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Kinshasa (AFP) – Clad in blue overalls and yellow boots, former gang members have been drafted in as street-sweepers in Kinshasa, the sprawling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The “kuluna” — or youth gang — members are working as part of the paramilitary National Service, which was enlisted in cleaning operations by President Felix Tshisekedi in May. Their presence, while welcomed by many residents, has also sparked concerns among observers who see risks in the increased presence of paramilitary-aligned personnel on the streets ahead of planned political protests.

Kinshasa (AFP) – Clad in blue overalls and yellow boots, former gang members have been drafted in as street-sweepers in Kinshasa, the sprawling capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The “kuluna” — or youth gang — members are working as part of the paramilitary National Service, which was enlisted in cleaning operations by President Felix Tshisekedi in May. Their presence, while welcomed by many residents, has also sparked concerns among observers who see risks in the increased presence of paramilitary-aligned personnel on the streets ahead of planned political protests.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Quirky horror series “Widow’s Bay” cleans up at the Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show “The Pitt” takes home best drama again.

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Quirky horror series “Widow’s Bay” cleans up at the Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show “The Pitt” takes home best drama again.

Sanaa (AFP) – Yemen’s Houthis say they fired dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at military targets in Saudi Arabia, “including warplane hangars, radars, runways, ammunition depots at other targets” at an air base in the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. The group — which has been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen’s civil war reignited in July — says the attack was in retaliation for airstrikes by Riyadh.

Sanaa (AFP) – Yemen’s Houthis say they fired dozens of drones and ballistic missiles at military targets in Saudi Arabia, “including warplane hangars, radars, runways, ammunition depots at other targets” at an air base in the southwestern city of Khamis Mushait. The group — which has been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen’s civil war reignited in July — says the attack was in retaliation for airstrikes by Riyadh.

Stockholm (AFP) – Sweden is facing political uncertainty after an election that has given the country’s left-wing opposition a slim lead with votes still left to count. The left-wing bloc’s leader, Magdalena Andersson, and outgoing conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have both said they want to explore coalition options, but both would have to stomach major concessions to obtain a majority. “I was hoping for a clear result,” says Sandra Sarin, commuting in Stockholm, who the razor-edge result has left “kind of sad.” Another resident in Sweden’s capital, Mikko Duvaldt, says “it’s going to be a tough situation for each side to form a government.”

Stockholm (AFP) – Sweden is facing political uncertainty after an election that has given the country’s left-wing opposition a slim lead with votes still left to count. The left-wing bloc’s leader, Magdalena Andersson, and outgoing conservative Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson have both said they want to explore coalition options, but both would have to stomach major concessions to obtain a majority. “I was hoping for a clear result,” says Sandra Sarin, commuting in Stockholm, who the razor-edge result has left “kind of sad.” Another resident in Sweden’s capital, Mikko Duvaldt, says “it’s going to be a tough situation for each side to form a government.”

(AFP) – The tiny Greek island of Atokos has it all: guaranteed sun, turquoise waters and hundreds of friendly black pigs. Sometimes known as ‘Piggy Island’, Atokos has — via the wonders of social media — become a unique tourist sensation, with its pig population swimming and sunbathing alongside human visitors. “It’s unusual, that’s for sure,” says Mary Patience, a tourist from Scotland, who adds “it’s really nice.”

(AFP) – The tiny Greek island of Atokos has it all: guaranteed sun, turquoise waters and hundreds of friendly black pigs. Sometimes known as ‘Piggy Island’, Atokos has — via the wonders of social media — become a unique tourist sensation, with its pig population swimming and sunbathing alongside human visitors. “It’s unusual, that’s for sure,” says Mary Patience, a tourist from Scotland, who adds “it’s really nice.”

Geneva (AFP) – United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk calls for “urgent action” to rein in “frontier” artificial intelligence, warning that the technology poses “unprecedented risks.” Turk’s comments come amid a flurry of concern over the risks posed by AI, with employees at the firm Anthropic expressing fears that the technology could escape human control, and CEOs Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk all showing support for a coordinated slowdown in development. Unregulated AI poses “existential risks to every aspect of our lives,” Turk adds.

Geneva (AFP) – United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk calls for “urgent action” to rein in “frontier” artificial intelligence, warning that the technology poses “unprecedented risks.” Turk’s comments come amid a flurry of concern over the risks posed by AI, with employees at the firm Anthropic expressing fears that the technology could escape human control, and CEOs Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk all showing support for a coordinated slowdown in development. Unregulated AI poses “existential risks to every aspect of our lives,” Turk adds.