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Bangladesh Air Force aims to buy 24 Chengdu J-10CE multirole jets from China, each around $40 million, for a total under $1 billion. The jets offer Mach 2 speeds, advanced missiles, and precision strikes, replacing aging F-7s and MiG-29s as part of Forces Goal 2030. The push aligns with Rahman's first China visit since taking office, following a recent Chinese delegation to Dhaka, though neither side has confirmed details yet. Regionally, it draws attention in India amid Pakistan's use of the same jets in last year's conflict.

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman heads to China for key meetings with President Xi and Premier Li Qiang, as reports point to a looming deal for modern fighter jets to upgrade Bangladesh's air force.

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Kenyan protesters face tear gas and fatalities while demonstrating against poor infrastructure, power outages, and governance under President William Ruto, as indicated by the #RutoMustGo hashtag. Discussions also express opposition to Nigerian immigration with calls like #nomorengubus, highlighting local challenges such as Nairobi's traffic, street light failures, and unemployment.

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Torrential downpours hit Nairobi's Central Business District, flooding key roads like Tom Mboya and halting traffic as warned by the Kenya Meteorological Department's advisory from March 18. Similar flooding struck Kisumu, with residents shocked by the intensity around roundabouts and buildings. Criticism mounted over clogged drains, poor planning, and projects by the Kenya National Highways Authority, amid March 2026 floods that have killed at least 71 people nationwide, including 36 in Nairobi. Governor Johnson Sakaja announced dredging and cleanups, while forecasters urge avoiding floodwaters through Sunday.

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Knee-deep water turned Nairobi's bustling streets into rivers Friday evening, leaving motorists splashing through murky floods and pedestrians wading cautiously under streetlights.

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During a Pentagon briefing on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-led air campaign launched in late March 2026, Hegseth called Iran's rulers a 'new regime' and urged them to cut a deal, stressing President Trump's resolve and readiness for more strikes. The operation has hit over 11,000 targets like nuclear sites near Isfahan, with Iran suffering heavy Revolutionary Guard losses while U.S. casualties number in the dozens. Trump backed the view in a primetime address, claiming objectives near completion, though Iran dismissed it as rhetoric and no leadership change has occurred amid ongoing strikes.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stunned reporters by saying Iran's regime change has already taken place—its leaders just haven't caught on yet.

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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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Bahrain's defenses intercepted 36 Iranian drones launched early Thursday, with debris damaging homes, cars, and injuring the girl in Hamad Town and Manama; she received on-site treatment and did not need hospitalization. Officials called it a heinous attack on civilians amid U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes, though no military sites were hit and U.S. personnel remained unharmed. Regional neighbors condemned the action, while responders quickly contained fires and cleared rubble in the affected areas.

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An 11-year-old girl suffered injuries from falling drone debris in a quiet Bahrain neighborhood, as air defenses knocked down an early morning barrage from Iran.

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The 29-year-old Japanese actor allegedly assaulted the woman he lived with four times between March and May 2024 in his Tokyo home, grabbing her hair, slamming her head against a window, and punching her face, causing injuries that took over a month to heal. During questioning, he admitted causing her injuries, leading Harajuku police to refer the case to Tokyo prosecutors on June 24 without an arrest. His agency acknowledged excessive actions amid relationship troubles and noted his regret, while TV Tokyo dropped the premiere of his new drama amid industry fallout.

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Nijiro Murakami, known for his chilling role as Chishiya in Alice in Borderland, now faces serious accusations from his former girlfriend's report to police.

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Tebogo Malope's independent drama *Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun*, adapted from Ernest Khosa's memoir, follows a rural student pulled into activism amid the 1986 occupation of Turfloop—now University of Limpopo. Self-funded and directed by Malope of *Queen Sono* fame, the film features strong casting including Kgwadi Selolo, veterans like Nthati Moshesh, and cameos of icons such as Steve Biko by Anele Nene and Peter Mokaba by Cornet Mamabolo. Early viewers praise its authentic tension and storytelling, calling it essential for remembering apartheid sacrifices, now playing at Ster-Kinekor cinemas nationwide.

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On June 12, 1986, apartheid soldiers patrolled the University of the North campus, forcing students to seek permission just to attend class. Filmmaker Tebogo Malope brings that tense reality to cinemas exactly 40 years later.

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In a Nation Africa column, Mutua, a senior advisor to President Ruto, called McOure the standout from the 2024 and 2025 youth protests against taxes and spending, urging elders to mentor him like a young Mboya, the labor leader assassinated in 1969. McOure, a musician and educator who sought guidance from Raila Odinga and joined ODM, faced backlash from critics who saw the comparison as an insult, mocking him as co-opted by the government. Mutua noted the strong reactions as proof of McOure's growing influence, highlighting Kenya's generational tensions ahead of 2027 elections.

