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From Kampala’s busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill — it’s a lifeline. In the bustle of Kampala’s streets, motorcycle taxis – known as boda-bodas – weave between cars, carrying millions of Ugandans every day. Accidents are frequent, and too often, precious minutes are lost before medical help arrives. But something is changing. Riders like Luyambi John, a boda-boda driver from Rubaga division, now carry not only their passengers but also lifesaving knowledge. “We don’t usually know how to help our friends who get…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Disney devotees: Run, don’t walk, to the House of Mouse’s restocked footwear collab. After selling out almost immediately after its April 2025 online drop, Brooks Running has finally rereleased the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Expo edition of the Adrenaline GTS 24 and Ghost Max 2 running shoes ($150 to $160 per pair). Originally released exclusively at the event, the commemorative collection features Minnie- and Mickey Mouse-inspired designs and runDisney colorways, including a very Dory pair. The shoes…

‘Mass surveillance’ tech has enabled world’s most restrictive state to exert ‘control in all parts of life’, UN Human Rights Office says.Published On 12 Sep 202512 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareNorth Korea has further tightened its grip on its population over the past decade, executing people for activities like sharing foreign TV dramas, according to a major United Nations report.The UN Human Rights Office said on Friday that tech-enabled state repression under the Kim dynasty, which has governed with absolute power for seven decades, had grown over a decade of “suffering, repression, and increased fear”.Recommended Stories list…

Prior to talks with Trump, Sheikh Mohammed met US Secretary of State Rubio, who is heading to Israel to pledge continued support.Published On 12 Sep 202512 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareQatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is meeting United States President Donald Trump in New York in the wake of Israel’s deadly strike on Doha this week.Sheikh Mohammed, who is also the country’s foreign minister, has been engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity in the US since Israel’s attack on a Hamas meeting in Doha on Tuesday, which killed a Qatari…

“Midaq Alley” (“El Callejón de los Milagros”), the Jorge Fons 1995 gem that launched Salma Hayek’s career, is being re-released by Sony Pictures across Mexico and Latin America, thanks to an agreement between Sony Pictures International Productions and its producer, Alameda Films. News comes after Spain’s San Sebastian Film Fest announced that it would close the festival’s Classics (Klasikoak) section. The newly restored 4K version celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic film, considered one of the most consequential Mexican films of all time. It won a raft of awards worldwide and represented Mexico at the 68th Academy Awards. Based…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – When cricketers from India and Pakistan step onto the field for their Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday, a lot more than two points will be on the line, according to cricket fans and experts.The match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be played under the cloud of lingering hostility after their intense four-day conflict in May.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listWhile an all-out war between the two cross-border nations was prevented after an internationally brokered ceasefire, a sense of bitterness remains.“People in India have been very angry about the match ever…

Eseme’s season so far has been mixed, having missed the indoor campaign through injury.He then recorded top-six finishes in the opening four 100m races of the Diamond League calendar, clocking a season’s best of 9.99 seconds in Rome, just short of his personal best time of 9.96secs.In July, he recorded a new national record in the 200m, but injury has again curtailed his ability to race properly since that point.”I’ve been training, though not in full force,” he admitted.”But I still have goals for Tokyo. I want to represent my country as best as I can.”Having suffered with injuries and…

Snapchat has been accused by a Danish research organisation of leaving an “overwhelming number” of drug dealers to openly operate on Snapchat, making it easy for children to buy substances including cocaine, opioids and MDMA.The social media platform has said it proactively uses technology to filter out profiles selling drugs. However, research by Digitalt Ansvar (Digital Accountability), a Danish research organisation that promotes responsible digital development, has found evidence of a failure to moderate drug-related language in usernames. It also accused Snapchat of failing to respond adequately to reports of profiles openly selling drugs.Researchers used profiles of 13-year-olds and found…

Rescue teams searched for the missing after deadly incidents in Equateur province this week.Published On 12 Sep 202512 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareTwo separate boat accidents this week in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have killed at least 193 people and left dozens missing, authorities and state media said.The accidents happened on Wednesday and Thursday, about 150km (93 miles) apart in the Equateur province.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listOne boat with nearly 500 passengers caught fire and capsized on Thursday evening along the Congo River in the province’s Lukolela territory, killing 107 people,…

A pilot and co-pilot have tested positive for alcohol after the plane they were operating veered off the runway when landing in Nigeria.The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) screened the pair after the accident in July, at the Port Harcourt International Airport. In addition, a crew member tested positive for cannabis.All 103 people on board the Boeing 737 at the time of the incident were unharmed.Air Peace, the company that operated the flight, said the 64-year-old pilot has been sacked for failing to adhere to safety regulations, while the co-pilot has since returned to his role.In a statement, Air Peace…