Thailand zoo celebrates country’s oldest female hippopotamus with birthday party

82% of African youth view China’s influence as positive

82% of African youth view China’s influence as positive
WHO chief says 'scale of emergency in Sudan is shocking': Video

WHO chief says 'scale of emergency in Sudan is shocking': Video
This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Gender-based violence, China-Africa summit, X row in Brazil

This week's biggest stories from the Global South: Gender-based violence, China-Africa summit, X row in Brazil
Crowds celebrate Pope Francis' arrival in Papua New Guinea's remote town: Video

Crowds celebrate Pope Francis' arrival in Papua New Guinea's remote town: Video
Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn promises to put country on a pedestal: Video

Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn promises to put country on a pedestal: Video
Pope tells Papua New Guinea leaders natural resources must benefit 'entire community': Video

Pope tells Papua New Guinea leaders natural resources must benefit 'entire community': Video
Pope Francis lands in Papua New Guinea: Video

Pope Francis lands in Papua New Guinea: Video
U.S. removes Thai shrimp from forced labour list

U.S. removes Thai shrimp from forced labour list
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin stranding: Video

Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin stranding: Video
70 pupils missing after Kenya school fire: Video

70 pupils missing after Kenya school fire: Video
Ecuador Air Force takes over region ravaged by gang violence: Video

Ecuador Air Force takes over region ravaged by gang violence: Video
Streets quiet in Guinean capital on three-year coup anniversary: Video

Streets quiet in Guinean capital on three-year coup anniversary: Video
Zimbabwe human rights defenders granted bail, allege 'torture': Video

Zimbabwe human rights defenders granted bail, allege 'torture': Video
Rare Asian elephant twins born in Myanmar take first steps: Video

Rare Asian elephant twins born in Myanmar take first steps: Video
Burkina Faso removes Ecowas logo from new passports: summary

Burkina Faso removes Ecowas logo from new passports: summary
UN's Guterres says China-Africa ties can drive 'renewable energy revolution': Video

UN's Guterres says China-Africa ties can drive 'renewable energy revolution': Video
Venezuelan opposition candidate defies summons, cites legal rights: Video

Venezuelan opposition candidate defies summons, cites legal rights: Video
Thailand opens Elephant Museum to boost tourism

Thailand opens Elephant Museum to boost tourism
Pope Francis meets Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, signs declaration: Video

Pope Francis meets Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, signs declaration: Video
Pole vault king Duplantis outsprints fastest hurdler Warholm in 100m race

Pole vault king Duplantis outsprints fastest hurdler Warholm in 100m race
Nigerians voice growing despair over cost of living crisis, fuel shortage: Video

Nigerians voice growing despair over cost of living crisis, fuel shortage: Video
Nepal welcomes taekwondo star Palesha Goverdhan home as first Paralympic medallist: Video

Nepal welcomes taekwondo star Palesha Goverdhan home as first Paralympic medallist: Video
Egypt set to construct first hydrogen-powered skyscraper

Egypt set to construct first hydrogen-powered skyscraper
Afghans hunt for gold at the end of the radio: Video

Afghans hunt for gold at the end of the radio: Video
Sri Lanka government staff cast postal votes: Video

Sri Lanka government staff cast postal votes: Video
Algerian youth express divided opinions ahead of elections: Video

Algerian youth express divided opinions ahead of elections: Video
Mexico's lower chamber passes controversial judicial reforms after 12-hour debate: Video

Mexico's lower chamber passes controversial judicial reforms after 12-hour debate: Video
Maduro declares October Christmas in crisis-hit Venezuela

Maduro declares October Christmas in crisis-hit Venezuela
Former South Africa President Zuma’s daughter to become 16th wife of Eswatini King
Former South Africa President Zuma’s daughter to become 16th wife of Eswatini King
'I will work on and see a therapist': Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma says after Miss SA experience

'I will work on and see a therapist': Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma says after Miss SA experience
Venezuelans react on arrest warrant for opposition presidential candidate: Video

Venezuelans react on arrest warrant for opposition presidential candidate: Video
Pope Francis begins historic Asia-Pacific tour in Indonesia: Video

Pope Francis begins historic Asia-Pacific tour in Indonesia: Video
Mongolians react to Putin’s visit: Video

Mongolians react to Putin’s visit: Video
El Salvador: Fireball Festival celebrated to remember historic volcanic eruption - Video

El Salvador: Fireball Festival celebrated to remember historic volcanic eruption - Video
Dominican Republic confirms Maduro's plane seized during maintenance: Video

Dominican Republic confirms Maduro's plane seized during maintenance: Video
Ghanaian adventure group to embark on 30,000-kilometre road trip through 3 continents

Ghanaian adventure group to embark on 30,000-kilometre road trip through 3 continents
Nigerian athlete Bolaji becomes first African to win badminton medal at Paralympics

Nigerian athlete Bolaji becomes first African to win badminton medal at Paralympics
US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro's plane: Video

US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro's plane: Video
Syria Kurds release 50 IS-linked detainees: Video

Syria Kurds release 50 IS-linked detainees: Video
Nigerians endure long queues at fuel stations due to shortage: Video

Nigerians endure long queues at fuel stations due to shortage: Video
DR Congo residents react to attempted jailbreak at largest prison: Video

DR Congo residents react to attempted jailbreak at largest prison: Video
China-Africa summit to expand Belt and Road Initiative with new agreements: Video

China-Africa summit to expand Belt and Road Initiative with new agreements: Video
Indonesia prepares ahead of Pope Francis' visit: Video

Indonesia prepares ahead of Pope Francis' visit: Video
Calls for lasting visibility of Paralympic symbol in Paris: Video

Calls for lasting visibility of Paralympic symbol in Paris: Video
Honduran President names new defence minister after nephew's exit amid drug scandal: Video

Honduran President names new defence minister after nephew's exit amid drug scandal: Video
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last