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Rembrandt’s masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands
Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master’s art, permanently tattooed on their skin.
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Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 – Across the world
Pix of the Day, 29th October, 2026 – Across the world
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Cameroonian opposition parties condemn the suspension of Issa Tchiroma’s party
Cameroonian opposition parties condemned the three-month suspension of Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s political party, the National Salvation Front of Cameroon.
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Senegal: What strategies to tackle the debt? [Business Africa]
Senegal is stepping up negotiations with international creditors to ease its public debt burden, estimated at nearly 130% of GDP in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Brazilians divided after defeated candidate Bolsonaro flees to US
As Brazilian media reported the news that defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro had fled to the US, public opinion remained divided. The 45-year-old former senator is under investigation over allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.
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Ghana says Russia has backed its bid to join BRICS as a partner country
Accra is seeking partner status in the bloc of emerging economies, hoping to attract investment, expand trade, and strengthen its economy.
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Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election
Protesters took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand a government bringing together Jewish and Arab parties. With Israel’s election producing no clear winner, police moved in to disperse activists blocking traffic.
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Tunisian journalist sentenced to four years in jail on terrorism charges
International journalism organisations have condemned Zied el-Heni’s conviction on terrorism offenses saying its an escalation of Tunisia’s assault on the press.
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Libya’s eastern administration bans nationals from Iran and Afghanistan
Libya’s Government of National Stability that controls the country’s east has barred citizens of Iran and Afghanistan from entering its territory.
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Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night
Rescue teams worked through the night at the site of a train collision that killed 68 people near Toledo. Cranes continued clearing the wreckage as authorities set up a temporary morgue to identify victims.
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6 million in Haiti face severe hunger amid violence, displacement and El Niño
Aid organisations in Haiti are introducing a new programme to help people get enough to eat. Nearly six million people in the Caribbean nation are experiencing severe hunger, according to a new UN-backed report. Almost two million are facing emergency levels of food insecurity.
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US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defence ministry over links to Congo rebels
Washington hopes to increase pressure on Kigali to withdraw its troops from the DRC and end support for the M23 group.
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Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit
King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch.
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Calls for slavery reparations grow louder as British king visits Caribbean
King Charles III’s nine-day visit is being overshadowed by increasingly vocal demands for Britain to pay for its role in the slave trade.
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Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent
At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa’s best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.
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Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations.
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Recreatrales festival transforms Ouagadougou neighbourhood
In Ouagadougou, an entire neighbourhood brings the Récréâtrales theatre festival to life. For its 14th edition, running from October 24 to 31, residents of Bougsemtenga are hosting performances in their courtyards.
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Palestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring change
Palestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections.
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Africa Ebola outbreak passes 10,000 cases, mostly in DR Congo
Africa’s latest outbreak of Ebola has passed 10,000 confirmed cases, the vast majority of them in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congolese health authorities said on Tuesday, with almost 5,000 fatalities.
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King Charles III’s Caribbean tour renews calls for UK slavery reparations
The British king begins a tour of the Caribbean today, during which he will visit several former British colonies. It has renewed calls for the UK to apologies and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.
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Oil slick from Strait of Hormuz reaches UAE’s northern coast
An oil slick from a tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the United Arab Emirates.
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Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo
At least 68 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, in central Spain’s Toledo province, on Wednesday, 28 October. Authorities warned the toll could rise further as rescuers searched the wreckage.
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Humanitarian situation worsening in Sudan’s camps for displaced people
Displaced and official at Al-Karama 3 camp in the city of El-Damazin in Sudan’s Blue Nile state say the humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in the camp, as war rages in the country. “The camp hasn’t received any food aid for four months now,” says the camp’s manager.
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Britain’s King Charles III attends youth rally in the Bahamas
Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday addressed a youth gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, recalling the Bahamas’ independence celebrations in 1973 and highlighting the country’s cultural achievements and vulnerability to climate change.
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South Sudan independence figure Joseph Lagu dies aged 94
South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world’s youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only “a machete”.
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Tanzania announces first major gas discovery in a decade
Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay area.
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South African activists push back on data centre rush
Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.
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Russia’s President Putin hosts counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea
Russian President Vladimir Putin met for talks with counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday following the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.
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Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery closes ‘historic’ IPO
Africa’s largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.
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Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash
At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.
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Whereabouts of Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Bolsonaro unknown
The whereabouts of Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro were unknown on Wednesday after reports that he fled the country. Bolsonaro lost the runoff election to incumbent Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday but has refused to concede defeat.
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No clear winner in Israel’s first election since Hamas attack in 2023
The vote has widely been seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, with turnout the highest in decades.
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Sana’a factory in flames as Houthis, government forces exchange strikes
Houthi media reported that Saudi-backed government forces have launched airstrikes on a “Hamdan” cement factory in Sana’a on Tuesday.
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Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory
Brazil’s re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.
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Ukraine: massive fire engulfs buildings after Russian strike on Kharkiv
Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes.
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Senegal’s finance committee to review revised budget key to IMF deal
The country has been grappling with a debt burden that the IMF says had reached 132 per cent of gross domestic product by the end of 2024.
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Iranian president says Middle East can solve its problems without United States
Masoud Pezeshkian made the comments during talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.
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Israel: opposition supporters celebrate narrow lead in exit polls
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel’s opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.
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Portugal: Lisbon housing crisis sparks protest outside parliament
Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal’s parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.
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Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him
Football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a video appearing to show him joking about Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked outrage in China.



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