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A Kenya Airways flight bound for New York was forced to return to Nairobi on Sunday evening after developing a technical fault mid-air. The airline described the turn-back as a precautionary safety measure, carried out in line with…
Popular Chinese tea chain Molly Tea has been ordered to pay 10.3m yuan (£1.1m; $1.5m) in damages after a court ruled that its logo infringed a Louis Vuitton trademark, fuelling an online debate over copyright protection. Chinese media…
Four suspected armed robbers were Sunday night shot dead following a fierce exchange of gunfire with detectives after they allegedly opened fire on officers during an operation along the Eldoret–Kiplombe–Soy Road. According to police,…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki…
Erling Haaland’s second-half double helped Norway stun five-time winners Brazil and book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time. Brazil were left to rue Bruno Guimaraes’ missed penalty in the first half as…
The construction of the $500M Qiddiya Speed Park F1 circuit in Saudi Arabia is advancing as QIC issues latest updates. An Exclusive Viewing Lounge is being built at the Speed Park in Qiddiya Entertainment City. Once complete, its aim is…
President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 5, welcomed FIFA’s decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after football’s governing body suspended the automatic one-match ban he received following a red card against…
Since its founding 105 years ago, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has kept standing at the forefront of China’s transformation, leading the country through construction to become one of the world’s foremost economic powers. Now with…
Nigeria says two of its citizens have been killed in South Africa “at a time when foreigners are being unduly targeted” there. A statement from the foreign ministry said Emeka Charles Iroegbu was “reportedly killed” on 28 June by police…
At least eight people were rescued from a seaplane that landed in New York City’s East River, authorities say. New York fire officials responded to reports of an aircraft down at around midday local time (16:00 GMT) off the marina at East…
A Delta Air Lines plane carrying 52 passengers and six crew members was hit by fireworks as it prepared to land at a Chicago airport on Saturday night. The flight from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Midway International Airport…
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina…
The authorities in Australia are investigating the origins of mysterious large spheres that washed up on a beach in northern Queensland this weekend. The six solid objects discovered on Forrest Beach, to the north of Townsville, are…
Detectives are investigating the murder of a 30-year-old advocate whose body was found outside a residential estate in Athi River, Machakos County. According to police, the incident was reported on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after a security…
The battle for the Nyaribari Masaba parliamentary seat has begun to take shape after Presidential Adviser Charles Chweya officially declared his intention to challenge incumbent MP Daniel Manduku in the 2027 General Election. Chweya said…
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to shun tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society. He said the government was focused on unity-driven development, noting…
At least 19 people died in New Jersey from suspected heat-related causes during a record-breaking heat wave that gripped the East Coast over the July 4 holiday weekend, state officials said. New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard…
Thick black smoke filled the sky over Parkersburg on Sunday after a fire reignited at a warehouse, forcing road closures and drawing emergency crews from across Wood County. The blaze at Peoples Cartage, Inc. on Camden Avenue burned…
Kenyan Diaspora in Maryland Mourns the Passing of Nduku Mulili Mulwa; Funeral Set for July 11, 2026 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Nduku Mulili Mulwa, a beloved sister, mother, aunt, friend, and cherished member…
President Donald Trump held separate telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year. Calls Coincide With…
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, has positioned herself as a working mother who shares the daily economic pressures faced by Iowans. Yet public records show she maintains significant personal wealth, claims…
Fintech firm Avenews says the use of technology and transaction data to determine a farmer’s credit worthiness is key in boosting agriculture financing in Kenya. Avenews Group Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Tseloon said instead of…
Brentford are nearing a move for Burnley forward Jaidon Anthony for a £15m fee rising to £17m with add-ons. The 26-year-old is ready to sign a four-year contract with an option for an extra year and his medical is provisionally scheduled…
President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to shun tribal politics and those who preach it, saying national unity is the foundation of a strong and prosperous society. The President said the Government was focused on unity-driven…
