A crowded prison cell in Minna, Nigeria, held suspected illegal gold miners, where 37 died from what appears to be lack of air due to poor ventilation. Protests against the deaths led to police using teargas and live rounds to control crowds demanding justice, while an investigation into the incident has begun.
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37 suspected illegal gold miners died in a prison cell in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria.
The deaths likely resulted from overcrowding and poor ventilation, not disease as initially claimed.
A survivor described panic and struggling to breathe inside the cell.
Protests erupted after the deaths, involving miners and relatives, some armed and clashing with security forces.
Police used teargas and live ammunition to disperse protesters.
The Paramiltary group NSCDC had detained the miners after raids on suspected illegal mines.
Niger state’s NSCDC commandant was suspended pending an investigation ordered by Nigeria’s interior minister.
The state governor confirmed the deaths, declared mourning days, and postponed election campaigning.
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Duncan Sheik, a Grammy- and Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter known for his 1996 song "Barely Breathing," has died at age 56. He died on September 17 in Manhattan and is survived by his wife, Nora Ariffin, and their 7-year-old daughter, Ines.
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Duncan Sheik was 56 years old at the time of his death.
He died on Thursday, September 17, in Manhattan.
Sheik was best known for the 1996 hit song "Barely Breathing."
He won both Grammy and Tony Awards in his music career.
Sheik was married to Nora Ariffin, and they had a daughter named Ines, born in December 2018.
His family requested privacy while he was receiving medical care before his death.
He was born in Montclair, New Jersey, and raised in South Carolina.
Sheik’s sister, Kacie Sheik, is an actress who has appeared on Broadway.
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Security forces in Nigeria used tear gas and fired at protesters who were upset about the deaths of 37 miners held in custody. The miners died while detained for illegal mining, and the government has started an investigation into the cause of their deaths.
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37 miners died while in custody of Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The miners were arrested for illegal mining in the Wushishi-Lukoto area near Minna city.
Protesters gathered in hundreds in Minna to demand answers about the miners’ deaths.
Security forces fired at protesters and used tear gas; it is unclear if live bullets or pellets were used.
A 24-hour curfew was imposed in the area by the state governor.
The NSCDC initially suggested disease might have caused the deaths but later said the cause is not confirmed.
An intelligence report suggested poor ventilation and overcrowding in the cells may have caused the deaths.
The Niger State NSCDC commander was suspended while the government investigates.
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Stephanie Cole, a British actor known for many TV and theatre roles, has died at age 84. She struggled with Alzheimer’s disease in recent years and was praised for her acting and charity work.
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Stephanie Cole died at 84 years old.
She was known for roles in TV shows like Coronation Street, Waiting for God, and Open All Hours.
Cole played Sylvia Goodwin on Coronation Street from 2011 to 2013.
She won awards for comedy acting, including the British Soap Award and British Comedy Award.
Cole also acted in theatre productions such as King Lear and Noises Off.
She supported mental health charities during her life.
Her family asked for privacy after her death.
She had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.
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A new study found that people who carry a rare genetic mutation called EGFR T790M have a much higher risk of lung cancer, especially those who never smoked. Researchers analyzed data from millions of people and found that the mutation increases lung cancer risk by about 25 times overall and over 60 times for non-smokers.
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The EGFR T790M mutation is linked to a large increase in lung cancer risk.
People with the mutation who never smoked have more than 60 times higher lung cancer risk.
Overall, carriers have about 25 times higher odds of lung cancer compared to non-carriers.
The mutation is rare, found in about 1 in every 15,850 people.
It is most common in the United States, especially in people with British, Irish, African, or Indigenous American ancestry.
The mutation likely came from Europe to the Southern Appalachian region about 200 years ago.
Data in the study came from over 3 million people’s genetic and health records.
Researchers hope this finding will help identify people who may need genetic testing and lung cancer screening.
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Recent warnings about artificial intelligence (AI) risks have led to different reactions, including President Donald Trump calling the concerns a hoax and China criticizing U.S. calls to slow AI development as fearmongering. As China’s President Xi Jinping visits Washington, experts say the U.S. and China are unlikely to agree on strict AI rules, especially with Taiwan, a key chip producer, caught in rising tensions.
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President Donald Trump dismissed AI danger warnings as a hoax.
China criticized calls from the U.S. to slow down AI progress, calling them fearmongering.
President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington for talks with the U.S. leadership.
The U.S. and China are competing in AI development and may not agree on strong regulations.
Taiwan makes advanced memory chips essential for AI technology.
Duncan Sheik, a singer and composer known for the 1990s hit "Barely Breathing" and the Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," has died at age 56. He passed away from cardiac arrest on Thursday, surrounded by his family.
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Duncan Sheik was a singer-songwriter famous for the song "Barely Breathing" in the 1990s.
He composed music for the Broadway show "Spring Awakening," which won eight Tony Awards in 2007.
Sheik won awards for best orchestrations and original musical score for "Spring Awakening."
