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Rome

Also known as: Rome, Italy

2026-04-242026-10-15

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … w on Twitter Barcelona's Polish forward #17 Ewa Pajor (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring Barcelona's sixth goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League - League phase, Matchday 2 - football match between AS Roma and FC Barcelona Femini at the Tre Fontane Stadium in Rome …

    Barcelona lay down marker in Women's Champions League, Arsenal slip up
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … "We have identified a 38-hectare site in east Naples on which I plan to build a 70,000-seat stadium, with 120 boxes, restaurants and everything else," Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis told a press event in Rome on Wednesday. …

    Napoli hoping to build new stadium, says owner
  5. Capital News

    … The announcement was made during a high-level dialogue in Rome bringing together African governments, international financial institutions, development partners and animal-health organisations to discuss financing for the transformation of agrifood systems under the One Health ap …

    EU commits Sh7.38bn to help Africa eradicate livestock disease
  6. Capital News

    … At a meeting in Rome, leaders called on governments, international financial institutions, development banks and private investors to provide sustained funding for vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance and veterinary services needed to eliminate the virus. …

    Africa seeks funding to eradicate livestock disease with $33 return on every dollar
  7. Citizen Digital

    … nto visits, experiences and lasting value,” Miano said.Nairobi's selection as host city of the 2029 World Athletics Championships was confirmed by the World Athletics Council at its 242nd meeting in Budapest, Hungary, following a competitive bid process that included London, Rome …

    Kenya bets on 2029 World Athletics Championships to grow tourism
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Nairobi secured the rights after a competitive bidding process against major European sporting capitals, including London and Rome. …

    Fury as British Athletics coach attacks Nairobi’s historic 2029 World Championships win
  9. The Standard

    … utilised under the Land Commercialisation Initiative.The CS explained that the government is promoting public-private initiative partnerships to ensure that there is sufficient investment in the livestock sector, with participation in an international investors conference in Rome …

    Senate puts Kagwe to task over milk shortage
  10. Citizen Digital

    … on the technology. - Italy: 'Privately, it scares me' - window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Beside ancient buildings in central Rome …

    'We unleashed the beast': the world's fears and hopes about AI
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The Kenyan capital beat hotly-tipped London as well as Rome and Munich, which was awarded the 2031 event by the sport's governing body World Athletics. …

    Kenya celebrates as athletics comes 'home'
  12. Citizen Digital

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    Nairobi soaks up history as World Athletics Champs head to Africa

Yesterday

  1. Kalonzo confirms attendance at Raila's first anniversary memorial

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 15, alongside Raila's widow Ida Odinga and other Kenyans, resolving earlier doubts after he had previously expressed concerns about political leaders exploiting Raila's legacy.

    17 hours ago · Capital News →

  2. Kenya becomes 4th co-chair of global School Meals Coalition

    Kenya has been named the 4th co-chair of the School Meals Coalition during the third Ministerial Meeting of the Task Force in Rome, Italy, joining Brazil, Finland and France in the leadership role.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Pope Leo undergoes lung surgery for confirmed adenocarcinoma

    Pope Leo XIV underwent successful thoracic surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with doctors confirming lung adenocarcinoma and removing the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique. The operation lasted about 90 minutes with no complications reported.

    14 October 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Vatican has gradually increased transparency on papal health

    Papal health disclosure has evolved significantly over the past half-century, from the Vatican's silence surrounding John XXIII's cancer diagnosis to more detailed medical bulletins during Pope Francis's hospitalizations. The current Pope Leo XIV has been admitted for an operation to remove a lung lump.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Pope Leo undergoes successful lung cancer surgery

    Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. The lower lobe of the right lung was removed to ensure the surgery was radical, and further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung cancer tumor removal surgery

    Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma and said the surgery was successful with no complications, though further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

  7. Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer tumour removal

    Pope Leo XIV, elected last year, underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday to have a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung. The Vatican said the cancer was detected early and localised, with the pope expected to recover within a week.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

  8. Kenya appointed fourth co-chair of Global School Meals Coalition

    Kenya has been appointed the fourth co-chair of the Global School Meals Coalition, joining Brazil, Finland and France. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said Kenya would work to strengthen national school meals programmes, improve financing and ensure more children receive nutritious meals in schools.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

  9. Pope Leo XIV recovering well after lung cancer surgery

    Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking, and eating after surgeons removed a cancerous tumour from his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday. Post-operative tests show normal progress, though doctors await biopsy results to determine if the cancer has spread.

    14 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Qantas flight grounded for deep clean after bedbug outbreak

    A Qantas Boeing 787 flying from Italy to Australia was cancelled on Saturday after bedbugs were reported on the aircraft during the previous day's nearly 17-hour flight from Perth to Rome, prompting passengers to receive antihistamines for bites and the plane to undergo deep cleaning.

