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FBI probing ex-counterterrorism boss Kent for leaking classified information
The FBI investigation into Kent predated his departure, according to reports by outlets including the New York Times and CBS, both citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation.
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FBI probing ex-counterterrorism boss Kent for leaking classified information
Galatasaray's Osimhen breaks arm, Lang set for thumb surgery in Liverpool
Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen broke his right arm in the Champions League defeat to Liverpool with Dutch international Noa Lang set to undergo surgery on his thumb
By 8 hrs ago
Galatasaray's Osimhen breaks arm, Lang set for thumb surgery in Liverpool
Kyiv, Moscow exchanging 1,000 bodies a month, Red Cross says
"Every month, the ICRC participates in the repatriation both ways of 1,000 bodies on average, between the Russian and the Ukrainian side".
By 6 hrs ago
Kyiv, Moscow exchanging 1,000 bodies a month, Red Cross says
What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?
From March 1 to 19, commodities carriers made just 114 crossings, a decrease of 95 percent from peacetime.
By 2 hrs ago
What cargo ships are passing Hormuz strait?
AI images intensify EthiopiaEritrea war narratives
Since October 2023, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has repeatedly insisted that landlocked Ethiopia must have direct sea access, with Eritrea's port of Assab frequently cited as a potential target.
By 11 hrs ago
AI images intensify EthiopiaEritrea war narratives
Crude prices surge, stocks sink amid rising energy shock fears
European gas jumped more than 30 percent after the strikes.
By 11 hrs ago
Crude prices surge, stocks sink amid rising energy shock fears
Gaza-Egypt border crossing reopens for small numbers of people
Israel had announced earlier this week that Rafah would reopen on Wednesday, but the reopening did not materialise.
By 11 hrs ago
Gaza-Egypt border crossing reopens for small numbers of people
Thailand's new parliament elects Anutin as PM
"I hope to remain in my position to serve the people for as long as I can," Anutin told reporters ahead of the vote.
By 11 hrs ago
Thailand's new parliament elects Anutin as PM
Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 people in Chad
Chad shut the border on February 23 in a move it said was aimed at preventing "any risk of the conflict spreading".
By 8 hrs ago
Drone attack from Sudan kills 17 people in Chad
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27
The number of meningitis reported in the UK rises to 27; two people have since died from outbreak associated with night club; PM Keir Starmer asks those who visited club to come forward.
By 8 hrs ago
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27
Messi scores 900th career goal as Inter Miami crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career last night but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup
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Messi scores 900th career goal as Inter Miami crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup, says football federation president
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars.
By 7 hrs ago
Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup, says football federation president
Man United coach Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
Michael Carrick has told his Man United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.
By 6 hrs ago
Man United coach Carrick expects hard test against resolute Bournemouth
Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco champions - CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in January and declared Morocco champions.
By 1 day ago
Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco champions - CAF
Senegal to appeal 'unjust' AFCON ruling
Senegal's football authorities say they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title
By 1 day ago
Senegal to appeal 'unjust' AFCON ruling
Number of suspected meningitis cases rises in UK outbreak: official
UK confirms meningitis outbreak, with 20 cases and 2 deaths reported so far, authorities say coordinated national response underway
By 1 day ago
Number of suspected meningitis cases rises in UK outbreak: official
Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief as it vows vengeance
Iran will hold a funeral on Wednesday for its security chief, Ali Larijani, as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike.
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Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief as it vows vengeance
The Middle East war: global economic fallout
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, reversing a surge the previous day as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours.
By 1 day ago
The Middle East war: global economic fallout
Nigerian president to meet King Charles on first UK state visit
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu was due to meet King Charles III on Wednesday in the country's first state visit by Africa's most populous nation to its former colonial power in nearly four decades.
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Nigerian president to meet King Charles on first UK state visit
Trump faces impasse over Iran war
Iran, though severely weakened militarily and politically by an onslaught of airstrikes that began on February 28, has voiced no intention to surrender.
By 1 day ago
Trump faces impasse over Iran war
AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa".
