Russia burns occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s last-resort generators as everyday power, Ukraine says
Off-site power has been gone since 20 August, and the plant has cut its running generators to two to stretch the fuel that is left.
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Tinubu mourns death of Tanzania President Samia’s husband
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2027: Move on, Peter Obi has made his decision – NDC tells Datti Baba-Ahmed
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Zelensky Says Putin ‘Needs Trump,’ May Offer De-Escalation Before Winter
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Argentine court orders looted Nazi painting be restored to owner’s heir
‘Portrait of a lady’ had last been seen in the 1940s in Switzerland before being discovered in a home in Mar del Plata last year La entrada Argentine court orders looted Nazi painting be restored to…
- Argentine court orders Nazi-looted painting to be returned to Jewish art dealer's heirs.
- Portrait of a Lady owned by Jacques Goudstikker, stolen during WWII.
- Goudstikker heirs to display painting in Argentina before returning to Netherlands.
CCT seeks National Assembly approval to become anti-corruption court
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Man wanted in Brampton stabbing and 3 attempted carjackings
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Labor group’s alarm at US military in Australia; food price warnings amid El Niño; and Radiohead return
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Oseni, Olayinka and the gbewudani metaphor, By Niran Adedokun
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Canadian survivor of 9/11 terror attacks tells his story
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Bhopal BMC Employee Attempts To Set Mayor Malti Rai’s Vehicle Ablaze During Protest, Booked
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Fake Baba, Phantom Snake & ₹31,200 Gone: Bizarre Fraud Hits Indore Family
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NT deputy chief minister’s family link to $40b data centre company plans
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After election in Saxony-Anhalt: Thousands protest against the AfD
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Eduwatch calls for permanent removal of F9 barrier to SHS admission
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WATCH: Haredi protest against light rail construction erupts on Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Street
Police said activists tried to block traffic and damage the construction sites, and officers began dispersing the crowd after declaring the demonstration illegal.
Saudi passports and civil affairs: a century-long journey to digital services
Over more than a century, Saudi Arabia’s passports and civil affairs sectors have evolved from manual record-keeping to advanced digital services for all.
9/11 attacks: Former fighter pilot Heather Penney recalls suicide mission to protect Washington
Penney was 26 years old and serving as a first lieutenant with the D.C. Air National Guard when the attacks unfolded.
Florida death row inmate seeks stay of execution seeking DNA evidence in 1996 crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorneys asked the Supreme Court Monday to stay the execution of a Florida death…
- Florida Governor signs death warrant for Daniel Conahan Jr. on August 11, 2025.
- Conahan seeks DNA testing to prove his innocence in 1996 murder.
- Supreme Court petition filed to stay execution for review of claims.
Saudi FM, German minister meet to discuss expanding partnership
BERLIN — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche in Berlin on Monday.
INQUEST: ‘She blinked at me’ — witness recounts finding Anele Tembe alive after fall
A witness gave a graphic account of the final moments of Anele Tembe’s life, describing how she was bleeding from her mouth and struggling to breathe.
LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Meet the candidates: eThekwini
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Arab League urges immediate international action to protect Palestinians
Arab foreign ministers call for urgent international intervention to protect Palestinians from Israeli actions and support Gaza reconstruction efforts.
Mumbai Suburban Rail Network Set For Major Expansion Under Proposed MUTP-IV Plan
Mumbai's suburban railway network could see a new phase of expansion, with the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd. (MRVC) initiating a comprehensive technical assistance study for planning the fourth phase of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP-IV).
Christian Council commends GoldBod on responsible gold management
The Christian Council of Ghana has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its efforts to promote transparency, responsible gold trading and environmental sustainability in the management of Ghana’s mineral resources.
Authorities must show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status: Kerala High Court
‘Denial of constitutionally guaranteed privileges to members of SC/ST communities must only be in exceptional cases of apparent fraud that is established through material independently available to the State’
Judge replaced as alleged killers of Australian brothers face trial in Mexico
The parents of Callum and Jake Robinson come face to face with their sons' alleged killers at their murder trial in Mexico, as the judge is unexpectedly replaced due to a weekend "accident".
Government must be more transparent about who gets community grants – and why
Like many such government programs before it, there are integrity questions around the community infrastructure grants scheme.
CS Miano responds after tourists remain stranded for hours on Maasai Mara route
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has responded to concerns over disruptions along the Maasai Mara route after a community blockade left tourists travelling to the reserve stranded…
- Tourism CS Rebecca Miano addresses travel disruptions on Maasai Mara route.
- Government working to establish swift grievance-resolution process.
- Concerns raised about tourists stranded for hours due to community blockade.
Charity's CEO promised to 'destroy' rival group, inquiry hears
The former head of the National Trust of South Australia (NTSA) promised to "destroy" a rival organisation, a retired senior public servant alleges.
