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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The ChAdOx1 jab started a Phase I trial in Britain on July 24, while the Moderna candidate vaccine is set to start Phase I trials in Canada this week, Moorthy said.

    WHO pleads for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMigrants wrapped in red blankets stepped off a rescue ship in France on Tuesday, an AFP reporter said, after French and British authorities saved 173 people whose boat caught fire as they tried to cross the Channel.

    More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
  4. The Standard

    This is despite the data being jealously guarded through non-disclosure agreements and servers claimed to be in Germany and Britain.

    30 ex-Meta moderators sue for Sh3.6bn over trauma, exploitation claims
  5. Citizen Digital

    Right time for me to step away, says Howe after Newcastle exit By Reuters August 01, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Premier League - Fulham v Newcastle United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain -

    Right time for me to step away, says Howe after Newcastle exit
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    Indeed, the US and Britain have been pushing President Mohamud’s government and the opposition to reach a consensus on how to deal with the political gridlock caused by the expiry of the mandates of Parliament and the executive.

    Letter From Mogadishu: Summit to shape Somalia's future held in Kampala
  8. Citizen Digital

    That first "straw poll" will be followed by an unspecified number of similar votes until one candidate can secure the required nine votes without a veto from any of the five permanent members -- the United States, Britain, China, France and Russia.

    Uganda's Olara Otunnu joins race to lead UN
  9. Citizen Digital

    That first "straw poll" will be followed by an unspecified number of similar votes until one candidate can secure the required nine votes without a veto from any of the five permanent members -- the United States, Britain, China, France and Russia.

    Seventh candidate, Uganda's Olara Otunnu, joins race to lead UN
  10. The Standard

    That first "straw poll" will be followed by an unspecified number of similar votes until one candidate can secure the required nine votes without a veto from any of the five permanent members -- the United States, Britain, China, France and Russia.The name of the selected candida

    Seventh candidate, Uganda's Olara Otunnu, joins race to lead UN
  11. Citizen Digital

    Britain offers another lesson. Political fortunes rise and fall in every democracy.

    YVONNNE'S TAKE: Party after party... After party
  12. The Standard

    Britain in June withdrew its embassy staff from Iran, following in the footsteps of other European nations as well as Australia and New Zealand.The withdrawals came after Israel launched renewed air strikes on Iran, claiming its arch-enemy was on the verge of developing a nuclear

    UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran

Today

  1. WHO seeks increased support for DRC Ebola outbreak response

    The World Health Organization called for more financial and other resources to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which it described as the biggest ever to have hit the DRC and is still expanding beyond the capacity of response efforts. There have been 3,802 confirmed cases with 1,707 deaths, according to WHO figures.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. 173 migrants rescued after boat fire during Channel crossing

    French and British authorities rescued 173 people whose boat caught fire as they attempted to cross the Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The incident, one of the largest rescue operations since records began in 2018, resulted in some burns, grazes and bruises but no serious injuries.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Thirty ex-Meta moderators sue for Sh3.6 billion over trauma claims

    Thirty former Meta content moderators have filed a lawsuit seeking Sh3.6 billion in compensation, alleging workplace trauma and exploitation. The case offers rare judicial insight into Meta's workplace practices, typically protected by non-disclosure agreements and server locations in Germany and Britain.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle United manager

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe announced his departure after five years in the role, saying it was the right time to step away. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with League Cup success in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Uganda hosts African Union Somalia summit with troop contributors

    Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.

    31 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Uganda's Olara Otunnu becomes seventh UN Secretary-General candidate

    Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, joined the race to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. Otunnu previously served as UN special representative for children and armed conflict from 1997 to 2005 under Kofi Annan.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Uganda's Olara Otunnu joins UN Secretary-General race

    Uganda's 75-year-old Olara Otunnu, a former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has become the seventh candidate in the race to lead the United Nations, replacing outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on December 31.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Uganda's Olara Otunnu becomes seventh UN Secretary-General candidate

    Uganda's Olara Otunnu, a 75-year-old former UN under-secretary general and opposition presidential candidate, has joined the race to lead the United Nations, bringing the field to seven candidates competing to succeed Antonio Guterres.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. German CDU pressures senior member over surrogacy policy breach

    Jens Spahn, a senior Christian Democratic Union member, faced pressure within his party after using commercial surrogacy services abroad, contrary to the CDU's stated opposition to commercial surrogacy and defence of traditional family policy. The incident raised questions about institutional integrity and whether party leaders should be held to the same principles they publicly espouse.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UK withdraws remaining diplomats from Iran amid conflict escalation

