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World

September 28, 2026

Masked men arrested, 85 households evacuated as UK probes suspected terror plot

“The safety and security of the public is our first priority, and I want people to know that we will always take every step necessary to protect our communities,” said Mr Burnham.

UK’s counter-terrorism agents on Sunday
September 27, 2026

Montreal imposes up to $2,000 fines on individuals insulting police, other govt officials

Montreal city council adopted the by-law following a 35-25 majority vote.

September 27, 2026

Pope Leo to meet clerical sexual abuse victims in Lourdes

Lourdes, a town of 13,400 inhabitants, is one of Europe’s best-known pilgrimage sites.

Pope Leo XIV
September 27, 2026

EU announces €710 million humanitarian aid package for Africa, other regions

According to the European Commission, one focus will be on protecting particularly vulnerable migrants.

European union logo
September 26, 2026

Al Jazeera kicks against Israeli PM Netanyahu’s ‘toxic’ media remark

It noted, “This rhetoric cannot be separated from the heavy toll borne by Al Jazeera’s journalists in Gaza.”

September 26, 2026

Russian attacks kill two in Ukraine, damage facilities

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the disclosure in a post on Saturday.

September 26, 2026

Virginia man jailed 40 years for sexually exploiting dozens of minors on Snapchat

The convicted child sex offender assaulted victims, recording and saving videos of the abuse on his Snapchat account.

U.S. court room
September 26, 2026

Woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her at 13 says allegation untrue

The woman noted that she was not promised or received any compensation for the declaration.

September 26, 2026

Starbucks closes 250 stores in U.S., Canada, hundreds of employees lose jobs

“This represents approximately 1% of our more than 18,000 North America coffeehouses,” the company said.

Starbucks
September 26, 2026

Sri Lanka-bound 44kg hashish, 13kg cocaine intercepted at Canada’s Toronto Pearson’s airport

The suspect was subsequently arrested by law enforcement officers before being transferred into the custody of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

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