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Australia

Also known as: Socceroos · Aussie

2026-04-242026-10-28
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  1. August 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … The accident raised the death toll from this week's Greek fires to five, after three firefighters died in Crete and the Peloponnese. - Flight warnings - The helicopters had been leased from Australia's McDermott Aviation, part of a fleet of 15. …

    Helicopter crew killed in Greece fires

  3. Citizen Digital

    … Inter round off pre-season with a derby against AC Milan followed by another all-Italian clash with Juventus in Perth, Australia, before launching their Serie A title defence against Monza on August 22.

    Maresca 'happy' after first Man City game despite Inter shootout defeat

  4. The Standard

    … The experienced middle-distance runner won the opening semi-final in 1:44.91 to advance alongside Australia’s Peter Bol and England’s Alex Botterill and Ben Pattison.“Getting into the final wasn’t easy, but I have the experience from winning in 2018 and 2022, and that gives me co …

    Kinyamal chases historic three-peat as Kenya eyes golden finish in Glasgow
  5. July 2026

  6. Citizen Digital

    Kenya eyes trade, investment boost as PS Sing'Oei concludes Australia visit By Brian Okello July 29, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya is seeking to unlock new trade, invest …

    Kenya eyes trade, investment boost as PS Sing'Oei concludes Australia visit

  7. The Standard

    … Kinyamal claimed his maiden title at the 2018 Gold Coast Games in Australia in 1:45.11 before defending the crown in Birmingham in 2022, winning in 1:47.52 to become the first man to successfully retain the men’s 800m title at the Games.Loti also impressed with a tactical display …

    Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

  8. Citizen Digital

    … Lachlan Kennedy of Australia claimed a surprise silver ahead of Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi, who had to settle for bronze. …

    Cameroon's Eseme storms to 100m Commonwealth gold

  9. Citizen Digital

    … Kenyan trio Kinyamal, Loti, Kebenei glide into 800m semis By Angel Shantel July 28, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wyclife Kinyamal of Kenya sits on a block at lane 7 as Luke Boyes of Australia …

    Commonwealth Games: Kenyan trio Kinyamal, Loti, Kebenei glide into 800m semis

  10. Citizen Digital

    Wanza wins silver as Odira cruises into 800m semi-finals at Commonwealth Games By Wycliffe Orandi July 28, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Australia's Rose Davies (L) and Kenya's Diana Wanza (R) …

    Wanza wins silver as Odira cruises into 800m semi-finals at Commonwealth Games
World & Region

US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

The News

A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.

17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

    A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets advance to World Cup Round of 16

    Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match. The team will face Japan in the Round of 16 on October 29.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 22 October

  1. AI uncovers critical PHP flaws, prompts website shutdowns

    Artificial intelligence discovered critical security flaws in PHP, a programming language that runs about 70 percent of the world's websites. Governments and companies shut down websites Thursday to protect themselves from potential hacks.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. UK raises international student visa financial requirements from November 2026

    The UK will enforce stricter financial requirements for international student visas starting November 30, 2026, requiring students to demonstrate higher maintenance funds—up to Sh260,000 monthly in London and Sh200,000 outside London—plus visa and health surcharge fees, with funds held continuously for 28 days before application.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. WHO warns Ebola outbreak outpacing containment efforts in DRC

    The WHO has warned that efforts to contain Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo risk being undermined by armed conflict, mass displacement, and restricted access to affected communities, even as infections decline in some areas and rise in others. Cases have spread to Kenya and Nigeria, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control has called a meeting of health ministers to coordinate the response.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Australia introduces Digital Duty of Care legislation for big tech platforms

    Australia's Labour government formally introduced a "Digital Duty of Care" bill requiring social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to give users the choice to opt out of algorithms and to protect under-18s from pornography, online bullying, content glorifying crime, and content encouraging eating disorders. Communications Minister Anika Wells said that if tech firms "build it, you are responsible for its risks."

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Qantas flight grounded for deep clean after bedbug outbreak

    A Qantas Boeing 787 flying from Italy to Australia was cancelled on Saturday after bedbugs were reported on the aircraft during the previous day's nearly 17-hour flight from Perth to Rome, prompting passengers to receive antihistamines for bites and the plane to undergo deep cleaning.

    13 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Former TV presenter Esther Arunga reverts to maiden name

    Former television presenter Esther Arunga has legally reverted to her maiden name, Esther Adongo Arunga, years after her 2014 son's death case in Australia. Arunga was convicted and sentenced to 10 months in prison in July 2019 after pleading guilty to being an accessory to her three-year-old son's murder by lying to police about the circumstances of his death.

    13 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 12 October

  1. Kenyan marathoner Ng'eno wins Perth Marathon

    Kenyan marathoner Dominic Ng'eno overcame strong headwinds to win the Perth Running Festival Marathon in Australia on October 9, 2026, clocking 2:16:53, falling 10 seconds short of the course record he had targeted.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. One in eight global cancer cases linked to infections

    Around 12% of the world's cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by infection, according to WHO research published in The Lancet Oncology, with 2.3 million new cases linked to five pathogens: Helicobacter pylori, HPV, hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus, and hepatitis C. These infections can cause more than 20 types of cancer, including stomach, liver, blood and cervical cancers.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon, ends three-year victory drought

    Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, 41, won the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival with a 2:09:10 course record, ending a three-year victory drought and joining other Kenyan distance-running legends such as Edna Kiplagat and Mark Kiptoo who continue competing beyond age 40.

