Barcelona Responds to Housing Crisis with Higher Tourist Taxes
Overtourism has become a defining challenge for Barcelona, and city officials are now taking decisive action. The tourist tax — paid by visitors staying in hotels — has been doubled. What was once a $6 to $9 nightly fee will…
Peace or Conflict? US–Iran Nuclear Talks Enter Critical Stage
The world is closely watching Geneva as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran enter a decisive phase. At the center of the talks is Iran’s nuclear program. The United States maintains that Iran is moving toward weapons capability, while Iran…
AI Safety Meets National Security
The standoff between the United States Department of Defense and Anthropic highlights a deeper tension in today’s tech-driven world: safety versus speed. Claude, Anthropic’s AI system, is reportedly the only model currently operating within certain Pentagon classified environments, deployed via…
FORTEBET ‘RESCUES’ ENTEBBE FISHERMEN’S LIVE WITH LIFE-JACKETS
Fishermen at Kigungu landing site at Entebbe couldn’t thank ForteBet enough for the its acts of caring about them over last weekend. ForteBet, represented by the company brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi and John Nanyumba, ForteBet donated to many fishermen free…
FORTEBET BOOSTS PAIDHA H/C III WITH MAMA KITS
It was immense happiness for the expectant mothers and health workers at Paidha Health Centre III after ForteBet donated hundreds of mama kits. The kits were handed over by ForteBet brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi, together with the media manager, John Nanyumba to Patricia…
JINJA MECHANIC STAKES 4,500/=, FLIES AVIATOR PLANE TO 327M
The financial life of one Jinja City mechanic will never be the same again after staking just 4.500/= and winning UGX 327 million. Shortly after receiving his cash, this winner told us that, “I placed my stake randomly. To my…
FORTEBET DONATES 15M TO FIGHTING SICKLE CELL
ForteBet, Uganda’s betting giant has committed UGX 15 million to fighting the deadly sickle cell disease. This money was handed over to Isaac Okello, the CEO-Raising Hope International Friends, an organisation that works hand-in-hand with the government of Uganda to…
Cyclone Gezani Devastates Madagascar, Kills Over 35 and Damages 75% of Toamasina
A powerful tropical storm, Cyclone Gezani, has devastated eastern Madagascar, killing at least 38 people and causing widespread destruction in the port city of Toamasina. Authorities say nearly 75% of the city’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, with thousands…
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Should Man United Consider Carrick for the Permanent Role? Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick on 13th January as interim manager following the departure of Ruben Amorim. Since then, Carrick has overseen five league matches unbeaten, including major victories over Manchester…
Watambala shines at Fortebet Real Stars Awards.
For his outstanding performance in the month of January 2026, Vipers SC Midfield dainamo Abdul Kareem Watambala who scored 5 goals and provided an assist, was chosen over teammate Usama Arafat Kiiza and Forward Ambrose Kigozi. Watambala netted against URA…
