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Falklands Tensions Escalate as Argentina’s Milei Threatens Sanctions Over Major Oil Project

Argentina has sharply escalated its long-running dispute with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, with President Javier Milei threatening tougher economic measures against companies involved in oil development around the British-controlled territory. In a televised national address, Milei said Argentina would move to strengthen sanctions against energy companies working on the Sea Lion oil project, arguing that the development represents a direct challenge to Argentina's sovereignty claim. His government […]

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Foreign

Powerful Storm Batters Toronto, Leaving Tens of Thousands Without Power as Flooding and Fallen Trees Disrupt the City

A powerful thunderstorm has battered Toronto, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and large hail that caused widespread flooding, damaged property and left tens of thousands of residents without electricity. The storm swept across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches in parts of southern Ontario. By 8pm, at least 45,000 Toronto Hydro customers were without power, with fallen trees and power lines […]

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Foreign

Kylian Mbappé Named Among 26 Targets in Alleged Kidnap Plot Uncovered by French Police

Real Madrid and France star Kylian Mbappé was reportedly among 26 wealthy and high-profile individuals targeted in an alleged kidnapping and home-invasion plot uncovered by French investigators. The investigation centres on an 18-year-old suspect identified as Clément L., who was formally placed under investigation in Nanterre on August 21 over allegations linked to organised robbery. Investigators reportedly believe he was involved in a series of attacks and planned kidnappings carried […]

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Foreign

Sánchez Under Pressure as Spain Grapples With 72,000-Migrant Crisis in Ceuta

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing mounting political pressure over the unprecedented migrant crisis in Ceuta after an estimated 72,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave in late July. Speaking to parliament on Thursday, Sánchez rejected accusations that his government had been warned about the scale of the influx and failed to act. He said there was no evidence that Morocco had deliberately organised the mass crossing […]

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Foreign

Norway Seizes Russian Ship in Arctic Over $4.2 Billion Crimea Compensation Claim

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian-owned vessel in the Arctic as Ukraine steps up efforts to recover billions of dollars awarded over assets taken during Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea. The vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized in the Svalbard archipelago following a Norwegian court order requested by Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz. The company is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award against Russia, which has refused to […]

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News

El Niño Intensifies: Strongest Event in Decades Could Bring Extreme Heat, Drought and Floods

The world is entering a period of heightened weather risk as a rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens to disrupt rainfall, temperatures and weather patterns across several regions through 2027. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says El Niño is now firmly established and is expected to intensify into a very strong event later this year, with an almost 100% probability that it will persist through February 2027. Forecasts indicate the event […]

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Entertainment

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Reveals $1.2 Billion Debt, but Says His Wealth Strategy Is Not for Everyone

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the bestselling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has revealed that he is associated with about $1.2 billion in debt, while warning his followers not to simply copy the strategy that led to the huge borrowing. The figure has attracted attention because Kiyosaki has spent decades promoting the use of debt and leverage to acquire assets and build wealth. However, the $1.2 billion figure […]

today2 September 2026 20

Local

Passport Alert: NIS Announces UK Intervention Dates

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced provisional dates and locations for a special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, following the deployment of a Passport Intervention Team from its headquarters in Abuja. The exercise is being carried out on the directive of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and is aimed at assisting Nigerians in the UK who need to obtain new passports, renew existing passports or […]

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Football

Luxembourg Drops Approval for Israel Bonds, Raising Fresh Questions Over Israel’s Access to European Investor

Luxembourg has decided not to renew its approval for Israel’s government bonds, creating uncertainty over how Israel will continue issuing the debt across European Union markets. The decision took effect on the 1st of September 2026 after Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), allowed the existing prospectus for Israel Bonds to expire at the end of August. Israel Bonds are debt securities issued by the […]

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