Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal by saying it is prepared to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 dead hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners, while requesting some amendments to the plan. The group repeated its demands for a permanent truce, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and guarantees for the continuous flow of humanitarian aid. None of these are in the deal on the table. It was neither an explicit rejection nor a clear acceptance of the US terms, which Washington says Israel has accepted. Hamas said it had submitted its response to the…
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A Kenyan software developer and activist Rose Njeri was arrested for developing an online tool known as Civic Email, designed to facilitate public objections to the Finance Bill 2025. She was arrested in South B on Friday afternoon and taken to Pangani Police Station. She was detained through Saturday and efforts to release her did not bear any fruits. Police said they feared her campaign may incite and ignite protests ahead of the reading and passage of the Bill Her detention ignited a storm of criticism online, with human rights activists demanding to know why she remains in custody without…
Rihanna’s dad, Ronald Fenty, has died. He was 70. According to Starcom Network, which was first to report the news, Fenty died in Los Angeles following “a brief illness.” His official cause and date of death have yet to be revealed. Sources told the outlet, which is based in Rihanna’s home country of Barbados, that Fenty’s family was with him around the time of his death. In photos obtained by TMZ, Rihanna’s brother, Rajad Fenty, could be seen arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 28. The outlet reported that the singer was also in the vehicle. Rihanna —…
A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba from fast-moving wildfires. Thousands have already evacuated western Canada, particularly the central prairie provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as firefighters face growing flames and hot, dry weather predictions in the coming days. Dense smoke from the fires – of which there are more than 180 according to officials – has spread across Canada and into parts of the US. Both Saskatchewan and Manitoba have declared states of emergency for the next month and asked for international help in fighting the fires. Large parts…
Emmy winning actress Valerie Mahaffey has died at age 71, her family has confirmed. Mahaffey’s publicist confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the star died in California on Friday after being diagnosed with cancer. The star was known for her work on television series including Desperate Housewives, Young Sheldon and Big Sky. In a statement provided to Variety, Mahaffey’s husband Joseph Kell said that he had “lost the love of my life, and America has lost one of its most endearing actresses”. “She will be missed,” he said. On Facebook, the couple’s daughter Alice wrote: “I don’t really have the…
In 2025, businesses are increasingly seeking innovative methods to enhance their fulfillment processes. Cost-effective fulfillment services in Canada are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge, especially given the high standards expected in the market. As the demand for swift and dependable delivery continues to rise, many companies are opting for third-party logistics (3PL) providers to deliver more efficient solutions. One notable provider in the Canadian landscape is DelGate, celebrated as the best 3PL logistics provider in Canada. They offer customized fulfillment services that enable businesses to reduce expenses while ensuring top-notch service quality. Why Cost-Effective Fulfillment Solutions Matter in 2025…
KCB Group PLC (KCB Group) and Access Bank PLC (Access Bank) completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) to Access Bank Pic, marking the conclusion of a transaction that began in March 2024. This follows the receipt of all regulatory approvals customary for a transaction of this nature. As a result, NBK, where KCB Group had 100% ownership is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Bank Plc. NBK and Access Bank Kenya will continue to operate independently, pending the completion of all integration processes. KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said the completion of this transaction marks…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron warned the US and Europe risked losing their credibility and being accused of “double standards” if they do not resolve the wars in Ukraine and Gaza soon. He also appealed to Asian countries to build a new alliance with Europe to ensure they do not become “collateral damage” in the struggle for power between the US and China. Macron was speaking at the Shangri-la Dialogue, an annual high-level Asia defence summit held in Singapore. Among the guests listening were US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, as well as top military officials from the region. Macron pointed out…
A court allowed police to access medical records of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi over claims he was abducted and tortured. Milimani Senior Principle Magistrate Robin Ondieki ordered The Karen Hospital and Plainsview Hospital Ruiru Branch to supply the records of the MP in relation to the claims of torture. “A warrant do herby issue to Investigate The Karen Hospital-Nairobi patient records domiciled at The Karen Hospital Nairobi Branch and Plainsview Hospital patient records domiciled at Plainsview Hospital Ruiru Branch relating to Hon. George Koimburi, the MP for Juja Constituency as to enable IP Nicholas Njoroge, an Investigator attached…
US President Donald Trump accused China of violating a two-week-old truce on tariffs – a sign trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies could again escalate. Washington and Beijing agreed to temporarily lower tit-for-tat tariffs after talks in Geneva earlier this month. Trump said on Friday in a Truth Social post that tariffs had left China in “grave economic danger”, before the countries had made a “fast deal”. However he said China had “totally violated its agreement with us”, without explaining how. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later said China had not been removing non-tariff barriers in the way…
At least 110 people have died in floods caused by torrential rain in central Nigeria, officials have told the BBC. The downpours lasted for several hours, said the head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), Abullahi Baba-Arah. He added that “surging flood water submerged and washed away over 50 residential houses with their occupants” in the town of Mokwa. The Nigerian government has expressed its “profound sorrow” over the floods, with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, saying that security and emergency agencies have been directed to assist in the search and rescue operation. According…
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Bernard Kerik, New York City’s former police commissioner during the 11 September 2001 attacks, has died aged 69. His death was confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, who said the former police officer died Thursday after a “private battle with illness.” Kerik oversaw the police response to the deadliest terrorist attack in US history, and was later appointed by former US President George Bush as head of a provisional police force in Iraq. He pleaded guilty to charges of tax fraud in 2009 and served three years in prison, though he was pardoned by President Donald Trump in 2020. Those…
Taylor Swift has bought back the rights to her first six albums, ending a long-running battle over the ownership of her music. “All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me,” said the star, announcing the news on her official website. “I’ve been bursting into tears of joy… ever since I found out this is really happening.” The saga began in June 2019, when music manager Scooter Braun bought Swift’s former record label Big Machine and, with it, all of the songs from Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989 and Reputation. Swift had personal objections to the…