Three young sisters drowned in a rubber boat carrying migrants in the central Mediterranean after waves of up to 1.5m (4.9 ft) repeatedly washed over the vessel, a German rescue charity has said. About 65 people were rescued, including the sisters’ mother and brother, as well as three pregnant women and a seven-month-old baby, RESQSHIP added. The “dangerously overcrowded” rubber boat had departed from Libya’s Zuwara city and “started taking on increasing amounts of water” a few hours later, the charity said. Libya is a major launching pad for migrants who make the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean, hoping to…
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Nigeria’s military has killed 35 jihadists in a series of air strikes near its north-eastern border with Cameroon, it said in a statement. The strikes were carried out in four areas to thwart an attempt by the jihadists to attack ground troops, the military added. Nigeria has been battling jihadist groups for more than a decade, as well as violent criminal gangs, sectarian conflict and widespread kidnappings for ransom. On Saturday, a group of prominent Nigerians, including ex-government ministers, business persons and civil society activists, issued a statement, raising concern that parts of Nigeria were enduring “war-time levels of slaughter”,…
Portugal just dropped a bombshell that’s sending shockwaves through the investment migration world. The government unveiled sweeping citizenship law reforms in June 2025 that could fundamentally change how high-net-worth individuals approach Portuguese residency and citizenship. We’re talking about doubling residency requirements, introducing new tests, and closing popular pathways altogether. If you’re considering the Portuguese Golden Visa or already hold one, these changes could dramatically affect your long-term plans. The proposed reforms aren’t just tweaks—they represent a complete philosophical shift toward stricter integration requirements and longer waiting periods. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s changing, when it might happen,…
It was an occasion that was transcended by someone who did not play but had so much more to chew over from an Arsenal point of view. The club showed off their new signing, Eberechi Eze, parading him beforehand and screening a welcome video for him at half-time. As the goals flew in to defeat Leeds, the cutaways to him in the stands were inevitable. Eze’s signing has the feel of a coup and not only because Arsenal, in the vernacular of the trade, properly did over Tottenham to land him. Eze clapped as Jurriën Timber opened the scoring following…
A man working on the hit show Emily in Paris has died during filming in Venice for the fifth season. La Repubblica named the man as 47-year-old Diego Borella, who was an assistant director on the show. Medics were called to Hotel Danieli in the city at around 19:00 local time (18:00 BST) on Thursday, but were unable to save him, the newspaper said. “We are deeply saddened to confirm the sudden passing of a member of the ‘Emily in Paris’ production family,” a spokesperson from Paramount Television Studios, who produce the show for Netflix, told BBC News. La Repubblica…
Less than 24 hours after his release, US authorities have informed Kilmar Ábrego García that he may be deported to Uganda, following his refusal to accept a plea deal in a pending criminal trial, his lawyers say. Attorneys for Mr Ábrego García say he declined an offer to plead guilty to human smuggling charges in exchange for deportation to Costa Rica – a deal proposed after it became clear he would be released from custody on Friday. Mr Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national, was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March by the Trump administration and then brought back to…
Apple TV+ has put up its prices in the UK and worldwide for monthly subscribers, as the cost of streaming continues to rise. The platform’s cost per month has gone up by £1 to £9.99 a month, though annual prices have stayed the same at £89 per year. It means an Apple TV+ monthly subscription is now double the price it was when launched at in the UK in November 2019. Apple told the BBC while the price was in place for new users immediately, existing subscribers would have until 30 days after their next renewal before they started paying…
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programs Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku Saturday called on government ministries and agencies to decentralise their services by making them more accessible through Huduma Centres across the country. Speaking in Lamu East during a government relief outreach, Ruku said Kenyans should not have to travel long distances for services that can be offered closer to them. The CS confirmed that plans are underway to operationalise and digitise a Huduma Centre in Lamu East, saying it will ease service delivery and reduce bureaucratic delays. “I am urging all ministries and government agencies to urgently make…
Financing a used Rolls Royce in Dubai makes luxury ownership achievable without a massive upfront cost. Buyers should consider total ownership costs, including insurance and maintenance, and compare bank, dealer, and lease-to-own financing options. Expats can qualify with proper documents and income proof, though vehicle age and down payments affect approval. Cruising Dubai in a Rolls-Royce does not go unnoticed, whether you drive through the city or pull up to an upscale hotel. But owning a high-end car is about more than just covering the monthly payments. The good news is, owning a Rolls Royce for sale is now more…
Accidents in Dubai can be overwhelming, especially when driving a rental car. This guide walks you through every step, from staying safe and calling the police to documenting the damage, informing your rental company, understanding your insurance coverage, and avoiding costly mistakes. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a flashy convertible on Jumeirah Beach Road or a budget-friendly sedan for your city errands, Dubai car rental monthly offers convenience and freedom. But no matter how carefully you drive, accidents can still happen. It might be a minor bump in traffic, a scrape while parking, or a more serious collision, and…
Slain Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, alias Sniper, was Friday buried, more than 19 months after his brutal killing. During his burial at his home in Kabuitu, Igembe East ward, Igembe Central constituency, family, friends, and relatives urged the government to ensure justice is served. The family had vowed not to lay Sniper to rest until his killers are prosecuted. Sniper’s murder case remains in court at Kiambu Law Courts, with five accused persons awaiting their fate upon the completion of the judicial process. The deceased went missing in Meru town on December 2, 2023, before his body was found weeks…
President Donald Trump said Friday that Chicago will be the next city that his administration targets for a federal crackdown on crime and suggested a longer and more intense campaign in the nation’s capital. “We’ll straighten that one out, probably next, that will be our next one after this,” Trump said from the Oval Office. “I think Chicago will be our next and then we’ll help with New York.” The president has credited his federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police force and deployment of the National Guard there with driving down crime in the city — touting a weeklong stretch…
Kenya’s fairytale run at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to an agonizing end on Friday night as Harambee Stars were knocked out in the quarterfinals after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Madagascar at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The opening half produced few clear chances, with both teams showing flashes of promise but lacking the cutting edge to break the deadlock. Kenya’s Ben Stanley Omondi and Madagascar’s Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa both went close with long-range efforts, but neither goalkeeper was seriously troubled as the contest remained goalless at the interval. The second half came alive almost immediately. In…
Police are investigating an incident surrounding the death of four family members in Matongo village, Nyamokoroto sub-location in Masaba North, Nyamira County. The four — a husband, his wife, their daughter, and a three-month-old grandchild — died after a night inferno consumed their house. The remains lay at the crime scene on Friday August 22 as police were recording statements from witnesses. The motive of the killings was linked to a bodaboda Sacco loan that the family owed an agency in the area. The incident happened in Egesagane village, police said Police said the house was partially burnt in the…
The UK government has agreed to pay compensation to thousands of Kenyans who were affected by a fire caused by a British military training exercise four years ago. The out-of-court settlement follows a lengthy legal battle in which 7,723 claimants said they had lost property and suffered health complications because of the 2021 fire in the Lolldaiga conservancy in Kenya’s Rift Valley. A spokesperson from the British High Commission in Nairobi said the fire was “extremely regrettable” and that the UK had devoted “considerable time, effort and resource” to resolve claims. The British government has not confirmed how much was…