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China is calling on the United States to prioritise dialogue and equality in managing cybersecurity risks. Chinese spokesperson Mao Ning rejects US hacking accusations and calls for a relationship based on peace, stability and mutual respect, Xinhua reports.
Source: Ang
Young Cape Verdean writer Lauryn Rose Teixeira has been nominated for the 2026 International Children’s Peace Prize for her anti-racism work and actions promoting children’s rights. The award, organised by KidsRights in the Netherlands, recognises young advocates for social justice, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
Several British universities have suspended or tightened scrutiny of applications from students from Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India. They are seeking to protect their authorisation to sponsor student visas amid tougher British rules and a rise in application withdrawals, according to the Financial Times.
Source: Burkina 24
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to reach 4.3% in 2026, compared with 4.1% in 2025, according to the World Bank. The institution raised its forecasts for nearly three-quarters of the region’s economies, driven by stronger domestic demand and investment in clean energy and digital technology.
Source: Weekendpost
A 14-year-old pupil was arrested after shooting and injuring the principal and a teacher at Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, southern France. Both victims were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries, while pupils were sheltered, according to Mayor Jean-Pierre Squillari and the Education Ministry.
Source: Theghanareport
Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman says Houthi strikes have tested the kingdom’s infrastructure, institutions and teams. He was speaking at an energy conference in Riyadh, while Saudi Aramco facilities remain targeted, according to Agence France-Presse.
Source: Kassataya
Mercedes driver George Russell could face another engine penalty at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after already being sent to the back of the grid in Singapore. The team plans to choose a circuit that makes overtaking easier for the power-unit change, according to TimesLIVE.
Source: TimesLIVE
Neurologist Élodie Gouba explains that brain fatigue results from prolonged intellectual effort and overstimulation, particularly from screens and notifications. She says working memory becomes overloaded by multitasking and that glutamate accumulation can disrupt brain connections, according to Lefaso.net.
Source: Lefaso
American economists Michael Woodford and Robert Hall have received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their macroeconomic models aimed at improving the stabilisation of economic fluctuations. The Nobel committee says their work helps better calibrate fiscal and monetary policies in response to recessions and inflation, reports the HuffPost.
Source: Kassataya
Invented in 1969 by Mexican entrepreneur Enrique Corcuera in Acapulco, padel has become a global market, with 300 million dollars invested in the United Kingdom alone. In the United States, the number of courts is expected to exceed 1,000 in 2026, compared with fewer than 20 in 2019, according to Mercado.
Source: Mercado
Israel is barring pilots and crew members from countries without formal diplomatic relations with it, a measure that could affect at least 10 African countries. The restrictions, also applied to dual nationals, concern up to 31 countries according to Air France and 29 according to United Airlines, reports the Times of Israel.
Source: Opais
Oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine: Brent lost 0.77% to $103.91 a barrel, and WTI 1.26% to $90.69. The prospect of increased Russian supply also weighed on the market, Mercado reports.
Source: Mercado
Türkiye is requiring social media platforms to block users under 15 and is strengthening age checks. The accounts of 15-year-olds must be private, with no live streaming or personalised advertising, with the rules taking effect on 1 November, according to FMC.
Source: Fanamc
Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok to examine the repercussions of the energy shock linked to the war between the United States and Iran, as well as debt pressures. The annual IMF and World Bank meetings run from Monday to Saturday, according to Club of Mozambique.
Source: Club of Mozambique
State actors and hacker groups are exploiting poorly secured connected cameras to monitor military movements in Israel, Iran, Russia and Ukraine. A Wall Street Journal investigation details, among other things, the hacking of a camera near the Lebanese border and the monitoring of sensitive Israeli sites.
Source: Alwihda Info
Donald Trump could face a new impeachment procedure if Democrats win both chambers of the US Congress in the 3 November 2026 midterm elections. A Democratic majority could intensify congressional investigations, but his removal would require a two-thirds majority in the Senate, according to Zimeye.
Source: Zimeye
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang region towards the Sea of Japan, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The launches came days after Seoul tested its first domestically produced hypersonic glide vehicle, AFP reports.
Source: L’essentiel
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te described Eswatini’s King as a natural pilot after a simulator session at the aviation training centre in Tainan, Taiwan. The visit also highlighted the training of 11 Eswatini pilots and technicians by the institution between 2019 and 2020, according to Taiwan’s presidency.
Source: Times of Eswatini
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