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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Kitgum Hospital Receives Mobile X-Ray Machine After Two-Year Wait

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1126 EAT on Monday 30 June 2025 Kitgum General Hospital has finally received a mobile X-ray machine, restoring a vital diagnostic service after two years without a functional imaging unit. The new device, which includes computer-aided diagnostic software, is expected to greatly enhance the district’s capacity for Tuberculosis…

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Canada to Withdraw Digital Services Tax in Bid to Revive U.S trade Talks

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1042 EAT on Monday 30 June 2025 Canada will withdraw its proposed digital services tax  a levy targeting online companies  in an effort to revive stalled trade negotiations with the United States, the federal government announced on Sunday. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on Friday…

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BREAKING NEWS: Brentford Appoints Andrews as New Head Coach

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi updated at 19:11 EAT on Friday 27 June 2025 Brentford, London — Brentford Football Club has officially appointed Mark Andrews as the club’s new head coach, ushering in a new era for the Bees as they prepare for the upcoming Premier League season. The announcement was made this morning via the…

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UK Police Arrest Four Following Pro-Palestinian Protest at Military Base

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1712 EAT on Friday 27 June 2025 UK police have arrested four people in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest at a Royal Air Force base in England, during which military aircraft were vandalised. The protest, claimed by the direct-action group Palestine Action, took place on June 20 at…

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