High-stakes battle for 28 states brews as governorship, assembly campaigns kick off Wednesday
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Thousands of people take to the streets in Germany to confront the far right
Varios representantes del partido conservador CDU se suman a la manifestación en Berlín
Trump says Mexico is only good for ‘tamales and tomatoes.’ Trade data says otherwise
U.S. President Donald Trump reasserted on Friday that Mexico has "nothing" the United States needs — apart from "hot tamales" and "tomatoes" — and therefore the U.S. could cease trading with its southern neighbor.
MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara
President Sheinbaum met with Jalisco's governor to discuss the ongoing water crisis in Guadalajara, as power outages continue to leave some metro areas without electricity for extended periods of time. The post MND Local: Sheinbaum and Lemus tackle water crisis amid power outages in Guadalajara appeared first on Mexico News Daily
The Falklands/Malvinas dispute: Javier Milei tightens sanctions against companies drilling for oil on islands
Buenos Aires, Argentina – The Argentine president announced a package of measures to penalize companies operating in the hydrocarbons sector in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands without Argentine authorization.
Red Star Belgrade fans, club pay tribute to late war criminal Ratko Mladic
Red Star Belgrade is under fire after the club's supporters held up a massive tifo honoring late war criminal Ratko Mladic.
- Red Star Belgrade fans honored Ratko Mladic during match.
- Mladic convicted for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity.
- Club fined €90,000 for similar tribute in Europa League match.
Bernie Ecclestone, former F1 CEO, detained at a Portuguese airport for carrying a shotgun
The British businessman had already had problems at a Brazilian airfield in 2022, when he had to pay a fine for carrying a gun.
Minister of Interior meets Spanish counterpart
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Pope returns to sanctuary where he prayed after election and unveils a fresco depicting the event
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- Pope Leo XIV visited the Basilica Sanctuary of the Mother of Good Counsel on September 7, 2026.
- He unveiled a fresco depicting his prayer before the Madonna of Good Counsel.
- The fresco honors the site's significance since the 15th century.
A South African man is among several abducted as insurgents attack a Mozambique hunting camp
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BECE now primarily a placement exam, not a test for SHS progression – GES
Head of the Public Relations Unit of the GES, Daniel Fenyi, says the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) should now largely be viewed as a placement examination rather than a test that determines whether a child can progress to senior high school (SHS). He says access to SHS is a right of every child, and […]
“It’s a lie” – Kristo Asafo denies attempt to exhume founder’s remains
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Russian Drone Attacks Destroy Epicentr Mall in Mykolaiv
Russian drone strikes completely destroyed the Epicentr K shopping center in Mykolaiv after six strikes in 24 hours. Despite repeated attempts by staff and emergency services to extinguish the fires, a final strike ignited a massive 42,000-square-meter blaze.
Israeli clearance of Gaza rubble could destroy ‘evidence’: Expert
The war has generated around 61 million tons of wreckage and debris that could take years to clear.
BJP all set for four-day protest over student issues in Jharkhand from September 8
BJP State president Aditya Sahu, Leader of the Opposition Babulal Marandi, and other senior party leaders, including former Chief Ministers, will lead the protest in different districts
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The court observes that the District Magistrate ‘desired to set an example’ out of the petitioner and deter others from exercising their right to freedom of speech and expression in public spaces in…
Kaduna to host next stage of Arewa poetry challenge
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Ntuli orders investigation after info leak to targeted businesses
Ntuli says his office will partner with law enforcement to track down the source of the leak.
Zelensky receives message from Trump’s envoys that Russia Is “ready for talks”
Volodymyr Zelensky, following a meeting with representatives of the U.S. president in Kyiv, received a message from them that “the Russians are ready for talks.”
Public-service audit flags 891 potential ghost workers
A physical verification exercise covering 809,086 public-service employees has flagged 891 potential ghost-worker cases, Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi told Parliament.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf pulls up the ladder on Britain's immigrants
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Over 200 landowners along new DART route issued with CPOs
Over 200 landowners received letters from Iarnród Éireann today, advising them of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) along the proposed DART+ West route.
Majority of Israelis want government to refuse haredi demands on religion-and-state policies - poll
A survey conducted on 800 Israeli men and women chosen to represent Israel's Jewish population found that on every religion-and-state issue tested, the majority was opposed to official policy
- 66% of Israelis oppose government's current religion-state policies
- 84% support conscripting yeshiva students, 16% believe they should be exempt
- 70% favor full funding equality for all Jewish schools regardless of religion
Otzma Yehudit places English-speaking public figure Yishai Fleisher at twelfth spot on Knesset list
"You are a man of action, a man of advocacy, and an important voice for Israel around the world. I'm proud that you're joining our Otzma Yehudit list," said Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Otzma Yehudit places Yishai Fleisher at twelfth spot on Knesset list
- Fleisher, English-speaking public figure, born in Israel
- Fleisher fluent in Russian, Hebrew, and English
Quebec Premier warns of further U.S. tariffs as Canada prepares retaliation
- Quebec Premier Christine Frechette warns of potential U.S. tariff retaliation.
- Opposition party leaders invited to meet after cabinet meeting.