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Prof Makau Mutua praised 28-year-old Kasmuel McOure as Kenya's rising star, evoking memories of independence hero Tom Mboya with his eloquence and charisma during the Gen Z protests.

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Gout Gout, born in Queensland to South Sudanese parents, recently set a world under-20 200m record of 19.67 seconds at the 2026 Australian Championships, beating Usain Bolt's time at age 18 and becoming the fastest teenager ever over that distance. His 100m best stands at 10.00 seconds, and he's now training in the U.S. under coach Di Sheppard, focusing on improving his starts as seen in the session with eight-time world champion Lyles. With a silver from the 2024 World U20s and upcoming races like a 150m against Lyles, Gout eyes the LA 2028 Olympics and a shot at redefining Australian sprinting.

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At a sun-drenched track, 18-year-old Australian sprint prodigy Gout Gout lines up against Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles for block start practice. Lyles pulls ahead early, but Gout's powerful strides hint at a rising star.

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Speaking to Parliament's Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, Marathe, Botswana's first female police commissioner since 2021, said persistent unlawful sex with minors prompts a return to the prior age of 16, like some developed nations. The 2018 increase to 18 aimed to protect children under the Children's Act, reduce teen pregnancies, and prevent school dropouts amid high defilement rates. Her comments drew sharp online criticism, with users mocking the logic through quips like legalizing theft to cut burglaries, while highlighting tensions over child safety and enforcement.

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Botswana's Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe suggested rolling back the age of sexual consent from 18 to 16, arguing the 2018 change hasn't curbed defilement cases.

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On June 21, Mutuma announced a KSh 5.6 billion mini-city project already tendered, aiming to turn Meru into an urban hub with modern facilities. He also revealed plans for a lavish Meru State Lodge in Imenti Forest, promising tourism and 500 jobs, though conservationists protest the use of protected land. While some praise the vision, critics online and figures like legislator Robert Alai argue for prioritizing health, education, roads, water, and farming over malls in this agricultural area. The county's KSh 16 billion budget raises questions on funding as residents push for essentials amid the excitement.

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Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma dreams big for his county's capital, envisioning malls, a grand State Lodge with golf course and airstrip. But locals wonder if basics like water and roads come first.

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The Orange Democratic Movement kicked off a high-profile caravan from Nairobi on Thursday, winding through several counties to build excitement for Sunday's Kisumu Wabiro mega rally at Kirembe Grounds. Months after Raila Odinga's death in October 2025, acting leaders like Dr. Oburu Oginga and Gladys Wanga aim to reaffirm party unity and the 'Luo Declaration' of solidarity ahead of 2027 elections. While supporters call it a turning point with entertainment and resolutions, online critics question turnout in the party's stronghold and mock the elaborate preparations.

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Vehicles decked in bright orange rolled out from Nairobi, blasting 'Tuko Tayari' as ODM gears up for a massive show of unity in Kisumu.

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On Thursday morning, witnesses say the conductor of a Nicco Movers matatu ejected Mutuku from the moving vehicle over a small KSh20-50 fare shortfall, then ran him over near Kahawa Sukari. A good Samaritan rushed him to hospitals, but he succumbed to severe injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital the next day. Kasarani police have impounded the bus and are pursuing the driver and conductor, while public outrage grows over bystander silence and calls mount to boycott the Sacco. Mutuku's brother remembered him as full of hope and dreams, highlighting the dangers in Kenya's public transport.

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Eugene Mutuku, a 19-year-old final-year medical student, was heading to his hospital placement when a fare dispute turned deadly on a busy Nairobi road.

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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant teased his fourth signature shoe back in April, and now Instagram leaker prm.stocks.01 has dropped detailed looks at two colorways: the 'Jaws' in gradient blues with shark teeth on the tongue and red 'JA' logo, priced at $140 for men, and the stealthy 'Dark Mode' in black with chrome accents for $130. The low-top Ja 4 features a sculpted upper with diamond-patterned texture and arrives in Fall 2026, with possible drops on September 18 and September 4. Fans are praising the designs as the best in Nike basketball right now, tying the bold aesthetics to Morant's explosive game.

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Sneaker fans can't get enough of the shark-toothed 'Jaws' look on Ja Morant's upcoming Nike Ja 4, straight out of the classic thriller poster.

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Siaya Governor James Orengo, a Kenyan opposition figure, participated in the Maandamano ya Leo protest by riding a bicycle. This method echoes his past tactics used to evade police during opposition events.

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Today, June 27, Djibouti celebrates its 49th independence anniversary from France in 1977 with military parades, flag ceremonies, and speeches in the capital. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joined the festivities after bilateral talks with President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, highlighting neighborly ties. Citizens like Fahima Mohamed shared pride online for opportunities gained, while regional bodies and nations including India and Pakistan sent warm greetings amid the country's role as a stability hub.

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In Djibouti City, crowds cheered as the national army marched in a grand parade, honoring nearly five decades of freedom from French rule.

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