Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers

But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.

Singapore government pledges US$50,000 for flood-hit Pakistan

Floods in Pakistan since late June have killed more than 900 people and forced millions to evacuate.

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 12, 2025

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AI Darwin Awards to mock the year’s biggest failures in artificial intelligence

The AI Darwin Awards want to “reward” bad, ill-conceived, or dangerous uses of AI with “immortal internet fame”.

UN General Assembly to vote on a Hamas-free Palestinian state

The UN General Assembly will vote on Friday whether to back the "New York Declaration," a resolution which seeks to breathe new life into the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine -- without the involvement of Hamas. Although Israel has criticized UN bodies for nearly

European Statistics Awards – Classification winners

Eurostat is proud to announce the winners of the classification challenge competition of the European Statistics Awards Programme, which focused on developing an automated solution to classify occupations described in online job advertisements. The European Statistics Awards

Death toll from Nepal protest violence rises to 51

UK economy saw zero growth in July

The economy failed to grow, official figures show, following a 0.4% expansion in June.

Death toll from Nepal protest violence rises to 51: Police

The dead included escaped prisoners killed in clashes with Nepali security forces.

China pilots village surveillance in Solomon Islands, seeks stability

The move has stirred human rights concerns.

London's David Bowie Centre to open with 200 treasures from a 90,000-item archive

From handwritten lyrics to iconic costumes and unrealised projects, London’s V&A East is inviting visitors to step inside Bowie’s restless, shape-shifting world.

What you need to know about Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence

The former president of Brazil has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty for plotting a military coup.

Poor waste management, land conversion worsened deadly Bali floods, says Indonesia’s environment minister

The floods have killed 16 people in the province. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster denied land conversion in Denpasar caused the floods, arguing the issue stemmed from river flows from neighbouring districts.

UK economy stalls in July, as slowdown sets in

Economists expect a slowdown to take hold of the U.K. in the latter half of 2025.

Report: Trump sees Netanyahu's Doha strike as possible attempt to derail talks

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump had a 'heated' exchange after the strike on Qatar's capital killed six, a source on the president's national security team told Politico, but they were unaware of U.S. plans to penalize Israel

Week in wildlife: a huge tuna, cows on the lawn and a Dorset beaver’s adventure

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Commission clears acquisition of NEOGOV by CPP Investments and EFMS

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Governmentjobs.com, Inc. (‘NEOGOV') of the US by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (‘CPP Investments') of Canada and EQT Fund Management S.à.r.l (‘EFMS') of Luxembourg.

Turkish court could oust opposition leader in deepening political crisis

By Huseyin Hayatsever and Jonathan Spicer ANKARA (Reuters) -A Turkish court will decide on Monday whether to oust the head of the main opposition, in what some see as a test of the country's shaky balance between democracy and autocracy after a nearly year-long legal crackdown

Explainer-Why is Turkey's main opposition party facing a legal crackdown?

By Daren Butler ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Turkey's main opposition party has seen hundreds of its members arrested in a nearly year-long legal onslaught that will reach a critical point on Monday when a court decides whether to annul the party's last congress and unseat its leader.

Russia, Belarus start 'Zapad 2025' joint military exercise

MOSCOW - Russian and Belarus began a major joint military exercise on Friday that will involve drills in both countries and in the Baltic and Barents seas, the Russian defence ministry said.

The European car industry's top five concerns going into crunch talks with von der Leyen

Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry."

'I chose myself': Israeli transgender ref's journey to the top

Israeli referee Sapir Berman beamed as she recalled the moment her "dream came true" earlier this year, when she became the first transgender woman to officiate an international football match. "I always wanted to be a woman, and I always wanted to be a football referee -- and

2025 Strategic Foresight Report sets out 'Resilience 2.0' to guide Europe's long-term choices

The European Commission's 2025 Strategic Foresight Report presents 'Resilience 2.0', a forward-looking and proactive approach to ensuring the EU thrives in turbulent times, anticipates new challenges and creates a safe space for citizens and business. The report recognises

Africa: PM Abiy's Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF), were established under the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa.

Africa: Silent Killer - 73% of Africans With Diabetes Unaware of Condition, Doctor Warns

[263Chat] A local medical doctor has sounded alarm over the rising toll of diabetes in Africa warning that most people living with the disease are unaware of their condition until it is too late.

