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Education Minister Julius Ogamba verified the casualty toll at Utumishi Girls School in Nakuru County, while senior police commander Masoud Mwinyi leads an ongoing search for students who fled the overnight incident.

Norwegian researchers are deploying artificial intelligence and satellite imagery to map vegetation damage in the Arctic archipelago, addressing management challenges posed by rising visitor numbers and fragile ecosystems.

Reports from The Wall Street Journal, The Times and The New York Times suggest Moscow is weighing forced conscription amid casualty figures of 500,000, while UK intelligence warns of a broader European conflict.

Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a man in his 40s, believed to be the group leader, as cross-border tracking efforts intensify.

As grid constraints stall projects in the United States, Beijing leverages abundant cheap electricity and modular data centre deployment to close the gap in artificial intelligence capacity.

Health officials confirm at least 10 deaths, including four children, in Gaza City attack hours after Mohammad Odeh’s funeral, while Gaza’s Government Media Office cites over 3,000 alleged violations of the nominal truce.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere confirm exploratory discussions, reflecting broader continental anxieties regarding US security guarantees.

The French government is expected to take steps on Thursday to remove language from its statutes that defined individuals in its colonies as "moveable goods", a move framed as part of the nation's ongoing reckoning with its historical role in the transatlantic slave trade.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has secured clearance to compete in the United States despite a 'very high' national risk assessment for Ebola, with the team relocating preparations to Europe to satisfy isolation mandates.

A 34-year-old woman faces charges for entering a declared conflict zone and joining ISIL, coinciding with the final wave of repatriations from Roj camp and broader investigations into enslavement-related crimes.

Reports indicate significant resistance from regional powers as Washington seeks to link a peace agreement with Iran to Arab recognition of Israel.

The official, appointed by the Cambodian government to handle visa issuance, is accused of omitting fees from domestic contracts, raising questions about financial transparency in consular roles.

Tehran denies damage from US bombardment while Kuwait intercepts missiles and Israel orders evacuations in Lebanon

The 2025 Africa Industrialisation Index reveals a structural shift in continental manufacturing leadership, with Morocco edging out South Africa. Despite regional gains, the report warns that fragmented markets and weak integration continue to constrain Africa’s share of global output.

President Emmanuel Macron calls law an 'offence' but stops short of apology or financial commitment

Cricket authorities and former internationals have praised the teenager’s technique and potential as Rajasthan Royals advance to the second qualifier against the Gujarat Titans.

With clay now comprising just 16% of 31,000 recognised facilities, the French Tennis Federation’s hybrid-court initiatives face criticism as insufficient to restore traditional formative experience for local players.

With Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to secure a decisive majority, experts and opposition groups characterise the June 1 parliamentary vote as a symbolic exercise rather than a genuine contest, amid ongoing regional instability and a crackdown on media.

Sixteen pupils died and 74 were injured in a Thursday morning fire in Gilgil, prompting a cordoned-off scene and ongoing search-and-rescue operations.

The reorganised system, launched on 28 May 2026, aims to improve public understanding of weather-related threats through structured alert levels.

The endorsement arrives amid a tight race and follows a visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring Washington’s strategic interest in Armenia’s westward shift.

The World Health Organization has elevated its national risk assessment for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to very high following a surge in cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, prompting immediate border closures and quarantine mandates across multiple jurisdictions.

The Ghanaian government has welcomed the first group of citizens evacuated from South Africa, marking the start of a repatriation effort driven by reported anti-immigrant tensions in the neighbouring country.

As Armenia prepares for June 7 parliamentary elections, a tenfold increase in online misinformation has emerged, involving domestic political actors, foreign interests, and sophisticated AI tools that blur the lines between fact and fabrication.

The Trump administration imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran’s maritime agency while Brent crude climbs past $96 amid fragile ceasefire talks.

NHK reports that a man in his 40s, who fled abroad after a fatal attack on a family, acquired the suspected weapon at a home centre before the crime.

With cases more than doubling in early 2026, experts warn that the abrupt cessation of USAID funding has critically weakened the institutional capacity required to meet the 2030 elimination target.

The software engineer, based in Switzerland, faces commodities and wire fraud charges after allegedly exploiting internal knowledge of Google’s 2025 Year in Search results.

The Israeli military has declared the area south of the Zahrani River a combat zone, marking the first time residents have been ordered to evacuate the entire territory north of the border.

NHK News Japan reports on Shohei Ohtari’s dual-role performance during the May 27 match, highlighting his ninth solo home run of the season.

An unprecedented heatwave across Europe has prompted Parisians to swim in the Saint-Martin canal, directly defying local prohibitions in a bid to cool off.

Munetaka Murakami’s performance against the Minnesota Twins places him at the top of the Major League Baseball leaderboard, according to NHK News Japan.

While major economic institutions report only minor employment impacts to date, the shift in tone coincides with high-profile initial public offerings and ongoing corporate restructuring linked to automation.

President Trump warns of further action if no deal is reached, while regional conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza intensify.

President Donald Trump warns Iran is 'negotiating on fumes' as tensions escalate during peace talks

Officials tell NHK that a drone base in Iran was targeted, yet the broader truce remains active despite the escalation.

The United States has returned Francesca Albanese to its sanctions roster, overriding a temporary injunction granted by US District Judge Richard Leon in May 2026.

The Ugandan government has sealed its land border with the Democratic Republic of Congo for a period of four weeks, a containment measure enacted in response to the ongoing Ebola epidemic that the World Health Organization has classified as a global health emergency.

President Donald Trump states Washington will "finish the job" if negotiations fail, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledges limited progress in talks stalled since April.

The former first lady’s comments shed new light on the pivotal moment that led to the suspension of the Democratic campaign.

The Bolivian executive has issued a stark warning to demonstrators, signalling a shift in tone as the standoff persists without resolution.

The interim government’s choice of a non-US firm, recommended by a former envoy, has sparked debate over fairness and governance standards.

Prime ministers sign agreement at London bunker as GCHQ chief warns of relentless hybrid threats