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The construction of the SK Hynix chip manufacturing plant in West Lafayette is making headway despite its zoning suit. The project advances from the ground-level development, which until recently was all the client company, SK Hynix was…
Yasmin Fouad, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. She has held the post since 2025. She earned a master’s degree in ecology from Ain Shams University and a PhD in Euro-Mediterranean. Studies from…
Grandmother-of-five Anita LeBrun has always loved a good glass of pinot grigio and her family’s tradition of kicking off 5pm Happy Hours at their lakehouse. The 82-year-old couldn’t believe it, then, when she found out last year that her…
American boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. Rapp, 26, was passed by a car which suddenly came to a stop then reversed into her, according to the Brazos County sheriff’s office. The driver…
One of Cuba’s most prominent dissidents has gone into exile in the US, after leaving Cuba where he had served a five-year prison sentence. Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, 38, is the leader of the San Isidro Movement (SIM), a group of artists,…
Indonesia has become the first country in the world to introduce B50 diesel fuel, containing 50 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel. This was announced by the President of the Republic, Prabowo Subianto, at the official launch of the B50…
X has launched one of its toughest crackdowns yet on content manipulation, removing thousands of accounts from its Creator Revenue Share program and promising to redirect more than $1 million in earnings back to original creators after…
The former owner of British Steel has said it will pursue the British government for compensation after the loss-making firm was nationalised. The UK took control of the Scunthorpe steelworks a year ago after China’s Jingye Group said it…
The 1975’s frontman Matty Healy and model Gabriette Bechtel have tied the knot in Los Angeles. The couple announced their engagement in 2024, after dating for nine months, and got married on Saturday. A statement shared from the couple’s…
When asked if Spain would win the World Cup, Lamine Yamal simply smiled and said “yes”. His words to American broadcaster CBS in the build-up would have come as a surprise to no-one who has seen the confident teenager become one of the…
Argentina are one win away from sporting immortality. Lionel Scaloni’s side are bidding to become just the third team to win successive World Cups, after Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962). If they are to pip European…
Britain’s Beth Shriever has become the first BMX racer to win four elite world titles as extreme weather curtailed the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. After persistent strong winds delayed the start of the race in the…
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli re-established the comfortable championship lead that had been eroded in the past three races with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix while team-mate George Russell crashed out. The Italian fought back from losing…
A sample of iceberg lettuce from the food supplier Taylor Farms has tested positive for the parasite that caused an explosive diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands of people in the US, officials said. The Food and Drug Administration…
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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s family was the centre of attention over the weekend after her son, Don, held a traditional marriage ceremony, popularly known as Ngurario, with his partner Yvonne in an event attended by prominent…
Thousands of students selected through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for the 2026/2027 academic year are preparing to join universities. In addition to academic preparation, understanding university…
Spain has won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium after defeating Argentina in extra time. Spain’s striker Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute with an assist from Nico Williams who came as a substitute. The…
Presidential aspirant Onyango Oloo has appealed to the Mt. Kenya region to support his bid to become Kenya’s next president. Oloo made the appeal in Sagana, Kirinyaga County, during the commissioning of the Freedom and Opportunity Party’s…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into allegations of the presence of armed goons during the Ol Kalou by-election, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said. “The DCI has opened an investigation…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion today on Sunday, with defending champions Argentina taking on Spain in a highly anticipated final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, at 10:00 pm EAT. The South Americans are chasing history as…
For thousands of Kenyan students each year, studying in the United Kingdom represents an opportunity to access globally recognized qualifications, world-class research institutions, multicultural learning environments, and strong…
Richard Odada is a professional Kenyan footballer who at just 25, has played in six countries including Kenya, Serbia, the United States, Denmark, Scotland and Romania. The defensive midfielder is a key member of the Harambee Stars squad…
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has challenged farmers in Mt. Elgon to abandon overreliance on traditional food crops and embrace high-value cash crops, saying the shift is key to unlocking the region’s vast economic…
Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has called for increased investment in grassroots sports, saying nurturing young talent is essential in combating drug and substance abuse among youth while creating opportunities for economic empowerment.…
