Day: September 16, 2026
Reader Q&A: how united are the Democrats ahead of the US midterms? Live now
Who are the Democrats running in the midterms, and where do they stand? Our US …
Ivorian footballer Malick Yalcouyé falsely accused of lying about his age
During a Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton, social media users started spreading rumours …
Obama family dog Sunny dies: ‘a force of nature’
Sunny, who joined the Obama family at the White House in 2013, was the second …
L Catterton to invest $30 mn in southern restaurant chain Nandhana Foods
The global consumer-focused fund will acquire a minority stake, supporting the restaurant group’s expansion in …
Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns
Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against ‘Jewish and Israeli interests’ in the country.
Annie Dillard, Pulitzer prize-winning author of nonfiction and nature essays, dies aged 81
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, published when Dillard was 28, skyrocketed her to become one of …
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant fined for using ants as garnish
The owner of the acclaimed establishment avoids jail but is made to pay 15 million …
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
Rachida Dati accused of lobbying for carmaker Renault-Nissan when she was member of European parliamentRachida …
Former French culture minister goes on trial over corruption charges
Rachida Dati accused of lobbying for carmaker Renault-Nissan when she was member of European parliamentRachida …