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Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the leader of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, was killed by Mexican soldiers on Sunday, triggering an explosion of violence that turned major cities into ghost…
Authorities in the United Kingdom are investigating a serious judicial blunder after a rape suspect was mistakenly released from custody and subsequently fled the country, raising alarm over administrative safeguards…
KIBOGA, Uganda — Two senior officers of the Uganda Prisons Service and a civilian were shot dead on February 23, 2026, at Kiboga Prison after a prison officer allegedly opened fire during a confrontation, authorities…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first leader of a Commonwealth nation to back removing Prince Andrew from the royal line of succession, following the disgraced royal's arrest over his ties to…
Australia is scrambling to protect its trade interests after US President Donald Trump abruptly imposed a sweeping 15% tariff on all imports, a move Canberra has condemned as unjustified and potentially damaging to one…
The late Retired Chief Superintendent of Police Richard Kamanzi, who passed away on February 22, 2026, was killed Sunday after a rain-weakened retaining wall collapsed onto his home in Gasabo District, police…
A tragic accident overshadowed the opening stage of Tour du Rwanda on Sunday, 22/02/20026, after a caravan vehicle crash resulted in the deaths of two people and left several others injured, race organizers confirmed.…
On the night of 22 February 2026, a series of explosions struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, prompting authorities to investigate the incident as a terrorist attack. According to official statements and law…
India has postponed planned trade negotiations with the United States after the Supreme Court of the United States on February 20, 2026 struck down tariffs imposed under former President Donald Trump, a move that has…
Leaders of the East African Community unveiled a five-point plan to tackle persistent trade barriers and boost cross-border commerce at a high-level dialogue in Kigali, Rwanda. The initiative aims to strengthen…
Algerian authorities on February 19, 2026, arrested three men accused of attempting an irregular journey to Europe after they allegedly disguised themselves as sheep and hid inside a livestock truck bound for Spain, in…
Legal experts warn Temporary Exclusion Orders may allow rolling bans despite constitutional concerns Australian citizens suspected of posing national security threats could be prevented from returning home for extended…
In a jarring contrast to the handshakes and peace declarations occurring blocks away at the White House, the streets of the nation's capital turned into a battlefield yesterday. As Azerbaijani’s President Ilham Aliyev…
Northern Queensland is bracing for another round of heavy rainfall after already experiencing a soaking wet week that dumped 50 to 200 millimeters across much of the region. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that…
What began as intimate, private moments has transformed into a cross continental nightmare for dozens of women in Ghana and Kenya. A man believed to be a Russian national is currently the subject of an intense…
For centuries, the vast expanse of the Australia was viewed by the outside world through a lens of isolation, a rugged formidable bush at the edge of the map. Today, that narrative has flipped, Australia has…
NEW DELHI, Feb. 19, 2026 — The opening week of the India AI Impact Summit was overshadowed by organisational confusion after Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates pulled out of delivering a keynote…
A nightmare unfolded on the M1 Princes Motorway Wednesday night when two massive trucks collided, sending one driver flying onto the pavement and coating the highway in thousands of litres of thick, sticky molasses.…
President Paul Kagame received global education leaders at Urugwiro Village On February 18, 2026, ahead of the Global Learning Conference 2026, set to open tomorrow at the Kigali Convention Centre. At Urugwiro Village,…
The Rwanda High Commission in London has introduced a new digital initiative aimed at improving access to consular services for Rwandans living in the United Kingdom on Tuesday February 17. In a public announcement…
It was supposed to be a night where the world marveled a moment of pure genius, moreover in the 50th minute of Real Madrid’s Champions League playoff game against Benfica last night, Vinícius Júnior silenced the…
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), ordered an immediate nationwide suspension of all social media platforms on 17 th February 2026. Citing threats to national security and a surge in…
A man died and another person is fighting for life after a white Isuzu truck drove the wrong way down the Bruce Highway and crashed head-on into oncoming traffic near Burpengary on Tuesday night. Police responded to…
New partnership introduces “Chidi,” an AI-powered learning companion designed to strengthen teaching, critical thinking and digital skills in Rwanda’s public education system. ALX, global artificial intelligence…