Nigerians wanted in the US for alleged romance scams to be extradited from South Africa
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
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“Learn about Serbian Suffering” – An overlooked dimension of European history presented in Italy
The Memorial Center of the Republic of Srpska is bringing its international “Learn About Serbian Suffering” campaign to Rome from September 7 to 13, reports NewsEurope. The initiative aims to introduce Italian and wider European audiences to the historical experience of the
Houthis seize Yemeni island in Bab el-Mandeb, taking control of the strait
Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under
Major fire tears through Marseille market near Saint-Charles station
A major fire tore through Marseille’s Marché du Soleil, with firefighters battling the blaze at the market near Saint-Charles station.
Venice Final Cut Winner Machérie Ekwa Bahango on ‘Madi Makambu’ and Why She Wants Congo to Be Seen: ‘We’re a Great Nation That Needs to Write Its Own History’
Machérie Ekwa Bahango wants Congo to be noticed by the industry. “Through my films, I would like Congo to be seen as part of the world. Not for the labels people stick on it, but for what it really is,” she tells Variety. “The subjects in my films are difficult, but they are
Indonesia grapples with evolving online extremism threat among youth
Analysts say the way young people become involved in violent extremism has changed, with social media playing a greater role.
AfD’s rise is paralyzing Germany’s political center
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Firewall against the AfD is becoming a trapDiego Faßnacht reports that the AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt breakthrough has pushed Germany’s firewall strategy to its limits,
Emma Bonino dies at 78 after decades of political and human rights activism
From the fight for abortion and women's rights to her commitment to Europe and human rights: Emma Bonino's political journey.
Yemen's Houthis complete takeover of Bab al-Mandab area: govt official to AFP
Yemen's Houthis seized on Friday a key Red Sea island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab strait, completing a push to take control of a waterwa
India welcomes Russia, Iran leaders for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
Leaders from Russia and Iran were in India for talks on Friday, ahead of a BRICS summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, which Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as global trade turbulence and oil are
Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ wows Venice and breaks standing ovation record
'NAZA', the new documentary by 'No Other Land' filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, earned a record-breaking 24.5-minute standing ovation following its premiere – the longest-ever ovation recorded at the Venice Film Festival.
Healthcare is driving Sweden's election: Big promises, few easy fixes
At the core of Swedish elections this Sunday is fixing the healthcare system — something that matters to voters the most. The political parties from the left to the right wing are making promises, but health experts say none of them cut to the core of the issue.
Delay tactic or genuine solution? Carbon capture under fire again as EU invests in ‘unproven’ technology
Carbon capture and storage has been found to be “technically uncertain and very high cost”.
France, South Korea Take Center Stage as Global Film and TV Leaders Confront Industry Upheaval at Lumiere Summit: ‘Culture Itself Is Becoming a Driver of Growth’
From Hollywood heavyweights and festival chiefs to exhibitors, broadcasters, streamers, heads of state and industry figures from more than 60 countries converged at a historic site in the south of France, where pine trees, sculpture gardens and sun-drenched terraces offered a
European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030
According to new research, Europe was also the fastest-growing long-haul region for Saudi leisure travellers between 2019 and 2025.
EU's largest political group doesn't want confrontation with China
The EU's most influential political family is drafting a paper urging tougher use of trade leverage with China, while maintaining dialogue and avoiding a trade escalation.
As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side
ISLAMABAD/DUBAI, Sept 11 - For much of the past year, Pakistan has played a dual role as Riyadh's defence partner and Washington's backchannel to Tehran but this week's fighting between Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement and Saudi forces is increasingly testing how long
UMNO chief Zahid calls for 'immediate' GE16, takes apparent swipes at PM Anwar
Speaking to thousands of party faithful at UMNO’s 2026 general assembly on Friday (Sep 11), party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi also hinted at new political understandings with other parties.
Oscars: Singapore Selects Anthony Chen’s ‘We Are All Strangers’ for International Feature Race
“We Are All Strangers,” written and directed by Anthony Chen, has been selected as Singapore’s official entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said. The pick was made by a Selection Committee drawn
13 Horror Movies Coming Out This October
This October is stacked with horror movies, from new creature features to a re-release of a '70s classic.
Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in 25,000-Year-Old Teeth
Image by Fakhri “Scientists Discover the Earliest Evidence of Drug Use in Really Old Teeth” may sound like odd headline language, at least by the traditional standards of the New York Times. But then, the teeth in question are, indeed, really old. “Archaeologists have pushed
Turmoil over royal succession in one of Africa’s oldest kingdoms
A committee of elders has announced a successor to the late king of Tooro. His family says he had a son who should succeed him.
