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… Even if one candidate gets the required nine votes on the 15-member Security Council -- which chooses the future UN chief before submitting the name for approval by the General Assembly -- that candidate must also avoid a veto.The United States, Britain, China, France and Russia …
Who are the six candidates vying to lead the UN?Citizen Digital
New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup By AFP July 21, 2026 08:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The lectern is positioned in Downing Street ahead of Britain's outgoing prime minister Keir …
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New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup By AFP July 21, 2026 08:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The lectern is positioned in Downing Street ahead of Britain's outgoing prime minister Keir …
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… Photo by DANIEL MIHAILESCU / AFP Audio By Vocalize Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will fight extradition to Britain on sex crime charges, their lawyer said Monday, slamming their recent arrest in Miami as "politically motivated." US authorities detained the self-p …
Tate brothers to fight 'politically motivated' UK extradition: lawyerCitizen Digital
… Photo by DANIEL MIHAILESCU / AFP Audio By Vocalize Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will fight extradition to Britain on sex crime charges, their lawyer said Monday, slamming their recent arrest in Miami as "politically motivated." US authorities detained the self-p …
Tate brothers to fight 'politically motivated' UK extradition: lawyerCitizen Digital
Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM By AFP July 20, 2026 01:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The lectern is positioned in Downing Street ahead of Britain's outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer …
Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PMCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. …
Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in MiamiCitizen Digital
… conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Audio By Vocalize Red Bull have reverted to a conventional rear wing for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after four-time world champion Max Verstappen suffered successive high-speed crashes in Austria and Britain …
Verstappen reverts to old rear wing after successive crashesCitizen Digital
… conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Audio By Vocalize Red Bull have reverted to a conventional rear wing for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after four-time world champion Max Verstappen suffered successive high-speed crashes in Austria and Britain …
Verstappen reverts to old rear wing after successive crashesCitizen Digital
… Argentina invaded the islands in 1982 but Britain regained them in a brief war after then prime minister Margaret Thatcher dispatched a naval taskforce. …
Argentina players display Falklands banner at World Cup semi-finalThe 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.
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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.
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →