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Sydney Morning Herald

Lachie Neale out of grand final in sensational tribunal ruling

Brisbane’s champion midfielder Lachie Neale remains suspended for the grand final against his former club Fremantle after the AFL tribunal rejected his “inconsistent” evidence in a landmark case.

The Straits Times

Trump at UN: Threats, diplomacy and 'super intelligence'

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 - President Donald Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the US-Israeli campaign against Iran while laying out his foreign policy priorities. Here are the major issues he addressed in a 37-minute speech:

The Straits Times

At the UN, Brazil's Lula warns against foreign interference in upcoming election

Sept 22 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva used his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to warn against foreign interference in Brazil's October election and reject any outside role in combating organized crime, remarks that appeared aimed at both Washington and his...

The Straits Times

Trump says freedom will be coming to Cuba in UN speech

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 - President Donald Trump said Cuba was a failed state and freedom would be coming to the Communist-run island in an UN address Tuesday that touted greater US involvement in the region.

Punch Nigeria

NSCDC foils attempt to vandalise transformer in Jigawa, arrests one

The NSCDC in Jigawa has foiled an attempt to vandalise a KEDCO transformer in Gumel LGA, arresting one suspect and recovering armoured cables worth N2m. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-foils-attempt-to-vandalise-transformer-in-jigawa-arrests-one/

Punch Nigeria

Ibadan airport: Wike lied, FG never gave Oyo N50bn – Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has refuted claims by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that the Federal Government provided N50bn for the Ibadan airport upgrade. Read More: https://punchng.com/ibadan-airport-wike-lied-fg-never-gave-oyo-n50bn-makinde/

The Guardian Uk News

Burnham holding talks with Trump at UN General Assembly – UK politics live

PM holding first face-to-face meeting with US president on sidelines of New York gathering

If Andy Burnham wanted to inject some edge into his meeting with Donald Trump later (which he doesn’t), he could bring along a copy of today’s Financial Times. This front page headline speaks for...

The Guardian Uk News

Reform UK-led council ends support for Show Racism the Red Card

Charity’s head coach ‘shocked’ after Sunderland council leader says it will not support ‘politically charged’ groups

Anti-racism education in some schools will be scrapped after a city council now led by Reform UK ended its 30-year support for the charity Show Racism the Red...

Punch Nigeria

Tinubu celebrates former Katsina governor Shema at 69

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema, on his 69th birthday, commending his contributions to the stat Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-former-katsina-governor-shema-at-69/

Punch Nigeria

Trump renames AI as ‘Super Intelligence’

Former US President Donald Trump has announced that artificial intelligence will now be officially called “Super Intelligence” in all US government documen Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-renames-ai-as-super-intelligence/

Punch Nigeria

Tinubu celebrates King Sunny Ade at 80, hails musical excellence

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated legendary juju musician, King Sunny Ade, on his 80th birthday, hailing his musical excellence and cultural ambassad Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-king-sunny-ade-at-80-hails-musical-excellence/

Punch Nigeria

34-year-old Nigerian killed in South Africa, NUSA demands probe

The Nigerian Union in South Africa has demanded a probe into the death of a 34-year-old Nigerian, Christian Nnaemeka, after an alleged attack in Johannesbu Read More: https://punchng.com/34-year-old-nigerian-killed-in-south-africa-nusa-demands-probe/

Punch Nigeria

Trump says deciding between deal or driving Iran ‘into hell’

US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he must decide whether to make a deal with Iran or to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-deciding-between-deal-or-driving-iran-into-hell/

Premium Times

Multiple FX windows cost Nigeria 3% of GDP – CBN

CBN said its previous reforms have improved Nigeria's macroeconomic conditions, and the latest policy reset is intended to strengthen how monetary policy operates without abandoning its focus on inflation.

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The Guardian Uk News

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with two more offences

Westwood, 68, accused of indecently assaulting teenage girl in 1991 and sexually assaulting 18-year-old woman in 2004

The former BBC DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional offences dating back to 1991 and 2004.

The 68-year-old will appear at Westminster magistrates...

Vanguard News

2027: Obi can’t win, enlightenment will cost him votes — Umahi

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Umahi stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a report from the National Association of Nigerian...

