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September 21, 2026

U.S. extradites 18 suspects linked to Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination

The suspects include Joseph Badio, a former employee of the Haitian justice ministry who worked in the anti-corruption department.

Jovenel Moïse and suspects.
September 21, 2026

Italy to ban hijabs, burqas from schools amid immigration crackdown

Several European countries, including France and Belgium, already banned face coverings in public places. Italy’s plans came after several related initiatives in recent months.

Students wearing hijab in Italy
September 21, 2026

Shettima to address UNGA on Thursday 

Nigeria will address the UN General Assembly on Thursday afternoon, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima delivering the country’s national statement for the third consecutive year.

September 20, 2026

British singer Ed Sheeran cries on stage over tour fallout

Mr Sheeran described the situation in the region as a “systemic injustice” in the West Bank.

September 20, 2026

U.S. says employees in Saudi Arabia need special approval to travel amid Iranian war

The mission also advised Americans in Saudi Arabia to avoid glass doors and windows in the event of an aerial attack.

U.S flag and South Africa
September 20, 2026

U.S. child sex offender Anthony Paul Smith dies of lung cancer two years into 35-year jail term

Mr Smith eventually pleaded guilty to the lower charge and was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment in December 2023.

Anthony Paul Smith
September 20, 2026

British PM, cabinet members behaving like ostriches, ignoring looming energy crisis, says Kemi Badenoch

The UK Conservative Party leader said the solution for UK “is simple: Drill our own oil and gas in the North Sea.”

Strait of Hormuz
September 20, 2026

U.S. issues travel advisory to Americans over Iran-Middle East conflict

“Americans outside the Middle East should seriously reconsider travel to and through the region,” a Department of State travel advisory said.

Department of State logo and travellers waiting in an airport lobby
September 19, 2026

AI Menace: Gemini escaped testing environment, hacked into three companies, Google reveals

The hacks reportedly occurred during a cybersecurity test conducted by Irregular, an independent cybersecurity evaluation firm.

September 19, 2026

CNN, MS NOW, Politico journalists denied access to White House after Trump ban

Politico’s global editor-in-chief Jonathan Greenberger said Secret Service agents confiscated reporter Cheyenne Haslett’s press pass on Saturday.

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