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Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos

The social media giant is accused of not informing about 20 million users it had access to their photos.

South Sudan’s National Election, Its First, Will Be Delayed

MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG

Analysts had warned that the vote, originally set for December, faced a legitimacy crisis. South Sudan has not held a national election since gaining independence in 2011.

One of France’s Most Popular Athletes Is Running for President

MARK LANDLER

Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential race. Enter Christine Lagarde, a former central banker — and Teddy Riner, a judo star.

Copper wire upgrade caused nationwide flight suspension, US transport secretary says

The US government is trying to find out whether the chaos was caused by "incompetence" or faulty equipment.

Philippines wins first Eurovision Song Contest Asia

Front-runner Carmelle wins with 211 points for her women's empowerment anthem Sobra-Sobra.

Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says

Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.

Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?

Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.

Nigeria cautions against travel via Ethiopia's main airport due to altitude

The foreign ministry in Abuja says 6 Nigerians with underlying health problems have died this year while transiting through Addis Ababa.

Sotheby's auction of $180m Van Gogh challenged over claims it was 'sold under duress'

Sotheby's says it will work with the heirs of a family who had previously owned the artwork to try and reach a solution.

Arrested generals and a threatened VP: President's son fuels Ugandan succession fever

The 52-year-old general’s provocative posts and military threats have fuelled rumours of a dynastic succession.

What we know about the ground stop and what to do if you're affected

US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack.

After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty

A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.

'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth

SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".

Caught Between Killers: Ebola on One Side, Islamic State on the Other

DECLAN WALSH AND DANIEL BEREHULAK

The new epicenter of Congo’s fast-spreading outbreak is a region scarred by rebel violence. Responders are struggling to help it.

Europe Agrees on a Team to Represent It in Talks With Russia

JEANNA SMIALEK

After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. The continent wants to fill it with a six-member team.