    13 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Pope Leo XIV admitted for lung nodule removal surgery

    Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital for surgery to remove a small, localized lung nodule discovered during routine medical examinations. He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week and has cancelled all scheduled audiences through October 20.

    13 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery to remove nodule

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during recent medical checks. Doctors described the nodule as being at a very early stage, and experts say the operation is generally low-risk.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Pope Leo enters Rome hospital for lung nodule surgery

    Pope Leo XIV, 71, entered a Rome hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during routine medical checks. The Vatican said the nodule was found "at a very early stage" and doctors recommended intervention; it marks Leo's first hospitalisation since becoming head of the Catholic Church in May 2025.

    13 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 12 October

  1. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery after nodule found

    Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

    12 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery to remove nodule

    Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule detected during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at a very early stage and is very localised, and he is following his doctors' advice to proceed with the operation.

    12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 8 October

  1. NBA reaffirms plan to launch 16-team league in Europe

    The NBA reaffirmed its intention to launch a 16-team franchise league in Europe from 2027 in partnership with FIBA, after the EuroLeague rejected the proposal two days earlier. The NBA and FIBA said a partnership would "unlock the game's enormous potential across Europe for the benefit of clubs, players and, most importantly, fans."

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya's Safari Rally confirmed for 2027 WRC calendar

    Kenya has retained the Safari Rally on the World Rally Championship calendar in 2027. The government had bid for a five-year extension through 2031, but the FIA has not yet disclosed the specific duration of the newly granted hosting rights.

    8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kenya secures Safari Rally spot in expanded 2027 WRC calendar

    Kenya has retained its place on the FIA World Rally Championship calendar for 2027 as the championship expands to a record 15 rounds. The confirmation ends uncertainty over Safari Rally's future, with the 2027 season featuring the return of the United States for the first time since 1988 and the United Kingdom after an eight-year absence.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Safari Rally confirmed for 2027 World Rally Championship

    Kenya's Safari Rally will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2027 as the third round, scheduled for March 18–21. The confirmation secures Kenya's place among the world's premier rallying destinations, though the FIA announcement did not specify the duration of the newly granted hosting rights.

    8 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

  1. Belgium coach gives no guarantees to Lukaku for Turkey match

    Belgium coach Mark van Bommel said he could not guarantee Romelu Lukaku playing time against Turkey on Friday, despite the 33-year-old's limited involvement in his first two matches in charge. Van Bommel stated the decision depends on what the team needs in particular phases or situations.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Barcelona dominates Roma; Arsenal loses lead at Paris FC

    Barcelona defeated Roma 6-0 in Women's Champions League play, extending their title defence with six points from two league phase matches and 11 goals scored. Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw with Paris FC following a penalty incident.

    1 October 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 →

Thursday 24 September

  1. EU commits Sh7.38bn to Africa's livestock disease eradication

    The European Union has committed Sh7.38 billion to help Africa eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, with an additional Sh5.90 billion expected through blended financing, bringing the total potential investment to Sh13.29 billion. The funding aims to support vaccination efforts and strengthen animal-health systems across the continent to detect, contain and eliminate the disease, which threatens livelihoods and food security for pastoralists and smallholder farmers.

    24 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. African leaders seek funding to eradicate livestock disease

    African animal-health leaders are calling for sustained financing to eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a disease of sheep and goats that causes annual global economic losses of up to $2.1 billion. A 15-year eradication programme costing $2.26 billion could generate benefits worth about $76.5 billion, according to FAO estimates.

    24 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 18 September

  1. Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi

    Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. British athletics coach condemned for dismissing Nairobi's 2029 World Championships win

    A UK-based track and field coach drew Kenyan backlash on social media after criticizing Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, calling it a reward for "the world biggest dopers." The coach subsequently made his account private following immediate pushback from Kenyan sports fans, journalists, and public figures.

    18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Senate questions Kagwe on government response to milk shortage

    Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told the Senate that the country's milk shortage stems from insufficient rain in high-production areas, reducing animal feed; the government is developing powder milk products and working to improve milk cooperatives, with improvement expected once rains begin. Senate members criticized the government's silence on the crisis and called for better mechanisms to convert excess milk into powder for storage during gluts.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Global debate over AI regulation as fears mount

    AFP spoke to people in different countries about their fears and hopes for AI's future as the threat of catastrophic danger from rapidly developing artificial intelligence has sparked global debate on regulation. Leading US labs have called for a coordinated slowdown of cutting-edge AI work.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Nairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships, first African city

    Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event in its 43-year history. The Kenyan capital beat London, Rome, and Munich, with officials citing Kenya's status as one of the sport's powerhouses and its rich athletics heritage.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nairobi wins bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships

    Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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