[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The South African activists from the Gaza Flotilla have returned home to a heroes' welcome at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

The technology is being developed not for public benefit, but to increase corporate profits, Senator Benie Sanders has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Sixteen Naxals surrendered in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Nine carried rewards totaling Rs 48 lakh. They expressed disappointment with Maoist ideology and pressure from security forces. Top leaders were accused of exploiting tribals. This surrender signals a change in Bastar. Disillusioned youth chose peace and development. Security efforts and rehabilitation policies played a key role.

Following child deaths linked to cough syrups, India's drug regulator has issued an urgent alert to states. Manufacturers are now mandated to rigorously test all raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with drug-testing rules. The directive emphasizes robust vendor qualification and sourcing from approved suppliers to prevent future health risks to children.

Ukrainian lawmakers have failed to gain enough votes to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize Read Full Article at RT.com

Burkina Faso’s authorities have suspended operations of INSO and arrested eight workers over alleged espionage Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote environmental protection among children and young adults.

TEHRAN –  A total of 142 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from September 27 to October 3, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – Iranian and Polish officials have highlighted the importance of boosting scientific, research, and technological cooperation between the two countries.

TEHRAN – Amirkabir University of Technology and Iraq University of Technology have agreed to enhance collaborations in the field of environment, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering, energy, and biomedical sectors.

People fear wearing Jewish symbols and are forced to order pizza under fake names, the anti-Semitism commissioner has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Bart De Wever insists on shared liability for the proposed Ukraine “reparations loan” Read Full Article at RT.com

Austria is seeking a sanctions waiver to unfreeze Oleg Deripaska-linked shares to compensate Raiffeisen Bank for losses in Russia   Read Full Article at RT.com

Javier Milei has led Argentine to ruin by utterly subjugating it to the US Read Full Article at RT.com

The German luxury carmaker has been hit by US import duties and growing competition in China Read Full Article at RT.com

Amid concerns about political violence, some say the party risks looking hypocritical by sticking with the nominee for Virginia attorney general.

Trump, without providing evidence, said Brandon Johnson and JB Pritzker should go to jail for “failing to protect” immigration agents.

An entitled woman has sparked fury by holding up an entire flight, claiming she was waiting for her daughter to meet her at the front of the line to get off the plane first.

A company that won the support of Dragons' Den is now worth a staggering £140million, just two years after appearing on the show.

Dr Aseem Malhotra made the incendiary comments on the main stage of Reform's conference in Birmingham earlier this month.

Recap all the action from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester as Kemi Badenoch deliver her leaders speech on how to boost the UK economy.

Mrs McCann, 57, took the stand at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. She gave evidence from behind a screen so she did not have to face Julia Wandelt, 24, who is accused of stalking her.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of acting like a «Prime Minister» and cautioned PM Modi. She criticized the central government's flood relief efforts and alleged a lack of support. Banerjee also highlighted ongoing relief and rehabilitation work in flood-affected North Bengal, promising further oversight.

Medical associations are demanding the immediate release of a doctor arrested in connection with child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup. They urge a thorough investigation to ensure justice for victims and protect medical professionals from wrongful blame. The group also proposed measures to the health ministry to prevent future incidents, including central oversight and nationwide drug testing.

Tejashwi Yadav criticized PM Modi for agreeing to a ceasefire with Pakistan after a single tweet from US President Trump, shattering hopes of reclaiming PoK. This follows PM Modi's demand for Congress to clarify who prevented military retaliation after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, a decision influenced by international pressure, including from the US.

A woman in South Delhi allegedly poured boiling oil on her sleeping husband, with their eight-year-old daughter reportedly present. The victim sustained «dangerous» burns and was warned by his wife not to shout. Neighbours intervened and rushed him to the hospital. The woman has been booked under relevant sections of the BNS, but no arrests have been made.

The family of Margrét Kristín Blöndal, better known as Magga Stína, is urging the Icelandic government to do everything in its power to secure her immediate release, along with the rest of the crew of the so-called Freedom Flotilla.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Iceland has decided to keep the bank’s interest rates unchanged.

FairPrice Group has received approval from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to operate driverless vehicles on public roads to transport goods.In a statement on Wednesday (Oct 8), the company said it is the first organisation in Singapore to receive approval from LTA to operate such vehicles.The group, which operates supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice, partnered with autonomous driving technology company Zelos Technology (Zelos) to conduct cargo transportation trials in October 2024, and obtained approval to transition to remote operations with the autonomous vehicles (AVs) in 2025, the statement said.The group aims to add about 30 such vehicles to its fleet.The Zelos Z10 AVs are the first fully driverless vehicles designed for logistics. It has a load capacity of up to 1.5 tonnes and a range of up to 210 km, and will be used for move goods between FairPrice's distribution centres, enhancing operational efficiency.

Debi Richens describes the moment her world fell apart for the second time as 'sudden and brutal'. A few days previously, she had enjoyed a convivial dinner with her daughter, Sasha, now 34.

The Tory leader lashed out amid claims that the Prime Minister's light touch with the Communist regime had handed it a free pass to commit espionage in the UK.