The Guardian Uk News

Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over ‘incorrect assumption’

Brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, says ‘accuracy is important’ as he responds to broadcaster’s threat to sue over claims made in memoir

Earl Spencer has apologised to Piers Morgan for incorrectly claiming in his new book about Diana, Princess of Wales, that the former tabloid editor...

Wired

Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App

Two years after trying to sidestep mobile apps with dedicated AI hardware, Rabbit is launching OS3, a cross-platform agent that lives on the screens you already use.

Vanguard News

Full List: Enugu Gov appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as aides

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the appointment of 118 persons as Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to his administration. The appointments, contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on...

Al Jazeera

UNGA 2026: Can the UN stop wars?

Al Jazeera asked people in Bangladesh, Gaza and Nigeria what they think of the UN’s role in resolving conflicts.

The Globe and Mail - World

Trump warns he could 'annihilate' Iran without a peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech Sept. 22 to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' if no deal is reached to end the conflict.

Vanguard News

Floods take over homes, business premises in Warri, Udu, Uvwie

By Jimitota Onoyume  Heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains on Monday and yesterday has taken over several homes and business premises in Warri South, Uvwie and Udu Local government areas of Delta state. Along Okere road in Warri, residential apartments and business premises were...

Vanguard News

Trump rejects international regulation of AI

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday firmly rejected calls for international supervision of artificial intelligence, calling them a "globalist scheme" to control the new technology.

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Vanguard News

Plateau killings: Northern CAN demands urgent action to halt bloodshed

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Northern States and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has condemned the continued killings and destruction of property in Plateau State, urging the Federal and state governments to take immediate steps to restore peace and protect vulnerable...

NASA Breaking News

NASA’s Chandra Finds Unusual Objects in Pinwheel Galaxy

Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, researchers found mysterious objects that give off unusually low-energy X-rays but intense levels of ultraviolet radiation. One of the galaxies they studied, M101, is pictured here in this image released on Sept. 9, 2026. Astronomers suggest these newly...

The Guardian Uk News

Briton pleads guilty to ‘recklessly’ causing death of his son in Cyprus

Man’s lawyer says he accepted charge over toddler’s fall from window to avoid harrowing trial for himself and his family

A British man has pleaded guilty to “recklessly” causing the death of his son, 10 weeks after the toddler fell from a fourth-floor hotel window in Cyprus.

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Premium Times

Nigeria Triathlon Union sets date for elective congress

The congress, which will also serve as the union’s general assembly, will hold at the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) headquarters inside the National Stadium, Surulere,

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The Guardian Business

European drugmakers say they are ‘losing ground’ to US and Chinese rivals

Some of continent’s biggest pharma firms write to national leaders calling for action to safeguard their futures

Some of Europe’s biggest pharmaceutical companies have said the continent is “losing ground” to rivals including the US and China in developing new drugs and attracting...

The Guardian Business

Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation

The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares

Nick Clegg could make approximately $40m (£30m) from the planned float of Nscale as the UK-based datacentre company prepares for a US stock market listing.

The former UK deputy...

The Guardian Uk News

Nick Clegg could make £30m windfall from datacentre startup Nscale flotation

The former UK deputy prime minister is a board member of the UK-based company and owns 917,000 shares

Nick Clegg could make approximately $40m (£30m) from the planned float of Nscale as the UK-based datacentre company prepares for a US stock market listing.

The former UK deputy...

NASA Breaking News

NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from New Hampshire Students

Students in New Hampshire will hear from NASA astronaut Anil Menon as he answers prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 11:35 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 24, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube...

The Island

High Court convicts 14 over deadly Easter bombings

The High Court has convicted 14 of the 24 men accused of being directly involved in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people. The three-judge bench read out its decision on Tuesday after a five-year trial and said sentencing would take place later, the AFP news agency reported....

The Island

Mandhana, Shafali and Ghosh lead dominant India to Asian Games gold

India thrashed Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the Asian Games women’s cricket competition final in Nisshin to win the country’s first gold medal of the multi-sport event, with Smriri Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh and the bowling group starring in the dominant display. That made it...

The Verge

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with stricter safeguards for cybersecurity

Anthropic says its new Claude Opus 5.5 model comes with stronger safeguards in the wake of recent rogue AI hacking incidents. In an announcement on Tuesday, Anthropic says Opus 5.5 comes with improvements to certain risky behaviors, including attempts to escape the company's testing sandbox....

