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A project backed by Burundi’s minister responsible for infrastructure would require residents to contribute to paving streets in their neighbourhoods. The initiative, recently presented to secure support, has prompted reservations, Iwacu Burundi reports.
Source: Iwacu Burundi
The Buddhist Seokguram Grotto, located 750 metres above sea level near Gyeongju, is a heritage site and tourist attraction for South Korea. The city aims to join the world’s top 10 destinations and hopes to welcome 60 million visitors a year, reports Le Monde.
Source: Le Monde
Ken Wharfe, Diana’s former bodyguard, said Charles Spencer’s account seemed credible to him. He made the comments as Buckingham Palace disputes revelations by Diana’s brother, according to Lessentiel.
Source: L’essentiel
German police are searching for Stefan W., a missing 16-year-old from Regensburg. Investigators believe he may be in Luxembourg or may have stayed there, and are asking the public for help finding him.
Source: L’essentiel
Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly receiving personal services from other inmates in prison, including cooking, cleaning and making his bed. The article also mentions massages and attributes the information to NBC News, as the American rapper serves a 50-month sentence.
Source: Malawi24
Mazda is preparing for a possible return of the rotary engine, a technology historically associated with the Japanese carmaker. Company executives discussed the prospects for the technology with Car Magazine UK, as Mazda continues to study its use in future vehicles, according to the British publication.
Source: The Namibian
Investigators are examining an international money-laundering network to which the suspicions targeting rapper Gims, who was charged in the spring, are believed to be linked. Between 2019 and 2025, the network is said to have laundered about 300 million euros, while the investigation concerns flows that could reach one billion euros, according to Telquel.
Source: Telquel
The Luxembourg municipality of Differdange is said to have suffered a fraud involving €400,000, according to the mayor quoted in the article. The municipal official said on Wednesday morning that the municipality had been the victim of this fraud, whose amount is described as several tens of thousands of euros in the source text.
Source: L’essentiel
John Ratcliffe, CIA director, visited Moscow on 25 August but was not received by Russian President Vladimir Putin. German media, including the FAZ, report that his message about the Russian economy may have irritated the Kremlin, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco in 2025, after several high-profile relationships, notably with Justin Bieber and The Weeknd. The article chronologically traces the American singer’s confirmed relationships over the years.
Source: Tuko
David Lichy, an 18-year-old Luxembourger, climbed two volcanoes over 5,000 metres high in less than 48 hours. He made the ascent with his older brother for his birthday, according to Lessentiel.
Source: L’essentiel
US cities are beginning to ban restaurants offering drive-through service, citing their effects on urban planning, the environment and social life. The trend challenges a component of American car culture, according to the source article.
Source: Le Monde
Writer Thélyson Orélien topped novel sales in France with C’était ça ou mourir during the week of 21 to 27 September 2026. Figures compiled by GfK measure sales during that period, according to data cited in the article.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
The cost of the pilgrimage in Algeria, set at 820,000 dinars, can be paid from Thursday 1 October 2026, the National Office of Hajj and Umrah announced. The payment period will end on 29 October, with several methods available, including electronic payment, certified cheque and cash payment, according to Elkhabar.
Source: El Khabar
Microsoft and POST Luxembourg have inaugurated a new Azure Extended Zone in Luxembourg, strengthening the local deployment of Microsoft’s cloud services. The inauguration took place on Monday in the presence of Luxembourg’s Minister for the Economy, according to Lessentiel.
Source: L’essentiel
Luxembourg Transport Minister Yuriko Backes has specified the temperatures that operators must guarantee on RGTR network buses: between 15 °C and 28 °C in normal weather. When outdoor temperatures reach at least 35 °C, the inside must remain at least six degrees cooler, according to her response to MP Marc Goergen, reported by L’essentiel.
Source: L’essentiel
Smartphones now complement the viewing of sports competitions, enabling spectators to check statistics, actions, reactions and scores during matches. This shift concerns football, basketball and streaming in particular, according to Corbeau News Centrafri.
Source: Corbeaunews Centrafrique
French teachers say their pay has declined in status as unions call for protests against falling purchasing power. The report highlights a salary of €3,000 that requires at least 25 years in the profession, according to Lessentiel.
Source: L’essentiel
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