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Actress Hayden Panettiere, star of US TV shows Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought…
Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations. The trial stems from a lawsuit filed…
Ferrari’s first ever all-electric car has fetched $40m (£29.5m) in a charity sale, setting a record for a new car sold at auction. The RM Sotheby’s auction in California raised more than 35 times the usual price of a Ferrari Luce. The…
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65m The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2024, is set to sign a four-year deal with the Spanish champions. The transfer is expected to be…
President Donald Trump has said the US will “substantially reduce” joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un. He also noted on Truth Social that South Korea had…
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family. A five-time…
US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner has held rare talks with Hamas to discuss the implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan. A Palestinian official told the BBC Trump’s son-in-law met a delegation led by…
Kisii County workers will have to wait longer for their July salaries after the county administration announced a delay in processing and releasing the payments. An internal memo dated August 12, 2026, and signed by the County Secretary…
The top US military commander in the Middle East has said mental health is a “priority” on the warship USS Lincoln, following reports of difficult conditions on board the long-deployed ship. After visiting the vessel on Saturday, Adm Brad…
A 26-year-old man died after he was allegedly stabbed during a fight at a motel in Kombedu, Kisumu West Sub-County. Police said the incident occurred at Chadwicks Motel at about 10pm on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a disagreement…
Police are investigating an incident where a 30-year-old school night watchman was found dead inside a store at Kivingoni Secondary School in Matuu, Machakos County. The deceased, identified as Jackson Kioko Nyamai, was reportedly on duty…
Chaos rocked the Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday as at least one vehicle was torched, several people including journalists injured and 17 suspects arrested. Several other cars were attacked and vandalized in the chaos…
One person is dead and tens of thousands have lost power after Hurricane Lala lashed parts of Hawaii overnight, before weakening slightly Sunday morning to a tropical storm with 70 mph sustained winds and heavy rain. At least 126,000…
A murder inquiry has begun after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath in West Yorkshire. The 55-year-old was injured in an altercation on a disused railway line off Blacker Lane in Calder Grove, Wakefield, at about…
Facebook users in Kenya reported difficulties accessing the social media platform on Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2026, for some minutes. Users reported problems accessing Facebook through both the website and mobile application, with the…
Twelve people were killed and dozens more injured when a bus carrying Polish pilgrims veered off a Hungarian motorway and into a ditch. Police said the bus overturned after coming off the M3 motorway, which connects Hungary’s capital…
Scatman Crothers net worth was estimated at $500,000 at the time of his death in 1986. The American actor, musician and voice artist built his career across film, television, radio and music, becoming one of the most recognizable character…
Shelley Duvall was an American actress, producer and television personality who had an estimated net worth of $500,000 at the time of her death in 2024. She became one of the most recognizable actresses of the 1970s and 1980s through…
Jack Nicholson has an estimated net worth of $400 million, making him one of the wealthiest actors in Hollywood history. His fortune has been built through more than five decades of film work, including substantial acting salaries, backend…
Police officers in Narok County were forced to withdraw from Mogoto village after a mob turned on them while they attempted to rescue a murder suspect from an enraged crowd. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at about…
A seven-year-old boy drowned in a dam in Nyandarua Central Sub-County after he reportedly slipped and fell into the water while grazing livestock with two other children. The incident occurred at a dam near Stage One along the Passenga-Ol…
Peter Fonda had an estimated net worth of $40 million at the time of his death in 2019. The American actor, director, producer and author built his fortune during a career spanning nearly six decades, with income coming from film and…
Bridget Fonda is a retired American actress who has an estimated net worth of $50 million. Her wealth is combined with that of her husband, acclaimed film composer Danny Elfman. Best known for her roles in hit films such as Single White…
Peso Pluma has an estimated net worth of $20 million. The Mexican singer and songwriter has built his fortune through music sales, streaming, songwriting, live performances, collaborations and other commercial ventures. Born Hassan Emilio…
