RIYADH: Military infantry parades by the Ministry of Interior were among the draws for visitors to the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition. The event, organized by the National Center for Falcons under the theme “A Destination for All,” is currently taking place at the Riyadh Exhibit»»»

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. Plus we speak to one of the co-founders of the Rural Women's Assembly as it is recognised for its work challengi»»»

First, Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and now with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies and new explosions rock Addis Ababa. Then, from board»»»

In recent months, the eastern Central African Republic has been hit by several attacks attributed to the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a Ugandan militia infamous for its massacres and mass abductions of children in the 1990s and 2000s. The group's leader, Joseph Kony, wanted by the International Cr»»»

French investigative outlet Mediapart said on Thursday it had authenticated anti-Semitic messages allegedly sent by far-right politician Jordan Bardella in 2013. Bardella denied writing them and said he would sue for defamation and forgery. The allegations come seven months before France’s presiden»»»

Some 400 French schools were closed Friday as the student protests that began in high schools in the Paris region last week have spread across France and grown increasingly violent. The students are protesting against teacher shortages, dilapidated school buildings and overcrowding in classrooms.&n»»»

Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Éric Fassin, a sociologist and professor at Paris VIII University. He sees these student protests first and foremost as a demand for equality, dignity and recognition. Students from working-class suburbs are asking for the basic conditions that make studying pos»»»

It's been 18 days since we first reported on isolated cases of schools protests at a high school in Rennes in Brittany, in Caen in Normandy and Villeneueve d'Asque on the suburbs of Lille. The complaints were similar in theme, overloaded timetables, staffing problems, poor facilities. It sprea»»»

The editorial committees of 39 French media outlets, including FRANCE 24 and RFI, on Friday released a joint statement condemning National Rally (RN) party leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s recent comments targeting investigative outlet Médiapart as “violent attempts at intimidation»»»

In India, thousands of women have been taking to the streets calling for better protection of female students, following the suspected gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. The alleged incident in an upscale neighbourhood of New Delhi prompted authorities to beef up protective measures, but the women sa»»»

A Sova Harris poll puts the Iliyana Yotova-Kiril Valchev presidential ticket at 50.2% support, compared with 23.7% for Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev and 12.7% for Kostadin Kostadinov and Petar Volgin. The representative survey of Bulgaria’s adult population was conducted by Sova Harris from Septe»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said during a parliamentary “blitz control” session that Maltese authorities had provided Bulgaria with 36 documented invoices for flights linked to Delyan Peevski, with a combined value of €5 million. "There are 36 invoices coming to us from the authorities in Malta, and»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev said in Parliament that the Shipka Freedom Monument is a sacred symbol of the Bulgarian nation and that its renovation is necessary to preserve it for future generations. Radev rejected allegations that the monument was being improperly dismantled and said the restoration»»»

Bulgaria has offered German defense group Rheinmetall a new site near Burgas for part of its planned investments in the country, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev said during a parliamentary “blitz control” session. The proposed property belongs»»»

Roderick Moore has become the new president and chief executive officer of the America for Bulgaria Foundation, taking over from Nancy Schiller, who is retiring. Moore assumed the position on October 1, 2026, after previously serving on the Foundation’s Board of Directors since 2019. He was chosen »»»

Members of the Group of Seven bloc of highly industrialised economies on Friday agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months, averting a potential US ban on diesel exports. The European Union had earlier pushed back against Washington's thr»»»

Russia is “tearing Kyiv apart”, the city’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday, as Russia pummelled key infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital. Russian drones have pummelled Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, forcing authorities to close traffic on it. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfo»»»

Demonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns. Rents have doubled over the past decade, with average»»»

Alarm bells are ringing about fuel prices across the EU. The average cost of diesel per litre is well above €2, whereas in October of last year it was around €1.50. Even before this latest spike, the cost of living was already biting, and it seems that the conflict in the Middle East is not going t»»»

We sit down with David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He talks to us about the security threats facing Europe, and what defence gaps the EU urgently needs to close. For McAllister, the EU is "not at war with the Russian Federation, but we are no longer»»»

Police examine CCTV footage and other evidence as investigation continues A young man died after allegedly jumping from the 43rd floor of the Supernova building in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, police said. The incident took place at the Aspire Tower of the Supernova complex in Sector 94. The »»»

Twenty-two Bulgarian and foreign nationals were detained for up to 24 hours in a specialized police operation targeting an organized criminal group trafficking illegal migrants from Turkey through Bulgaria to EU countries, the Ministry of Interior’s press center reported. The operation was carried »»»

Fentanyl is taking an increasingly large share of Sofia’s drug market and is displacing heroin, Nikolay Shopov of the Narcotics Sector at the Sofia Directorate of the Ministry of Interior told reporter Nikolay Hristov. "We can now say that heroin is no longer available on the streets of Sofia, or i»»»

In her cookbook "Scandinavian Everyday,” Nichole Accettola describes herself as a "PPP” - a passionate porridge person. Although she grew up in Ohio eating sugary instant oatmeal, she writes that she was living in Scandinavia around the time of "a porridge renaissance,” when "new ingredients and fr»»»

In an address read here on Saturday during the solemn ceremony to welcome the remains of Tsar Samuel, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said that a symbol of statesmanlike valour and military virtues will find its eternal resting place in St Sophia Basilica. Radev said: "This square [Prince Alexander of B»»»

Lagos: A multiple-vehicle road crash on a highway has killed 20 people in northcentral Nigeria's Plateau state, authorities said in a statement. The accident on Friday afternoon on the Hawan Kibo-Jos road involved four vehicles -- a truck, car, bus and motorcycle, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corp»»»

