President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party has tightened its grip on parliament, winning a record 355 seats in Russia’s 450-seat Duma in a tightly orchestrated election.

Sep 22, 2026

Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary

Thousands of people have fled their villages in Cameroon’s Far North Region following retaliatory attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Boko Haram fighters, seeking refuge in the town of Waza. Families from more than 10 villages around Makary and Medouga have arrived by truck.

Sep 22, 2026

Human Interests

Man jailed for writing ‘Putin is a d***head’ on ballot paper

Morozov shared a video of him writing 'Putin is a d***head' on a ballot.

Sep 23, 2026

Putin and his mate joke about who is the biggest dictator

Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko jokes with Putin about being dictators (Picture: Anastasia Barashkova / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Sep 23, 2026

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested

A tenth victim has been found in South Africa's femicide series. The unidentified woman was found on Sunday afternoon in Soweto, partially wrapped in a duvet. South African police meanwhile announced having arrested three suspects in connection with another woman's death.

Sep 22, 2026

Putin planning ‘rocket and drone strikes against Nato countries’

Russians head to the polls as tensions continue to rise on Nato border.

Sep 18, 2026

Events

Fisherman film moment 80,000-tonne cargo ship ploughs into their boat

Sep 23, 2026

Putin wins ‘sham’ election &#8211; what does it mean for Nato?

Tunisia: At least 11 detained following protest for release of activists

Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today]

‘We fled to the sea to escape wildfire surrounding us &#8211; ash fell in people’s drinks’

Bear prowls into garden and mauls woman, 66, to death

‘Andy Burnham needs to get justice for my mum shot dead by Iran’

Plane cabin collapses on passengers during emergency landing

Yemen fighting forces thousands into makeshift camps as displacement surges

Lionel Messi set for emotional farewell as Argentina faces Benin

Man jailed for writing ‘Putin is a d***head’ on ballot paper

When Wumer Met Wukong: A Digital Silk Road Encounter at the Wuzhen Summit

British diver dies trapped inside 270ft deep cave

Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh

Ten lions found dead after mysterious ‘poisoning’ at wildlife park

Egypt: Compensation paid to familt of Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh

Cameroon: Thousands flee the Far North after Boko Haram attack [Africanews Today]

South Africa showcases homegrown defence technology

Compliance First, Quality as the Foundation: MLAY Deepens Its Presence in the Middle East Home Healthcare Market Through Global Standards and Local Commitments

South Africa: Murder suspects appear in court as police find 10th body

Ceuta: Madrid takes preventie measures amid migration calls

Major investigation reveals scale and opacity of US deportations to Africa

Morocco: Youth vote in focus ahead of first parliamentary elections since Gen Z protests

‘We fled to the sea to escape wildfire surrounding us &#8211; ash fell in people’s drinks’

New wildcat species has been found for the first time in more than 100 years

Putin wins ‘sham’ election &#8211; what does it mean for Nato?

From “Usable” to “Understanding You Better”: MLAY’s 13 Years of Focus on At-Home Hair Removal Technology

African Union to push for bigger voice on world stage at UN meeting

Police: &quot;only a matter of time&quot; before femicide perpetrators brought to justice

Man, 82, dies after fight over sunlounger on Greek beach

Putin mocked for his PC skills when voting in elections

Alleged killer’s chilling joke before shooting three men dead on surfing holiday

Ukrainian grandmother outsmarts Russian drone with ease

British diver dies trapped inside 270ft deep cave

Smart Storage, Shared Future | OneHo Launches Solar Arc P2700 Pro Series Plug-In Battery

Putin's United Russia party tightens control on parliament, early results show

Thousands of residents arrive in Waza after Medouga massacres in Makary

Man jailed for writing ‘Putin is a d***head’ on ballot paper

Putin and his mate joke about who is the biggest dictator

Tenth woman's body found in South Africa, three suspects arrested

Putin planning ‘rocket and drone strikes against Nato countries’

Fisherman film moment 80,000-tonne cargo ship ploughs into their boat

Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 10 days

Ethiopia: Seven armed groups form anti-government alliance

Former airline boss accidentally sets plane on fire after breaking power bank rules

British man killed in Spain after extreme flooding swept car away

Dead seabird found with almost 900 pieces of plastic waste in its body

Putin wins ‘sham’ election – what does it mean for Nato?

‘We fled to the sea to escape wildfire surrounding us – ash fell in people’s drinks’

‘We fled to the sea to escape wildfire surrounding us – ash fell in people’s drinks’

Putin wins ‘sham’ election – what does it mean for Nato?

Police: "only a matter of time" before femicide perpetrators brought to justice