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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Which Semifinalist Has the Best Chance of Lifting the Trophy?

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1140 EAT on Monday 13 July 2026 Forty-eight nations began their FIFA World Cup campaign on June 11 with dreams of lifting football’s most prestigious trophy, but only four teams remain in contention. The tournament’s four highest-ranked sides, boasting a combined eight World Cup titles, will face off…

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Wangadya Resigns as Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1123 EAT on Monday 13 July 2026 Fauzati Mariam Wangadya has resigned as chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), bringing an abrupt end to her tenure after weeks of public disagreements over the leadership and governance of the constitutional body. In a resignation letter addressed to…

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KCCA Allocates Shs50 Million to Combat Bedbug Infestation in Kampala

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1104 EAT on Monday 13 July 2026 KAMPALA — Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has allocated Shs50 million to support the eradication of bedbugs in communities across the city, responding to growing public concern over the persistent infestation. The funding was announced during the weekly Weyonje community clean-up…

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