge against World Athletics restrictions
The move follows a decision by World Athletics in July to retain the restrictions, despite the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announcing that Russian athletes will be permitted to take part in team events and qualifying competitions for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Global Affairs
Dozens reported dead after powerful quake hits western Colombia
The quake on Monday trapped residents under debris, injured many more and forced people to flee their homes as far away as the capital, Bogota.
Global Affairs
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The army said its troops mobilised alongside the police immediately after hearing about the abduction, in the Tsafe area of Zamfara on Saturday afternoon.
Global Affairs
UAE hands over alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan to Ireland
The extradition followed a final ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation and was carried out under the bilateral extradition treaty between the UAE and Ireland, according to the UAE Ministry of Justice.
Global Affairs
Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza
Trump's Board of Peace said last month it had reached an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Global Affairs
Zelenskyy: Russian strikes across Ukraine kill two, wound dozens
Taking to his X account on Sunday, Zelenskyy said he had received reports of strikes in Odesa, Kharkiv, Pavlohrad and several other regions. In Odesa, repair teams were working to restore electricity after an attack on energy infrastructure, while residential buildings and the port were also damaged
Global Affairs
Hunter Biden: Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones
The 83-year-old former president revealed in May 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, less than four months after leaving the White House
Global Affairs
Woman and infant die after capsizing near Liberty Island; 12 rescued
The incident occurred near Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty and a major tourist destination in New York harbour