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'Spring Awakening' composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56
MANILA, Philippines — Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, best known for his hit song "Barely Breathing" and composing the music of "Spring Awakening," has passed away due to heart failure leading to cardiac arrest. He was 56 years old.
Liberals looking to give minister explicit authority to end strikes: sources
The Liberal government's marquee fall legislation is expected to strengthen a controversial section of the Labour Code, two senior government sources tell CBC News.
Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.
Behind the Xi-Modi thaw, a larger US-China game - The Indian Express
In terms of realpolitik, it is fair to say that the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by New Delhi was really all about whether Communist Party of China General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping would even make it, and then after he did, about the bilateral meeting between him an...
Asian Olympic chief calls for politicians to stay out of Games after Lee Yang row
Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani has called for politics to be kept away from sport after a standoff involving Taiwan’s sport minister Lee Yang at the Asian Games in Nagoya.
German Elections on Baltic Coast and Berlin May Seal Merz’s Fate
Campaigning in the Baltic port city of Rostock this week, the eastern German state premier seeking to extend her nine-year tenure took Friedrich Merz to task for failing to address surging fuel prices.
Andy Burnham to Meet Donald Trump as Aides Blame President for Economic Woes
Andy Burnham is about to come face-to-face with the man his own officials blame for the UK government’s economic predicament: Donald Trump.
Why one Senate Republican says 'classic Mitch' has returned
Why one Senate Republican says 'classic Mitch' has returned usatoday.com
FBI suspended cooperation with Canada over 9/11 wording – NYT
The Tribute in Light illuminates the Manhattan skyline ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, September 10, 2026. © Gary Hershorn / Getty Images The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterpart this month after the country’s public broadca...
A’ Court in Split Decision Reverses Deregistration of NDC
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, in a split decision of 2-to-one has reversed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which had set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congre...
As Tinubu Reshapes Nigeria’s Trajectory through Targeted Reforms…
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is, three years on, quietly but steadily reshaping Nigeria’s trajectory through targeted reforms aimed at strengthening security, revitalising production and restoring national confidence, writes Linus Aleke.
Government must step in over escalating shark attacks in WA, experts warn
The government must step in and act as the rate of shark bites in WA increases “year-on-year” a marine biologist has warned in the wake of the state’s third fatal attack this year.
WA to review shark mitigation streategy | ABC News Top Stories - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
WA to review shark mitigation streategy | ABC News Top Stories ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why Government Should Watch for Potential Chaos in Kalimantan - Tempo.co English
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Forest and land fires in Central Kalimantan have been linked to 72,431 cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) as of the third week of August 2026, with Palangka Raya recording the highest number at 16,166 cases.
From ovations in Venice to death threats in Israel: the extreme responses to NAZA documentary
As Gaza documentary wins cinematic acclaim, its directors face vitriol in Israel amid a febrile election campaignFirst there was a moment of stunned silence. Then, in the Sala Grande, the main screening hall of the Venice film festival within the Palazzo del Cinema, the audience ...
What do we know about Trump's deal with Denmark over Greenland?
President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Denmark that would offer the US "permanent control over security" in Greenland.
Trump Announces Denmark Deal For Permanent US Control Over Security In Greenland, Drops Takeover Threat - Republic World
Washington: President Donald Trump announced Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally — an agreement that also keeps the Arctic territory in Denmark's hands.