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Hungary police ban Pride parade amid LGBTQ crackdown

Police in Hungary have prohibited a Pride march scheduled for next month in the city of Pecs, citing recent amendments to laws and the constitution that make it illegal to hold assemblies promoting homosexuality. This ban follows a similar prohibition of the Budapest Pride in June, which saw record attendance despite government efforts to crack down on LGBTQ rights.

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Hippo capsizes boat, 11 missing

Eleven people, including women, little girls, and a baby, are missing after a hippopotamus capsized their boat on the Sassandra River in southwestern Ivory Coast on Friday.

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Sudan gold mine collapse kills six, traps others

Six people were killed and up to 20 others are feared trapped after a gold mine collapsed on Friday in Um Aud area, west of the city of Berber in River Nile state, Sudan. Rescue efforts are ongoing at the artisanal mine.

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Isiolo Governor Guyo denies abduction involvement, wants CCTV evidence produced

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo has denied involvement in the alleged abduction of former Isiolo County officer for Health, Abdirahman Mohamed, despite the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) claiming CCTV evidence places him at the scene. Guyo insists he was not in Machakos County when the incident occurred and is protected by a Kiambu High Court order.

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18h ago

Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in al-Fashir, UN mission says

The UN-mandated mission reported that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed multiple crimes against humanity during the siege of al-Fashir in western Darfur.

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18h ago

Police investigating series of church robberies in Kirinyaga county

Police in Kirinyaga County have launched investigations into a series of robberies targeting churches, with the latest incident at ACK All Saints Church in Gatwe. Intruders consumed sacramental wine and bread, and stole valuables worth hundreds of thousands of shillings, marking the fifth church break-in in the last three months.

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18h ago

Vatican receives first LGBTQ pilgrimage

For the first time, over 1,000 LGBTQ Catholics and their supporters participated in a pilgrimage to the Vatican this weekend as part of the Catholic Church's Jubilee holy year, marking a significant step towards greater diversity and inclusion within the Church.

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20h ago

Gov't borrowing Ksh.3.4 billion daily: MP Ndindi Nyoro claims

This is Gov't borrowing Ksh.3.4 billion daily: MP Ndindi Nyoro claims.

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20h ago

Jihadists kill at least 55 in northeast Nigeria attack

Jihadists killed at least 55 people in northeastern Nigeria during a Friday night assault on the town of Darul Jama. The attack targeted a town hosting residents returned from a closed camp for internally displaced persons.

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21h ago

Two powerful aftershocks pummel Afghanistan after earthquakes kill 2,200

Afghanistan has been hit by two powerful aftershocks, occurring 12 hours apart, following earlier earthquakes that have killed an estimated 2,205 people. Rescuers face challenges due to mountainous terrain and harsh weather as survivors urgently need basic amenities and aid.

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22h ago

UDA settles on one candidate for Mbeere North by-election

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has successfully settled on a single candidate, Leonard Muriuki aka Leo, for the upcoming Mbeere North Constituency by-election. This decision came after other aspirants stepped down to support him, as announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

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22h ago

Marsabit family cries for justice after son allegedly shot by KDF officers, dumped in hospital

A 20-year-old man, Guracha Hassan Garbole, is in a Nanyuki hospital fighting for his life after allegedly being shot by Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers during the Ondoa Jangili security operation. His family claims he was shot on August 31, 2025, at Golole trading centre in Marsabit, then blindfolded, bundled into a vehicle, and later abandoned at Moyale sub-county hospital.

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23h ago

Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid

More than 300 South Koreans were among 475 individuals arrested in a raid by US immigration officials at a Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site in Georgia, South Korea's foreign minister announced. The raid, described as the largest single-site operation under US President Donald Trump's anti-migrant initiative, stemmed from a criminal investigation into alleged unlawful employment practices.

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23h ago

Trump signs order offering some tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to offer tariff exemptions on specific industrial exports and chemical compounds to trading partners who agree to new trade deals. This move aims to reorder the global trading system and reduce U.S. trade deficits.

