Politics
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Nets $355 Million in North America, Nears Record Opening
The latest Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland earned $355M domestically, the second biggest debut ever behind Avengers: Endgame.
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Politics
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Magadi Residents Demand Community Benefits Before Tata Chemicals Resumes Operations
Magadi community supports suspension of Tata Chemicals, urging compliance with mining laws and a binding development agreement before reopening.
Politics
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Moses Kuria Predicts Parliament Will Adopt Expanded Executive Model Mirroring BBI
Moses Kuria forecasts constitutional changes to create a Prime Minister and two deputies, vindicating Uhuru and Raila's BBI vision amid political pressures.
Politics
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Former IOC Marketing Chief Declares Infantino’s FIFA Leadership ‘Over’ Amid Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting backlash after scrapping a $4.2bn private investment plan, with critics calling his leadership 'radioactive'.
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Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide Amid Worsening Wildfires in Greece
Two helicopters crashed while fighting wildfires near Athens as Greece battles extreme conditions and widespread fires across multiple regions.
Politics
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Kenya’s 2022 Election Reveals Limits of Fact-Checking Amid Rapid Spread of Misinformation
Kenya’s 2022 polls showed false claims outpaced fact-checks, exposing challenges for verifying election info in real time ahead of 2027 vote.
Politics
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Somalia’s Opposition Rejects Speaker Election Committee, Deepening Political Rift
Somalia’s opposition dismisses the new Speaker election committee citing expired mandates, warning of worsening political divisions amid ongoing crisis.
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Kenya Mandates Ksh6.4 Million Health Insurance for Foreign Visitors
Travelers to Kenya must now hold health insurance with coverage of at least Ksh6.4 million, including emergency transport and medical expenses.
Politics
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Egypt Increases Household Electricity Tariffs by Average of 12%
Egypt raises power tariffs for most households by 12% to sustain supply and financial stability amid rising energy costs and reduced subsidies.
Politics
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Iran and Oman Near Agreement on New Maritime Route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to protect their sovereign rights and security interests.
Politics
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Luhya Elders Back Edwin Sifuna for Opposition Presidential Bid in 2027
Luhya elders have endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their preferred opposition candidate for Kenya's 2027 presidential election.
Politics
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Mombasa Assembly Orders 14-Day Probe into Medicine Shortages in Public Hospitals
Mombasa County Assembly directs Health Services Committee to investigate essential medicine shortages in public health facilities within 14 days.