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Dozens arrested in major anti-LGBTQ raids in Turkey
Turkish police on Sunday swooped on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and activists said.
Leftwing opposition seen leading Sweden election, far-right losing ground
Sweden's left-wing parties led in Sunday's general election, according to two exit polls published after voting ended, with the far-right seen losing ground.
Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'
Poland and Ukraine on Sunday denounced Russian strikes close to the Polish border, including on a Warsaw-bound train and near a frontier checkpoint -- as an "escalation" in the war.
iPhone 18預購後出現可疑扣款 四間銀行調查未授權交易
iPhone 18 Pro系列開放預購後,多名網民表示未成功購機卻收到信用卡扣款通知。滙豐、恒生、渣打及中銀表示會調查受影響客戶的交易,並在適用情況下啟動退單程序。
اليورو يستقر في البنوك المصرية وأعلى سعر للبيع 59.85 جنيه
استقرت أسعار اليورو في البنوك المصرية في بداية تعاملات الأحد 13 سبتمبر 2026، وسجل مصرف أبوظبي الإسلامي أعلى سعر للبيع عند 59.85 جنيه، وسط ترقب قرار الفائدة الأميركي الأربعاء المقبل.
ستاندرد آند بورز تثبت تصنيف السعودية عند A+
أبقت الوكالة النظرة المستقبلية مستقرة، مستندة إلى مرونة الاقتصاد وقدرات تصدير الطاقة.
Lights out in Laos as electricity exports surge
Isolated, under-developed Laos brands itself the "Battery of Southeast Asia", powering its neighbours with dozens of hydroelectric plants, but frequent power outages leave its own people in the dark.
Venezuelans outside Caracas say capital not sharing blackout burden
Josner Herrera is sick and tired of dealing with daily power cuts, especially when her part of western Venezuela produces a fair bit of electricity.
BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.
Quebec Brokerage Qubit Insurance Announces New Data on Coverage Shortfalls as Rebuilding Costs Rise
Qubit Insurance, an independent, AMF-licensed brokerage serving clients across Quebec, has revealed that a significant portion of Quebec homeowners may be underinsured due to rising construction costs. In a recent review of 1,200 new client policies, the brokerage found that 38% were underinsured relative to current rebuilding costs by an average of 16%.
Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses
Calls are growing louder in Europe for action against "pervert" smart glasses after secretly filmed footage of girls and women appeared online -- with a petition in Britain demanding a ban on their sale.
Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance: US media
Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.
Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming future
Farmer Pema Dema had never even heard of hazelnuts when she was first recruited to begin growing them on her land in Bhutan's Thimphu region.
Dance Fitness Tempe Announces Expansion of Accessible Digital Movement Programs
Dance Fitness Tempe today announced the launch of expanded digital dance content and free online workout programs aimed at making movement accessible to its growing global community.
Europe saw record summer air traffic despite Mideast war: Eurocontrol
Europe's skies were at their busiest ever during the summer holiday period from July to August, despite disruptions caused by the Middle East war, according to Eurocontrol data published Friday.
UK lawmakers throw out bill to legalise assisted dying
British MPs on Friday rejected a bill to legalise assisted dying in a knife-edge vote, a blow to campaigners in favour of the controversial procedure that is legal in a host of countries including Canada and Switzerland.
US inflation steady in August, fueling Fed rate hike expectations
US consumer inflation came in unchanged at 3.4 percent in August, government data showed Friday, with persistent high prices raising expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in the world's largest economy next week.
Czech antitrust office lets Turkey's Pegasus Airlines buy Smartwings
The Czech antitrust office UOHS said Friday it had allowed Pegasus Airlines to buy the Czech airline Smartwings as the Turkish low-cost carrier seeks to boost its presence in Europe.
Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry
Nepal estimates the reconstruction bill after deadly floods sparked by a glacial mountain collapse last month will amount to $4.78 billion, the foreign ministry said on Friday.
Investors on edge as energy costs, surging bond yields roil markets
High oil prices and US diesel prices at record levels kept inflation fears at the fore on Friday, ratcheting up expectations that more central banks will have to hike interest rates despite the risk of weighing on economic growth.
JUMO and Standard Bank launch Social Finance Framework to scale inclusive finance in Africa
Designed to support the mobilisation of sustainable funding for financial inclusion and economic empowerment across Africa.
UK lawmakers to vote again on failed assisted dying bill
British MPs were on Friday set to vote again on an assisted dying bill as protesters both for and against the proposed legislation gathered outside parliament.
Yemen's Houthis complete takeover of Bab al-Mandab area: govt official to AFP
Yemen's Houthis seized on Friday a key Red Sea island in the middle of the Bab al-Mandab strait, completing a push to take control of a waterway crucial to Saudi oil exports, a local government official and eyewitnesses told AFP.
French comedy show 'Call my agent' makes film comeback
French showbiz comedy series "Call My Agent" is back as a feature-length film with cameos from Hollywood stars George Clooney and Eva Longoria, with critics saying that for once, a movie made from a series has hit the mark.
Fast-pace dance takes I.Coast's working-class streets by storm
On the streets of a working-class Abidjan neighbourhood, hundreds of young people gather every week after class to dance the biama, a high-tempo combo of acrobatic twists, frenetic footwork and funny facial expressions.
Researchers eye AI revolution in natural disaster forecasts
A revolution in forecasting natural disasters is underway, say researchers in Switzerland who are training AI models on vast troves of NASA climate data to produce potentially-lifesaving data at lightning speed.
Appreciation, anger await as Trump heads to Irish golf resort
In the windswept village of Doonbeg on Ireland's Atlantic coast, Donald Trump is less polarising US president and more golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to a remote corner of the country.
US braces for inflation report that may push Fed to hike rates
A consumer inflation report due Friday could pave the way towards the US central bank's first interest rate hike in more than three years, as the war with Iran drives energy costs higher.
Gridko Wins Overall 2026 NATDA TRAILmakER Trophy in Its First Year Entering the Show
In its first year competing at the trailer industry's largest annual show, Gridko beat every other category winner to take the Overall Trophy
NationWide Self Storage Expands Business Storage Advantage Program Across More Unit Sizes and Locations
Businesses can receive their first 4 weeks FREE plus 10% off ongoing rent, with select units also offering a $100 in-store credit on moving supplies
Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Shares 9/11 Remembrance Message
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2026 / Allied Universal®, the world's largest security and facility services company, will share a remembrance message from its Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The message honors those who lost their lives, the families and communities forever affected, and the first responders and others who demonstrated extraordinary courage and service.
Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit coloured by wars
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the Indian capital on Friday ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be dominated by wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges.