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Kohat: At least 16 killed in attack on mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

18 September, 2026

At least 16 people, including five police officers, have been killed after a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque in north-western Pakistan, according to a senior police official in Peshawar.A gun battle is still ongoing between attackers and security forces at the mosque, near police headquarters, in the Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.One

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Philippines: Three dead and eight injured in shooting at Banga high school

18 September, 2026

Three people have been killed in a shooting at a high school in Banga in the southern Philippines, and eight injured. Two of the victims were 14-year-old students, Banga mayor Albert Palencia told the BBC. The gunman, 16, is among the dead, he said, while four of those injured are in a critical condition. The

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Warm words on Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ but no guarantees

18 September, 2026

Canada is not alone among Europe’s far-flung allies, now seeking to cosy closer to the EU, as they worry the US is becoming too unpredictable a partner. Japan and South Korea show an interest in sheltering under the EU umbrella too.For its part, the EU has recently hastened to secure a list of trade deals

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UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

18 September, 2026

“Civilians in Iran are caught between gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed by their own government and the nation’s deadly conflict with the United States and Israel,” the fact-finding mission warned in a statement on Thursday.For their latest report to the UN Human Rights Council, the mission’s three independent experts investigated two

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Canadians dream of Europe as Carney floats longshot plan for living and working in EU

18 September, 2026

Maggie Stainton, who manages local pub C’est What in Toronto’s St Lawrence Market district, became emotional when she spoke about Canada’s frayed ties with the US.”It’s too volatile with the United States,” she said. “I feel that there’s some stability in Europe.”For decades, America has been a cultural centre of gravity that is difficult to

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Brisbane 2032 Olympics: The Fitzroy River in Queensland, Australia has 500 crocodiles in it – but that’s not the main concern

18 September, 2026

So what about the crocodiles?They’re not mentioned anywhere in the latest update from the IOC and World Rowing and they weren’t referenced in the media release about the technical assessment. That report itself has not yet been made public.The safety management plan for this weekend’s school regatta does however mention the word “crocodile” 28 times.”The

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US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York

18 September, 2026

The US government has granted visas to Iranian officials so they can travel to the UN General Assembly in New York next week, as the war between the two countries grinds into its seventh month. The BBC understands the core delegation permitted to attend includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.A spokesman

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Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump raise arrest at Xi meeting

18 September, 2026

The wife of a US scholar imprisoned in China on charges of spying and endangering national security has asked President Donald Trump to secure his release when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House next week. U Min Zin, the director at a think tank focused on Myanmar, was arrested on 3

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Jurgen Klopp: New Germany coach wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid elections

17 September, 2026

New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure “national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people” after a recent far-right election victory.The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won 43.8% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, falling just short of securing an absolute majority in the regional parliament.The anti-immigration

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Kempton Park killings: Ninth woman’s body found in South Africa’s Dawn Park

17 September, 2026

In a statement on Thursday, South African police said the recent rise in serious and violent crimes against women remained a “matter of grave concern”, urging women in the country to remain vigilant about their personal safety.They advised women to avoid walking alone or using isolated routes, remain alert to strangers and suspicious vehicles, and

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River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events

17 September, 2026

A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.The course on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, has passed an independent technical assessment into its suitability.The assessment did not consider the crocodiles but instead looked

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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region

17 September, 2026

North-eastern Spain has been hit by torrential rain and flash floods, leaving one person dead and causing widespread disruption across the region.Spain’s national weather agency AEMET issued warnings for heavy rain across eastern regions on Wednesday, including a red alert for Barcelona’s coastline.Rescuers recovered the body of a man on Thursday in Olivella, around 40km

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Australia immigration crackdown: visas for international students and backpackers targeted

17 September, 2026

International students, so-called “visa hoppers” and backpackers will be targeted under stricter rules announced by Australia on Thursday in a bid to curb immigration.Foreign students will no longer be able to bring their families with them and those who want to extend their stay must choose a higher qualification.Rules will also be stricter for working

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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

17 September, 2026

The boss of Snapchat-parent Snap Inc says the firm would be “willing to implement” time limits for teens, following a call from Meta for it to take action.Evan Spiegel told the BBC in an interview at the company’s California headquarters that setting a maximum amount of time that young users could spend on the app

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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become ‘associate member’

17 September, 2026

Setting out the EU’s political and policy priorities for the year ahead, von der Leyen also proposed the formation of a European Security Council, which would include the UK and Ukraine, amid an ongoing threat to the continent from Russia. “For a long time, we have discussed a leaders’ format focused on the security of

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years

17 September, 2026

When he was confirmed, Democratic lawmakers had said Warsh would be Trump’s “sock puppet” and many Fed watchers expected him to carry out Trump’s persistent demands to slash rates. Trump had been heavily critical of Warsh’s predecessor Jerome Powell for not cutting them.Asked on Wednesday about the message the rate hike sent to Trump, Warsh

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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt of Congress

17 September, 2026

The US House of Representatives has agreed to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying legal summons related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Black – who had business ties to Epstein – did not comply with a subpoena ordering him to appear before the House Oversight Committee earlier

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Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

17 September, 2026

The images were published on the heels of a report from the Pentagon’s watchdog, which found Iranian strikes had “damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan during the conflict”.It also noted that equipment losses have totalled $3.7bn (£2.8bn). Overall, the

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Charlie Kirk’s family alleges ‘stunning failures’ by Utah officials led to his assassination

16 September, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s family has accused the Utah Valley University and state officials of “stunning failures and reckless decisions” that they say led to the conservative activist’s 2025 assassination during a campus event.In a legal notice, lawyers for the family say Kirk’s Turning Point USA event at the university campus was not properly secured or monitored,

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Judicial Verdict Expected in 2018 Killing of Apple Executive Vivek Tiwari

16 September, 2026

District and Sessions Court to pronounce judgment nearly eight years after police constables were charged with murder in Lucknow. A judicial verdict is expected tomorrow in the high-profile 2018 killing of Apple executive Vivek Tiwari, nearly eight years after the incident drew national scrutiny regarding police accountability and the use of force. District and Sessions

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Verdict Expected in 2018 Killing of Apple Executive Vivek Tiwari in Lucknow

16 September, 2026

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Political Tensions Rise in Ayodhya Following Death of Firing Victim’s Mother

16 September, 2026

Swami Prasad Maurya leads protest outside KGMU mortuary as police search for remaining suspects Political dimensions emerged around the Kandaila firing case in Ayodhya on Tuesday following the death of 65-year-old Parvati Devi while receiving treatment at King George’s Medical University in Lucknow. Parvati Devi had sustained critical injuries during an August 25 assault as

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At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses

16 September, 2026

An estimated 80% of all structures in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged during the war between Israel and Hamas, according to the UN.More than 1.9 million people – about 90% of the territory’s population – have been displaced, many of them multiple times, and 1.2 million of them are currently living in tents or

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Olu Jacobs: Legendary Nollywood actor dies in Nigeria aged 84

16 September, 2026

Olu Jacobs, one of Nigeria’s best known actors, whose career spanned several decades across theatre, television and film, has died at the age of 84.His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, announced his death and asked for privacy while the family mourns.Silva announced his passing in a statement describing the celebrated actor as “The Lion of

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