The world’s oldest head of state, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the urgency of the challenges we face,” he said in a post on X. He added that his decision to go for an eighth term came after “numerous and insistent” calls by people from all regions in Cameroon and the diaspora. Biya’s administration has faced criticism over allegations of corruption and embezzlement, as well as accusations of bad governance and failure…
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Argentine President Javier Milei and his vice-president, Victoria Villarruel, have engaged in a bitter public war of words over plans to increase pensions. Milei shared posts on X in which his running mate had been called “stupid” and described as “a traitor”, and in response Villarruel told the president to “grow up”. The president’s anger was triggered by a heavy defeat in Congress on Thursday, when the Senate approved motions aimed at boosting pensions and increasing disability allowances – which Milei had vehemently opposed. Milei said he would veto the pension hike, arguing that the extra expenditure threatened his fiscal…
The body of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82 in a London clinic on Sunday, is due to be flown home later to be buried in his hometown in the northern Katsina state. State governor Dikko Radda, who returned to Nigeria on Monday morning after being with Buhari’s family in London, said Buhari would be buried in Daura town, 50 miles (80km) from Katsina city, on Tuesday. Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima is in London and will accompany Buhari’s remains back to Nigeria. “Based on my discussions with the family and close people that are with the corpse,…
The US aviation regulator has said fuel control switches in Boeing aeroplanes are safe, following their reported involvement in a fatal Air India crash that killed 260 people in June. The safety of the switches has become a key point of concern after a preliminary report on the disaster was released by investigators on Friday. It said fuel to the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner engines was cut off moments after take-off from Ahmedabad airport, and highlighted past reports by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that suggested the switches should be inspected for safety. In an email seen by the BBC,…
At least nine people were killed after a fire swept through an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, and dozens of other residents and five firefighters have been taken to hospital. Authorities responded to the fire at Gabriel House, in the town of Fall River, at approximately 21:50 local time on Sunday (02:50 GMT on Monday). On arrival, they discovered residents trapped in the blazing building. About 50 firefighters went to the scene, including approximately 30 who were off-duty at the time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The town of Fall River is about 50 miles (80km)…
Berlin isn’t the kind of city you can truly understand from a postcard. It’s the kind of place you visit once and instantly know it won’t be the last time. In this ever-evolving city, the past sits right next to the avant-garde, and every corner hides something unexpected: a street gallery, a buzzing bar under a bridge, or a local market packed with personality. Berlin pulses with movement and life, and nothing captures that spirit quite like the beer bike ride. This is no ordinary sightseeing trip. The Berlin beer bike is a moving bar powered by pedals and laughter.…
For many students and families, the college admissions process can feel like a black box. What do admissions officers actually look for? When should students begin positioning themselves for success? The answer, as with many aspects of college prep, starts earlier than you might think. This article breaks down what college admissions officers truly value, and how students can begin preparing in freshman year to meet those expectations. Academic Excellence Over Time One of the most fundamental elements of any application is academic performance. Admissions officers aren’t just looking for perfect GPAs—they’re looking for evidence of intellectual curiosity, growth, and…
Born on June 13, 2006, Aldrine Kibet (often referred to as “Alvine”) first made headlines in August 2023 during the Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) Games in Kakamega. Representing St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale, he smashed records—25 goals and 27 assists—leading his team to a national title and earning MVP of the tournament His heroics earned him the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month in September 2023 and a heartfelt send‑off in his village ahead of his move to Spain In late 2023, Kibet joined the Nàstic Sports Academy in Tarragona under a scholarship. Transitioning from school-level dominance into the…
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner moved past a crushing defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at last month’s French Open to win their highly anticipated rematch 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday and claim his first Wimbledon title and fourth major championship. Just five weeks after the world Nos. 1 and 2 played the second-longest men’s major final on the red clay of Roland-Garros — with Alcaraz overcoming a two-set deficit and saving three match points along the way — it was Sinner who had to rally after dropping the opening set on grass to the two-time defending Wimbledon champion. Sinner, a 22-year-old from…
Beleaguered Police Minister Senzo Mchunu was placed on a leave of absence, with immediate effect, by President Cyril Ramaphosa. He also announced the appointment of a commission of enquiry to probe claims made by KwaZulu/Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at a press briefing last Sunday. Professor Firoz Cachalia will be acting Minister of Police from the beginning of August. Cachalia is a professor of law at the University of the Witwatersrand. The proposed judicial commission of inquiry chaired by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Justice Madlanga is retiring from the Constitutional Court at the end of this month…
Ten people, including six children, have been killed in an Israeli air strike while waiting to fill water containers in central Gaza on Sunday, emergency service officials say. Their bodies were sent to Nuseirat’s al-Awda Hospital, which also treated 16 injured people including seven children, a doctor there said. Eyewitnesses said a drone fired a missile at a crowd queuing with empty jerry cans next to a water tanker in al-Nuseirat refugee camp. The Israeli military said there had been a “technical error” with a strike targeting an Islamic Jihad “terrorist” that caused the munition to fall dozens of meters…
The EU’s retaliatory tariffs on US exports have been delayed again, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced. The countermeasures, which were due to start on Tuesday, came in response to US President Donald Trump’s initial import taxes on steel and aluminium. The EU’s retaliation, which would have hit € 21bn worth of US goods, was first suspended in March. This break has been extended until early August, von der Leyen told a press conference on Sunday. EU trade ministers are expected to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss how to respond. It comes after Trump wrote…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly slightly injured during one of Israel’s attacks on Iran last month. Iran’s state Fars news agency, close to the revolutionary guard, says that on 16 June, six bombs targeted both access and entry points of a secret underground facility in Tehran where Pezeshkian was attending an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council. The president is said to have suffered leg injuries as he and others escaped through an emergency shaft. Iran is now reported to be following leads of infiltration by Israeli agents. The Fars report has not been independently verified. Israel…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to put in place all necessary regulations and processes in preparation for the pending by-elections across the country and the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit to Njoro in Nakuru County, Ruku emphasized the urgency of institutional preparedness, stating that the IEBC must move with speed to ensure that all legal and logistical frameworks are in place well ahead of time. He said the importance of maintaining the constitutional timelines, adding that Kenya’s democracy depends on timely, transparent, and credible elections. Ruku also…
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, who died Sunday aged 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he promised. Never a natural politician, he was seen as aloof and austere. But he retained a reputation for personal honesty – a rare feat for a politician in Nigeria. After three failed attempts, Buhari achieved a historic victory in 2015, becoming the country’s first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent. In 2019, he was re-elected for another four-year term. Buhari…