    12 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon at 41, sets new course record

    President William Ruto has celebrated Eliud Kipchoge's victory at the Melbourne Marathon in Australia, where the 41-year-old Kenyan runner set a new course record with a time of 2:09:10, marking his first marathon victory since winning Berlin in 2023.

    11 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto praises Kipchoge's Melbourne Marathon victory and course record

    President William Ruto has praised Eliud Kipchoge after the 41-year-old won the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival in Australia with a time of 2:09:08 and a new course record. Ruto described Kipchoge as one of the greatest marathon runners in history and said his continued success at 41 years old inspires Kenyans and represents the country on the global stage.

    11 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

  1. IEBC should clarify voter eligibility and registration locations for 2027

    An opinion piece argues that the IEBC must address allegations of non-citizens registering to vote, particularly following reports of Ugandan nationals obtaining Kenyan identification and registering ahead of the 2027 election. The editorial warns that unresolved concerns about cross-border voter registration could undermine public confidence in the election's legitimacy.

    10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

  1. British adventurer rows solo across Pacific and Indian oceans to Kenya

    Dave Bell, a 54-year-old former Royal Marine, completed a 327-day solo and unsupported ocean row from Lima, Peru to Kilifi County, Kenya, covering more than 28,000 kilometres across the Pacific and Indian oceans in a small rowing boat called Billy No Mates.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Governments consider restrictions on smart glasses over privacy risks

    Governments, courts and companies are examining rules on smart glasses over concerns the technology could be used to photograph, film or audio-record people and materials without their knowledge. Australia's federal government said in September it was considering barring camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces, while courts in England and Wales have prohibited their use.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Djokovic wins seventh China Open title as de Minaur retires

    Novak Djokovic defeated Alex de Minaur at the China Open after de Minaur retired from the final, securing Djokovic's 102nd career title and extending his unbeaten streak in Beijing. The 39-year-old Serbian won the first set 7-6 (7/3) before de Minaur withdrew during the second set.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Samoa names Rugby League World Cup squad aiming for 2022 final repeat

    Samoa has named a 23-man Rugby League World Cup squad led by veteran prop Spencer Leniu and featuring four players fresh from the recent NRL grand final, as the team seeks to recreate their historic run to the 2022 final.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. COP31 opens in Turkey with climate action and electrification focus

    COP31 opens in the Turkish city of Antalya on November 9 as countries grapple with record global temperatures and mounting climate damage. The marathon negotiations, hosted by Turkey but steered by Australia, are pushing electrification as a path to reducing emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. Extreme heat poses rising health risks to pregnant women and newborns

    UN climate chief Simon Stiell will warn at a pre-COP summit in Fiji that extreme heat is putting pregnant mothers and newborns at increasing risk, citing a survey showing more than two thirds of health professionals across five continents had seen heat-related complications in the past five years. Climate-driven extreme heat during pregnancy is increasingly linked to premature birth, stillbirth, low birth weight, and maternal complications.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. British adventurer completes 28,000km solo ocean row to Kenya

    British adventurer Dave Bell arrived in Kilifi, Kenya on October 2, 2026, after 327 days rowing solo across the Pacific and Indian oceans from Peru, covering more than 15,000 nautical miles without touching land.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Government allocates 6.4 billion shillings for NYS expansion

    The government has committed Ksh. 6.4 billion to expand National Youth Service training infrastructure, aiming to recruit up to 100,000 young people by 2028. The investment will fund new facilities to increase NYS capacity to accommodate about 50,000 trainees at any given time.

    3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 2 October

  1. Brazil coach Ancelotti: we respect India ahead of friendly

    Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team holds respect for India ahead of a first-ever international friendly between the sides, scheduled for Saturday at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. Brazil, ranked fifth globally and featuring Vinicius Junior, will face India, ranked 138th, coming off a 1-1 draw with Panama.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya Junior Starlets prepare for second World Cup appearance

    Kenya's Junior Starlets are intensifying preparations for their second FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup appearance in Morocco after qualifying in July. Captain Berveline Awuor set an ambitious target to advance beyond their previous performance, with head coach Mildred Cheche leading a technical analysis and high-profile friendly matches in Spain before the tournament.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. India hosts Brazil in rare football friendly at Kolkata

    India's national football team plays Brazil on Saturday at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with local supporters hoping the match will boost the sport's profile in a cricket-dominated country. The hosts, ranked 138th, face the five-time world champions, with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey describing the encounter as historic for Indian football.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aviation capacity unlocks Kenya's emerging tourism markets

    Kenya is leveraging air travel growth to attract visitors from emerging source markets in Asia and the Middle East, with 2025 delivering approximately 2.7 million international arrivals and tourism earnings of about Sh500 billion. Aviation connectivity—including flight routes, frequency, and international hub connections—is central to reaching these new markets, as global passenger demand grew 10.4 per cent in 2024 and Africa recorded 13.2 per cent growth.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Rugby World Cup 2025 expands to 24 teams in Australia

    The 11th Rugby World Cup kicks off on October 1, 2025, in Australia with a record 24 teams competing over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold by fans from 135 countries, with 2.5 million tickets available expected to exceed the 2.4 million attendance record from the 2023 World Cup in France.

    1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Eight Australian stadiums confirmed to host 2027 Rugby World Cup

    The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13, with matches hosted across eight stadiums including Stadium Australia in Sydney (82,000-capacity), which will host eight games including both semi-finals and the final.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Eight Australian stadiums confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup

    The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13 at eight venues, including Stadium Australia in Sydney (82,000 capacity), which will host the semi-finals and final.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Rugby World Cup expands to 24 teams in Australia

    The 2027 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold to fans from 135 countries, with strong demand for high-profile matchups.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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