The United States sanctioned two more judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) – the latest step in the Trump administration’s campaign to punish those involved with efforts to investigate Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said he was imposing sanctions against Gocha Lordkipanidze of Georgia and Erdenebalsuren Damdin of Mongolia for being “directly engaged in efforts by the ICC to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute Israeli nationals, without Israel’s consent, including voting with the majority in favor of the ICC’s ruling against Israel’s appeal on December 15.” On Monday, the Hague-based…
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The High Court lifted restrictions that had barred Marie Stopes Kenya from offering abortion services, post-abortion care, and related public information, after finding that the directives were issued without legal authority. Justice Chacha Mwita quashed decisions made by the Kenya Films & Classification Board (KFCB), the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), and the Director of Medical Services (DMS), terming them unconstitutional, unlawful, and ultra vires. The ruling followed a petition filed in November 2018 by the Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa (NAYA–Kenya) and Jackline Mary Karanja, who were represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights. The…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will expand access to cannabis, a long anticipated move that would mark the most significant shift in US drug policy in decades. The order directs the US attorney general to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I narcotic, to a Schedule III drug – placing it under the same category as Tylenol with codeine. Cannabis will remain illegal at the federal level. But classifying it as a Schedule III narcotic would allow expanded research to be conducted into its potential benefits. Several Republican lawmakers cautioned against the move, with some arguing it…
A court barred businessman Kung’u Muigai from publishing or circulating statements alleging that Supreme Court Judge Isaac Lenaola received a bribe to influence a court decision. This followed an application dated September 30, 2025, in which Justice Lenaola sued Muigai for defamation over claims made on social media and other digital platforms. Justice Lenaola told the court that Muigai falsely accused him of receiving Sh1 million to deliver an adverse judgment in a case involving the businessman and a company associated with him. The judge argued that the statements, made during interviews and online postings, were widely shared across platforms…
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident that led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Tuggar’s spokesperson told the BBC that the detained personnel had been released and were due to return to Nigeria, without saying when. The plane was flying to Portugal when it developed a technical problem and had to land in Burkina Faso, according to the Nigerian Air Force. The unauthorised landing sparked a diplomatic row with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) made up of Burkina Faso…
The rebel group which last week seized the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Uvira say they have begun withdrawing, promising to complete the pullout on Thursday, following pressure from the US. The M23 group captured the strategic city near the border with Burundi, days after a “historic” US-brokered peace deal between Congolese and Rwandan governments aimed at ending the long-running conflict in eastern DR Congo. However, DR Congo’s government says the reported withdrawal is a “diversion” and needs verification. On Thursday morning some Uvira residents told the BBC it was not clear if the M23 were leaving, with some…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will crack down on hate speech following Sunday’s deadly shooting at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish festival. Fifteen people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at an event to mark the first day of Hanukkah. New laws will target “those who spread hate, division and radicalisation”, Albanese told reporters in Canberra. The home affairs minister will also be given new powers to cancel or refuse visas for those who spread hate and a new taskforce will be set up to ensure the education system “prevents, tackles and properly responds to…
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and war correspondent Peter Arnett has died at the age of 91, US media has reported. Arnett won the international reporting prize in 1996 for his Vietnam War coverage at the Associated Press (AP). But he was also well known for his work at CNN, having become a household name while reporting on the first Gulf War. His career spanned decades and covered several conflicts in countries including Iraq, Vietnam and El Salvador. The New Zealand-born journalist died on Wednesday surrounded by family and friends in California, his son told reporters. He was receiving hospice care for…
Price increases in the US eased in recent months, as costs for items including hotels, milk and some kinds of clothing fell. The latest figures from the Labor Department showed prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November. That pace was down from 3% in September and lower than many analysts had expected, potentially bolstering the case for the US central bank to continue cutting interest rates. The signs of cooling came as frustration over years of rising prices has raised pressure on US President Donald Trump to deliver on his promises of relief. The consumer price index (CPI)…
A former anaesthetist has been jailed for life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of them fatally. Frédéric Péchier, 53, was convicted Friday at the end of a four-month trial in the eastern city of Besançon. In one of France’s biggest ever medical malpractice cases, Péchier was found to have introduced chemicals like potassium chloride or adrenaline into the infusion bags of patients. His youngest victim, a four-year-old child, survived two cardiac arrests during a routine tonsil surgery in 2016. The oldest victim was 89. “You are Doctor Death, a poisoner, a murderer. You bring shame on all doctors,” said…
Truth Social parent company Trump Media & Technology Group announced a deal on Thursday to merge with nuclear fusion company TAE Technologies. The surprise merger drove shares of Trump Media 28% higher before the market open. The companies said the all-stock transaction is valued at more than $6 billion and will create one of the first publicly traded fusion companies. After the deal closes, shareholders of Trump Media and TAE would own about 50% of the combined entity. The news comes as Trump Media’s share price has plunged this year.Truth Social has struggled to gain traction, remaining a far smaller…
Engagement rings come in many shapes, styles, and settings. Whether you are just starting your search or refining your ideas, knowing the most popular and timeless designs can help you choose a ring your partner will love. In this guide, we explore top designs for hatton garden engagement rings with clear explanations of what makes each one special and how to think about them as you shop. Classic and Timeless Designs Solitaire The solitaire engagement ring design is one of the most enduring and beloved choices. It features a single centre stone, often a diamond set on a plain band.…
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Remote work has reshaped how people think about careers, borders, and long-term mobility. For many Kenyans, the ability to work online has opened doors that once required permanent relocation or complex employment arrangements abroad. Today, professionals can live in one country, work for a company in another, and travel between regions with far more flexibility than ever before. This shift has made international mobility less of a one-time decision and more of an ongoing lifestyle choice. As a result, practical preparation has become part of the process, including handling essential documentation early on, such as obtaining compliant passport photos through…
Modern households are quietly changing the way they think about preparedness. It’s no longer just about emergency kits or rare worst-case scenarios, but about building systems that support daily life while also offering resilience when routines are disrupted. From power reliability to personal safety, people are increasingly drawn to tools that serve both practical and long-term needs, including modular energy setups like the anker solix x1 that can support both routine use and unexpected interruptions. This broader shift reflects a cultural move away from reactive problem-solving toward proactive design. Homeowners, renters, and even frequent travelers are paying closer attention to…