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2026-04-262026-10-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Having reached the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, Bafana Bafana (The Boys) face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles in the first last-32 fixture. …

    Broos smiles and snarls before South Africa's historic World Cup match
  3. The Standard

    … The European champions will instead face Austria or Algeria next in Los Angeles on Thursday.Uruguay's defeat allowed debutants Cape Verde to secure second place and a meeting with Lionel Messi and the defending champions thanks to a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia. …

    Uruguay crash out of World Cup as Spain avoid Argentina clash
  4. Citizen Digital

    … itely By AFP June 26, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fillipino boxer Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (R) spars with one of his trainers during a media day workout at Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles …

    Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
  5. The Standard

    … The United States had already secured top spot in Group D despite their 3-2 defeat to Turkey in Los Angeles on Thursday. …

    Australia draw with Paraguay to clinch World Cup last 32 place
  6. The Standard

    … Already crowned Group D winners, the US arrived in Los Angeles seeking to extend a perfect start with a third win, but with more than an eye on next Wednesday's last-32 meeting against Bosnia-Herzegovina. …

    Turkey exit World Cup with heads held high, beat USA with last-gasp winner
  7. Citizen Digital

    … "We scored and then it was 20 minutes of heart beating and hoping the game should be finished as soon as possible." South Africa will face World Cup co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on Sunday in the opening game of the knockout rounds. …

    Brazil advance at World Cup, history for South Africa, Canada, Bosnia
  8. Citizen Digital

    … South Korea pushed hard in the closing stages but ran out of time, meaning South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28. …

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  9. Citizen Digital

    … South Korea pushed hard in the closing stages but ran out of time, meaning South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28. …

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  10. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterSouth Korea pushed hard in the closing stages but ran out of time, meaning South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles on June 28.Co-hosts Mexico topped the group with nine points after winning all three of their matches. …

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  11. Citizen Digital

    … With the 2028 Olympics taking place in Los Angeles and those of 2032 scheduled for Brisbane, Australia, the 2036 edition is the next summer Games available. …

    IOC to choose 2036 Olympic host in 2029
World & Region

Albania's capital sees sixth day of protests against PM Rama

The News

Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down over poor university conditions, high tuition fees, and corruption. Rama has ruled out resigning, and police used water cannons and tear gas on Sunday as hundreds gathered again outside the education ministry.

18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Albania's capital sees sixth day of protests against PM Rama

    Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down over poor university conditions, high tuition fees, and corruption. Rama has ruled out resigning, and police used water cannons and tear gas on Sunday as hundreds gathered again outside the education ministry.

    18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Oduor backs Harambee Starlets ahead of Malawi Olympic qualifier

    Kenya's Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey 'Solo' Oduor is confident the team can overcome Malawi in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games women's football qualifiers, after Kenya advanced by defeating Seychelles 22-0 on aggregate.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Ex-Crips leader sentenced 40 years for Tupac Shakur murder

    Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader who admitted to ordering the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in his memoir but later denied it at trial, was sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison, a sentence that will likely result in him dying in custody three decades after Shakur's death.

    13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. India among seven nations bidding to host 2036 Olympics

    The International Olympic Committee confirmed India as one of seven countries interested in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics, with the Indian Olympic Association calling it a "generational opportunity" for the nation. India has stated its intention to host an Olympics for the first time, centred on Ahmedabad in Gujarat, which will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. NOCK plans first state-of-the-art training centre in Nyahururu

    Kenya's National Olympic Committee president Shadrack Maluki announced plans to construct the country's first high-performance training centre in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, on a 42-acre site. The assembly also approved updated membership criteria and welcomed three new governing federations: American Football, Skiing, and Lacrosse.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. White House denies Trump suggested Iran attack US cities

    The White House pushed back after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Trump made the comments at a Nebraska rally on Monday, saying high oil prices from an Iran war were justified to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 5 October

  1. US arrests woman accused of spying for China

    A 34-year-old woman was arrested by the FBI at Los Angeles airport while attempting to depart for China. She is accused of acting as an unregistered agent of China and surveilling Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's son and his family, including filming their home and vehicles, while reporting information to Chinese handlers.

    5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Judge rules alleged Rihanna mansion shooter mentally fit for trial

    Ivanna Ortiz, 36, charged with attempted murder and multiple counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with a March 8 shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles home, has been ruled mentally competent to stand trial by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Judge rules alleged Rihanna mansion shooter mentally fit for trial

    A Los Angeles judge ruled Tuesday that Ivanna Ortiz, 36, charged with attempted murder involving singer Rihanna and assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a March 8 incident at her luxury home, is mentally competent to stand trial. Criminal proceedings, which had been suspended over competency concerns, have been reinstated.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 25 September

  1. Napoli owner plans new 70,000-seat stadium in east Naples

    Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis announced plans to build a new 70,000-seat stadium on a 38-hectare site in east Naples, featuring 120 boxes, restaurants, and an interactive museum with content created by his Los Angeles team. The move comes as the club seeks to relocate despite the city council preferring renovation of the current Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

    25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Kenya wins 2029 World Athletics Championships hosting rights

    Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei attributed Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships to the country's legacy of athletic excellence and the achievements of generations of Kenyan runners. Tuwei cited Kenya's previous experience hosting global athletics events, including World Cross Country Championships (2007), World U18 Championships (2017), and World U20 Championships (2021), and noted that Nairobi will become the first African city to host the senior World Championships.

