February 26, 2016

News

 

This hour in the news:

  • Ireland set to join EU-Nigeria ‘migrant returns’ pact September 5, 2026 5:31 am The Irish Times Nigerian migrants living in Ireland without status would be swiftly returned to their home country under a new European Union migration pact that the Government is set to sign up to. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan wants the Cabinet to agree to join …
  • India’s critical minerals mission needs institution builders, not mine operators September 5, 2026 5:30 am The Hindu Business Line A sample of rare earth materials is displayed at the rare earth research and processing center of Australian mining company Viridis Mining and Minerals during a visit of the EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela, as the European Union …
  • “Keen to increase our bilateral trade”: Poland FM confident of achieving $10 billion trade target with India September 5, 2026 5:29 am The Tribune (Chandigarh) Warsaw [Poland], September 5 (ANI): Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Friday (local time) expressed confidence that India and Poland will soon achieve the bilateral trade target of USD 10 billion, saying the two …
  • Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW September 5, 2026 5:28 am Jimboomba Times Emma McDonald's three late goals ensured the Western Bulldogs beat the Swans. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS Three final-quarter goals from young forward Emma McDonald has inspired the Western Bulldogs to a soaring 27-point win over Sydney. Down by …
  • Fact check: Viral Sean Feucht video claims more mosques in Dallas-Fort Worth than Kabul September 5, 2026 5:28 am The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter Friday, September 04, 2026 McKinney Islamic Association and mosque in McKinney, Texas. | Screengrab/X/@AmyMekA viral video from worship leader Sean Feucht claims there are more mosques in the Dallas-Fort …
  • VODEC, NELEF launch 2026 Idea Challenge Pitch  September 5, 2026 5:28 am The Spectator Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has urged the citizenry to develop a strong culture of reading, which she described as a powerful instrument for national transformation.  Madam Gomashie made the call in a …
  • Gatekeeper of Mamdani’s influencer army attacks the rich — but is actually PR princess whose granny lives in $3M condo September 5, 2026 5:26 am New York Post She’s a PR princess. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influencer army is led by the scion of a public relations empire — who obliviously defended her shady Signal chats by slamming the “legacy press” and its wealthy owners Friday. City Hall’s head of New Media …
  • Capitol Beat: Copeland Hanzas: Make a voting plan September 5, 2026 5:26 am The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus - Vermont Vermont Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas is reminding voters of their options for casting their ballot in the upcoming General Election and emphasized the importance of having a voting plan. In 2021, the Legislature passed Act 60, which requires …
  • TV tonight: Gary Lineker makes Z-listers do silly things for his new show September 5, 2026 5:25 am Yahoo News - United Kingdom The Box 8.15pm, ITV1 Gary Lineker's latest gig involves chuckling from a tower as Z-listers stumble around a disused car park to find tokens. Graeme Souness, Shakira Khan and JB Gill are among the celebrities playing mundane games – egg-and-spoon races …
  • How New Moms Cope with Stressful News May Matter More Than the News Itself, Study Finds September 5, 2026 5:24 am Newswise BYLINE: Tracy DeStazio Newswise — The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years. Respondents in a 2026 report from the World Economic Forum indicated a prevailing mood of …
  • Belgian PM takes veiled dig at Trump's tariff, trade policies September 5, 2026 5:24 am Times of Oman Mumbai: Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever took an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump over the latter's "arbitrary" tariff decisions and shifting trade policies, stressing the need for open markets and stronger economic …
  • Iran army says US bid to weaken its Hormuz control answered 'within 15 minutes' September 5, 2026 5:24 am Middle East Eye Iran responded decisively to the US attempt to weaken or eliminate the Iranian forces’ control over the Strait of Hormuz, army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said. In a statement carried by IRNA, General Akraminia revealed more details …
  • Bengaluru Woman Lured With Job Offer, Kidnapped, Assaulted And Filmed Naked Over Unpaid Loan September 5, 2026 5:23 am News X 80 A woman in Bengaluru was allegedly kidnapped, stripped naked and assaulted by three people, including two women, after she failed to pay loan interest for several months, police said. The accused allegedly recorded a video of her while she was naked and …
  • ‘There is light at the end of this tunnel. But the tunnel is filled with sewage’: Marina Hyde on finding hope in political chaos September 5, 2026 5:22 am The Guardian Let me kick off by letting a little daylight in on magic. If you’ve got a book out in September, you’re probably sending the publisher the final version of the introduction four months earlier. So I guess the moment I truly knew that Keir Starmer was …
  • Inside the voters driving One Nation’s surge September 5, 2026 5:22 am Queanbeyan CityNews The “Howard battlers” and “Tony’s tradies” have become Pauline Hanson’s political heartland. Jason O’Brien/AAP PHOTOS The “Howard battlers” and “Tony’s tradies” have become Pauline Hanson’s political heartland, leaving the major parties scrambling to …
  • Morning Briefing: Sept. 5, 2026 September 5, 2026 5:21 am Anadolu Agency Here is a rundown of all the news that you need to start your Saturday, including US President Donald Trump saying he does not believe Russia will attack NATO; Russia striking Ukraine's security service headquarters; and a double detonation in a …
  • Trump Ripped Apart For 'Absolutely Horrible' Comments About Iran War Being 'Small Potatoes' September 5, 2026 5:21 am AOL Comments made by President Donald Trump calling the Iran war “small potatoes” are being widely condemned by lawmakers and critics alike, largely due to the president appearing to dismiss the 18 U.S. service members killed since the conflict began.  The …
  • Zia Yusuf: British politics feeds you to the wolves September 5, 2026 5:21 am AOL On the eve of a conference that Reform hoped would put the wind back in their sails, a potentially devastating Channel 4 documentary aired. The broadcast, at a time that will inflict maximum damage, exposed senior party figures allegedly plotting to bypass …
  • How having a disability became cool September 5, 2026 5:21 am AOL Perhaps you’ve seen it on a news segment on television about a transgender rights march, where every other attendee appears to be supported by a walking stick. Or perhaps you’ve heard about it in your family WhatsApp group, when your sister tells you about …
  • Why do ex-MPs join the 'Chiltern Hundreds' list? September 5, 2026 5:21 am AOL Sir Keir Starmer and Boris Johnson have this in common: They both stepped down as Prime Minister before their term was up, and within three years of winning an election. Their subsequent resignation as a sitting MP means they have also shared the unusual …
  • Russian drone hits Ukraine’s security service headquarters as US peace efforts continue September 5, 2026 5:21 am United News of Bangladesh A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service in central Kyiv on Friday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attack came just before U.S. officials were expected to hold discussions aimed at finding a way to …
  • Ex-Trump supporter learns loyalty is a one-way street September 5, 2026 5:20 am Daily Gate City - Iowa From now on, far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos will have to promote his fringe conspiracies and racial controversies in Great Britain after being deported by the U.S. last month. And early and staunch supporter of Donald Trump, Yiannopoulos was …
  • Ireland’s neutrality has a security problem — and Europe is starting to notice September 5, 2026 5:20 am Irish Examiner Being embarrassed by international media at a high-profile event during Ireland’s EU presidency is not what the Government wanted.Having the EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, trying to bat off the topic as best she could made the embarrassment sting …
  • Ireland’s brightest maths students are thriving. So why are experts worried about the Leaving Cert? September 5, 2026 5:20 am Irish Examiner Irish students more than hold their own on the international stage when it comes to maths, placing highly in some of the world’s most prestigious and gruelling competitions despite relatively low investment in supporting top-performing students.The past …
  • Founders & Guardians: Lyndon Johnson September 5, 2026 5:20 am Daily Gate City - Iowa “For the individual, education is the path to achievement and fulfillment; for the nation, it is a path to a society that is not only free but civilized; and for the world, it is the path to peace.” — Lyndon Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson was born on …