Garowe (HOL) — Puntland’s four main opposition parties have rejected a reported understanding between the Puntland administration and Somaliland, warning it undermines the regional constitution and threatens Somalia’s unity.

Mogadishu (HOL) — One side is ninety minutes from a World Cup return; the other is fighting for respect. On Thursday evening at Oran’s Miloud Hadefi Stadium, Algeria will look to seal their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia’s Ocean Stars, already eliminated, chase something less tangible but no less important, belief, cohesion, and the slow rebuilding of a national team long exiled from home.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Sweden’s Defence Minister, Pål Jonson, arrived in Mogadishu on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening Somalia’s defence cooperation with the Kingdom of Sweden, reaffirming Stockholm’s growing engagement in Somalia’s security and stabilization efforts.

Rai Wright, 24, runs the Bird and Bear pub, which has an adjoining night club Abandon Ship which was closed at the time.

A bus driver who wore a Liverpool shirt has been sacked after sparking 'scary' scenes when his vehicle was mobbed by Chelsea fans following their win over the Reds. 

The Hollywood star announced her separation from husband Keith Urban last week.

Israeli sweetheart scammer Shimon Hayut told local celebrity lawyer Mariam Kublashvili that while he is 'no angel' he has 'no recollection' of the crimes he is accused of.

Libreville, le 7 octobre 2025 – Le Ministre de l'Accès Universel à l'Eau et à l'Énergie, M. Philippe Tonangoye, a présidé, le lundi 6 octobre 2025, la cérémonie de signature d'un protocole d'accord (MOU) entre le Gouvernement gabonais et la société italienne Todini Costruzioni Generali S.p.A., représentée par M. Maurizio Csantini, membre du Conseil d'administration en charge des relations extérieures. Cet accord porte sur la réalisation des études de construction des barrages (...) - ÉNERGIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[ANGOP] Illegal diamond mining continue to attract DRC Immigrants to Angola Dundo - Illegal diamond mining and fuel smuggling continue to attract citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the eastern Lunda-Norte province, Alexandre Pereira, the National Police Provincial Command spokesperson reported Tuesday in Dundo city.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- A Dutch business delegation will visit some lands in Angola starting from Tuesday (07), with the aim of analyzing them for possible investment in the agriculture and transportation sectors.

[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- «The death penalty is not compatible with the Gospel and does not promote national cohesion,» the bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo stated after the death sentence handed down by the High Military Court against former President Joseph Kabila.

In a political culture addicted to blame, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has become the latest sacrifice on the altar of denial. But scapegoating, however cathartic, is not strategy. Malawi Congress Party’s collapse was not the making of one man—it was the slow-motion implosion of arrogance, economic mismanagement and structural decay. This essay dismantles the lazy narrative […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba: The Convenient Scapegoat Nobody Needs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Edouard Philippe has urged the French leader to call an early presidential election due to the deepening political crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

The Colorado case could have wide impact — about 30 states have laws similar laws. It is the first major case of the Supreme Court’s new term, which began Monday.

Supreme Court sharpy questions Colorado law that bans efforts to changing minors’ sexual identity, suggesting it violates free speech rights of therapists.

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi condemned the mob lynching of Dalit youth Hariom Valmiki, calling it an attack on the community and the Constitution. They highlighted a pattern of atrocities against Dalits, tribals, and Muslims since 2014, asserting that mob rule and fear have replaced justice and the Constitution in India.

Punjab is launching 'Roshan Punjab' with a Rs 5,000 crore investment to guarantee 24/7 affordable electricity within a year. This ambitious mission aims to end power cuts for homes, farms, and industries by upgrading infrastructure, securing coal, and taking control of a thermal plant. The state seeks to become power self-reliant.

