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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, has returned to Yaoundé after more than 10 weeks abroad, ending intense speculation about his health and the country's leadership. The world's oldest serving head of state arrived from Geneva with First Lady Chantal Biya, greeted by ruling party supporters. The prolonged absence had sparked opposition criticism and questions about succession, given the absence of a vice-president.
At least 13 people died and seven were injured in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Colombia's Narino department, with authorities attributing the collapse to mining activity. The incident comes days after a powerful earthquake struck the country.
A boat carrying farm workers capsized in Sokoto State, Nigeria, killing dozens, with local officials confirming around 40 children among the dead. Rescue operations continue as communities mourn.
Four workers were killed after being hit by an express train on the Tobu Nikko Line in Tochigi Prefecture. Police have raided an office of a Tobu Railway group company on suspicion of professional negligence, as investigations continue.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to relocate to the UK with their children by the end of the month, a move widely seen as prompted by King Charles III's health and a desire for family reconciliation. However, reports indicate Prince William remains deeply hurt and unwilling to forgive, and public opinion polls show limited support for the couple's return.
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China's Evergrande Group, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Shenzhen court for large-scale financial fraud. The court fined Evergrande and its real estate unit a combined 15.82 billion yuan and confiscated all of Hui's personal property. The verdict caps a collapse that has weighed on China's property sector and broader economy.
Portugal's president has enacted a law prohibiting face coverings in public, a measure widely seen as targeting Muslim women. The law, dubbed the 'burqa law' by local media, was passed with the support of the right-wing coalition and far-right parties, drawing criticism from left-wing parties who warn of Islamophobia risks.
South Korea has launched its first commercial container ship voyage through the Arctic, testing the route's viability as Middle East conflict disrupts traditional shipping lanes. The PanStar Acro, carrying 837 TEUs of cargo, is expected to take about 45 days to reach European ports, but the trip has sparked environmental and geopolitical concerns, including potential friction with Western allies over Russia's role.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning to move back to the United Kingdom later this month, six years after stepping down as working royals. Their children have been enrolled in a British school, sparking questions about security, royal relations, and Meghan's potential return to acting.
US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury data, months earlier than projected. The milestone has renewed warnings from economists and lawmakers about unsustainable deficits, rising interest costs, and the need for fiscal reforms.
Reporters Without Borders calls for the release of two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, detained in Togo since late July on charges of making false declarations. The probe into the case has also raised questions about press freedom in the country.
Harvard scientists have kept lab-grown brain organoids alive for over five years, with some reaching seven, smashing the previous record and offering new insights into brain development and aging. The findings, published in Nature, suggest these miniature brains 'record the passage of time' and may help study adult-onset disorders.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a reported £70m, making him their third midfield addition of the summer. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option for a further year, but arrives with an ankle injury that could delay his debut.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
Two decades after toxic waste from the Probo Koala was dumped across Abidjan, victims await justice and compensation, while campaigners say the underlying problem of wealthy nations exporting waste to Africa persists.
France has recorded more than 7,300 excess deaths during a summer marked by three unprecedented heatwaves, with record 52 days of extreme temperatures. Officials caution the toll is provisional and may rise as final figures are expected in autumn. Meanwhile, across Europe, over 30,000 excess deaths have been reported, with scientists attributing the extreme heat to climate change.
A Ukrainian national, identified as Volodymyr Zhuravlev, was arrested in Croatia on a European warrant for his alleged role in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He is the second suspect in the case, following the earlier arrest of Serhii K. The arrest has been welcomed by Germany, while Ukraine has denied involvement.
Israel's military has for the first time acknowledged that its troops fired on the vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, and has opened a criminal investigation into her death. The probe is one of two launched into high-profile killings of civilians, while three other incidents involving aid workers were cleared of criminal wrongdoing.