Politics Deadly Gunfire Incident at Residence of Former South Sudan Spy Chief February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek South Sudan is experiencing ongoing confusion and uncertainty following a fatal shootout at the residence of Gen Akol Koor Kuc, a former influential spy chief. The exchange of fire continued…
Politics Kamala Harris Delivers Final Major Address to Undecided Voters, Promising a ‘Different Path’ February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Kamala Harris delivered her concluding major speech near the White House, ahead of her final multi-day campaign tour through crucial battleground states that will determine the outcome of the 2024…
Politics Mozambican Opposition Leader Claims to Evade Assassination in South Africa February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, who placed second in last month’s contentious presidential election, claims he survived an assassination attempt in South Africa. He had sought safety there after disputing…
Politics Murray Sinclair, Influential Canadian Indigenous Leader and Former Senator, Dies at 73 February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Murray Sinclair, an Anishinaabe former senator and judge renowned for leading Canada’s significant Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) investigating the nation’s residential schools, has passed away at the age of…
Politics Labour Maintains Leadership of Edinburgh Council February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Labour has maintained its leadership of the City of Edinburgh Council, operating as a minority administration with the support of Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors. Jane Meagher has been appointed…
Politics US Election Sparks Apprehension Among African Asylum Seekers February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The impending presidential election in the United States has the potential to significantly alter the prospects for the increasing population of African asylum seekers and economic migrants residing in the…
Politics Prime Minister Pledges Decision on Link Road Next Year February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The prime minister has announced that a determination regarding a significant new link road, which has generated differing public views, is scheduled for next year. This project, known as the…
Politics Best Value Notice for South Cambridgeshire Council’s Four-Day Week Trial Concludes February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A “Best Value Notice” that had been issued to a council regarding its four-day week trial has now expired. The notice, initially directed at South Cambridgeshire District Council in November…
Politics New Terror Charges for Southport Suspect; Chancellor Reeves Prepares Budget February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Axel Rudakubana, 18, who is accused of murdering three young girls in Southport in July, has been charged with additional offenses, a development highlighted by many newspapers. The Guardian reports…
Politics Rayner Emphasizes Councils’ Obligation to Meet Housing Targets February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Angela Rayner has asserted the mandatory nature of the government’s housing targets for councils, despite local authorities describing them as unattainable. A BBC inquiry revealed that most councils expressed apprehension…