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The Guardian

The Guardian — international news organization cited for reporting on Ukraine-South Korea oil shipments and Meta's Instagram encryption changes.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Britain's The Guardian newspaper reported that 176,000 tonnes of oil products were shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August, citing port records and ship-tracking data. …

    Ukraine criticises South Korea for oil supplies to Russia
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … For those who spoke about the abuse, a majority (34.4%) told their friends, while 6.8% informed their brothers or sisters, 5.9% told their mother or female guardians, 8.7% told their father or male guardian, and 4.1% told their teachers. …

    1.2 million children in Kenya have experienced online sexual exploitation and abuse - UNICEF
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The Times, Guardian and Telegraph newspapers have published investigative articles into Arday's academic work and personal life. …

    UK Prime Minister urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death
  7. The Standard

    … International media, including the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), The Guardian and the Daily Mail have reported that of the many important war programs hosted for the Kremlin, Tatarastan runs a huge investment that is a hub of factories and training institutions that hos …

    Government agency fails to clear the air on jobs in Russia advertisements
  8. July 2026
  9. The Standard

    … "I am sorry about that," Burnham told the Guardian newspaper in an interview published on Thursday. …

    Burnham on course to become UK PM with Labour nominations underway
  10. June 2026
  11. The Standard

    … Long-distance vehicles, including Guardian, have suspended service due to concerns about the protests.13:44: Police lob teargas along University Way to disperse protesters in Nairobi CBD, as security forces in Githurai engage demonstrators in running battles. …

    LIVE BLOG: Police seal key CBD entry points ahead of anniversary protests
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … The 27-year-old centre-back, who has spent five years on Merseyside since joining from Leipzig, suggested last month that he was "close to an agreement" with Liverpool, the BBC, the Times, the Guardian and other media reported. …

    France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
  14. Citizen Digital

    … Earlier on, a spokesperson for Meta, who spoke to The Guardian, said that few people opted for the service as it was not automatic as in WhatsApp. …

    Instagram removes end-to-end encryption for private chats
  15. Citizen Digital

    … The Guardian cited supporters as saying she was not set on being a candidate, but prepared for the possibility of a leadership run. …

    Possible contenders if UK PM Starmer quits
  16. April 2026
  17. Citizen Digital

    … He was on the front page of the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Mirror, The Paper, The Daily Telegraph, The Times and more. …

    Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the world

Yesterday

  1. Ukraine criticises South Korea over oil shipments to Russia

    Ukraine has criticised South Korea for supplying oil products to Russia, with 176,000 tonnes of oil products shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August according to port records and ship-tracking data cited by The Guardian. Zelensky's sanctions adviser said the shipments were "in sharp contrast" to South Korea's stated sanctions policy.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. 1.2 million Kenyan children experienced online sexual exploitation

    A UNICEF report titled "Through Children's Eyes" found that 1,292,364 children aged 12–17 in Kenya were subjected to at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse, based on a survey conducted between 2020–2021 and 2024–2025.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. UK Prime Minister calls for reflection after professor's death

    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for "reflection" after the death of Jason Arday, a 41-year-old Cambridge professor who quit nine days earlier following probes into plagiarism accusations and other allegations. Arday's family alleged he had endured a sustained campaign of abuse for more than three years and said he had been diagnosed with autism.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. NEA silent on Russia job ads amid worker safety concerns

    The National Employment Authority has not clarified ongoing advertisements for jobs in Russia while hundreds of families struggle with effects from past recruitments. The NEA delegation returned from Russia three months ago and met with officials at a Tatarstan Special Economic Zone, agreeing to "continued engagement" to explore job opportunities in hospitality, manufacturing, education, and vocational training, with the NEA promising full government vetting of any emerging opportunities.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Labour MP Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister

    Veteran politician Andy Burnham is on track to become Britain's next prime minister, with dozens of Labour lawmakers nominating him to succeed Keir Starmer as party leader. Burnham is the only MP from the ruling party to publicly declare as a candidate, and if he reaches 322 nominations by July 16, no other challenger could mathematically enter the race.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Police barricade Nairobi CBD ahead of Gen Z anniversary protests

    Police have sealed key entry points into Nairobi's Central Business District and mounted barricades across the country ahead of planned Gen Z anniversary protests on June 25, with security forces engaging demonstrators and deploying anti-riot units in multiple towns.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

  1. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Meta discontinues end-to-end encryption for Instagram private chats

    Meta has discontinued end-to-end encryption for Instagram private chats as of May 8, 2026. A Meta spokesperson told The Guardian that few users opted for the service since it was not automatic, and the company is removing this option from Instagram.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Labour leadership contenders emerge as UK PM Starmer faces pressure

    As pressure grows on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down, discussion centres on potential successors to lead the ruling Labour party, with the winner to be decided by party members. Among possible candidates is 43-year-old health minister Wes Streeting, seen as a strong communicator with backing from MPs and positioning himself on the right of the Labour party.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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