Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Dies at Age 80 in India
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while receiving treatment in India.
Hamas Returns More Hostage Bodies as Israel Limits Gaza Aid
Hamas has returned the bodies of four more hostages to Israel, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday night, as both sides struggle to uphold the fragile ceasefire deal brokered by the United States.
Man Accused of Killing GSU Officer at State House Detained for 14 Days
A Nairobi court has ordered the detention of Kimunye Musyimi, the man accused of killing a General Service Unit (GSU) officer outside State House, for 14 days to allow police to complete investigations into the fatal attack.
Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Machado’s Nobel Win
Venezuela has shut down its embassy in Norway just days after opposition leader María Corina Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, a move that has stirred fresh debate over Caracas’s tense relations with Europe.
Teaching Stops as Nigerian University Lecturers Begin Two-Week Strike
Teaching has been suspended in public universities across Nigeria after lecturers began a two-week strike to demand better pay and improved funding for higher education.
Russia Orders 770,000 Migrants to Leave Amid Crackdown
Russia has ordered about 770,000 migrants, mostly from Central Asia, to leave the country following the expiry of their stay permits in September.
Four Killed, 20 Injured in South Carolina Bar Shooting
A mass shooting at a popular bar in South Carolina left four people dead and at least 20 others injured early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Madagascar President Says Attempted Coup Underway Amid Deadly Unrest
An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, President Andry Rajoelina announced on Sunday, following weeks of violent protests and growing tensions between the government and demonstrators.
Qantas Confirms Major Data Breach Affecting Millions of Customers
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that personal data belonging to millions of its customers has been leaked online following a major cybersecurity breach.
Illegal US-Mexico Crossings Drop to Lowest Level Since 1970
Illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border have fallen to their lowest level in more than 50 years, according to new federal data obtained by CBS News.
"Union Urges Air Traffic Controllers to Work Through Shutdown"
The union representing U.S. air traffic controllers has urged its members to continue working through the ongoing government shutdown, now in its second week, even as some staffers call in sick and frustration grows over unpaid labor.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Deploy National Guard to Oregon
A federal judge has temporarily halted former President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, in response to ongoing protests.
Telefónica to Cut 6,000 Jobs as Latin America Exit Deepens
Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica SA is preparing to launch a large-scale redundancy plan that could see more than 6,000 workers laid off by the end of the year.
ICC Convicts Darfur Militia Leader of 27 War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted former Darfur militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for atrocities committed in Sudan’s Darfur region between 2003 and 2004.
Police Recover 17 Stolen Goats in Marsabit Raid
A coordinated security operation in Marsabit County has led to the recovery of 17 stolen goats and the arrest of one suspect, marking a significant step in tackling livestock theft in northern Kenya.
Egypt Reopens Amenhotep III’s Tomb After 20-Year Restoration
After more than two decades of careful restoration, Egypt has reopened the tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings, giving visitors a rare chance to see one of the most magnificent burial sites of ancient Egypt.
NDLEA Dismantles Two Major Cocaine Cartels in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels responsible for multiple cocaine shipments to the United Kingdom, following weeks of intelligence-led operations across Lagos.
Badenoch Pushes Toughest UK Border Reforms in Migration Plan
Kemi Badenoch, the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, has unveiled a radical new immigration strategy that aims to deport 150,000 illegal migrants annually.
South Carolina State University Lockdown After Fatal Shooting
Two separate shootings at South Carolina State University on Saturday night left one woman dead and a man injured, prompting an immediate campus-wide lockdown.
Tunisian Man Sentenced to Death for Criticising President
A Tunisian court has sentenced a 56-year-old day labourer to death over Facebook posts that criticised President Kais Saied.
Tanker Fire on Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway Leaves Casualties
A tanker accident along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State on Friday morning has claimed lives and destroyed several vehicles.
Police Name Victims of Manchester Synagogue Terror Attack
British police on Friday identified the two men killed in a car and knife attack at a Manchester synagogue, an assault that took place on the holiest day of the Jewish year and has been linked to rising antisemitism in the country.