Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.

A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country’s elections.

Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain’s agreement to engage in “time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue” over the “historical harms” of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal’s national team.

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging

Somalia’s Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president’s term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful”.

Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.

Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 – Across the world

Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.

Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6

Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.

Thousands of people are taking part in nationwide strikes and demonstrations across France, demanding higher wages and stronger public services. Authorities have imposed restrictions on protest routes in Paris, Lyon and at least half a dozen major cities.

Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.

United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump’s defence of the Iran war after the Republican party’s debacle in the midterm elections.

Russia’s growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow’s political ambitions and African countries’ development needs.

Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.

After launching Africa’s biggest IPO in September, Nigeria’s Dangote Group is looking to make shares in its Lagos refinery available through more African stock exchanges.

Muslim voters, who make up only about 2% of voters in Michigan, overwhelmingly voted for El-Sayed.

Morocco says it remains committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara even in the absence United Nations peacekeepers. Last week, the UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the 35-year-old mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.

Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.

Volunteers in New Zealand are working to save pilot whales stranded along the Wairarapa coast, near Cape Palliser. At least 14 have been helped back into the water, but many others have died along the remote coastline.

Iranians held anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country on Wednesday, marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance and denouncing what they call U.S.-Israeli hegemony.

Counting would start at polling stations soon after the last votes had been cast, with final results due by Sunday, the election authority said.

Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a border

The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people

The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.

Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war

Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

Pix of the Day, 4th November, 2026 – Across the world

where families are expected to say goodbye to their loved ones with massive music-fuelled feasts, despite the costs.

Senegal’s National Assembly, which is dominated by the opposition, rejected a key budget bill Tuesday, a text that was seen as crucial to restoring public finances as the country finalises an IMF bailout.

South Africans voted on Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls.

Experts say only about 10 per cent of South Africa’s exports to the US are currently subject to AGOA, representing about 1 per cent of it total global exports.

The agreement to expand cooperation in “various fields” was approved by Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Maha-man Lamine Zeine during a visit to Benghazi.