Global Affairs
Ford recalls 1.1 million vehicles over camera software issue
The recall affects various models from the 2021 to 2024 model years, including the Bronco, F-150.
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Global Affairs
Namibia honors colonial genocide victims as reparations demand grows
Between 1904 and 1908, German forces were responsible for the deaths of approximately 65,000 OvaHerero and 10,000 Nama people.
News
Kampala leads Uganda in corruption cases – IGG Report
Kamya presented the bi-annual performance report to Parliament on Tuesday, revealing that Kampala recorded 253 corruption cases between July and December 2024.
Global Affairs
Sudan’s cholera toll rises to 172 deaths amid 2,000 cases treated by MSF
Doctors Without Borders, known as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has expressed grave concerns over Sudan's inadequate medical infrastructure to manage the escalating crisis.
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Court strikes down Trump’s blanket tariffs on imports, says he overstepped his powers
In a landmark decision, the Court of International Trade said Congress, not the president, has the sole authority to regulate trade with other countries unless specifically permitted by law.
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Elon musk exits Trump’s cost-cutting task force as term ends
Musk had been part of the Department of Government Efficiency, known as Doge, since it was launched earlier this year to curb wasteful government spending.
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Trump set to pardon reality TV duo Todd and Julie Chrisley
Prosecutors accused them of financing this lifestyle through bank fraud and hiding income from tax authorities.
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US Gov't to screen social media accounts prior to visa approval
This directive, issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seeks to bar certain individuals, including Kenyan students, from gaining entry into the country.
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Musk breaks with Trump over massive spending bill
Musk, who played a key role in Trump’s 2024 re-election and previously led a government task force on reducing federal spending, said the legislation "increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it".
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RSF strikes Sudanese army as cholera outbreak spreads
The assault targeted Kosti, a city in White Nile State, marking the latest move in the RSF’s extended campaign of long-range drone attacks that have disrupted critical infrastructure nationwide.
Health and Wellness
Rare gene mutation in sperm donor linked to cancer in 10 children
The donor, who was healthy at the time of donation, carried a mutation in the TP53 gene, which is linked to Li-Fraumeni syndrome.
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17 bodies found in abandoned house in Mexico’s most violent state
According to a statement released by the state prosecutor's office late Monday, the bodies were found last week with the help of cadaver dogs and ground-penetrating radar. Investigators were acting on reports of missing persons in the area.