'Dynamics of war changing' in Ukraine's favour: EU top diplomat By AFP May 11, 2026 10:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday the "dynamics" of …
… Oscar died while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. However, his body was never recovered after he was declared missing in action.Instead of lowering a casket into the grave, the family buried a stone foundation in their home in Mukhunga Village in Busia County on Sa …
WASHINGTON DC, May 9 – US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, after both countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires declared by each side to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi German …
He had barely learned how to hold a gun when he was thrust into one of the most dangerous assignments on the Russia-Ukraine battlefield — hunting deadly Ukrainian drones. …
… mpete under Belarus flag after IOC ruling By AFP May 08, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a return during the women's singles final against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine …
… Competitors from Russia and Belarus had been banned from international competition following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, although some were permitted to compete as neutrals. …
Audio By VocalizeRussia and Ukraine launched major attacks on each other on Friday, with a two-day unilateral ceasefire that Moscow had declared around its World War II commemorations appearing to be in tatters. …
… So far, 53 Kenyans have been repatriated, and 19 are believed to have died, and 42 others are reported missing. 2 other Kenyans are being held in Ukraine as prisoners of war. …
Zelensky says Russia choosing war as dual ceasefires falter By AFP May 07, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) standing for the National anthem of Ukraine d …
Ukraine says it has significantly expanded its ability to strike military and strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, with Ukrainian forces stepping up a campaign of short, medium, and long-range strikes targeting Russian logistics, oil refineries, weapons factories and military infrastructure in 2026.
Ukraine says it has significantly expanded its ability to strike military and strategic targets deep inside Russian territory, with Ukrainian forces stepping up a campaign of short, medium, and long-range strikes targeting Russian logistics, oil refineries, weapons factories and military infrastructure in 2026.
Sweden's World Cup campaign ended in a Round of 32 loss to France, but coach Graham Potter will continue rebuilding a squad in transition that was at its lowest point last October before qualifying for the 2026 tournament.
Kenya's Cabinet has approved accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties—the 1989 UN Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa—to curb recruitment of Kenyans into foreign conflicts and strengthen action against human trafficking. The move responds to reports that over 500 Kenyan nationals have been recruited to serve in the Russian military against Ukraine.
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the country's accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties—the 1989 UN Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and the 1977 OAU Convention for the Elimination of Mercenarism in Africa—to curb the recruitment of Kenyans into foreign conflicts and strengthen action against human trafficking. The move comes amid concerns that over 500 Kenyan nationals have reportedly been recruited to serve as mercenaries in the Russian military.
Multiple US startups have begun operating new-design small nuclear reactors for the first time in nearly 50 years, with Antares achieving the milestone at Idaho National Laboratory in June 2026 and Aalo Atomics and Valar Atomics following suit. The development, enabled by billions in private and government funding, is being called a turning point for the nuclear industry.
The Russian government has acknowledged losses suffered by Kenyan families and started the process of compensating them for relatives killed in Russia's war against Ukraine. Denis Bagaka and Simon Gititu were among Kenyans lured into the conflict while working in Qatar for private security firms.
Russian strikes killed two people and injured more than 20 in Ukraine Saturday, with attacks across Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions damaging civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian strikes on Russian-occupied territory and inside Russia killed one and injured 10, according to Moscow.
Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced on Friday that he is vacating his three boxing world title belts but is not retiring, saying he wanted to free the titles so other fighters could compete for them.
An opinion piece warns that Kenyans who signed up to fight for Russia in foreign wars made a Faustian bargain that rarely ends well, comparing the arrangement to a devil's deal in classical literature.
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua denied involvement in illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, stating that Kenyans who went to Russia through his program were vetted by Kenya's ambassador to Russia and are employed there.
FIFA announced an under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan from October 22–31, saying the competition would be open to all FIFA member associations. Russia, barred from international competitions since 2022, interpreted the statement as an invitation to return.
Niger has officially submitted its withdrawal request from the ICC on 18 June, nine months after announcing its intent alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, citing the court as an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The withdrawal takes effect one year after notification, and Niger must honour its obligations to the court until that date.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya sits at the intersection of competing interests from Washington, Brussels, Beijing, and Moscow, with its strategic position on Indian Ocean trade routes and as East Africa's largest economy making it a contested prize in a broader geopolitical competition.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told US President Donald Trump at a G7 summit that sanctions and pressure on North Korea are not working, citing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia stemming from the Ukraine war as the reason for diminished sanctions effectiveness.
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.
G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.
Russia reported that a Ukrainian drone struck a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in the Bryansk region, killing an accompanying woman and wounding seven people including five children. Ukraine's military dismissed the Russian statement as false.
The Group of Seven has welcomed a US-Iran agreement that allows ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor handling about a fifth of the world's oil. The G7 said the deal, brokered by President Trump, offers a chance to prevent Iran's nuclear development while ending a blockade, and a multinational naval mission led by France and the United Kingdom will help clear mines and protect merchant vessels.
G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described warning shots fired by a Russian frigate near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday as "reckless" but not "sinister," though he acknowledged Russia's broader aggression in Europe. The incident occurred around 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight, with British defence sources saying the Russian vessel fired to avoid a collision.
Ukrainian forces captured two Ugandan citizens allegedly recruited by Russian forces to fight in the conflict: 26-year-old Kamdira Godfrey, a clinical medicine diploma holder from Kampala, and 45-year-old Richard, a commercial farmer from Wakiso. The incident reflects a trend of Global South nationals being drawn into Russian military ranks.
The UK is imposing 70 new sanctions actions against Russia, including on tankers that transport LNG, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at a G7 summit in France with Ukrainian President Zelensky. The measures target Russia's "shadow fleet," military procurement supply chain, and finance networks used to circumvent existing sanctions.
Lithuania's governing coalition named Mindaugas Sinkevicius, head of the Social Democratic party, as its new prime minister on Tuesday, following a reshuffle that expelled the populist Nemunas Dawn party. The three-party centre-left coalition will retain 75 of parliament's 141 seats and maintains focus on defence spending.
Russia fired missiles at major Ukrainian cities, setting Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral on fire and killing nine people, while five rescue workers died during firefighting operations in Kharkiv. Ukraine strikes claimed three lives south of Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to "sow confusion" and damage the country's economy. Ukraine has hit deeper into Russia in recent months, regularly hitting oil refineries and export hubs, though Putin claimed damaged infrastructure is "quickly restored."
According to an Explosive Weapons Monitor report released Wednesday, more than half of the over 22,600 civilian deaths caused by explosive weapons in 65 countries in 2025 were attributed to the Israeli military, marking a 21 percent decrease from 2024 largely due to ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.
The European Union announced an additional 300 million euros in emergency funds for farmers impacted by rising fertiliser costs linked to the Iran war, adding to 200 million euros already pledged. The allocation requires approval from the bloc's 27 member states and the European Parliament.
According to the Atlantic Council, Ukraine's drone attack on St. Petersburg during an international economic forum showed Russia's inability to shield its territory from Ukrainian retaliation. The strike, in which drones travelled over 1,000 kilometres through Russian airspace, occurred while Putin hosted foreign guests and has intensified Russian concerns about vulnerability to Ukrainian aerial assaults.
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder with a pacemaker, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in the 64th minute on Sunday. The team doctor reported that Eriksen was briefly unconscious but the pacemaker responded as intended, and Eriksen is in good spirits and recovering with his family.
Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and "doing well," according to the Danish football association. The 34-year-old midfielder, who wears a pacemaker following a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was taken to hospital after walking off the pitch.