A devastating crash on the Kampala-Gulu highway in western Uganda killed at least 63 people early Wednesday morning. According to the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred after midnight near Kitaleba Village in Kiryandongo District. Two buses travelling in opposite directions attempted overtaking manoeuvres and collided head-on, triggering a chain reaction that involved a lorry…
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. His death has deeply saddened the global chess community, as many regarded him as one of the most brilliant players of his generation. The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where he served as Grandmaster-in-Residence, confirmed the news. His family described the loss…
The endangered North Atlantic right whale has shown signs of recovery, with its estimated population reaching 384 an increase of eight individuals compared to the previous year. Researchers attribute the uptick to strengthened conservation measures and increased focus on reducing human impacts at sea. What Drove the Recovery Scientists point out that Canada’s protective measures,…
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could determine whether people who regularly use marijuana can legally own firearms. This comes after the Court’s 2022 decision that said gun laws must align with the nation’s historical traditions. The case involves Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas man charged with having a gun while admitting…
Police arrested 49-year-old Billy Joe Cagle at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his family reported his threats to open fire. Their decision to speak up prevented a possible tragedy. According to officials, Cagle drove to the airport with an AR-15 rifle and several rounds of ammunition. He parked near the terminal and walked toward the…
Japan’s parliament elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister on October 21, 2025. The vote followed a last-minute coalition deal between her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum. She won 237 votes in the lower house, just four over what…
At a key meeting of the International Maritime Organization in London, delegates gathered to vote on the first global carbon fee for shipping emissions. However, the United States, led by President Trump’s administration, strongly opposed the proposal. As a result, the decision was delayed for another year. The delay followed tense negotiations, heated debates, and…
Sanae Takaichi is close to becoming Japan’s first female prime minister after the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) reached a new coalition deal with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP). The agreement came after weeks of political uncertainty and internal negotiations. As a result, Takaichi’s leadership bid now looks stronger than ever. Conservative Vision and Historic Moment…
U.S. President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former New York congressman George Santos. He made the announcement during a rally in Florida, calling it an act of fairness. The decision immediately fueled reactions across the political spectrum. Trump said Santos had been “treated unfairly” and deserved another chance to rebuild his life….
Ivory Coast has tightened restrictions on public protests ahead of its presidential election. Authorities say the move will help prevent unrest and keep the peace. However, many opposition groups see it as a threat to free expression. The Ministry of Interior announced that all demonstrations now need government approval. Officials explained that recent protests often…
