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WorldSep 17Drug trafficking: Court sentences South African woman to 25 yrs in prisonThe Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years' imprisonment for smuggling 5.75kg of heroin into Nigeria. The post Drug trafficking: Court sentences South African woman to 25 yrs in prison appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 17Fire and rescue force’s swift response to emergencies its biggest strength: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala141 new recruits trained in firefighting, rescue operations and disaster response pass out from Kerala Fire and Rescue Services Academy in ViyyurThe Hindu
WorldSep 17Ancient Chinese scholars drank ink for poetic inspiration or poor handwriting penaltiesWhile the Chinese idiom, “Having ink in their stomach”, serves as a metaphor to commend the knowledgeable, the act of ingesting ink was a common practice among ancient literati. The earliest documentation of ink drinking dates back to the Northern and Southern dynasties (420–589), where it was used as a sanctioned punishment for scholars with illegible handwriting. According to the Book of Sui, the official history of the Sui dynasty (581–618), during an exam administered by a palace attendant...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 17Colombian police arrest suspect for involvement in death of Dutch womanDe Colombiaanse politie heeft een verdachte opgepakt voor betrokkenheid bij de dood van de Nederlandse vrouw Marlies Genz. Het lichaam van de 41-jarige vrouw uit Schagen werd eind mei aangetroffen in een meer in het westen van Colombia. De man werd gisteren in het centrum van de gemeente Salento gearresteerd, op zo'n 160 kilometer van hoofdstad Bogotá, meldt lokaal nieuwsmedium La Crónica del Quindío. Het gaat volgens dat medium om een Venezolaanse man. Hij werd bij een culinair centrum in Salento opgepakt waar hij een baan zou hebben, schrijft het nieuwsmedium. Hij wordt vandaag voor de rechtNOS Buitenland
WorldSep 17Gran Canaria: how an Atlantic island is emphasising its year-round appealGran Canaria blends beaches, volcanic mountains, UNESCO heritage, starry skies and Michelin dining into a year-round, sustainable escape for European travellers.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 17510 NCC cadets from across south India trek Tirumala hills in eight-day AP TREK-I expedition at TirupatiThe 5 (Andhra) Girls Battalion runs the camp in four mixed batches drawn from five Directorates, with treks up the Tirumala hills and visits to the Regional Science Centre and S.V. Zoological ParkThe Hindu
WorldSep 17NBA star Irving pledges to pay Al-Shaair’s NFL fine over Hind Rajab messageHouston Texans' linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for wearing the name of Hind Rajab on his eye black.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 17Sikkim’s sewerage system ‘remains underdeveloped compared to national benchmarks’: reportA new baseline study shows the Himalayan State winning on paper while its pipes, plants, and workforce struggle to keep paceThe Hindu
WorldSep 17South Korea to send rapid response team to Nagoya Asian GamesSouth Korea will deploy a joint rapid response team to Nagoya during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games to protect Korean nationals and provide consular assistance.koreajoongangdaily_joins · south korea
WorldSep 17'Napoli on the Road': London pizzeria crowned world’s best at global awardsFounded by chef Michele Pascarella, London's 'Napoli on the Road' took the top spot ahead of the reigning champ 'Una Pizza Napoletana'.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 17Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred on appeal trial in France for rapeLe chanteur marocain Saad Lamjarred, condamné à six ans de prison pour viol et violences aggravées, est jugé en appel à partir du 17 septembre à Créteil. Il comparaîtra libre sous contrôle judiciaire.Jeune Afrique
WorldSep 17Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goalFormer England captain David Beckham backs his Inter Miami player Lionel Messi for Ballon d'Or after Campeones Cup win.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 17Messi’s 100th Miami Goal Seals First Campeones Cup TitleVictory gave 39-year-old Messi his first trophy of the year, two months after the heartbreak of losing the 2026 World Cup final to Spain with Argentina. The post Messi’s 100th Miami Goal Seals First Campeones Cup Title appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldSep 17WATCH: Deaf scuba diver makes historyABC News' Danny New talks to Thomas Koch, who made history as the first deaf inductee into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.ABC News
WorldSep 17Latest news bulletin | September 17th, 2026 – MiddayCatch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 17F1 Azerbaijan GP: practice and qualifying times, how and where to watch Formula 1The 2026 season continues on the Baku street circuit, one of the fastest and most particular tracks on the calendar. The weekend will have an exceptional schedule: practice will begin on Thursday and qualifying will take place on Friday.Clarín
WorldSep 17NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell talks growth opportunities, possible international expansionCEO Steve O’Donnell said NASCAR's media strategy and the upcoming film "Days of Thunder 2" will help raise brand awareness and broaden its fan base.CNBC
WorldSep 17He exposed Nicaragua's dictatorship. Now, the U.S. wants to deport him thereJournalists, human rights advocates and dissidents who were persecuted in Nicaragua and sought safety in the U.S. are increasingly being targeted for deportation.LA Times
WorldSep 17"Minotaur" by Andrey Zvyagintsev to represent France at OscarsA marital drama set against the war in Ukraine, produced by French companies, will compete for the best international film Oscar in March 2027. A "subtle and judicious" choice, according to film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 17Macklemore donates $1 million to Palestinian aid: 'I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation'The rapper, who was dropped from Ed Sheeran's US tour for saying "Free Palestine" on stage, has challenged billionaire Robert Kraft to match his donation.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 17Chechen activist Mansur Movlayev attempted suicide for second time in a week in Kazakhstan over extradition threat to RussiaChechen activist Mansur Movlayev has attempted to take his own life for a second time, the Anti-War Committee of Russia reported.Meduza [en]
WorldSep 17Tamil was given prominence during Madurai Meenakshi temple consecration, says HR&CE Minister“We invited 24 Oduvars from various parts of Tamil Nadu and they rendered the pathigams,” Minister Ramesh told The Hindu, rejecting allegations that Tamil was not given due importance during the celebrationsThe Hindu
WorldSep 17Chosen to become king in Uganda, a ninth-division English goalkeeper prefers to declineLe footballeur de 36 ans a choisi les cages de foot plutôt que la couronne, et a refusé le titre. Il souhaite rester vivre en Angleterre avec sa femme et son fils et participer avec son équipe aux qualifications de la FA Cup.Le Figaro International
WorldSep 17With a sensual photo, Virginia from Bandana announced a new musical project with her boyfriend, 19 years her juniorLa cantante volvió a hacer frente a las críticas que recibió desde que oficializó su relación.“Para los que dicen que estoy robando”, lanzó, irónica.Clarín
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