President Donald Trump has threatened to block a deal for the Washington Commanders’ new stadium if the American football team does not revert to their original name. The US president said in a post on Truth Social on Sunday that a “big clamouring” exists for the “Washington Whatevers” to change back to the Redskins and claimed it would make the team “more valuable”. The NFL team dropped the name Redskins in July 2020 after a review as it was long considered racist and offensive to Native Americans. They were called the Washington Football Team during the 2020 season before changing…
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba m said he had no plans to quit, despite projections his ruling coalition will lose its majority in the country’s upper house. Voters went to the polls on Sunday for the tightly-contested election, being held at a time of frustration at the coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito over rising prices and the threat of US tariffs. Speaking after polls closed on Sunday, the prime minister said he “solemnly” accepts the “harsh result” but that his focus was on trade negotiations. Having already lost its majority in Japan’s more…
US TV star Ellen DeGeneres has made her first public appearance since moving to the UK, saying she decided to settle in England the day after Donald Trump was re-elected US president. The comedian and host told a crowd in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, that life “is just better” in the UK. Ellen said she and wife Portia de Rossi were considering getting married again in England after some moves in the US to reverse the right to gay marriage, and that America can still be “scary for people to be who they are”. She also addressed allegations of a toxic workplace…
Exit polls from an election in Japan project the ruling coalition is set to lose its majority, putting the country’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba under immense political pressure. Voters headed to the polls earlier on Sunday for the tightly-contested upper house election, being held amid public frustration over rising prices and the threat of US tariffs. Having already lost its majority in Japan’s more powerful lower house, defeat for the coalition in the upper house would critically undermine its influence over policymaking and could prompt Ishiba to quit less than a year after he was elected. The coalition needs 50…
Leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration Sunday expressed confidence in President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, dismissing any claims of potential election rigging. They assured the public that the government is fully committed to upholding the Constitution and ensuring free, fair, and transparent polls. Speaking after a Sunday Mass at Regina Caeli Catholic Church in Karen, presided over by Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo, the leaders underscored their faith in the electoral process and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku emphasized that no one in government,…
President William Ruto Sunday called on parents to take the responsibility for the upbringing of their children. He warned neither the government nor institutions like the church can replace the role of parenting. He made the remarks during a church service at AIC Bomani in Machakos County on Sunday. Ruto said children are a gift from God and must be guided by their families. “Our children are a gift from God to our families and the nation. We must mentor them; parenting is a God-given responsibility,” Ruto said. “Don’t abdicate it to the church or the government. Don’t let your…
Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, known globally as Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’, passed away on Saturday, July 19, after spending nearly 20 years in a coma. He was 36. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, his father, confirmed the news of his son’s passing. He wrote, “O reassured soul, return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him], and enter My Paradise… With hearts believing in Allah’s will and decree, and with deep sorrow, we mourn our beloved son.”According to a Khaleej Times report, Prince Alwaleed has been…
Former President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor Moses Kuria sensationally claimed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was behind the attack on Uhuru Kenyatta’s farm in Ruiru in 2023. He was responding to claims earlier made by Gachagua during an interview in Boston, United States. Gachagua, in the interview, alleged that Kuria and DP Kithure Kindiki paid goons – through former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga – to cause chaos during the recent spate of Gen Z-led anti-government protests. According to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader, the two Kenya Kwanza leaders are being used by President Ruto to cause disunity…
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford’s dream transfer to Barcelona is moving closer. The Spanish giants have been Rashford’s preferred destination since he suggested it was time for a new challenge in December after being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim. BBC Sport has been told talks have taken place involving intermediaries and there is a belief a deal can be reached. The transfer would be an initial loan with an option to buy. Spanish champions Barcelona looked set to sign Spain winger Nico Williams earlier this summer. However, the 22-year-old signed a new 10-year contract at Athletic Bilbao. Rashford spent…
A building collapse that killed 34 construction workers and injured dozens in Western Cape province last year was “entirely preventable”, South Africa’s government says. A new report into the tragedy reveals that serious safety concerns had been raised well before the partially built five-storey apartment block collapsed in the town of George in May 2024. Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson said the collapse was the result of multiple failures including the use of substandard materials, structural cracks, and visible gaps. “There were a number of red flags that were continually raised about this project,” said a visibly angry Macpherson. Some…
At least 34 people have died and several are still missing after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam during bad weather. The incident took place in Ha Long Bay, a popular tourist destination in the north of the country. Most of the passengers were reportedly Vietnamese families visiting from the capital Hanoi. Heavy rain has been hindering the search for survivors, rescuers say, but so far 11 people have been pulled from the water alive. The vessel, named Wonder Seas, was carrying 53 people when it capsized after encountering a sudden storm, a statement from the Vietnamese Border Guards and…
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have signed ceasefire deal in Qatar to end fighting between the warring sides. Dubbed the Declaration of Principles, Saturday’s agreement seen by the BBC, says both sides must refrain from attacks, “hate propaganda” and “any attempt to seize by force new positions on the ground”. The declaration is intended as a roadmap towards a permanent settlement. The two sides agreed to implement the deal’s terms by July 29. A final peace deal is due by 18 August and must align with last month’s US-brokered deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, which denies…
At least 20 people were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. Seven people were critically injured, six are seriously injured and 10 are in a fair condition, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said. Paramedics discovered that one of the patients had a bullet wound, LAFD Captain Adam VanGerpen said. “This is under police investigation,” he said, before adding “this will be a large investigation with the LAPD”. The incident happened at 02:00 local time (09:00 GMT) in East Hollywood and the LAFD said 124 fire personnel helped at the scene.…
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, conducted an inspection tour of key infrastructure projects in Kitui County on Saturday, ahead of the Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20, 2025. He visited the ongoing construction at Ithookwe Stadium, the designated venue for the national celebrations, and other supporting facilities to assess their readiness for the upcoming event. Dr. Omollo confirmed the stadium would be completed in good time and noted that the facility is designed to accommodate up to 10,000 people . “We are confident the stadium will be ready for Mashujaa Day. It is…
– The Portuguese legend has not only conquered the football world by scoring more than 1000+ goals in all competitions but has also made his name in the business world by being the football player with the highest earnings. In 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo net worth is estimated to be around $800 million (766 million euros) Cristiano Ronaldo is second to none when it comes to generating money through football, thanks to his hard work and never-give-up mentality, which took the player from the streets of Portugal to becoming the best player in the sport. His inspiring journey is a big win…