1China floods: Nearly 2 million displaced in Shanxi provinceMonday, October 11, 2021

More than 1.76 million people have been affected by severe flooding in China's northern Shanxi province, according to local media. Torrential rain last week lead to houses collapsing and triggered landslides across more than 70 districts and cities in the province. Heavy rainfall is hampering rescue efforts, officials... Read More

2Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North KoreaMonday, October 11, 2021

It has taken weeks of discussions to get an interview with him, and he's still worried about who might be listening. He wears dark glasses for the camera, and only two of our team know what we think is his real name. Mr Kim spent 30 years working his way to the top ranks of North Korea's powerful spy agencies. The agencies... Read More

3China power cuts: What is causing the country's blackouts?Thursday, September 30, 2021

China is struggling with a severe shortage of electricity which has left millions of homes and businesses hit by power cuts. Blackouts are not that unusual in the country but this year a number of factors have contributed to a perfect storm for electricity suppliers. The problem is particularly serious in China's... Read More

4Pope appeals for security of Nigerian citizensThursday, September 30, 2021

Pope Francis has urged Nigeria to guarantee the safety of all citizens in the country in the wake of deadly attacks in the north. The Pope prayed for those who had been killed and injured as a result of the insecurity, citing the attacks in Kaduna state over the weekend in which dozens of people died. “I learned... Read More

5Ramaphosa backs ex-minister implicated over graftThursday, September 30, 2021

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize despite corruption allegations against him - which he has denied. Mr Ramaphosa said the ex-minister had "served the nation well" citing his contribution to the health sector especially his role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic. He... Read More

6Fuel supply: UK suspends competition law to get petrol to forecourtsMonday, September 27, 2021

The government is to suspend competition law to allow oil firms to target fuel deliveries at petrol stations following recent panic buying. Officials said the move would make it easier for companies to share information and prioritise parts of the country most at need. It follows days of long queues at the pumps,... Read More

7Power cuts hit homes in north-east ChinaMonday, September 27, 2021

Residents in north-east China are experiencing unannounced power cuts, as an electricity shortage which initially hit factories spreads to homes. People living in Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces have complained on social media about the lack of heating, and lifts and traffic lights not working. Local media... Read More

8Germany elections: Centre-left claim narrow win over Merkel's partyMonday, September 27, 2021

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal election, telling the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel it should no longer be in power. SPD leader Olaf Scholz said he had a clear mandate to form a government, while his conservative rival Armin Laschet remains determined to fight... Read More

9Aukus: UK, US and Australia launch pact to counter ChinaThursday, September 16, 2021

The UK, US and Australia have announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what's seen as an effort to counter China. It will let Australia build nuclear-powered submarines for the first time, using technology provided by the US. The pact, to be known as Aukus, will also cover artificial intelligence,... Read More

10Guinea junta due to start holding talksTuesday, September 14, 2021

Guinea's military junta is due to start holding four days of talks later on Tuesday in what it says is an effort to build a consensus on the future of the country. The west African regional body, Ecowas and the African Union have suspended the country following the military take-over a week ago. With the threat of economic... Read More