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Some houses in one Johannesburg neighbourhood are in danger of collapse because of illegal mining. Known as Zama Zamas, around 34,000 illegal miners are thought to be working in South Africa, in the hope of finding gold and chromium. The mines they dig hollow out the ground, which causes buildings to collapse as well as frequent power outages.
#Tehran says at least four people were killed and dozens more wounded in a #US strike on a town near in the south of #Iran, near the Strait of #Hormuz.
Burnham faces MPs’ questions amid rise in government borrowing costs and speculation over budgetIn the news release to mark the first anniversary of his election as the Green party’s leader, Zack Polanski highlighted what he described as 10 achievements during his first year in charge. For the record, this is how he sees his record.-Won the Greens’ first ever parliamentary byelection in Gorton and...
Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.
A Turkish cargo ship with 10 crew members sank Wednesday after colliding with a tanker off Istanbul
A major military buildup has been observed on the Ethiopian side of the Sudanese border. It comes amid intensified fighting between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan and Ethiopia have both accused each other of supporting rebels within their borders.
A residential building and a telecom tower were struck overnight, as Iran and the US launched more strikes over Hormuz.
Leandro Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.
Madrid demanded an explanation from its own police after an explosive leaked police report suggested that Moroccan security forces were involved in transporting and pushing migrants towards the border.
Madrid demands an explanation from its own police after an explosive reported leaked to the media suggesting that Moroccan forces were involved in transporting and pushing migrants into the border.
Although the vast majority of the around 70,000 migrants returned to Morocco within hours, thousands remain in Ceuta with many living rough on the streets.
Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed in the accident in the South Sinai governorate.
The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their return.
Ukrainian schools are adapting to wartime conditions as the conflict with Russia continues
The European Union is grappling with how to respond to an attempted drone attack at a German airport blamed on Russia
Top Trump aides push to prevent Iran war escalation before November elections. The administration is focusing on economic pressure to secure concessions from Iran. Recent exchanges of strikes have increased tensions between the US and Iran. Military readiness and depleted munitions stockpiles also constrain White House strategy. America's Gulf allies are urging the White House to de-escalate the c...
Two incidents that disrupted power distribution systems in the west and east of Germany are being invested as possible sabotage
Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds exploring wildfires, wolves and the birth of starsDavid Bowie shares the bill with starmen, firefighters and Walt Disney wolves at the 10th anniversary edition of Venice Immersive, the film festival’s pioneering showcase for new forms of storytelling. David Bowie: Unseen Unheard – a 3D documentary f...
BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has unveiled standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to ensure compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation had found that some procedures for government computer...
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has publicly unveiled its standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to self-check their compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation by his agency had found that so...
A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Monday’s killing in CampbelltownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police are investigating the death of a man who was shot dead in a home in Sydney’s west as a potential case of mistaken identity, marking the second fatal shooting incident in as many days.Emergency se...
Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 unveiling on 15 September, an extended ranking sees 16 properties in Europe included in the 50-100 list.
A young engineer is using 3D printing technology to create free dentures for those unable to afford them. This innovative process significantly reduces the time needed to produce custom dental prosthetics. Connor Gibson volunteers his weekends, transforming lives with his digital design and printing skills. Remote Area Medical provides free healthcare, and Gibson's work enhances their dental servi...
Europe and Canada have said they won't succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally blaming to the Kremlin for a drone incident at Leipzig airport last month.
In Nepal, the death toll continues to rise. Every day, new bodies are recovered, but many remain unidentifiable. Several days after the devastating floods, some are already in an advanced state of decomposition. Faced with the influx of remains, authorities have begun burying them without formal identification, primarily to limit health risks and the strong odours. FRANCE 24's special corresponden...
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 2: We look at papers' coverage of the shadowy Venezuelan magnate who brokered the Washington-Caracas oil deal. In other news, the Pacific Islands Forum wants to talk climate change, but China's anger at the presence of Taiwan is stealing the limelight. Finally, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in Britain after nearly a millennium, with perhaps some salacious secrets.
