Yankees’ three miscues erase Dodgers’ five-run deficit to hand the latter World Series trophy
Ending a season that started with a gambling scandal involving Ohtani’s interpreter during the opening series in South Korea, Roberts won his second championship in nine years as Dodgers manager, matching Lasorda and trailing the four of Walter Alston. The Dodgers won for the fourth time in 12 Series meetings with the Yankees.
Human rights groups: Mozambique police accused of killing at least 10 in post-election protests
Tensions were high in the southern African country in the buildup and immediate aftermath of the October 9 vote, but more unrest was stoked when two senior officials of an opposition party were killed in their car in the capital, Maputo, on October 18 after being ambushed by unidentified gunmen late at night. The opposition says the attackers fired 25 bullets at the car.
Uganda grapples influx of 1.7m newly arrived refugees as international support dwindles
In 2017, the Ugandan government and the UN held a summit in Kampala, the capital, and appealed for $8 billion to deal with the sharp influx of refugees from South Sudan at the time. Only $350 million was pledged.
No respite for impeached Kenya deputy president as high court lifts order barring swearing-in of successor
Rigathi Gachagua’s legal challenges extend months of political turmoil in Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, that began with nationwide protests against unpopular tax hikes in June.
Republican supporters gear up for chaos on Election Day if Harris declared next US president
Many local officials fear the activist action at election sites, while limited, was merely a rehearsal for a much larger-scale event on November 5, when Republican Trump goes up against Democrat Kamala Harris in the fight for the White House.
Revealed: Man United’s lack of cutting edge in front of goal led to sacking of manager Ten Hag, hiring of Amorim
Manchester United executives began assessing candidates afresh, with Ruben Amorim high in their thoughts. They had already looked at the Sporting Lisbon head coach in the summer but after conversations both parties decided the time wasn’t right then. His release clause was higher and United directors wanted to see how Ten Hag fared in a new structure.
Relief for Kenya as IMF board review unlocks access to $606m after budgetary restructuring
The board review also included a component of lending to Kenya under its sustainability window, which is known as RSF. The IMF’s support is seen as crucial for Kenya to be able to navigate its current liquidity challenges
US used taxpayer dollars to hunt down lawyers, journalists, scientists and UN staff opposed to use of harmful pesticides in East Africa
Why develop elaborate attacks on journalists and scientists raising serious concerns about your products? It’s simple: When you don’t have science on your side, you have to rely on slime.
Animal farm: Bill Gates workers given diplomatic immunity, to own property and won’t pay tax in Kenya
Dr Mumbi Seraki, host of a popular YouTube show, asked on X, “If they meant us well, would they need immunity? It looks like we are being sold to the highest bidder,” she added.
Comparison between Trump era and Biden’s shows Democrats have done better in past four years
Combining the unemployment rate and the rate of inflation into a thumbnail description of economic trouble has been used by politicians as a way to pummel their opponents, particularly during times of high inflation. With the decline in inflation, it is back to roughly where it was during much of Trump’s pre-Covid time in office.
