Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 16 people
An eight-year-old boy and a woman pulled from the rubble of an apartment block are among those killed, officials say.
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Africa: Making Water Work in Mozambique for Economic Growth, People, Food and the Planet
Water drives over half of Mozambique’s economy, 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs–yet floods and droughts cost 6.7% of GDP each year. A new World Bank Water Security Diagnostic and the ProAguas Compact 2026-2036 chart a path forward: $14.3 billion by 2030 to secure resources, deliver services, build climate resilience, and mobilize finance. Discover…
Romania says Russian drone hit apartment building, lightly wounding 2 people near Ukraine border
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania, its defense ministry said early Friday morning, wounding two people. “During the night of May 28-29, the Russian Federation resumed drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets in Ukraine, near the river border with Romania,” the ministry said. “One of these drones entered Romanian airspace,…
Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say
Gilgil, Kenya — A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed. Radio station Capital FM cited Samuel Ndanyi, the regional police commander as saying at least 10 students were killed, according to the Reuters news service….
Four people killed after minibus collides with train in Belgium | Transport News
The minibus, carrying nine people, drove through closed crossing barriers during the morning rush hour near the town of Buggenhout. Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026 At least four people have been killed, including two children, after a train travelling at high speed hit a minibus carrying special needs children crossing a railway in…
Africa: Building the Smart City – Promise, Pitfalls and the People At Its Heart
From AI-powered transit systems to digital twins and flood-proof parks, cities are embracing technology at an unprecedented scale. But as innovation accelerates, experts warn that inclusion, trust and security will determine who truly benefits. At a sprawling urban expo in Baku, visitors paused before giant digital screens flickering with flood simulations, subway control systems and…
Africa CEO Forum – What People Say, Expect
The Africa CEO Forum has opened in Kigali, bringing together thousands of delegates from across the continent and beyond. This year’s forum is being held under the theme, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership.” The New Times spoke to different people to find out what they know about the forum, the issues…
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 22 people, health ministry says
Eight people died when drones targeted three vehicles on the coastal highway in the Barja, Jiyeh and Saadiyat areas, around 20km (12 miles) from the capital. Four others were killed in strikes on cars further south, in the city of Sidon and the towns of Maaliyeh, Chaaitiyeh and Naqoura.
Africa: Message by the WHO Director-General to the People of Tenerife Regarding the Hantavirus Response
To the people of Tenerife, My name is Tedros, and I serve as the Director-General of the World Health Organization, the United Nations agency responsible for global public health. It is not common for me to write directly to the people of a single community, but today I feel it is not only appropriate, it…
Change Logic strengthens People Solutions division to help organisations tackle workforce, operating model change
Michaela Voller, Executive for the People Solutions division at Change Logic. Change Logic CS has strengthened its People Solutions division as businesses increasingly look for practical support to navigate workforce transformation, organisational redesign and operational change. Businesses are under pressure from every angle right now – from AI and shifting workforce expectations to tighter operational…