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The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a Watergate-era cap on how much money political parties may spend in coordination with candidates, siding with Republicans in a case initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance that experts say…
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can ban transgender women from competing in female school and college sports. The court considered cases from students in two different states who had challenged bans on participation. The two…
Senegal’s lawmakers have passed a controversial constitutional reform that expands their powers while curbing those of the president, triggering protests outside parliament. The reforms were passed by an overwhelming majority after heated…
Thousands of people have marched in South Africa’s main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country. Police officers – backed by private security guards – have been deployed because of fears that protests could turn…
People granted asylum in the UK face having to pay back around £10,000 towards the cost of their accommodation and support once they start earning, under government plans. The new measures, which are part of the Immigration and Asylum…
A manhunt is under way in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in neighbouring Monaco, severely injuring a wealthy Ukrainian businessman. Vadym Yermolaiev, his wife and their 13-year-old son were all…
Vodacom has completed the acquisition of an additional 20 percent stake in Safaricom, days after the Court of Appeal lifted orders that had temporarily blocked the transaction, giving the South African telecommunications giant majority…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has launched the Kenya National Agri-food Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026–2030, a Sh1.081 trillion framework aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector over the next…
The owners of Premier League side AFC Bournemouth have completed their takeover of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs. Cannae Holdings’ Black Knight Rugby are the first US-based group to take control of a top-flight side in English rugby. BBC…
The brother of TV presenter Caroline Flack has died – six years after the star took her own life. Paul Flack, 55, was found unresponsive at his home in Sandringham Road, Norwich, on 21 June. He died later in the Norfolk and Norwich…
A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney has sold for nearly £1,000 after being donated to a charity shop. The copy of Paul McCartney In His Own Words, a collection of interviews with the Beatles star, was given to an Oxfam shop in Aberystwyth,…
Lily Allen has defended her latest tour after some fans said they felt short changed by the length of the live shows. The singer is currently on the UK leg of a world tour which sees her perform West End Girl in full – the album inspired…
At least one person was shot dead and two others injured on Tuesday during fresh protests in Huruma, Mathare, over the disappearance of two local youths, Abdulaziz Duba Molu, popularly known as Zizo, and Maxwell Kiarie. The demonstrations,…
Jack Davidson Fletcher is an English professional footballer born on March 19, 2007, in Manchester, England. He plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United, where he is part of the first-team squad while continuing his…
Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro is a Uruguayan professional footballer born on April 11, 2001, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He plays primarily as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and the Uruguay national team. Known for…
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes, born on September 8, 1994, in Maia, Portugal, is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and captains the Portugal national team. Renowned for…
Kevin Spacey is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter with an estimated net worth of $100,000. Once considered one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed performers, Spacey won two Academy Awards and earned millions from…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) received a major technological boost in its fight against drug trafficking following the donation of cutting-edge equipment by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Nairobi…
Detectives arrested a suspect in connection with alleged improper use of social media, following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kazandani area of Mombasa County. The suspect, Halima Ngache, also known as Princess Halima, was…
Kenya has secured Sh97.1 billion ($750 million) from the World Bank to support governance reforms, strengthen public financial management and expand social protection as the government seeks to boost private sector investment and create…
Airtel Kenya has appointed Djibril Tobe as its new Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026. The telecommunications company announced the appointment in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying Tobe will succeed Ashish Malhotra, who has…
Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without “intimidation, threats or…
An Indonesian court has sentenced a former education minister who was the co-founder of super-app Gojek to 10 years in jail. Nadiem Makarim, 41, was accused of manipulating a school laptop procurement deal to enrich himself, leading to…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has invited applications from qualified secondary school teachers and college tutors to serve as assessors for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and practical…
