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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 NGOsCitizen 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 Standard
Audio By Vocalize King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain. …
Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill: PalaceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFrance banned alcohol in red-alert areas Sunday, Spain and Germany cancelled sports events and Britain warned of "tropical nights" as Europe sweltered through a heatwave threatening to break June temperature records. …
Europe sweats through new heatwave, with worse to comeCitizen Digital
… The leaders of France, Germany, Britain, Japan, Italy, Canada and the U.S. demanded in a joint statement an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, where the memorandum calls for a halt to hostilities between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group that have killed thousands of peopl …
US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacksCitizen Digital
G7 leaders welcome Trump 'change' on Ukraine By AFP June 18, 2026 06:46 (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, US President Donald Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto and F …
G7 leaders welcome Trump 'change' on UkraineCitizen Digital
… France and Britain have been working since March to assemble a coalition to remove mines and help restore shipping flows. …
What happens when the Strait of Hormuz re-opens?Citizen Digital
… Without the algorithm, she says, "the progression of her distress — or psychosis, or whatever it was that I still cannot define — might have unfolded more naturally." Scrutiny of digital platforms is intensifying across Europe, with Britain announcing plans this week to ban soci …
Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's deathCitizen Digital
… Canada and Britain are banning access for under-16s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, with France and Austria likely next in line. …
Campaigners urge G7 chiefs to protect children from AI risksCitizen Digital
… a's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup By AFP June 17, 2026 04:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain …
Ghana's Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World CupCoventry 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →