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Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel’s hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.Published On 12 Sep 202612 Sep 2026Mexican law enforcement has said it rescued eight people who had been forcibly recruited by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the country’s most powerful and violent drug trafficking organisations.The eight people were found at a clandestine clinic on a farm in the municipality of Tecalitlan, in the western state of Jalisco, roughly 160 kilometres (100 miles) from Guadalajara, the AFP news agency reported.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listImages released by state prosecutors showed dimly…

Federal court proceedings brought by the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA) against journalist Mary Kostakidis have been discontinued “by consent” with “no order as to costs”.The former SBS newsreader had been accused by the federation of breaching the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) by sharing two X posts about a speech by the late Hezbollah secretary general Hassan Nasrallah in January 2024.Last year, Kostakidis had asked the court to strike the proceedings out, arguing the claim failed to identify which race, ethnicity or nationality was offended by her social media posts about Israel.The chief executive of the ZFA, Alon Cassuto, had…

Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL), a subsidiary of Oando Plc, has commenced a 12-month drilling engineering training programme for young Nigerians in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Hilong Oil Service & Engineering Nigeria Limited. The human capacity development programme, which commenced on September 4, 2026, in Port Harcourt, is designed to equip participants with specialised drilling skills and practical experience as indigenous companies take on greater ownership and operational responsibilities in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The programme will combine classroom instruction with structured on-the-job training, with participants expected to gain exposure to…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old Nigerian lady, Hafsat Abubakar, who is believed to be behind the viral OPay shutdown tweet, according to a report by Channels. The National Cybercrime Centre (NCC), an arm of the NPF, effected the arrest following a petition by OPay, after Abubakar circulated a forged document purporting to be information from the fintech company. Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, said the Nigeria Police received a formal petition from OPay on August 31st, 2026, to investigate and apprehend persons involved in the creation and circulation of a fraudulent document falsely…

South Korea said it boosted its surveillance posture and was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.Published On 12 Sep 202612 Sep 2026North Korea has fired ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, according to South Korea’s military.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that it detected several missiles launched from North Korea’s eastern coastal area of Wonsan about 5:20am on Saturday (20:20 GMT on Friday), which flew about 250 kilometres (155 miles). It added that it is closely exchanging information on the launches with the United States and Japan.Recommended Stories list of…

Protesters call for the public to put stock in scientists at a UK climate march. Credit: Michael Kemp/AlamyAt a time when misinformation is rife and many seem to be questioning scientific evidence, do people really trust scientists? In the United Kingdom, the answer is mostly yes, finds a study led by the Policy Institute at King’s College London and Sense about Science, a charity based in London.Trust in science: How to build and maintain public support in an era of polarizationNearly two-thirds (63%) of 4,262 UK adults surveyed said they trust scientists, giving a score of 7 or higher on…

(FILES) Inter Miami’s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi looks on during the Major League Soccer (MLS) non-conference regular season soccer match between Inter Miami CF and Seattle Sounders FC at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on September 16, 2025. Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine star’s contract with the Major League Soccer (MLS) club, according to a source close to the matter who spoke to AFP on September 17. (Photo by Chris Arjoon / AFP) Lionel Messi is used to appearing in the history books, but this time the fact could be related to…

Jimmy Kimmel‘s pulled TV interview with James Talarico, the Texan Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, has crossed 5 million views in the 24 hours since it was posted to YouTube. It was revealed during Wednesday night’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that the interview would not air on his ABC show because of threats from Donald Trump’s FCC against the network’s affiliate stations. “Out of consideration for our local stations, especially our ABC affiliates in Texas who would have to deal with this nonsense, my interview tomorrow with James Talarico will not air on television,” Kimmel said on air.…

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Dozens of high-powered and illegal ebikes have been seized by police on Sydney’s northern beaches just weeks after the force was granted new powers to destroy dangerous bikes.The operation was part of a coordinated push with the New South Wales government to ensure people only ride legal ebikes that have not been modified to reach high speeds.One of the ebikes seized on Friday belonged to a 14-year-old boy from Warriewood. Police said it was capable of reaching speeds of more than 90km/h.NSW police said they seized 36 “illegal ebikes”. The operation was launched on the northern beaches “following recent incidents…