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Armed conflicts and attacks
The Ghana Army says that Battalion 92 of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon will return to Ghana following a year of duty in southern Lebanon. (GhanaWeb)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana_Army
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Interim_Force_in_Lebanon
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghana
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Lebanon
- https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Ghana-Battalion-92-returns-home-after-Lebanon-peacekeeping-mission-2052014
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Armed conflicts and attacks
A Russian drone attacks a train bound for Warsaw, Poland, at Yahodyn station in western Ukraine, shortly after former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and top EU security officials had passed through the airspace. Former U.S. CIA director David Petraeus was also at the station at the time of the strike but was unharmed. (BBC News)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmanned_Systems_Forces_of_Russia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_in_Ukraine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warsaw
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahodyn_railway_station
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ukraine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Johnson
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Director_of_the_Central_Intelligence_Agency
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Petraeus
- https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5zg41dkqwo
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Disasters and accidents
Six people die, 97 are rescued and 140 remain missing after the sinking of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry in the Java Sea, Indonesia. (BBC News)
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Disasters and accidents
One person dies, 12 are rescued, and more than 30 remain missing after the sinking of the MV Matui ferry off Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, during rough seas. (ABC News Australia) (The Guardian)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espiritu_Santo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanuatu
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/passenger-and-crew-missing-after-ferry-sinks-near-vanuatu/107147060
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/13/one-dead-and-more-than-30-missing-after-ferry-sinks-off-vanuatu-coast-in-rough-seas
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Disasters and accidents
A multiple-vehicle collision on a major highway in Western Cape, South Africa, kills at least 21 people and leaves four others injured, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation. (AP)
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International relations
Myanmar's Union Government revokes Kyaw Moe Tun's status as the country's permanent representative to the United Nations, accusing him of illegal activities, as the UN Credentials Committee prepares to consider the country's disputed representation. (AFP via France 24)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Government_of_Myanmar
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyaw_Moe_Tun
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_representative_to_the_United_Nations
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Credentials_Committee
- https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260913-myanmar-says-un-envoy-illegitimate-ahead-of-credentials-decision
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Law and crime
Three people are killed and 15 others are injured when gunfire erupted outside a school in Cotabato City, Bangsamoro, Philippines, used as a polling station for the Bangsamoro Parliament election the following day. Police say that members of rival political factions clashed while competing to be first in line to vote. (AFP via The Star)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotabato_City
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangsamoro
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polling_station
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Bangsamoro_Parliament_election
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_National_Police
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_faction
- https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/09/14/three-shot-dead-15-wounded-ahead-of-polls-in-philippine-muslim-enclave
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Law and crime
Law enforcement agents rescue eight people who they say were forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel from a clandestine clinic in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. Police arrest six suspected guards and seize drugs, weapons, and ammunition. (Al Jazeera)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_enforcement_in_Mexico
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalisco_New_Generation_Cartel
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clandestine_chemistry
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tecalitlán
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalisco
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/12/mexican-authorities-rescue-eight-from-violent-cartels-secret-site
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Law and crime
An attack on the Panguna mine in the autonomous region of Bougainville, in Papua New Guinea, injures personnel and destroys equipment amid opposition to plans to reopen the copper mine. (AFP via France 24) (Reuters)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panguna_mine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_Papua_New_Guinea
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_Region_of_Bougainville
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papua_New_Guinea
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_mine
- https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260914-bougainville-leader-says-violence-won-t-stop-panguna-mine-re-opening
- https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/attack-hits-panguna-camp-bougainville-backs-copper-mine-restart-2026-09-13/
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Law and crime
Turkish police detain at least 63 people in raids targeting LGBTQ+ organizations and venues across several provinces. The justice ministry says investigations involve 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 businesses over alleged offences including prostitution and obscenity. (Al Jazeera)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_police
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTQ_rights_in_Turkey
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_Turkey
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Justice_(Turkey)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_in_Turkey
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obscenity
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/14/turkish-authorities-launch-anti-lgbtq-raids-detaining-dozens
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Politics and elections
The Assembly of Kosovo is declared constituted by acting president and speaker Albulena Haxhiu, but without the deputy speaker from the PDK. The Assembly then accepts the fourth cabinet of incumbent prime minister Albin Kurti. The PDK and the AAK both challenge the legitimacy of Kurti's government at the Constitutional Court. (AP) (Reuters)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assembly_of_Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_(law)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_Assembly_of_Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albulena_Haxhiu
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_of_Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Cabinet_of_Albin_Kurti
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albin_Kurti
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_for_the_Future_of_Kosovo
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_Court_of_Kosovo
- https://apnews.com/article/kosovo-government-kurti-crisis-5c3727cfbcf04a3cc5734972fa6ea6c0
- https://www.reuters.com/world/kosovo-parliament-re-elects-albin-kurti-prime-minister-2026-09-13/
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Politics and elections
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sanctions his former press secretary, Iuliia Mendel, and nine others for allegedly spreading Russian propaganda and supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine. The 10-year sanctions include asset freezes and trade restrictions. (Reuters)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Ukraine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volodymyr_Zelenskyy
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Press_secretary
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iuliia_Mendel
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_propaganda
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_war
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukraine
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_freeze
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_restriction
- https://www.reuters.com/world/ukraines-zelenskiy-imposes-sanctions-former-press-secretary-2026-09-13/
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Sports
American player Breanna Stewart is awarded MVP of the tournament, while Belgian player Emma Meesseman is the top scorer, averaging 21 points per game. (USA Today)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breanna_Stewart
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most_valuable_player
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium_women's_national_basketball_team
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Meesseman
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_scorekeeping
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Points_per_game
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2026/09/13/breanna-stewart-wins-fiba-womens-world-cup-mvp-leads-all-tournament-team/91749717007/
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Sports
In tennis, Alexander Zverev wins the men's singles title of the 2026 US Open after defeating Ben Shelton in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2. It is his first US Open title and second major title overall. (AFP via France 24)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Zverev
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_US_Open_–_Men's_singles
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Open_(tennis)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Shelton
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_(tennis)
- https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260913-zverev-holds-off-shelton-to-win-us-open-title-1
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Sports
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek win the inaugural women's and men's 200 metres at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. (The Athletic via The New York Times)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Jefferson-Wooden
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Bednarek
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Athletics_Ultimate_Championship_–_Women's_200_metres
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Athletics_Ultimate_Championship_–_Men's_200_metres
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/200_metres
- https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7590750/2026/09/13/bednarek-jefferson-wooden-world-ultimate-championship-win/