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September 17, 2026

Germany reports third malaria death amid Frankfurt airport-linked outbreak

Frankfurt authorities said one of two infected residents of the Schwanheim district north of the airport had died ⁠in the care of the city’s university hospital.

September 17, 2026

Diesel prices soar in Türkiye after second hike in two days

The latest hike followed a 6.5 lira per litre increase on Tuesday, according to fuel retailer Petrol Ofisi.

Turkiye
September 17, 2026

EU restricts children’s social media, AI chatbots

The European Parliament and EU member states are expected to scrutinise and amend the proposal.

EU logo and smartphones
September 17, 2026

Glasgow police officer convicted for raping two women while asleep

Mr Petrie stated, “That never took place at all in the swimming baths, there or anywhere public.”

Glasgow High Court
September 17, 2026

Burna Boy to perform at maiden NFL Paris Game in October 

Mr Tubito stressed that the first-ever NFL match deserves a Burna Boy’s performance.

Burna Boy and the NFL logo
September 17, 2026

Nigeria left out as Brazil begins electronic visa issuance for six African countries

The new electronic visa category is part of broader efforts by the Brazilian government to modernise its immigration system.

September 17, 2026

Canada-EU partnership not to rival U.S., says Mark Carney 

Mr Carney advocated an alliance between the continent and Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026

Hormuz ship traffic falls to three vessels

Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to three ships on Wednesday, down from 12 the previous day and below the 10-day average of about 17.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
September 17, 2026

Tariff War: Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over Canada

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose “serious tariffs” on the European Union’s 27 member states.

Mark Carney and Donald Trump