Policing and organised crime
Couriers sentenced over £13.8 million cannabis importation attempt
Four members of a drugs smuggling gang who were part of a plot to import cannabis worth £13.8 million into the UK via Birmingham Airport have been sentenced.
UK National Crime Agency, 21 September 2026, 14:15 — read at the source
Emergencies
Drought is on going in Brazil
The Drought notification level is Green.
GDACS — global disaster alerts, 21 September 2026, 14:58 — read at the source
Volcanic eruption is on going for Chikurachki in Russia
Volcano Chikurachki is emitting ash clouds according to the regional VAAC. The aviation alert level is Green.
GDACS — global disaster alerts, 21 September 2026, 12:48 — read at the source
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