No budget deal without new EU taxes, Costa warns
The European Council President urged EU leaders to agree to fresh taxes — or face higher national budget contributions.
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Thane: Unidentified Man’s Body Recovered From Nagla Bandar Creek Along Ghodbunder Road
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Katchatheevu row resurfaces in Assembly; TVK Ministers accuse then DMK govt. of failing to stop handover to Sri Lanka
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Kano Governor Yusuf condemns bandit attacks in four LGAs
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Two suspects identified in attempted attack on Ukrainian Antonov aircraft
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Emtee walks free on R2 000 bail after spending 16 days in jail
After 16 days behind bars, South African rapper Emtee has finally returned home.
Keralam’s Forest Department presents action plan for ‘human-wildlife coexistence’ at conference of Ministers, MPs and MLAs
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Central Region NADMO activates security, humanitarian response following New Winneba fatal clash
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You are chasing $2m, while we are losing over $1bn through nolle prosequi – Ernest Adade
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81.24% of NABTEB candidates obtain five credits, including English, Maths
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Peter Obi visits NLC headquarters, mourns Secretary-General Ugboaja
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Indonesia calls on NAM to strengthen strategic autonomy, shape future
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A shooting incident occurred at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Virginia on Wednesday morning.
Uber to lay off 3,300 employees, 10% of its workforce, to invest in robotaxis, delivery and shared transport
The company will reduce the number of managers by 20%.
Adepa Waste Management Centre ready to receive waste from Korle Lagoon
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[UPDATED] Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
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Bhiwandi Warehouse Hub Dispute: JCB Operator Attacked With Iron Rod After Company Stops Giving Work To Local Contractor; 2 Arrested | VIDEO
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Court hears Gagash Nonyane earns R80k weekly from extra work
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NPP Western North Chairman donates Voxy vans to constituencies to boost party finances
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Islamabad MoU remains framework for US-Iran peace talks: FO
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Stand on one side or both? Korea mulls nationwide escalator etiquette
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Kalonzo, UK envoy discuss IEBC readiness ahead of 2027 polls
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Russia's hybrid attacks on Germany: When is it 'war'?
The German government is holding Russia responsible for an unsuccessful attack in Leipzig. Yet many feel that its response has been too mild.
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Ukraine to Introduce Yellow and Red Air Alert Levels
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How pickup trucks took centre stage with consumers and the U.S.-Canada trade war
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Will Israel's Teva's new celiac medication be the best thing since sliced bread?
Israeli giant Teva announced positive results in an ongoing study of a new antibody, that protects sufferers of the disease from harm triggered by gluten
Kenyan police arrest FlexPay founders over theft and fraud allegations
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Toronto police deem fire at commercial building suspicious
Just after 3 a.m., firefighters and police were called to Finch Avenue East and Willowdale Avenue for reports of a fire at a commercial building.
Vancouver-area home sales drop almost 5% in August amid lag: board
Greater Vancouver Realtors says there were 1,869 home sales last month, which was 20.7 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000's Space Marines will have to keep the Imperium happy and avoid looking too heretical
Even genetically augmented super soldiers need to worry about their rep.
Guide to Chinese military hardware on show in Egypt during President Xi's visit
The clearest picture of what China is offering Egypt during Xi Jinping's state visit this week is visible not at the meetings in central Cairo but at Egyptian airbases, where Chinese jet fighters, aerial tankers, radar planes and helicopters have been operating for the past 10 days.
REGA warning: Real Estate violators face license cancellation, SR200,000 fine
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ATM tells court Ramaphosa's review of Ngcobo report is premature
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Lindsay Clancy jury resumes deliberations day after deadlocked message
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations for a fifth day Wednesday in Massachusetts, a day after saying they were deadlocked.
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Austria women ice hockey team fight for future generations
Austria are getting ready for their first Women's Ice Hockey World Championship. But preparations have been overshadowed by a dispute about conditions, pay and getting men's cast off kit.
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Uber shuts down Nigerian operations
Uber announces the shutdown of its Nigerian operations, effective September 2, 2026. Learn why the ride-hailing giant is exiting the Nigerian market.
Protecting oil refineries from drones is costly, but idle plants mean even bigger losses, Russian government says
Protecting oil refineries from drone strikes requires significant spending, but “it’s worth it,” said Alexander Novak, Russia’s deputy prime minister.
Fernandez ‘didn’t hesitate’ over record Man City move
The Argentine midfielder completed his move from Chelsea on transfer deadline day for a British record-equalling transfer fee of £125 million.
Full house for 'Dr Death': AfriForum event on Basson's apartheid-era project sells out
Tickets for an AfriForum event featuring former apartheid military doctor Wouter Basson have sold out ahead of Friday’s talk on Project Coast, the secret chemical and biological weapons programme.
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid ‘allegations’
Sony Pictures Television said the studio will be recasting Thornton's position while it conducts a thorough investigation into allegations made against him.
Netanyahu vows no retreat from Gaza after 'terrifying' Israeli commando raid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not withdraw from areas its occupies in Gaza , a day after special forces seized a Hamas official during a raid in a densely populated district.
Food shines for Woolworths as retailer’s other divisions struggle
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Bogota Metro Gets a Launch Date
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Education Minister confers with Chinese Ambassador over Damango University project
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Cong Song, on the proposed University of Science and Technology in Damongo.
Zelensky announces new air alert system as Russia strikes Kyiv for seventh consecutive day
The two-tier system is designed to allow more predictability amid relentless Russian airstrikes.
Why God Of War's Kratos Voice Actor Didn't Return For The Prime Video Series
Kratos may be coming to Prime Video, but you won't see his voice actor stepping up to play him. So, why exactly did he give up on the God of War?
Sifuna announces Nairobi leg of Linda Mwananchi tour
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced the Nairobi leg of the Linda Mwananchi Tour, with the event scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Russian TV channels are required to give airtime to debates before elections. The parties just don’t show up.
Televised debates for candidates in elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, have begun airing on Russian television.
Chiefs coach Da Cruz issues injury update ahead of Siwelele clash
"There are two types of injuries," said the French coach.
Bogota Wants to Restrict Cellphone Use During the School Day
Bogota is preparing to redraw one of the most familiar scenes of modern school life: students checking their phones between classes, scrolling through social media during recess or keeping a device within reach while a teacher is speaking.