Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

September 7, 2026
Iran map
September 7, 2026

UAE ‌builds alternative trade, energy routes amid Iran attacks

The United Arab Emirates is building alternative routes for its energy exports and trade to ensure they are not “held ‌hostage” by the ongoing war with Iran.

UAE crude oil facility
September 7, 2026

Nepal Flood: Woman found alive days after family began mourning rites

Police officer Mahendra Darnal said Ms Shrestha was rescued during a 45-minute operation on Saturday.

Ruins left by flooding in Nepal
September 7, 2026

Buckingham Palace aware of planned Jamaica petition to King Charles over slavery reparations

Buckingham Palace is reportedly aware of plans by the Jamaican government to petition King Charles for reparations from the United Kingdom over the transatlantic slave trade.

Buckingham Palace
September 7, 2026

Size matters as new research shows women, men rate larger penis as more attractive

The journal showed that women placed importance on a man’s physical body, particularly the size of the penis, while also assessing his behaviour.

Men in tight shorts showing bulge
September 7, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover announces plan to cut 4,000 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs amid stiff market competition from Chinese manufacturers, U.S. tariffs, and rising adoption of electric vehicles.

Jaguar Land Rover
September 7, 2026

Several people killed in Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami airport

Five people died, and five more were injured after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crashing into vehicles and disrupting air travel.

Crashed Amazon cargo plane
September 7, 2026

World Meteorological Organisation warns wildfires will hamper meeting WHO’s air quality guidelines

WMO on Monday warned that rising pollution from wildfires and heat waves will hamper global efforts to improve air quality and protect human and ecosystem health.

Wildfires
September 7, 2026

ITUC-Africa commends Togo over UN correct Africa map adoption

ITUC-Africa has commended Togo for spearheading a United Nations resolution correcting Africa’s geographical representation.

Globe showing proposed Africa map
September 7, 2026

UK man who served 20 years for stealing phone regains freedom next month

Mr Douglas told The Independent during an interview that he had been awaiting the day of his freedom.

Leroy Douglas