“Burgas is once again making headlines today with good news in the fight against crime,” Burgas District Prosecutor Georgi Chinev wrote on Facebook after the seizure of a large shipment of drugs found in a truck at the entrance to the coastal city. Earlier, Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev announ»»»

President Trump named Adam Telle as Acting Secretary of the Army, replacing Dan Driscoll, who resigned after months of quiet but fierce clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. So who is the man now taking over?A political operator, not a career soldier: Telle has no documented military service»»»

Three Ukrainian military intelligence officers were wounded in a shootout between the SBU security service and HUR military intelligence in Kyiv, their lawyer said, on September 2. The shooting happened overnight in the Dniprovskyi district of the capital, during what the SBU called urgent investi»»»

India’s high level diplomatic outreach to Ukraine has contrasted sharply with its low level representation at Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, with the two engagements taking place over overlapping dates between September 2-4 2026. While India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar»»»

Israel has seized the strategically placed Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters, Defence Minister Israel Katz said Friday. The Iran-aligned Shiite group did not confirm losing the highland, which sits around 10 kilometres from the border with Israel and was pummelled »»»

Wildfires ripped across northeastern Algeria in late August. Photos and videos showing the mass burial of several dozen people have raised questions about the real death toll of the fires as Algerian authorities haven’t shared new numbers since August 26. A number of Moroccan social media accounts »»»

Georgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy (FdI) party throws a major party Friday to mark her record as the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's post-war history. Meloni has been PM for 1,413 days, beating billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi's record.  Giorgia Meloni on Friday celebr»»»

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security services in Kyiv on Friday afternoon, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, injuring five people. The attack followed a series of deadly overnight strikes across Ukraine, including the southern Odesa region.  A Russian ​d»»»

Are great-power politics back, at the expense of smaller countries? In an age of strongmen, is multilateralism in retreat? Not according to Jozef Sikela. The EU Commissioner in charge of International Partnerships insists that traditional multilateralism is alive and well, especially in the EU's ap»»»

The far-right German political party Alternative for Germany could win a historical victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in key elections this Sunday. The party’s agenda is more radical than ever and inspired by the proposals of an influential ideologist in the region: Hans-Thomas Tillschn»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli drones raid the area between Nabatiyeh town and Kfar Roumman town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 04-09-2026 18:46 PM Latest News»»»

CrimeNigeriaNigeria: Suspected oil thieves dead after inhaling fumesMark Hallam with AFP, AP, ReutersA Nigerian environmental group says that at least 37 people died trying to siphon crude oil off a ship illegally. Police acknowledged a fatal incident but gave fewer details, saying investigations c»»»

The former assets of international companies that either exited the country or were nationalised in Russia after the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine struggle to grow, despite being picked up at massive discounts by new owners, a study by The Bell shows. As closely followed by IntelliNews, a»»»

Poland urged tougher EU visa restrictions for Russians following suspected sabotage attacks, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said on September 3. European governments are concerned that Moscow is using covert attacks to undermine support for Ukraine and test the EU's readiness to response. As Ru»»»

Quick-thinking child and grandmother contained blaze before it spread, officials say Ajman: Ajman Civil Defence has honored a nine-year-old boy for his quick thinking and courage after he helped prevent a house fire from spreading. The General Directorate of Civil Defence in Ajman recognized Rashid»»»

New Delhi: An Air India flight that injured passengers when it plunged midair last month suffered a temporary loss of hydraulic systems, investigators said on Friday, as the airline fired the captain who tested positive for psychoactive substances. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight»»»

BEIJING: Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Shangluo, China, after defeating Kazakhstan's Bogatov and Gurin in straight sets in the round of 16. The Qatari duo s»»»

Scientists watched new cells grow inside a mother cell before it ruptured to release them Scientists studying a tiny marine organism found in Scotland expected to see its cells reproduce in familiar ways. Instead, they watched something that reminded them of a science-fiction film. Get updated fast»»»

Fifteen bodies were found by the Israeli army in the tunnels of the Ali al-Taher ridge, an Israeli military source told the Maariv newspaper on Friday, hours after Israel announced that it had taken “operational control” of the area and its tunnels. Israel's military said overnight that troops had »»»

STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia has the forces, the capabilities, and the resources to safeguard the state and its citizens, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Friday. "Russia has sufficient forces, capabilities, and resources, including military-technic»»»

BusinessAfricaHow can African retailers compete with Shein and Temu?Antonio CascaisShein and Temu are expanding across Africa with low prices and vast product ranges. Businesses and unions warn the growth could come at a cost for local jobs. https://p.dw.com/p/5LQR9Shein and Temu have gained a sign»»»

Volkswagen's sweeping restructuring announced Thursday underlines the force of the China shock hitting Germany's economy as the world's biggest car market, short years ago a major profit center, rapidly becomes a major competitive challenge. The stiff headwinds from China facing Germany's largest c»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

US President Donald Trump has said he intends to present Europe with a belated bill for billions of dollars Washington spent arming Ukraine under his predecessor, Joe Biden. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump renewed his criticism of the scale of the Biden administration’s support for Kie»»»

