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Spanish police launch operation to clear Ceuta migrants off beach

MADRID, Sept 18 - Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets into the air and struck people with batons on Friday as they began an operation to clear thousands of migrants off beaches in the North African enclave of Ceuta and move some of…

San Fernando resident arrested, shabu confiscated in buy-bust

A 50-year-old man was arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Langtad, City of Naga, Cebu, on Thursday evening, Sept. 17, 2026.... Keep on reading: San Fernando resident arrested, shabu confiscated in buy-bust

Team New Zealand announce crews for second America’s Cup preliminary regatta

The Naples event, from September 24-27, is the second preliminary regatta in the build-up to the 38th America’s Cup, which will be contested in the Italian city next year.

Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court

A former Syrian official under Assad, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, has been sentenced by a US court to 60 years for torture. He was convicted on multiple counts earlier this year.

South Africa 'feels like a prison' for women amid spate of femicides

South Africa has some of the highest rates of violence against women in the world, and a spate of killings of nine women in the same area in recent weeks has led to renewed outrage. (Image credit: Themba Hadebe)

Europe’s most popular castles and palaces revealed – according to traveller reviews

From Prague Castle to Dracula’s fortress in Romania, these are the European palaces and castles attracting the most attention from travellers in 2026.

WOW Experience Launches TheNaijaDreams, Inviting Nigerians to Share Their Dreams for Nigeria

WOW Experience has launched TheNaijaDreams, a new cultural platform inviting Nigerians to share their dreams for the country and the part they will play. Read More…

Man acquitted in gruesome India murder case found dead

The 50-year-old was freed of all charges by the Indian top court in November last year.

Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Soldiers Went to Libreville

[Premium Times] The gathering brought together 127 senior enlisted leaders and other participants from 26 African countries, alongside the U.S. European, and NATO partners.

MOBO-winning rapper and Top Boy star dies at 44

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

US envoy raps Czech Republic for lagging on defence spending

PRAGUE, Sept 18 - The Czech Republic must spend more on defence to meet required NATO targets, the US ambassador to NATO told a conference in Prague on Friday.

US national VanDyke gets default bail in NIA terror conspiracy case