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Three U.S. residents are among the 37 defendants sentenced to execution by a military court on Friday for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May. The verdict, delivered on Friday and broadcast live on television, found the defendants guilty of…

An Italian father and son duo have been handed a fine of 60 million Sri Lankan rupees (approximately $200,000 or £150,000) for their attempt to smuggle hundreds of endemic insects, including 92 butterfly species, out of Sri Lanka's Yala National Park. The incident took place on May 8, 2024. Luigi…

The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of killing four people at a high school in Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. Colin Gray, 54, now faces multiple serious charges including four counts of involuntary manslaughter…

Namibia is currently grappling with its most severe drought in a century, leading to widespread food insecurity and necessitating drastic measures to support its population. In response to this crisis, the Namibian government has approved a plan to slaughter 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants…

In July 2019, a 10-year-old girl in Entonet, Kajiado South, Kenya, was rescued from a forced marriage to a 45-year-old man. The rescue operation, led by police officers and anti-female genital mutilation (FGM) activist Dorcas Parit, was initiated after a villager alerted authorities to the ongoing…

The family of Ruvarashe Takamhanya, an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe, is seeking a personal apology from the diplomat involved. The incident occurred in June when Ruvarashe was struck by a vehicle driven by the diplomat while on her way to school in Dema, a town…

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. This decision concludes extensive speculation about Harris' vice-presidential selection as she prepares to challenge Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump who has tapped Ohio Senator JD Vance…

President Joe Biden has made the momentous decision to withdraw from his re-election bid, effectively concluding his extensive political career and reshaping the landscape of the upcoming presidential race. At 81 years old, Biden found himself unable to overcome growing concerns within his party…

Former President Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania was abruptly interrupted when shots were fired prompting his swift evacuation from the stage. Trump sustained a minor injury with blood visible on the side of his head and ear. Law enforcement officials have confirmed that Trump is safe and…

24-year-old Edward Awebwa has been sentenced to six years in prison for posting a video on TikTok that was deemed offensive to President Yoweri Museveni and his family. The case highlights the ongoing tension between digital activism and government control in the East African nation. Awebwa was…