Daily Graphic All News

Former UK Prime Minister Brown backs Accra Reset

Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has lauded the Accra Reset Initiative championed by President John Dramani Mahama, describing it as a decisive shift from external dependence to local independence in health governance.

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Daily Graphic All News

Wontumi Exim Bank case adjourned over amended charge

The Accra High Court has adjourned the GH¢30 million Ghana Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) case involving the convicted former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to October 13,...

The Verge

Rivian’s R2 beat its own climate goals four years early

Rivian always planned for its all-important R2 vehicle to be less expensive than its pricey R1 predecessors, but also less polluting. The production process for the R2 would rely on more renewable energy, and the vehicle itself would feature more recycled and biodegradable materials than the...

Daily Graphic All News

Dangote calls for visa-free Africa

Africa's richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has hailed President John Dramani Mahama for turning around Ghana's economy within a short period. 

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The Verge

Trump says the US is officially renaming AI to ‘super intelligence’

In a speech Tuesday morning at the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump railed against Iran, "globalists," climate change, and transgender people while also claiming that the US is now "officially" renaming artificial intelligence to "super intelligence." Oddly, this wasn't one of the entries in...

Sydney Morning Herald World

Mamdani willing to put aside differences with Trump

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has told CNN he is willing to put aside his political differences with President Donald Trump if it gives him a chance to advocate for New York residents.

Sydney Morning Herald World

Prince Harry in talks to make Diana documentary

The Duke of Sussex is understood to want to mark the 30th anniversary of his mother’s death next year “in the most meaningful way”.

Wired

The UK Government Faces a Reckoning Over Palantir

Andy Burnham once kept Palantir out of Greater Manchester. His first test as prime minister is whether to cut the company’s £330 million NHS contract—and risk a rupture with Big Tech and Washington.

The Verge

Xbox is barely Xbox anymore

Xbox has become a shell of its former self - and things are only getting worse. As part of its planned cuts impacting around 3,200 workers, the company announced today more changes that will further dilute the brand. Studios are being consolidated, others are on the brink of being closed...

Sydney Morning Herald World

Trump launches ‘Trump TV’ channel after networks boycott him

The president rebrands the White House streaming channel after Fox News, NBC, ABC and CBS withdrew from covering presidential events, putting a cloud over coverage his trip to the UN and meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Verge

Xbox is merging its Forza developers into a single studio

Microsoft is uniting its two Forza developers into a single studio today, as part of a massive restructuring of Xbox. Playground Games, which develops Forza Horizon, and Turn 10 Studios, creators of Forza Motorsport, are merging together to focus on Forza Horizon and Fable. "Playground and Turn...

The Verge

Microsoft is laying off 268 Xbox staffers and Ninja Theory may close

Microsoft is laying off around 260 Xbox employees today, as part of an ongoing "reset" of its gaming business. 1,600 Xbox employees were impacted by layoffs in July, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describing the cuts as "the most significant restructure in Xbox history." Today's layoffs are part of...

The Verge

Activision is taking over Halo as part of a massive Xbox shake-up

Microsoft is announcing a massive restructuring of its Xbox studios today, months after laying off 1,600 Xbox employees and selling off studios. The latest changes will see Activision take on the Halo and Sea of Thieves franchises, as well as Age of Empires. Microsoft is also laying off around...

The Verge

The Beats 360 are what I’d bring to the gym if I hated earbuds

Everyone has seen someone at the gym or running around their neighborhood wearing headphones that were never designed for workouts. Quite often those headphones are Beats. Good news for the earbud haters: The new Beats 360 over-ear headphones are durable and built to withstand sweat, with water...

The Verge

&#8216;Trump TV&#8217; is just reruns of the president on YouTube

The White House is now airing reruns of President Donald Trump's speeches, bill signings, and other moments on a YouTube livestream that it's calling "Trump TV," as reported earlier by Time. The 24/7 station launched just days after Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House....

Daily Graphic All News

New Assemblies of God leaders assume office

The new General Council officials of Assemblies of God, Ghana, comprising the Executive Presbytery and the National Departmental Directors and Coordinators, have taken office. 

