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TIFF ticket costs leave some feeling priced out
For instance, tickets to the premiere of 'Always Lalisa' are selling for $106 on Ticketmaster, while regular tickets range from $30 to $37.
THURSDAY, Sept.10, 2026
1776-George Washington asks for a spy, and Nathan Hale volunteers 1813-American naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry defeats the British in the Battle of Lake Erie 1846-Elias Howe takes out a U.S.
- George Washington requested a spy from the public on September 10, 2026
- Oliver Hazard Perry won Battle of Lake Erie against British in 1813
- Elias Howe patented lockstitch sewing machine in US in 1846
Seoul shares up 1.7 pct late Wed. morning on tech gains
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended their gains late Wednesday morn...
Japanese students rank among top in 2025 OECD test despite score declines
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese students were among the top scorers in reading, science and math in an international learning assessment conducted in 2025,
- Japanese students ranked 5th in science, 4th in reading, and 5th in math in 2025 PISA.
- Japan's average scores declined across reading, science, and math in the OECD assessment.
- Chinese students topped science and math, Singapore led in reading in the 2025 PISA.
Full Work, Full Pay: MP High Court Scraps Reduced Salary Rule For Govt Employees On Probation
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh High Court's principal bench at Jabalpur on Tuesday struck down provisions allowing government employees to be paid only 70%, 80% and 90% of the minimum pay…
Poor planning National Highway Authority’s weakest point, Public Accounts Committee told
• Ministry says highway authority’s planning and design wings are being strengthened • Committee members express concern over poor highway conditions and delays in road projects ISLAMABAD: Special…
‘Flying doctor’ helicopter crash in Malaysia kills 5 people
Five people, including medical staff, died after a “flying doctor” service helicopter crashed in Malaysia on Tuesday, authorities and state news agency reports said, as haze from wildfires complicated search efforts.
China’s factory-gate price growth picks up in August as Iran war fuels energy volatility
China’s factory-gate price growth accelerated in August, while consumer inflation picked up again, amid volatile energy and commodity costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. The producer price index rose 3.8 per cent year on year last month, up from 3.5 per cent in July, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics…
Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, ‘grandfather’ of the nation
Despite health woes in his later years, the king always ruled out abdicating and remained extremely popular among Norwegians.
Revisiting Chopper Read reveals a time when the manosphere was on TV
If we go back a few decades earlier to the 1990s and early 2000s we find something much worse than the manosphere: the manosphere writ large as national culture.
UK, France, Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlements
Britain, France and Canada said Tuesday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a UK minister accusing Israel of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of…
Hyundai Motor, AfDB agree to cooperate on Africa's energy transition, sustainable development
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it has signed an a...
Owaisi demands further extension of SIR deadline
‘Many who have been marked shifted are at the same location while several categorised as deceased are alive’
Those convicted of corruption should serve full court sentences, Pakatan says ahead of Najib pardon bid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) has maintained that individuals convicted of corruption or abuse of po...
Saps launches probe after beloved K9 Sky injured at training facility
Sky is no longer an operational K9 and had a history of escaping from the kennels at her previous K9 base.
France hosts first international summit on cinema’s future
France has hosted the Lumière Summit on September 7th, the first international summit dedicated to the future of cinema and moving images, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector…
UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 47°C before cooler conditions arrive
Dubai: Temperatures are forecast to reach 47°C in parts of the UAE on Wednesday before cooler conditions arrive by Sunday, with fog, mist and stronger winds expected in some areas later this week…
New men's nat'l football coach Moreno due in S. Korea on Sunday
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Robert Moreno, recently named interim head coach of t...
N. Korean troops cross MDL more than 20 times in August
North Korean troops have crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border on more than 20 occasions last month, military officials said Wednesday. North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on the eastern front for the first time in mid-August, and they have since repeatedly engaged in border crossings, according…
Gender ministry weighs legal action against Google over data leak
The gender equality ministry said Wednesday it is considering filing a complaint against Google for allegedly leaking the personal data of digital sex crime victims. The personal information was earlier exposed on a foreign research project website collaborating with Google and deleted only after the ministry and the Korea Communications…
President Lee conferred France's highest decoration for promoting bilateral ties
PARIS — Korean President Lee Jae Myung was awarded the highest state decoration by French President Emmanuel Macron in recognition of his contribution to bilateral ties, a presidential spokesperson…
Nigeria to learn tourism expansion strategies from China
Nigeria is determined to learn how to transform its tourism sector from China, according to the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTD), Dr Ola Awakan.
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar amid US and Japan rate‑hike expectations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened, while mark...
Anak Krakatau is erupting. In 1883, Krakatau was devastating – could that happen again?
It’s hard to overstate just how big the 1883 eruptions were, and the catastrophic and often strange impacts that followed. For starters, the Moon went blue.
- Anak Krakatau erupted, disrupting flights and affecting 300,000 passengers.
- 1883 Krakatau eruption caused 35,000 deaths, primarily from tsunamis.
- Scientists link 1883 eruption to magma mixing, similar to Vesuvius and Pinatubo.
‘Absolute nightmare’: 65,000+ passengers hit as over 1,000 flights cancelled across the UK
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS), which manages air traffic control in the UK, said the issue had been resolved and operations were back to normal.
Socceroo Cristian Volpato's fate uncertain after failed cocaine test
Cristian Volpato's immediate availability for the Socceroos rests in the hands of Football Australia after NSW Police confirmed the World Cup star had tested positive for cocaine on a secondary test.
UK, France and Canada to ban imports from Israeli settlements after Miliband accuses Israel of ‘ethnic cleansing’
LONDON, Sept 9 — Britain, France and Canada said yesterday they will ban imports from Israeli settlements in the o...
