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Last updated: 8 September 2026 at 13:03 · 50 articles · 10 sources
With a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan
Read at Deutsche Welle · 8 September 2026 at 13:03
Fears of xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain
Read at Deutsche Welle · 8 September 2026 at 13:03
Reconstruction has progressed in the three years since the 2023 Morocco earthquake, but some survivors are still living in tents. Locals are divided as to how successful it's been, and whether state a
Read at Deutsche Welle · 8 September 2026 at 13:03
Pakistanis broadly agree that the country needs more responsive and effective government, but many question whether simply creating more provinces is the solution.
Read at Deutsche Welle · 8 September 2026 at 13:03
Leaked addresses and phone numbers have reignited fears among Hindu government employees who returned to Muslim-majority Kashmir under a rehabilitation scheme.
Read at Deutsche Welle · 8 September 2026 at 13:03
Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to
Read at Deutsche Welle · 8 September 2026 at 13:03
The deal is reportedly worth more than $405m, which would place it among the most lucrative in the Premier League.
Read at Al Jazeera · 8 September 2026 at 12:50
De klinkende overwinning van Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Saksen-Anhalt heeft het afgelopen weekend veel stof doen opwaaien. In Duitsland én daarbuiten. Waar vanuit de rechterflank in Europa o
Read at NOS · 8 September 2026 at 12:45
The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 12:28
The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 12:23
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BA
Read at France 24 · 8 September 2026 at 12:17
A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.
Read at Al Jazeera · 8 September 2026 at 11:58
Most governments are challenging new levies to finance the EU's next seven year budget.
Read at Politico EU · 8 September 2026 at 11:57
The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 11:52
Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.
Read at Al Jazeera · 8 September 2026 at 11:40
The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 11:38
Republicans are aiming to get voters to turn out for the midterms with an unconventional convention. And, Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. went into effect at midnight.
Read at NPR · 8 September 2026 at 11:20
The ceremony for the commander responsible for the Srebrenica genocide was attended by senior Serbian ministers in Belgrade.
Read at Politico EU · 8 September 2026 at 11:13
Vlaams Belang's anti-immigration campaign sparked a complaint from the Swedish furniture giant.
Read at Politico EU · 8 September 2026 at 11:12
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 11:09
The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?
Read at Al Jazeera · 8 September 2026 at 10:58
Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.
Read at Al Jazeera · 8 September 2026 at 10:41
De Duitse politie heeft een voortvluchtige klimaatactivist opgepakt op verdenking van meerdere sabotageacties op het Duitse elektriciteitsnet. Hij werd aangehouden in de buurt van een energiecentrale
Read at NU.nl · 8 September 2026 at 10:36
Céline Dion’s hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris - the first of more than 16 concerts in the French capital in September and October. The shows mark a major
Read at France 24 · 8 September 2026 at 10:32
A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.
Read at NPR · 8 September 2026 at 10:30
Hollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests that gathered in the south of France for a summit on the future of cinema on Mon
Read at France 24 · 8 September 2026 at 10:28
All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 10:19
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kılıçdaroğlu defended his court-ordered return to the CHP leadership, said İmamoğlu is not a political prisoner but should not have been detained, and left th
Read at Euronews · 8 September 2026 at 10:13
September 8 marks a year since a Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption in Nepal forced the then prime minister to resign. The protests were triggered when government tried to suspend many promin
Read at France 24 · 8 September 2026 at 09:52
The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Sunday's state election in Saxony-Anhalt sparked protests across Germany on Monday, as demonstrators called for a united front against the
Read at France 24 · 8 September 2026 at 09:50
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 09:43
Britons will finally get the chance to view the Bayeux Tapestry on home soil this week, as the 11th century work goes on display at the British Museum. And the exhibition has inspired a copycat tapest
Read at France 24 · 8 September 2026 at 09:42
Politicians from across the spectrum were outraged by the move.
Read at Politico EU · 8 September 2026 at 09:42
Investigators described the scene as "utter devastation" after a Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami airport.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 09:31
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 09:20
The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following.
Read at NPR · 8 September 2026 at 09:00
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.
Read at NPR · 8 September 2026 at 09:00
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 08:31
Historic boats parade along Venice's Grand Canal as crowds gather near Rialto Bridge for the annual Regata Storica and rowing celebrations.
Read at Euronews · 8 September 2026 at 06:17
Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," the ring of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where most g
Read at Euronews · 8 September 2026 at 06:17