AFRICABurkina Faso's government announced that it had dismantled an alleged espionage network operating under the cover of the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO).

EUROPEGeorgia's ruling Georgian Dream party has declared a resounding victory in the country's local self-government elections held on October 4.

AFRICAFor the first time, the World Road Cycling Championships were held on African soil. Kigali welcomed cyclists from 109 nations to compete in the 98th UCI Road World Championships.

MIDDLE EASTIsrael attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla several times during the night. Boats were hit with sound bombs and explosive flares from many drones.

AFRICARwanda has successfully demonstrated the continent's first self-flying electric air taxi, showcasing a pilotless drone capable of passenger transport.

TECHNOLOGYIn the hills of Beijing's Huairou District, the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), China's flagship fourth-generation synchrotron radiation facility.