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Netanyahu’s two faces: Condemning violent Israeli settlers while backing far-right extremists
Israeli settlers standing near seized properties belonging to the Palestinian Al-Tubasi family in the West Bank village of Jalud on Aug 25.LONDON – “A handful of lawless rioters” is how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the widespread violence inflicted over the weekend by Israeli Jewish settlers on Palestinians in the occupied territories of the West Bank.Netanyahu claimed that he expects the Israeli army, police and the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence service, to arrest these rioters and “bring them to justice”.
Read briefingAnother cop linked to murder of Dr Mutiso seized in Uganda
One of the police officers on the run and linked to the murder of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso has been arrested while in hiding in Kampala, Uganda.
Read briefingUDA intensifies grassroots mobilisation ahead of 2026 party elections
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Read briefing'That mentality was what we really relied on' - Michael Carrick thrilled as Manchester United bounce back to thrash Ipswich Town
'That mentality was what we really relied on' - Michael Carrick thrilled as Manchester United bounce back to thrash Ipswich Town Goal.comMan Utd vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League score updates, news, prediction, lineups and how to watch or stream Sky SportsBruno Fernandes: Captain still setting the standard with Man Utd hat-trick BBCCarrick reveals what he said at half-time Official Manchester United WebsiteManchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town: Premier League
Read briefingSmartphone demand shifts to more expensive models
Smartphone demand shifts to more expensive models Bangkok PostSmartphone Shipments Set for Record 16.7% Drop in 2026, as the Memory Crisis Hits Full Force IDC | Trusted Tech IntelligenceSo long, bargains. The budget smartphone era is ending Tech AdvisorCheap smartphones are dead. Apple doesn’t care ComputerworldIs memory chip crunch wiping out ₹10K smartphone market in India? The Hindu
Read briefingJose Andres renews call for investigation into WCK Gaza staff killings
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés is renewing his call for an independent investigation into Israeli strikes that killed seven aid workers in Gaza in April 2024. The workers were traveling in three clearly marked vehicles on a route approved by and in compliance with Israeli authorities.
Read briefingMore than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding, park service says
More than 20 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding, park service says CNN
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Read briefingUS forces strike two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island, US official says
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Aug 28.WASHINGTON - US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Aug 30, a US official said, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.“I can confirm that earlier today US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into Strait of Hormuz,” the US official said.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the attack killed and wounded several soldiers and citizens, and would be met with a “response and punishment” from Tehran, Iranian state media reported.Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the US carried out a drone strike on the island.US President Donald Trump said last week that all mines had been detonated or removed from the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran has been told that any ship or boat placing new mines will be destroyed.The last known US strikes on Iran were in late July as the war has reached a stalemate in recent weeks with Washington threatening to impose costly sanctions on countries that support Iran.The US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28 and Iran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states that host US bases. The Iran war has now crossed its six-month mark.US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions. Eighteen US service members have been killed in the conflict.The war has led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which before the conflict used to see a transit of about a fifth of the world’s oil barrels consumed. REUTERS
Read briefingNepal flood relief vehicles trapped as heavy rain turns roads to mud
Heavy rain has hampered relief efforts in Nepal where thousands remain missing after flash floods hit its border with Tibet.
