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Russia's top diplomat warns that a European attack on the country would prompt a fundamentally different conflict, while stressing that Moscow has no intentions of starting one. Ahead of this week's Parliamentary election, Sergey Lavrov highlights Russia's resistance to Western p...
Iranian military forces parade and train supporters in Tehran, September 18, 2026. © Meghdad Madadi / ATPImages / Getty Images
Hegseth Is Trump’s Untouchable Warrior—But His Support in Congress Is Slipping WSJ
Yesterday, September 19, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted by-elections to fill the five legislative vacancies across four states – Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta.
Is the public spat between the governors of the All Progressives Congress and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, an indication that the crisis that reduced the Peoples Democratic Party to a shadow of its former self, is now threatening to destabilise t...
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has pledged to turn around the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to enable it compete with the likes of Cable News Network (CNN) if the $500m loan the ministry requested is approved. He stated this when he appeared before Senat...
Govt opens talks with opposition
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He's one of thousands that venture Down Under on so-called "working holiday visas" – a chance to work, and play, in Australia for as long as three years.
The Arctic island's top leaders echoed that stance and said the deal, which has not yet been made public, was long in coming.
Embattled Friedrich Merz faces nervous wait while far-right Alternative für Deutschland party targets further gainsVoters in two German states are going to the polls with the political future of the embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, hanging in the balance and an emboldened fa...
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the race to become the next United Nations secretary-general, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the world body in its 80-year history.
The White House on Saturday denied access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, following through with US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would ban them from the building's grounds.
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Military officials and multi-sector peace and order councils led by local executives had separately appreciated the Muslim, Christian and non-Moro indigenous communities for supporting the inter-agency security efforts during the September 14 Bangsamo...
MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla is delaying his trip to France to block the asylum bid of former lawmaker Zaldy Co.
Farrer GP labels immigration plans a 'circus' amid fears of doctor deserts ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
In the last few years, the requirement for psychological support animals (ESAs) has actually surged, using convenience and companionship to people in need. Because of this, an Emotional Assistance Animal Letter (ESA letter) has actually become an essential file for those desiring...
‘Scottish Widows is burying me in paperwork over £200k life policy’ The Times