Global Affairs
Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut who saved crew, dies at 97
Lovell was also part of the Apollo 8 mission and became the first person to travel to the Moon twice, though he never actually stepped on its surface.
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Israel defies global backlash over Gaza City takeover plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disappointment to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Berlin’s suspension of arms exports, accusing the country of "rewarding Hamas terrorism".
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Canyon fire forces thousands to flee as flames race through Southern California
More than 2,700 residents have been ordered to evacuate, while another 14,000 have been warned they may need to leave at short notice.
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Ex-president Lungu can be buried in Zambia against family's wishes, court rules
Lungu's family had wanted to bury him privately in South Africa, where he died in June
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Over 1,500 killed in Haiti in four months, UN warns mission is overwhelmed
According to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), armed violence, human rights abuses and mass displacement have escalated sharply, overwhelming the MSS Mission.
Entertainment
Gina Carano reaches settlement with Disney over her firing from Mandalorian
Carano was dismissed in 2021 following controversial comments where she compared being a Republican in the United States to being a Jew during the Holocaust.
News
Kenya asks Tanzania for equal work permit treatment, Mudavadi tells MPs
Mudavadi urged patience and diplomacy in resolving the trade restrictions, cautioning against confrontation in cross-border matters.
Global Affairs
US doubles reward to $50 million for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s arrest
This move follows charges brought during Donald Trump’s presidency, which accused Maduro and other senior Venezuelan officials of narco-terrorism, corruption, and drug trafficking.
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Trump demands Intel CEO quit over China allegations
His demand comes just months after Tan’s appointment in March to lead the turnaround of the American semiconductor pioneer, which has struggled to keep pace with global competitors.
Technology
OpenAI unveils GPT-5 as race for smartest chatbot intensifies
The launch comes as tech firms compete to dominate the AI chatbot market.
Global Affairs
Zambia insists copperbelt water safe despite US warning
According to the embassy, recent findings showed “the extent of hazardous and carcinogenic substances” from the spill.
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Myanmar President Myint Swe dies at 74 after long illness
Before his death, Myint Swe had been on medical leave since July 2024 due to declining health, with junta leader Min Aung Hlaing stepping in to perform his official duties.
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France battles largest wildfire in more than 70 years
More than 2,000 firefighters, supported by 500 firefighting vehicles, gendarmerie and army personnel, are still on the ground.
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Trump eyes Putin meeting as ceasefire talks gain momentum
Trump did not specify a date or venue for the potential summit, but U.S. media suggest the meeting could take place as early as next week
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Trump’s global tariffs take effect, targeting 90+ nations in sweeping trade overhaul
Among the most notable changes is a 50% tariff on Indian exports
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UN: M23 Rebels killed over 300 civilians in Eastern DRC in July
The UN Human Rights Office reported that the killings happened across North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri provinces, all located along the borders with Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
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Cameroon court bars Kamto from Presidential race
Out of 83 applications submitted for the presidency, ELECAM cleared only 13, with Kamto among those left out.
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Refugee children at risk as nutrition services collapse in Ethiopia
One of the most devastating impacts has been the halt of nutrition services in four out of the seven camps. As a result, close to 80,000 children under five years old are now at risk of life-threatening malnutrition.
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US demands up to Sh1.9 million visa bond on Zambian, Malawian travelers
The Trump administration has aggressively clamped down on immigration and continues to tighten requirements for securing US visas
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Rwanda lowers legal age for contraceptives to curb teen pregnancies
The legislation, passed on Monday, lowers the minimum age from 18 and allows adolescents to obtain birth control pills and implants
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Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash
The Ghana Armed Forces said the aircraft, which was carrying three crew and five passengers had gone "off the radar".
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UK charity regulator dismisses bullying claims against Prince Harry
The regulator has now directed Sentebale to adopt a formal action plan aimed at strengthening its governance and leadership systems to avoid similar failures in the future
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Chikungunya outbreak hits Southern China as cases surge past 7,000 in Guangdong
Foshan City, the epicenter of the outbreak, has been hardest hit
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Zara Ads blocked for featuring ‘unhealthily thin’ models
In one of the banned adverts, which promoted a short dress, the ASA noted that lighting and shadows exaggerated the thinness of the model’s legs.
Global Affairs
Titan implosion was preventable, says US coast guard report
The 335-page investigative report, compiled over two years, outlines a series of operational and design failures by OceanGate, the company that owned and operated the Titan vessel.
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Meta blocks 6.8 million WhatsApp scam accounts, warns of new AI tactics
Most of the flagged accounts were traced to scam networks operating in Southeast Asia, with many targeting users through fake investment offers and other fraudulent schemes.
Global Affairs
Netanyahu pushes for full Gaza reoccupation as hostage fears grow
According to Israeli media, the plan would see Israeli forces take full control of all areas in Gaza, pushing far beyond the current 75 percent military hold.
Global Affairs
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu dies at 95
The former President passed away after being hospitalised in early June in Bucharest, where he was receiving treatment for lung cancer.
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Rwanda to host 250 US-deported migrants in new deal
Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed the agreement and said it aligns with Rwanda’s history of displacement and its values.
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US Senate move threatens Kenya’s Non-NATO ally status
According to the amendment by Senator James Risch, the review will examine Kenya’s diplomatic and military ties with China, Russia, and Iran, alongside any agreements or engagements with armed groups like al-Shabaab and the Rapid Support Forces.