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Trump Promises $5,000 ‘Dividend’ If Republicans Hold Congress in Midterms

US President Donald Trump has promised to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in November’s midterm elections, unveiling the proposal as he seeks to energise voters ahead of a difficult campaign. Trump announced the plan during the Republican Party’s first ever midterm convention in Dallas, describing the payment as a “Trump dividend” and suggesting it would reward Americans for the economic gains he says his […]

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Philippines Ferry Fire Leaves Five Dead as More Than 80 People Remain Missing

At least five people have died and more than 80 remain unaccounted for after a passenger ferry caught fire off the coast of the Philippines, triggering a major search-and-rescue operation near the popular tourist destination of Coron. The MV June Aster was travelling from Manila to Coron in Palawan province when the fire broke out at around 6:45pm on Wednesday, September 9. The vessel was carrying 134 people — 117 […]

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Bangladesh Battles World’s Worst Measles Outbreak as Vaccination Gaps Put Children at Risk

Bangladesh is battling what is now being described as the world’s worst measles outbreak, with nearly 1,000 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths and more than 166,000 suspected cases recorded since March 2026. The outbreak has hit children particularly hard, with those under five making up the majority of cases. Infants and children who missed routine vaccinations are among the most vulnerable as the highly contagious virus continues to spread across […]

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US Escalates Canada Trade War With New Bans on Dairy, Alcohol and Motorbikes

The trade war between the United States and Canada has entered a new phase, with President Donald Trump ordering a ban on several Canadian products including alcoholic drinks, dairy goods and motorcycles, just as Canada's latest retaliatory tariffs on American goods came into force. The latest US restrictions will begin on September 29, while some additional US tariffs announced alongside the bans will take effect earlier, on September 15. The […]

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Eiffel Tower Reopens After Staff Walkout Over Treatment of Women During Hindu Visit

The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed after staff walked out in protest over female employees reportedly being removed from certain positions during a private visit by a Hindu religious group, sparking a debate over gender equality, religious accommodation and France’s secular values. The incident took place on September 5 during a visit by around 100 members of the Hindu organisation BAPS, which was in France for events linked to the […]

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Iran Doubles Petrol Price for Heavy Users as War and Inflation Deepen Economic Strain

Iran has raised the price of petrol for its heaviest consumers, introducing another difficult measure as the country struggles with the economic fallout from months of war, sanctions and rising inflation. The new price applies to motorists who use more than 110 litres of petrol a month. Their additional fuel allowance will now cost 100,000 Iranian rials per litre, roughly double the previous rate. The first 110 litres remain available […]

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King Charles Sets Clear Limits on Harry and Meghan’s Royal Status After UK Return

Prince Harry and Meghan have been left “a little surprised” after Buckingham Palace issued a formal letter making clear that their return to the UK does not mean they are returning as working royals. The letter sent on behalf of King Charles by the Lord Chamberlain, was circulated to Harry’s team as well as government departments, military officials and Lord Lieutenants. It was intended to prevent confusion over how the […]

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Renoir Museum Heist: Three Paintings Stolen as Thieves Escape With €9 Million in Art

Three paintings by French Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir have been stolen from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera after two thieves broke into the museum before dawn on Tuesday. A fourth artwork was taken but abandoned during the getaway, with the stolen works estimated by the mayor’s office to be worth around €9 million. The museum’s alarm was triggered at 5:48am local time, and municipal police arrived […]

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France Unveils More Than €1 Billion in Emergency Aid as Extreme Weather Leaves Farmers Facing Massive Losses

France has announced more than €1 billion in emergency support for farmers hit by an exceptionally hot and dry summer, as record heatwaves, drought and wildfires have caused severe damage to crops, livestock and farm finances. The aid package, announced on September 4 by Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard, is designed both to compensate farmers for exceptional losses and to help them restart production. The government says the scale of the […]

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