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WorldSep 16Messi set for Argentina farewell, included in squad to face BeninLionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The post Messi set for Argentina farewell, included in squad to face Benin appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16Lab at Oxford University, Bengaluru NGO ShikshaLokam release playbook on how governments and civil society can work togetherThe playbook identifies three priorities for stronger government-civil society partnerships: clear roles, working with existing public systems, and building trustThe Hindu
WorldSep 16Singapore court rejects 90-year-old’s spousal support claim against ex-wife, 89A Singapore family court rejected a 90-year-old man’s claim for spousal maintenance from his 89-year-old wife, noting that both of them are in the twilight of their lives. The court also noted that the man would receive more than S$2 million (US$1.6 million) from the matrimonial pool, comprising the couple’s assets to be divided in the divorce, and his wife was a retiree living on a pension. The former couple were married for more than 64 years and have three children, all aged above 60, a...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 16Starship Troopers director confirms uniforms beloved by Donald Trump are Nazi-inspiredPaul Verhoeven says film’s point is that the characters are ‘fascists without knowing that they’re fascists’The Independent World
WorldSep 16Aiyedatiwa issues 14-day ultimatum to kidnappers in Ondo forests—Mobilises security agencies, hunters to raid hideouts By Dayo Johnson, Akure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared war on criminal elements, particularly kidnappers hiding in forest reserves across the state to perpetrate illicit activities. Consequently, he has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the criminals to vacate the forests or face severe consequences. The […] The post Aiyedatiwa issues 14-day ultimatum to kidnappers in Ondo forests appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldSep 16The 'silent waste' of Greek seas: Thousands of concrete blocks lifted from seabedReducing them is the goal of the 'Fishing For Litter' programme, which has recovered more than 6,000 concrete blocks from the seabed since 2019.EuroNews [en]
WorldSep 16José Martí, Cuban philosopher, vindicated a way of life that remains relevant: "Helping those in need is not only part of duty, but also of happiness"The Cuban writer, poet, and national hero addressed the sense of human dignity in his works. His literary legacy, the vocation of service as a virtue and not a moral obligation.Clarín
WorldSep 16Quote of the day, from the writer Ursula K. Le Guin: “It is good to have an destination to head towards; but in the end, what matters is the journey”Cuál es la lección detrás de estas palabras, que provienen del libro más popular y celebrado de la autora estadounidense.Clarín
WorldSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop outMore artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 16Hong Kong court terminates trial after suspect in deadly 1991 hold-up dies of cancerA Hong Kong court has terminated a trial arising from a deadly shooting during a botched robbery three decades ago after the defendant died in custody earlier this week. The High Court on Wednesday discharged a seven-member jury presiding over the trial of Wen Wenye, who allegedly took part in the murder and attempted robbery at Shun Fat Company, a second-hand goods shop in Sham Shui Po, on June 9, 1991. A government statement on Monday said Wen, 62, died in hospital that afternoon after he was...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 16Gurugram hit-and-run case: Victim says Bainsla’s arrest not enough, demands strict actionBiker Sia also hit back at comments made by accused Bainsla’s cousin Kamal, who claimed that she was “playing the victim card”The Hindu
WorldSep 16‘AISA seeks FIR over alleged death threats to national president Neha Bora in UPStudent body says threatening messages and voice notes were sent to its official contact number; complaint names sender’s mobile numberThe Hindu
WorldSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper MacklemoreEd Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.NPR News
WorldSep 16FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against EnglandOlubunmi Fadipe, head coach of Formidable Under-15 Girls Football Academy, cautioned the team against reading too much into the emphatic win over New Caledonia The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against England appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WorldSep 16Manchester derby VAR error caused by ‘tunnel vision’: Pro Ref chief WebbHoward Webb says the referees' body is disappointed with the decision to allow Haaland's goal against Manchester United.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 16‘I am a TamPunj and would not live anywhere else but Chennai’An individual expresses a strong sense of identity as a 'TamPunj' and a preference for living only in Chennai. This highlights personal connection to a specific cultural and geographical location.The Hindu
WorldSep 16‘Baby boss’ in China wins hearts after clip shows him playfully courting customers outside eateryA Chinese boy with a remarkable talent for engaging customers at his family’s restaurant in central China has gone viral, drawing entertaining reactions from both domestic and international netizens. The four-and-a-half-year-old child gained overnight fame after a Serbian expat in China posted a video of him being approached in front of a diner in Huangshan, Anhui province, on his account @saitie, on September 12. In the video, the young boy skilfully attracted customers in front of his family’s...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 16Virgilio Antón, mayor of a tiny municipality in Cuenca, seeks workers: "We need plumbers, builders, electricians and carpenters"El mandatario publicó un video en el que insta a la gente de ciudad a mudarse a Santa Cruz de Moya.Cuáles son las ventajas, según él, de vivir en una localidad pequeña.Clarín
WorldSep 16Messi visit row in Keralam: Police register FIR against Anto Augustine, Reporter Broadcasting CompanyAccused booked on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracyThe Hindu
WorldSep 16Delhi Police constable suspended for displaying firearms on reels, while on BRICS dutyMr. Bangar was posted at one of the hotels as part of security arrangementsThe Hindu
WorldSep 16Football: Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid defeat Elche despite late scareReal Madrid narrowly defeated Elche (3-2) in Matchday 6 of La Liga. Kylian Mbappé scored a goal and provided an assist.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 16Human rights panel calls for effective early warning systems in human-wildlife conflict zones in KeralamWildlife movement routes and conflict-prone hotspots should be mapped and kept under continuous surveillance, according to Kerala State Human Rights Commission’s latest orderThe Hindu
WorldSep 16South Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footageA South Korean crime lord convicted of murder in the Philippines reportedly planned to escape prison by strapping himself to a drone – until his own accomplice’s rehearsal footage gave the game away. Park Wang-yeol, 47, was sentenced in 2022 to 60 years behind bars for the killing of three South Koreans in a sugar cane field outside Bacolod City in 2016, a crime that earned him the nickname “sugar cane field killer”. The drone-assisted escape plot was planned for earlier this year, in the weeks...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 16Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – MorningCatch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.EuroNews [en]