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Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, after he was taken to hospital last week for treatment for a rare blood condition. The palace in Oslo said he passed away peacefully at 06:35 local time (04:35GMT) on Friday at the national…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a new chapati-making machine capable of producing up to 2,000 chapatis per hour under the county government’s Dishi na County school feeding programme. Sakaja said the machine is now operational…
Orlando Bloom is an English actor who has an estimated net worth of $50 million. He built his fortune through some of Hollywood’s biggest film franchises, including The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean. Bloom became an…
President William Ruto acknowledged failures in his administration’s handling of the 2024 Gen Z protests and the 2025 anniversary demonstrations. He said no blood should have been shed during the protests. Ruto, who in 2024 described some…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has left the country for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President William Ruto at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga said he will make public the report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto. In a statement on X, Maraga said he had, seven days ago,…
Russell Brand is an English comedian, actor, author and broadcaster who has an estimated net worth of $20 million. He built his fortune through stand-up comedy, television, films, book deals, podcasting and online media. Brand first became…
Two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain were handed meetings with Barcelona, Manchester City and Aston Villa among their eight matches in the league phase of this season’s Champions League, as the draw took place on Thursday. PSG,…
Selena Gomez’s social media accounts brim with adoring fans: two million likes for her most recent post showing her and her husband in a rose-petal strewn hotel, and thousands of comments praising her beauty, her lipstick and the perfume…
Katy Perry has an estimated net worth of $400 million, making her one of the wealthiest and highest-paid entertainers in the world. The American singer, songwriter and television personality built her fortune through record sales,…
There is silence and silence on the supplier of the new Kenya Police Service uniform to be unveiled on Friday, August 28, 2026, during the pass-out parade of recruits at the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County.…
Police in Gatundu South, Kiambu County are investigating the suspected murder of a bodaboda rider who was found dead in his house hours after he was allegedly assaulted by a passenger. The man, whose identity had not been disclosed by…
Police in Trans Mara West, Narok County are investigating the death of an unidentified woman whose half-naked body was found in the Mount Love area. The body was discovered on Thursday, with police reporting that the woman had suffered…
Police in Masaba North, Nyamira County, arrested two family members after a 38-year-old man was found dead inside his house days after he was allegedly assaulted following a land dispute. The body of Evans Mogere Nyakundi was discovered at…
Police in Rachuonyo East, Homa Bay County, are investigating an incident where the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was recovered from River Awach. The body, believed to be that of a woman aged about 32, was discovered floating in…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The move comes after trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week, and the US imposed new 50% tariffs on…
Colombia’s new right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has approved the extradition of five rebel armed group members who are wanted in the US on drug-related charges. The move is a step towards ending a plan by his left-wing…
Andrew and Tristan Tate have told a Florida court they should be released from jail so they can fight extradition to the UK on charges of rape and trafficking. Wearing tan jail uniforms, the brothers maintained they did not commit the…
The decision by world-famous Malian musician Salif Keïta to stop touring in South Africa over what he called “xenophobic violence” has been met with disappointment by the province hosting a festival he was due to perform at next month.…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has defended its decision to raise the minimum yield for containers carrying general consolidated cargo to Sh3.2 million, saying the measure is aimed at keeping customs valuation in line with prevailing…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has strongly dismissed allegations of corruption, political interference and voter suppression linked to preparations for the 2027 General Election, accusing Democracy for Citizens…
In October, Dolly Parton gave her fans a health update. In a video titled “I ain’t dead yet!,” the singer explained: “Back when my husband Carl was sick, that was a long time, and then he passed, I didn’t take care of myself, so I let a…
Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities say. More than 350 people are so far known to have died, according…
Uefa is preparing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over the now scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and its other competitions to private investors. Documents seen by BBC Sport show an…
