A River of News

World headlines, September 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC

12 items in this hour. Whole day.

UTC

  1. Friday, September 18, 2026

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    John Lee keeps Hong Kong talent target unchanged despite 300,000 arrivals South China Morning Post (limited free articles) story
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    Torrential rain in Vietnam leaves 3 dead, 16,000 homes flooded South China Morning Post (limited free articles) story
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    Kim’s sister says U.S. drills push North Korea nuclear arms growth The Japan Times story
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    Allen lights up Bills’ new stadium with 41-31 win over Lions The Japan Times story
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    Friends and rights groups worry for Chinese #MeToo activist’s life after jail The Japan Times
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    Thailand’s Muslim separatists vow to fight for independence ‘until the end of time’ South China Morning Post (limited free articles)
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    Hong Kong IT analyst charged with murdering wife at their flat South China Morning Post (limited free articles)
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    British woman rescued after shoot-out between Malawi police and kidnappers left two dead Sky News story
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    Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike Al Jazeera story
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    Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown Al Jazeera story
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    Saudi scrambles to solve ‘humiliating dilemma’ after US rejects Red Sea intervention South China Morning Post (limited free articles) story
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    Japan’s rice balls are invading the U.K. The Japan Times