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Ubisoft wants to enter the battle royale market with a new game that resembles Apex Legends. The project, internally called Scout, has been in development for several years. It copies many elements from Apex Legends, even using its cover art during early stages. Characters in Scout will resemble...

AMD plans to add its Navi 48 XTW GPU to its workstation lineup soon. This move comes after AMD stepped away from making enthusiast-level graphics cards for regular consumers with its RDNA 4 series. Many people expected AMD would release a Navi 48 XTX model to compete with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX...

Blessed Geza is a key figure in Zimbabwe's current political troubles. This 82-year-old war veteran once held important roles in the ruling ZANU-PF party but recently started fighting against President Mnangagwa. He accuses the president of being corrupt and mentally unfit and pushing a fake...

Apple might release a cheaper Vision Pro headset called Vision Air. Many reports say it will come later this year. The new headset should be lighter because some parts will use titanium. It may also come with a new color option. Recent leaks show changes to its connector design. The battery...

President Ruto went to the Easter Sunday church at Ntulele in Narok County. Local leaders came with him to celebrate Jesus's resurrection three days after his execution. Easter services involve worship, singing praises, and reading Scripture. The president recently asked churches to help him...

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations made new appointments for regional officers. Daniel Kandie moved from Economic Crimes to Regional Criminal Investigations Officer for Coast, replacing Adan Guyo, who became director of the inspection unit. George Mutonya left West Pokot to become...

A 14-year-old student at a school in St. Petersburg hurt herself during gym class. She had been climbing over a fence when her ring caught on it. The accident resulted in her finger being torn off. Doctors rushed her to the hospital, where doctors said her condition was not life-threatening. The...

St. Petersburg plans to build its version of Moscow City near Ladozhskaya metro station. Many locals doubt this project makes sense because the area sits on swampy ground called Okkervil. Some residents mock the idea, suggesting they should build it at Palace Square instead. People want the city...

According to PEGI, the European game rating board, Assassin's Creed: Shadows might come to Nintendo Switch 2. They listed a version for Nintendo's next console, though it only appears under most searched items rather than direct searches. Ubisoft strongly supports Nintendo platforms already...

UPDF medics from UN Guard Unit Eleven finished combat medical training in Somalia. The course taught them how to give fast medical care in dangerous areas. TDI ran the program with help from the United Nations Mine Action Service. During the ceremony, Major Jacob Gowan Kaburika spoke for the...

The seventh Chef Versus x Singleton series brought food lovers together at Salama Springs. Instead of fancy dining, guests enjoyed a meat celebration, with Chef Nziza from Pitmasters UG competing against Chef Sam from the Meat Guy. Both chefs showed their skills through grilling, barbecuing, and...

KCCA FC became the first team to reach the Stanbic Uganda Cup semifinals after they beat Kaaro Karungi at Kyamate playground in Ntungamo. They scored twice despite playing on a muddy field that made normal play difficult. Norman Ndyamuhaki accidentally put the ball into his team's net from Joel...

Nemostars Volleyball Club has landed safely in Misrata, Libya, for the 46th African Club Volleyball Championship, which will run from April 17 to 30, 2025. The winner of this major tournament earns a spot at the Volleyball World Club Championship. The team won the right to represent Uganda after...

The Heartbreak Hill Running Company in Boston turned into a celebration of Ugandan running culture last Saturday. Over 200 people came together for music, food, stories, and community connection before Victor Kiplangat made his Boston Marathon debut. The event featured traditional dancers, East...

Day Light Solar Energies created WaterCredit, a smart tech platform that helps rural Ugandan communities get clean water systems. Sandra Nabakka built this tool to help cooperatives, schools, and community groups get loans when banks normally ignore them. The platform makes water project funding...

Congo's justice ministry started criminal proceedings against former president Joseph Kabila. They say he helped Rwanda's M23 rebels attack Congo. Officials called this "high treason" and ordered his property seized. They also restricted the movement of people connected to him. Kabila returned...

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken dramatic action against Joseph Kabila's political party. Officials suspended all activities of the Parti du Peuple pour la Reconstruction et la Démocratie (PPRD) after Kabila's controversial return from Southern Africa. Kabila had...

A chilly weather system is set to sweep through St. Petersburg today. Mikhail Leus from the Phobos weather center warns residents to prepare for a rainy and cooler day. Temperatures will hover between 9 and 11 degrees Celsius, with cloudy skies dominating the forecast. Expect scattered...

Dispatchers in St. Petersburg will temporarily use historical city names during a special air traffic communication initiative. From midnight on May 8 to the end of May 10, pilots approaching Pulkovo and Gumrak airports will hear unique call signs honoring the 80th anniversary of Victory in the...

A recent survey reveals interesting trends about parental leave among St. Petersburg men. Approximately 30% of working married men planning families are completely prepared to take parental leave. Another 11% consider replacing their wives during maternity leave. Local companies are already...