Gerry Conway, a renowned comic book writer who helped create characters and stories for Marvel and DC, including the Punisher character in the Spider-Man comics, has died. He was 73. In a Monday statement announcing his death, Marvel described Conway as a legendary comic book writer with a prolific career. He died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday in Thousand Oaks, California, his wife, Laura Conway, told The Associated Press. “From Spider-Man to the Avengers, Iron Man to Captain Marvel, Gerry Conway has deftly written almost every character in the Marvel Universe,” Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski said. “Gerry Conway’s legacy…
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Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11. But prices are exorbitantly high, topping out at $4,105 for the United States’ opening game against Paraguay in Los Angeles, and many costing around $2,000. Tickets are still available on FIFA’s official website through its “last-minute sales” section after batches had been released through various phases since September. The cheapest tickets currently are $380 for seven different games, including World Cup debutant Curacao vs. Ivory Coast in Philadelphia. Prices vary dependent on…
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has condemned a new wave of US sanctions on the country as “illegal and abusive”. An executive order, signed on Friday by US President Donald Trump, targets officials in the energy, defence, financial or security sectors of Cuba’s economy – as well as those he alleges to have committed “human rights abuses” or corruption. It comes as protesters marking International Workers Day marched outside the US Embassy in Havana, denouncing a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages. Trump continues to tighten US foreign policy towards the island…
The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. An alert on Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned US persons and companies were generally banned from paying Iranian government entities, and non-US persons may risk exposure to sanctions if they pay. “Maritime industry participants involved with vessels calling at Iranian ports face significant sanctions risk under multiple sanctions authorities targeting Iran’s shipping sector and ports”, OFAC said. Iran has severely limited traffic through the strait since the war began in February. The…
Spirit Airlines is shutting down as a business after failing to secure a $500m (£368m) bailout from the Trump administration. The budget airline was in talks with the US government about a rescue deal which would have saved it from collapse. But discussions collapsed and the carrier said in an announcement on its website on Saturday that with “great disappointment” the airline had “started an orderly wind-down of our operations, effective immediately”. Spirit was emerging from its second bankruptcy filing in recent years before the US-Israel war in Iran, but the resulting surge in jet fuel costs pushed it over…
Human rights advocate and journalist Yaekob Yatane was found dead at his residence in Nairobi, six days after his death, according to media reports. Yaekob, who had lived in Kenya for an extended period after going into exile, was known for his reporting on governance issues and alleged human rights violations in Ethiopia’s Konso region. He contributed to outlets including Zara Media and Addis Standard and remained active on social media platforms, where he continued publishing critical commentary. The circumstances surrounding the death were not clear. Sources close to the journalist told Meseret Media that he had repeatedly expressed fear…
Ugandan authorities begun the phased deportation of 169 foreign nationals arrested in an intelligence-led operation in Kampala’s Bukoto–Ntinda area, after they were found in alleged violation of immigration laws. This happened in a crackdown targeting suspected illegal residency and cyber-scamming activities. Assistant Commissioner for Inspection and Compliance at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Robert Kahwa Kato, said the deportations began on Friday, May 1, 2026, and are being carried out in stages due to limited flight availability. Kato said 23 individuals were deported on the first day, 18 more were scheduled to leave on Friday, and the process will continue…
Fashion trends evolve with changing consumer preferences. People now value comfort with everyday style. The Essentials Hoodie continues gaining strong attention globally. It blends relaxed wear with modern street appeal. Many buyers want honest reviews before purchase. This review explores its value in 2026. Social media has boosted its global demand. Influencers promote it across many platforms daily. The design looks simple yet very stylish. It suits both casual and trendy outfits easily. Many users appreciate its balanced fashion approach. The hoodie delivers both comfort and confidence daily. Buyers expect durability and long-term performance. This review helps understand its real…
Veteran gynaecologist and The Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka has died at the age of 83. Dr Obwaka passed away on Friday at 7:00 pm at the same facility where he served patients for decades, his wife Everose Obwaka confirmed. Hospital sources indicated that he was brought in unconscious and was pronounced dead on arrival. An autopsy is expected to establish the exact cause of death. His death comes barely six weeks after his dramatic arrest outside his surgery—an incident that rattled Kenya’s medical fraternity and sparked scrutiny over the governance of one of the country’s leading private hospitals.…
Donald Trump is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% in a sharp escalation of trade tensions with Brussels. The US president accused the EU of “not complying with our fully agreed to trade deal” in a post on Truth Social, but did not explain how. “I am pleased to announce that… next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks,” Trump said on Friday. In targeting the automotive sector Trump has chosen a particularly sensitive target, as car manufacturing makes up a significant proportion of…
Tesla has valued its compensation for billionaire boss Elon Musk at a whopping $158bn (£117bn) in 2025 – according to regulatory filings submitted on Thursday – but also disclosed he will not be getting any of it. Musk’s compensation reflects the firm’s estimate of what he would earn should he meet the terms of an astronomical pay deal approved by Tesla shareholders in November. However, it only becomes payable if he hits ambitious milestones, including raising the company’s market value to $8.5tn, in which case Musk could be awarded shares worth up to $1tn. Analysts say he has some way…
An Oscar that went missing after its winner was forced to check the golden statuette at a New York airport has been found, the airline involved has told the BBC. Pavel Talankin said he had the Academy Award in his carry-on bag for a flight to Germany on Wednesday, but airport security stopped him at John F Kennedy International Airport because they said the award could be used as a weapon. When he landed in Germany, the Oscar for his documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin was gone. “The Oscar statue has now been located and is safely in our care…
Jensen Huang and Yuri Milner stood onstage together at the twelfth Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica last weekend to introduce a new prize. Huang, whose company NVIDIA recently named its most powerful AI chip architecture after the same person, announced the inaugural Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize alongside Milner, who co-founded the Breakthrough Prize. The first recipient was Carolina Figueiredo, a physicist at Princeton University. The Vera Rubin New Frontiers Prize recognizes women physicists within two years of completing their PhDs who have already made significant contributions to the field. This year it carries a $50,000 award. From 2027,…
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has argued that the clock has paused on a deadline for the Trump administration to seek approval from Congress for the US-Israeli war with Iran. Hegseth was responding to questions from members of the Senate, or upper chamber, on Thursday. Friday is the 60th day since Trump formally notified Congress of the strikes against Iran on 2 March. US law requires a president to “terminate any use of United States Armed Forces” within 60 days of such a notification – unless Congress allows a continuation. A senior administration official said hostilities with Iran had “terminated”,…
Apple has seen demand for its iPhone reach new heights with sales growth in China outpacing all other regions. Overall, sales of Apple products grew 17% to $111bn (£81bn) in the first three months of the year, compared to the same quarter a year ago, the company said in financial results released Thursday. Sales in China were up by 28% compared to a year ago. Tim Cook, Apple’s outgoing chief executive, said that recent demand for the iPhone had been “extraordinary”, making the iPhone 17 the “most popular launch in [Apple’s] history.” Despite continued iPhone success, sales of Apple’s other…