Hanson’s Burka Stunt in Senate Reignites Tensions Over Diversity
Senate business came to an abrupt stop on Monday after One Nation leader Pauline Hanson walked into the chamber wearing a full black burka, moments after colleagues blocked her latest attempt to introduce a bill seeking to ban full-face coverings in public.
Senators Press for Action as Kenya’s Road Deaths Pass 4,000
Kenya’s rising road fatalities have sparked renewed concern in the Senate, with lawmakers now pushing the government to urgently strengthen road safety measures as the country records more than 4,100 deaths this year.
Larry Summers Steps Back From Harvard After Epstein Email Release
Larry Summers has taken a leave from his teaching duties at Harvard University following the release of emails showing he kept a friendly relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
California Faces $18B Budget Gap as Newsom Nears Final Year
California is projected to face an $18 billion budget deficit next year, creating a major test for Governor Gavin Newsom as he enters his final year in office.
Trump Orders Release of Epstein Files Despite Privacy Concerns
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had signed a new bill directing the Justice Department to release all files tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days.
Summers Resigns from OpenAI Board Amid Epstein Fallout
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from the OpenAI board and is stepping back from public commitments following the release of emails revealing his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. (Axios, CNN) Summers stated he is "deeply ashamed" and takes "full responsibility" for communicating with Epstein. (The Hill, Business Insider) The released emails, part of a larger trove from Epstein's estate, show regular communication between Summers and Epstein, even after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution. (CBS News, The Harvard Crimson) The exchanges include Summers seeking advice from Epstein on a romantic relationship. (AP News) Summers' departures include positions at Bloomberg News, The New York Times, and the Brookings Institution. (CBS News) He also resigned from the international advisory board of Santander. (CNN) Harvard University is reviewing the situation, and Summers has gone on leave from teaching, though he intends to fulfill his teaching obligations. (AP News, BBC) There is no evidence of illegal conduct on the part of Summers. (CBS News)
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U.S. to Fast-Track Visas for World Cup Fans Next Summer
The United States will prioritize visa processing for foreign visitors holding tickets to FIFA World Cup matches next year.
Nicki Minaj Backs Trump Claim on Christian Persecution in Nigeria
Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj publicly supported President Trump’s claim that Christians face persecution in Nigeria during a UN event.
Massive Fire in Southwestern Japan Damages 170 Homes, Prompts Evacuations
A fast-moving fire in southwestern Japan has destroyed dozens of homes and forced more than 170 residents to evacuate.
Bandit Attack in Kwara Church Leaves Three Dead, Many Abducted
At around 6:05 pm on Tuesday, bandits launched a violent attack on a church in Eruku, Kwara State, killing and abducting several worshippers.
Israeli Airstrike on Lebanon Refugee Camp Kills 13
An Israeli airstrike struck a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, killing 13 people and wounding several others.
Ghana Firefighter Stabbing Suspect to Appear in Court Wednesday
A 21-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a firefighter at Adjiriganor last Friday, police and fire service officials confirmed.
Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa Elected Judge at the International Court of Justice
Kenyan legal scholar Professor Phoebe Okowa has been elected as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, following months of intense diplomatic lobbying by the Kenyan government.
Bob Njagi Alleges Ugandan Soldiers Deployed During Kenya Gen Z Protests
Kenyan activist Bob Njagi has claimed that soldiers from the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) were secretly deployed to Kenya to help suppress the 2024 Gen Z protests, which saw thousands of young people take to the streets demanding political and economic reforms.
Former Newsom Aide Charged with Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
A former top aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and obstruction of justice, according to federal prosecutors.
Global News
Six Moderate Democrats Back Bill to End Historic Shutdown
A funding bill that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history passed the House on Wednesday with support from six Democratic lawmakers, most of whom represent politically competitive districts.
House Secures Final Signature to Force Vote on Epstein Files
A bipartisan effort in Congress to force the release of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein has reached the required threshold to move forward.
Global Stocks Climb as Hopes Grow for U.S. Shutdown Deal
lobal stock markets rose on Monday as investors grew optimistic that the prolonged U.S. government shutdown could soon end, easing worries about its economic impact and restoring confidence across global markets.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Kills Five in Vietnam as New Storm Looms
At least five people were killed and several others remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam’s central provinces on Friday, bringing fierce winds, torrential rains, and widespread destruction just days after devastating the Philippines.
