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Racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain, Keir Starmer says By Reuters July 02, 2026 01:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the engineering workshop at …
Racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain, Keir Starmer saysCitizen Digital
Judgement expected on July 7 in Prince Harry's legal battle against Mail publisher By Reuters July 02, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Britain's Prince Harry walks to attend court, for his appeal …
Judgement expected on July 7 in Prince Harry's legal battle against Mail publisherCitizen Digital
… a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Asylum seekers given refuge in the UK will have to pay Ksh.1.6 million ($13,000) towards their accommodation if they earn enough after being allowed to stay, the British …
Refugees to pay Ksh.1.6 million towards UK accommodation costsCitizen Digital
… Kainerugaba trained at Britain's elite military academy Sandhurst and rose quickly through the ranks to take over as army chief in 2024. …
Uganda dissidents on trial as president's son increases gripCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister, Andy Burnham, plans to lay out his economic agenda on Monday, in his first major policy announcement since Keir Starmer resigned as premier last week. …
UK's prime minister in waiting to lay out economic agendaCitizen Digital
… The success of the Australian restriction is of intense interest to a growing number of nations that have introduced or are mulling similar bans -- including Britain, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. …
Australia to double fine for flouting teen social media banThe Standard
… On Friday, at least 150 million people were forecast to experience temperatures above 35C, while 420 million had been expected to see temperatures of more than 30C.Britain, France, Spain and Switzerland have all broken temperature records during the heatwave, with the high temper …
At least 193 mn in Europe to face temperatures above 35C Saturday: AFP analysisCitizen Digital
… Europe has endured extreme heat this week, with record-breaking temperatures in France, Britain and Spain and other countries issuing high-level heat alerts. …
Europe heatwave is 'price to pay for fossil fuel pollution': UN climate chiefCitizen Digital
… Abazar Youssef, 37, a dual British-Sudanese citizen was visiting family in Egypt on a visitor visa when he was caught up in a January 25 raid in downtown Cairo. …
Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportationsCitizen Digital
India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs By AFP June 24, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a bilateral meeting with Britain's Prime Minister on the …
India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOsThe extradition hearing for Robert James Purkiss, a British soldier accused of murdering 21-year-old Kenyan Agnes Wanjiru in 2012, has been postponed from November 16 to May 24, 2027. The victim's family expressed anger over the delay, saying they will have waited 15 years for the hearing and warning the full trial could take over two decades.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
The extradition hearing for Robert James Purkiss, a British soldier accused of murdering 21-year-old Kenyan Agnes Wanjiru in 2012, has been postponed from November 16 to May 24, 2027. The victim's family expressed anger over the delay, saying they will have waited 15 years for the hearing and warning the full trial could take over two decades.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines how Chinese philosophical traditions—including Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings on endurance and suffering—shape China's approach to negotiation and relationships, and suggests bridging cultural differences is essential for stronger Africa-China ties.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's captain David Ferrer has selected Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez for the Davis Cup competition in Bologna from November 24-29. Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, recently returned from a four-month wrist injury and Spain, last winners in 2019, faces Austria in the quarter-final.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Descendants of prominent British families including the Gladstones, Lascelles, and Trevelyons—whose ancestors accumulated wealth from plantation ownership and slave trade—have begun supporting Caribbean nations' campaigns for slavery reparations. Former BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan co-founded the Heirs of Slavery group after discovering her family's compensation claims for the loss of enslaved people when Britain abolished slavery in 1833.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK government has approved plans to drill in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the approval would protect jobs and help keep homes warm, citing a need for oil and gas as part of energy supply for decades despite the government's commitment to net zero by 2050.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Rome hospital on Tiberina Island is using art-filled treatment areas, museum tours, and access to ancient ruins to support cancer patients' psychological well-being during treatment. The hospital's oncology director says culture therapy aims to rebuild patients' "desire for life" by bringing beauty into spaces where people fear losing it.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump posted a 41-second video on Truth Social of a UK man being fatally mauled by a tiger at a wildlife park in Britain on Saturday; the footage was also shared by the White House's "Rapid Response 47" account on X, drawing criticism from users.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Data Protection Board issued non-binding guidance saying smart glasses should give clear warnings when recording—such as bright LED lights, audio signals, or voice activation cues—citing serious privacy concerns and risks of secret filming of girls and women. The watchdog raised particular concerns about vulnerable groups in sensitive spaces like schools and hospitals.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he had secured Russia's agreement for a major diesel release and eased war sanctions on Moscow to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the move as "unworthy" and "weak."
