Max Verstappen claimed a lights-to-flag victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Lando Norris closed the gap to title rival Oscar Piastri to 25 points after the Drivers’ Championship leader crashed out on the opening lap. Verstappen was never headed on the streets of Baku, leading all 51 laps and winning by over 14 seconds from Mercedes’ George Russell and Carlos Sainz, who claimed his first podium for Williams having just lost out on pole position. Kimi Antonelli narrowly missed out on the final step of the podium, having run well all day, but was well clear of a fierce…
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Manchester United capitalised on Robert Sanchez’s fifth-minute red card to secure a crucial victory over Chelsea in torrential rain at Old Trafford. The first match in Premier League history to see two or more goals, red cards and substitutions in the first half was settled by goals from United skipper Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, who was the other player sent off before the break. It was Sanchez’s dismissal that set the course of the game though. The Spain international raced from his goal to meet Bryan Mbeumo as the striker ran beyond the Chelsea defence. Sanchez then upended the forward…
President William Ruto said Saturday no part of Kenya will be left behind in national transformation because of the choice made in the last elections. The President said the country belongs to all Kenyans and they would benefit equitably from the programmes and policies the government is implementing. Speaking at Eastern Kenya Integrated College in Mitaboni, Machakos County, on Saturday, he said no part of the country will be left behind. He said even though some leaders in Ukambani had initially pointed out that they were not interested in housing and fresh produce markets, the government is nevertheless rolling out…
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, the opposition party in a fragile coalition with the African National Congress, on Saturday named veteran activist Helen Zille to lead its campaign to take country’s main city Johannesburg from the ANC in elections next year. Local elections scheduled to be held between November 2026 and January 2027 loom as a major test for the ANC that has run the national government since the end of white-rule in the 1990s but which lost its absolute majority in parliament last year. Zille, 74, who was mayor of Cape Town from 2006 to 2009 and has headed the…
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Teso North MP Oku Kaunya was officially installed as the Iteso community spokesperson—a historic moment that signals a new era of unity, representation, and strategic influence for one of Kenya’s most vibrant communities. The ceremony took place at Amagoro Primary School in Busia County. Despite some controversy, Kaunya’s appointment is both timely and necessary, and it reflects the Iteso’s forward-looking political aspirations. Oku Kaunya is not new to public service. From his distinguished career in the Ministry of Interior—rising through the ranks from District Officer to Regional Commissioner—to his tenure in Parliament, Kaunya has consistently…
Three Russian warplanes that violated Estonian airspace have been intercepted by Nato, the military alliance has said. Estonia’s foreign ministry condemned the incursion as “brazen”. It said three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the airspace of a Nato member “without permission and remained there for a total of 12 minutes” on Friday over the Gulf of Finland. Nato spokesperson Allison Hart said the military alliance “responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft”, calling it “yet another example of reckless Russian behaviour and Nato’s ability to respond”. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal later said his government had “decided to request Nato…
A US federal judge has struck down Donald Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against the New York Times newspaper, citing issues with its contents. US District Judge Steven Merryday in his ruling on Friday said Trump had violated a federal rule requiring applicants to outline in a “short and plain statement” why they deserve relief from the court. A legal complaint, the judge said, is not “a protected platform to rage against an adversary”. He gave Trump 28 days to file an amended complaint. Trump signalled he would sue the New York Times earlier this week in a post on Truth…
gramme have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while proponents – including billionaire Elon Musk – argue it allows the US to attract top talent from around the world. A separate order is expected to order a review of minimum wage requirements for those under the scheme. Since 2004, the number of H-1B applications has been capped at 85,000 per year. While H-1B fees are subject to change and depend on the size of the employer, they currently include a $215 registration fee and another $780 fee for filing a form known as a I-129, required for larger…
US President Donald Trump is planning to invite King Charles and Queen Camilla to the US next year, a senior White House official confirmed to the BBC. The date of the visit – which will come as the US marks its 250th anniversary – remains unclear. Trump made a second state visit to the UK this week to meet with the King and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, describing the visit as an “exquisite honour” and a sign of an “unbreakable bond” between the two countries. The last official state visit by a British monarch to the US took place in…
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to confirm the top auto safety official along with dozens of other nominees, including officials overseeing highways and pipelines. The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm Jonathan Morrison to head the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and 47 other nominees, the first time the NHTSA has had a permanent leader in three years. Morrison, a former lawyer at Apple AAPL.O and chief counsel at the NHTSA during President Donald Trump’s first term, will oversee a series of safety probes at the NHTSA, including an investigation opened this week into about 174,000 Tesla Model Y cars…
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed 75 people in a drone strike that hit a mosque at a camp for displaced people near the western city of El-Fasher on Friday, first responders said. The RSF conducted their strike as they make gains in their push to capture Darfur’s last army-held city. The attack struck a mosque at the Abu Shouk camp, just outside the North Darfur capital, said the Emergency Response Room, a local volunteer group coordinating relief in the camp. “The bodies were retrieved from the rubble of the mosque,” the group said in a statement. There was no…
When it comes to building a resilient, performance-driven portfolio, investors often look to two of the most iconic indices in the world: NASDAQ and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). While both represent major slices of the U.S. economy, they reflect radically different investment philosophies. Understanding the differences between these indices isn’t just about knowing what companies they hold—it’s about recognizing what kind of investor you are: Are you chasing growth or seeking stability? Do you lean toward disruption or reliability? Let’s unpack how NASDAQ and Dow represent these two sides of the investing spectrum. What Makes NASDAQ and Dow…
Kenya is a country built on diversity. From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the serene beaches of Mombasa, a vast land of cultures, languages, and beliefs that shape the lives of millions in its country. Among the land of diversity lies a common thread that binds communities together, compassion. Across the vast traditions and mix of faiths, acts of kindness have long been a powerful force within Kenya, offering hope and support to those in need across each county. In a world often divided by differences, Kenya provides a powerful example of how diverse beliefs can foster shared values…
No nation in today’s day and age living in isolation due to the interconnected world we are in. Globalization has linked communities across continents through technology, trade, and humanitarian action. While Kenya has made a notable pace in addressing its own social and economic needs, the wave of conflicts, natural disasters, and health crises in other parts of the world often reach our borders. This reality makes humanitarian aid not only an act of charity but a module of stability across the globe as well as mutual survival. For Kenya, participating in international aid efforts reflects the spirit of utu—the belief…
A groundbreaking international study conducted in partnership with the Turkana community of northern Kenya revealed how humans have genetically adapted to survive in an extremely harsh environment. The study, published in Science, shows that thousands of years of natural selection have shaped remarkable physiological adaptations in the Turkana, enabling them to thrive in a landscape defined by extreme heat, water scarcity, and limited vegetation. The research was conducted through the Turkana Health and Genomics Project (THGP), a collaborative initiative bringing together researchers from Kenya and the United States, including Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), the Turkana Basin Institute (TBI), Vanderbilt…