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Keir Starmer resigns as MP, announces his next political move
Former UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer resigns as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years, shifting fo…
South African NGO sends 35 rescuers to Nepal as flood deaths pass 1,000
Gift of the Givers mobilised 35 search and rescue specialists, including four K9 dogs, to aid flood-hit Nepal …
Snoop Dogg announces vacancy for taster, Kenyans eligible: “KSh 1.2m monthly"
Snoop Dogg seeks a global ice cream taster for his Dr Bombay brand, offering $10,000 monthly. Ideal candidates…
William Ruto flies to Zambia for Hichilema inauguration as opposition leader faces treason charge
President William Ruto travel to Zambia for President Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration as Zambian opposition …
New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns and wife Jordyn visit Kenya for honeymoon
Jordyn Woods shares a vibrant honeymoon montage from Africa, highlighting stops in Nairobi, Tanzania, and Zanz…
Tupac Shakur murder: Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty nearly 30 years after rapper’s death
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, 63, was found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder, marking a pivotal moment in the 27-year-…
Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticis…
Well-wishers raise tens of millions for pastor who died at crusade
A fundraising drive for Pastor Robert Earl Guanco's family raises millions following his tragic death at the B…
Lionel Richie hospitalised in ICU hours after performing at concert, fans concerned
Lionel Richie was hospitalised in St. Louis after his concert on 29 August 2026. Fans expressed concern for th…
Jeff Bezos: Video of billionaire’s grand fence which he pays fine for surfaces
A viral video reveals Jeff Bezos' towering privacy wall in Beverly Hills, highlighting the hefty fines he pays…
Heartbreak as pastor dies at crusade as huge sign falls on him
A tragic incident at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex saw a sign collapse, claiming the life of Pastor R…
Former politician, 3 family members killed in Alaska plane crash
Four family members, including former Bethel Mayor Eric Middlebrook, 68, died in a plane crash near Seldovia, …
Popular car dealer dies in horrific Lamborghini accident, netizens mourn him
A well-known car dealer, Nomore Mapanga, tragically lost his life in a Lamborghini accident, leaving fans and …
Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 903, with 4,247 people still missing as search continues
Nepal's floods leave over 4,200 missing, with rescue teams prioritising trapped hydropower workers. The death …
Diamond Platnumz's ex Hamisa Mobetto appointed UNESCO Global Champion
Tanzanian socialite Hamisa Mobetto, now a UNESCO Global Champion, advocates for digital safety, sharing her cy…
Nigerian comedian and MC Aiza Nwosu shot dead, fans mourn his death
Beloved comedian and MC shot dead, leaving fans and the entertainment industry in mourning as tributes pour in…
Russia's Putin and China's Xi to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan
Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping and more than a dozen other leaders will gather in Kyrgyzstan Mond…
Diamond Platnumz storms off stage after event organisers in Rwanda shut off lights
Diamond Platnumz's Rwanda concert took a chaotic turn as organisers cut the stage lights mid-performance at 2a…
At least five leaders skip annual Pacific Islands summit
At least five leaders will skip the Pacific Island region's annual summit, officials said Monday, hours before…
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private ceremony days after death
Country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80, was buried in Nashville as family honoured her final w…
US, allies' maritime drills are a 'threat' to N. Korea: KCNA
Maritime drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan in September constitute a "threat" to North Korea,…
Michelle Obama confesses she doesn't miss living with her daughters
Michelle Obama shares candid insights on empty nesting in her IMO podcast, revealing differing emotions with B…
'We are standing firm,' Maduro says in photo posts from detention
Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro said on social media Sunday that he was "standing firm" with photogr…
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
The United States said Sunday it had carried out air strikes on Iranian rocket launchers on an small island in…
At least seven die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus; 23 missing
A passenger ferry capsized and sank off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 2…
Tragedy as boat ferrying over 270 people capsizes: "Situation is serious"
A passenger boat capsized off Northern Cyprus, carrying 270 people. Rescues are ongoing, as authorities confir…
Uganda: Boda rider allegedly killed by police for refusing to clean
A boda boda rider, Ronald Kizito Jjuuko, was shot dead by a suspected drunken police officer during Uganda's N…
37 killed, several injured after Russia strike on warehouse near Kyiv
Russia strike on Myla village's warehouse killed at least 37, prompting President Zelenskyy to demand accounta…
Some migrants ready to pack bags fearing far-right win in east German state
As a far-right regional election victory looms in east German state, many migrants are readying to pack their …
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising rivers and a newly…
Paul Musoke: Ugandan opposition soldier dies days after his home was allegedly torched
NUP activist Paul Musoke died from severe burns after an alleged arson attack on his home. Party leaders deman…
TV tonight: Hamza Yassin’s delightful birding odyssey in Africa
The wildlife presenter gets very excited about brilliant birds of prey in Kenya. Plus: Suranne Jones returns i…
Mater Hospital Ordered to Pay Nigerian Staff Suspended Over Skin Colour
WRC adjudicator finds Mater Misericordiae University Hospital racially discriminated against Paul Agbons, orde…
Lupita Nyong’o pays emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman on anniversary
Lupita Nyong'o pays emotional tribute to Chadwick Boseman, sharing cherished moments and heartfelt words, refl…
Tyrese pledges to introduce Museveni's son to Beyoncé weeks after claiming he'll take her from Jay Z
Tyrese Gibson's Uganda visit ignites buzz as he discusses tourism and investment with General Muhoozi Kainerug…
Canada hikes study permit funds proof to KSh 3m for Kenyan, foreign students
Canada increases study permit financial requirement to $23,448 from September 1, 2026, to support internationa…
Canada extends travel ban for 30 more days affecting 3 African countries again
Canada extends Ebola border measures by 30 days, keeping entry restrictions for foreign nationals from affecte…
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye rushed to hospital as health deteriorates, wife confirms
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye is now hospitalised after his health deteriorated in detention. His wi…
Muhoozi orders arrest of recently retired generals for 'dancing too much': "Nonsense"
Uganda's military chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered investigations into retired generals after videos …
Uganda to withdraw UPDF troops from Somalia after 20 years
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces Uganda will withdraw all UPDF troops from Somalia by August 1, 2027, rai…