EU ban on destroying unsold clothing raises inventory pressure
The EU’s July 19 ban limits how large fashion companies handle unsold clothes, accessories and footwear, with disclosure rules due in 2027.
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Bangsamoro Holds First Parliament Vote Amid Violence and Ballot Problems
Bangsamoro voters held the region’s first parliament election on September 14, but violence in Cotabato and ballot problems in Maluso tested the peace process.
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Global mpox vaccine stockpile launched ahead of September operations
A Gavi-funded mpox vaccine stockpile is expected to begin operations later in September, giving countries a standing emergency-access mechanism during outbreaks.
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Global Food Prices Rise Again as War and Weather Tighten Supply
FAO says global food prices rose for a third straight month in August, while large cereal stocks still mask uneven access and rising trade risks.
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Nepal expands disease surveillance after deadly August floods
Nepal and WHO expanded disease surveillance in Nuwakot and Rasuwa as displaced families face damaged water systems, disrupted care and outbreak risks.
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EU+ Asylum Applications Fell 17% as New EU Rules Took Effect
EU+ asylum applications fell 17% in the first half of 2026, but EUAA says the data does not yet show whether the bloc’s new pact caused the decline.
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OECD Finds Reading and Math Scores at Record Lows
The OECD’s PISA 2025 results show record-low reading and math performance across OECD systems, with inequality, family engagement and digital distraction in focus.
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Panama Canal cuts vessel slots again as drought strains waterway
Panama Canal capacity is tightening after below-expected rainfall, with Panamax slots set to fall again September 15 and longer waits possible.
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UN presses for Yemen aid access after Houthi seizure of Mocha compound
The UN is pressing for safe aid access after Houthi forces seized a Mocha compound as displacement, road damage and a suspended port slow relief.
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FBI returns three Roman-era sarcophagus fragments to Lebanon
Three Roman-period lead sarcophagus fragments linked to Tyre were returned to Lebanon at a September 2 ceremony in New York, the FBI said.
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El Salvador TPS decision leaves 232,000 beneficiaries in limbo
The prior El Salvador TPS extension ended September 9 without a public DHS decision, leaving beneficiaries, employers and remittance flows awaiting guidance.
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Gambia Police Require Protest Permits After Power-Cut Unrest
After power-cut protests and tear gas in the Greater Banjul area, police announced a permit requirement as President Barrow set an October service deadline.
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Philippines says Chinese forces fired flares near aircraft
The Philippines says Chinese forces fired flares near an unarmed aircraft over disputed reefs, prompting a diplomatic protest and renewed aviation-safety concerns.
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins inaugural Ultimate 100m title in Budapest
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship women’s 100 meters in Budapest, beating Julien Alfred and Sha’Carri Richardson.
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Lahore court suspends order forcing Afghan medical students to leave
The Lahore High Court gave 13 Afghan medical students temporary protection from removal while it reviews Pakistan’s directives and their legal basis.
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Israel-Lebanon Rome talks shifted to October as U.S. keeps channel open
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold ambassadorial talks in Washington this week before a planned October round in Rome on the U.S.-brokered security framework.
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European Raids Target Alleged Horse Identity-Fraud Network
Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands checked more than 1,000 horses after raids over alleged forged passports and manipulated microchips.
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Tunisia Extends Detention of 4 Activists as Civic Crackdown Widens
Tunisia extended pretrial detention for four flotilla-linked activists as rights groups and the EU warn that legal and administrative pressure is narrowing civic space.
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Canada and Ukraine Announce Long-Term Drone and Air-Defense Partnership
Canada and Ukraine announced up to C$50 million in drone contracts, about C$350 million for air-defense interceptors and a plan for joint production.
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EU Leaders Question Serbia’s EU Path After Mladic Funeral
EU leaders criticized Serbia after Ratko Mladic was buried with military honors, while a canceled EU visit raised new questions about its membership bid.
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EU Collected More Than €125 Billion Through E-Commerce VAT Systems
EU member states collected more than €125 billion through e-commerce VAT systems since 2021 as customs duties and platform rules reshape online imports.
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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil leaders to prison
Hong Kong sentenced three former Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison terms of up to seven years, putting speech, assembly and commemoration at issue.