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Read briefingHow currency shocks could affect Kenyan businesses, IMF report explains
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Read briefingTrump says he will demand some childhood vaccines be split into five shots
Trump says he will demand some childhood vaccines be split into five shots reuters.comSeparating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine could decrease access for Colorado parents The ConversationTrump Signs Executive Order Curtailing Childhood Vaccines, Reviving Unsubstantiated Autism Claims - Dividend Cut Risk careplusvn.comMore Vaccine Visits, More Distress? MedscapePrevention is a shared responsibility illinoistimes.com
Read briefingSyria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians
Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.Syrian security forces say they have arrested five former air force officers accused of involvement in air strikes on civilians during the rule of deposed President Bashar al-Assad.The former officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations in coordination with the Counter Terrorism Directorate, the head of Syria’s Internal Security Forces in the coastal Tartous province said in a statement on Friday.The detained officers were involved “in using the air force, airbases and field command centres to conduct intensive combat airstrikes targeting populated areas”, according to the statement.Colonel Abdul Aal Mohammad Abdul Aal said the detainees included pilots, field commanders and officers who served in operations rooms under the former regime.Those detained were identified as Major-General Mohammad Fajr Ali; Brigadier-General pilot Abdullah Ali Mualla; Colonel pilot Nidal Hussein Saleh; Colonel Mohammad Ali Salim; and Lieutenant-Colonel pilot Talib Abdul Karim Hassan.Investigations and military records indicated that the five, each according to his position and responsibilities, were involved in planning, directing and carrying out air strikes, Abdul Aal said.According to the security chief, aircraft, airbases and field command centres were used to conduct intensive strikes on populated areas, resulting in the destruction of residential neighbourhoods and infrastructure, forced displacement and extensive casualties.The forces said investigations were ongoing before the suspects’ referral for trial.Over more than 13 years of a civil war that claimed more than half a million lives, Syrian forces relentlessly shelled areas held by the rebels before al-Assad was toppled and the current government came to power.Since al-Assad was overthrown in December 2024, Syria’s new government has arrested dozens of former security officials.Earlier this month, Syrian authorities said they had arrested nine former pilots, including three generals accused of taking part in lethal bombings of towns and villages under al-Assad’s rule.Syria sentenced Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and five other security officials to death in absentia in August for atrocities committed during the civil war.The former president fled Syria as his government fell and is believed to be living in Russia.
Read briefingAt least 21 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams Pakistan mosque
A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.
Read briefingFour kidnappers killed as Malawi police rescue abducted British woman
The circumstances surrounding the kidnapping also remain under investigation, with authorities yet to provide details on the motive or whether other people may have been involved. Investigations are still underway, with further details expected as the inquiry progresses.
Read briefingPreliminary report on Mount Ololokwe crash shows helicopter struck rock formation before crashing, killing seven
The helicopter that crashed at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, killing all seven people on board, struck a rock formation near the summit while conducting a low-level flight close to the cliff face, a preliminary report released by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) on Friday showed.The Airbus EC130 B4, registration 5Y-GYM and operated by Lady Lori (Kenya) Limited, crashed at about 9:13 am on August 19, 2026 descending the mountainside and over a cliff before hitting the ground.“First responders accessed the hilly crash site and located the burning wreckage. Tragically, all seven occupants suffered fatal injuries. The helicopter was destroyed by impact forces and post-crash fire,” a statement from the Ministry of Transport that gives a brief overview of the report adds.The victims included the pilot Josh Outram, former Ecuadorian Chief of Intelligence Michele Sensi Contugi, his wife, Stephany Holihan, Roger Edward Duarte, José Alberto Suárez, Adam Hlavaty and Henry Parra.Ground marks consistent with an impact by the landing gear skid were identified at the scene.Following this ground contact, the helicopter likely tumbled down the steep slope and fell over the cliff.There were two distinct wreckage sites: one on the steep slope (point of impact)covering an area approximately 25 m x 50 m, and another at the base of the cliff (main crash site) measuring approximately 25 m x 15 m, the report says.A landing gear skid, door gas strut, and the left cargo door were recovered 1 m, 6 m, and 40 m, respectively, from the point of impact.Paint transfers left on the rocks indicated that the fuselage impacted the terrain while sliding down the slope.Furthermore, debris patterns and strike marks on the surrounding vegetation and rocks indicated that the main rotor had struck the ground.Some of the parts, like the sliding door, dummy door, and a landing gear skid, were moved to a central place at the top of the mountain by the local first responders.The remaining wreckage fell down the cliff and was destroyed by impact forces and the ensuing fire.The main rotor blades, although broken, were found attached to the mast. The tail rotor and boom were the only parts that survived fairly intact.Transport CS Davis Chirchir said in accordance with the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, investigators from the AAID were immediately deployed to undertake the onsite investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.“The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances, probable causes, and contributing factors of the accident. The sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident shall be the prevention of accidents and incidents. It is not the purpose of this activity to apportion blame or liability,” it adds.Chirchir further assured the public that aviation safety remains its highest priority and expressed commitment to continued engagement with all the parties affected until the investigation is concluded.The report said the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) notified the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) of the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development (SDAAD) in the Ministry of Roads and Transport of the accident involving an Airbus EC130B4 helicopter, registration 5Y-GYM, which occurred at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on 19 August 2026.AAID investigators were deployed to the site to conduct an initial onsite investigation and witness interviews.After the initial on-site investigation phase, the occurrence was classified as an “accident” in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Annex 13 provisions.Subsequently, in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 protocols, the AAID notified the Bureau d’enquêtes et d’analyses pour la sécurité de l’aviation civile / Bureauof Investigation and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA), France, as the aircraft accident investigation authority of the State of Design and Manufacture of the helicopter and engine.The BEA assigned an Accredited Representative (ACCREP) under ICAO Annex 13 to support the AAID investigation.The Junta Investigadora de Accidentes of the Republic of Ecuador as well as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States of America, the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom; and the Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV) of Italy, as the aircraft accident investigation authorities of the States that suffered fatalities to their citizens and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) were also informed.Airbus Helicopters (the airframe manufacturer), Safran Helicopter Engines (the engine manufacturer), and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) each assigned a Technical Advisor to support the investigation were notified.Additionally, the NTSB, AAIB, and ANSV each assigned an expert under the provisions of The Junta Investigadora de Accidentes of the Republic of Ecuador opted not to appoint an expert and requested that a copy of the Final Report be sent once it has been completed, the report says.