Zohran Mamdani Elected New York Mayor in Historic Progressive Win
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and New York state assemblyman, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic and symbolic victory for progressives across the United States.
Politics
Kindiki Says Security Heightened in Mbeere North Before By-Election
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced that security has been strengthened in Mbeere North as preparations continue for Thursday’s by-election.
IEBC Receives First Ballot Papers Ahead of November By-Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission began its preparations for the November 27 by-elections on Thursday night after receiving the first shipment of ballot papers and statutory forms.
Sakaja Cabinet Shuffle Moves Geoffrey Mosiria, Clemos Gets New Role
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reshuffled his county cabinet, moving Geoffrey Mosiria from the environment docket and reassigning other key officials.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund SNAP by Friday
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by Friday, rejecting its plan to make only partial payments to millions of low-income Americans who rely on food assistance.
Business
EU and African Leaders Discuss Trade and Minerals at Angola Summit
EU and African leaders met in Angola for a summit focused on strengthening cooperation on trade and minerals, highlighting how closely the two regions’ economic futures are linked.
Meta Wins Antitrust Case, Judge Rules No Social Media Monopoly
Meta has successfully defended itself in a landmark antitrust case that could have forced the company to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
US Mint Ends Penny Production After 230 Years of Circulation
After more than two centuries in circulation, the United States Mint has officially struck its final penny, marking the end of a small but enduring part of American history.
US Jury Orders Boeing to Pay $28 Million to Ethiopian Crash Victim’s Family
A US federal jury has ordered Boeing to pay $28.45 million to the family of Shikha Garg, an Indian woman who died in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash that killed all 157 passengers on board.
KPA and KRA Join Forces to Speed Up Cargo Clearance at Mombasa Port
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) have signed a new agreement designed to make cargo clearance faster and ease congestion at the Port of Mombasa.
Indonesia Faces Fiscal Pressure Over $7.27 Billion Rail Project Debt
Indonesia is facing a tough fiscal challenge as it grapples with the $7.27 billion debt tied to its Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project, known as Whoosh.
Sports
Wambui Sets World Record as Kenya Claims Deaflympics Sweep
Kenya celebrated a dominant performance in Tokyo after Wambui shattered the world record in the 5,000m event as the country swept the entire podium at the Deaflympics.
Hakimi and Chebbak Crowned African Football's Best
Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco's Ghizlane Chebbak have been named the African Footballers of the Year.
FKF President Apologizes After Harambee Stars Suffer 8-0 Defeat
Harambee Stars endured a humiliating 8-0 loss to Senegal in Antalya, Turkey, exposing serious gaps in Kenya’s football development.
LeBron James Debuts in 23rd NBA Season as Lakers Beat Jazz 140-126
LeBron James returned to action in the Lakers’ starting lineup, helping secure a 140-126 win over the Utah Jazz Tuesday night.
Man City Thrash Liverpool 3-0 to Mark Guardiola’s 1,000th Game
Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th match in management with a dominant 3-0 victory over Liverpool, closing the gap to four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Amorim Tells Man United to Move On and Focus on the Future
Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has urged his players and fans to concentrate on building a better future rather than dwelling on past mistakes or recent criticism involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool Stun Real Madrid as Bayern Defeat PSG in Europe
Liverpool reignited their Champions League hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at Anfield, thanks to a decisive header from Alexis Mac Allister.
Jets Trade Star Cornerback Sauce Gardner to Colts in Major Deadline Deal
The New York Jets have traded All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts in a surprising move just hours before the NFL trade deadline.
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Entertainment
Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Mafia-Linked Poker Case
Chauncey Billups entered a New York federal courtroom on Monday to plead not guilty to charges accusing him of benefiting from Mafia-linked poker games that prosecutors say were secretly rigged across several U.S. cities.
Jimmy Cliff Remembered Through Reflections on His Acting Journey
Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, who has died at the age of 81, once shared a moment that shaped his artistic path in a deeply personal way.
Diddy Denies New Sexual Battery Claim Amid LA Sheriff Probe
Sean “Diddy” Combs has denied a new sexual battery allegation, which is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Ronaldo Dines with Saudi Crown Prince at Exclusive White House Event
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a high-profile White House dinner alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday evening.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Delayed Again to November 2026
Rockstar Games has once again delayed the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, pushing its launch date to November 19, 2026.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney Dies at Age 84
Former United States Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.
Burna Boy Says He Left Christianity for Islam in Search of Truth
Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that he converted from Christianity to Islam while searching for spiritual truth.