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Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that Russia is confident of victory in the conflict with Ukraine and believes that victory is “very near.” “We are sure that the victory is very near.…
When an evacuation is triggered, getting everyone out of a building is only half the challenge. Once people reach safety, there is another critical question to answer: can you account for everyone who should be there? As you can imagine,…
Nagoya, Japan, experienced unprecedented rainfall on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, when 104.5 mm of rain fell in a single hour – the highest hourly rainfall total ever recorded in the city since official record-keeping began in 1890. The…
The Argentine government has said that it will file criminal charges against oil company Navitas Petroleum for operating in seas off the Falkland Islands. The move came just days after Argentine President Javier Milei said he would…
New York City has released more than 170,000 pages of previously undisclosed records about air quality following the September 11, 2001, attacks, showing city officials at the time knew conditions around Ground Zero were unsafe to breathe…
Former Bata Kenya Country Manager Abbas Shirazi is missing after a fatal road accident in Limuru, Kiambu County, in which a 57-year-old pedestrian was killed. The accident occurred on September 5, 2026, at about 7:50pm in the Redhill area…
France Football officially unveiled the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with Lionel Messi securing his 17th career nomination. The 70th edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will take place on…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Buruburu have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly intended to incite ethnic hatred, hostility and violence against Burundian nationals living and working in…
Several people are feared trapped after a four-storey building collapsed in Ogembo town, Kisii County, on Tuesday evening. Rescue teams, assisted by members of the public, have launched an operation to locate and rescue people who may be…
The first road bridge linking Russia and North Korea has opened, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo and passengers between their border across the Tumen river. Pyongyang state media said the bridge will be used for…
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods came into effect on Tuesday, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon. The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) worth of American products, from steel to…
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex says they were surprised to see a letter sent on behalf of King Charles clarifying that Prince Harry and Meghan remained non-working royals. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of…
Singapore’s government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest paid political leader in the world. Lawrence Wong will see an increase of 1.4 million…
Kenya is mourning the loss of Maureen Nyadida-Lukoye, the beloved wife of renowned psychiatrist Prof. Lukoye W’Atwoli, who passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Prof. Atwoli, the son of COTU…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has dismissed a message circulating on social media asking schools to make financial contributions to facilitate teacher recruitment and promotion interviews. In a statement, TSC said it had become…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is considering a request by the Cereal Millers Association (CMA) to allow the duty-free importation of three million tonnes of white maize. The proposal comes as Kenya…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party leader Dr Oburu Oginga has condoled with Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Hafidh died on September 7, 2026, at Emilio Mzena Memorial…
France Football has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year awards, with Spanish managers dominating the shortlist for the prestigious Johan Cruyff Trophy. The nominations recognise the coaches whose tactical…
Instagram creators say they have lost thousands of pounds after their accounts were suspended or taken down due to fake copyright claims. Extorters have filed bogus claims to the Meta-owned social media platform, then asked for ransoms to…
Monty Don is to step down as the host of Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years, the BBC has announced. The 71-year-old, who is the programme’s longest-serving head gardener, will leave at the end of the current series. In a statement,…
TV chef Nigella Lawson has been praised by critics for her new role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, which returns to Channel 4 later this month. Lawson is taking over from Dame Prue Leith, who said she was leaving the series in…
Yan Diomande is an Ivorian professional footballer born on 14 November 2006 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He operates primarily as a versatile winger capable of playing on either flank, known for his explosive pace, dribbling ability,…
Fredrik André Bjørkan is a Norwegian professional footballer born on 21 August 1998 in Bodø, Norway. He plays as a left-back for Eliteserien club Bodø/Glimt and the Norway national team. He is the son of Aasmund Bjørkan, a former…
Sander Gard Bolin Berge is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. Born on 9 February 1998 in Bærum, Norway, he has established himself as a composed, physical presence in midfield. He is known for his…