    Britain has withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran due to security concerns arising from escalating conflict between Iran and the United States, with the Foreign Office saying the embassy continues to operate remotely. The withdrawal follows an earlier June staff withdrawal and comes after Israeli air strikes on Iran.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Six candidates compete to succeed Guterres as UN Secretary-General

    Four women and two men are running to become the next UN Secretary-General, with Rafael Grossi of Argentina (current head of the UN nuclear watchdog), Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett of Guyana, and Macky Sall of Senegal among the contenders. The Security Council's five permanent members—the US, Britain, China, France, and Russia—have veto power over the selection.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 21 July

  1. UK's new PM Burnham reshuffles cabinet after replacing Starmer

    Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, immediately reshuffling his cabinet by removing his predecessor's loyalists. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures, promised to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power, and held calls with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. UK PM Burnham reshuffles cabinet, signals leftward policy shift

    New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his first cabinet after removing his predecessor Keir Starmer's loyalists, pledging a 10-year plan to address cost-of-living pressures and promising to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Tate brothers to fight UK extradition over sex crime charges

    Andrew and Tristan Tate, detained in Miami by US authorities, will fight extradition to Britain on rape, sex trafficking and assault charges, their lawyer said Monday. The brothers now face 59 charges in total and their lawyer described the arrest as "politically motivated."

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Tate brothers fight UK extradition on sex crime charges

    Andrew and Tristan Tate, arrested in Miami on Saturday, face 59 total charges including rape, sex trafficking and assault in the UK. Their lawyer claims the arrest is "politically motivated" and says they will fight extradition.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 20 July

  1. Andy Burnham becomes Britain's sixth PM since 2016

    Andy Burnham is set to become British prime minister on Monday, taking over from Keir Starmer after the Labour leader served just two years in office. The 56-year-old was asked by King Charles III to form the next government and plans to signal a break from years of political turmoil.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami over rape charges

    Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami by US Marshals as Britain seeks their extradition to face charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. The Tate brothers face 59 charges in total — 42 against Andrew and 17 against Tristan, according to British authorities.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Verstappen reverts to old rear wing after high-speed crashes

    Red Bull have switched Max Verstappen back to a conventional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix after he suffered successive high-speed crashes in Austria and Britain while using a novel "Macarena" design that features a rotating top flap. Team boss Laurent Mekies said Red Bull found a problem with the wing in tests after Silverstone.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Verstappen switches back to conventional wing after crashes

    Red Bull have reverted to a conventional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen suffered successive high-speed crashes in Austria and Britain. Verstappen described the behaviour of the new 'Macarena' rear wing as "super-dangerous" after crashing at Silverstone.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Argentina players hold Falklands banner after beating England

    Argentina's players displayed a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" after defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The match was played against the backdrop of Argentina's longstanding sovereignty dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Argentina faces England in World Cup semi-final

    Lionel Messi's Argentina will meet England in a 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, with Spain advancing to the final after eliminating France. Argentina is seeking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Scaloni unconcerned by fatigue ahead of Argentina-England semi-final

    Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was not concerned about fatigue or his team's performances as they prepare to face England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the holders seeking to reach consecutive finals.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. EU and UK impose joint sanctions on Russia for cyber attacks

    The European Union and Britain announced coordinated sanctions against Russia on Monday over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency of involvement. Brussels sanctioned nine people and four entities while London added 24 names to its blacklist, citing Russia's stepped-up "hybrid" campaign to destabilise Europe over four years into the war in Ukraine.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final Wednesday

    England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1, eyes England semifinal

    Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni said the team's upcoming World Cup semi-final against England is "just a football game" after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Alexis Mac Allister scored early, Dan Ndoye equalized, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed the win in Kansas City.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland to face England in World Cup semi-final

    Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with Lionel Messi setting up an early opener and Julian Alvarez scoring a decisive goal in the 112th minute. The victory sets up a semi-final against England and keeps Argentina unbeaten in their past 12 World Cup matches.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 10 July

  1. Wanyonyi sets world best in men's 1,000m at Monaco

    Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best time of 2:11.83 in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco, surpassing Noah Ngeny's previous best of 2:11.96 from 1999.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. EU poised to restrict children's social media access

    An expert report expected July 13 is anticipated to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms, potentially leading to EU restrictions as early as summer. Options under consideration range from a blanket ban on under-16s to restrictions on certain services and features, following Australia's similar move.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. India calls for restraint amid Iran-US tensions

    India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, saying the attacks risk undermining regional peace and security, and called on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and return to dialogue.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Prince Harry loses high-profile case against Daily Mail

    Prince Harry lost his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering after an 11-week trial. London's High Court dismissed all 97 allegations brought by the claimants.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

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