Rome — As the solemn bells of St. Peter’s Basilica echoed through Rome on Easter Monday, they signaled not only the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, but also a profound pause across Italy’s most beloved pastime…
Grammy-nominated singer Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud. The verdict was delivered in federal court after an extensive investigation into…
The African journalism fraternity is in mourning following the passing of legendary broadcaster Shaka Ssali, the longtime host of Voice of America’s (VOA) flagship program, Straight Talk Africa. Ssali, a revered journalist known for his incisive interviews and fearless reporting,…
Isaneez Emmanuel, a name etched in Ugandan cricket history, is set to guide the nation’s U19 team as they embark on a crucial journey to Nigeria, aiming for their fourth ICC U19 Cricket World Cup appearance. Emmanuel, who delivered a…
After an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally begun their journey back to Earth. The duo departed the ISS early Tuesday morning aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule,…
In a historic move to expand access to higher education, Harvard University has announced that undergraduate tuition will be free for students from families earning up to $200,000 annually. The initiative, part of an aggressive expansion of the university’s financial…
In a landmark verdict that has sent shockwaves through legal and diplomatic circles, Lady Justice Lydia Mugambe, a distinguished Ugandan High Court judge and United Nations tribunal member, has been convicted by an Oxford Crown Court jury on multiple charges,…
In a striking demonstration of resolve, Pope Francis has initiated a sweeping three-year process to advance reforms within the global Catholic Church, underscoring his determination to continue leading despite battling double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff, currently hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli…
In a decisive shift for Canada’s political landscape, former central banker Mark Carney has been elected leader of the Liberal Party, securing his place as the country’s next prime minister. Carney, 59, replaces Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in…
A United Nations judge, Lydia Mugambe, broke down in tears while testifying at Oxford Crown Court on Thursday as she denied allegations of human trafficking and forced labor. The 49-year-old Ugandan High Court judge and former Oxford University PhD student…