Africa: Rachel Ruto Rallies Africa's Leaders to Prioritize Clean Cooking At Africa Climate Summit

[Capital FM] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- First Lady, Rachel Ruto, has called for urgent, decisive action to close Africa's $4 billion annual financing gap for clean cooking, describing it as "the smartest investment we can make in humanity."

Africa: Sirleaf Urges African States to Ratify AU Women's Protection Convention.

[New Dawn] Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on African governments to urgently ratify, domesticate, and enforce the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG), warning that the treaty's promise will remain

Africa: Climate Security Moves Up Africa's Agenda With Journalism in Front

[IFJ] Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, opened the high-level dialogue and underlined the urgency of acting now. "Africa is at the frontline of the climate crisis.(...) The role of the media, represented here by the

Butcher makes appeal for customers on social media

A trade association says beef prices are at an historic high and the cost of meat has risen 17%.

Travelling in Italy in September? Strikes are set to disrupt airports and rail services

The upcoming strikes follow regional and nationwide action earlier in September.

We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists

Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is "absolutely committed" to the pledge, which was in Labour's election manifesto.

Some national regulators ill-equipped to enforce incoming EU Data Act

Business associations have called upon the European Commission to uphold the rules.

Latest news bulletin | September 12th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Car sales in Europe: which brands are rising and falling?

Europe’s carmakers are grappling with tariffs and fierce competition amid the shift to EVs. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares to meet industry leaders Friday to discuss the future of the auto sector, new sales and market share data reveal how the

Thousands of tonnes of toxic landfill liquid added to sewage and spread on English farms

Exclusive: Leachate is tankered to treatment works where it mixes with sewage and industrial effluent More than 750,000 tonnes of liquid from landfills are mixed with sewage at water treatment works and spread on farmland across England each year, it can be revealed. Generated

Wealth inequality across Europe: Which countries have the most unfair distribution?

In early 2025, the wealthiest 5% in the euro area held 45% of net household wealth. Euronews Business takes a closer look at wealth inequality across Europe.

Sweden is tracking job-seekers online to crack down on public benefits fraud

The agency will soon begin contacting the 4,000 people identified by the tracking system, who are at risk of losing public benefits.

Renew Europe demands urgent action as Gaza faces catastrophic suffering and famine

While the Israeli government has just called for the evacuation of Gaza City, taking the reckless risk of further aggravating the humanitarian crisis, the European Parliament cannot remain silent in the face of this human tragedy unfolding before our eyes. Renew Europe is

A new world order isn’t coming–it’s already here

On September 3, 2025, China celebrated the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan by staging a carefully choreographed event in which 26 world leaders were offered a podium view of Beijing’s impressive military might. The show of strength was deliberate and reignited a

Africa: What Is Ableism? Words Can Hurt People but African Culture Offers an Alternative

[The Conversation Africa] "You speak good English for a Black person."

South Korean airport workers to strike from Sept 19 to Oct 9, sparking concerns for travellers

Workers are demanding a rotating schedule divided into four teams for more rest after night shifts.

New clues in hunt for Charlie Kirk's killer

BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been looking at newly released footage of the suspect and what we know about his escape.

China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

More than two million people evacuated from deadly floods in Pakistan

Monsoon rains have killed more than 900 people across the country since late June.

Thai prison department plans to assign Thaksin as language teacher

The department plans to assign inmates to tasks suited to their skills and preferences.

Trump assuring yuan’s future global dominance

US President Donald Trump is doing his worst to undermine the dollar with tariffs, attacks on the Federal Reserve and pushing the national debt higher toward US$38 trillion. But the real threat to the dollar’s reserve currency status is happening behind the scenes in Beijing.

Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing. But by how much?

One researcher said sleep is about both rest and brain resilience.

Relief for campaigners as five-star hotel on Milos’s famous ‘moon beach’ halted

Authorities revoke building licence for cascading hotel complex on one of Greece’s most photographed shorelines Environmental campaigners have welcomed a decision to halt construction of a disputed five-star hotel on a Greek beach known for its outstanding natural beauty. Local

French MP accuses TikTok of ‘deliberately’ endangering young users, calls for ‘digital curfew’

The French parliamentary report on TikTok pillories the platform, accusing it of exposing children to dangerous content.

Ed Sheeran Plays On — But It’s the Same Old Song

The singer-songwriter superstar taps into some fun cross-cultural rhythms, but mostly sticks to his trusty formula