Read briefing‘Opening a new chapter’: Syria reopens embassy in Libya after talks
Syrian foreign minister and Libyan PM agree to cooperation committee and reopening of diplomatic missions closed for 14 years.Syria and Libya have agreed to reopen Syria’s embassy in Tripoli, which has been closed for 14 years, and reactivate a committee for coordinating bilateral ties during talks between Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah of Libya’s internationally recognised government and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.Al-Shaibani arrived in Tripoli on Sunday to meet with Libyan officials, according to a statement from Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU).Libya has been split since 2014 between the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, led by Dbeibah, and an eastern administration, led by Osama Hammad and backed by renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar. Representatives of Libya’s rival governments signed a deal on Sunday to hold national elections within two years.Damascus and Tripoli signed an agreement to reactivate the Libyan-Syrian Joint Higher Committee, a committee at the prime ministerial level tasked with coordinating political, economic and social ties between the two countries.Dbeibah and al-Shaibani also agreed to open a Syrian consulate in Benghazi, raising the level of diplomatic representation between the two states.The talks covered security cooperation and counterterrorism, according to the GNU statement. The two sides also discussed consular services and the status of prisoners, detainees and refugees from both countries.Economically, they addressed unresolved financial dues between Libyan and Syrian institutions. The Syrian foreign minister also met with Libya’s oil and gas minister and the country’s investment authority chief to discuss energy and investment cooperation.The Syrian embassy in Libya has been closed since 2012 after Libya’s then-Transitional National Council recognised the Syrian opposition and diplomatic relations between the two countries were severed during then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.Syrian opposition forces ousted al-Assad in December 2024, ending 61 years of Baath Party rule.In August 2025, a Syrian delegation raised the post-Assad Syrian flag over the Tripoli embassy, signalling that its reopening was imminent.Dbeibah called Sunday’s meeting the start of “a new chapter” in their relations, saying it should be “based on shared interests, practical cooperation and addressing outstanding issues”.
Read briefingAaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams
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Read briefingVideo: Raging floodwaters sweep away lorry in the Philippines
Video footage shows a lorry being swept away by raging floodwaters in Rodriguez as torrential monsoon rains batter the Philippines. According to local media reports, the passengers managed to escape the vehicle before it fell into a creek.
Read briefingChildhood adversity may put women at higher risk for postpartum depression years later
Childhood adversity may put women at higher risk for postpartum depression years later Medical Xpress
Read briefingUS forces strike Iranian launchers on Larak island in Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in the first military action in a month, a US official said Sunday. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the US attack on Larak island killed and wounded several Iranian fighters and civilians, and vowed to punish those responsible.
Read briefingMan, 53, murdered, body dumped and set ablaze in Nyamira banana plantation
Police in Nyamira County launched investigations into the murder of a 53-year-old man whose body was found dumped and partially burnt in a banana plantation within his family compound.The body of Mark Ondiek Otawa was discovered on August 27, in a banana plantation in Nyamira South Sub-County, two days after he was last seen leaving his home to pick tea.Police officers visited the scene and established that the deceased was likely murdered elsewhere before his body was transported to the family land.Investigators further established that the body had been set ablaze after being dumped at the scene. The police said the head had suffered extensive injuries and was described as having been “totally dismantled”, while there was also a deep cut on the left shoulder.Both legs had been extensively eaten, apparently by dogs, leaving the bones exposed.A panga and a torch were recovered at the scene and taken as possible exhibits as detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing.Otawa was last seen alive at about 6am on August 27 when he left his home to go and pick tea.His body was later discovered at about 4pm by his 14-year-old daughter, who was on her way to fetch vegetables.The scene was processed and documented by Crime Scene Investigation officers from Nyamira as detectives began piecing together the circumstances surrounding the murder.The body was subsequently moved to the Nyamira County Referral Hospital mortuary, where it is being preserved pending a postmortem examination.Police have not indicated whether any arrests have been made, as investigations into the murder continue.And police in Lamu East Sub-County are investigating an alleged murder reported in Kizingitini Village, where officers were forced to retreat after encountering a hostile group of youths armed with crude weapons.Police officers who proceeded to the reported scene were met by a group of angry youths who allegedly confronted them while armed with various crude weapons.Attempts by the officers to calm the youths and gain access to the house to verify the report were unsuccessful, with the situation becoming increasingly volatile.The officers were forced to withdraw to Kizingitini Police Station and requested reinforcement from Faza Police Station.Upon arrival of the reinforcement team, officers returned to the reported scene and found the house locked from outside.The area chief informed the officers that the alleged body had already been removed from the house and taken to an unknown location within the village.Police were unable to establish the whereabouts of the body or immediately determine what had happened to Bwamadi.Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the reported incident, locate the alleged body and determine whether a murder occurred.Police officers remained on standby in the area as efforts to gather information and prevent any further escalation continued.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefingBarcelona close to deal for Arsenal’s Jesus
Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus worth £8.6m (10m euros).A deal for the Brazil international is believed to be at an advanced stage and, while the finer details still require finalising, the transfer is expected to be completed before Tuesday’s deadline.Napoli had shown an interest in Jesus, but the 29-year-old is set to join last season’s Spanish league champions and will travel for a medical on Monday.Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022, scoring 32 goals and adding 22 assists in 123 appearances for the Gunners.Speaking to the media on Thursday, Arsenalmanager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Jesus was not training with the squad before Monday’s Premier League game against Aston Villa (20:00 BST).When asked whether that meant Jesus was leaving, Arteta said: “Personal situations, whatever they are, I think it’s clear.”Jesus would be Barcelona’s third signing from a Premier League club this summer, following the arrivals of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle and Rodri from Manchester City.Earlier this week, Barcelona’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez – also an Arsenal target – appeared to end as sources told BBC Sport that Atletico would not negotiate with their Spanish rivals.It looked as though Barcelona were not planning to sign another striker in the event of failing to capture Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, who continue to make a deal extremely difficult.However, the unexpected availability of Gabriel Jesus has changed Barca’s approach. The Brazilian was not initially part of the club’s plans, but the circumstances surrounding his situation at Arsenal have opened the door to a move.Barcelona have taken advantage of the fact that he is no longer as prominent in Arsenal’s squad as he has been, especially with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres now ahead of him in the pecking order.With Jesus’ Arsenal contract running until the summer of 2027, the club are willing to consider his departure for a fee rather than losing him on a free transfer next year.The main question surrounding the move to Barca is Jesus’ injury history. He has suffered significant knee problems during his time at Arsenal. An anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee, suffered in January 2025, kept him out for 10 months.None of these necessarily means Barcelona will abandon their long-term interest in Alvarez.Following Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres’ departures from the club, Barcelona wanted to add a natural centre-forward to their attacking options. Jesus offers something different from a traditional number nine, with his ability to operate across the front line and contribute to the build-up making him an attractive option for Hansi Flick.If the deal is completed, Flick will be adding a highly experienced forward to his squad. Jesus made 27 appearances for Arsenal last season in all competitions, scoring six goals, while his six-season spell at Manchester City produced 236 appearances and 95 goals.For Barca, the move represents a relatively low-cost opportunity to add experience, versatility and Premier League pedigree to their attack.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefingTwo suspects arrested, hotel property recovered after Homa Bay Tourist Hotel attack
Police in Homa Bay arrested two men and recovered a range of items allegedly stolen during an attack and robbery at Homa Bay Tourist Hotel earlier this month.The two suspects, were arrested on Saturday evening after police and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) raided a rental house in Homa Bay Town following a tip-off.Police said the raid was part of investigations into the August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel, during which a group of organised goons allegedly vandalised the facility and stole various items.This was ahead of a rally by the Linda Mwananchi brigade in the town. Clashes between two groups later on left at least five people dead and 50 injured.Police are still investigating the drama amid claims of interference from the political class.Among the items recovered during the raid were seven wooden hotel dining chairs, two blue high-density mattresses, a Homa Bay Tourist Hotel office stamp, a black rhino sculpture and an Alipu subwoofer music system fitted with three speakers.Other recovered items included an Ecomax freezer, two wall clocks, five electricity extension cable sockets, a Panasonic telephone receiver, a motor vehicle air-conditioning component, a Safaricom Saji-Pro phone and three hotel bed sheets.The suspects were arrested and escorted to Homa Bay Police Station together with the recovered items, which were booked as exhibits.The two men were booked in connection with a charge of robbery with violence and were expected to be arraigned before the Homa Bay Law Courts on Monday.The arrests mark a major development in investigations into the August 15 attack as detectives continue efforts to establish the identities and roles of other people who may have been involved in the incident.The incident was condemned amid blame games. Police have also been accused of taking sides in the incident and others.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefingCoronation Street's Dolly Parton story continues - just days after iconic star's death
