World News Archives

JUST IN: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96

The formal succession will unfold over the next 10 days, with Charles giving the world a first glimpse of what he will...

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Royal family gathers as Queen Elizabeth’s doctors sound health alarm

Britain's longest-serving monarch has been dogged by health problems since last October that have left her struggling to walk and stand.

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China approves world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine

The needle-free vaccine which can be stored and administered more easily than intramuscular jabs will be given through a nebuliser, the company...

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BBC pays £1.4 million to charity over controversial Diana interview

A record 22.8 million people watched the "Panorama" interview, in which Diana detailed infidelity in her marriage with heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles.

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Commonwealth: Winnie Nanyondo Qualifies for Women’s 1500m Final

The 2018 commonwealth bronze produced a great performance to win a highly competitive race that was decided in the last 50-meters of...

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UPDF confirms foiled Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia

According to VOA news, twin bombs went off on Wednesday in the Lower Shabelle leaving more than 20 people including the region’s...

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OREGON: Injury cost Cheptegei 5000m title defense

Prior to going into the men’s 5000m finals, Uganda placed its hope in Cheptegei who is the world record holder of the...

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Japan donates $1 million towards food aid for Karamoja

Speaking to journalists at the World Food Programme (WFP) offices in Kampala, Japanese ambassador Fukzawa Hidemoto said they had signed off the...

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Ugandans heading to Middle East paying sh100,000 for COVID-19 certificates

Some of the migrant workers told our reporter that they paid to get vaccination certificates to travel to mainly the United Arab...

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WHO Introduces World’s First Anti-Malaria Vaccine In Africa

The new vaccine is said to be effective for up to 30 percent with its dosage set at four doses. Its price...

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Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Odessa port, key to grain deal

Two cruise missiles hit terminal infrastructure, regional authorities said on social media, casting a shadow over the landmark agreement hammered out over...

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Mak staff question delayed appointment of search committee

Speaking on behalf of the staff, the MUASA chairperson Dr. Robert Kakuru, noted that they have been wondering why the University Council...

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India’s parliament begins voting for new president

India's parliament began voting Monday for a new president, with a female politician from the country's marginalised tribal community the favourite for...