Opening statements are set to begin on Wednesday in disgraced Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York for alleged sex crimes. In his third trial in five years, Weinstein is accused of sexually abusing a former television production assistant, an aspiring actress and an unnamed woman. During the first week of the trial, 12 jurors – seven women and five men – were chosen to weigh Weinstein’s fate. The former film mogul has pleaded not guilty. A court of appeals overturned Weinstein’s previous conviction for sex crimes in New York last April, before he was indicted on new…
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US Vice-President JD Vance said his country would “walk away” unless Ukraine and Russia agree on a deal, echoing recent comments from US officials. His warning came after London talks between officials from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US aimed at securing a ceasefire were downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff pulled out. The US is focused on talks this week in Moscow, where Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the fourth time, as the pace of diplomacy to end the war quickens. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, meanwhile, said…
8Tanzanian police on Tuesday arrested the deputy head of an opposition party whose leader has already been detained, the party said, amid accusations of a clampdown ahead of a presidential election this year. Chadema party vice-chairman John Heche, a former national assembly member, was detained at a rally on Tuesday in the East African state’s economic capital Dar es Salaam, the party said. Chadema leader Tundu Lissu and other party members were arrested this month. Lissu is to appear in court on Thursday on treason charges that carry a possible death sentence. Heche had called for a demonstration to support…
A record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Germany, which will slash travel times and improve Scandinavia’s links with the rest of Europe. Running for 18km (11 miles), the Fehmarnbelt will be the world’s longest pre-fabricated road and rail tunnel. It’s also a remarkable feat of engineering, that will see segments of the tunnel placed on top of the seafloor, and then joined together. The project’s main construction site is located at the northern entrance to the tunnel, on the coast of Lolland island in the south east of Denmark. The facility spans more than…
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI would be interested in buying Chrome, the world’s most popular browser, if Google was forced to sell it. Nick Turley, an executive at the artificial intelligence (AI) company, was testifying on behalf of the US government in an ongoing monopoly trial against Google. The US wants the tech giant to be broken up,arguing it has too much dominance in the online search market. But Google says Chrome is not for sale and has called for the antitrust lawsuit to be thrown out. It is estimated that around 64% of people online use Chrome, according to analytics company Similarweb.…
Detectives from Embakasi Police Station in Nairobi apprehended two prime suspects behind a burglary that took place on April 20, 2025, at a godown at Atlantic Business Park in Embakasi. This audacious theft resulted in an estimated loss of approximately Sh17.6 million worth of goods, police said. According to a report filed at Mombasa Road Police Station, employees returned to work following the Easter holidays and were met with disbelief as they found that Go Down No. 16 and No. 17, belonging to Aetlantiq Group Limited, having been broken into and assorted goods having been stolen. Responding to the report,…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday rolled out the first stage of a major plan to reorganize the US State Department with changes that will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington, DC, and close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict, according to a senior State Department official and documents obtained by CNN. The State Department argued the changes are necessary to maintain its efficacy and relevance, with a senior State Department official calling the current department organization chart “bloated” and arguing it has had a “deleterious effect on foreign policy and relevance of…
At least seven people died overnight in Nairobi following heavy rains that were experienced on Monday. Three of them—a mother and her two children—were killed when a boulder crushed their house in Mathare area, police said. The boulder, in the Mathare 4A informal settlement, turned deadly as heavy overnight rains pounded. A nearby river overflowed, weakening the structure and causing the rock to collapse onto the house opposite, killing the three as they slept, crushing them along with their home. The incident prompted local officials to evict other residents whose homes are at risk of flooding or being crushed by…
Ivory Coast’s main opposition leader has been removed from the electoral roll by the judiciary which says he is ineligible to run in October’s presidential election. Tidjane Thiam renounced his French citizenship in order to run for president, but a court argued on Thursday that the former Credit Suisse boss forfeited his Ivory Coast nationality when he acquired French citizenship in 1987. Thiam said the court’s decision was an “act of democratic vandalism, which will disenfranchise millions of voters”. His disqualification comes just a week after he was confirmed as the only contender for the centre-right Democratic Party – the…
Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country’s Supreme Court chief justice – a move that marks a first in the country’s history. An investigation has been launched and three undisclosed petitions have been filed making allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, calling for her permanent removal. Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure – meaning they can only be removed from office on a few grounds, which include incompetence and misbehaviour. The content of the petitions has not been made public and she is yet to comment, while Ghana’s former attorney general has claimed her suspension is an attempt to…
At least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC. The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the Himalayas often described as the “Switzerland of India”. The region’s chief minister, Omar Abdullah, said the attack was “much larger than anything we’ve seen directed at civilians in recent years”. Reports suggest that there are a large number of wounded, with some in critical condition. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the perpetrators would “be brought to justice”.…
A director of a real estate company was on Tuesday arraigned over a Sh6.4 million fraud probe in Nairobi. Abdiwahab Adan Maalim, the director of Vaad Limited, a Nairobi-based real estate company, was arraigned after spending his Easter holidays in custody. Police had been looking for him for weeks before he was arrested. Maalim’s legal troubles began when a complaint was filed at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters on December 30, 2024. The report detailed how Maalim solicited Sh6.4 million from a complainant, claiming he would construct a house as part of Oakside Phase 2 project in Syokimau area…
As temperatures continue to rise globally, ensuring worker safety during hot weather has become more than just a seasonal concern—it’s a year-round priority. Whether your team works indoors or outside, heat-related risks can affect productivity, well-being, and even result in serious health complications if not managed properly. Employers and safety officers must adopt a proactive approach to prevent heat stress and foster a safer work environment. Here’s a comprehensive guide to keeping employees safe during hot weather. Understand the Risks of Working in High Temperatures Before implementing preventive measures, it’s essential to understand what makes heat dangerous in the workplace.…
Instilling good hygiene and self-care habits in children from a young age is crucial for their health, wellbeing and confidence as they grow up. As parents and carers, it’s our responsibility to teach children the importance of looking after themselves. Here are some tips on how to build healthy habits around hygiene and self-care with your kids. The Basics of Personal Hygiene Bathing and showering – If you are fostering younger children with an agency like Fosterplus, teach children when and how often they need to wash themselves. Explain that regular bathing removes dirt, sweat and germs from their body.…
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