CAR: Deepening humanitarian crisis as refugees flee Sudan conflict/in /by
On a visit to the Central African Republic (CAR), UN Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, as conflict, climate shocks, and dwindling aid converge to put millions at risk.
Thousands join Santiago’s annual Zombiewalk in a celebration of horror and art/in /by
Thousands took to the streets of Santiago on Sunday for Zombiewalk 2025, the annual parade of the living dead that has become a highlight of the Chilean capital’s cultural scene.
Fans celebrate across Morocco after Under-20 team takes home World Cup/in /by
Fans across Morocco celebrated on Sunday night after the country’s win in the 2025 Under-20 World Cup final. Striker Yassir Zabiri was the man of the match, scoring both goals in his team’s 2-0 victory over Argentina.
South Sudan frees child soldiers, pledges education over army/in /by
South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.
Met museum unveils ‘Divine Egypt’ exhibition on ancient gods/in /by
'Divine Egypt' explores how the gods and imagery were experienced in temples, shrines, and tombs, and how they came to life in daily worship.
Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway while landing in Hong Kong/in /by
A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said.
Kenya’s Toroitich wins Amsterdam Marathon/in /by
Kenya's Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba and Ethiopian Aynalem Desta won the 50th edition of the Amsterdam Marathon, which took place on Sunday, October 19, in the city of Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands.
Raila Odinga laid to rest as Kenya faces political uncertainty/in /by
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was buried Sunday at his rural home as the country, which has previously been marred by post-election violence and anti-government protests, faces political uncertainty.
Fighting in North Darfur triples displacement amid Sudan crisis/in /by
Fighting in North Darfur’s embattled capital of el-Fasher has tripled the number of displaced people this year alone in Tawila, a town about 60 kilometers away, said a UN migration agency official.
DRC begins countdown to end of Ebola outbreak as last patient recovers/in /by
A major milestone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s fight against Ebola. The last patient being treated since an outbreak of the disease was declared in early September has been released from hospital. Their recovery starts the clock on a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over.