By 1 day ago
AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Pakistan announces Eid 'pause' in conflict with Afghanistan
Pakistan announces 5-day 'temporary pause' in hostilities with Afghanistan ahead of Eid al-Fitr, warns operations will resume if any attacks occur.
By 1 day ago
Pakistan announces Eid 'pause' in conflict with Afghanistan
Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
Kylian Mbappe is ready to return from injury as Real Madrid aim to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday.
By 2 days ago
Mbappe set for Real Madrid return against Man City
Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is "not 100 percent" fit so will miss two friendlies later this month as youngster Endrick returns to the squad.
By 2 days ago
Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations
China offers humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon as US-Israel strikes persist, reiterates ceasefire calls as Presidents Trump-Xi talks postponed.
By 2 days ago
China says to provide humanitarian assistance to Iran, Mideast nations
Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Iran's powerful national security chief Ali Larijani was "eliminated last night", along with the Basij paramilitary force.
By 2 days ago
Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani
Chelsea fined Sh1.8 billion historical financial breaches
Chelsea were fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and received a suspended one-year transfer ban on Monday in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules.
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Chelsea fined Sh1.8 billion historical financial breaches
Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100
Coordinated explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers tore through a busy market and other areas in Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people, police say.
By 2 days ago
Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100
Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure
Oil prices rose again Tuesday as Iran launched fresh attacks on crude-producing neighbours, while stock markets were higher ahead of key central bank meetings.
By 2 days ago
Oil prices climb as fresh strikes target infrastructure
Trump blasts 'foolish' NATO on Iran, says US needs no help
US President Trump lashed out Tuesday at "foolish" NATO over Iran, saying the US needs no help after allies rebuffed his calls to join efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By 2 days ago
Trump blasts 'foolish' NATO on Iran, says US needs no help
Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso re-elected: provisional results
Congo-Brazzaville's 82-year-old President Denis Nguesso has been re-elected with nearly 95 percent of the vote, according to provisional results announced on Tuesday.
By 1 day ago
Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso re-elected: provisional results
Trump can resume 'third-country' deportations, court says
A US federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration on Monday to temporarily resume summarily deporting undocumented migrants to countries that are not their own.
By 2 days ago
Trump can resume 'third-country' deportations, court says
Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
A power outage struck the entire island of Cuba on Monday, the state-owned electric company said, the latest blackout as the United States pursues its oil blockade.
By 2 days ago
Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
Why Iranian drones are hard to stop
Cheap and deadly, Iranian-designed Shahed drones have inflicted major damage in the Middle East war, and have anti-jamming and other capabilities that make them difficult to stop.
By 3 days ago
Why Iranian drones are hard to stop
Netanyahu mocks social media rumours about his death
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a short video on Sunday making light of rumours on social media that he was dead.
By 4 days ago
Netanyahu mocks social media rumours about his death
Pope criticises those who invoke God to wage war
Pope Leo criticises leaders invoking religion to wage war in Sunday homily, says "God cannot be enlisted by darkness", calls for Middle East ceasefire.
By 4 days ago
Pope criticises those who invoke God to wage war
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Iran on Sunday warned countries against getting involved in its war with the US and Israel, after President Donald Trump urged world powers to escort oil tankers.
By 4 days ago
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Venezuela leader urges US to lift all sanctions
Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, asked Trump on Friday to totally lift the sanctions imposed on her country, as the countries begin to restore diplomatic ties.
By 5 days ago
Venezuela leader urges US to lift all sanctions
Update: War in the Middle East
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war.
By 5 days ago
Update: War in the Middle East
US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War
Waves of drone, missile and aerial bombing have displaced millions in the region and reportedly killed more than 1,200 people in Iran.
By 5 days ago
US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War
Redefining justice for the mentally ill offenders
Health & Science
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya
17 mins ago
Court bars EACC from summoning judge in Tuju, EADB case
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
25 mins ago
Kenya emerges as Africa's top investment hub
Opinion
By John Mwendwa
5 hrs ago