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The announcement has sent panic through a community that fled its country’s brutal military rule, civil war, religious persecution or some combination of the three.

France 241h ago

Spain's Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute museum heist

Al Jazeera1h ago

Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire

Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.

New York Times World1h ago

Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls

The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.

New York Times World1h ago

You Can Photograph This Pretty Irish Castle. You Just Can’t Go In.

Tourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from entering.

France 241h ago

Countries step up aid for Nepal flood disaster

South China Morning Post1h ago

Xi-Trump summit plans, Nepal disaster, SCO summit

South China Morning Post1h ago

Bangladesh confirms Chinese J-10CE jet deal, citing Rafale kill in India-Pakistan clash

Washington Post World1h ago

Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come

The automaker, one of the nation’s biggest employers, could shed tens of thousands of jobs amid global market shifts driven by electrification, AI and autonomous driving.

South China Morning Post1h ago

Philippine Roblox ban call sparks wider debate over children’s online safety

New York Times World1h ago

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

France 241h ago

'Retrospective incrimination: First we shoot, we kill, and then we find a reason why it happened'

South China Morning Post1h ago

Malaysian man kills wife, 2 children and self over love scam

New York Times World1h ago

Six Months In, Iran Appears Stronger and U.S. Goals Unclear

Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.

France 241h ago

King Harald's death puts focus on Norway's future king

Al Jazeera1h ago

Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son

Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.

France 241h ago

Serbian war criminal Ratko Mladic to be buried with 'state honours'

Anadolu Agency World1h ago

3 Palestinians from same family killed in Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza

Brothers, their cousin killed outside home in Al-Qarara, north of Khan Younis

South China Morning Post1h ago

Goal of Tiananmen vigil group an ‘empty slogan’, not actual plan: defence lawyer

South China Morning Post1h ago

China pledges to send urgent emergency aid to Nepal after deadly landslide

South China Morning Post1h ago

Who is King Haakon? What to know about Norway’s new monarch

Al Jazeera2h ago

‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing

Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.

South China Morning Post2h ago

Macau tycoon Lawrence Ho’s family office expands into space sector in de-SPAC deal

South China Morning Post2h ago

MiniMax expands Alibaba cloud pact as compute needs surge for training and inference

South China Morning Post2h ago

Truce in DR Congo offers US mining foothold while Chinese firms dominate output

France 242h ago

Norway's new King Haakon, popular face of shaken monarchy

France 242h ago

Norway's King Haakon, the new face of a monarchy shaken by scandal

Al Jazeera2h ago

Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts

The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Africa: All of Africa Today - August 28, 2026

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South China Morning Post2h ago

Japan police to roll out body-worn cameras nationwide in 2027 after trials

Al Jazeera2h ago

Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League

Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men's 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women's 100m hurdles record.

South China Morning Post2h ago

Shares in Chinese MLCC makers rise as AI lifts sales and profits

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- Health: A surge in Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has prompted neighbouring countries, including Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia, to strengthen border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response. Researchers have identified a new Bundibugyo Ebola virus variant linked to the 2026 outbreak, underscoring the role of genomic surveillance in outbreak response.
- Africa politics and governance: Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni dismissed six senior officials and six engineers amid an anti-corruption purge targeting the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority; the dismissals relate to alleged corruption in road projects. In Nigeria, two men accused of leading Ansaru pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges. The Nigerian government disputed claims it has borrowed ₦80 trillion over three years, calling the figure exaggerated.
- Security and conflict: Tensions persist between Iran and the United States, with exchanges of attacks reported and Houthi forces threatening a potential blockade. Former US president Donald Trump warned Iran it would pay “many times over” for any US troop casualties. Separately, reports indicate Chinese authorities have used AI tools to infiltrate and monitor dark web activity.
- Law and justice: A judgment date has been set in the Usindiso arson case in South Africa.
- Economy and technology: The Asia-Pacific region suffered large losses from cyberscams last year, estimated by the UN at up to US$114 billion. Hong Kong investors are adjusting to a SpaceX-related slump; the city is also planning a smart system and accelerated water mains replacement. The Hong Kong Book Fair saw weaker sales, with more browsers than buyers.
- Society and culture: Hong Kong film industry mourned veteran actor Patrick Tse, described as emblematic of the city’s cinema golden era. Argentina’s World Cup squad received a celebratory homecoming despite their defeat. In the United States, many white evangelical Christians view Donald Trump as chosen by God to lead.
- Miscellaneous: A Chinese ride-share driver has been credited with answering emergency calls and saving lives. Anadolu Agency published a global morning briefing summarising top stories.
These items reflect ongoing public-health challenges in central Africa, regional security tensions, political accountability actions in several African states, technological developments in policing and cybercrime, and cultural and sporting events drawing public attention.

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