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The African Tails Art Auction will take place at the Erik & Claude Foundation on 17 September… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/13/french-tv-programme-pulled-after-actress-speaks-out-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss news24x7-8396 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:15:36 +0200 Al Jazeera Life & Entertainment France Televisions has removed the replay of a programme after actress Adèle Haenel denounced the Gaza genocide. (via Al Jazeera) https://www.myjoyonline.com/art-can-be-lucrative-but-have-a-side-hustle-aewura-arts-to-fellow-artists news24x7-8388 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:50:16 +0200 MyJoyOnline Life & Entertainment Ghanaian pencil artist and co-founder of RNH Imports, Aewura Adjoa, has encouraged fellow artists to explore other income streams alongside their creative work. (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/no-two-phone-law-gra-clarifies-customs-rules-for-travellers news24x7-8389 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:49:56 +0200 MyJoyOnline Life & Entertainment The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reiterated that there is no law limiting travellers entering Ghana to two duty-free mobile phones. (via MyJoyOnline) https://iol.co.za/capeargus/news/2026-09-13-cheslyn-daniels-warns-parties-not-to-confuse-influencer-reach-with-governing-ability news24x7-8017 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Life & Entertainment PA Cape Town mayoral candidate Cheslyn Daniels says influencers can help parties reach younger voters, but warns that online popularity must not be confused with governing ability. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.capetownetc.com/lifestyle/7-five-star-hotel-experiences-in-the-western-cape-that-dont-require-a-hotel-stay news24x7-8406 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:40 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Life & Entertainment Words: Zayaan Marthinus/Getaway Magazine Ever wondered how you could experience 5-star luxury without committing to the hefty price tag? The answer is actually quite simple: look beyond the room. While booking into a 5-star hotel is deeply appealing to the glamorous version of you, your experience… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/14/as-japans-yen-peaks-is-the-era-of-budget-friendly-trips-coming-to-an-end-for-australian-travellers news24x7-8160 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:09 +0200 The Guardian World Life & Entertainment The currency has now reached its highest level against the US and Australian dollars in six monthsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless… (via The Guardian World) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/909226-movie-review-a-mama-deola-wedding-story-is-one-funny-skit-stretched-too-far.html news24x7-8121 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:40:34 +0200 Premium Times Life & Entertainment The film tests whether Mama Deola’s short-form comedy can survive the demands of feature-length storytelling. The post MOVIE REVIEW: ‘A Mama Deola Wedding Story’ is one funny skit stretched too far appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. (via Premium Times) https://sundayworld.co.za/world/passenger-ship-sinks-in-indonesia-around-130missing news24x7-8054 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:20:30 +0200 Sunday World Life & Entertainment A passenger ship that had lost contact in Indonesia’s Java Sea has sunk, with around 130 people unaccounted for, the country’s National Search and Rescue Agency said on Sunday. Around 110 people have been rescued and at least one person has died, according to the latest available figures. The… (via Sunday World) https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-alice-banaaza-spotlights-fugu-weaving-at-2026-chan-festival-in-uk news24x7-7992 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:51:00 +0200 MyJoyOnline Life & Entertainment Ghanaian weaver Alice Banaaza showcased traditional fugu weaving at the 2026 Chocolate Has a Name Festival in Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The event, themed The Untutored Mind: A Thing of Beauty, opened on 27th August 2026, with the exhibition and live weaving experience continuing… (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghanas-alice-bazaanaa-spotlights-fugu-weaving-at-2026-chan-festival-in-uk news24x7-8395 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:51:00 +0200 MyJoyOnline Life & Entertainment Ghanaian weaver Alice Bazaanaa showcased traditional fugu weaving at the 2026 Chocolate Has a Name Festival in Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The event, themed The Untutored Mind: A Thing of Beauty, opened on 27th August 2026, with the exhibition and live weaving experience continuing… (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/13/grenfell-fire-director-laura-johnson-barnet-council-housing news24x7-7958 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:06 +0200 The Guardian World Life & Entertainment Fire survivors and bereaved urge Barnet Group to ‘reconsider’ appointment of Laura Johnson, who pushed for cheaper contractorGrenfell survivors and bereaved relatives have criticised the “outrageous decision” to hire a director who oversaw cost-cutting at Grenfell Tower in a £150,000-a-year senior… (via The Guardian World) https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/news/2026-09-13-wiseman-mncube-sets-strict-rules-for-heritage-day-prayer news24x7-7784 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Life & Entertainment Actor Wiseman Mncube has called on people attending his Umkhuleko WaseMpophomeni prayer gathering at Delta Park in Randburg on Heritage Day to observe six days of celibacy and sobriety before the event. