Kenya’s former Chief Justice David Maraga said he was arrested Monday alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park. Police fired tear gas canisters at the protesters who were marching outside the park while carrying banners with messages denouncing land grabs. Maraga was detained and later released while staging a sit-in on a major road outside the national park’s main gate. He was wearing a green T-shirt similar to those worn by other activists. The police have yet to comment on the reason for his arrest. Maraga wrote on X that he was arrested while heading to present...

In an unprecedented move, the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was suspended from his duties late Monday, after the court’s oversight body referred British barrister Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings. The 56-year-old is facing allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide, in a scandal that has dragged on for more than two years. He has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing. A final decision on Khan’s fate is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if Khan can remain in his job at...

Growing up witnessing the devastating effects of HIV in her family and community in South Africa pushed Olwam Plaatjie to start using preventive HIV medications three years ago. “Sometimes they’d lose weight, they would get sick and have to go to the clinic, and I didn’t want that for me,” she told The Associated Press. “I’d see the people I live with taking (antiretroviral) pills for HIV every day, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle that life.” The 19-year-old is one of thousands of South Africans who signed up for clinical trials of lenacapavir, a highly effective,...

Real Madrid Football Club Florentino Pérez welcomed Pope Leon XIV at the Bernabéu, where a gathering with the diocesan community of Madrid took place. The president of Real Madrid presented the pontiff with a personalized jersey of the FC featuring his first name (Robert F. Prevost) and the number 1, along with a replica of the stadium.

Kaja Kallas: “The Middle East is stuck in phases of peace talks and fragile ceasefires.Tehran’s drones continue to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. “Ministers were clear that Iran’s actions are unacceptable. In response, EU Member States in Brussels today sanctioned Iranians over restricting naval traffic in the Strait. “This is the first time the EU applies its new freedom of navigation sanctions regime.”

Mirra Andreeva is a Russian professional tennis player who made international headlines as a teenage prodigy.  At 19 years old, she won the 2026 French Open, becoming the youngest women’s Grand Slam champion in singles since Monica Seles in 1992. Right-handed Andreeva is primarily known for her composure, outstanding court sense, and baseline stability. She Solidified her status as the sport’s brightest young star by defeating Maja Chwalinska to secure her first major singles title. “You’re so young and talented. It’s so annoying,” Chwalinska told Andreeva during the awards ceremony. During the trophy presentation, Andreeva took the unusual step of...

Nigerian footballer Zadok Yohanna was born in Bauchi, who moved to Kaduna on his own as a young boy to chase a football dream. Flew to Sweden less than a year ago. At  18 years old, Brighton signed him for £21.5 million, beating some of the biggest clubs in world football to secure his signature. Zadok Yohanna joins Brighton from AIK Stockholm on a contract until June 2031, winning the race against 4 clubs.