By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 2022 EAT on Thursday 3 July 2025 The deputy head of the Russian navy, Vice Admiral Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed in Russia’s Kursk region, the country’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Gudkov, 42, is one of the most senior Russian commanders to have died since the start…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1912 EAT on Thursday 3 July 2025 Liverpool supporters have been gathering outside Anfield to pay their respects to Diogo Jota following news of his tragic death. Courtney Neary, 26, was among those at the stadium. “He embodied what the club stands for,” she said. “He always gave…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1453 EAT on Wednesday 2 July 2025 Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the “necessary conditions” to finalize a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated that the United States would “work with all…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1409EAT on Tuesday 1 July 2025 Portugal is ramping up its wildfire prevention and response systems as high temperatures raise the threat of rural fires across much of the country. According to local media reports, more than 80 municipalities across 10 districts are now classified at the highest…

By Tola Fasika Negash & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 100 EAT on Tuesday 1 July 2025 The US Senate is locked in a marathon voting session over a sweeping budget bill that is central to President Donald Trump’s agenda. But after weeks of tense negotiations, the legislation’s fate remains uncertain. Republicans who control…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1319 EAT on Monday 30 June 2025 Bayern Munich overcame determined resistance from Flamengo to secure a thrilling 4-2 victory in their Club World Cup round of 16 clash, booking their place in the quarterfinals. Harry Kane’s brace helped the German giants become the latest European side to…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1042 EAT on Monday 30 June 2025 Canada will withdraw its proposed digital services tax  a levy targeting online companies  in an effort to revive stalled trade negotiations with the United States, the federal government announced on Sunday. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on Friday…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1712 EAT on Friday 27 June 2025 UK police have arrested four people in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at a Royal Air Force base in England, during which military aircraft were vandalised. The protest, claimed by the direct-action group Palestine Action, took place on June 20 at…