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/tonight-i-want-to-sing-for-life-celine-dion-makes-a-triumphant-paris-comeback-20260913-0771 news24x7-8313 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:51:53 +0200 News24 Top Stories Life & Entertainment Celine Dion wept tears of joy on Saturday as she fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with a sell-out concert in Paris. (via News24 Top Stories) https://www.sapeople.com/travel/travelling-doing-it-creatively-can-reveal-the-real-soul-of-a-city news24x7-7826 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:48:16 +0200 SAPeople Life & Entertainment Travelling does not need to cost a fortune. Discover how creative journeys can reveal more of the cities and countries you visit. The post Travelling: Doing it creatively can reveal the real soul of a city appeared first on SA People. (via SAPeople) https://iol.co.za/entertainment/streaming/2026-09-13-netflixs-next-big-south-african-shows-weddings-blind-love-and-diwali-chaos news24x7-7518 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200 IOL (site feed) Life & Entertainment Anele and Bonelela “Buzza James” Mgudlwa kept much of their wedding private for a year. Now, their relationship and road to marriage will feature in Netflix’s upcoming docu-soap, Stars & Vows: Anele & Buzza. (via IOL (site feed)) https://www.capetownetc.com/competitions/win-tickets-shortstraw-shows news24x7-8412 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:50:03 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Life & Entertainment Indie-rock favourites Shortstraw are back and Cape {town} Etc has tickets to give away for their return shows in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. The band released Everything In Between, a four-track EP, on 4 September, their first official release in five years. It’s the opening chapter of a bigger… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.france24.com/en/yemen-houthi-offensive-triggers-new-displacement-crisis news24x7-8262 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:18:55 +0200 France 24 Life & Entertainment More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with many escaping to Aden and around 1,400 crossing into neighbouring Djibouti. The UN and IOM warn the new displacement wave is worsening an already… (via France 24) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/6-injured-after-people-jump-in-panic-from-adjacent-building-as-fire-breaks-out-in-delhi-factory/articleshow/134189952.cms news24x7-7665 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:13:25 +0200 Times of India Life & Entertainment A fire in northwest Delhi's Swaroop Nagar injured six people who jumped from a building. The blaze erupted in an adjoining godown-cum-factory manufacturing judo dresses and boxing gloves. Panic spread among residents of the adjacent building, prompting the desperate jumps. All injured individuals… (via Times of India) https://diggers.news/goal-diggers/2026/09/13/govt-calls-for-more-sports-festivals news24x7-7496 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:30:06 +0200 News Diggers Zambia Life & Entertainment This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read. (via News Diggers Zambia) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/marathi-actor-vikas-samudre-traced-by-mumbai-cyber-police-after-i-m-commiting-suicide-typo-error-in-post-raises-alarm/articleshow/134182597.cms news24x7-7693 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:14:59 +0200 Times of India Life & Entertainment A typo in Marathi actor Vikas Samudre's Facebook post appeared to suggest suicidal intent, alarming Mumbai Cyber Police on Friday night. A team traced him within an hour. Samudre clarified he was safe and the post related to a drama project. Known for 'Navra Maza Navsacha,' he's popular for his… (via Times of India) https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/13/venice-film-festival-2026-woman-unknown-of-may-el-toukhy-wins-the-golden-lion news24x7-7626 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:04:20 +0200 Euronews Life & Entertainment El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy. (via Euronews) https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwean-accused-of-running-fake-sa-id-factory-in-joburg news24x7-7301 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:03:44 +0200 New Zimbabwe Life & Entertainment By Dumani Moyo l The South African A ZIMBABWEAN national has been arrested in Johannesburg after police allegedly uncovered an operation involving the manufacturing of fraudulent South African identity cards. The arrest followed information received by police on Wednesday, 9 September, about a man… (via New Zimbabwe) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/13/1400-yemenis-flee-to-djibouti-within-24-hours?traffic_source=rss news24x7-7306 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:40:18 +0200 Al Jazeera Life & Entertainment Yemeni refugees arrive in Obock, Djibouti, within 24 hours as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait. (via Al Jazeera) https://sundayworld.co.za/letters/lets-build-mechanisms-to-hold-councillors-accountable news24x7-7180 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:35:54 +0200 Sunday World Life & Entertainment Municipalities are the third tier of government spheres. They are also close to the communities and are there to deliver basic services such as water, refuse collection and electricity. Yet they are failing to deliver. When councillors fail to deliver on their