The US has said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend while Tehran said it responded by targeting an American base, marking the third known escalations in a week around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said it launched “self-defence strikes” in response to “aggressive Iranian actions”, which it said included a US drone being shot down over international waters. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted an air base used by US forces for an attack on southern Iran. Meanwhile Kuwait said its air defence system had confronted “hostile” missiles and drones -…
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Nvidia has announced a new chip for PCs as it moves into the consumer market for devices integrated with AI technology. “This reinvention of the computer is as big of a deal as the reinvention of the phone into what we now know as the smartphone,” Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang said as he unveiled the RTX Spark chip. Huang made the announcement on Monday as he delivered a keynote speech ahead of the opening of the Computex technology show in Taipei, Taiwan. Separately on Sunday, the US tightened its rules on selling Nvidia’s most advanced chips to Chinese firms.…
The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the collapsed asylum agreement that was cancelled by Keir Starmer shortly after he took office, an international court has ruled. The Rwandan government had sought to sue the UK for more than £100m, saying it had breached the terms of the deal. Signed by the previous Conservative government, it was meant to see the UK pay Rwanda to host asylum seekers who had arrived illegally in the UK. Lawyers representing the UK during the three-day hearing in the Netherlands had argued that it was “entirely logical” the plan…
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating after five patients, who had Ebola and now recovered, were allowed to leave hospital. The current outbreak is suspected to have killed almost 250 people. But those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they believe they have contracted the virus. On Sunday, there was a ceremony for a group of four nurses who were discharged from a hospital in Bunia, the provincial capital of Ituri, the epicentre of the outbreak. “You are living stories that this outbreak can be stopped,” World Health…
A tragic family incident in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Homa Bay County, left two young children dead, two others injured, and their mother dead in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide. The incident was reported on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Kon’gonge Village, Kayoo West Sub-location, Kakdhimu West Location. Police officers visited the scene and established that a 31-year-old woman, identified as Veronicah Anyango, allegedly locked her four children inside their house before setting it on fire. She was later found dead after apparently hanging herself from a tree near the home. Two children aged two years, and one-year-old, died…
Gor Mahia were Sunday officially crowned FKF Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, extending their record as Kenya’s most successful club with a 22nd league title. It was a day of pomp, colour and celebration at Nyayo National Stadium. Kogalo secured the championship with two matches to spare after their arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points, confirming Gor Mahia’s dominance at the top of the table. The title caps off another successful campaign for the green army, who maintained consistency throughout the season to finish ahead of the chasing pack. In their final match of the season at Nyayo…
A choir initially put together by Jeremy Clarkson has been named the 2026 winner of Britain’s Got Talent. The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir was set up by the TV presenter to support farmers around his farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, with their mental health. After the group’s win was announced, choir member Katryna Shell told presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly: “We are the first ever choir to have won [the ITV talent show]. “This is for all the farmers out there, for anybody that’s struggling, it’s not a taboo subject, if you’re not OK, speak up, this is for the farmers.”…
A retired senior Nigerian military officer and his wife have been kidnapped by armed men in north-west Nigeria, the army has confirmed. Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who had a high-profile job as military spokesman between 2015 and 2017, was abducted from his car on Saturday while travelling in Katsina state. Efforts are now under way to rescue the couple and track down their captors, military spokesman Gen Michael Onoja told the BBC. The kidnapping highlights the continuing security challenges facing parts of north-west Nigeria, where criminal gangs known locally as “bandits” frequently carry out kidnappings for ransom, as well as…
Japan’s defence minister rebutted Beijing’s claim that his country is engaging in a “new militarism” – criticising China for its military expansion and lack of transparency. Speaking on the last day of a defence summit in Singapore, Shinjiro Koizumi argued it was actually China and its “huge arsenal” of weapons that was of “serious concern” to the international community. His remarks were some of the most pointed yet from Tokyo in response to China’s repeated criticism of Japan’s military build-up under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The two countries have a long history of tensions stemming from Japan’s invasion of China…
Colombia is heading to the polls to choose a new president. The election is being held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump over a number of issues including drug trafficking and American intervention in the region. Petro cannot seek re-election and has thrown his support behind Iván Cepeda. Challenging him are right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia. The outcome of the election could redefine which countries the Latin American nation aligns itself with and how the government intends to tackle drug gangs amid spiralling violence. Voting…
South Africa’s sports minister has demanded an explanation following reports the country’s football team has been delayed in travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues. National broadcaster SABC said an “administrative bungle” meant some players had not been issued with visas. No other details were given. In response, sports minister Gayton McKenzie said he had told the South African Football Association (Safa) “I need a report and action must be taken against those responsible for this mess”. “We are being made to look like fools,” he added on X. Safa has not yet commented. The…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) urged the government and regional partners to focus Ebola containment efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctors warned against plans to establish an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Kenya. Addressing the press on Saturday, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah said the most effective way to stop the spread of the disease is to concentrate resources at the epicentre of the outbreak rather than setting up facilities in countries that have not reported cases. “The best way of containment of any outbreak is through the epicentre; the…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Saturday called on parents and leaders to set a good example for the younger generation. He said many of the challenges witnessed in schools are a reflection of behaviours exhibited by adults. Murkomen noted that young people often emulate the conduct they observe from leaders and the broader political culture in the country. He urged leaders at all levels to demonstrate responsibility and discipline, as they serve as role models to the youth. “As leaders, we need to set example to the children for a better future,” he said. Murkomen was speaking…
The US, UK and Australia say they will develop underwater drone technology to protect undersea cables and boost defence, under their military alliance known as Aukus. The uncrewed undersea vehicle (UUV) technology is expected to be ready by next year. While the project’s total cost was not stated, British defence secretary John Healey said the UK would contribute £150m ($201m). The announcement, made by the countries’ defence ministers at a security summit in Singapore, follows claims of slow progress in Aukus’s projects. Acknowledging the criticism, Healey said “for too long in Aukus, we talked too much and delivered too little”,…
The US military are not “turning our backs” on Asia while fulfilling “global obligations” such as the Iran war, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has told a top regional defence forum in Singapore. Hegseth sought to reassure Asia-Pacific allies about US commitment to the region, including fulfilling arms deals in the wake of a suspended Taiwan weapons package – even as he reiterated calls for Asian partners to spend more on defence. While noting the threat of China’s military build-up in the region, Hegseth also said the US wanted to avoid “needless confrontation”. Hegseth was speaking weeks after US President…