Coronation Street's Dolly Parton story continues - just days after iconic star's death Digital SpyCoronation Street's Betsy Swain star supported after joining tributes Manchester Evening NewsThe timing of this Coronation Street Dolly Parton reference is actually spooky… TVGuide.co.ukCoronation Street surprises fans with 'poignant' tribute to Dolly Parton Daily MirrorA Dolly Parton reference made its way into Corrie's latest episode following news of the country icon's death 💔 facebook.com
Read briefingMan, 34, beheaded in Bungoma murder incident
Police in Cheptais, Bungoma County, have launched investigations into the gruesome murder of a 34-year-old man whose body was found beside a road in Toroso Village.The deceased, identified as Erastus Wechuli Wanyama, was discovered dead on Sunday near the Toroso-Tuikut murram road junction in Toroso Village, Sasur Sub-location, Sasur Location.Police visited the scene and found the man lying in a pool of blood in a supine position. He had been beheaded.Police later recovered his severed head about 800 metres from where the body was found. Dogs were reportedly scavenging on the head when officers arrived.The scene was processed and documented by investigators as they began efforts to establish what led to the killing and identify those responsible.The body was removed and taken to the Bungoma Referral Hospital mortuary, where it was preserved pending an autopsy.Detectives have commenced investigations into the killing and are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the murder and identify the perpetrators.And police in Kakamega are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an unidentified man whose decomposing body was found floating in River Isiukhu.The body, believed to be that of an African male adult in his mid-30s, was spotted in the river on Saturday evening within Rosterman Sub-location, Shirere Location, in Kakamega Central Sub-County.With the assistance of local divers and the Kakamega County Government rescue team, the officers managed to retrieve the decomposing body from the river.Police processed and documented the scene before moving the body to the Kakamega County General Hospital mortuary, where it was preserved pending identification and a postmortem examination.Police have launched investigations to establish the identity of the deceased and the circumstances under which he died and ended up in the river.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefingTwo-year-old boy drowns in dam in Nyandarua village
A two-year-old boy drowned after he slipped and fell into a nearby dam in North Kinangop, Nyandarua County.The deceased was reportedly at his home when the incident occurred on Saturday evening.The incident was reported at Kinangop Police Station at about 9.35pm after the child’s grandfather told police that he had been at home with his wife at about 6pm when another grandson arrived running and alerted them that the deceased had fallen into a nearby dam or water pan.The grandparents rushed to the water source and managed to retrieve the child before taking him to Engineer County Hospital for medical attention.Officers from Kinangop Police Station and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) visited the scene and documented the incident.The child’s body was moved to the hospital mortuary, where it was being preserved pending an autopsy. Police investigations into the drowning incident are ongoing.And a three-year-old girl died after she was electrocuted while playing with other children on the rooftop of an 18-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi.The deceased was playing on the rooftop of Tamam 2 Heights along Jam Street on Saturday evening when she accidentally stepped on an exposed live electricity cable.The incident was reported at about 6pm, prompting officers from Eastleigh North Police Station and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Starehe to rush to the scene.The child was rescued and rushed to Bilal Hospital, where she was pronounced dead on arrival.Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) officers from Starehe photographed and documented both the primary and secondary scenes as police began investigations into the circumstances surrounding the electrocution.The child’s body was subsequently moved to the 7th Street Mosque, where it was being preserved pending an autopsy.Police are investigating how the exposed live electricity cable came to be on the rooftop and whether any safety measures had been breached.Email your news TIPS to Editor@Kahawatungu.com — this is our only official communication channel
Read briefingAfrica’s instant payments hitting ‘regulatory wall’
Differences exist in anti-money laundering rules, transaction limits, exchange controls, consumer onboarding, data localisation and supervision.
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