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England striker Ivan Toney charged with assault after Soho nightclub incident

Met police say charge relates to alleged assault that reportedly took place in December at venue in LondonThe England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault after an incident at a nightclub in Soho.The Metropolitan police said Ivan Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged on 31 July with assault causing actual bodily harm. Continue reading...

Missing man, 58, found dead in Ma On Shan after days-long search effort

Hong Kong police have found the body of a missing 58-year-old man in Ma On Shan, with his cause of death to be confirmed following an autopsy. Officers received a report at around 12.50am on Friday from a passer-by who had spotted a man lying on the ground near a slope on Nui Po Shan in Ma On Shan. Upon arrival at the scene, officers confirmed the death of the man, who was believed to be the missi...

Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art

In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique technique that turns natural clay into paint, using his background in science and his passion for art.

South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country

South Africa's textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. The campaign led by anti-immigrant group March and March sought to free up jobs for South Africans, one-third of whom are unemployed. But factory owners in Newcastle on say they have yet to fill vacancies left by foreig...

Amazon faces lawsuit over ‘dolphin-safe’ and ‘sustainable’ seafood labeling claims

Portugal: next week starts with sharp drop in fuel prices

Next week brings good news for drivers: a sharp drop in prices is expected, affecting both diesel and petrol at the pumps.

Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction

Ethiopian security agents abducted, assaulted and detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of independent media outlet Addis Standard, the publication said on August 7, the latest sign of a worsening climate for the press. Addis Standard, a print and online outlet, is one of Ethiopia's few independent media platforms, with nearly one million followers on X. FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti reports. 

UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability

Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle EastBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices were broadly stagnant in July as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, uncertainty around the Middle East and stretched affordability, according to the lender Lloyds.The average property cost £299,253 in July, down by £143 compared...

Over 300 abductees freed in Nigeria's 'largest single-day rescue operation'

At least 308 people abducted in different attacks in the northern part of Nigeria were rescued, the country’s president said August 5. Those rescued include 163 people abducted from Woro community in February 2026, and 145 people kidnapped mostly from Niger state. It was described as the “largest rescue operation ever” undertaken in the country on a single day by security forces.

Italian woman accidentally throws away her $1.1 million winning lottery ticket

An Italian woman mistakenly discarded a winning lottery ticket worth one million euros. Sanitation workers meticulously searched over six tons of rubbish to find it. The ticket was recovered intact after a day-long, coordinated search operation. The woman had misunderstood a message displayed on a lottery terminal. This remarkable recovery ensured she could claim her life-changing jackpot prize.

Labour government says more people working illegally are being arrested and deported – UK politics live

More than double number of arrests made since 2024 compared with previous two-year periodPrimary schools in England should be required to identify children at risk of leaving education at 16 without finding a job, a government review is to recommend.Alan Milburn, who is leading a review into Britain’s crisis in youth worklessness, said he would call for sweeping changes in education policy alongsi...

The ‘vampire woman’ whose 17th-century grave is rewriting burial fears in Poland

Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines

The Philippines is seeking to move its South China Sea row with Beijing into classrooms, a push that analysts say could shape how young Filipinos understand the country’s maritime claims while raising questions over potentially blurred lines between education and state narrative-building. Congressmen in the House of Representatives introduced legislation on Thursday requiring the Department of Edu...

Esports Awards 2026 nominees revealed: Jynxzi, Kai Cenat and top gaming names make the list

The Esports Awards 2026 have revealed nominees across nine categories, covering major games, streamers, personalities, creators, teams, partners and esports services. Names including Jynxzi, Faker, Kai Cenat and iShowSpeed feature among the nominees. Voting is already live, with fans able to support their picks until November 10, 2026. Here’s the complete lineup across every category announced for...

Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth observation satellite

The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring.

Scientists studied South Australia cave bones; light left algae marks, darkness preserved bones

In the captivating underwater caves of South Australia, animal bones exhibit unique characteristics brought about by their aquatic environment. The contrast of light and shadow results in algae development while simultaneously preserving bones in an extraordinary manner. Analyzing these distinct changes allows scientists to piece together ancient ecosystems and geological transformations, establis...

Surprise discovery as ancient domus uncovered beneath restoration site in Rome

A routine restoration project on Rome's Caelian Hill has led to the discovery of an ancient Roman building decorated with mosaics, frescoes and painted ceilings. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms dating back to the second century AD.

Danube: Wehrmacht soldiers and WWII motorbike recovered after 80 years

The Danube is at such a low level that Second World War relics are resurfacing in Budapest: alongside a motorbike, the bodies of two soldiers have been recovered.

Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school

At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.

Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips

Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producerDonald Trump has ordered a new 15% tariff on imported products made of polysilicon, an important ingredient in microchip manufacturing that is primarily produced by China.The new tariff, which will take effect on 4 December, is aimed at supporting US chip and solar panel supply...

Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung

The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings.

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China shifts from Africa’s top megaproject lender to a debt collector

Since the mid‑2000s, China has established itself as Africa’s principal bilateral financier for large infrastructure projects, including railways, bridges, dams and ports. But as the loans involved reach maturity, Beijing has transitioned from a net provider of funds to a net collector. Drawing on data from Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre and its own calculations, Oxford Econo...

Trump faces calls for windfall tax on big oil’s profits from Iran war

US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporationsDonald Trump’s statement that oil companies have made “too much money” from the Iran war has angered environmentalists, who say that his policies were designed to benefit those very corporations. If he really believes his own claims, he should impose a windfall profits tax, advocates say. “Trump...

Cruz calls for Trump to arm Iranians: "Our objective should be regime collapse"

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz told Aaron MacLean on the "School of War" podcast that President Trump should heap more pressure on Iran — including by arming Iranians to "let them overthrow their own government."