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EasyJet reported a 70% drop in third-quarter pre-tax profits to £85 million for the period ending June 30, 2026, as the Middle East conflict drove up fuel costs and dampened consumer demand. The result follows a £5.7 billion takeover agreement with US private equity firm Apollo. The numbers are a stark reminder of how quickly … Read more
The U.S. military conducted its 12th night of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting military and logistics infrastructure in an effort to regain control of the Strait of Hormuz. As the conflict intensifies, President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian power plants or bridges for every ship targeted in the vital waterway. Escalation in … Read more
Kenya has retained its position as the owner of the strongest passport in East Africa, according to the 2026 Henley Passport Index. The latest rankings, released by Henley & Partners, place Kenya 68th globally, marking a climb of five places from its previous position. According to Allafrica, Kenyan passport holders currently have visa-free or visa-on-arrival … Read more
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, exceeding analyst expectations and providing an early economic boost for Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new government. While the decline—driven by lower fuel costs—aids his cost-of-living agenda, analysts warn that rising energy prices and Middle East volatility could push inflation back above 3% later this year. June Inflation Data … Read more
The escalation threatens a second global energy chokepoint following Iran’s near-total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict in the Middle East has expanded into a critical pincer movement against global energy supplies. While the U.S. continues a bombing campaign inside Iran, the Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed to open a new front … Read more
U.S. forces concluded a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran on Thursday, July 23, 2026, targeting military and infrastructure sites to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has entered a volatile new phase where the distinction between military and civilian targets is blurring. On Thursday, the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the … Read more
South Africa has introduced two new satellite internet services in July, providing alternatives to SpaceX’s Starlink, which remains unavailable in the country. Deputy President Paul Mashatile launched BrainSAT, a state-backed provider, while Herotel began selling Amazon’s Leo network under the brand “evry,” according to Thecommonsense. BrainSAT and the Space42 Partnership BrainSAT is a state-backed satellite … Read more
South Africa has launched an intensified diplomatic outreach across the continent following weeks of anti-immigrant protests and isolated violence that have strained relations with key African partners. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has engaged in high-level talks with Ghanaian President John Mahama as part of a strategy to manage the diplomatic fallout and … Read more
The Trump administration signed a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia on July 22, 2026, establishing a multibillion-dollar partnership. The deal provides a pathway for Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its own soil using U.S. technology and firms, while implementing bilateral safeguards to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The United States and … Read more
A woman obsessed with true-crime podcasts contacted police in 2025 claiming a suspect confessed to the 1989 murder of 15-year-old Annette Mason. During a one-day Brisbane hearing on July 22, 2026, the woman testified she entered a relationship with the man to solve the cold case, while the suspect denied all claims. The pursuit of … Read more