    23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. News helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, kills three

    Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. The helicopter was covering an SUV-bus collision that killed another three people and injured many others.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. NOC-K commits support to Malkia Strikers' 2028 Olympic qualification

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team in their pursuit of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite the team's 3-0 loss to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship final which cost them Africa's direct Olympic berth.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. TCL sues Samsung over false Mini LED TV advertising

    Chinese electronics company TCL sued Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, alleging that Samsung falsely marketed some M Model televisions as featuring Mini LED technology. Samsung denied the charges and said it intends to vigorously defend itself.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kenya coach confident Malkia Strikers will beat Cameroon semi-final

    Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has backed his team to defeat Cameroon in Thursday's semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Nairobi, saying the technical bench has devised a tactical plan after studying the three-time continental champions.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. NOC-K begins preparations for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has begun preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with officials visiting the host city to assess accommodation and venues. NOC-K aims to broaden Kenya's medal prospects beyond athletics by supporting more athletes and teams to qualify for the Games, including the women's volleyball team Malkia Strikers.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya ready for Algeria quarter-final at African volleyball championship

    Kenya's volleyball coach Geoffrey Omondi says his team is prepared for a quarter-final match against Algeria at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship on Tuesday at Kasarani Indoors Arena, with an Olympic 2028 ticket at stake.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Former gang member convicted of 1996 Tupac Shakur murder

    Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, who faces possible life in prison without parole, has stated his intention to appeal the verdict.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Former gang leader convicted of 1996 Tupac Shakur murder

    Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The jury convicted Davis of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon after just a few hours of deliberation, thirty years after the rap legend's death.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

    A jury heard closing arguments in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of ordering the September 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur after his nephew was beaten by members of Shakur's entourage in Las Vegas.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Ukraine opposes Russian drivers' reinstatement in motorsport

    The Ukrainian Automobile Federation has filed a formal complaint with the International Automobile Federation's Ethics Committee challenging the reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian drivers competing under their national flags and anthems, citing that the Russian Automobile Federation maintains offices in Crimea and in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, territories recognized as Ukrainian by the international community.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. French tourist dies stranded in Death Valley heat

    A 68-year-old French tourist died after becoming stranded in Death Valley when his vehicle got stuck in mud on August 17. He and a travel companion attempted to hike across salt flats to find help, but after traveling around 1.3 miles, Formosa became unable to continue while temperatures reached 116F (47C), according to the US National Park Service.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    Dolly Parton, American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist who defined country music over six decades, has died at age 80. She penned 3,000 tunes including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," released 49 studio albums, sold more than 100 million records, and topped the country charts more than any woman in the genre.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

  1. Kenya women's volleyball team begins CAVB championship in Nairobi

    The Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team began the 2026 CAVB Women's Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex, with Sports CS Salim Mvurya urging the team to retain the African title to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and next year's World Championships.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. LA28 Olympic ticket sales surpass 6 million; next sale in 2027

    Ticket sales for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics have topped 6 million, with most available tickets from the first two sales rounds sold out. The next public sale will occur in 2027 using a first-come, first-served system and will include additional inventory across all sports.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kenyan .ke domains grow 16% year-on-year amid SME digitization

    Kenya's .ke domain registrations increased by 16.06 per cent year-on-year between June 2025 and June 2026, rising from 111,268 to 129,140 domains—more than four times the global country-code domain average of 3.6 per cent—as small businesses increasingly adopt websites and e-commerce.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 17 August

  1. Malkia Strikers confirm squad for African Championship and 2028 Olympics

    Kenya's women's volleyball team has finalized a 14-player squad for the upcoming African Nations Volleyball Championship, which serves as part of the qualification pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya Volleyball Federation President Paul Bitok said the selected players will form part of the national team setup towards the next Olympic Games.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Manchester United move

    Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after saying he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club. Tielemans moved to Old Trafford for £35 million in July after United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Meta faces US trial over allegedly addictive features for children

    Meta will defend itself in federal court this week against allegations from four states—California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey—that it deliberately designed addictive features in Facebook and Instagram for children. Experts describe the case as social media's "tobacco moment," comparing it to tobacco lawsuits from the 1990s.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

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