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University students launch ‘student list’ to shake up Serbia’s elections

Serbia’s university students formally entered the election race on Monday, 14 September, challenging President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary vote.

15 September 2026

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Pope Leo XIV unveils giant wave for new water exhibition at Vatican Library

A giant wave now covers part of the Vatican Apostolic Library’s historic façade as the Vatican opens a new exhibition exploring the power of water.

14 September 2026

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Devotees flock to Mumbai and Hyderabad as Ganesh Chaturthi begins

India began its annual Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday, 14 September, as Hindu families and community groups installed brightly decorated idols of Ganesha in homes and public shrines.

14 September 2026

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Mass funeral in Bukavu for 26 children killed in DR Congo school blaze

Bukavu held a mass funeral on Monday, 14 September, for 26 children killed in a school fire and subsequent stampede three days earlier, as UNICEF and local authorities called for an investigation into the disaster.

14 September 2026

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Israeli strike on Gaza vehicle kills two Hamas engineers, 13 wounded

At least two people were killed and 13 others wounded on Sunday, 13 September, when an Israeli airstrike hit a car in Gaza City's Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood, according to local medical sources cited by news agencies. Israel said the strike targeted two Hamas engineers involved in weapons production.

14 September 2026

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Indonesia races to find 129 missing after Java Sea ferry capsizes

Indonesia intensified its search operation on 14 September for 129 people still missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in rough seas in the Java Sea the previous day. By then, 108 survivors had been rescued and six bodies recovered.

14 September 2026

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Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires

Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

14 September 2026

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Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king

Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

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Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency

Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.

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Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war

Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.

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Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions

Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.

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Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared

Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

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Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police

Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.

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Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost

Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.

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Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V

Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

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Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing

Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

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China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port

A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.

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Russia’s overnight drone barrage ignites fires across Ukrainian cities

Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Sumy and Odesa regions overnight on 27 August. At least one person was killed and seven injured, according to regional authorities.

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Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors

Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.

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Nepal flash flood: dramatic footage shows Rasuwa valley engulfed

Dramatic footage shows a flash flood tearing through Nepal’s Rasuwa district, killing 157 people and leaving hundreds missing.

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