Global Affairs
5 dead, 5 injured after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami
Five others were injured in the crash, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Raied “Ray” Jadallah said during a news conference Sunday evening.
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Jamaica to petitions King Charles over slavery reparations
Culture Minister Olivia Grange said the petition will ask the King to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Jamaica’s highest court.
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Somalia calls for action as piracy resurges
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement on Sunday that the government strongly condemned the renewed piracy threat.
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At least 22 dead after fire breaks out at DRC wedding venue
Guy Kitoko Aloma, a cameraman for the Congolese National Radio and Television (RTNC), who was attending the wedding as a guest, was among those killed, according to the ACP.
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Hundreds of flights suspended after Indonesia volcano erupts
Authorities said 209 flights were suspended after ash from Anak Krakatau was detected in airspace near Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday morning.
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UNICEF: More than 20 million children exposed to sexual exploitation online
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report released on Thursday revealed that more than 15 million children were exposed to unwanted sexual content, while nine million were asked to engage in sexual conversations or share sexual images against their will.
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Trump’s top envoys head to Kyiv for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Putin
The visit will be the first by Trump’s lead negotiators to the Ukrainian capital since the full-scale Russian invasion began in February 2022.
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Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in drug case
According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang that imported ingredients used to make drugs with the intent of selling them.
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USS Ross docks in Mombasa after Iran operation: What you need to know
Since April, the destroyer has been deployed in the US Fifth Fleet Area of Operations, where it has supported Operation Epic Fury and the US blockade against Iran.
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Trump orders 90-day review of protections for grey and Mexican wolves
Trump's order described ranchers as playing a "vital role" in the US food supply chain and American cultural heritage, while pointing to falling livestock numbers and rising demand for beef.
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WHO warehouse destroyed in Ukraine airstrike, third hit in three months
WHO said the latest strike occurred early Thursday in the Kyiv region, destroying one of its main storage facilities holding medical supplies meant for people living in frontline and hard-to-reach areas.
Africa
UN backs move to redraw world map and give Africa its true size
The decision by the UN General Assembly is not binding, meaning countries and organisations are not legally required to immediately change the maps they use. However, the vote is expected to encourage institutions around the world to move towards maps that better show the actual size of continents.
Africa
At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria
Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre said its network of volunteers and human rights defenders reported that several people in Okrika died after inhaling fumes from what is locally known as "Indorama fuel".
East African Bloc
Air Tanzania suspends Moscow service from September 4
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) said the decision was reached after a routine assessment of the conditions under which the route is being operated.
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UN warns nearly 9 in 10 air pollution deaths hit poorer countries
The warning, highlights the unequal burden of air pollution as governments work towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to create a healthier, more sustainable world by 2030
East African Bloc
What is Museveni afraid of? Karua demands answers over Besigye detention
Karua said Besigye’s long stay in detention had not only separated him from his family and supporters but had also affected those who have stood by him, including members of his legal team.
Africa
AU, US reaffirm strategic partnership as leaders push for peace in Africa
The AU Commission chairperson said the relationship should deliver tangible benefits for both sides.The US official reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Africa, saying the continent remains a priority for the United States.
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More than 80 migrants feared dead after 27-day Atlantic ordeal
The boat is believed to have left The Gambia in West Africa in early August carrying 127 people. Human rights activist Helena Maleno Garzón, founder of Spanish charity Caminando Fronteras, said 83 people had died during the journey.
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‘Supersized’ El Niño could stretch into 2027, World Meteorological Organization warns
In an update issued on Thursday, the agency said El Niño is expected to reach very strong intensity before peaking towards the end of 2026, with its climate impacts likely to continue well into 2027.
Africa
Uber shuts down operations in Nigeria, Uganda with immediate effect
The exit marks a major change for commuters and drivers who have relied on the platform, particularly in Nigeria, where Uber had spent more than a decade expanding its services.
Global Affairs
EU moves to shake up foreign policy as global tensions rise
The debate comes as the 27-member bloc continues to struggle with disagreements among member states and overlapping responsibilities between EU institutions, issues that have often slowed its response to international developments.
Africa
Senegal lands Sh284bn IMF deal after hidden debt crisis
The agreement marks a new phase in relations between Senegal and the IMF after the lender suspended an earlier $1.8 billion programme in 2024.
Global Affairs
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge allows death penalty bid
Judge Tony Graf ruled that prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial after rejecting efforts by Robinson's defence team to have capital punishment removed from the case.
Africa
Nigeria anti-graft agency turns on its own as 40 staff are sacked
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman Ola Olukoyede made the disclosure while reviewing the agency’s work since he assumed office in October 2023.
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Ex-UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras
Starmer’s decision comes after he stepped down as prime minister earlier in the summer. Andy Burnham subsequently replaced him as prime minister.
Health and Wellness
More teens struggling to control social media use, WHO warns
About 34% of adolescents reported playing digital games every day, while 22% said they played for at least four hours on days when they gamed. Overall, 12% were considered at risk of problematic gaming, with boys recording a higher rate than girls, at 16% compared with 7%
Global Affairs
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported clash with Hegseth
A former Army officer, Driscoll was commissioned in 2007 and served as an armour officer with the 10th Mountain Division. He led a cavalry platoon and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
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30 years later, ex-Crips boss found guilty in Tupac murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips street gang, was on Monday found guilty of one count of murder with a deadly weapon over Shakur's death on September 7, 1996.
Global Affairs
AU backs Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue to end conflict
The dialogue, expected to take place inside Sudan under the supervision of an independent committee of Sudanese elders, is seen by the African Union as an opportunity to bridge political and social divisions and create conditions for lasting peace and stability.
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Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
More than 100 wildfires have been recorded in recent days in the north-east of the country, most of which have been extinguished.