By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1638 EAT on wednesday 7 May 2025 The strikes, lasting just 25 minutes between 01:05 and 01:30 India time (19:35 and 20:00 GMT on Tuesday), sent shockwaves through the region, with residents jolted awake by thunderous explosions. Pakistan said only six locations were hit and claimed to have…
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Tensions escalate as Pakistan vows response to Indian strikes
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1619 EAT on Wednesday 7 May 2025 Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has told the parliament that his country’s forces shot down five Indian aircraft, according to reports in Pakistani media. He says two of them came down in Kashmir and one in India’s Bathinda. Sharif’s comments echo earlier…
What is a Papal conclave? How will the next pope be chosen?
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1457 EAT on Tuesday 6 May 2025 As the formal mourning period for Pope Francis has ended, attention now shifts to the papal conclave in Vatican City, where powerful members of the Catholic Church are converging to elect the next pontiff. Cardinals from around the world will choose the 267th pope,…
Germany’s Merz falls short of majority in vote for chancellor
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1355 EAT on Tuesday 6 may 2025 Germany’s conservative leader has unexpectedly fallen short of a majority in a parliament vote to become chancellor. Friedrich Merz needed 316 votes in the 630-seat Bundestag but only secured 310, in a significant blow to the Christian Democrat leader, two and…
Russia carries out deadly attacks in Sumy and Odesa as Ukraine launches drones at Moscow
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1339 EAT on Tuesday 6 May 2025 Four people were wounded there,but officials say, there have been no reported fatalities. Kharkiv’s Barabashovo market was hit, with firefighters at the scene battling the blaze this morning. There’s been a fresh drone attack in the south of Ukraine this morning,…
Alexander Arnold to leave Liverpool and expected to join Real Madrid Reaction
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1452 EAT on Monday 5 May 2025 The full-back feigned to leave a corner before quickly stepping back to sweep the ball towards Divock Origi in the penalty area. The Barca defence had switched off, allowing Origi to make it 4-0 and secure Liverpool a remarkable 4-3 victory…
Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1312 EAT on Monday 5 May 205 Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas, which reportedly includes capturing Gaza and holding the territory. The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for the move, saying it…
Russell Brand granted bail in first court appearance over sexual assault charges
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1412 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 British comedian and actor Russell Brand was granted conditional bail during a court appearance on Friday, after he was charged last month with rape and sexual assault. London’s Metropolitan Police charged Brand 49 with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault…
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