Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason. Source link
Abiy Ahmed wins Ethiopian election but fears grow of renewed conflict
The Prosperity Party, which won 438 of the 501 contested seats, will form the new government with Abiy set to be sworn in for another term at the beginning of October. It is a boon for Abiy’s supporters, who believe…
Ethiopia’s ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election, according to final results on Sunday. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won 438 seats out of 501 in the House…
Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels. Source link
Trump says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign: ‘Failed badly’
President Trump said Sunday that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign, saying the leader failed at handling the United Kingdom’s immigration and energy policies. “Keir Starmer will resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom. He failed badly on…
US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran’s claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
Kennedy Center eyes ‘partial closure’ after judge blocks full shutdown for renovation
The Trump administration told a federal judge Friday that the Kennedy Center may be looking at a “partial closure,” even as a previous ruling required the performing arts center to stay open, effectively blocking it from shutting its doors for…
Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak
Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers. Source link
Hot air balloon’s rough landing in Nevada leaves people injured
A hot air balloon ride ended roughly in Pahrump, Nevada, 50 miles west of Las Vegas, on Thursday when the craft made a hard landing and injured several people on board. The Nye County Sheriff’s Office said the balloon, which…
France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat. Source link
Kash Patel accused of giving bonuses to FBI loyalists
FBI Director Kash Patel has been accused of directing taxpayer-funded bonus payments to political allies at the agency, pulling from what Rep. Jamie Raskin calls his “personal slush fund.” Mr. Raskin, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, launched…
Read this before you vibe-code another app
Bob Starr was delighted with his vibe-coded website. “Boomberg” showed how much US tax money is going to tech companies, and Starr launched it online immediately after making it. It wasn’t until months after the site went live that he…
Every team’s most glaring need entering the 2026 NBA Draft
“Don’t worry about fit when you’re terrible,” is a maxim I’ve heard a few times on NBA Draft preview shows, but it really hit its apex with the Scoot Henderson/Brandon Miller debate behind Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 NBA Draft….
