Starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie and 28 others were found guilty of murder by a Kenyan court on Monday over the deaths of 190 children and an adult in one of the worlds worst cult-related tragedies in recent history. The preacher was arrested in 2023 after police received a tip-off, and weeks later authorities began uncovering bodies in shallow graves ...

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by accused September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices that sought to revive plea deals which were later revoked. Mohammed and two others charged with involvement in the 2001 September 11 attacks Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi struck pre-trial agreements to avoid the ...

Hundreds of schools in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Hungary and Serbia were sent bomb threats on Monday, with some evacuated as authorities said the warnings appeared to be a hoax. It is not yet known whether the incidents were connected to each other. Police investigating the circumstances of threatening emails sent to schools across Northern Ireland this ...

A former Rwandan soldier living in Uganda, where he had become a vocal critic of his government back home, was found decapitated near Kampala, a police spokesperson said Monday. Rwandan authorities have been accused of assassinating opponents of President Paul Kagame, who has ruled the country with an iron fist since taking power in the aftermath of the ...

Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals, a man and a woman, after they were convicted of committing indecent acts in a mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. Bangladesh said it was not informed before the sentences were carried out and has sought information from Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Interior Ministry said the Bangladeshis were executed ...

Honduran migration officials have summoned or placed under review 41 Chinese nationals after inspecting shops in the capital and a hospital being built by a state-owned contractor from China in the south of the country. Teams from the National Migration Institute, working with police and intelligence officers, interviewed 86 Chinese citizens at 54 shops in ...

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that opened the door for US President Donald Trumps administration to rearrest and deport the Palestinian activist. Khalils lawyers asked the justices to take up his case after the Philadelphia-based 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal ...

A woman told police that British actor and comedian Russell Brand had grabbed her breasts before dragging her into a toilet at a bar and orally raping her, a London court heard on Monday. Brand, once one of Britains most high-profile broadcasters and the former husband of US singer Katy Perry, is on trial accused of three counts of rape, three of sexual ...

Voters in Canadas oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Mark Carneys push for national unity amid US President Donald Trumps trade war and annexation threats. With more than 1 million votes counted, 77 per cent supported remaining in Canada, while 23 ...

We have selected seven stories from the SCMPs coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Forgive us: Indonesians urge Singapore, Malaysia to sue Jakarta over haze Many Indonesians are urging foreign governments on social ...

Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung did not have enough cash to cover her expenses in the year before her death, her former driver has told her murder trial. Chois former chauffeur, Chin Kei-shun, said on Tuesday that the influencer appeared to have run into cash-flow difficulties after she and her partner incurred a HK$5 million (US$637,090) debt ...

NAKAPIRIPIRIT Nakapiripirit Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ajilong Bessie Modestar has urged civil servants to uphold honesty, integrity and accountability in the execution of their duties, warning that ethical conduct is essential to improving public service delivery. Ajilong made the call on Monday, October 19, 2026, while chairing a District ...

NAKAPIRIPIRIT The head of the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (KACC), Dr Ayub Mukisa has urged development partners and donors to increase transport refunds for government officials from Karamoja who travel to Kampala for official meetings, saying the current allowances are insufficient to cover their travel expenses. The call was made during a District ...

NAKAPIRIPIRIT Nakapiripirit District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Lokoroi Charles Okwi has urged civil servants to prioritise service delivery, warning that failure to account for their attendance and submit required reports on time could affect salary processing. Lokoroi made the remarks on October 19, 2026, during a District Integrity Promotion ...

NAKAPIRIPIRIT Nakapiripirit District LC V Chairperson Hon. Lokiru Simon Peter has cautioned civil servants against absenteeism and poor time management, urging them to prioritise their responsibilities and improve service delivery to the public. Lokiru made the remarks on Monday, October 19, 2026, during a District Integrity Promotion Forum organised by ...

The new cabinet has doubled down on continuity at a time of regional turmoil and domestic anxiety.

Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering his future at the Bernabu, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City monitoring his situation. Transfer Talk has the latest.

The Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1% after last weeks sell-off, led by advances in Tesla, Nvidia and Alphabet.

Ricky Jefferies raced over to help MP Helen Haines after she was allegedly twice rammed by a driver - she remains in hospital and was said to be in a critical condition and has lost one leg in

Villagers in Fillongley, England, spent four months knitting life-sized traffic officers, fake speed cameras and roadside figures after 11 accidents were recorded at a junction over four years. Installed on October 13, the handmade displays have reportedly prompted some drivers to slow down. However, one knitted RAF officer has apparently been stolen, while ...

Father of suspect claims knowing Helen Haines for more than 20 years

Nathan Stobbarts family say he faced deportation from Russia if he did not join the country's army.