UK, Canada, Australia slam Israel ending probe into aid worker killings By AFP August 22, 2026 04:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a cornerstone la …
… The 27-year-old Russian-Australian citizen had "military style" training in Russia and later joined the Ukrainian armed forces, Australian Federal Police commissioner Krissy Barrett told a news conference."We don't want Australia to become a safe haven for people who are undertak …
… The song blends Swahili and English over hard-hitting hip-hop production, drawing heavily from East African influences while reflecting Komanda X’s experience of building a creative career between Kenya and Australia. …
… The Horn of Africa: a region of contrasts For most of the world, El Niño's arrival is unambiguously bad news; it might mean a drought in Australia and Indonesia, and flooding in parts of South America. …
Audio By VocalizeBangladesh fans on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. …
… imbas on Chipu stars By Festus Lang'o August 12, 2026 07:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Following their heartbreak in failing to qualify for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia …
Sex doll 'mistaken' for murder victim in Australia By AFP August 10, 2026 10:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A lifelike sex doll was briefly "mistaken" for a murder victim after it was …
The African Union's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, visited Australia through its Special Visits Program to discuss security threats, counterterrorism, and wider political, economic and development issues. The visit, originally planned for February but postponed due to the Persian Gulf crisis, reflects a potentially broader phase in AU-Australia engagement.
The African Union's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, visited Australia through its Special Visits Program to discuss security threats, counterterrorism, and wider political, economic and development issues. The visit, originally planned for February but postponed due to the Persian Gulf crisis, reflects a potentially broader phase in AU-Australia engagement.
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died in August at age 80. A final name incorporating Parton's legacy is being determined.
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures reaching unprecedented highs and western Europe experiencing its warmest summer. The UN warned that humanity must wean off fossil fuels or the planet will push deeper into uncharted territory.
The Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch to launch the 2026 NFL season, which will span seven countries on four continents. The Seahawks defend their title against contenders including the Los Angeles Rams, who aim to repeat their 2022 Super Bowl victory.
Pioneer 101 has signed a three-year partnership with Th3 Swish, a women's basketball team co-owned by Ariel Okal, with the goal of developing the team into African champions and creating pathways for players to access educational scholarships abroad while pursuing basketball opportunities in the United States and Australia.
The World Meteorological Organization warned that El Niño could become the strongest since monitoring began four decades ago, with effects set to persist through February and impacts continuing into 2027 as ocean heat releases gradually into the atmosphere.
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine and was suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency; Kyrgios admitted to making "a huge mistake" after failing the test in July 2026.
At least five leaders are skipping the Pacific Islands Forum's annual summit in Palau, with some sending lower-ranked ministers instead. The gathering is overshadowed by Taiwan-China tensions, as Beijing has protested Taiwan's inclusion as an aid partner and tensions follow China's July ballistic missile test in the Pacific.
Novak Djokovic is set for his 20th US Open appearance, joining three other men who have reached that milestone at the tournament. The 39-year-old Serbian tennis player last won the US Open in 2023 to tie Margaret Court's 24 Grand Slam titles and continues pursuing a record-breaking 25th.
Meta's US state settlement requires the company to implement curfews and time limits for users aged 13–17 on Instagram and Facebook within one year, but the method for verifying age remains unclear and raises privacy concerns among advocates.
Kenya is upgrading Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions to align with industry requirements and international standards, positioning graduates for local and international job opportunities. This effort includes partnerships such as with Australia's Signet Institute, which conducted final assessments for the first cohort of trainees in diploma programmes at multiple polytechnics.
Flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 273 people and left more than 1,300 missing on Wednesday, with rescue teams searching devastated zones Thursday. According to the US Geological Survey, the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that sent forth an overwhelming flow of icy debris along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. Water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border, hitting villages and towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal.
Devastating flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 160 people, with official figures indicating at least 341 foreign nationals missing. Hikers and climbers from around the world are among those unaccounted for, including nationals from India, Ukraine, and Australia.
Six months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, governments across Europe and Asia are accelerating renewable energy buildouts to cut dependence on fossil fuel imports, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments. Rooftop solar installations are surging in the Philippines, Australia, and Europe driven by higher fuel costs and government subsidies.
Two filmmakers, James Hakesley and Roy Kimani, believe technology could address Kenya's film production challenges—high costs, recycled storylines, weak production quality, and lack of equipment and infrastructure—by helping local productions compete beyond the local market.
American country music star Dolly Parton, who won 11 Grammy awards and sold over 100 million records with classics including "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene," died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.
An opinion piece argues that as Kenya institutionalizes the Social Health Authority to pursue universal health coverage, it should study Australia's Medicare model to ensure the system delivers access to necessary care without financial hardship. By June 2026, more than 31 million Kenyans had registered with SHA, which replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund in October 2024.
Nineteen-year-old Phanuel Koech, who set an under-20 world record of 3:27.72 in the 1,500m, finished second at the Silesia Diamond League meet on Sunday and is set to compete again in Zurich this Thursday as the circuit enters its homestretch.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are returning to Britain after six years in California, amid ongoing estrangement from his brother William and Princess Catherine, though reconciliation with King Charles III appears to have progressed. A royal historian suggests the move may be motivated by efforts at family reconciliation.
Prince Harry, 41, and Meghan Markle are relocating back to Britain after six years in the United States, according to The Standard. Their return comes as Harry appears to have reconciled with his cancer-battling father, King Charles III, though his relationship with brother William and wife Catherine remains strained.
Britain, Canada, and Australia have condemned Israel's decision to close an investigation into the deaths of seven World Central Kitchen employees killed in a Gaza drone strike in 2024, which Israel's military described as a "tragic mistake."
Australian police charged a 27-year-old Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference for allegedly seeking to inform Russian intelligence about Ukrainian military activities. The man had received military training in Russia, enlisted in Ukraine's armed forces in 2025, and is accused of attempting to provide information about Ukrainian military personnel, units, and locations to Russian intelligence services.
Kenyan-Australian rapper Komanda X has made his debut on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's triple j Unearthed platform with his single "More Energy," becoming the first Swahili rapper from Kenya to reach the platform. The track blends Swahili and English over hip-hop production and reflects East African influences alongside Komanda X's experience building a creative career between Kenya and Australia.
El Niño is a natural climate pattern in which surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific warm well above average, part of a larger climate cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that oscillates between three states and reshapes weather patterns globally and across East Africa.
Kenya's athletic talent is plentiful, but the country lacks the scientific infrastructure—physiologists, nutritionists, data analysis—that rival nations use to develop and sustain medal-winning careers. Without proper screening and laboratory support, Kenya loses athletes to preventable injuries and doping, while foreign competitors exploit Kenyan altitude and trails to gain advantage.
Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets inside four days in Darwin, marking their first Test victory on Australian soil and only second against Australia overall. Former captain Akram Khan called it the biggest achievement in Bangladesh cricket Test history, built on complete team performance including fast bowler Hasan Mahmud's career-best 6-55.
Kenya Simbas back-rower Bethwell Anami says increased sponsorship will enable the national rugby team to begin preparations earlier and avoid setbacks from late starts in previous seasons, allowing more time to build cohesion, fitness, and match readiness.
Following their failure to qualify for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia, the Kenya Rugby Union has unveiled a rebuilding plan for the national men's rugby team blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent from the Kenya Under-20 squad, Chipu, who won the 2026 Barthés Trophy.
Two men found an abandoned suitcase in rural Australia on Sunday that police initially treated as a homicide, but forensic tests showed it contained a lifelike sex doll with clothes, hair, a nose piercing, and markings resembling bruises.