Several people have died in a winter storm that hit a wide swathe of the US, causing thousands of flights to be cancelled or delayed due to severe conditions. The storm, which caused chaos from Texas to the tip of Maine over the weekend, snarled roadways, knocked out power, and buried major cities under a thick blanket of snow. Some areas in the north-east saw more than 20in (50.8cm) of snow during a 24-hour period, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Canadian officials also said the storm had seriously disrupted southern Ontario. In eastern Canada, snow is expected to…
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Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have ruled that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to attend pre-trial proceedings for alleged crimes against humanity. The ICC also will hold a hearing on 23 February to decide whether the prosecution’s case against Duterte is strong enough to proceed to a trial. Duterte’s lawyers earlier argued that the 80-year-old was unfit to participate in the ICC proceedings citing “cognitive impairment”. He has been detained at the Hague since March 2025. He is accused of being responsible for dozens of murders under his so-called war on drugs, during which thousands of…
Sweden is moving forward with plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 in serious cases as it grapples with a growing number of children recruited into gangs to carry out violent crimes without facing serious legal repercussions. Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said the country was in an “emergency situation” and stopping the use of children in criminal networks was a “crucial task” for the government. But several authorities, including police, prison officials and prosecutors, have opposed the plan, with some worried that it may lead to even younger children becoming offenders. If passed, the legislation…
Former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi announced retirement from active politics to concentrate on spreading happiness to your workplace. Speaking on Tuesday morning after receiving a honorary doctorate from the Laikipia university recognizing his distinguished public service and leadership, Dr. Kiraitu said he had learnt his lessons and having spent over three decades in active politics, it was time to call it quits. Kiraitu was first elected in 1992 and had served as MP and cabinet minister in the President Mwai Kibaki regime, before he ran for Meru senator in 2013, won the seat, ran for governor in 2017, won the…
The Democratic governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has announced an investigation into claims TikTok has censored content which is critical of the Trump administration. A deal was concluded last Thursday to split off the US operation of the app – three days later thousands of American users began reporting problems including seeing “zero views” on new posts. Many also reported being unable to see political posts, such as content criticising the shooting by federal agents of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday. TikTok has not commented on accusations this is related to last week’s deal, blaming user problems on a…
Marketing teams now release content faster than ever, while regulations and internal brand rules grow more complex each year. Without structured systems, compliance becomes reactive, approvals slow down, and risk accumulates quietly across channels and regions. Understanding Marketing Compliance Software In competitive and regulated environments, marketing compliance software serves as the operational backbone that keeps content creation, review, and publication aligned with brand and legal requirements. Instead of relying on manual coordination, scattered documents, and email approvals, these platforms embed governance directly into marketing workflows. This approach ensures that compliance is continuous rather than occasional, reducing uncertainty for both creative…
A teacher at Hulugho Primary School in Garissa County was killed in an al-Shabaab attack, raising renewed concerns over the safety of educators working in insecurity-prone areas. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Monday confirmed the death of Stephen Vundi Musili, who was brutally attacked and killed on January 26, 2026, by suspected militants in Hulugho Sub-County. Musili, who was employed by the Commission on January 2, 2025, had been teaching at the school for just over a year. TSC described him as a dedicated and courageous educator who had committed himself to serving learners in a challenging environment. Working…
The Trump administration has moved to invest $1.6bn (£1.2bn) in a US critical minerals firm, marking officials’ latest push to reduce China’s dominance over the rare earths sector. The non-binding agreement with Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth, announced on Monday, will bolster mining, processing, metal-making and magnet manufacturing, the company said. The deal includes a $1.3bn loan from the Commerce Department, which will see it take a stake in the firm, and $277mn in federal funding. Officials are seeking to boost US production of minerals essential to everything from smartphones to defence technologies in a bid to reduce dependence on Beijing.…
Chinese officials said a recent trade agreement with Canada is not meant to undercut other countries, after Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian products if Canada finalises the “deal” with Beijing. “It does not target any third party,” China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday of the new “strategic partnership” between Canada and China. Trump threatened the tariffs in a Truth Social post over the weekend, and warned in subsequent posts that China is “successfully and completely taking over” Canada. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Canada is not pursuing a free-trade…
A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of “plotting to overthrow the government” of President Bola Tinubu last year, an armed forces’ statement has said. Sixteen officers were arrested last October after what were described as “acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations”. At the time the military dismissed rumours of an attempted coup, but following an investigation, the authorities have acknowledged that some of the 16 will go before a military judicial panel. Nigeria has a complex history of military involvement in politics, with multiple coups between 1966 and…
The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to “spare no-one” including “children, the elderly, and civilians” when they are deployed to opposition-held areas of the country. “Inflammatory rhetoric calling for violence against civilians, including the most vulnerable, is utterly abhorrent and must stop now,” said the head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (Unmiss). South Sudan’s deputy army chief Gen Johnson Oluny made the call as he addressed his Agwelek militia as they prepared to be sent to parts of Jonglei state. Forces aligned to South Sudan’s…
A soldier with the Kenya Defence Forces was Sunday killed in an accident in Kibokoni area along Mokowe-Witu road, Lamu County. Police and military personnel said six other soldiers were injured in the accident. This happened after the military Land Cruiser from Mokowe got a puncture on its left tyre. This forced the vehicle to roll and land in a ditch killing a soldier of the rank of Sergeant and injuring six others. The injured were rushed to the hospital with multiple injuries. The body of the deceased was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy, officials said. Both the…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) launched state-of-the-art interview facilities developed with technical and financial support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Embassy, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Speaking during the unveiling, EA CC Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamud, noted that the new facilities mark a significant milestone in the modernization of the Commission’s investigative processes. He expressed appreciation to the partners for their sustained support in promoting ethics, transparency, accountability, and good governance. The United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, Susan Burns, stated that the facilities will directly enhance EACC’s…
January 2026 brought fresh energy to XRP markets as the digital asset climbed 18% to breach the $2.14 level. This surge sparked renewed debate among cryptocurrency participants about whether the upward momentum has staying power or represents a temporary spike before consolidation. For investors asking is XRP going to go up from current levels, understanding the forces behind this movement—and the obstacles ahead—is essential before committing capital. This analysis examines the data behind XRP’s recent performance, identifies key market drivers, and presents realistic scenarios for the months ahead based on technical and fundamental factors. Decoding XRP’s January Performance Five…
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