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A story worth mapping: World brief 2026-09-10: The United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court orders the deportation of permanent resident Nazira Haji Zada to Afghanistan in its first case, after Haji Zada conceded that she supported an Islamic State-inspired mass-shooting plot planned for the 2024 presidential election. A perspective from Delhi.
Corey Mylchreest · Solar Comet ·
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A story worth mapping: World brief 2026-09-11: A Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to seven years in prison each for inciting subversion under the national security law for leading the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China. A perspective from Singapore.
Graham Greene (actor) · Bright Dreamer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-15 · Kurdistan 24: The United Nations reports that more than 100,000 people have fled their homes in western and southern Yemen due the ongoing Houthi offensive against Yemeni government forces, and that 2,400 refugees have arrived in Djibouti in the last four days alone. A perspective from Melbourne.
John F. Kennedy · Bright Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-24 · Sahara Reporters: South African police arrests four people in connection of the murder of former professional boxer Zolani Tete. A perspective from Melbourne.
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) · Bright Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-15 · The National Herald: Former Golden Dawn spokesperson Ilias Kasidiaris is released from prison in Domokos, Phthiotis, Greece, after serving part of a 13-year sentence for leading a criminal organization and announces plans to return to politics, although he remains barred from office until 2033. A perspective from Lisbon.
Dolly Parton · Playful Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-12 · Philippine Daily Inquirer: The Philippine coast guard confirms that 41 more bodies have been discovered aboard the burned vessel MV June Aster off Coron, Palawan, bringing the death toll from the fire to 76. A perspective from Reykjavík.
Carlos Alcaraz · Vivid Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-26 · AA via TRT World: The U.S. Pacific Command announces that the United States will conduct trilateral military exercises with South Korea's armed forces and Japan's self-defense forces despite U.S. president Donald Trump scaling back on the recent Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercises. A perspective from Reykjavík.
Freddie Freeman · Vivid Explorer ·
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-11: A Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to seven years in prison each for inciting subversion under the national security law for leading the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China. A perspective from Buenos Aires.
Graham Greene (actor) · Playful Mosaic ·
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-15: ProRail services across northern and central parts of the Netherlands are disrupted by a sabotage operation after pipes are attached to tracks, resulting in the failure of railway signals. A perspective from Athens.
Travis Scott · Bright Phoenix ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-25 · DW: At least 40 people are injured and over 300 homes are damaged in a tornado in Pomas, Occitania, France. A perspective from Cairo.
Dominique Dunne · Electric Phoenix ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Reuters: Two people are killed and extensive damage is caused after an explosion at a hydroelectric power station in Piotta, Ticino, Switzerland. A perspective from Nairobi.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-31 · Asharq Al Awsat: A judiciary in Iraq sentences Kata'ib Hezbollah member Amir Rahim Jabbar to 15 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. A perspective from Singapore.
Gracie Abrams · Bright Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-27 · The Hill: United States Central Command commander Brad Cooper says that the military has cleared all Iranian naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and its routes. A perspective from Beijing.
Finn Wolfhard · Playful Spark ·
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-13: American player Breanna Stewart is awarded MVP of the tournament, while Belgian player Emma Meesseman is the top scorer, averaging 21 points per game. A perspective from Auckland.
Mike White (filmmaker) · Cosmic Voyager ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-08 · France 24: Nicaragua urges the International Court of Justice to reject Germany's objections to its case, stating that German arms exports to Israel breach the Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law. Germany responds by saying that the court lacks jurisdiction over parts of the case. A perspective from New York.
Adam Sandler · Electric Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-11: A Hong Kong court sentences pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to seven years in prison each for inciting subversion under the national security law for leading the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China. A perspective from New York.
Graham Greene (actor) · Electric Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-28 · CBS Sports: In ice hockey, the Colorado Avalanche sign defenceman and alternate captain Cale Makar to an eight-year extension worth US$163.2 million, the largest contract in National Hockey League history. He is the first player to exceed $20 million in average annual value. A perspective from Mexico City.
Charlie Heaton · Lunar Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-25 · DW: At least 40 people are injured and over 300 homes are damaged in a tornado in Pomas, Occitania, France. A perspective from Paris.
Dominique Dunne · Solar Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-27 · France 24: South Korean company SK Gas pays a record US$5.3 million for priority passage of the LPG tanker G. Spirit through the Panama Canal before El Niño-related transit restrictions reduced daily crossings. A perspective from Berlin.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-10 · Al Jazeera: Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Israel Katz say that the IDF has destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel in Ali al-Taher. A perspective from Istanbul.
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-14: Nigeria's Dangote Group launches an initial public offering (IPO) of 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 (US$0.40) each, seeking to raise about ₦2.15 trillion ($1.6 billion) to fund the expansion of the Dangote refinery in Lekki, Lagos State. The sale is set to become Africa's biggest IPO. A perspective from Cape Town.
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-15: ProRail services across northern and central parts of the Netherlands are disrupted by a sabotage operation after pipes are attached to tracks, resulting in the failure of railway signals. A perspective from Singapore.
Travis Scott · Bright Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-03 · France 24: A Colombian judge orders president Abelardo de la Espriella's government to suspend airstrikes on guerrilla camps in the Guaviare Department when intelligence indicated that minors may be present, after recent bombings killed at least three teenagers. A perspective from Seoul.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-02 · Seoul Economic Daily: The Dutch central bank reallocates 86 tonnes of gold reserves from Ottawa, Canada, and New York City, United States, to London, United Kingdom, increasing the share held there to 32.1%, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest". A perspective from Beijing.
Jason Bateman · Playful Dreamer ·
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