Security forces kill 11 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan operations: ISPR
ISPR says security forces also recovered 2.9 tonnes of explosives being used to prepare IEDs
EU faces revolt over social media ban for children
Brussels faces criticism from all sides, with children's groups warning of curbs on minors' freedoms and digital rights groups questioning age checks.
Govt to help firms set up childcare in NM: Chris Sun
Labour and Welfare Secretary Chris Sun says the government will support companies setting up childcare centres in the Northern Metropolis as part of a wider push to encourage families amid a falling…
- Government to aid firms in setting up childcare centers in Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong.
- Chris Sun, Labour and Welfare Secretary, proposes modelled after Airport Preschool.
- Support includes comprehensive assistance for companies launching childcare services.
Phuket group urges cancellation of Patong Jewish New Year event
A Phuket group has called on provincial officials to cancel a planned Rosh Hashanah, or Jewish New Year celebration in Patong, citing security concerns and warning that protests could escalate if the…
Herbert Mensah takes Africa’s sports economy case to the UN General Assembly Week in New York
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah will take the case for Africa retaining more of the economic value created by its sporting talent to the global stage after accepting an invitation to speak at…
Reid Detmers strikes out 9 as Angels beat Red Sox 6-1, ending Boston’s streak
- Reid Detmers strikes out nine batters, securing first win since August 15
- Zach Neto hits 24th homer, extending Angels' 3-1 lead in eighth inning
- Boston Red Sox end 15-game winning streak against Angels, record now 1-4
Who controls the data, controls the future
AI now sits inside finance, defense, health care and public administration, and it runs on two things most governments do not actually control: the data that train it and the compute that processes…
Thai Enquirer News Summary – September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 Political news Kla Tham party shows its ‘True’ color Kla Tham party, the party whose leader was jailed in Australia for drug smuggling, has come out to say that he and incumbent…
Flying Doctor Service crash: Investigation team due in Miri at 2pm, wreckage to be left untouched
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) investigators are expected to arrive in Miri at 2p...
K-One jumps 15pct ahead of EGM for RM94mil G-AsiaPacific sale
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares of K-One Technology Bhd jumped as much as 15.38 per cent in early trade today ahead of a shareholder vote on its RM94 million disposal of an indirect subsidiary and a proposed…
‘Dead Women Raped At Morgue In Rewa Hospital,’ Congress MLA Abhay Mishra Makes Shocking Allegation
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Congress MLA from Semariya Abhay Mishra on Tuesday alleged that bodies of women were sexually assaulted during post-mortem examinations at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Rewa.
3 Major Japanese Automakers' China Sales Plunge in Aug.
Beijing, Sept. 9 (Jiji Press)--Sales of new vehicles by three major Japanese makers in China fell sharply year on year in August amid continued weak demand for their mainstay gasoline-powered models…
Chengdu-Penang route sees 54,700 passengers, generates RM30mil in tourism benefits
GEORGE TOWN: The Chengdu-Penang direct route carried about 54,700 passengers in 16 months, generating nearly RM30 million in tourism economic benefits for Penang.
New York hid warnings on ‘toxic air’ after 9/11, Mamdani says as thousands of documents surface
NEW YORK, Sept 9 — New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced yesterday the release of tens of thousands of documents...
Ketua Pemuda Bersatu bebas tuduhan berkait kenyataan di TikTok
Mahkamah Majistret putuskan pihak pendakwaan gagal bukti kes prima facie terhadap Hilman Idham.
Cessna 172 crashes at Grand Central: Engine failure probe launched
A Cessna 172 aircraft, registration ZS-FNH, was involved in the accident at the Grand Central Airport in Midrand.
Trade war takes centre stage in Quebec election campaign
The issue moved to the forefront Tuesday after federal counter-tariffs against the United States prompted reactions from party leaders across the province.
Oman’s No 2 bank Sohar International to open representative office in Hong Kong this week
Sohar International Bank, Oman’s second-largest bank by total assets, will open a local representative office in Hong Kong this week, according to sources, underlining the city’s role as a stable financial hub amid Middle East conflicts.
President Sheikh Mohamed's state visit highlights growing UAE-German ties
Since President Sheikh Mohamed’s official visit to Germany in June 2019 - in his previous capacity as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi - the world has endured the Covid-19 pandemic, wars on numerous fronts and increasing climate concerns.
UAE committed to 'zero Hormuz' strategy, says diplomat
The UAE will accelerate efforts to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war, advancing its “Zero Hormuz” strategy to diversify trade routes and supply chains, while stressing that the waterway will remain important, an adviser at the office of the Foreign Minister said.
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British widow has told the BBC she is struggling to eat or sleep as the Swedish government threatens to deport her over a late post-Brexit residence application.
Nepal’s flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont Blanc
CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC, France (AP) — For centuries, French and Italian mountain communities on the flanks of Western Europe’s highest peak have gazed upon seemingly eternal glaciers and snow…
- Mont Blanc's Mer de Glace glacier threatened by climate change
- Chamonix-Mont-Blanc experiences more rock falls and access difficulties
- July 2026 saw highest average temperature at Aiguille du Midi peak
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike oil terminal in Russia's Novorossiysk
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk overnight on Sept. 9, monitoring channels reported.
One Nation surges in two polls taken after Secret Harbour byelection
In a national YouGov poll, the Pauline Hanson-led party is four points ahead of the Labor government in primary votes – a record high in this poll.
Family of Penticton’s Taig Savage says it has given up on justice after manslaughter plea
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum sentence for manslaughter is three years, compared to seven years for second-degree murder.
PHC summons police officials in missing person case
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has summoned the current and former station house officers of Badhber police station, along with relevant records, in a petition seeking the recovery of a resident, Umer Khan, who allegedly went missing. Chief Justice SM Attiq Shah heard the case.