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CIC Insurance Group has reported a 70.3 percent increase in profit after tax to Sh1.09 billion for the six months ended June 2026, supported by stronger investment returns and growth in its insurance business. Profit before tax rose 30.2…
Kenyan Ambassador to Belgium Joash Maangi has dismissed opposition calls for President William Ruto to serve only one term, describing the campaign as “pure hogwash” and warning that frequent changes in government could undermine Kenya’s…
Jamal Bryant’s net worth is estimated at $500,000. The American pastor, author and social activist has built his career through ministry, public speaking, writing, television and community advocacy. Bryant is best known as the founder of…
Grace Jones net worth is estimated at $7 million. The Jamaican model, actress and musician built her fortune through a groundbreaking career spanning fashion, music, film and entertainment. Known for her striking androgynous appearance,…
The Standard Group Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, who had been abducted by armed men along the Gilgil–Nakuru road on Tuesday night was found alive in a thicket in Masinga area, Machakos County, police and witnesses said. The motive and…
Bishop Noel Jones net worth is estimated at $5 million. The Jamaican-born American minister has built his wealth and influence through decades of pastoral leadership, speaking engagements, gospel music, publishing, television and business…
Paul S. Morton net worth is estimated at $4 million. The American pastor, gospel singer, author and religious leader built his wealth through more than five decades of ministry, music, book publishing and speaking engagements. Morton is…
Jerry Falwell Jr. net worth is estimated at $100 million. The American lawyer, real estate developer and former university administrator built his wealth through his legal career, real estate investments and his long association with…
Jerry Falwell Net Worth was estimated at $10 million at the time of his death in 2007. The American evangelical pastor, televangelist and political commentator built his wealth and influence through Christian ministries, broadcasting,…
Larry Flynt was an American publisher, entrepreneur, casino owner and free-speech activist who had an estimated net worth of $500 million at the time of his death in 2021. Flynt built his fortune through the adult entertainment industry…
Ariana Grande made an emotional exit on Tuesday night, as she wrapped up her Eternal Sunshine tour, and prepared to step back from public life. The singer was occasionally close to tears – most notably during One Last Time, the song that…
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as Lake America on its maps service app, after an order from US President Donald Trump as part of Washington’s trade spat with Canada. The change was made for US-based users, while those in Canada will…
American forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command (Centcom) has said. Centcom said the US strikes followed “recent attempted attacks” by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against commercial shipping in…
A 23-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk – as a judge ruled prosecutors can seek the death penalty at trial. Tyler Robinson denies aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and…
After a record 250 days at sea without a port stop, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is preparing to dock in Thailand, giving its nearly 5,000 crew members a much-needed break. The ship is docking close to the beach…
The claim that Eurozone annual inflation rose to 3.3% in August 2026, marking the highest level in three years, is factually accurate. This data was released on September 1, 2026, by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union,…
The claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the military to launch large strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure is factually accurate. Putin made this announcement on September 1, 2026, during a press conference…
The claim that AI jailbreak researcher Pliny the Liberator leaked the system prompt for Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is factually accurate. However, available records indicate this leak occurred for Claude Fable 5 (released June 9, 2026),…
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Anthropic released Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, the latest versions of its most advanced large language models. The company positions the two models—which share the same underlying architecture—as…
The Standard Group has condemned the alleged abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, along the Gilgil–Nakuru road on Tuesday night, demanding his immediate and safe release. In a statement issued in Nairobi, Group Chief…
Juventus have announced the arrival of Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr on season-long loan deals. The Serie A club will pay Newcastle £3.5m to loan Woltemade, but do not have the option to…
Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian side Genk in a deal that could be worth up to £30m including add-ons. Brughmans has agreed a six-year contract with Liverpool and will remain at…
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has joined Valencia on a loan deal until the end of the season. BBC Sport understands there is no option or obligation for the La Liga side to sign the 23-year-old permanently at the end of the campaign.…
The claim that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Strait of Hormuz will be bypassed within two years and become “worthless” is factually accurate. Bessent made this statement on September 1, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina,…
