Authorities imposed a seven-day dusk-to-dawn curfew in Tipis and Mwisho wa Lami areas of Mau Narok, Nakuru County after renewed ethnic clashes left one person dead. Police said at least eight other people were injured, and at least 12 houses set ablaze. The violence, which erupted on Saturday along the Nakuru–Narok border, displaced dozens of families who were forced to flee their homes after attackers torched houses and property. The victims asked for immediate help to restore calm. Residents described scenes of fear and destruction, with some recounting how they were ambushed during the night. “We have lost peace. Some…
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Liverpool earned a potentially crucial three points during the early stages of the title race as Dominik Szoboszlai’s jaw-dropping free kick secured a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. Sunday’s eagerly-anticipated tussle between the title contenders had been heading for a forgettable fourth successive top-flight draw between these sides at Anfield. But after a first half short on openings, the Liverpool midfielder — who lined up at right-back in the match — struck a fierce curling effort past David Raya from a central position, more than 30 yards from goal. The breakthrough came shortly after Mikel Arteta had…
Mercedes will continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as their drivers in Formula 1 in 2026, team principal Toto Wolff has said. Wolff effectively confirmed the line-up after the Dutch Grand Prix, although Russell’s contract is still not finalised. Wolff said: “I always say there’s not going to be any big news because we’re doing this. We’re continuing with both of them, of course. “With George there’s a few things where we want to optimise some of the travelling and the marketing days, how many hours we’re putting in. He’s an experienced driver and for us it’s always important…
In the bustling city of Nashville, fitness centers play a pivotal role in helping people maintain healthy lifestyles. However, these centers require diligent attention to hygiene to ensure the safety and well-being of their patrons. Keeping a gym clean is more than just a matter of aesthetics; it’s crucial for preventing the spread of germs and maintaining the reputation of the facility. Our primary goal in this article is to explore the best practices for commercial cleaning Nashville fitness centers, paying close attention to the array of services involved and the importance of hiring professional cleaning crews. Understanding Commercial Cleaning…
Abu Obeida, the spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing, has been killed in an air strike in Gaza City, Israel has said. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz congratulated the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s security agency, Shin Bet, for the “flawless execution” in a post on X. He gave no detail on the time or location of the operation, but the IDF earlier said its aircraft attacked “a key terrorist” in the al-Rimal neighbourhood on Saturday, prompting reports in Israeli media that Obeida had been the target. Hamas has not confirmed his death. The Palestinian armed group earlier said dozens…
The government will not relent in its push to take the procurement of the goods and services it buys on a digital platform, President William Ruto said. The President said government officials resisting the new e-procurement system are beneficiaries of the old system, but they will not succeed. “Procurement and accounting officers do not want this programme because they have been benefiting from the old system,” he said. “No amount of blackmail and intimidation will force us to go back on the electronic procurement. Any government official who is not willing to use it can resign and go pursue other…
The leaders of China and India say there is now deepening trust between them after years of tension that includes a long-running border dispute. China’s President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) in the port city of Tianjin. It is Modi’s first time in China in seven years. Xi told Modi that China and India should be partners, not rivals, while Modi said there was now an “atmosphere of peace and stability” between them. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also at the summit, attended by more than 20 world…
Official Michael Salisbury was dropped for Sunday’s Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal after Professional Game Match Officials Limited said it was a mistake for the video assistant referee to disallow Fulham’s opening goal at Chelseaon Saturday. Josh King scored 22 minutes into the game only for it to be chalked off following a VAR intervention for a foul by Rodrigo Muniz in the build-up. Muniz was deemed to have stepped on the foot of Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah while trying to turn him near the halfway line. “After review, Fulham Number 9 commits a careless challenge, stands on…
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 14 people, including 11 members of the prison service, a police officer and two civilians. The accident took place 270km (167 miles) south of the capital, Windhoek, outside the town of Mariental on Saturday. “No words can truly capture the depth of this loss,” President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wrote on social media, praising “the souls of our fallen officers”. Namibia has one of the highest road traffic fatality rates in the world. Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu also offered her condolences and thanked those who attended the…
Lando Norris retired from second place with an apparent engine failure as McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri took a controlled victory in an incident-strewn Dutch Grand Prix. Norris was on course for a comfortable second place after Piastri had dominated the race only for his car to stop in a cloud of smoke with seven laps to go. The dramatic turn of events at the end of a chaotic race featuring three safety cars and multiple crashes and incidents could be decisive in the private title fight between Piastri and Norris. The Australian’s seventh victory in 13 races this season, in…
Morocco cemented their place in African football history after edging Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Saturday August 30 evening. The Atlas Lions, already two-time winners, showed resilience and pedigree to become the first nation to clinch the CHAN crown three times. The victory was sealed in regular time before a packed stadium, bringing the month-long Pamoja CHAN 2024 tournament to a dramatic close. Madagascar, chasing their first continental title, stunned the Moroccans early in the first half when Clavin Felicite Mantanosoa fired home a neat half-volley…
Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement has confirmed that its self-proclaimed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was killed in Israeli air strikes earlier this week. The Iran-backed group said several other senior officials were killed when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Thursday. The IDF said at the time that it attacked a Houthi “military target” in the Sanaa area, giving no further details. The Houthis have controlled much of north-western Yemen since 2014, after ousting the internationally recognised government from Sanaa and triggering a devastating civil war. The Houthis said Rahawi had been killed alongside several…
Canadian luxury fashion retailer SSENSE has said it plans to file for bankruptcy protection, partly citing pressure from US tariffs including on US-bound low value parcels, which just came into effect. In an email to staff from CEO Rami Atallah, the Montreal-based firm said it was “surprised” by the elimination of the de minimis exemption for shipments to the US. The de minimis exemption allowed for duty-free shipping to the US on packages worth $800 (C$1,100; £592) or less, and was widely used by e-commerce firms and global retailers to ship small packages to the US. President Donald Trump issued…
Motorists in Nairobi were Friday told brace for a heavy traffic disruption from 6am along the Thika Superhighway and its surrounding areas ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Saturday, August 30. In a notice released by the National Police Service on Friday, August 29, the temporary road closure and traffic disruptions will affect motorists heading to and from the Nairobi Central Business District on the day of the final pitting Morocco against Madagascar. Police urged motorists to cooperate with on-site officers to ensure smooth traffic flow, adding that additional officers had been deployed to take action against…
Tottenham have signed the Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig for £51.8m (60m euros). The 22-year-old, who has been chased by several European clubs this summer, said he has “been dreaming of this for a long time” after completing his medical and joining Thomas Frank’s side. Simons scored 22 goals and assisted 24 others in 78 appearances for Leipzig, who he joined on loan from Paris St-Germain in 2023 before signing permanently in January of this year. He has also scored five goals in 28 appearances for the Netherlands, having made his debut at the World Cup in…