Kenya school fire kills at least 10 students, media say
NAIROBI, May 28 – A dormitory fire in Kenya’s central region of Nakuru killed at least 10 students, media said on Thursday, citing a senior police official. Read More
Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
GENEVA, May 28 – Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report…
Chief Megaron vows to take the legacy of Brazil’s indigenous leader Raoni forward
PYKANY VILLAGE, Brazil, May 28 – Chief Megaron Txucarramae, a 75-year-old leader of Brazil’s Indigenous Kayapo people, has spent decades defending Indigenous rights, from securing the demarcation of his people’s…
US adds Persian Gulf Strait Authority to sanctions list, Treasury website shows
The authority is a body Iran has set up to manage requests for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
Amazon green-lights AI-generated shows for children
The shows were developed under an initiative in which AI was used to develop projects in a short time frame. Read More
Live snakes, dead bears and brain worms: Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s wild animal antics
Mr Kennedy is surrounded by controversy over his fringe views that edge into conspiracy theories. Read More
Russia says it captured two more Ukrainian villages, Ukraine casts doubt on the report
MOSCOW, May 27 – Russian troops have taken control of one village in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region and another in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 28, 2026. Read More
Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks
GAZA/CAIRO/DUBAI, May 27 – Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas’ armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a funeral procession on Wednesday, a day after…
Safety warnings issued after nine die in UK water incidents during heatwave
Periods of hot weather often correlate with a rise in accidental drownings, a water safety group warned. Read More