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At Least 24 Children Die in Bukavu School Fire, Officials Report
A blaze at a secondary school in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 24 lives, officials confirmed, with investigations ongoing.
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Police Investigate Suspected Sabotage in Train Derailment in Northwest France
Fragment of rail found on track; 44 injured, 18‑year‑old in critical condition
War and security
Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full‑scale invasion, creating a race against the clock to secure power and water for the population
UN report warns the nation must act swiftly to protect civilians from energy shortages as the severe winter approaches
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Arrest Made in Hanged‑From‑Tree Death of Black Woman
Police arrest a suspect in the 2026 death of Tasia Fortune, a black woman found hanged from a nearby tree in a Mississippi backyard. The arrest follows a week‑long investigation that began after her body was discovered in a vacant lot.
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
At least 35 people have died as a fire has gutted a ferry in the Philippines, while rescuers report that dozens of others are still unaccounted for amid toxic fumes and intense heat.
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Children died after school fire breaks out in Bukavu
A blaze tore through a school in the M23‑occupied city, killing several pupils on 11 September 2026.
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Pentagon Seeks AI to Cut Through Missile Defense Confusion
The U.S. armed forces aim to use artificial intelligence to streamline detection of space and missile threats.
Elections
President Donald Trump attends Pentagon ceremony to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Trump delivers remarks pledging U.S. will never forget the attacks
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Death of Princess Astrid
Royal House mourns the loss of Princess Astrid, who passed away two days after her brother King Harald's funeral.
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Italian civil rights campaigner Emma Bonino dies at age 78
The former Italian deputy and longstanding advocate for civil liberties passed away on 11 September 2026, having reshaped decades of politics.
War and security
Half a Million Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War, British Intelligence Reports
British military intelligence claims half of Russia’s soldiers have died in the conflict, a figure that highlights the toll on the nation.