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Daily Graphic All News

Adequate provisions made for feeding

Adequate provisions have been made to ensure uninterrupted feeding in all senior high schools (SHSs) as they reopen for the 2026/2027 academic year, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured students.

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Daily Graphic All News

GTA pushes digital reset for tourism sector

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has begun a tourism sector reset to transform the administration, regulation and economic value of the tourism sector through digitalisation, stronger standards and improved use of data.

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The Island

Fatima Sana and Umm-e-Hani secure bronze for Pakistan in Asian Games

At 67 for 5 in the 12th over, Pakistan  were under the cosh against Bqngladesh  in their bronze-medal playoff at the  Asian Games women’s competition. That’s when Fatima  Sana  walked out, slammed 45 in 30 balls, and gave Pakistan 145, which was 31 too many for Bangladesh, especially...

NPR

The best and biggest games of September

From Silent Hill: Townfall to Control Resonant to Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, we review the best new games to play as autumn begins, ahead of the titanic GTA6 release.

The Island

India bat first in Asian games womens cricket final

India Women won the toss and chose to bat first in the Asian Games  women’s cricket final in Nishin, Japan. India:  Smriti Mandhana,  Shafali Verma, G Kamalini,  Harmanpreet Kaur (capt),  Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali,  Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Gaud,  N Shree Charani,...

The Guardian World News

British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting

Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT use

British Columbia has sued OpenAI in California, saying a mass shooting at a school in the province could have been prevented if the company had warned local ⁠law...

NASA Breaking News

An Epic View of the Seasons

The tilt in Earth’s axis of rotation makes the apparent position of continents shift with the seasons in imagery from a NASA camera in deep space.

The Island

Govt. confident of 2/3 majority despite NPP split speculation

By Shamindra Ferdinando The ruling NPP yesterday (21) dismissed claims of a widening rift, within the government, over the proposed 22nd Amendment. Asked whether the NPP was concerned over a section of the Opposition alleging Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and two dozen MPs taking a view...

The Island

Justice Corea appointed Acting President of the Court of Appeal

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Court of Appeal Judge Mayadunna Sri Mevan Anthony Edirimannasuriya Corea as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal. The appointment has been made as President’s Counsel Nalin Rohantha Abeysuriya, who currently serves as President of the Court...

The Island

Protest against setting up of cement factory in highly populated area near BIA

… school alleges deception What began quietly as a single-storey tourist hotel, on the edge of Katunayake-Seeduwa has, five years later, morphed into a looming five-storey cement factory and with it, a storm of fear, anger and unanswered questions. At a media briefing held on 19 September...

The Island

India funding 13 new bridges, Moragahakanda structure receiving priority

Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake jointly laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Moragahakanda Bridge, in Matale, yesterday (21). The IHC spokesperson said: “The Moragahakanda Bridge is the first of...

The Island

Cross-border supply chains seen as key to new business opportunities

By Ifham Nizam Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth described Omega Traders’ latest investment in a modern dhal-processing facility as a strong example of how cross-border supply chains can translate into productive investment, local value addition and new business...

NASA Breaking News

Embracing the Equinox

Depending on your locale, equinoxes can be seen as harbingers of longer nights and gloomy weather, or promising beacons of nicer temperatures and more sunlight. Observing and predicting equinoxes is one of the earliest skills in humanity’s astronomical toolkit. Many ancient observatories around...

The Guardian Business

Halt super-intelligent AI with non-proliferation treaty, Ed Davey to say

At Lib Dems’ conference in Brighton, leader will accuse Andy Burnham of relying on Donald Trump and ‘tech bros’ to solve problem

Ed Davey is to call for a global nuclear-style non-proliferation treaty to halt the development of super-intelligent AI when he makes his keynote speech at...

NASA Breaking News

NASA Welcomes Albania as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

The Republic of Albania signed the Artemis Accords Monday during a ceremony hosted by NASA at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, joining the coalition of like‑minded nations committed to the responsible and transparent exploration of space. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of...

NASA Breaking News

NASA Kicks Off Nationwide Effort to Prepare Tomorrow’s Space Workforce

NASA kicked off its State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce initiative Sept. 15, 2026 with awardees at Space Center Houston. Agency leadership convened State Hub partners to align strategy and build momentum while focusing on partnerships, small business engagement, and next steps. “The NASA...

