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WorldSep 16'La bola negra' by Los Javis shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2027 OscarsWith further possible nominations for the civil‑war drama yet to be announced, the film, hailed at Cannes and TIFF for its three intertwined 'queer' stories, pulls ahead of the other Spanish contenders: "El ser querido" by Sorogoyen and "Los domingos" by Ruíz de Azúa.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 16Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years to close.DW News [en]
WorldSep 1610 things to know about late Nollywood icon Olu JacobsVeteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. The post 10 things to know about late Nollywood icon Olu Jacobs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in?Burglary rates vary widely across the EU as Europe's security alarm market flourishes.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 16Why deploying clerics to forests can end banditry – GumiAhmad Gumi says soft-power dialogue, specifically religious education, is the key to resolving the banditry crisis in Nigeria’s North-west region. The post Why deploying clerics to forests can end banditry – Gumi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 16German drama 'Blindspot Berlin' revisits 2016 Christmas market attackA decade after the terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, a new miniseries looks into the institutional failures that allowed the deadly truck rampage to happen.DW News [en]
WorldSep 16Canada to become first 'associate member' of the EUThe status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 16Lionel Messi set for Argentina farewell in Oct 6 friendly against BeninMessi will make his 208th and final appearance in the 'farewell he truly deserves', says Argentina football's chief.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 16Von der Leyen offers Carney that "Canada become the first associate member of the EU"La presidenta de la Comisión lanza su propuesta en pleno enfrentamiento entre el primer ministro canadiense y Trump. "Vemos el mundo de la misma manera", defiende la alta funcionaria alemana LeerEl Mundo
WorldSep 16Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 84The family called on all social media bloggers and influencers to respect their privacy as they mourn. The post Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 84 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldSep 16WFP: More than a million people in South Sudan at risk of losing food aidAfricanews [en]
WorldSep 16Lokesh inaugurates two P4-renovated government schools in NelloreRSR High School and Devireddy Sarada High School renovated at a cost of ₹21.40 crore through private fundingThe Hindu
WorldSep 16Soccer: Bologna sack Tedesco, bring in PalladinoFormer Fiorentina, Atalanta and Monza boss signs contract running until 2029ANSA [en]
WorldSep 16Girls flag football is fastest-growing high school sportData: NFHS; Map: Brad Jennings/AxiosGirls flag football has become the fastest-growing high school sport, as tens of thousands take up a game that barely had a varsity footprint a few years ago.Why it matters: Few girls high school sports have moved from niche to mainstream so quickly, broadening athletic opportunities in the process.By the numbers: More than 102,000 girls played high school flag football in 2025-26, a 551% increase in the past four years, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations.Catch up quick: In 2024, just 12 states sanctioned high school girlsAxios
WorldSep 16Morning news briefThe Fed is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday, new reports detail the damage and $30 billion price tag of the Iran war, Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge's ruling.NPR News
WorldSep 16Marcelo Gallardo operation in Ecuador: how is the plan to give a quality leap to the National Team that wants to be a protagonistSeven months after leaving River, "El Muñeco" faces a new challenge at the head of the "Tricolor" National Team, which recently reached the round of 16 in the World Cup. His arrival caused a revolution in the country, so much so that even President Daniel Noboa, intends to receive him.Clarín
WorldSep 16The 50 Best Hotels 2026: Rosewood Hong Kong named No.1 as 21 European hotels included in rankingThe top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 16A rare pre-Hispanic "dice" found in Peru raises new questions about the "cloud warriors"The object, shaped like an elongated prism, is made of sandstone and features horizontal incisions on its faces. It was found in the Peruvian Amazon region by a group of archaeologists from the Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University.Clarín
WorldSep 16Nigerian man accused of killing London railway worker after missing trainA Nigerian man, Ayodele Jamgbadi has been accused of fatally punching a 61-year-old railway worker, Jorge Ortega after missing his train at Ilford Station in east London, a court has heard. The post Nigerian man accused of killing London railway worker after missing train appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Teachers Want Screen Time Limits In School, TooA new Gallup poll found that a majority of teachers “strongly” or “somewhat” support screen time limits in school, but the policies are hard to enforce.NYT US
WorldSep 16Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remains blockedBy Efe Onodjae The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remained blocked as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, amid an ongoing traffic gridlock along the busy highway. A check by Vanguard on the social media platform X showed that the road was still impassable as of the time of filing this report. Motorists and commuters using […] The post Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remains blocked appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics ChampionshipsThe 2029 championships will mark the first time the flagship World Athletics event is staged on African soil. The post Kenya wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 16Farewell to Suica PenguinPeople line up on opening day for popular Japanese stationery store Hobonichi at Tokyo Station on Wednesday. The store is doing a collab with Japan’s famous Suica Penguin…Japan Today
WorldSep 16French after-school care employee gets one year house arrest for sexual abuseIn Parijs is een medewerker van een naschoolse opvang veroordeeld tot een jaar huisarrest voor het seksueel misbruiken van negen meisjes. Ook krijgt hij een voorwaardelijke celstraf van vier jaar. Het misbruik vond plaats op een school in Parijs tussen september 2022 en januari 2024 bij kinderen van 5 tot 10 jaar. De 38-jarige Michaël M. raakte hen aan op de rug, billen, en in één geval onder de kleding op de geslachtsdelen. De man bekende tijdens de rechtszaak de kinderen te hebben misbruikt en zei dat het wel moest zijn gebeurd "als de kinderen het zeggen". Hij moet een jaar lang thuis een eNOS Buitenland