Three people were killed overnight in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Russian officials have said. A woman died in a house in Khimki, north of the capital, where a person was trapped under rubble, regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said. A man and a woman were killed in the village of Pogorelki. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 12 people were injured in strikes on a city oil refinery. Russia’s military said 556 drones were intercepted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes were an “entirely justified” response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. Earlier this week,…
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President William Ruto departed for Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday night to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum, where Kenya was invited in recognition of its leadership and success in affordable housing and sustainable urban development. Convened by UN-Habitat, WUF13 will bring together governments, investors, cities, civil society, and evelopment partners to address the global housing crisis and advance sustainable urba evelopment. Kenya will showcase the impact of its Affordable Housing Programme in transforming informal settlements, creating jobs, and supporting entrepreneurship. The Forum will also provide an opportunity for Kenya to mobilise partnerships and investments to expand and scale…
aiwan insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China. Trump’s remarks came after a two-day summit in Beijing, after which he said he had “made no commitment either way” about the self-governing island – which China claims as part of its territory and has not ruled out taking by force. After talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump also said he would soon decide whether to approve an $11bn ($8bn) package of weapons to be sold to Taiwan. The US administration is bound by law to provide Taiwan…
Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis is facing criticism from fellow Democrats after commuting the prison sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, a 2020 election denier convicted of tampering with election equipment. Polis, who previously described Peters’ nine-year sentence as “harsh”, announced on Friday that she would be released on parole in June. Colorado’s top election official and Secretary of State Jena Griswold called it “an affront to our democracy”, while some others warned it could embolden efforts to undermine confidence in future elections. Moments after the announcement, President Donald Trump, who for months has pushed for her release, wrote on…
Gunmen have kidnapped more than 50 children from three schools in the same town in north-eastern Nigeria, teachers and parents have told the BBC. Most of those missing are aged between two and five years old. Eyewitnesses who saw the attacks on Friday morning in Mussa, Borno state, say the suspects used the children as human shields while fleeing on motorbikes, preventing security forces from opening fire. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Government officials have not responded to the BBC’s requests for comment, but a press statement issued on Saturday by Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South…
Two suspected robbers were shot dead while another escaped with bullet wounds after a police operation targeting a gang linked to a string of robberies and burglaries in Narok County. Police officers launched an undercover operation early Friday morning following intelligence reports about increased robbery incidents within Lolgorian township and neighbouring areas. Police said the suspects had earlier raided Olakira Small Bar and stole assorted alcoholic drinks before officers began trailing them. The three suspects, who were riding a red numberless Boxer motorcycle loaded with the stolen alcohol, were reportedly intercepted at Olkilorit area by another team of officers lying…
Police in Kasarani, Nairobi, are investigating an incident in which a woman sustained severe burn injuries after she was allegedly attacked and set ablaze by unknown assailants in the Mwiki area. The motive of the incident is yet to be known. The woman, Rachel Wandeto, a gospel artist from the Mwiki area in Kasarani, Nairobi (originally from Kirinyaga), went viral earlier in 2026 after tattooing President William Ruto’s face on her chest, along with “TUTAM” (Two Terms) and his name on her head/body. This led to her relatives allegedly evicting her over political differences. She was allegedly attacked by three…
Over the past decade, the financial world has witnessed a remarkable transformation. From the rise of mobile banking to AI-powered financial advice, technology has redefined how individuals manage money and interact with banks. What was once a slow, paper-heavy industry is now fast-paced, data-driven, and increasingly customer-centric. In this article, we explore the key ways digital innovation is changing personal finance and banking services, and why these shifts matter to everyday consumers. Mobile Banking: Convenience in Your Pocket One of the most visible impacts of technology in finance is the growth of mobile banking. Gone are the days when visiting…
Data is a critical asset for every organisation, driving operations, decision-making, and growth. However, with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, protecting this valuable resource has become a complex challenge. Without strong data protection, businesses leave themselves vulnerable to breaches, legal liabilities, and significant financial losses. Ensuring the security of this data isn’t just about reactive measures after an incident occurs; it requires a proactive approach—one that anticipates risks and addresses them before they become threats. Understanding Data Security At its core, data security involves protecting digital information from unauthorized access, corruption, or theft. The need for strong data protection…
A rescue diver died while searching for the bodies of four Italians who died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives. Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee was taken to hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to his injuries, a government spokesman told the BBC on Saturday. The five Italians died while attempting to explore caves at a depth of around 50m (164ft). So far, just one of their bodies is thought to have been recovered, in a cave at a depth of around 60m (197ft). The incident is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny…
Somalia’s government said it was in a “transition period” after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term ended Friday without an agreement with the opposition on holding elections. Mohamud has been attempting to move Somalia towards democratic elections, replacing a system based around clan elders. But with the country deeply divided between rival clans, and much of it under the control of Al-Shabaab, an Islamist insurgent group, there has been little progress on organising elections beyond a few localised pockets. Opposition and regional leaders have strongly opposed Mohamud’s plan, seeing it as an attempt to centralise power. Talks between the opposition and…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda have approved an exemption allowing Japanese company Asahi Group Holdings to proceed with its planned acquisition linked to East African Breweries PLC without making a mandatory takeover offer to shareholders. This was revealed in a public announcement dated May 14, 2026. Asahi confirmed that regulators in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda had granted the company exemptions from takeover requirements that would normally apply after acquiring a controlling stake in EABL. The approvals were issued by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Tanzania’s Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), and Uganda’s Capital Markets…
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club’s permanent head coach. The formal process of exchanging contracts is now under way, with an announcement expected inside the next 48 hours. As things stand there is some doubt over whether the formalities can be completed before Sunday’s match against Nottingham Forest, but there is a will to have it done in time for the club’s final home game of the season. Carrick will sign an initial two-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months. Carrick has overseen a vast improvement at Old Trafford since…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to make a film based on a true story of British troops under siege during the Afghanistan war. The couple’s production company Archewell is developing a feature film for Netflix based on the book No Way Out by Major Adam Jowett. Maj Jowett led a unit of soldiers who defended a compound in the town of Musa Qala, a Taliban stronghold in Helmand province, from waves of attacks in 2006. It is a highly personal subject for Prince Harry – he spent 10 years in the British Army until 2015, including two tours…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released the wife of a US Army sergeant and Afghanistan veteran from detention, her lawyer confirmed to the BBC. Deisy Rivera Ortega, who came to the US from El Salvador, was arrested on 14 April when she and her husband, Sgt Jose Serrano, went in for a scheduled immigration appointment in El Paso, Texas. Serrano, who has served in the military for nearly 28 years, told the BBC that his wife’s detention had left him distraught. “We celebrate her release,” Matthew James Kozik, who represented Rivera Ortega in her federal detention case, said in…