He also worked on Broadway shows "American Psycho" (2016) and "Alice by Heart" (2018).
Sheik died on Thursday from cardiac arrest, as confirmed by his family.
He is survived by his wife Nora, their daughter Ines, his parents, and two half-siblings.
His family shared that he was surrounded by love at the time of his death.
"Spring Awakening" is set for an off-Broadway run in New York City this November.
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The article discusses new findings about government spending priorities. It shows that Hollywood-related expenses often receive attention, while important environmental cleanup projects get less support.
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Recent evidence reveals government spending patterns.
Spending often favors Hollywood and entertainment industries.
Environmental cleanup efforts receive less financial support.
This spending imbalance affects local communities.
People may overlook these issues when traveling between cities like Los Angeles and New York.
The article calls for better balance between entertainment funding and environmental needs.
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A police officer chasing a suspect on foot got a ride from a woman driving a red Nissan Micra. The suspect, Jacob Roberts, had been involved in a dangerous police chase and was later arrested and sentenced to prison for driving offences and drug possession.
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Jacob Roberts, 25, led police on a dangerous vehicle chase in Abercwmboi, Wales.
Roberts had reverse-hit a police car twice and crashed into parked cars and a building while fleeing.
He was driving erratically, ignoring junctions and putting pedestrians at risk.
After abandoning his van, Roberts tried to escape on foot but was pursued by PC Kerswell.
A female driver stopped her Nissan Micra and gave the officer a ride to help catch Roberts.
Roberts was arrested with two cannabis cigarettes found on him.
He was sentenced to one year and two months in jail and disqualified from driving for three years.
Roberts pleaded guilty to multiple charges including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and possession of controlled drugs.
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Duncan Sheik, a singer and composer known for the hit song "Barely Breathing" and the Tony-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died at age 56 from organ failure. He had been in and out of the hospital during the past month before his death.
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Duncan Sheik was 56 years old when he died.
Cause of death was organ failure.
Sheik’s mother confirmed his death to the New York Times.
He was hospitalized multiple times in the last month.
Sheik became famous in the 1990s with his song "Barely Breathing."
He wrote the music for "Spring Awakening," a musical that won eight Tony awards in 2006.
"Spring Awakening" deals with tough topics like abortion and suicide.
Sheik also created other musicals and continued releasing music until 2022.
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Danish musician Agnes Obel released a new album called "The Meaning of Flowers." The album explores deep feelings related to the start of human life and motherhood through emotional and rich music often used in films and TV.
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Agnes Obel is a Danish musician and composer.
Her new album is titled "The Meaning of Flowers."
The album explores themes beyond flowers, focusing on human life and motherhood.
The music creates emotional soundscapes, which are used in movies and television.
Obel talks about the challenges artists face in balancing creativity, personal life, and professional work.
The interview was published on September 18, 2026, by France24.
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Police in Ceuta used batons and fired shots into the air while moving migrants from the beaches to a new camp. About 10,000 migrants remain in Ceuta weeks after more than 72,000 crossed from Morocco.
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Police used batons during the transfer of migrants in Ceuta.
Shots were fired into the air by police to control the situation.
Migrants were moved from beaches to a new camp location.
Nearly 10,000 migrants are still in Ceuta.
Over 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta from Morocco in a recent large influx.
Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa.
The migrant situation in Ceuta has been ongoing for several weeks after the record number arrived.
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The Pentagon released a new set of 71 files about unidentified flying objects (UFOs), including documents about a secret military program that studied advanced aerospace technologies from 2008 to 2012. The files contain technical studies, videos of unexplained flying objects, and reports of injuries linked to possible encounters with unknown craft.
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The Pentagon released 71 files, including PDFs, videos, and audio, mostly with some information blacked out.
Documents cover the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP), a secret military initiative from 2008 to 2012.
AAWSAP focused on futuristic aerospace threats and breakthrough technologies like warp drives, wormholes, antigravity, and invisibility cloaking.
37 documents from AAWSAP were made public, revealing new details such as agency offices involved.
A 2010 technical report describes three engineers who suffered medical symptoms after unknown aerospace events, including hair loss and signs of radiation sickness.
Videos include footage of unidentified objects moving at high speeds, including a 2022 incident in the Middle East where objects flew sporadically at 80-180 miles per hour.
The Pentagon states the released documents are reference studies, not confirmed evidence of these technologies.
Some of the files date back to 1952 and extend into the future up to 2025.
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Ireland currently holds the rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) and is managing a busy agenda, including budget talks and policy proposals. Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, said Ireland is well positioned to lead discussions on the EU budget for 2028-2034 because the country has experience both receiving and contributing EU funds.
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Ireland holds the rotating presidency of the EU in 2026.
Thomas Byrne is Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs.
Byrne attended the 2026 EU State of the Union speech in Strasbourg.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed banning children’s access to social media.
Ireland aims to support this proposed social media ban during its EU presidency.
