In a landmark case for Poland, Bishop Andrzej Jez of Tarnów will go to trial on Wednesday, accused of covering up acts of paedophilia committed by priests in his diocese. This marks the first time a high-ranking church official in Poland has faced criminal charges for failing to report clergy…
The prosecution has informed the court that it has yet to receive a medical report from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) regarding the mental status of accused Kennedy Kalombotole, who faces allegations of killing two patients at KNH in February and July 2025. Dispute Over Medical Reports Although the defence presented…
Kenyan Members of Parliament have rejected a proposed ban on TikTok, opting instead for tighter regulation, data localisation, and enhanced age verification measures. The decision, reached on February 17, 2026, follows months of debate sparked by a petition calling for the app’s removal over concerns about youth safety and cultural…
Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of America’s most influential civil rights activists and a prominent voice for racial justice, died peacefully Tuesday morning at the age of 84, his family announced. A Lifetime of Advocacy Jackson, a Baptist minister, rose to prominence in the 1960s when he marched alongside Martin Luther…
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior scored a stunning goal to secure a 1-0 victory over Benfica in Tuesday’s Champions League play-off first leg, but the match was overshadowed by allegations of racist abuse. Incident on the Pitch The game was halted for more than 10 minutes under UEFA’s racism protocol after…
UNICEF and the Government of Japan have announced a new three-year partnership to improve access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in Kenya’s border regions and Nairobi’s informal settlements. Scope of the Initiative With an investment of Ksh.515 million (JPY 626 million), the project will target Garissa, Busia,…
Gabon’s media regulator announced Tuesday the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, citing concerns that online content was fueling division and undermining national stability. Reasons for the Ban In a televised statement, Jean-Claude Mendome, spokesman for the High Authority for Communication, said the decision was prompted by “inappropriate,…
From tracking the trajectory of a footballer’s strike to monitoring a Tour de France rider’s real-time power output, performance athlete data is rapidly transforming the sports industry. Specialized firms are racing to harness this information, with analysts predicting exponential growth in the years ahead. Beyond “Moneyball” The surge in sports…
UK police confirmed Tuesday that they are “assessing” information contained in newly released US Department of Justice Epstein files, which suggest women were trafficked by private plane into Britain. The announcement by Essex Police follows growing calls for a deeper probe into the disgraced former prince Andrew’s links to the…
On February 17, 2026, a rare occurrence unfolded as Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, coincided with the start of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. This alignment happens only about once every 33 years, due to the shifting cycle of the Islamic…