At least 30 decomposing bodies have been found on a boat off the coast of Senegal, military authorities say. The navy was informed of a vessel that was adrift about 70km (45 miles) from the capital Dakar, according to a military statement on X. They brought the wooden canoe, or pirogue, into port on Monday morning. “Recovery, identification and transfer operations are being made extremely delicate by the advanced state of decomposition of the bodies,” the statement said. There has been a recent increase in migrants setting off from Senegal for Spain’s Canary Islands – a journey of more than…
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In a significant policy shift, Telegram has announced it will provide user IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities upon receiving valid legal requests, such as search warrants. CEO Pavel Durov made this announcement in a recent post, stating that the change aims to deter criminal activities on the platform. He emphasized that while the vast majority of Telegram users are law-abiding, a small fraction involved in illicit activities tarnishes the platform’s reputation and endangers its nearly one billion users. .@telegram has announced it will begin sharing user data with authorities to combat illegal activities, following the arrest of CEO…
Senior staff working for Republican Mark Robinson’s campaign for North Carolina governor have quit after a report revealed his alleged past postings on a porn website’s message board. Robinson’s campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, finance director and senior adviser all stepped down over the weekend, the campaign confirmed in a statement to US media. The furniture maker-turned-politician, who is running to be the state’s first black governor, allegedly called himself a “black Nazi” on a porn website more than a decade ago, according to a report by CNN. Robinson, who identifies as an evangelical Christian, branded the report “tabloid lies”.…
Police are offering a $50,000 (£37,400) reward for any information that leads to an arrest as the hunt continues for a group of attackers after a deadly shooting in the US city of Birmingham, Alabama. Four people were killed and 17 others were injured in the shooting on Saturday night. On Monday morning, officials said they were still searching for a suspect, sifting through many tips received from the public. Investigators have described the attack as a “hit” that involved multiple gunmen who appeared to target a specific individual. The attack unfolded just after 23:00 local time (05:00 BST) around…
Violent crime in the US fell by an estimated 3% last year, according to the latest data from the FBI. The much-anticipated report, released on Monday, shows declines across several serious crimes including rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Research suggests many voters believe violent crime has risen, and the topic is one of the key issues in November’s election. What does new FBI data show? Violent crime – as recorded by the FBI – includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault reported to and recorded by police forces. Its latest report shows that violent crime fell by an estimated 3%…
Starting a website can feel like learning a new language. There are so many terms thrown around domains, web hosting, keywords that it’s easy to get lost. For small business owners, understanding these core elements is essential for creating a successful online presence. This post will clarify the key differences between domain names and web hosting, helping you make informed decisions that benefit your business. What is a Domain Name? Definition and Role of a Domain Name in online businesses A domain name is like the address of your house but for your website. It’s what people type into their…
Dental implants are a tool in dentistry that is used to regain the functionality of the mouth when one or more teeth have been permanently lost. These are made of titanium screws that are placed in the maxilla bone to serve as support for future dental prostheses, this is a slow process as you must wait for the bone screw to complete the osseointegration process before proceeding to the next step. Turkey Teeth are the best option you can have today. Below we show you everything you can find in this beautiful country doing medical tourism. Patients often have certain…
Singer Usher announced on Sunday that his account on X (formerly Twitter) was hacked, resulting in the deletion of all his tweets. This incident has sparked speculation among fans, linking his social media activity to the recent arrest of his close friend Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Shortly after Usher’s tweets vanished, posts from singer P!nk and actor Megan Fox were also removed, though neither has commented on the matter. Usher tweeted, “Account got hacked and damn y’all ran with it! 😂😂😂 See you tonight at Intuit Dome ✌🏾👀✌🏾.” Account got hacked and damn y’all ran with it! 😂😂😂 See you tonight…
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist lawmaker, has emerged victorious in Sri Lanka’s presidential election, according to the Election Commission’s announcement on Sunday. This election marks a decisive rejection of the entrenched political elite, which many blame for the country’s economic collapse. Dissanayake garnered 5,740,179 votes, defeating opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, who received 4,530,902 votes, and incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took office two years ago amid a severe economic crisis. The election, held on Saturday, was pivotal as Sri Lanka grapples with the aftermath of its worst economic downturn in history. Dissanayake’s pro-working class platform and critique of political elites…
Lawyer Morara Kebaso was involved in a road accident on Sunday, September 22, in Kivwe, Embu County. In a post on his official X account, the vocal lawyer revealed that a drunk driver had hit his vehicle while he was returning from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties, where he had been conducting his civic education campaign. “I have been involved in a road accident, a side collision in Kivwe, Embu County, by a drunk driver,” Kebaso wrote, sharing a video of the accident scene. His personal car, a Toyota Prado, was damaged on the driver’s side. I have been involved…
Planned power maintenance is scheduled for Monday, 23rd September 2024, affecting parts of Nairobi, Nyeri, and Murang’a counties. Areas such as Muthaiga in Nairobi, Ragati Tea Factory in Nyeri, and Mununga, Gacharage in Murang’a will experience power outages from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Specific locations and adjacent areas within these counties will be impacted during the maintenance period. PLANNED POWER MAINTENANCE: MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2024 PARTS OF NAIROBI COUNTY AREA: MUTHAIGA DATE: Monday 23.09.2024 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M. ICRAF, UN, Karura Ave, Muthaiga Rd, Karura Forest & adjacent customers. PARTS OF NYERI COUNTY AREA: RAGATI TEA FACTORY…
John Stones scrambled home an equaliser seconds from time amid chaos and controversy to deny Arsenal a famous victory against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium. Arsenal had mounted a magnificent rearguard action following the first half-dismissal of Leandro Trossard – and stood moments away from arguably the finest moment in manager Mikel Arteta’s reign – until substitute Stones forced in following a well-worked short corner at the end of seven minutes of added time. There will be pride as well as pain for the Gunners, who went behind early on to Erling Haaland’s 100th goal for Manchester City but turned…
McLaren’s Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix to take a further chunk out of Max Verstappen’s advantage in the championship. Verstappen, who finished a distant second in his Red Bull, is now 52 points ahead of the Briton with a maximum of 180 available over the remaining six races. But Norris was deprived of an extra point by Daniel Ricciardo, after Red Bull’s junior team RB fitted soft tyres with a lap to go so the Australian could take the fastest lap from the Briton on the final tour. Despite Norris’ imperious win, the average points gain by which…
Planned power maintenance is scheduled for Sunday, 22nd September 2024, affecting parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, and Bungoma counties. In Nairobi, the maintenance will impact Road A, Enterprise Road, and surrounding areas from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In Nakuru’s Industrial Area, power will be disrupted from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Webuye Town in Bungoma County will experience an outage from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM KENYA POWER PLANNED MAINTENANCE: SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2024 PARTS OF NAIROBI COUNTY AREA: PART OF ROAD A, ENTERPRISE ROAD DATE: Sunday 22.09.2024 TIME: 9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M. Wood Products, Kobil Petroleum, Ng’ombe, Tiles…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania on Sunday to thank workers for producing critical 155 mm artillery shells used in Ukraine’s defense against Russian forces. This visit marks the start of a busy week in the U.S. for Zelenskyy, where he will also address the United Nations General Assembly in New York and meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington. The Scranton plant is one of the few U.S. facilities manufacturing 155 mm shells, essential for Ukraine’s long-range howitzer systems. These weapons are crucial for striking Russian targets from…