Methanol-tainted Nigeria drink kills 48, 182 made ill: government
Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with the production and sale of a locally brewed beverage, say officials
· Agence France-Presse
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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Michelle Chapman
Aston Villa grab victory despite late Spurs goals as De Zerbi’s side are booed off
Spurs have a remarkable ability to find new ways of inflicting pain on their fanbase and they did it again on Saturday, petering out from a strong start into humiliating defeat. On the upside, they did get two goals. They were both late consolations, but beggars can’t be choosers.
· Paulmacinnes
Pro-Palestinian French MEP accuses interior minister of fueling drug smear
French MEP Rima Hassan has filed a formal complaint against Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, accusing him of helping fuel false drug allegations against her.
· RT
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French MEP Rima Hassan has filed a formal complaint against Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, accusing him of helping fuel false drug allegations against her.
· RT
Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies
Saudi Arabia issued alerts to its citizens early Saturday amid reports of explosions in the capital Riyadh, as Pakistan's foreign minister stressed to his Iranian counterpart the need for uninterrupted energy supplies as war in the Middle East continued.
· Azhar Sukri
‘We are not alone:’ Coalition of UFO whistleblowers call on Trump to let them publicly reveal secrets
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· Shane Galvin
With United Russia’s Election Victory All But Certain, Some Russians Are Still Pushing Back
Across Russia, the outcome of this weekend’s State Duma elections seems like a foregone conclusion: a sweep for the ruling United Russia party and its allies. Even so, in St. Petersburg, one woman plans to head to her local polling station as an election observer from the liberal Yabloko party.
· Brawley Benson
Russia reports cyber attacks on voting system during parliamentary election
A polling station in Mariupol, a Russian-controlled city of Ukraine. (Reuters: Alexander Ermochenko)
GOP control of House, Senate odds fade as Trump backlash builds from high gas prices, lingering Iran war
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· Geoff Earle
As A Former Head Of MI6, It's Clear That Britain's Climate Policy Is Leaving Us Dangerously Exposed To Our Enemies
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· Tyler Durden
Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaring
Germany will lower tax on petrol and diesel by 17 cents per liter in a relief package worth €2.5 billion, the German government announced Friday.
· Ketrin Jochecová, Jürgen Klöckner
Araghchi says Middle East needs dialogue, not foreign military presence
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday called for greater reliance on dialogue, cooperation and multilateral institutions.
· Middleeasteye
Greenland, Denmark say US deal will not cede sovereignty
DENMARK. Denmark's Minister of Defense Jeppe Bruus, along with Greenland's Minister for Foreign Affairs Mute B. Egede, visits the NATO military exercise Arctic Shield 2026 in Narsarsuaq, Greenland, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
· Angelo Gonzales
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
Fed chair presided over unanimous decision to raise interest rates despite intense campaign from White House
· Eduardo Porter
Tottenham v Aston Villa: Premier League – live
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· Daniel Gallan
Pakistan and Iran foreign ministers discuss regional stability and safe shipping
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, spoke by phone to discuss recent regional developments, Islamabad confirmed in a statement.
· Middleeasteye
The world must stop trying to 'rescue' Muslim women
There is perhaps no woman in contemporary political discourse who has been rescued quite as relentlessly as the Muslim woman.
· Middleeasteye
No fixed deadline for militia disarmament committee, says Iraqi PM adviser | The National
A senior adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has denied that a deadline has been set for the committee tasked with bringing weapons under state control, throwing into question a looming September 30 deadline for Iran-backed groups to disarm.
· Mina Aldroubi
Denmark's top diplomat optimistic about Greenland agreement with US
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland’s government leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen visit Qoornoq, Greenland on Sept. 6, 2026. (Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)
· James Brooks
EU proposes new rules on recognition of qualifications for non-EU citizens
New legislation proposed by the European Commission this week seeks to make the recognition of professional qualifications easier for non-EU citizens, a common complaint of many who've moved to the bloc from abroad.
· Claudia Delpero, Europe Street
Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill
US President Donald Trump has signed sweeping legislation expanding the sanctions on Russia and authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. Moscow warned that additional sanctions would complicate efforts to settle the Ukraine conflict and could further destabilize the energy markets.
· RT
Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill
US President Donald Trump has signed sweeping legislation expanding the sanctions on Russia and authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. Moscow warned that additional sanctions would complicate efforts to settle the Ukraine conflict and could further destabilize the energy markets.
· RT
Hamer hammers her Liberal stake into Malvern’s blue-ribbon heartland
Amelia Hamer, the Liberal candidate for the blue-ribbon seat of Malvern in November’s state election, will launch her campaign on Sunday afternoon. But driving around the leafy streets of the electorate the 33-year-old Oxford graduate hopes to represent, you’d think her official campaign had been up and running for …
· Christine Lacy
NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?
Israel’s bitter political divisions are particularly sharp before the country’s October elections. But the furious response to a new documentary about the military’s actions in the genocidal war on Gaza has revealed an issue that much of Israel’s political and media establishment appears united on.
· Simon Speakman Cordall
'Western values' and 'national pride' underpin Coalition's education reform plans
Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser has unveiled the Coalition's plan to improve Australia's academic results. (ABC News: Liam Patrick)
· Sara Tomevska
The conspicuous absence from the NSW Liberal Party’s launch
There was a conspicuous absence during the rousing addresses of Liberal leaders Kellie Sloane and Angus Taylor to the party’s faithful on Saturday morning.
· Max Maddison
’National pride’ and ‘Western values’ the focus of Coalition education plan that would reduce First Nations content
Curriculum proposal, unveiled by shadow education minister Julian Leeser, would also cut content about sustainability and Australia’s engagement with Asia
· Kat Wong
Herzog's stance on Netanyahu's pardon raises possibility of compromise if election ends in deadlock
President Isaac Herzog said on Wednesday that his considerations on whether a pardon could serve as leverage on the way to a unity government were "solely substantive." He said that before deciding on any pardon request, he had proposed mediation under the auspices of the President’s Residence, and that he believes …
· ANNA BARSKY
IN DATA: How BARMM voted in its first-ever parliamentary elections
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· Shay Du
Saudi commander says security of international waterways collective responsibility
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem al-Shehri, commander of the Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition (MMDC), has said that protection of international waterways is an international responsibility, and warned that “any threat to international maritime security will be deterred”. Al Shehri was addressing the press aft…
· Middleeasteye
Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support
Chief Executive John Lee defends his policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in a competitive market
· Lo Hoi-ying
Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support
Chief Executive John Lee defends his policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in a competitive market
· Lo Hoi-ying
Winless Villa and Spurs face telling early showdown
Aston Villa have lost three of their opening four Premier League games
· Bbcsport
‘Extraordinary step’: Shark that killed 63-year-old Perth swimmer to be destroyed
The shark that killed a 63-year-old swimmer at Sorrento Beach on Friday will be caught and destroyed, in what Fisheries minister Jackie Jarvis said was “an extraordinary step”.
· Rebecca Peppiatt
Minister issues 'unusual' catch-and-kill order for shark after fatal attack
Sorrento Beach remained closed on Saturday after a fatal shark attack there on Friday morning. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)
· Kate Christian
'Yemen not Iranian bargaining chip', foreign minister says
Yemen’s foreign minister, Afrah Alzouba, has said that Yemen is not “an Iranian bargaining chip” and that its future is “determined by Yemenis through their state and national path”.
· Middleeasteye
Koizumi and U.S. defense chief Hegseth agree to boost security cooperation
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has held telephone talks with his U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth, with the two sides agreeing to further strengthen the capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance.
· Jesse Johnson
Burning forests, emptying rivers, €180bn in damage: Europe’s politicians face reckoning after ‘summer of truth’
Amid record-shattering heatwaves and popular demand for climate action, why are politicians often timid or in denial?
· Fiona Harvey
‘A maelstrom of his own making’: how Ed Sheeran’s tour turned into a full-blown culture war
Moment of reckoning for ‘Mr Nice Guy’ of music, who embraced Macklemore’s political cred only for pro-Palestine rapper to be dropped under pressure from billionaire
From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary
As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaign
· Peterbeaumont
Young Nepalis battle climate dread in wake of flood disaster
After August’s glacier collapse killed more than 1,400 people, young Nepalis are demanding justice, not just sympathy
· Emma White
‘Stunning backflip’: NSW opposition criticised for pledge to scrap gun buyback scheme if elected
Liberals’ vow to scrap firearm ownership caps criticised by NSW police minister Yasmin Catley, who says plan would leave more guns in circulation
· Australian Associated Press
NSW council left without a mayor after names ‘drawn out of a hat’ in election tie-break bungle
Clarence Valley councillor incorrectly elected after random draw that should have eliminated him
· Nino Bucci
Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwa
Figures from Hong Kong and beyond reflect on Tung as a friend, city leader and elder statesman
· SCMP Reporter
Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwa
Figures from Hong Kong and beyond reflect on Tung as a friend, city leader and elder statesman
· SCMP Reporter
How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?
Hung Sun-han will be the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te to travel to mainland China
· Lawrence Chung
How will Beijing receive most senior Taiwan official to attend Apec events this year?
Hung Sun-han will be the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te to travel to mainland China
· Lawrence Chung
Seoul affirms intent to help with Strait of Hormuz free passage, US investment pledges
South Korea reaffirmed its willingness to make a substantive contribution to restoring free passage through the Middle East's Strait of Hormuz, one of a number of issues discussed by Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during Friday talks in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the ministry said on Saturday.
· REUTERS