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23h ago

How Makini School-Cambridge is steadily climbing the ladder of excellence #AD

Makini School-Cambridge is rapidly solidifying its position as a leading educational institution in Kenya, aiming to top the country's international schools league table. The school attributes its success to its pure Cambridge International Assessment alignment and a strong focus on holistic student development, as evidenced by impressive recent academic results and co-curricular achievements.

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1d ago

Murkomen announces crackdown on marijuana suppliers in Western Kenya

This is Murkomen announces crackdown on marijuana suppliers in Western Kenya.

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1d ago

Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive

The Israeli army has urged Gaza City residents to evacuate to a "humanitarian zone" in the south ahead of a planned offensive to capture the territory's largest urban centre. This comes as the conflict approaches its two-year mark, with international pressure mounting.

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1d ago

Karura MCA warns against undermining community conservation model amid e-Citizen shift

This is Karura MCA warns against undermining community conservation model amid e-Citizen shift.

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1d ago

Trump backs Kennedy on vaccines despite health, political risks

President Donald Trump is standing firm in his support for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite significant backlash over changes being made to the U.S. healthcare system, particularly regarding vaccine policies.

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1d ago

Safaricom holds first-ever gaming conference to power youth, digital creativity in Africa

Safaricom recently hosted its inaugural Gaming Conference in Nairobi, themed “Level Up Africa: Unlocking Gaming Potential in Africa.” The event explored the future of gaming, encompassing eSports and game development, and highlighted technology, policy, and investment's role in expanding Africa’s gaming industry while celebrating pop culture.

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1d ago

32,000 schools comply with data submission as capitation funds begin to flow

Kenya's Ministry of Education has announced that 32,000 schools (98 percent of public institutions) have complied with the new student enrolment data submission, a prerequisite for the release of capitation funds. So far, 3,000 schools have already received their Third Term capitation after data verification.

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1d ago

Iran executes man over attack on security forces at 2022 protests

On Saturday, Iran executed Mehran Bahramian, convicted for a deadly attack on security personnel during the nationwide protests in 2022. This marks another execution stemming from the unrest triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini.

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1d ago

School children, teacher hospitalised after attack by bees in Embu

Four preschool children and their teacher were hospitalized in Embu, Kenya, after a bee attack at their daycare. Five other children received treatment and were later discharged following the incident at ACK Kathangariri Daycare.

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1d ago

Kindiki: Kenya to strengthen ties with Algeria in trade, education, key sectors

Kenya, represented by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, is bolstering ties with Algeria across various sectors, focusing on trade, education, and labor mobility. This initiative aims to expand Kenya's relations within Africa, aligning with efforts to reduce unemployment through international agreements.

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1d ago

CS Kagwe urges global investors to package tea in Kenya for market appeal

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has urged global investors to package tea in Kenya for export to ensure higher value and market appeal, speaking at the North America Tea Conference in South Carolina. He highlighted the Kenyan government's removal of taxes on packaging materials for agricultural products to make this affordable.

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1d ago

Man arrested with gun hidden inside refrigerator in Utawala

Police arrested a man in Utawala, Nairobi, after discovering a loaded Glock pistol hidden inside a refrigerator during an intelligence-led raid. The suspect, identified as Brown Carlos Butrose Kombo, was taken into custody pending arraignment.

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1d ago

Land quarrels in rebel-occupied Congo threaten Trump peace deal

Land disputes are threatening a June peace deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration in eastern Congo, a region rich in strategic minerals. Farmers returning after fleeing M23 rebel advances are finding their land occupied by newcomers, including some Rwandans, causing significant tension.

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1d ago

Teacher stabbed at college, teen suspect held

A teacher at a vocational college in Essen, Germany was seriously wounded in a knife attack on Friday. Police subsequently arrested a 17-year-old Kosovan suspect after he was shot and injured by officers.

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1d ago

Mpox no longer an international health emergency - WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that mpox no longer constitutes an international health emergency. This decision comes after a sustained decline in cases globally, including in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Sierra Leone, and Uganda.

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1d ago

DPP orders arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo over kidnapping, assault

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered the arrest of Isiolo Governor Ibrahim Abdi Hassan, alias Guyo, and seven others following allegations of kidnapping and robbery with violence. This directive comes after a comprehensive review of an inquiry file by the DCI Kiyumbi office.

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