Trump Tailspins as His New Plot to Rig Midterms Is Mocked Even on Fox
Donald Trump just tailspinned again in the polls. In a new Quinnipiac survey , his overall approval is at 33 percent and he plummeted to a record low on the economy. Meanwhile, a CNN analysis finds that on the same issue, Trump is an astounding 52 points underwater with
Female-Led Producer Candid Broads Is Proud to Stand for New Voices, Impact and Representation
CEO Oriane Pick and producer Anaïs Ferrato discuss the company's shorts that have left a mark, moving into feature films and series, and ensuring that "representation is not just a word."
Democrats revamp their midterm playbook for GOP’s anti-trans attacks
Democratic strategists say the party needs a fresh approach amid a new wave of anti-trans messaging from Republicans.
Africa: Nigeria Cuts AfCFTA Export Certificate to 24 Hours As Trade With Africa Grows
[This Day] The Federal Government has reduced the processing time for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Certificates of Origin to 24 hours, down from over five days, in a bid to boost intra-African trade and ease business for Nigerian exporters.
White blazers, pink ties as North Koreans land in Japan for Asian Games
North Korean athletes who arrived in Japan ahead of the Asian Games were welcomed by a large group of supporters who sang songs and waved the country's flag.
Myanmar's Mandalay airport shuts after drone attack
Sept 11 - Flight operations at the international airport serving Myanmar's second-largest city have been shut down, according to a major domestic airline, following a drone attack on Thursday by rebels fighting the country's military in a protracted civil war.
Capitol agenda: Trump tells Republicans to vote or 'go to hell'
President Donald Trump spent the last two days in Dallas trying every which way to convince his GOP base to turn out for the midterms and re-elect a Republican Congress.
The chip industry’s future is memory by design
In 1884, an English schoolmaster wrote a short novel about a world with only length and breadth, whose inhabitants could not conceive of a third direction until one of them was lifted out of the plane and shown his own country from above. Semiconductors have lived in that world
OpenAI makes U-turn and calls for binding national AI safety rules
The intervention comes a week after OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, “its most capable model to date,” after delaying its rollout over cybersecurity concerns.
Rand Paul and his staff travel by private jet with taxpayer dollars while preaching fiscal restraint
The expense is not illegal or against Senate rules, but it’s raising questions about why the charter flights were necessary for official business.
Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland
A coach believed to be carrying tourists through one of Switzerland's most scenic Alpine valleys has crashed near the entrance to the country's national park.
Tributes paid to 9/11 victims at Republican midterm convention in Dallas
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon.
Africa: Africa's Factories Are Becoming Their Own Power Stations
[Bird Story Agency] Textile plants, mines and export zones are building their own electricity systems, creating a growing role for independent producers as African factories seek to avoid disruptions that can throttle production.
Charli xcx Announces U.K. and Europe ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Tour Dates, With Audrey Hobert Opening
Charli xcx is bringing the “Music, Fashion, Film” tour overseas. The avant-garde pop star has announced six U.K. and Europe dates in February 2027, including in Dublin, Ireland; Glasgow, Scotland; Manchester, England; London, England; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; and Paris,
Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orang utans allegedly trafficked to India
The five infants appeared to be of Sumatran origin.
Africa: Xenophobia - National Assembly Suspends South Africa Visits
[Vanguard] ...Boycotts South African-hosted legislative activities
World map using UN-backed method ‘correct’ over disputed islands: Japan
Japan was among the many countries that supported the UN resolution.
Thai abbot arrested in $3.5 million embezzlement, sex scandal
It comes after a sex and extortion case involving senior monks in 2025 prompted public outrage.
Two Azerbaijani sailors killed in Black Sea tugboat drone attack
The Somali-flagged TEDY was hit near Odesa and struck twice more overnight, with two other crewmembers hospitalised with burns. Azerbaijan's foreign ministry did not attribute responsibility for the attack.
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.
Indonesia seeks to bring back baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India
Indonesian authorities are working to repatriate five baby orangutans allegedly trafficked to India, where they were found motherless in a forest, Jakarta's forestry ministry told AFP on Friday.
“Evil Mickey Mouse” Invades Japan in a 1934 Japanese Anime Propaganda Film
Before the Japanese fell completely, one hundred percent in love with anything and everything Disney (I mean, seriously, they love it), Mickey Mouse represented something completely different: Pure American imperialist evil. At least he did in this 1934 animated propaganda
Star Trek's 3 Versions Of Captain James T. Kirk: The Definitive Ranking
: The best Captain Kirk isn't up for debate. What each actor added to the character is.
Digital customs could boost Kazakhstan’s transit potential, but infrastructure remains key, experts say
From L to R: WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Photo credit: Akorda.Kazakhstan is stepping up its partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the country’s position as a key Eurasian
Norway’s Foreign Minister warns Netanyahu’s government driving Israel into a 'very dangerous place'
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide tells Euronews that Israel has lost “tremendous support” because of how it has conducted its military response to the 7 October attacks.
Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.
