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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen 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: lawyer
  3. Citizen 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 PM
  4. Citizen 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 Miami
  5. Citizen 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 crashes
  6. Citizen 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 crashes
  7. Citizen 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-final
  8. Citizen Digital

    Britain sent a military taskforce in 1982 to reclaim the islands after Argentine troops invaded.

    Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
  9. The Standard

    And it just happened to be against England."Tensions simmered that day in Mexico City, with the game played four years after Britain sent a military taskforce in 1982 to reclaim the Falkland Islands following an invasion by Argentine troops.

    Scaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes.

    EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks
  11. Citizen Digital

    Britain sent a military taskforce in 1982 to reclaim the islands after Argentine troops invaded.

    England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-final
Sport

Lampard remains positive despite Coventry's four-game losing streak

The News

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

Friday 18 September

  1. Lampard remains positive despite Coventry's four-game losing streak

    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

Thursday 17 September

  1. 2027 Formula One calendar features 24 races, 10 sprints

    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

  2. Firefox launches AI assistant in partnership with Mistral

    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

Wednesday 16 September

  1. EU proposes ban on social media for children under thirteen

    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

  2. Japan hosts Asian Games after muted Olympics spectator restrictions

    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

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as hoax, rejects global guardrails

    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

Saturday 12 September

  1. Zimbabwe declares President Mnangagwa's birthday national holiday

    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

Thursday 10 September

  1. World Athletics launches inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest

    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

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Norway holds state funeral for King Harald V

    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

Tuesday 8 September

  1. France tries 14 for deadliest Channel migrant boat sinking

    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

Sunday 6 September

  1. Prince Harry's UK return reignites security funding debate

    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

  2. Prince Harry's UK return reignites security funding debate

    Prince Harry returned to Britain with his wife Meghan and two children on August 26, arriving at Birmingham Airport with private rather than police security, reigniting debate over whether British taxpayers should fund his protection while he lives abroad.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Israel's West Bank violence strains ties with Western allies

    As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. EU launches defence advisory initiative with Ukrainian military experts

    The European Union has formed a new initiative bringing together military experts from Ukraine, Britain, and EU nations to advise European countries on addressing defence gaps. EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas said the advisors will convene from next week as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences against Russian aggression.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0, Arteta praises finishers

    Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Germany blames Russia for drone attack, announces sanctions

    Germany blamed Russia for an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport in August and announced diplomatic counter-measures including closing Russia's consulate in Bonn and canceling the contract for a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Germany also announced it would tighten entry controls for Russian nationals and propose additional EU sanctions against Russian individuals.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 31 August

  1. At least five Pacific leaders absent from annual forum

    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.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Norway's King Harald dies at 89, son Haakon succeeds

    King Harald of Norway died aged 89 on Friday at Oslo University Hospital. His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him on the throne.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. Iran executes over 500 people in 2026, rights group reports

    According to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, Iran has executed at least 511 people so far in 2026, including at least 29 in connection with anti-government protests in January and at least 13 political prisoners affiliated with banned opposition groups. Activists argue Iran is using capital punishment to intimidate the population following protests and the war that erupted on February 28.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Search for 1,300 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods kill 273

    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.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Bill Gates seeks China meeting on AI risks and safety policies

    Bill Gates told Reuters he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year to propose global efforts to mitigate risks from artificial intelligence, including potential restrictions on dangerous AI model releases and international monitoring of AI's ability to create molecules and biological agents.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Germany reports record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer

    Germany's national public health institute said the country registered a record 15,800 heat-related deaths this summer, with the worst-affected group being people over 75. Around 9,600 deaths occurred in late June when temperatures exceeded 40°C, and another 4,000 were recorded between late July and mid-August.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Prince Harry and family relocate back to Britain from US

    Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children landed in Britain on Wednesday after news emerged they would be relocating from the United States. According to UK media, they landed aboard a private jet at Birmingham Airport and plan to stay for an extended period in the Cotswolds region, with their children enrolled at a school there.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Prince Harry to relocate back to Britain with family

    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.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Prince Harry returns to UK after six years in California

    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.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Boy child educational underperformance demands policy review

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Girl Child Empowerment policies have yielded positive results but have created unintended negative consequences, including boys lagging behind their female peers educationally, warranting objective review and course adjustment.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. Kenya must build scientific support to sustain athletic success

    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.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. Prince Harry plans surprise return to UK with family

    Prince Harry and Meghan plan to leave the United States by the end of the month and settle in a private, non-royal residence outside London, six years after their departure sparked a rift with the royal family. Their two children have already been enrolled in a British school, though commentators speculate the move follows unsuccessful ventures in Hollywood and may reflect a desire to reconcile with King Charles III.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. Opinion: Colonial dispossession echoes from Kenya to Namibia

    A Standard columnist reflects on how a visit to Katutura township in Namibia—where Black residents were forcibly relocated during apartheid—recalled her father's use of the word "reserve" for their Gatundu home, rooted in colonial-era Kikuyu land dispossession, and draws parallels between Kenya's and Namibia's legacies of forced removal and inequality.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 15 August

  1. World Athletics president to defend Russia sanctions in court

    World Athletics president Sebastian Coe vowed to appear in court to defend his governing body's ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes, which Russia's athletics federation is challenging at the Court of Arbitration for Sport as selective and politicised.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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