Tuesday, September 15, 2026

World

September 12, 2026

Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76

Ms Cayabyab said the toll wasn’t final, noting it could still increase because 13 passengers could not be accounted for.

The ferry after the fire incident
September 12, 2026

Russia launched nearly 500 drones, missiles at Ukraine in one day: Zelensky

Mr Zelensky said Russia continues to target Ukraine’s economy and destroy facilities that help people withstand conditions of war.

Russian missiles in Ukraine 
September 12, 2026

Police arrest suspect in death of Black woman Tasia Fortune found hanged from tree

Police said the investigation might lead to more arrests, noting that 15 individuals had been questioned about the homicide.

Tasia Fortune
September 12, 2026

BRICS Summit: Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s support for WTO, multilateral trade

Mr Shettima assured the WTO of continued support for and promotion of a global system built on cooperation.

September 12, 2026

Russia drone attack kills three, injures 59 others in Ukraine

The president said the Russians struck ordinary gas stations in the Zhytomyr and Rivne regions.

September 12, 2026

Trump meets Irish President Connolly during Dublin visit

His two-day visit to Ireland came despite a series of protests against Mr Trump in the country.

September 12, 2026

Hateful professor Uju Anya, who celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s death, finally rebuked by Carnegie Mellon University

Ms Anya, a Nigerian of Igbo origin, earned a reputation for mocking White people and celebrating their deaths.

Professor Uju Anya
September 12, 2026

44 passengers injured as train derails in France

An 18-year-old woman who was critically injured was airlifted by a helicopter to Rouen University Hospital.

The derailed train
September 12, 2026

Sorba Thomas unharmed after car crash near training ground, say Hull City 

The 27-year-old’s grey Land Rover Defender was pictured upturned on its roof with broken windows.

September 12, 2026

Ex-Singapore national team coach Barry Whitbread dies at 77

The FAS in a statement noted that his contribution to football in Singapore would always be remembered.