ABC is trying something a little bit different with the new season of “The Bachelorette.” Instead of going with one of the runner-ups from a past season of “The Bachelor,” the network is borrowing from another reality series. This time around, participants will be vying for the heart of Taylor Frankie Paul, who is one of the stars of the Hulu series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” The 31-year-old Utah native is a single mother of three who came to fame as one of the breakout stars of “MomTok” in which a group of young mothers would get together…
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The first of five Supreme Court justices who will decide the fate of the former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has found the ex-leader guilty of plotting a coup. But Bolsonaro will only be convicted if at least three out of the five justices find him guilty. Justice Alexandre de Moraes said there was “no doubt” that there had been a coup attempt after Bolsonaro lost the 2022 presidential election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Moraes also said that Bolsonaro had led the “criminal organisation” which he alleged was behind the attempted coup. Bolsonaro has denied all…
A US congressional panel released a redacted copy of an alleged “birthday book” given to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 celebrating his fiftieth birthday. The book was released with a trove of documents that include the late convicted paedophile financier’s will and his personal address book – with contacts that include royalty, politicians across the globe, celebrities and models. The 238-page book contains messages and photos sent by many of Epstein’s friends, including a letter carrying a signature resembling US President Donald Trump’s. Trump has denied ever writing the birthday note. Epstein, a well-connected financier and convicted sex offender, was found…
The US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs than initial estimates had suggested in the year through March, according to preliminary data from the Labor Department released on Tuesday. The routine annual report – a revision to payrolls data – showed that the jobs market had been growing at a slower pace than previously thought at the end of the Biden administration and in the first months of the Trump administration. Economists had anticipated a large downward revision, but the weaker-then-expected figure bolstered concerns about the health of the world’s largest economy. The Federal Reserve is closely watching for signs of…
President Emmanuel Macron has named close ally Sébastien Lecornu as new French prime minister, 24 hours after a vote of confidence ousted François Bayrou as head of his government. Lecornu, 39, was among the favourites to take over the job, and has spent the past three years as armed forces minister, with a focus on France’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. In a statement the Elysée Palace said he had been given the task of consulting political parties with the aim of adopting France’s next budget. Bayrou had visited the president hours earlier to hand in his resignation, paving…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars ended their wait for a home victory in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after storming to an emphatic 5-0 win over Seychelles at a packed Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. Head coach Benni McCarthy made six changes from the side that fell 3-1 to The Gambia last week. Goalkeeper Brian Bwire replaced Byrne Omondi between the posts, while Ronney Onyango retained his place at right back. With Aboud Omar suspended, Manzur Okwaro slotted into his natural left-back position — a welcome adjustment after his impressive CHAN 2024 performances as a defensive midfielder. At the heart of defence,…
The former chairman of Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Mather Kyalo Mbobu was Tuesday evening shot in his car as he drove from work along Magadi Road in Nairobi. Mbobu was also a lecturer at the Multi Media University, officials said. He was shot while in a traffic jam by gunmen who were riding on a motorcycle, witnesses and police said. The motive of the attack was not immediately known, police said. He was alone in his four wheel drive car at the time of the shooting, police said. His body lay on the driver’s seat after the shooting as police…
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) assured Kenyans that the upcoming police recruitment exercise will be transparent, inclusive, and free from malpractice. Appearing before the National Assembly Security Committee on Tuesday, Commission Chairperson Dr. Amani Komora informed the Committee that the exercise will be guided by the recently adopted Recruitment and Appointment Regulations, 2025 which will soon be transmitted to Parliament for approval. He further noted that the Commission has developed a comprehensive roadmap to facilitate the recruitment process and ensure that successful candidates report to training institutions later in the year. NPSC Chief Executive Officer Peter Leley said measures…
Kenya is ready to sign a power purchase agreement with Ethiopia to uptake reserve power from the 6,450 megawatts Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), President William Ruto has said. Ruto said with Kenya’s peak demand exceeding 2,300MW and continuing to rise, this additional capacity would strengthen the country’s reserve margin and reduce supply deficits. He pointed out that, beyond affordability, the clean and stable supply would enhance grid reliability, particularly during droughts when hydropower output is volatile. “Reliability is especially critical for special economic zones, industrial parks, ICT hubs, and agro-processing facilities, all of which require consistent and affordable power…
This year’s Mashujaa (Heroes) Day will be celebrated in Kitui, on October 20, 2025. As the host town, Kitui is benefiting from a massive infrastructure upgrade of road, electricity, water supply and other projects including the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Ithookwe Airstrip that had fallen into disrepair. The signature project is the 10,000 seater Ithookwe stadium which will be built to international standards to host the event. Now 80% complete, the stadium will be used by generations of Kitui residents especially for sports tournaments and other activities. Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki inspected the ongoing construction of the Ithookwe…
The vastness of the building site was at first overwhelming for the young Ethiopian mechanical engineer. Hundreds were already digging the foundations in tough conditions for what is now Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam, straddling the Blue Nile. The dam will help electrify the country as well as provide power to the region. Moges Yeshiwas was 27 when he arrived in that remote corner of western Ethiopia in 2012, eager to gain valuable experience in his profession. The completion of the project is set to change his nation, but it also changed his life. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed formally…
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Going through sexual abuse may us one of the worst experiences any person ever faces. Survivors often feel shame, fear and a sense of being alone, which can make speaking up feel hard. Still, looking to the courts might give a chance for justice and also help healing. In North Carolina there are ways for victims to hold the individuals and even some institutions accountable. Sexual abuse lawyers in North Carolina who handle sexual abuse can be a guide, offering care while also fighting for your rights. From the first consultation to courtroom advocacy, attorneys provide the tools and resources…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has come under pressure to name a new prime minister quickly after François Bayrou lost a vote of no confidence and on Tuesday handed him his resignation. The fall of Bayrou’s government came as no surprise, because a majority in France’s hung parliament staunchly opposed Bayrou’s bid to bring down France’s spiralling debt with €44bn (£38bn) budget cuts. But Macron is still faced with one of the highest budget deficits in the eurozone and mounting criticism from political opponents. France is also facing a day of protests on Wednesday from a nebulous grassroots movement called Bloquons…