Germans on Saturday mourned both the victims and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least five people, including a small child, and injuring at least 200 others. Authorities arrested a 50-year-old man at the site of the attack in Magdeburg on Friday evening and took him into custody for questioning. He has lived in Germany for nearly two decades, practicing medicine in Bernburg, about 40 kilometers south of Magdeburg. officials said. The governor of the surrounding state of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, told reporters that the…
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans of enhanced security during the festive season while issuing a stern warning to those who might disrupt law and order. Murkomen emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring peace and security during the Christmas and New Year holidays. “I want to assure the people of Kenya that their security and safety are guaranteed as they go about their festive activities,” he said. The CS also cautioned against overindulgence and encouraged citizens to act responsibly. It was his first such comment since he was moved to the interior docket. “Each one of us should…
The Biden administration on Friday withdrew a proposed rule change that would have prohibited schools from banning transgender athletes from teams matching their gender identities. The administration notified the public that it had withdrawn the proposed rule in the Federal Register. The administration had proposed the rule in April 2023, inviting the public to comment. It said on Friday that it had received more than 150,000 public replies. Many of the comments were against the proposed rule, the administration wrote in its Federal Register filing. That, along with multiple pending lawsuits related to gender identity and sports, led the administration…
President William Ruto Saturday urged parents to play an active role in instilling moral values in their children in order to combat rising crime rates and social ills. Speaking at a wedding ceremony in Mombasa, the President emphasised that finger-pointing and blame games will not solve problems like femicide and drug trafficking. Ruto was among those who attended the union of Fatma and Zakir, the son of businessman Imran Khosala while bride is the granddaughter of former MP Kisauni Said Hemed. He he said parents must shoulder their responsibility in shaping the moral character of their children, as the government…
The government shutdown showdown of December 2024 was the first big test of president-elect Donald Trump’s influence over Republicans in Congress. It was one he struggled to meet. The chaos of the last few days exposed some of the limits of his power and control of his party as he prepares to re-enter the White House. One day after Trump derailed a bipartisan government funding bill – with a big assist from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk – he issued a new demand, for a stripped-down government funding bill that would also raise the limit on how much new…
YouTube TV is a fantastic service, offering a wide range of live TV channels and on-demand content. However, just like other streaming platforms, it restricts content based on your location. This can be frustrating, especially if you’re traveling or living outside the U.S. But there’s good news: using a VPN can help you bypass these geo-restrictions, allowing you to watch YouTube TV from anywhere in the world. In this guide, we’ll explore Free VPN for YouTube TV – Reviewed by VPNRanks, how they help you stay secure while watching, and how to set them up for seamless streaming. Why Do…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has sparked buzz and excitement among residents of Kitui days after he stopped to buy food. Matiang’i toured the area on Friday December 20 while on his way from Katulani village where he had gone to condole with the family of his former bodyguard Christopher Wambua who passed on in September. Wambua had been Matiangi’s bodyguard for 10 years. When he died, Matiangi did not attend the funeral since he was in the US where he is working with the World Bank. Matiangi came to Kenya for his holidays and decided to visit the…
The Best Car Rental Dubai provides a variety of advantages because of which the travel becomes easier, comfortable and enjoyable. A big reason as to why it is better is because of the following reasons: a) Freedom and Ease of Use When one rents a car in Dubai, one has the access to basic transportation without having to pay for an expensive taxi or relying on transportation. These may allow one to grasp the concept of moving around in the city at one’s own will, as one can even drive what is considered hidden gems of the city. b) Comfort…
Rey Mysterio Snr has passed away, his family have said. The wrestling legend, real name Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, was the uncle of current WWE star Rey. Mexican wrestling company Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide revealed the news on social media. They posted: ‘We regret the sensitive death of Miguel Angel Lopez Dias, known as Rey Mysterio Sr. We send our most sincere condolences to his loved ones and raise our prayers to heaven for his eternal rest.’ Mysterio, who was 66, began wrestling in 1976 and officially retired in 2009. His son, Rey, and grandson, Dominik, are still with WWE…
A car drove into a group of people at a Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, leaving at least one person dead and between 60 and 80 people injured. The driver of the car, reported to be a dark BMW, was arrested following the crash which took place at 7:04pm today, according to unidentified government officials in the state of Saxony-Anhalt who spoke to the dpa news agency. Bild reported that the car was driven ‘at least 400m (1,300ft) across the Christmas market’, per a police spokesperson. According to emergency services, who have set up…
Party City is closing down all of its stores, ending nearly 40 years in business, CNN has learned. CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees Friday in a meeting viewed by CNN that Party City is “winding down” operations immediately and that today will be their last day of employment. Staff were told they will not receive severance pay, and they were told their benefits would end as the company goes out of business. “That is without question the most difficult message that I’ve ever had to deliver,” Litwin said at the meeting, which was held on a video conference call.…
With a shutdown of the government looming, lawmakers on Capitol Hill find themselves at an impasse over the debt ceiling – a limit set by Congress on how much the US can borrow. President-elect Donald Trump wants a provision included in the spending bill that would raise or suspend the nation’s debt limit. But some of his own Republican Party lawmakers have balked at supporting a bill that would increase government spending. On Thursday, 235 members of the House of Representatives – including 38 Republicans – voted against this Donald Trump-backed deal. Here’s what to know about the debt ceiling.…
A top campaign adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump has called the incoming UK ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, “an absolute moron”. In a post on social media, Chris LaCivita said Lord Mandelson “should stay home”. Mr LaCivita, who was a co-campaign manager for Trump’s presidential election bid, criticised the British government’s decision saying it was replacing a “professional universally respected ambo [ambassador] with an absolute moron”. Lord Mandelson is one of the best-known figures in British politics, having served in multiple ministerial roles under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown before taking up a life peerage in the…
The US has scrapped a $10m (£7.9m) reward for the arrest of Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, following meetings between senior diplomats and representatives from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf said the discussion with Sharaa was “very productive”, and he came across as “pragmatic”. The US delegation arrived in the capital, Damascus, after HTS overthrew the Bashar al-Assad regime less than a fortnight ago. Washington still designates it as a terrorist group. A State Department spokesperson confirmed that the diplomats discussed “transition principles” supported by the US, regional events and the need to fight…
The UK has sanctioned five senior Georgian officials, including the interior minister, for their roles in suppressing pro-European protests in the Black Sea country. The individuals will face travel bans and asset freezes for “violating human rights”, the Foreign Office said, adding that the sanctions were imposed in coordination with the US. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: “The shocking violence inflicted upon protestors, opposition leaders and journalists is an egregious attack on democracy.” The country has seen months of violent clashes between protesters and police since parliamentary elections held in October, most recently over the government’s decision to pause EU…
Thirty-five children were killed in a crush at a Christmas funfair in the south-west Nigerian city of Ibadan, with six others hospitalised, the police say. The organisers had promised to give cash handouts and also food but so many people turned up that there was a crush as they struggled to gain entry. Residents said that over 5,000 children had gathered at the venue and the crush occurred when the main organisers arrived to start the event. The sequence of events leading to the crush has not been disclosed. The police say they have arrested eight people who were behind…