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Washington centralises Guinean visas in Dakar
🌍 WorldWorld28 Sept 2026

Washington centralises Guinean visas in Dakar

The US State Department presents a new direction for its relations with Africa, centred on visas, trade and security. The interview notably discusses the transfer to Dakar of the processing of visa applications submitted by Guinean nationals as part of this policy, according to Guinéenews.

Source: Guinéenews

Map: Madrid, Espagne
🌍 WorldBusiness27 Sept 2026

Thousands of demonstrators denounce Madrid housing crisis

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Madrid to denounce the high cost of housing. The protest followed the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, described as the immediate trigger for the demonstration, according to Le Monde.

Source: Le Monde

Cockroach movement threatens nationwide protests in India
🌍 WorldWorld25 Sept 2026

Cockroach movement threatens nationwide protests in India

The Indian movement “Cockroach” has threatened nationwide protests unless the head of the Election Commission leaves office. The report provides no further details about its demands, timetable or the identity of the official targeted, according to Defimedia.

Source: Defimedia

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades
🌍 WorldBusiness20 Sept 2026

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after six decades

Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after six decades at the helm of the US conglomerate. His son Howard succeeds him as part of a long-planned transition, marking a new chapter for the group founded and led by the legendary investor, according to MyJoyOnline.

Source: MyJoyOnline

Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 thanks to Mbappé
🌍 WorldWorld16 Sept 2026

Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 thanks to Mbappé

Real Madrid beat Elche 3-2 away, aided in particular by Kylian Mbappé, on the sixth matchday of the Spanish league. The Madrid club continued their pursuit of leaders Barcelona in a match played at the Manuel Martínez Valero Stadium, according to Al-Youm al-Sabi‘.

Source: Youm7

Europa League: Trabzonspor lose first leg against Ferencváros
🌍 WorldSports21 Aug 2026

Europa League: Trabzonspor lose first leg against Ferencváros

Trabzonspor lost at home to Ferencváros in the first leg of the Europa League play-off, with André Onana in their squad. The Turkish club will have to turn the tie around in the second leg to continue in the competition, according to the information available in the source text.

Source: Actu Cameroun

FSC warns about unauthorised cryptocurrency entity
🌍 WorldBusiness9 Aug 2026

FSC warns about unauthorised cryptocurrency entity

The FSC, the financial supervisory authority, is warning against an entity operating in cryptocurrencies without authorisation. The alert urges users to exercise caution, but the information provided specifies neither the entity’s name nor the country of jurisdiction of the authority.

Source: Defimedia

Bayern Munich target the 2026-2027 Champions League
🌍 WorldSports7 Aug 2026

Bayern Munich target the 2026-2027 Champions League

Bayern Munich are targeting the 2026-2027 Champions League after winning the league and cup the previous season. Vincent Kompany set out this goal in Hong Kong, counting in particular on Michael Olise, summer signings and the return of key players, according to the source text.

Source: La Nouvelle Tribune

France: Lecornu strengthens measures against foreign interference
🌍 WorldPolitics6 Aug 2026

France: Lecornu strengthens measures against foreign interference

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced stronger measures to detect and tackle foreign interference. The decision follows operations targeting Édouard Philippe, Raphaël Glucksmann and Gabriel Attal, attributed to pro-Russian networks, according to French authorities.

Source: Bamada.net

Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach
🌍 WorldSports5 Aug 2026

Newcastle appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach

English club Newcastle have appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe’s departure. The 38-year-old former Germany Under-21 international was managing Saudi club Al-Ahli and had never coached a top-flight team, according to the club’s announcement.

Source: Vanguard

UEFA changes two European football rules from 2026-27
🌍 WorldSports5 Aug 2026

UEFA changes two European football rules from 2026-27

UEFA announces two rule changes for the Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League from the 2026-27 season. The changes concern suspensions for yellow cards and the display of playing time, according to the European body’s announcement.

Source: Tuko

Map: Ceuta, Espagne
🌍 WorldPolitics5 Aug 2026

Migration death toll reaches 141 in Ceuta

At least 141 people have died on Tarajal beach in Ceuta after a mass entry of migrants from Morocco the previous week. Spanish authorities have recovered 78 bodies from their waters, including three new deaths located on Tuesday, according to figures reported by Ahoraeg.

Source: Ahora EG

Map: Culiacán, Mexique
🌍 WorldWorld5 Aug 2026

TikTok influencer César Gastelum killed live in Culiacán

César Gastelum, a Mexican influencer followed by more than 500,000 people, was shot dead during a TikTok livestream in Culiacán, in the state of Sinaloa. A motorcyclist shot him in the head outside a restaurant before fleeing, according to the account in the article.

Source: Senenews

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