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In the riveting climax of the first-ever criminal trial of a former president, prosecutors passionately implored the jurors to tap into their “common sense” and deliver a guilty verdict against Donald Trump. With closing arguments concluded, the stage is now set for the 12-member panel to commence deliberations the following day. The significance of this moment is amplified by the ...

In the face of international criticism surrounding an air strike that claimed numerous lives in Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his commitment to combat Hamas. The strike, deemed a “tragic mishap,” resulted in the loss of at least 45 lives, leaving hundreds more with severe injuries. Speaking before the Israeli parliament, Netanyahu acknowledged the gravity of ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western leaders to pressure Russia into peace using “all means” necessary. Speaking in Spain, Mr Zelensky said there needed to be “tangible coercion of Russia”, which was seeking to “destroy Ukraine and move on”. Mr Zelensky has long said he will not negotiate with Russia directly until Moscow’s forces leave all Ukrainian territory, including ...

In a gripping account of Kenya’s struggle with rising violent crime, BBC Africa Eye embarks on a journey alongside one reformed criminal as he endeavors to persuade individuals to relinquish their illegal firearms, one gun at a time. Unveiling the depths of remorse and the urgent need for change, this captivating story follows the anonymous young man, known as Samuel, ...

President William Ruto of Kenya has announced that his country’s peacekeeping police force will be sent to Haiti to address the escalating gang violence. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Ruto revealed that a planning team is already in Haiti, having met with local police to finalize arrangements before the deployment of Kenyan troops. Ruto’s announcement follows his three-day ...