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Trump's new press secretary faces scrutiny over credentials

A US watchdog group filed a complaint with the State Bar of California, asking it to investigate whether President Donald Trump's spokeswoman, the public face of the administration, had broken the law by repeatedly presenting herself as a lawyer without a license.

Maradona family divided over sentences at death trial

Seven medical professionals have been on trial since April over Maradona's death on November 25, 2020, while convalescing after surgery for a brain clot.

'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

Co-stars rushed to pay tribute to the performer, with Cranston recalling how Mitte was 14 when the show began and "met the demanding shooting schedule head on with great determination."

Comedian Russell Brand appears in UK court for start of rape trial

Americans Hall and Woodford win economics Nobel for stabilisation models

The economics prize is the only Nobel not among the original five created in the will of Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel, who died in 1896.

Nobel peace laureate Pillay calls US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable'

"Most importantly, sanctions have been announced by one country against the judges, just for the judicial orders they issue. This is unheard of, unacceptable," the 85-year-old South African lawyer said.

South African Navi Pillay's Nobel 'a tribute to courage, integrity'

Pillay, 85, is the fifth South African to receive the prestigious honour.

Vision Group journalist Tenywa wins COMESA Environment Award

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is the COMESA chairperson, handed over the award to Tenywa during the COMESA media awards ceremony on Thursday (October 22) in Harare, Zimbabwe.

One lung, limitless purpose for Nalutaaya

Surviving the surgery marked the beginning of another difficult journey. Nalutaaya had to adjust to living with one lung. She says her heart shifted towards the right side of her chest after the damaged lung was removed. “You can even feel it from my right-hand side,” she says. The extensive surgical wound took months to heal. Surgeons had made a large incision from near her shoulder towards the ribs where the chest tubes had been inserted. She continued experiencing sharp pain across her upper body.

Former Busiro South MP Matovu's burial set for Sunday

The death of Matovu, who served as Member of Parliament for Busiro South in the last Parliament, comes at a time when the High Court in Entebbe had commenced the hearing of a petition in which he challenged the election of National Resistance Movement (NRM) Kenan Opio.

Race for UN top job: Otunnu regains ground in latest poll

In the sixth straw poll the UN Security Council held on October 16, Otunnu got more members supporting his candidacy than in the previous round, and fewer opposed it, and analysts say his (Otunnu’s) strongest message should remain that he is not the candidate of a bloc, but a contender who can help bridge blocs, because in a divided council, broad acceptability ultimately matters enormously.

Gen. Saleh’s 40 years of peace, reconciliation

The 40-year record of Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, aka Salim Saleh’s peace-building and reconciliation work reveals something very extraordinary. It reveals a man who mastered the art of war, but has devoted much of his life to making war unnecessary. Analysts say Saleh’s contribution to reconciliation is arguably one of the least celebrated chapters of Uganda’s contemporary history.

Born without arms, Odia is determined to become Lango's next top lawyer

After four years of dedication, hard work, perseverance and struggles, Odia is confident of wrapping up lower secondary school with flying colours. He is eyeing 'A's in all the compulsory subjects at UCE and in the optional Lango Language and ICT.

Besigye getting treatment at Lubowa health facility

The source said Besigye is responding “very well to treatment” and that doctors have cleared him to see a few visitors of his choice as he recovers. “Yes, he is doing so well, and he is able to communicate on what he wants and who he wants to see. But of course, in consultation with a team of specialised doctors who have been attending to him over time,” the source said.

Ugandan arrested in South Africa over suspected Sh400m counterfeit currency

Sources familiar with the investigations alleged that Mulema’s residence may have been used as a brothel and was also suspected to be linked to the production of so-called “Black Dollar” counterfeit currency. During the search, officers reportedly recovered suspected counterfeit currency amounting to R1.6m (Sh400m), an iPhone 16, a money safe and two passports registered in Mulema’s name.

Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation

"The surgery was successful and there were no complications," the Vatican said in a statement.

Otunnu’s quest for UN top job

As the inaugural Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict (1998–2005), Museveni told world leaders that Otunnu placed the protection of war-affected children firmly on the Security Council agenda and established the monitoring and reporting mechanism under Resolution 1612 (2005).

Hindu temple opens in Gulu City

The Hindu temple was first established in 1965, and in 1970, it received a significant visit from His Holiness Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj, who blessed Gulu and conducted a religious ceremony at the facility, which was considerably smaller than the current structure.

Teachers’ degrees fail to unlock better pay

“It is painful that the Government, which wants teachers to have degrees as a minimum requirement, continues to pay me as a diploma holder,” he said. Tugume is not alone. Vincent Elong, the national chairperson of the Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union (UPSTU), said several teachers who upgraded are still on the diploma scale despite having degree qualifications.