promises, nothing happens to them… (via Sunday World) https://punchng.com/nollywood-doesnt-have-to-change-identity-to-go-global-itele-d-icon news24x7-6895 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:00:40 +0200 Punch Nigeria Life & Entertainment Actor Ibrahim Yekini, aka Itele D Icon, says Nollywood should embrace indigenous stories and quality storytelling to appeal to global audiences. Read More: https://punchng.com/nollywood-doesnt-have-to-change-identity-to-go-global-itele-d-icon/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/pastor-warns-entertainers-against-desperate-pursuit-of-fame news24x7-6899 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:00:34 +0200 Punch Nigeria Life & Entertainment Pastor Olabanji Busola has cautioned entertainers, including musicians and actors, to be spiritually conscious in their desperate pursuit of fame and succe Read More: https://punchng.com/pastor-warns-entertainers-against-desperate-pursuit-of-fame/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://punchng.com/queen-temi-t-bags-international-media-award news24x7-6907 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:00:28 +0200 Punch Nigeria Life & Entertainment Broadcaster Temitope Chikezie, known as Queen Temi-T, has won the Outstanding International Radio Presenter of the Year at the 2026 GX Awards in the UK. Read More: https://punchng.com/queen-temi-t-bags-international-media-award/ (via Punch Nigeria) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/lymphatic-walking-jumping-workouts-6355196 news24x7-7113 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:33:27 +0200 Channel NewsAsia Life & Entertainment Some influencers promote specific exercise routines, like walking or jumping, to reduce puffiness. Here’s what to know. (via Channel NewsAsia) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/cm2m7105d71o news24x7-7036 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:00:41 +0200 BBC Sport Life & Entertainment Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Thomas Frank believe Sunderland should not have been awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa was adjudged to foul Dan Ballard, instead claiming that Arsenal should have had a free kick. (via BBC Sport) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/celine-dion-first-concert-in-6-years-rare-neurological-disorder-stiff-person-syndrome news24x7-7642 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:54:39 +0200 CBS World Life & Entertainment Celine Dion's return to the stage underscored a remarkable comeback after stiff-person syndrome, an incurable condition that causes stiffness and cramps, forced her to cancel shows and cast years of uncertainty over whether she would ever perform again. (via CBS World) https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/909117-abiodun-wins-national-award-for-oguns-digital-transformation.html news24x7-6875 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:38:52 +0200 Premium Times Life & Entertainment The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration and improve service delivery The post Abiodun wins National Award for Ogun’s digital transformation appeared first on Premium… (via Premium Times) https://news.sky.com/story/i-made-a-promise-celine-dion-moved-to-tears-during-paris-comeback-concert-13585222 news24x7-6988 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0200 Sky News World Life & Entertainment Celine Dion was brought to tears as she returned to the stage for the first time in almost six years after revealing she was battling a rare neurological disorder. (via Sky News World) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/1400-flee-yemen-to-djibouti-as-houthis-invade news24x7-6871 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:26:11 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Life & Entertainment Houthi fighters control a large part of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa and Hodeida in the west The post 1,400 flee Yemen to Djibouti as Houthis invade appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2e0mzdwmkko news24x7-7044 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:35:12 +0200 BBC Sport Life & Entertainment Arsenal are monitoring Nico Paz, Liverpool and Aston Villa are tracking Cher Ndour and Sunderland are refusing to give up on Geny Catamo, plus more. (via BBC Sport) https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/shekhinah-reflects-on-motherhood-3-months-after-birth-photos news24x7-6703 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:09:08 +0200 The South African Life & Entertainment Award-winning musician Shekhinah Donnell has reflected on all things motherhood just 3 months after giving birth to her daughter. (via The South African) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/celine-dion-kicks-off-first-full-concert-in-six-years news24x7-6710 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:06:25 +0200 Vanguard Nigeria Life & Entertainment Celine Dion on Saturday kicked off her first full concert in six years in Paris, as she returned to the stage after battling a rare neurological disorder. The post Celine Dion kicks off first full concert in six years appeared first on Vanguard News. (via Vanguard Nigeria) https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20260912-c%C3%A9line-dion-makes-historic-comeback-in-paris-six-years-after-last-tour news24x7-7070 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:05:53 +0200 France 24 Life & Entertainment Beloved French Canadian singer Céline Dion on Saturday returned to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris. The 58-year-old appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years to a crowd