Ireland plans to lead negotiations on the EU budget for 2028-2034.
Ireland was a net recipient of EU funds until recently and is now a net contributor.
Byrne described Ireland’s approach to budget talks as pragmatic because of its experience on both sides.
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The article explains why many Americans continue to support Princess Diana, even decades after her death. Unlike the British, who see the royal family as an institution, Americans view Diana more like a celebrity, focusing on her personal story and struggles.
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Charles Spencer, Diana’s brother, wrote a memoir with new details about the week after Diana’s death.
Spencer claims a conversation with future King Charles where Charles said they would "forget her soon enough."
Buckingham Palace responded by saying grief can affect memory and judgment.
The British monarchy tries to move past scandals and focus on traditions and duty.
Americans see the royal family mostly as celebrities with dramatic personal stories.
Diana fits the American celebrity model with glamour, personal struggles, and rebellion.
A Gallup poll showed 27% of Americans felt as upset about Diana’s death as about someone they knew.
Recent polls show 76% of Americans still view Diana positively, compared to much lower ratings for Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Ursula von der Leyen gave her sixth State of the Union speech as President of the European Commission. She talked about new ideas like making Canada an associate member of the EU, banning social media for children, and creating a plan to handle migrant crises similar to the situation in Ceuta.
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Ursula von der Leyen delivered her sixth State of the Union speech for the European Union.
She suggested Canada could become the EU’s first associate member, which is a closer partnership without full membership.
She proposed banning social media use for children to protect their wellbeing.
An emergency plan was mentioned to handle migrant crises like the one in Ceuta, though details remain unclear.
The speech was part of her second term as European Commission President.
The address is an important yearly event for setting the EU’s priorities.
Some reactions from politicians and related discussions about EU relations with Canada and migration were noted.
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A large synagogue in Michigan reopened six months after a terror attack where a man drove a truck filled with fireworks and gasoline into the building. The attack was seen as a targeted attack on the Jewish community, causing damage and forcing people to take shelter inside.
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The Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan is one of the largest in the United States.
The attack happened on March 12 when Ayman Mohamad Ghazali crashed a truck with fireworks and gasoline into the synagogue.
More than 140 people sheltered inside during the attack, including young children.
The building suffered water and smoke damage, destroying religious items.
The estimated rebuilding cost is over $40 million, plus $12 million for new security features.
Ghazali died from a self-inflicted gunshot during the attack.
Federal officials said the attack was terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran and listed by the U.S. as a terrorist organization.
Ghazali’s two brothers were reportedly part of Hezbollah and died in an Israeli airstrike shortly before the attack.
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Forecasters are watching several areas for possible tropical storms in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The National Hurricane Center reports low to moderate chances of storm formation, with higher chances in the Pacific due to El Niño weather conditions.
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Two areas in the Atlantic have up to a 30% chance of developing into tropical storms within seven days.
One Atlantic system near Bermuda is no longer expected to develop because of bad winds and dry air.
In the Eastern Pacific, three systems are being monitored, with two likely to become tropical depressions soon.
One Pacific system southwest of Baja California has an 80% chance of forming a tropical depression within seven days.
Another Pacific system east of that has an 80% chance of forming within a week, with development expected late this weekend or early next week.
A tropical depression is a storm with winds under 39 mph; if winds reach 39 to 73 mph, it becomes a tropical storm, and over 74 mph is a hurricane.
El Niño is a climate pattern with warmer Pacific water, which tends to increase Pacific hurricane activity but reduce it in the Atlantic.
Experts expect more storms in the Pacific and fewer in the Atlantic this hurricane season because of El Niño.
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A pregnant woman in California, Amanda Webb, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer after a prenatal scan suggested her baby might have a serious genetic condition. After treatment, she has now been cancer-free for five years and is raising her young son.
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Amanda Webb was 31 weeks pregnant when a routine scan showed possible trisomy 13 in her baby.
Follow-up tests revealed the baby was healthy, but doctors suspected cancer in Amanda due to unusual blood test results.
Amanda underwent several tests including a colonoscopy and liver biopsy while still pregnant.
She was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and started chemotherapy during her pregnancy.
Amanda gave birth to her son Levi by C-section and continued chemotherapy after delivery.
Despite the poor typical survival rate for Stage 4 colon cancer, she has been cancer-free for five years.
Amanda received strong support from family and friends during her treatment and recovery.
She is now focusing on raising her son and living healthy post-cancer.
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Health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a meeting organized by a group he used to lead, which has raised doubts about vaccines. Dr. Céline Gounder provided information to counter false claims and explain vaccine safety.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the head of a group that questions vaccine safety.
He was the main speaker at a recent conference for this group.
Dr. Céline Gounder appeared on CBS News to discuss vaccine safety.
Dr. Gounder addressed and corrected some false claims about vaccines.
Vaccines are widely considered safe by health experts.
The conference and discussion highlight ongoing debates about vaccines.
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