The devotional hit revives interest in Neem Karoli Baba, linked to Jobs and Zuckerberg Dubai: A Hindi film made on a reported budget of just Rs2 crore has emerged as one of the surprise success stories of 2026. Hanuman Ansh, directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, has reportedly collected a net of Rs 72.88 »»»

With just two months to go before the US midterm elections, the battle for votes is in full swing. Our reporter Fanny Allard has been to the state of Louisiana, where a redistricting row is playing out with far-reaching implications for racial equality. On April 29, the US Supreme Court issued a la»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe American Automobile Association: Diesel price in the United States hits record high of $5.85 per gallon 04-09-2026 15:45 PM Latest News Urg»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Spokesperson for the Army, Brigadier General Akrami-Nia: The destruction of the enemy’s air defense systems in the war that lasted 40 days »»»

France on Friday allocated more than €1 billion in aid to support farmers recovering from droughts after a brutal, record-breaking summer. The allocation includes €520 million for rapid payments to ‌help farmers deal with weather damage and a €235 million recovery ​fund to buy seeds, plants an»»»

Children pay tribute to ‘superhero’ dad as family carries his conservation mission forward Twenty years after the sudden death of Steve Irwin stunned millions around the world, his daughter Bindi has remembered the man behind the exuberant Crocodile Hunter persona simply as her family’s “superhero”»»»

The farm produces about seven bottles of donkey milk a week, all distributed for free Beirut: If there were hotel stars for donkeys, Hussein Amhaz’s farm in eastern Lebanon might have a strong claim to five. His 24 donkeys have their own care team, special food, regular cleaning and a veterinarian »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 4: Italy's Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's postwar history. While she's celebrated by the rightwing press, the leftwing press say her leadership is a fiasco. Also, is Europe gearing up for a chaotic winter? Concern is mounti»»»

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Press freedom groups are furious after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement. Caruana Galizia was an outspoken critic of the government and described »»»

Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach that combines economic pressure with the potential of a devastating escalation in force. Having launched»»»

The Sultan of Oman will visit Britain for a three-day state visit next month as the Arab nation that controls the southern shore of the Strait of Hormuz comes under pressure from both the U.S. and Iran. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Windsor Castle from Oct»»»

From Gaza to Sudan, UAE humanitarian efforts increasingly focus on long-term recovery The UAE will tomorrow mark the International Day of Charity, a global occasion that highlights the country’s deeply rooted culture of giving and the evolution of its charitable and humanitarian efforts from respon»»»

Diesel hit a new record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs»»»

President Joseph Aoun thanked the "United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump" in a statement Friday after the Red Cross transferred to Lebanon four more people detained by Israel, a day after a first person was freed. Aoun in a statement expressed his gratitude "for all the effor»»»

A bodyguard of Free Patriotic Movement chief Gebran Bassil is also a State Security member and the brother of a detainee in the case of the Hezbollah-linked ring that allegedly planned attacks against the forces of Syria's new government, MTV reported on Friday. In his confessions, the bodyguard re»»»

US president did not specify which countries he believed should pay Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will ask Europeans to repay the American aid provided to Ukraine under the administration of his predecessor Joe Biden. Trump has long demanded that Europeans shoulder more »»»

Madrid: Spain registered its joint-highest temperature for September on record with 45.7C measured in a southwestern town as exceptional heat hits the country, weather agency AEMET said on Friday. Thursday's reading in the municipality of El Granado equalled the 45.7C recorded in Montoro in 2016, a»»»

Driving while distracted in any form carries a Dh800 fine and four traffic points Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have released footage showing a traffic accident that led to a series of collisions after drivers became distracted and a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The video was published »»»

The Hungarian saga of Russian-backed Basket Plus appears to be coming to an abrupt end, just months after the discount chain opened its first and only Hungarian shop in Budapest. Basket Plus emptied its shelves in Budapest The Besence Street store unexpectedly closed at the beginning of August, wit»»»

Patiala, India: India has gone to great lengths to give its athletes a taste of the accommodation at the Asian Games, temporarily housing them in shipping container-style units to replicate the lodgings in Japan. Nagoya and Aichi will stage the Games from September 19 to October 4 but in a bid to c»»»

Monza, Italy: Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of his team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari registered a clear 1-2 to dominate Friday's opening practice on home soil at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc, sporting a special livery to celebrate Michael Schumacher's first Monza win 30 years ago, clo»»»

Hormuz remains subdued as US tightens pressure on Iran; UAE flights face disruption The US-Iran conflict remained tense on Friday, with Washington keeping military, economic and covert options open against Tehran while maritime security risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained severe. South Korea»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi Challenges Jordan’s Account of Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes: “How Long Should We Have Waited?” 04-09-2026 15:35 PM Iranian Foreign M»»»

Marinela Panait has been appointed, with effect from 1 September 2026, as CEO of Pasteur Filiala Filipești, the company responsible for the Farmavet Group’s production of medicines and veterinary products. In her new role, she will also manage FNC Nutriție Pietroiu, a company fully owned by Pasteur»»»

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are deliberating for a sixth day in Plymouth, Massachusetts after twice saying they can’t agree whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three young children. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.»»»

Israeli troops have driven Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz alleged on Friday. Israel’s armed forces have occupied swathes of southern Lebanon since launching a new campaign against the Shiite group in M»»»