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Russia plans new 'superprisons' despite war recruitment emptying jails - Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine. 28/09/2026

Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 5 hours ago

Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN and rights groups

Malaysia has started repatriating Myanmar nationals under a voluntary program. The movement of more than 1,470 people beginning Tuesday comes despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency and rights

Lancaster Online - World - 9 hours ago

Iran touts Hormuz attacks as oil flows increase despite tensions

Mediators are trying to facilitate more talks, but Washington signals faith in its pressure tactics.

Aljazeera - World - 13 hours ago

Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports -- The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes - despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.

The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.

CBS News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege

Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 23 hours ago

Aldi set to open another 40 stores in 2027 despite pressure on earnings

The discount grocer reported earnings down 1% at £432.9 million in 2025 as investment in prices and a rising wage bill offset a 5% sales rise.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Avengers: Endgame reclaims box office crown despite crowded weekend

The film, which grossed $2.8 billion in 2019, is back in theaters with several new end-credits scenes and a ‘thank you’ to fans from two stars

Independent UK - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Why an international arrest warrant didn't stop Netanyahu's US trip -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was not arrested after speaking at the UN, despite an ICC arrest warrant.

The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was not arrested after speaking at the UN, despite an ICC arrest warrant.

BBC News - US News - 3 days ago

Ottawa not on track to balance operating budget despite Carney's claim, PBO suggests

The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s analysis suggests Ottawa won’t meet the goal until 2029-30, one year after the target listed in last year’s budget

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 5 days ago

Canada, France, Italy and Greece allow Netanyahu's overflight despite ICC warrant

Israeli PM’s route via four ICC member states prompts fresh scrutiny over their alleged breach of international law

Middle East Eye - US News - 5 days ago

OECD ups 2026 global growth forecast despite successive risks

Economic growth has remained 'resilient' in many countries despite the war in the Middle East and energy pressures, the Organisation for Economic...

Daily Sabah - Business - 6 days ago

Anthropic, OpenAI launch cheaper AI models despite mounting safety concerns

Washington, USA: Anthropic and OpenAI have launched new, less costly models of artificial intelligence just hours apart, days after officials from bot...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 6 days ago

Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France's tiny outpost that relies on Canada - The French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon relies heavily on Canada for supplies, transport and seafood trade, despite remaining firmly French. 22/09/2026

Video. The French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon relies heavily on Canada for supplies, transport and seafood trade, despite remaining firmly French.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Why L.A. developers aren't building more apartments, despite epic housing shortage

L.A. needs more multifamily housing, but developers say it doesn't make sense to build apartments in the current market.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

Russians go to polls with no party against Putin or war in Ukraine - The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote. 18/09/2026

The three-day vote will fill 450 Duma seats and 11 regional governorships, with only parties backing Putin and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine on the ballot. Despite official denials of a new draft, fears of mobilisation are overshadowing the vote.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Fed hikes rates for 1st time in 3 years despite Trump pressure

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, delivering its first hike in three years as persistent inflation...

Daily Sabah - Business - 12 days ago

Hyrox athlete competes despite diarrhea — using shared equipment and horrifying onlookers

Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk finished in first place at a Hyrox competition in Beijing over the weekend, but she soiled herself in the process, suffering fecal incontinence during the 1 hour, 1 minute and...

New York Post - Weird - 14 days ago

Heat on Britain to extract last dregs of North Sea oil despite climate pledge

The UK government pledged a moratorium on new drilling but Prime Minister Andy Burnham could be poised to give the industry a lifeline – and appease US President Donald Trump.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 16 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 6 months ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 7 months ago