This is the war the West can’t win, can’t end, and can’t afford Read Full Article at RT.com

Zimbabwean victims of John Smyth are suing the Church of England over a cover-up Read Full Article at RT.com

The proposed solution looks good on paper, but relies on the political will of both Israel and Hamas to work Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president has welcomed the participants of the II International Symposium ‘Inventing the Future’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Iris Stalzer, who recently won the vote in the town of Herdecke, was found in critical condition with multiple knife wounds Read Full Article at RT.com

Touring broadcast studios at Conservative conference in Manchester, Kemi Badenoch played down a poll suggesting nearly two-thirds of members would support a pact.

Niall Geany, 19, of Kirkliston, near Edinburgh, raped his victim in her own home while she repeatedly told him 'no'.

Iris Stalzer was found, seriously injured, by her son in her apartment in Herdecke-Herrentisch on Tuesday, according to German outlet Bild.

Brits have been left 'petrified' after discovering hundreds of harlequin ladybirds 'crawling' on their homes this week.

The 27-year-old was charged with the alleged display of a flag in support of proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah at a London gig last November.

Towns and cities are home to nearly three quarters of the EU's population. Many EU cities and urban areas constitute vibrant spaces of economic growth and innovation. However, they also face multiple challenges, such as building inclusive societies, tackling inequalities, addressing climate change and environmental degradation, and dealing with housing issues and demographic challenges. Cities are at the forefront of implementing EU legislation in several policy areas, including cohesion, and have been demanding a stronger role in shaping these policies and greater access to EU financial resources. Cohesion policy has a strong urban dimension. Its support for sustainable urban development was reinforced in the current 2021-2027 programming period to help cities take an active role in designing and implementing policy responses to their own challenges. Cohesion funds invest more than €100 billion in towns and cities. For their part, cities are directly responsible for designing and implementing investments worth over €24 billion under the cohesion policy programmes. The emergence of the Urban Agenda for the EU in 2016 and the beginning of participatory partnerships raised new expectations about the role of urban authorities in the EU decision-making process. The Pact of Amsterdam provided for urban partnerships focusing on key urban themes such as air quality, urban poverty and housing. However, progress in empowering cities within cohesion policy has been limited. Stakeholders evaluating the progress of the Urban Agenda for the EU highlight issues such as limited EU resources channelled to tackling urban issues, obstacles in achieving direct EU funding, a lack of effective long-term urban governance mechanisms in EU policymaking, and limited input of urban areas into EU policies. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The European Defence Fund (EDF), launched in 2021, has become a central instrument in promoting joint defence research and capability development, defence innovation and cross-border industrial cooperation. Over 160 collaborative projects have been launched within the framework of the EDF, in which over 1 300 entities across 26 Member States (all except Malta) as well as Norway participate. The June 2025 interim evaluation confirms that the Fund has helped reduce duplication, enhanced SME participation, and stimulated pan-European cooperation, but warns that, without procedural simplification, stable co-financing and closer integration with national planning, its long-term potential risks being undercut. The Commission has also called for a substantial EDF funding increase in the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework. The European Parliament underscores the EDF's vital contribution to capability development, innovation and technological sovereignty. It consistently calls for increased funding, stronger parliamentary oversight and closer alignment with instruments such as permanent structured cooperation (PESCO) and the coordinated annual review on defence (CARD). Parliament stresses the need for faster, more flexible procedures and insists that EDF-supported projects must reflect jointly defined military priorities to deliver real strategic impact. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

EU Member States' defence expenditure rose significantly between 2021 and 2024. The EU has introduced several initiatives to complement national efforts in order to boost defence spending and collaboration. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of Ukraine compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them. In 2024, Ukraine experienced an economic growth rate of 3.5%, while the EU-27 recorded a growth rate of only 1.1%. Both regions continue to see declining inflation rates. However, increasing exchange rate of the Ukrainian hryvnia reveals a weakening currency, alongside a rise in the country's public net debt, which has climbed to 89.8%. The EU-27 is Ukraine's primary trading partner, accounting for 53.6% of its trade share, with Poland being the leading country with trade value €17.8 billion. In 2024, while overall EU exports are on the rise, imports from Ukraine to the EU are experiencing a declining trend. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP