Last month, a woman identified as Jane Doe filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, the fraternity Chi Phi and the seven fraternity members she accused of gang-raping her on the night of October 19, 2024. Her allegations have triggered a nationwide reckoning in the United States over the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses….
German chancellor visits Kyiv amid air raid sirens, pledging strong support as Russian strikes disrupt the capital. Published On 4 Oct 20264 Oct 2026 Russia has struck a key bridge in Kyiv just as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The unannounced visit, marked by the sound…
Mutare, Zimbabwe – Samantha Chimbuya had built a life in South Africa after leaving Zimbabwe in 2019 in search of better opportunities. She found work, could afford food and believed her two children had access to better education. She also had access to healthcare. Then, she no longer felt safe. As June 30 approached, a…
Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip – Ahmad Mohsen, 24, sits in a shop selling prepaid internet access cards in Deir el-Balah. Three years ago, before Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza started, he imagined a different future. He had graduated with a degree in nursing and was preparing to complete the procedures required to obtain his professional licence….
A report stating that the Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of Brazil’s presidential election. Published On 1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026 Brazil’s attorney general has called on law enforcement to investigate alleged efforts by the United States to interfere in the country’s domestic politics through the diversion of funds to far-right…
Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv and the main bridge, disrupting transport in the latest wave of attacks. Published On 1 Oct 20261 Oct 2026 A Russian drone has struck a school in Kyiv, officials said, as the Ukrainian capital endured another day of bombardment. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said children and staff…
Nairobi, Kenya – With less than nine months until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are entering the most demanding phase of preparations: completing and testing the stadiums, training grounds and supporting infrastructure needed to host the tournament. The tournament, scheduled for June 19 to July 17, 2027, will…
Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years. Published On 30 Sep 202630 Sep 2026 A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped Tennessee from executing death row inmate Christa Pike, intervening less than two hours before she was due to receive a lethal injection. The 6th…
AI giant launches ‘dots’ to rival Meta’s Muse and Google’s Gemini Spark. Published On 30 Sep 202630 Sep 2026 OpenAI has launched an “always-on” personal AI assistant designed to manage tasks ranging from restaurant bookings to website design. The AI giant’s release of “dots” on Tuesday marked the latest addition to the growing field of virtual…
Trump retaliated against Canada’s counter-tariffs on $20bn worth of US imports by banning $1bn of Canadian goods. Published On 29 Sep 202629 Sep 2026 The United States is implementing a ban on nearly $1bn in imports from Canada, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles. The ban took effect early Tuesday and is likely to…
