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A 15-year-old girl drowned in River Manyanja in Bungoma County after she and her friends reportedly decided to swim while on their way home from school. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, police said. According to police, the…
At least 15 people – 11 civilians and four security officers – have been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, local authorities say. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) – a…
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and Katiba Institute have moved to court seeking contempt proceedings against the Attorney-General and the Cabinet Secretary for Health, accusing them of defying court orders that suspended the establishment…
Iran attacked US bases in the Gulf region in retaliation for the latest round of US strikes, which came after Donald Trump said he would hit the country “hard”. US Central Command (Centcom) said it had completed its second consecutive day…
The US military has disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that it accused of violating an American blockade by “attempting to transport oil from Iran”. In a post on X, US Central Command said an aircraft fired “precision munitions”…
Billionaire Bill Gates told a congressional committee on Wednesday that he never had a personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and cut ties with the convicted sex offender when he could not deliver on fundraising for the Microsoft…
Security will remain tight around Madison Square Garden when the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, despite the fact that President Donald Trump is not attending, and some fans say the restrictions will put a…
A family dispute ended in tragedy in Githunguri, Kiambu County, after a 26-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and young son before taking his own life. According to police the incident was discovered at around 6:00 a.m. when a relative…
Kenya is looking forward to hosting more United Nations agencies and has allocated billions of money to support the ongoing expansion project in Nairobi, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said. The DP said the Sh140 billion financial…
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his “association with suspected members of terror organisations”, says a US official. The 34-year-old – Africa’s referee of the year in 2025 – was set to be the…
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s senior officials have traded new threats of further action, after the two sides exchanged strikes. Trump said Tehran had taken “too long to negotiate a deal” and would now “have to pay the price”,…
A Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing one of his peers at a high school athletics event in the Dallas area was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday. The racially polarising trial of Karmelo Anthony over the April 2025 death of Austin…
A Norwegian appeal court has rejected a request by Marius Borg Høiby to be released from custody because of his mother’s serious illness, ahead of a verdict in a rape trial. The appeal court’s ruling in Oslo overturns a lower court’s…
US prices in May rose at their fastest rate in three years, with inflation surging to 4.2%. The rise, from 3.8% a month earlier, was largely driven by rising energy costs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said. It marked the third…
The financial industry is undergoing a rapid transformation. Traditional methods of managing money, investing, and providing financial advice are being reshaped by digital solutions. From mobile apps to AI-powered tools, technology is no…
San Miguel de Allende does not make the usual luxury pitch. There is no beach, no marina, and no resort strip doing the selling. The city attracts a different buyer, someone drawn to architecture, privacy, cultural life, and the feeling of…
Hannah Herzsprung is a talented German actress known for her compelling performances in both German and international film and television productions. Born on September 7, 1981, in Hamburg, West Germany, she is the daughter of actor Bernd…
Joanna Kulig is a renowned Polish actress and singer, celebrated for her versatile performances in film, television, theater, and music. Born on June 24, 1982, in Krynica, Poland, she has gained international acclaim for her ability to…
August Diehl is a prominent German actor known for his intense performances in both European cinema and major Hollywood productions. Born on January 4, 1976, in West Berlin, he comes from an artistic family and has established himself as…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja Wednesday announced changes in the senior command of the Kenya Police Service, affecting key formations within the service. According to the changes, Johana Tonoi appointed the new Commandant of…
The High Court has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to refund Pernod Ricard Kenya Sh29.4 million after finding that the tax authority failed to determine the company’s refund application within the statutory period required by…
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to rationalise the school calendar from next year as part of measures aimed at addressing rising cases of student unrest across the country. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the…
Five suspects have been arrested in connection with a brutal attack in Tharaka Nithi County that left two people dead and two others seriously injured, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said. In a statement, the DCI said…
Portuguese giants SL Benfica have confirmed the appointment of Marco Silva as their new head coach, ushering in a new chapter at the Estadio da Luz following the departure of José Mourinho to Real Madrid. Silva returns to Portugal after…
