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Attack on two private schools in a village kills at least 18 people, most of them students, says the Arakan Army.Published On 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least 18 people, most of them students, have been killed in an air strike on two private schools by Myanmar’s military in a village in the country’s western Rakhine state, according to an armed group and the local media.Khaing Thukha, spokesperson for the Arakan Army (AA) that controls the area, told The Associated Press late on Friday that a jet fighter dropped two bombs on Pyinnyar Pan…

Taking the notion of skeletons in the family closet quite literally, Alex Winter‘s Adulthood sets out to expose something sinister lurking just beneath suburbia’s fake wood-paneled veneer of respectability. In the case of adult siblings, Megan and Noah, it’s the discovery of a seriously decomposed cadaver stuffed behind one of the basement walls of their childhood home that forces them to reassess their seemingly conventional upbringing. It’s certainly a tasty premise — one that holds considerable noir-tinged promise — and for at least the first half of the film, the quirky blend of increasingly grisly goings-on and wryly observed social…

Chris EwokorBBC Africa, MaiduguriGift Ufuoma / BBCSa’adatu Dahiru lost her two-year-old son in the floodsThe threat of flooding once again looms over the city of Maiduguri, in north-eastern Nigeria, a year after torrential rains and the collapse of a dam left entire neighbourhoods submerged in water. For many residents who are still bearing the scars of last year’s floods, the possibility of a repeat has created huge unease.At least 37 people died in the floods and two million had to abandon their houses after the widespread destruction of homes, farms and businesses.Forty-two-year-old Sa’adatu Dahiru lost her two-year-old son.”He died as…

292 British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) has announced that it is championing collective action to promote sustainable water stewardship as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing water challenges. The company disclosed this in a statement following a multi-stakeholder workshop it hosted at its Ibadan factory. The event brought together government officials, industry players, and community stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for improving water access and long-term sustainability. Hasnain Ishtiaq, Operations Director for BAT West and Central Africa, described the workshop as an example of the company’s commitment to collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. “This workshop is a testament to…

NewsFeedFollowing deadly protests across Nepal, the country has appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride looks at who she is and the challenges she faces.Published On 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

Google has accidentally leaked its new Nest security cameras and video doorbell line. Setup options appeared in the Google Home app for wired versions of the Nest Cam Indoor (3rd gen), Nest Cam Outdoor (2nd gen), and Nest Doorbell (3rd gen), as reported by Android Authority. The options now appear to have been removed, but an eagle-eyed Redditor also found the new products locked up at Home Depot, ready to go on sale.Google has already confirmed that it plans to unveil new information about the infusion of its Gemini voice assistant into Google Home on October 1, replacing Google Assistant.…

Starmer’s operation has ‘gone into the bunker’ after cabinet reshuffle, says Labour MPBackbench Labour MP Olivia Blake said it feels like Keir Starmer’s operation has “gone into the bunker”.Discussing last week’s reshuffle, she told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: It does feel like they’ve gone into the bunker, but they’ve actually thrown half the people out of the bunker at the moment, and we need to get back to a much more inclusive parliamentary Labour party (PLP), inclusive discussions happening with ministers and better representation around the cabinet table. After a disastrous week in which Angela Rayner resigned and Peter…

Who knew Vince Vaughn could carry a tune? Turns out, the actor’s been singing right under our noses for years, from the ironic Alanis Morissette cover he delivered in “The Internship” to his cringy rendition of “All the Gold in California” in the movie “Arkansas,” but it wasn’t until “Easy’s Waltz” that it became clear Vaughn could’ve been a crooner in another life. “Easy’s Waltz” is like a window into that life, and maybe a sigh of relief that the “Swingers” star took a different path — since he’s certainly had it easier than his character does trying to sustain…

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has reminded entrepreneurs and small business owners that the application period for the Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP) is still open. The BISP aims to enhance the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing critical infrastructure, equipment, technology, and energy solutions, especially in underserved areas. The programme supports the construction of MSME hubs, provision of equipment, tools, machinery, and renewable energy, and offers business development services to improve efficiency and competitiveness. With the call for applications launched on 1 September 2025, eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…

“Please, can my son swap jerseys with you? He speaks so highly of you, and it would be his dream.”Number eight Aseza Hele received the message on social media before South Africa played their final pool game at the Women’s Rugby World Cup against France. The 30-year-old struggled to comprehend why a young boy from England wanted the shirt of someone from the Eastern Cape of South Africa.A hat-trick of tries against Brazil, followed by another score in a win over Italy that sent South Africa’s women into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, was why.And Hele, a…