BreakingNews: Legendary Evangelist Rev. Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 20:17 EAT on Tuesday 01 July 2025 Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Rev. Jimmy Swaggart, America’s longest-serving television evangelist and founder of the world-renowned Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, has died at the age of 90, his family has confirmed. Swaggart, a towering figure in global Pentecostalism, passed away peacefully surrounded by…

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Kenya and UK Renew Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Investment and Green Growth

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 18:35 EAT on Tuesday 01 July 2025 London, United Kingdom — In a landmark diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening economic and development ties, Kenya and the United Kingdom have officially renewed their Strategic Partnership, setting the stage for an ambitious new phase of cooperation. The renewed pact, announced following…

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Europe Heatwave Triggers Red Alert in Paris as UK Braces for 35C Highs

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…

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NRM Halts Campaign Activities in Sembabule Amid Intra-Party Violence

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1335 EAT on Tuesday 1 July 2025 The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended all campaign activities in Sembabule District following a surge in violence linked to internal party rivalry. NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi announced the suspension on Monday, citing growing tensions between supporters of…

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US Senate Holds Marathon Vote on Trump-Backed Immigration and Border Bill

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…

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