NASA Breaking News

Perseverance’s View of ‘Turquoise Bay’

Description NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera to capture this 360-degree panorama of “Turquoise Bay,” a geologic area of interest in the “Margin Unit.” The 818 images used to create the natural-color panorama were captured between Oct. 5 and Oct. 16, 2023, the 933rd to...

NASA Breaking News

NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Attends Ravens vs. Saints Game

NASA astronaut and commander of the agency’s Artemis II mission, Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore native, takes a selfie with fans at an NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Baltimore. NASA’s engagement at NFL games is part...

The Standard Headlines

Ruto offers Kenya as test case on African risk

President Ruto says Kenya will open its risk data to rating agencies, challenging African financing rules that favour government debt over infrastructure, calls for reforms based on local evidence.

The Guardian World News

Colombia declares public calamity as wildfire threatens popular tourist area

Wildfire forces evacuations and burns through mountains surrounding Villa de Leyva in the north-east

Colombian authorities declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned through mountains surrounding one of the country’s best-known colonial towns in the north-east, scorching large...

NASA Breaking News

NASA Discovery Reveals Complex Water Systems on Early Mars

When NASA’s Perseverance rover reached the inner edge of Mars’ Jezero Crater in September 2023, mission scientists were surprised by what they found. Called the “Margin Unit,” the geologic area stretches along the shoreline of an ancient Martian lake, so they expected sedimentary rocks, which...

The Guardian World News

Man and police officer wounded in exchange of gunfire near Ontario synagogue

Officials say man was critically injured and officer was wounded in Yom Kippur incident near Belleville synagogue

A police officer and a man were wounded in an exchange of gunfire on Sunday near a synagogue in Ontario as members of the Jewish community marked Yom Kippur, authorities...

NASA Breaking News

Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations

2026 NAHF Enshrinement Ceremony 9.24.26.pdf An Evening with the Stars EWTS 9.16.26.pdf Maryland Space Business Roundtable 9.9.26 Virginia Aerospace Business Association (VASBA) Gala 9.24.26.pdf Roman Space Telescope Event 8.28.26.pdf The Planetary Society_Celebrating Viking 7.20.26.pdf...

The Guardian World News

Banished to alien lands: Trump’s secret deportation deals

After a plane journey in shackles, an Iranian woman found herself in the middle of Africa in a country she did not know existed. She is one of thousands deported from the US on the back of shadowy deals made with dozens of countries. An in-depth investigation reveals the ‘show of force’...

The Guardian World News

Macron and Carney announce closer France-Canada ties amid Trump tensions

Two leaders meet in French territory off Canada as Ottawa seeks stronger relations with EU while fighting trade war with US

The leaders of France and Canada have pledged closer ties to grapple with rising geopolitical tensions, climate change and the erosion of democratic values, after...

The Standard World

French IS suspects stand trial in Iraq

Six French nationals went on trial on Sunday, as Iraq moves to prosecute thousands of suspected Islamic State group members.

The Standard World

Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz

Germans began voting Sunday in two state elections where far-right and far-left gains could send new shock waves to Berlin and rock the government of embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Standard Headlines

Ruto leaves for New York ahead of UN General Assembly

President Ruto leaves for New York for 81st UN General Assembly; to push Africa-financing-Africa agenda, investment and AI in his address, State House Spokesperson Mohammed says

The Standard World

Russia seizes assets of Nestle, French firms

A decree signed by President Putin transferred the Russian operations of Nestle, French retailer Auchan and the former Leroy Merlin DIY chain, now known as Lemana Pro.

The Guardian World News

British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi rescued by police after shootout

Four of Nusrat Osman’s alleged abductors were killed during rescue after she was taken from outside her home last week

A British woman kidnapped in Malawi last week has been rescued by police after a shootout in which four of her alleged abductors were killed.

Nusrat Osman was...

The Standard Headlines

Ruto faults Uhuru for undermining his government

President William Ruto has renewed his public criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his predecessor of undermining the government.

The Standard Headlines

Juja couple's surprise blessing of five babies

A Juja couple expecting quadruplets were surprised by the birth of five premature babies, whose extremely low birth weights now require specialised neonatal care and intensive medical support.

CNN Top Stories

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more.