Dubai Crown Prince says pilot has the full appreciation and praise of UAE leadership Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited flydubai pilot Capta»»»

Nad Al Sheba to witness thrilling cycling race promoting health and community spirit Dubai Police will hold the second edition of its "Proud of the UAE" cycling race on Sunday, October 4, with riders competing for a total of Dh140,000 in prize money. The 80km race will set off from Nad Al Sheba Cen»»»

Oud Ade, Netherlands: In a soggy field between Amsterdam and The Hague, farmer Sander Roeleveld ploughs a small white combine harvester into his crops, gathering a grain never before harvested in the Netherlands: rice. The surroundings could scarcely be more Dutch. Canals criss-cross polders lying »»»

DOHA: QIIB has once again received Citibank New York's '2026 Straight Through Processing (STP) Excellence Award' for international payments. The recognition highlights QIIB's strong operational capabilities and the efficiency of its international payment processing, enabling transactions to be exec»»»

MOSCOW: Russia on Saturday reiterated its warning for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, threatening the Ukrainian capital with “massive” strikes, in a statement by its foreign ministry. “The Russian side had previously urged foreign nationals and diplomats in Kyiv to leave the city and refrai»»»

Dubai Crown Prince says pilot has the full appreciation and praise of UAE leadership Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited flydubai pilot Capta»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will continue large-scale retaliatory strikes against military targets in Ukraine in response to Kiev's terror against Russians, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday. The foreign ministry said on its website that the Russian Armed Forces are systematically strik»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea has carried out an exercise with the launch of medium-range strategic missiles toward the Sea of ​​Japan, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a department director at the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said on Saturday. "A»»»

Students and parents urged to consider where they ultimately want to practise Dubai: For students planning to study medicine abroad, choosing a university is only one part of the decision. The country and healthcare system they enter can also shape the path towards becoming a practising doctor. Tha»»»

Bulgaria is receiving the mortal remains of Tsar Samuel at a solemn state ceremony in central Sofia on Saturday. They were transported aboard a Spartan military transport aircraft from Thessaloniki to Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia earlier in the day. As part of the ceremony, Prime Minister Rumen Ra»»»

Nagoya, Japan: Chinese football has "a fantastic future" after winning their first Asian Games medal in nearly three decades on Saturday, their men's under-23 coach said. Football's great underachievers have only qualified for the World Cup once, in 2002, and the senior side were hammered 5-0 at ho»»»

The World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned the Israeli delay in the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning of a “chronic shortage” of medical supplies as the enclave’s health system remains on the brink. Speaking to reporters in Geneva from Jerusalem, WHO Representative for the occupi»»»

The global gaming industry has developed into a major segment of the digital economy, driven by technological advancements, expanding internet and smartphone access, and changing digital entertainment patterns. Beyond entertainment, gaming is increasingly connected to software development, digital »»»

CAIRO/GAZA: An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians, including four women, in an apartment building in Gaza City early on Saturday, health and civil defense service officials said. Among the dead were a Christian mother and her daughter, medics said. There was no immediate comment fr»»»

LONDON: A dual UK-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a US-run military air base in England has been released on bail, authorities said Saturday. The 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday in central London and police have searched two »»»

Catch Saturn at its brightest this Sunday at Mleiha National Park in Sharjah Dubai: Stargazers in the UAE can catch Saturn at its brightest this Sunday, October 4, as Mleiha National Park in Sharjah hosts a guided viewing night to mark Saturn Opposition, one of the best times of the year to see the»»»

Tunis, Oct. 3 (TAP)- Women from over ten Mediterranean countries will meet in Tunis on October 5-7 to attend Women Together in Fisheries 2026. The event is focused on a stronger women's role and leadership in the fisheries sector as well as...»»»

Quneitra (SANA) Quneitra is preparing for this year’s pomegranate harvest, with production expected to reach 2,040 tonnes, despite challenges facing farmers, including water shortages, rising agricultural costs and repeated Israeli occupation attacks. Pomegranates support rural livelihoods Khitam a»»»

A Spartan military transport aircraft carrying the remains of Bulgarian medieval ruler Tsar Samuel landed at Sofia Airport Saturday. The aircraft was escorted by two pairs of MiG-29 and F-16 fighter jets. The casket with the ruler's remains were handed over to Bulgaria by Greece earlier in the day.»»»

Rome: World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Saturday again delayed his return to the courts, announcing his withdrawal from next week's Shanghai Masters. The 25-year-old, who has won six titles in 2026 with an impressive record of 44 wins against three losses, has not played since his Wimbledon title in July»»»

Los Angeles, United States: United States coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday named Tyler Adams as his team's captain through to the 2030 World Cup. Pochettino, speaking ahead of the USA's friendly against Mexico in Arizona on Saturday, said Adams was the logical choice to lead the United States. "»»»

LONDON: For more than four decades, Syria was on a short US list of countries barred from buying American weapons. As of this week it is free to do so, at least on paper. As US troops were completing their withdrawal from Iraq, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was removing Sy»»»

Prime Minister Rumen Radev arrived in Greece early Saturday as part of the events surrounding the return of Tsar Samuel's mortal remains from Greece to Bulgaria. The Bulgarian delegation headed by Radev included Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov and Culture Minister Evtim Miloshev. The Museum of By»»»

Bulgaria needs dignified and honest leaders "who do not bend like saplings in the wind,” presidential candidate and Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said in Vratsa during a meeting with citizens. “Our country is in this state because for 37 years we have been making compromises. It is high ti»»»