of around 30,000… (via France 24) https://www.capetownetc.com/news/stranger-becomes-unlikely-hero-after-catching-children-from-burning-flat news24x7-7238 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:00:34 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Life & Entertainment A mother and her two daughters escaped an apartment fire after becoming trapped inside their second-floor flat in the early hours of the morning, with a nearby stranger stepping in to catch the children as they were lowered from a window, Cape {town} Etc reports. The story broke on social media… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.engadget.com/2256735/diablo-v-is-coming-out-in-spring-2029 news24x7-6926 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:19:48 +0200 Engadget Life & Entertainment Blizzard also confirmed that a Diablo animated series is in development with Netflix. (via Engadget) https://www.france24.com/en/culture/20260912-danish-wwii-drama-wins-golden-lion-at-venice-film-festival news24x7-7071 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:15:14 +0200 France 24 Life & Entertainment A Danish WWII drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi was awared top prize on Saturday at The Venice Film Festival, while Gaza documentary NAZA snagged the special jury prize. "Unknown Woman" had been a major talking point of the festival due to its subject matter… (via France 24) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwyz11gk7y7o news24x7-6384 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:36:20 +0200 BBC World Life & Entertainment Fans of the Canadian singer greeted her as she left her hotel on Saturday. (via BBC World) https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/994340/sylvan-esso-ow-infinity-interview-music news24x7-7232 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200 The Verge Life & Entertainment Sylvan Esso preparing to attend a frutiger aero renfaire. Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, better known as Sylvan Esso, have been bringing their low-key electro-pop to the masses since 2014, bursting onto the scene with their self-titled debut album and the single "Hey Mami." Over the years, they've… (via The Verge) https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13584748/hollie-doyle-blog-big-fan-of-forty-years-on-in-sceptre-stakes-on-final-day-of-doncasters-leger-festival news24x7-7010 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200 Sky Sports Life & Entertainment Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle previews the final day of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster - live on Sky Sports Racing – alongside top-quality action on Champions’ Weekend at The Curragh. (via Sky Sports) https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/09/12/jimek-polish-hip-hop-is-one-of-the-best-in-europe-and-i-wont-even-apologize-for-saying-tha news24x7-6487 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:03:37 +0200 Euronews Life & Entertainment Two loves define Radzimir Dębski, aka Jimek - classical music and hip-hop. The Polish composer, conductor and producer has won praise from Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj alike. Now he's talked to Euronews about his new album, featuring twelve Polish rappers and... a symphony orchestra. (via Euronews) https://3news.com/news/roads-minister-commends-upper-west-contractor-for-timely-delivery news24x7-6260 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:53:24 +0200 3News Ghana Life & Entertainment Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza has commended a contractor from the Upper West Region, Astee Construction Limited for consistently completing road projects ahead of schedule and voluntarily supporting adjoining communities. (via 3News Ghana) https://3news.com/news/gospel-legend-bernice-offei-dies-at-63 news24x7-6261 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:47:27 +0200 3News Ghana Life & Entertainment Gospel legend Bernice Offei has died at 63, days after being briefly reported missing in Accra. She recorded six studio albums. (via 3News Ghana) https://www.myjoyonline.com/life-is-short-gospel-music-hitmaker-bernice-offei-dies-at-63 news24x7-6152 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:40:07 +0200 MyJoyOnline Life & Entertainment Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei, renowned for hit songs including Life Is Short, Hold On and Kaa She Gbeyei, has died at the age of 63. News of her death was announced on Facebook by fellow gospel musician Nii Noi on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Kwesi Ernest, also a top gospel… (via MyJoyOnline) https://www.capetownetc.com/things-to-do-cape-town/solo-studios-2026-10-things-not-to-miss-at-the-riebeek-valley-art-festival news24x7-7243 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:55 +0200 Cape {town} Etc Life & Entertainment Riebeek Kasteel is preparing for a very special birthday party this October, and art lovers, foodies and weekend wanderers are invited, Cape {town} Etc reports. Solo Studios will mark its 10th anniversary from 23 to 25 October, bringing its familiar mix of art, food, wine, music and rural charm… (via Cape {town} Etc) https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-fire-at-factory-making-munitions-for-ukraine/a-79245062?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf news24x7-7094 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Deutsche Welle Life & Entertainment Bulgarian authorities are investigating a fire at a munitions factory for links to an explosion at a similar facility in August. Arms maker EMCO says no human error was involved, as investigators look at sabotage. (via Deutsche Welle)