The United Nations must implement reforms that reflect changing times or slide into irrelevance, President William Ruto has warned. He said the global organisation must become fit-for-purpose, its organs reformed, the mandate strengthened, and decisions aligned with current realities rather than the 1945 geopolitical situation. He noted that no matter how noble the UN’s origins or how impactful its legacy, it must adapt to remain relevant. “Institutions rarely fail because they lack vision or ideals; more often, they drift into irrelevance when they do not adapt, when they hesitate to act, and when they lose legitimacy,” he said. He was…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has slammed the opposition for persistent empty rhetoric and promoting backward politics saying they have no development record to show Kenyans. Speaking on Wednesday when he addressed over 4,500 grassroots women in Mbeere North Constituency, Embu County, the DP called on residents not to fall to the cheap and retrogressive talk by the leading opposition figures. “The opposition has nothing to offer. They have no roads, no schools, no hospitals, and no development to show. Let us focus on the government of the day because that is where development comes from,” he stated. The DP outlined…
Claudia Cardinale, the Tunisian-born Italian star of The Leopard, 8 1/2 and Pink Panther, has died at the age of 87. She had a six-decade long career, rising to fame during the golden age of Italian cinema, and was directed by greats such as Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti. The actress died at Nemours in France in the company of her children, according to her agent Laurent Savry. “She leaves us the legacy of a free and inspired woman both as a woman and as an artiste,” Savry told AFP news agency. Born in Tunisia to Sicilian parents in April…
One person has died and two others are injured after being shot by a suspected sniper at an immigration facility in Texas, officials say. The shooter is also dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the incident in Dallas, said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The attack unfolded on Wednesday morning at a detention centre for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident follows a string of attacks on ICE facilities across the US in recent months. The motive or targets of the attack are unclear. Fox News quoted officials as saying no law enforcement officers had been injured.…
Artificial intelligence is now part of search, customer support, recommendations, and security. Employers want people who can build simple, reliable systems and explain results clearly. Start with the basics: Python, data handling, the math behind machine learning, and how to judge a model. Then learn practical generative AI, a little MLOps for deployment and monitoring, and one cloud platform. Aim for two or three small, well-documented projects you can share. Factors to Consider Before Choosing an AI Course Career objective: Engineer, data scientist, analyst, product manager, or leader. Choose training that matches your goal. Experience level: Foundations if you are…
Ethical hacking is about proving security, not guesswork. The correct course trains you to plan an engagement, exploit safely, and explain impact in plain English. Select a path that suits your schedule, practice in real-world labs, and build a portfolio that earns trust during reviews and incident discussions. Then turn each project into evidence that recruiters and managers can verify. Factors to Consider Before Choosing an Ethical Hacking Course Career goal first. SOC analysts, web pentesters, app pentesters, cloud security specialists, or leadership roles require distinct tooling depth, reporting cadences, and responsibilities. Be honest about experience. New to IT or…
Picture yourself walking into a local shop or café. You browse, select your items, and when it’s time to pay, a simple tap of your card or phone completes the transaction. This convenience is powered by credit card terminals, a tool rapidly changing how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operate. Credit card terminals have become essential for SMEs today. These handy devices allow businesses to accept card payments smoothly, enhancing the overall customer experience. They are more than just machines; they are a vital link in providing seamless and secure transactions. Advantages of Credit Card Terminals for SMEs Investing in…
The best time to buy FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets is during the official presale phases at fixed pricing, before dynamic pricing takes effect. Over 4.5 million fans from 216 countries applied during the first Visa presale window, with FIFA implementing dynamic pricing for the first time in World Cup history, creating unprecedented uncertainty in the secondary market. Quick Answer: Best Times to Buy World Cup 2026 Tickets Official Presale Phases (Sept-Dec 2025): Fixed pricing, guaranteed authenticity, no dynamic markups After Group Draw (Dec 5, 2025): Team-specific pricing clarity, potential early discounts on less popular matchups 6-8 Weeks Before…
Managing an optical business involves the delicate balance of juggling expert patient care with complex retail operations. From high-end designer frames and specialized prescription lenses to a vast array of contact lenses and cleaning accessories, keeping track of every single item can be an overwhelming task. A disorganized inventory, filled with ghost stock or unforeseen shortages, can quickly become a significant barrier to the growth and smooth operation of your practice, creating financial risks and operational headaches. Are manual spreadsheets holding your practice back? For many established optical practices, inventory management still relies on cumbersome spreadsheets or even pen-and-paper ledgers. This traditional approach…
Europe is experiencing a growing trend towards an ageing population. In 2022, seniors made up about 19% of the population, and that number is expected to rise to 27% by 2072. Whether by choice or circumstance, around one-third of seniors in the UK live alone. These statistics highlight the urgent need to prioritise the safety and security of this vulnerable segment of society. We all want our senior loved ones to enjoy living independently while they can. However, with the physical and in some cases, mental decline that comes with age, it is crucial that we take every measure to…
A person has been arrested in connection with a cyber-attack which has caused days of disruption at several European airports including Heathrow. The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a man in his forties was arrested in West Sussex “as part of an investigation into a cyber incident impacting Collins Aerospace”. There have been hundreds of flight delays after Collins Aerospace baggage and check-in software used by several airlines failed, with some boarding passengers using pen and paper. “Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing,” said Paul Foster,…
A woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison for a brazen scheme to conduct a fraudulent sale of Graceland, the famed estate of Elvis Presley. Lisa Jeanine Findley of Missouri pleaded guilty to felony mail fraud in February, after prosecutors accused her of using a fake company, falsified court filings, a fabricated loan, and the forged signature of Presley’s late daughter to pry the estate away from the singer’s family. The judge called it a “wild scheme” and “highly sophisticated”, as she tried to defraud the Presley family. Graceland, the rock legend’s home of 20 years before…
More than 80 buffaloes were killed after they trampled over each other and drowned in a river, Namibia’s environment and tourism department has said. The buffaloes were being chased by lions in neighbouring Botswana when they “fell from a deep cliff” into the Chobe River on the Namibian side of the border, it added in a statement. Hundreds of buffaloes have been killed in similar circumstances in the past. In one of the worst cases, around 400 died in 2018 after they ran into the river, which flows through Botswana’s Chobe National Park, a major tourist attraction known for its…
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., announced on Tuesday that it will continue to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” despite Disney allowing the show to return to ABC. “We made a decision last week to preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ following what ABC referred to as Mr. Kimmel’s ‘ill-timed and insensitive’ comments at a critical time in our national discourse. We stand by that decision pending assurance that all parties are committed to fostering an environment of respectful, constructive dialogue in the markets we serve,” the company said in a statement. “In the meantime, we note that ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will be available nationwide…
A 13-year-old Afghan boy made a dangerous journey from Kabul to Delhi, hiding in the landing gear compartment of a Kam Air passenger plane. Officials say the teen, who is from Kunduz city in northern Afghanistan, was found wandering around on the runway at Delhi’s international airport after the plane landed on Monday. He was detained by Indian security personnel and questioned for several hours before being sent back to Kabul on the same flight. The boy reportedly told authorities he made the journey out of curiosity. A spokesperson from the Indian Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said the boy…