East Africa
Uganda: Uganda Bets On Science for Growth
[Independent (Kampala)] Over five years, the country has invested in STI to shift from commodities to industrial and knowledge-based production
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‘He’s gone missing’ – Hill questions Russell’s mindset
On The Chequered Flag podcast, former Formula 1 drivers Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya discuss George Russell's mindset at Mercedes following a difficult weekend at the 2026 Miami Grand…
World
How a onetime top Dodgers prospect became an advisor to four U.S. presidents
David Lesch was supposed to have a distinguished career with the Dodgers after being drafted by the team. Instead, he became Middle East political expert.
Angola
Angola and Zambia Strengthen Cooperation in Defence and Security
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The holding of the 34th Meeting of the Permanent Joint Commission on Defence and Security between Angola and Zambia will strengthen bilateral cooperation and allow for a…
Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Bryan Adams Electrifies Dougga Theatre in Unforgettable Night
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Rock legend Bryan Adams made a powerful and emotionally charged performance on Sunday evening at the historic Roman theatre of Dougga, captivating a diverse audience…
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Montoya weighs in on rising Mercedes rivalry
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya weighs in on the rising rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after the Miami Grand…
World
Nevada’s hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake
A flurry of seismic activity recently has struck Nevada, including a magnitude 5.7 earthquake 45 miles east of Reno that was powerful enough to cause moderate-to-strong shaking in the small…
World
Inside Israel’s AI targeting system: How data from a phone become a death sentence
The Israeli military has used a targeting system powered by artificial intelligence to launch what it says are attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Politics
Democratic leaders want an affordability debate on AI. Critics say they’re ducking the real fight.
The party that hopes to reclaim control of Congress in the November election remains divided on its approach to Big Tech’s top priority.
Albania
Monday Briefing from the Balkans: May 4, 2026
Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.
Article/Blog
With Alcaraz out of the French Open is it now Sinner vs the rest of the world?
"It's Jannik Sinner vs the rest of the world." With Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open through injury, what does it mean for tennis?
Africa
Far Rabat’s Long 41-Year Wait for Another Shot At the Trophy
[CAF] FAR Rabat will step onto the continental stage once again next week with history within reach, as the Moroccan giants prepare to face South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in the…
Birds
Lasers, hawks and even guns haven’t solved the UK’s pigeon problem. There is a better way | Sydney Lobe
Councils spend heavily on grisly yet ineffective methods. Why won’t they consider a proven, low-cost and humane strategy?By some estimates there are almost 3 million pigeons residing in London, which…
Health
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
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2 U.S. service members missing after military exercises in Morocco
Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.
Global development
Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest
Exclusive: amid unrest, President William Ruto promised to give all Kenyans access to healthcare. But the algorithm favours the rich, an investigation has foundAn AI system used to predict how…
All Countries
Tisza’s Victory Offers Historic Opportunity for Media Freedom Reform in Hungary
While Tisza’s landslide election victory offers an opportunity to rejuvenate press freedom after 16 years of backsliding, unwinding Fidesz’s media capture model will be complex, but essential for achieving wider…
Legal and Judicial Affairs
Nigeria Condemns Killing of Mali’s Defence Minister
[Premium Times] Mr Camara died after sustaining injuries in the VBIED attack.
Mozambique
About Shrinking Penises Have Led to 39 Deaths
[AIM] Maputo -- The wave of disinformation alleging that mysterious sorcerers have stolen or shrunk the penises of their victims have led to riots in which 39 people have been…
Algeria
Algeria Will Not Compromise Its Independence, Wealth – President Tebboune
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed that Algeria will not compromise its independence or wealth, which belongs exclusively to Algerians, stressing the importance of…
Algeria
Free Speech Guaranteed With Due Respect for Republic Laws – President Tebboune
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reaffirmed that the freedom of expression is guaranteed in Algeria, on the condition that the laws of the…
Algeria
All Conditions in Place to Ensure Electoral Process Integrity, President Tebboune Says
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, affirmed that all conditions are in place to guarantee the integrity of the electoral process, adding that the…
Climate
Govt Maps 59 Flood-Prone Areas in Tana River As Flood Risk Escalates Nationwide
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County as heavy rains continue to trigger rising river levels…
Economy, Business and Finance
Madagascar Revives Vara Mada Mining Project As Key Investment Awaits Approval
[RFI] Madagascar's largest mining venture - dormant for more than two decades - is gaining momentum once again. Formerly known as "Base Toliara" and rebranded "Vara Mada" in December 2025,…
Arms and Military Affairs
Shock At Mali Attacks, and Fear of What May Be to Come
[The New Humanitarian] Bamako -- The weekend attacks were of unprecedented coordination and scale.
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F1: Chequered Flag
Harry is joined by Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya to review the Miami Grand Prix
World
Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
Rudolph W. Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday.
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Rugby Union Weekly
Johann van Graan chats to Chris & Paul Grayson in Bordeaux after Bath’s semi-final defeat
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Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.
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Antonelli steps up his level in dramatic fashion
Kimi Antonelli's first season in F1 showed occasional promise, but nothing that suggested this was going to come next, writes Andrew Benson.
Middle East
Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched – and ready for revenge
Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.
Economy
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?
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Antonelli ‘stupendous’ and Leclerc’s ‘lairy final lap’ – driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.
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Antonelli ‘stupendous’ and Leclerc’s ‘lairy final lap’ – driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix.
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Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix and take a commanding championship lead.
Formula One 2026
Kimi Antonelli is Italian ‘superstar’ like Jannik Sinner, says Mercedes’ Toto Wolff
Teenager extends lead in drivers’ title raceWolff says Miami Grand Prix win was his best yetThe Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has praised the victory by his driver Kimi Antonelli…