Uganda’s tempestuous army chief has once again vowed to run for president and succeed his long-ruling father, but palace intrigues are swirling as he faces a challenge from a brother-in-law. The east African country has been ruled by President Yoweri Museveni for more than four decades, but as the 81-year-old has taken more of a backseat in recent months, speculation has mounted over who will succeed him. Museveni’s son, army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has made no secret of his desire for the top job, announcing — then retracting — his intention to run multiple times over the years. The heir-apparent…
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Germany is in talks to invest in Britain’s nuclear deterrent, The Telegraph understands. Berlin is considering offering financial support for Trident as it spearheads efforts to reinforce Europe’s nuclear umbrella. The discussions between Paris, Berlin and London have accelerated in recent months amid fears the Trump administration will withdraw its military from Europe. European nations are rapidly trying to bolster their defences against the looming threat from Russia. Fears about European security have been heightened after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow for talks with Russian military intelligence counterparts, coinciding with a US intelligence report warning…
CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — his first publicly known visit to Russia since assuming the role. Here are the facts as reported by major news outlets. According to The Wall Street Journal, Ratcliffe’s trip was to warn Russia not to attack NATO countries. Sources told the Journal that the visit came after US intelligence gathered information indicating Russia was making early preparations for a possible military mobilisation for its war against Ukraine and had plans to test NATO’s resolve. Politico reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, that…
Thirty-three people from the UK are among hundreds feared missing following a deadly flash flood near the Nepal-Tibet border. Flooding and mud slides hit the Rasuaw region in the morning on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people in Nepal and three in Tibet, according to Chinese state media. Nepal police said 579 tourists are missing – including 466 who are foreign nationals, from 28 different countries. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is in touch with local authorities and “will do everything we can” to support British nationals affected, urging those in the region “to follow guidance from the local…
Jubilee Party has dismissed the reported departure of several of its members in Nairobi, saying those presenting themselves as defectors had already been suspended over alleged misconduct and interference with party affairs. In a statement attributed to Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i, the party said it respected the constitutional right of individuals to choose their political affiliations but maintained that the latest departures should be viewed in their proper political context. Matiang’i said the affected individuals were suspended several months ago following concerns over alleged misconduct, mismanagement of party affairs and persistent interference with established party structures and processes. The…
A federal judge in Minnesota will probe this week whether grounds exist to toss the Justice Department’s case against journalist Don Lemon. It’s the latest example of judges’ growing skepticism of whether the department is behaving ethically behind closed doors in grand jury proceedings. Judges across the country have signaled they are willing to give far less deference to federal prosecutors than in previous administrations and have raised concerns about DOJ’s apparent abandonment of regular practices. Federal judges in Wyoming, Illinois and Virginia have either thrown out charges or seriously admonished federal prosecutors for missteps in front of the grand…
The Open Championship is golf’s oldest major and one of the sport’s most respected events. First played in 1860, it is held on some of the best links courses across Britain and Northern Ireland. The 154th edition returns to Royal Birkdale, where Scottie Scheffler begins the week as the defending champion after winning at Royal Portrush in 2025. Royal Birkdale presents a different challenge from its last Open in 2017. Course updates and unusually dry conditions have created firmer, faster fairways and greens that reward precision over power. Players who control their ball well and adapt to links conditions will…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, BBC News understands. Prince Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet are believed to have flown into the country privately from California, and landed in Birmingham shortly before midday. A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said “this is not something we would comment on”. There did not appear to be a police presence as Harry and his family left the airport, a source told the BBC. Last week, it was reported that the couple would be relocating to the UK in August. They will…
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Ratcliffe has met Russia’s intelligence services during his visit to Moscow, the Kremlin has said. Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit. “There were contacts with the intelligence services,” Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters. “There were no meetings with the president of Russia. That’s all I can say on the subject. Naturally, President Putin is briefed immediately about everything,” he added. Peskov made the comments in response to a question at his daily press briefing from a reporter at the…
The government is speeding up completion of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks which are set to be catalysts for the nation’s industrialization, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has affirmed. The CAIPs are coming up in most counties across the country with eight nearing completion and in line for commission by the end of the year. Prof. Kindiki on Wednesday morning at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi held a meeting with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment officials led by Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, respective Governors and officials from relevant agencies to check on the progress of the CAIPs ahead…
Voters in South Carolina have chosen Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, as the Republican candidate to contest his US Senate seat in November. Graham’s bid received strong backing from President Donald Trump, who travelled to the state to campaign for her. Graham’s victory is being seen as evidence of Trump’s continuing influence over the Republican Party. Graham is currently serving in the Senate as a temporary replacement for her brother, who died suddenly in July. She had never previously run for elected office. Republicans and Democrats also held primaries in several other states on Tuesday, as…
Four missing people have been found dead on South Korean holiday island Jeju, as local police face mounting public criticism for allegedly mishandling missing persons cases. Reports emerged last week that authorities were launching a belated search for a woman reported missing months ago. This sparked criticism of the police for failing to search for her earlier. The scandal has since deepened with the arrest of a police sergeant, surnamed Bu, who is accused of lying to victims’ families and prematurely closing missing persons cases. Four officers in the sergeant’s chain of command have been put on administrative leave and…
A Frankfurt Airport worker has died of malaria after a rare outbreak led to six employees contracting the serious infection spread by mosquitoes. It is believed the mosquitoes arrived at Germany’s busiest airport on a plane, according to German public health officials. The remaining five infected individuals are receiving medical treatment, a spokesperson for airport operator Fraport said. Traps have been installed at the airport and mosquitoes captured will be analysed in a laboratory to determine their species and origin. “Sadly, we must confirm that one employee has died as a result of the infection,” the Fraport spokesperson told the…
A Libyan who was cleared after standing trial over the Lockerbie bombing has died aged 70. Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah was accused of murdering 270 people in the attack on Pan Am Flight 103 in December 1988. He was found not guilty but a second Libyan, Abdulbasset Al Megrahi, was convicted of playing a key role in the bombing of the American airliner. A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced Fhimah’s death and expressed the company’s condolences to his family. Fhimah worked for the carrier in Malta before the bombing of Pan Am 103. His funeral is set to take…
A French court has for the first time recognised cosmic radiation as a factor in the breast cancer of a long-serving flight attendant. Sophie Lainault, a 59 year-old former stewardess on Air France, sought to have her cancer recognised as an occupational disease, brought on by conditions at work. This has now been confirmed in a landmark court ruling in the southwestern town of Bayonne, which said that cosmic radiation was one of three carcinogenic hazards arising from her profession. The other two were passive smoking and prolonged night work. Smoking was authorised on Air France flights until 2000. The…