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, banning transactions with what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a "rogue court" and warning it would "end the ICC" if the court did not end its threats. The UN, European nations, and international human rights bodies condemned the decision as a serious blow to international criminal justice, though Israel welcomed the move.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
HM Revenue & Customs opened a probe into Manchester City in 2018 following leaked club emails in Der Spiegel to determine whether the club used complex arrangements to reduce tax. The investigation does not involve allegations of deliberate fraud and HMRC has taken no action against the club.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Manchester City has been found guilty of over 100 charges of financial impropriety between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission discovering "sham" contracts that artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million. The club faces severe sanctions including potential points deduction, title stripping, or expulsion, and the scandal threatens to damage the Premier League's standing in world football.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere at the UN General Assembly, vowing to continue fighting after dozens of delegates walked out. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN via video that Israeli policies, including settlement expansion in the West Bank, threatened Palestinian existence and accused Israel of conducting a "genocidal war" in Gaza, which Netanyahu rejected.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."
25 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the African Union Champion for Maternal and Child Health, called for increased investment in healthcare and stronger partnerships to prevent maternal and child deaths across Africa during a speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. She emphasized that political commitment and healthcare systems centred on people are essential for progress.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among people arrested by police in New York while protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he prepared to address the United Nations General Assembly. The protest, organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, included sit-ins with banners reading "Stop Arming Israel" and "End the Genocide."
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump announced that the US government would rename artificial intelligence "super intelligence" in official communications, arguing the word "artificial" undersold the technology. The move comes as world leaders debate how to address dangers of fast-advancing AI, with Trump opposing regulation despite incidents of the technology falling out of human control and warnings from company insiders.
23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" about his late sister Princess Diana, containing explosive revelations, was published Tuesday after extracts prompted a sharp rebuttal from King Charles III. Spencer said he wrote the book to speak on Diana's behalf and correct untruths about her life nearly three decades after her death in a 1997 car crash.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is maintaining optimism despite the team losing all four Premier League games without scoring, including a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton. Lampard, who led Coventry back to the top flight for the first time in 25 years by winning the Championship last season, says his coaching staff must remain positive and focus on the necessary work.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mozilla's Firefox browser unveiled an AI assistant powered by French start-up Mistral, featuring a "Smart Window" built on open-source models. The non-profit said it will not sell personal data or use conversations to train models, with chatbot prompts and responses not saved on Mozilla servers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan's 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya on Saturday, offering fans a chance to attend a major multi-sport event after COVID-19 restrictions barred spectators from almost all Olympic events. Public interest has been muted, with organizers struggling to shift tickets, and torrential rain in the buildup caused evacuations and venue damage.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected fears that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, calling them a hoax and dismissing global calls for safeguards on the technology. He compared AI warnings to climate change concerns and past Russia investigations, and argued that a "strong and smart president" was the only guardrail needed.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwe has declared September 15, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's birthday, an annual national public holiday called Munhumutapa Day, honouring a historical Shona kingdom title. The declaration comes weeks after Mnangagwa signed a law extending his presidential term from five to seven years and signalled his intention to remain in power beyond 2030.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship, a three-day season-ending event in Budapest, will feature 381 athletes from 65 federations competing for $10 million in prize money. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe described it as an "incubator for change," with participants including Olympic champions, world champions, and Diamond League winners.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday in a funeral attended by dignitaries including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William. The king died on August 28, aged 89.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fourteen people, mostly Afghan-born and linked to people-smuggling networks, face trial in France over a November 2021 inflatable dinghy sinking that killed 31 people, including a seven-year-old child, in the deadliest recorded Channel crossing accident. The victims were mainly Iraqi Kurds, with others from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Egypt; only two survived.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prince Harry returned to Britain last week with his family, reigniting debate over whether taxpayers should fund his protection. The Duke of Sussex had previously lost a legal battle to retain UK taxpayer-funded security while living in California, and arrived with private security rather than police protection.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →