The World Will Blow Past 1.5°C Climate Target Within 4 Years — UN Warns
Global emissions continue to rise despite Paris Agreement pledges, raising the risk of severe climate impacts worldwide. A landmark report
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Local Government Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike
Kampala, UgandaThe Uganda Local Government Workers Union has issued a national warning, threatening a countrywide strike if the government does
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Ukraine Charges 7 in $100M Energy Corruption Scandal
Kyiv, UkraineUkraine has formally charged seven individuals linked to a massive $100 million bribery and kickback scheme involving its nuclear
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I Stockholm Bus Crash Kills 3, Injures 3
Stockholm, SwedenA double-decker bus crashed into a bus shelter in Stockholm’s Östermalm district on 14 November 2025, leaving three people
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IMF Prepares Mission to Ukraine With Anti-Corruption Reforms Front and Center
New York, KyivThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is about to dispatch a mission to Kyiv to assess Ukraine’s financial needs
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Chinese Taikonauts Touch Down Safely After Space Debris Damages Return Capsule
Three Chinese astronauts — Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie — have returned safely to Earth after their originally
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U.S. Clears $330 Million Arms Package for Taiwan — First Under Trump
Washington, USAThe United States has approved a roughly $330 million military sale to Taiwan, covering non-standard spare and repair parts
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East Africa’s Electric Mobility Wave Accelerates with $100 m Funding Round
A game‑changing $100 million investment into EV‑maker spanning Uganda/Kenya/Rwanda marks a turning point for Africa’s low‑carbon transport future. Kampala, UgandaAfrican electric
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THE URBAN GAZETTE — WEEKEND CITY GUIDE
A curated list of top experiences in Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and Fort Portal. 🌞 Saturday Morning Brunch at
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Media Trust Meltdown: Lessons from America’s News Crisis
As U.S. confidence in the press hits record lows, journalists everywhere — from New York to Nairobi — face a
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