Russian Strike on Odesa Kills Three as Ukraine Targets Black Sea Vessels

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1235 EAT on Wednesday 15 July 2026 Several people have been killed in Russian attacks on port infrastructure in the southern Ukrainian regions of Odesa and Mykolaiv, as Kyiv said it launched drone strikes targeting 20 Russian vessels in an escalation of fighting over the Black Sea and…

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High-Profile Cases Put Uganda’s Judiciary Under the Spotlight

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1224 EAT on Wednesday 15 July 2026 A week of high-profile court proceedings has underscored how some of Uganda’s most consequential political and governance battles are increasingly being fought in courtrooms rather than on campaign platforms or the floor of Parliament. Within days, the High Court declined to…

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As Forests Disappear, Chimpanzees Encroach on Communities in Kagadi

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1156 EAT on Wednesday 15 July 2026 For generations, communities around Muhorro Town Council in Kagadi District coexisted with chimpanzees, separated by forests that provided sufficient food and habitat for wildlife while shielding nearby villages from frequent encounters. That fragile balance is now rapidly eroding. Widespread deforestation has…

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Lebanon and Israel Discuss Implementation of Framework Deal in Rome

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1510 EAT on Tuesday 14 July 2026 Lebanon and Israel have resumed talks in Rome, with Beirut seeking progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon under a United States-brokered agreement, although expectations for a quick breakthrough remain low. Officials from both countries began two days of…

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Jazz Guard Trey Alexander Stretchered Off During NBA Summer League Game

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Tuedsday 14 July 2026 Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was stretchered off the court after suffering an injury during an NBA Summer League game. The incident occurred when Alexander went down during the contest, prompting medical staff to rush onto the court to attend to…

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Four Arrested in Lira Over Alleged Fake Money-Making Chemicals Scam

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1245 EAT on Tuesday 14 July 2026 Four suspects have been arrested at a hotel in Lira City over allegations of possessing and dealing in counterfeit currency. The suspects have been identified as Bashir Magambo, 55, a resident of California Village in Kyankende Sub-county, Kiryandongo District; David Epieu,…

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High Court Orders State to Assign Lawyers to Besigye

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda The High Court has ruled that the treason trial of veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused will proceed even if they are not represented by lawyers of their choice, directing that legal counsel be assigned under the State Brief Scheme where necessary. Justice Emmanuel Baguma delivered…

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Bangkok Bar Fire Leaves 27 Dead, 22 Others Critically Injured

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1201 EAT on Monday 13 July 2026 The fire broke out near the stage of the bar in Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak district before spreading rapidly, cutting power and filling the venue with thick smoke, according to eyewitnesses. Footage shared online showed terrified customers screaming as they rushed to…

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