How Middleton’s revival could be grist to the mill for Britain’s struggling towns↗
Turnaround initiated by Andy Burnham and led by Steve Coogan could provide blueprint for other neglected areas Save high street by taxing online sales at higher rate, Burnham urged The former England footballer Paul Scholes and the actor…
Southeast Asia’s toxic haze spurs calls for legal action against polluters↗
ASEAN's consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)22 Oct 2026 Ukraine: At least 9 people were killed in Russian attacks over the past 24 hours↗
At least nine people were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to Ukrainian authorities, as overnight missile and drone strikes sparked fires in Kyiv and the Kharkiv region.
Read at Africanews ↗Headline and extract © Africanews — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases↗
Politicians have called for ruthless sentencing, but lawyers blame the politicians for the poverty, and anger, behind their clients’ looting Europe live – latest updates Awa, 18, stood in the dock in the tribunal de Paris , a small, mute…
Moment man rescued from sinking car by Australian TV reporter↗
Journalist Will Murray describes how he and a bystander saved an SUV driver from his vehicle.
‘America, this is a warning’: pro- Trump Maga media in a froth over Europe protests↗
Fox News and others have toed president’s line – seemingly hoping unrest abroad will make people vote Republican Donald Trump sought to capitalize on the scenes of unrest in France, telling a crowd in Kansas on Monday that “migrants” and…
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say↗
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown out to 12 times its original cost – but the CEO says it ‘could have been worse’↗
New projections by the Snowy Hydro company show tunnelling work is now 65% finished, but the completion date has been pushed back to 2029 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The cost of Snowy Hydro 2.0 has blown…
Trump praises man who punched protester at rally in South Carolina↗
US President Donald Trump praised a man who punched a protester at a midterm election rally held in South Carolina.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)22 Oct 2026 South Africa water crisis: Over 500 fall ill amid contamination fears↗
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness that causes stomach cramps and diarrhea, which authorities are blaming on poor water quality in two different cities in the country.
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Tom Barrack says Washington's relationship with the Middle East needs to change from one of control to one of support.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years↗
Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions The son of Myanmar ’s Aung San Suu Kyi has been allowed to speak to the detained former democratic leader for the first time…
Is Neha Bora, India’s new red star, Modi’s real Gen Z threat?↗
Firebrand student leader has become face of the youth protest movement taking on Modi's Hindu majoritarian government.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Sainsbury’s expects challenging run-up to Christmas as households feel squeeze↗
Supermarket urges government not to ‘further aggravate’ pressure on costs for businesses in next week’s budget Sainsbury’s has warned of a “pretty challenging” market in the run-up to Christmas as households are “finding it tough” and food…
AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)22 Oct 2026 Defence seeks acquittal of doctor in death of Argentina's Maradona↗
A lawyer for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, says he has been made a scapegoat, rejecting the argument that the player's death was foreseeable.
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Each place, selected from longlist of nine, will be given £125,000 to develop bids before winner is announced in new year Blackpool, Sheffield, Milton Keynes and Wrexham have been shortlisted to be the UK city of culture 2029, an award…
El Salvador's president threatens Haitian gangs over military hostages↗
Four members of the so-called Gang Suppression Force have been missing since Sunday.
Russia bombards Kyiv with missiles hours after agreeing to resume talks with Ukraine↗
Experts say Russia is trying to destroy energy infrastructure before winter and US ‘appeasement and flattery’ will not achieve peace Europe live – latest updates Russia has carried out a massive “demonstrative” attack on Ukraine,…
AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)22 Oct 2026 Australia: Bystanders dive into floodwaters to save trapped driver↗
Two men plunged into raging floodwaters in Queensland, Australia, to save a driver from a sinking four-wheel-drive on Thursday. The dramatic rescue ended in an emotional embrace.
Read at Africanews ↗Headline and extract © Africanews — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Meet A7 International, an innovative global platform designed to reinvent the international payments market↗
Partner Content Press Release A7 International enables businesses and individuals to pay invoices with digital assets, while recipients receive a regular bank transfer, reflecting A7’s international positioning and expanding the geography…
Michigan Senate debate: Key takeaways from El-Sayed, Rogers clash↗
El-Sayed and Rogers also tackle immigration in Michigan while Kansas candidates spar over Ukraine.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. AfricanewsPan-Africaneditorial@africanews.com22 Oct 2026 Second Tanzanian opposition figure faces death penalty after treason charges↗
A senior opposition official in Tanzania is facing the death penalty after being charged with treason. John Pambalu is a member of Chadema national council and a former leader of the party’s youth wing.
Read at Africanews ↗Headline and extract © Africanews — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Israeli forces kill disabled man in southern Syria raid, state media says↗
Civilian with a disability shot dead during raid in Jamla, in western Deraa countryside, SANA reports.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Two killed in attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities say↗
It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement which have targeted airports and other sites in the kingdom.
Can European leaders fix the cost-of-living crisis?↗
Anger over housing, wages and public services tests European governments facing debt pressures and looming elections.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talks↗
Overnight attacks on Kyiv injured 15 people, while two were injured in Moscow as Russia said it intercepted 163 drones.
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New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".
Brazil’s president appeals to undecided voters ahead of run-off↗
Brazil’s two presidential candidates Lula and Bolsonaro are trying to win over the 30 million voters.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?↗
Many view it as one of the most pivotal elections in Israel's history, with global implications.
‘Facebook’s wrongdoing’: Why has Meta been fined $25bn in New Mexico?↗
The tech giant has been accused of misleading users regarding data privacy linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
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