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Conflicts & Security

Nature Defenders Face Rising Threats as Self-Defence Units Form

One land defender was murdered every three days in 2025, according to Global Witness, prompting the formation of self-defence units in response to threats from organized crime.

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Economy

Slave-trade wealth embedded in Britain’s financial system, research finds

The Bank of England and the British financial system were deeply involved in the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans for centuries, according to new research.

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Africa

Discovery of Seven Women’s Bodies Sparks Femicide Anger in South Africa

The discovery of seven women's bodies around Johannesburg's international airport has sparked fear and anger over femicide, according to The Guardian.

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Africa

US Limits Visas for South African Officials Over Alleged Discrimination

The US has announced visa restrictions targeting individuals it accuses of discriminating against South Africa's white minority, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Mount Fuji Off-Season Climbers to Pay Rescue Fees

Starting next year, climbers who need helicopter rescues on Mount Fuji during the off-season will be charged, according to Japanese authorities.

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Discovery

Journalist, Pilot Among Three Killed in LA Helicopter Crash

A photojournalist and pilot were among three people killed after an NBC Los Angeles helicopter crashed in the city's suburbs, the station confirmed. The incident occurred while the aircraft was covering a deadly bus crash.

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Music

Drake Announces 2027 Tour as Kendrick Lamar Surpasses His Earnings Record

Drake announced plans for a 2027 tour following the release of his surrealistic film FOMO, while Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour recently surpassed Drake’s previous tour in total earnings.

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Leaders

Mariska Hargitay Wins Emmys, Hosts 78th Awards

Mariska Hargitay, 62, won two Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne' and will host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to do so in 15 years.

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Markets

Stock Market Moves and Global Events on 16 September

On 16 September, several major developments unfolded across the stock market and international news, including significant orders and partnerships in India and legal decisions in South Korea.

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Football

La Liga Roundup: Barcelona and Real Madrid secure narrow wins

Barcelona and Real Madrid both earned crucial victories in La Liga on Tuesday, with Lamine Yamal and Carlos Espí scoring decisive late goals to secure their teams' wins.

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Public Health

Ebola outbreak in DRC has peaked, say authorities, as infection rates slow

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has declared that the Ebola outbreak has peaked, as infection rates begin to slow down, according to health authorities.

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US Politics

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in ballots

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Donald Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting, rejecting his emergency petition in a 7-2 decision. According to T-Online, the ruling prevents the president from influencing the 2026 midterm elections through changes to postal procedures.

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2,000 protestan en Bucarest contra prohibición de exportar ovejas

La policía antidisturbios se enfrentó con ganaderos y pastores rumano en una protesta contra la prohibición de exportar ganado por enfermedades, informó Al Jazeera.

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Markets

Romanian Shepherds and Farmers Clash with Police Over EU Ban

Riot police clashed with Romanian shepherds and farmers during a protest against a ban on livestock exports due to disease, according to Al Jazeera.

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US Politics

Brazil’s Supreme Court in Ferocious Fight Amid Election

Brazil’s supreme court is experiencing its worst crisis since the return of democracy in the 1980s as two judges clash on the eve of the presidential election, according to The Guardian.

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