The number of missing people has increased sharply from the 2,502 reported on Sunday, highlighting the growing scale of the tragedy.
By David AbonyoThe strike, confirmed by a US official, is the first known American attack on Iran since late July and comes amid renewed tensions over the strategic waterway, through which a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed before the war.
By David AbonyoExplosions and gunfire rang out across the capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential palace.
By Samuel OtienoUnal Ustel, the north’s Turkish Cypriot prime minister, told Turkish state broadcaster TRT that 237 people have so far been rescued. A search is underway for another 22 people, officials said.
By Samuel OtienoMundubile was arrested on Thursday after a deadly raid by the authorities led the opposition politician to go into hiding.
By Samuel OtienoIceland has voted against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union, public broadcaster RUV reported, with turnout reported as the highest in Iceland since 2009.
By Samuel OtienoOnce launched, Roman will travel about 1.6 million kilometres from Earth to Lagrange Point 2, a gravitationally stable region on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.
By Samuel OtienoNiger has been ruled for three years by a military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tiani that has struggled to contain jihadist violence flaring in the west African country for around a decade.
By Samuel OtienoThe strike caused shells, mines and drones to detonate late on Friday, triggering a blast that damaged nearby properties including a care home for the elderly and disabled, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
By Samuel OtienoPresident Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight assault was not limited to the Kyiv region, with Russian forces also targeting Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking after the swearing-in ceremony, President Hassan congratulated Ndejembi and challenged him to use his new position to build wisdom and sound judgement as he takes on the responsibilities that come with the office.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKatungi Michael Mpeirwe, a retired lieutenant in the Ugandan army, faces charges in the US over an alleged international arms-trafficking operation targeting criminal groups, including the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG).
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe return of normal activity in the capital remains difficult, however, with many residents still trying to rebuild their lives after the conflict forced millions to flee.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWinnie said her 70-year-old husband was transferred from the prison after dark to the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) off Entebbe Road, about 10 kilometres from Kampala.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDetective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh said police understood the serious impact the incident would have had on people attending the festival as officers worked to establish how the sign collapsed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUganda has played a major role in efforts to support Somali security forces in their fight against al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda-linked militant group, through successive African Union missions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAll 324 lawmakers who participated in Friday’s vote supported Ndejembi’s nomination, with none voting against him and no spoilt ballots recorded.
By Bradley BosireKing Oyo died on Thursday at the age of 34, with the announcement made by Tooro Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki.
By Bradley BosireHarald was Norway’s first king born in the country since the 14th Century. He has been succeeded by his son, Haakon, marking the start of a new chapter for the Norwegian monarchy.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the executive order, the US Department of the Interior has 30 days to update the name in the Geographic Names Information System, the official US repository for domestic geographic names.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe government described the reported abuses as "crimes and serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed against civilians" and accused M23 of continuing actions that have worsened the situation in areas under its control.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe changes were announced on August 27, 2026, through a statement from Chief Secretary Ambassador Moses Kusiluka and signed by State House Director of Communications Bakari Machumu.
By Bradley BosireThe Villena Museum confirmed that rings, bowls and bracelets were among the items taken during the early Friday morning raid. Authorities are still examining the collection to determine exactly how many objects are missing.
By Bradley BosireMladic became internationally known as the “Butcher of Bosnia” because of his role in the 1992-1995 war and the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where about 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed.
By Bradley BosireThe pair allegedly entered the residence belonging to 55-year-old Henry Parra and 42-year-old Adam Hlavaty and left with artwork, jewellery, electronic devices, personal and business papers, as well as a Land Rover and Porsche SUV.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCCM Secretary-General Dr Asha-Rose Migiro announced Nchimbi’s removal at around 10:30pm on Wednesday, saying the party had established that he had gone against its Constitution and internal regulations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe latest warning follows a deadly attack in Kenscoff, a farming community in the hills overlooking Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and 22 wounded after armed men reportedly attacked residents and set homes ablaze. Survivors were left searching for missing relatives as bodies were found in the streets, according to a UN update on Thursday
By Chrispho OwuorByabagamba consistently rejected the accusations during the court proceedings. He maintained that the claims brought against him had been made up.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe soldiers affected were drawn from different sections of the armed forces. No further information was provided on the reasons behind the removal of Lamah or the other 172 personnel.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNepal's disaster management authority urged people living near rivers in vulnerable areas to remain alert and take precautions as rescue operations continued.
By Bradley Bosire