A man working on the hit show Emily in Paris has died during filming in Venice for the fifth season. La Repubblica named the man as 47-year-old Diego Borella, who was an assistant director on the show. Medics were called to Hotel Danieli in the city at around 19:00 local time (18:00 BST) on Thursday, but were unable to save him, the newspaper said. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the ‘Emily in Paris’ production family,” a spokesperson from Paramount Television Studios, who produce the show for Netflix, told BBC News. La Repubblica…
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Less than 24 hours after his release, US authorities have informed Kilmar Ábrego García that he may be deported to Uganda, following his refusal to accept a plea deal in a pending criminal trial, his lawyers say. Attorneys for Mr Ábrego García say he declined an offer to plead guilty to human smuggling charges in exchange for deportation to Costa Rica – a deal proposed after it became clear he would be released from custody on Friday. Mr Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March by the Trump administration and then brought back to…
Apple TV+ has put up its prices in the UK and worldwide for monthly subscribers, as the cost of streaming continues to rise. The platform’s cost per month has gone up by £1 to £9.99 a month, though annual prices have stayed the same at £89 per year. It means an Apple TV+ monthly subscription is now double the price it was when launched at in the UK in November 2019. Apple told the BBC while the price was in place for new users immediately, existing subscribers would have until 30 days after their next renewal before they started paying…
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programs Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku Saturday called on government ministries and agencies to decentralise their services by making them more accessible through Huduma Centres across the country. Speaking in Lamu East during a government relief outreach, Ruku said Kenyans should not have to travel long distances for services that can be offered closer to them. The CS confirmed that plans are underway to operationalise and digitise a Huduma Centre in Lamu East, saying it will ease service delivery and reduce bureaucratic delays. “I am urging all ministries and government agencies to urgently make…
Financing a used Rolls Royce in Dubai makes luxury ownership achievable without a massive upfront cost. Buyers should consider total ownership costs, including insurance and maintenance, and compare bank, dealer, and lease-to-own financing options. Expats can qualify with proper documents and income proof, though vehicle age and down payments affect approval. Cruising Dubai in a Rolls-Royce does not go unnoticed, whether you drive through the city or pull up to an upscale hotel. But owning a high-end car is about more than just covering the monthly payments. The good news is, owning a Rolls Royce for sale is now more…
Accidents in Dubai can be overwhelming, especially when driving a rental car. This guide walks you through every step, from staying safe and calling the police to documenting the damage, informing your rental company, understanding your insurance coverage, and avoiding costly mistakes. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a flashy convertible on Jumeirah Beach Road or a budget-friendly sedan for your city errands, Dubai car rental monthly offers convenience and freedom. But no matter how carefully you drive, accidents can still happen. It might be a minor bump in traffic, a scrape while parking, or a more serious collision, and…
Slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, alias Sniper, was Friday buried, more than 19 months after his brutal killing. During his burial at his home in Kabuitu, Igembe East ward, Igembe Central constituency, family, friends, and relatives urged the government to ensure justice is served. The family had vowed not to lay Sniper to rest until his killers are prosecuted. Sniper’s murder case remains in court at Kiambu Law Courts, with five accused persons awaiting their fate upon the completion of the judicial process. The deceased went missing in Meru town on December 2, 2023, before his body was found weeks…
President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago will be the next city that his administration targets for a federal crackdown on crime and suggested a longer and more intense campaign in the nation’s capital. “We’ll straighten that one out, probably next, that will be our next one after this,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “I think Chicago will be our next and then we’ll help with New York.” The president has credited his federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police force and deployment of the National Guard there with driving down crime in the city — touting a weeklong stretch…
Kenya’s fairytale run at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to an agonizing end on Friday night as Harambee Stars were knocked out in the quarterfinals after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Madagascar at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The opening half produced few clear chances, with both teams showing flashes of promise but lacking the cutting edge to break the deadlock. Kenya’s Ben Stanley Omondi and Madagascar’s Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa both went close with long-range efforts, but neither goalkeeper was seriously troubled as the contest remained goalless at the interval. The second half came alive almost immediately. In…
Police are investigating an incident surrounding the death of four family members in Matongo village, Nyamokoroto sub-location in Masaba North, Nyamira County. The four — a husband, his wife, their daughter, and a three-month-old grandchild — died after a night inferno consumed their house. The remains lay at the crime scene on Friday August 22 as police were recording statements from witnesses. The motive of the killings was linked to a bodaboda Sacco loan that the family owed an agency in the area. The incident happened in Egesagane village, police said Police said the house was partially burnt in the…
The UK government has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of Kenyans who were affected by a fire caused by a British military training exercise four years ago. The out-of-court settlement follows a lengthy legal battle in which 7,723 claimants said they had lost property and suffered health complications because of the 2021 fire in the Lolldaiga conservancy in Kenya’s Rift Valley. A spokesperson from the British High Commission in Nairobi said the fire was “extremely regrettable” and that the UK had devoted “considerable time, effort and resource” to resolve claims. The British government has not confirmed how much was…
Postal services around the world are pausing some deliveries to the US over confusion around new import taxes that must be paid on parcels from the end of the month. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month ending the global import tax exemption on low-value parcels, which takes effect from 29 August. While gifts worth less than $100 will remain duty-free, the changes mean all other packages will face the same tariff rate as other goods from their country of origin. Postal services, including Royal Mail and Germany’s DHL, said they would suspend deliveries until they had…
The FBI on Friday searched the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of a criminal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter said. Bolton, who emerged as an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump after being fired in 2019 and feuded with the first Trump administration over a scathing book he wrote documenting his time in the White House, was not in custody Friday and has not been charged with any crimes, said the person who was not authorized to discuss the investigation…
Canada removed many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. on Friday, marking a significant step forward in the two countries’ relationship. Canada in March imposed counter-tariffsof 25% on a long list of U.S. products that fall in line with the North American trade deal after the U.S. had announced 25% duties on steel and aluminum. Notably, Canada’s 25% tariffs on U.S. autos, steel and aluminum will remain in place for now, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a press conference Friday. The change will go into effect on Sept. 1, Carney added, saying he believes Canada has the…
Listed Non-Bank financial services provider Sanlam Kenya Plc posted a Sh30.9 million net profit in its half-year trading results. The results, released by the Sanlam Kenya Group CEO, Dr Patrick Tumbo, indicate that the firm accelerated its insurance revenues to Sh3.73 billion, up from Sh3.52 billion posted within the same period last year. According to Dr Tumbo, the half-year results demonstrate a customer-centric business that is both resilient and well-positioned for sustained growth. While commenting on the divisional business fundamentals, Sanlam Life Insurance reported a 220% solvency rate at the end of the half-year period, while Sanlam General Insurance’s solvency…