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…

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…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1357 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 Should Manchester United and Tottenham meet in the Europa League final, it could well be a historic moment for the competition – for all the wrong reasons. Since the Europa League was rebranded in 2009-2010, no team to play in the…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1343 EAT on Friday 2 May 2025 Activists who were planning to sail an aid ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the coast of Malta – appearing to accuse Israel of being behind the attack. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said its…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1712 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 We don’t care about sales to the United States,” says Hu Tianqiang as one of his toy fighter jets flies past our heads. It’s hard to hear him above the buzzing toy planes and miniature drones, an almost rhythmic backdrop to…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1639 EAT on Thursday 1 May 2025 The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources. The Ukrainians have now published the deal and there have been public statements from both sides. Here are seven key takeaways….

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1442 EAT on Wednesday 30 April 2025 US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting political foes. Hailing what he called a “revolution of common sense”, he told a crowd of supporters…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda updated at 1214 EAT on Wednesday 30 April 2025 Sheebah Karungi born 11 November 1989, professionally known as Queen Karma and Sheebah, is a Ugandan musician, dancer, actress and feminist activist. She debuted her acting career in queen of katwe as Shakira. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she started making music and later…