Read briefingPrince Harry plays pickleball with Birmingham pupils
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Read briefingGachagua questions Ruto administration’s handling of Safaricom-Vodacom share sale
Gachagua questions Ruto administration’s handling of Safaricom-Vodacom share sale People Daily
Read briefingKenya Power profit up by 2.1 per cent to Sh25 billion on higher electricity sales
Kenya Power profit up by 2.1 per cent to Sh25 billion on higher electricity sales The Eastleigh Voice
Read briefingKenya Power profit up by 2.1 per cent to Sh25 billion on higher electricity sales
Electricity revenue increased by Sh18.96 billion to Sh238.24 billion, while total electricity sales grew 12 per cent to 12,777 gigawatt-hours (GWh), from 11,403 GWh a year earlier.
Read briefingCMR GUIDE Misses Primary Endpoint, Indicates Possible Cardiac Death Reduction With ICDs
CMR GUIDE Misses Primary Endpoint, Indicates Possible Cardiac Death Reduction With ICDs HCPLive
Read briefingListening to One Type of Music Can Help You Make Healthier Food Choices, Study Reveals
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Read briefing$25 Million False Claims Act Settlement Against Global Consulting Firm Signals DOJ Fraud Division’s Continuing Scrutiny of Employment Practices
$25 Million False Claims Act Settlement Against Global Consulting Firm Signals DOJ Fraud Division’s Continuing Scrutiny of Employment Practices DentonsAlleged DEI-motivated hirings and promotions cost Accenture $25M in DOJ settlement HR DiveConsulting giant Accenture to pay £18.5m to settle probe into hiring practices City AMAccenture Settles Government Allegations Over DEI for $25 Million Insurance JournalAccenture agrees to $25 million DOJ settlement over hiring practices MSSP Alert
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Read briefingEritrean military among entities removed from US sanctions blacklist
The Eritrean individuals and organisations were specifically designated in November 2021, two months after the national emergency was declared. The US Treasury said at the time that the measures targeted Eritrean actors it accused of contributing to the crisis and conflict in Ethiopia.
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Read briefingTrump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House for ‘fake news’
The US president insists media outlets report ‘fiction and lies’ as he enforces new bans on White House access.United States President Donald Trump has announced that, effective immediately, CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House.On Friday, Trump posted on social media his displeasure with the media outlets’ coverage of his administration.“I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW … from the White House as a result of their constant “reporting” FAKE NEWS!” Trump wrote.“Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow.”Speaking to reporters later on Friday at the White House, Trump said the outlets “purposely write negative news.”“You get so tired of reading and seeing fake news,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. “They purposely write negative news, and they do that because they want to try and diminish the Republicans and a Republican administration. And honestly, we’ve done a fantastic job.”Asked why he is taking action now, Trump said it is because of the news organisations’s “cumulative” coverage.“We have a right under the US Constitution to do that reporting without hindrance or interference from the government. Should the ban which President Trump threatened go ahead, it would be an illegal assault on that fundamental and constitutionally-protected right,” the spokesperson said.Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reported from Washington that Trump’s ban will likely be challenged soon.“The United States has the First Amendment [of its Constitution] that says the government cannot restrict access to this sort of thing,” he said.“Other presidents have been angry at press coverage before. Lyndon B Johnson used to rail about it. Richard Nixon wondered whether or not he could ban certain people from the White House as well,” he said. “At every point, they were told it’s not a good look.”While in office, Trump has repeatedly criticised the press for what he says is unfair coverage and has verbally targeted reporters for their reporting.
Read briefingBeyond dollar rate: IMF identifies hidden warning signs CBK can use to spot shilling stress
Beyond dollar rate: IMF identifies hidden warning signs CBK can use to spot shilling stress People Daily
Read briefingRussia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’ Al JazeeraRussia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent' afp.comAward-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev labeled 'foreign agent' by Kremlin The Kyiv IndependentRussia labels acclaimed filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev a 'foreign agent' reuters.com
Read briefingBolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal in hopes of accessing external financing
Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal in hopes of accessing external financing reuters.comSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
Read briefingUEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row
UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was shelved after a backlash from European football.
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