From a Somali refugee camp to a decisive Minneapolis election victory, Ilhan Omar’s political journey captures America’s struggle over immigration, citizenship and belonging. Her fifth-term win comes amid federal scrutiny and renewed debate about her place in American politics.

Democrats have seized Congress in a historic midterm defeat for Donald Trump. With the Iran war fuelling voter anger, could Pete Hegseth face impeachment, and might Trump himself become the next target?

A deadly Learjet crash near Mar-a-Lago has sparked missile and drone speculation after Ron DeSantis said the aircraft looked like a missile going down. Could Iran’s reported sleeper-cell threats be relevant, or is the speculation running ahead of the evidence?

Nearly nine years after Ivan Ssemwanga's reported death, old Sangoma rumours, questions about his wealth and renewed scrutiny of his burial have revived an extraordinary possibility: what if he had staged his own disappearance?

Nearly a decade after Ivan Ssemwanga's death, journalist Simon Kaggwa Njala has revived questions about the circumstances surrounding his passing. Zari Hassan has defended her family's account, reopening a debate that now touches celebrity, politics and public memory.

Norway and Finland have opened a rare diplomatic channel with Vladimir Putin in a renewed effort to end the war in Ukraine. The call raises questions about European unity, US leadership and the changing balance of geopolitical power.

Allegations of cannibalism in Uganda have sparked international attention following the reported arrest of a suspect accused of involvement in 38 killings across Masaka, Ibanda and Kazo between 2010 and 2025. Investigators are examining the case as legal proceedings remain pending.

America’s immigration debate stretches from Trump’s deportation crackdown and Biden’s troubled southern border record to Ilhan Omar and Minneapolis’s Somali-American community. Explore the fight over citizenship, national identity, border security and presidential power.

Trump’s pressure on Zelenskyy and the repercussions of the Iran war expose growing tensions in U.S. global influence. From European security to the Strait of Hormuz, the two conflicts are reshaping energy markets, alliances and the balance of geopolitical power.

The Pentagon has prepared a three-day strike option against Iran, targeting its missile and drone arsenal, energy facilities and military command centres. Trump says attacks will not resume before the November midterms, but the military buildup, stalled Hormuz negotiations and Iran’s continued resistance leave the region facing renewed escalation.

The US war on Iran is entering a new phase as three aircraft carriers and two amphibious groups move towards the region. Trump warns the confrontation will end soon, while a new AP-NORC poll shows 69% of Americans say the war has not been worth fighting.

The planned Tooro king coronation of Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I faces fresh uncertainty after a last-minute High Court petition sought to halt Tuesday’s installation, citing Oyo’s alleged Will and claims that his son should inherit the throne.