The Empty Grave: The violent legacy of Germany’s colonial rule in Africa
A Tanzanian family tries to reclaim their ancestor's remains over 100 years after German colonial powers stole them.
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg
South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.
Inside the lab analysing the world’s oldest ice
Studying samples from the ice sheet gives an environmental record of over a million years.
Fact check: US 2025 government shutdown talking points
In over a decade of US shutdowns, Republicans and Democrats have played the blame game. We check their claims.
Attenborough and Prince William lead tributes to Dr Jane Goodall
The leading conservationist has been remembered as "a great champion of environmental protection" after her death aged 91.
Canadian government asked to clarify whether Kneecap barred from country
Opposition party says minister ‘either lied or has no clue how it works’ when he said band were ‘ineligible’ to enter
Canada’s opposition party has asked the government to clarify whether the Belfast rap trio Kneecap have been barred from the country, after doubts emerged over their status.
The Liberal MP Vince Gasparro, the parliamentary secretary for combating crime, posted a video on social media on 19 September in which he said Kneecap were “ineligible” to enter Canada.
Continue reading...First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.
Coco Gauff defeats Eva Lys to reach China Open semifinal
The second-seeded American reached her first semifinal since the French Open in June.
‘We are the last hope’: Gen Z Madagascar vows to fight on until president resigns
Protesting young people reject dissolution of government as insufficient and demand list of reforms
Young protesters in Madagascar have said they will continue their fight for the resignation of the president, Andry Rajoelina, and rejected his dissolution of the government on Monday as insufficient.
Twenty-two people were killed and 100 injured at the demonstrations, according to the UN. The unrest broke out on 25 September when local councillors were arrested for protesting against water and electricity outages in the capital, Antananarivo. The youth-led protests quickly spread to other towns and cities, fuelled by social media and other “Gen Z protests in Indonesia and Nepal, where the government was toppled.
Continue reading...Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands – BBC
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Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands
President Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.
No, Bill Maher, there is no ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria
From Boko Haram to herder–farmer clashes, Nigeria’s crises are complex. Simplistic genocide claims fuel propaganda.
Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda, opposition leader says
Bobi Wine says the two Kenyans were "picked up mafia-style" because they had joined his campaign.
White House says layoffs ‘imminent’ with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.
Nirvana baby loses legal case over Nevermind album
The man who was photographed as a baby on the LP cover sued the band for distributing child pornography.
Madagascar’s President Rajoelina Dissolved His Government, but Calls for His Resignation Continue – The New York Times
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UK gov’t demand to access Apple users’ data raises civil liberties issues
Second order this year focuses on UK users; earlier attempt included US user data, but was withdrawn under US pressure.
France detains captain of oil tanker after Denmark drone incursions – Financial Times
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- Two crew members of detained Russian tanker have been arrested, French PM says CNN
- Macron: Europeans will ‘impede’ Russian shadow fleet vessels in their waters politico.eu
- French police detain 2 crew members of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Macron, Meloni argue for caution in responding to Russian ‘provocations’ Al Jazeera
Two killed in attack near Manchester synagogue, suspect shot by UK police
'Appalled' UK PM Starmer departs early from European summit in Copenhagen; decries that this happened on Yom Kippur.
Death toll rises to 72 after powerful earthquake in Philippines
More than 20,000 evacuees and 294 injured recorded as aftershocks continue to unsettle communities in northern Cebu.