Democrats and Republicans came together to mourn former US Vice-President Dick Cheney at his funeral in Washington DC. Cheney, who served under President George W Bush from 2001-09, died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease in early November. He was 84. Bush, a Republican, said in his eulogy: “In a profession that attracts talkers, he was a thinker and a listener.” Former President Joe Biden, a Democrat, also attended. Cheney was one of the most powerful vice-presidents in history, a key architect of Bush’s “war on terror” after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and an early advocate of…
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Spain’s Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz, was forced to step down after being found guilty of revealing confidential information in a deeply controversial case, which accentuated the country’s political division. The Supreme Court found that García Ortiz had unlawfully revealed details of the tax status of businessman Alberto González Amador, boyfriend of a senior conservative politician. The court handed him a two-year ban from the post and a fine of €7,200 (£6,438). He must also pay €10,000 to Mr González Amador as compensation. The trial of García Ortiz fuelled already acrimonious relations between the left-wing government of Prime Minister Pedro…
Gary “Mani” Mounfield, bassist with legendary Manchester band the Stone Roses, has died at the age of 63. Mounfield’s bass playing was an integral part of the Stone Roses’ “baggy” sound, and later reunited with his bandmates for their comeback tour in 2012. He joined another seminal group, Primal Scream, in 1996 and played with them for 15 years. The musician’s brother Greg announced his death “with the heaviest of hearts” in a post on Facebook. Oasis singer Liam Gallagher led the tributes, posting: “In total shock and absolutely devastated on hearing the news about Mani. My hero, RIP R…
A Florida congresswoman has been charged with stealing $5m (£3.8m) in federal disaster funds. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of laundering some of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) money into her 2021 election campaign. The 46-year-old Democrat is under investigation by the House of Representatives Ethics Committee and could be expelled from the chamber. Attorney General Pam Bondi called it a “particularly selfish, cynical crime”. In a statement, Ms Cherfilus-McCormick – who was elected to Congress in 2022 – maintained she was innocent and vowed to clear her name. She faces up to 53 years in prison if convicted. The…
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) with the policies and resources needed to innovate, simplify processes, build public trust, and serve taxpayers more efficiently. Speaking during this year’s Taxpayers’ Day celebrations held at State House, Nairobi, Ru noted that KRA has made significant progress in innovation, highlighting that Kenya is among the earliest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to integrate Al-powered risk engines into tax compliance, a development that places the nation at the frontier of modern public administration. “The Customs Department recently recorded its highest-ever monthly customs revenue, Sh85 billion last month,…
New York’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and President Donald Trump plan to meet on Friday at the White House, after months of trading barbs and insults during the city’s recent election. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic socialist, won New York City’s mayoral race earlier this month, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo by nine points. While he was little known outside of New York before the election, he has now become a nationally recognised figure. Trump said in a statement that the “communist mayor” had requested the meeting, which would take place in the Oval Office. The mayor-elect’s spokesperson said the meeting…
In the furniture industry, managing inventory efficiently is critical. Overstock ties up valuable capital and increases storage costs, while stockouts lead to lost sales and disappointed customers. Many furniture businesses still struggle with these issues because traditional methods or manual tracking simply can’t keep up with today’s complex inventory needs. That’s why investing in furniture inventory management software has become essential for retailers, manufacturers, and distributors looking to optimize their stock and improve profitability. The Overstock and Stockout Challenge in Furniture Retail Furniture inventory presents unique challenges. Unlike small, fast-moving products, furniture items are bulky, often custom, and come in…
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The legal industry is changing in a big way. Not only in how lawyers practice but also in how law firms attract and retain clients. In the past, a company’s good standing and word-of-mouth could keep it going. These days, it is very crucial for a business to be seen online to succeed. Nowadays, clients are likely to check your Google listing, read reviews, check out your website, and social media pages before reaching out to you. This change indicates that law firms today must now embrace digital marketing techniques to stay relevant. This technology is changing the way law…
There’s a certain calmness that comes from building a home slowly, piece by piece, moment by moment, without rushing to fill shelves or force a style that doesn’t feel fully yours yet. The art of slow decorating embraces that pace. It invites you to choose meaning over immediacy, to let your home evolve naturally instead of all at once. Sometimes it starts with small decisions, a textured throw, a plant that unexpectedly thrives, or the moment you decide to order gallery wrapped canvas artwork that reflects something personal rather than just filling a blank wall. These choices add depth, warmth,…
The Kahawa Law Courts granted detectives a 14-day custodial order to detain Andrew Chacha Mwita, a prominent Mombasa-based lawyer. Mwita was arrested in Mombasa town on November 14, 2025, on allegations of soliciting and supporting terrorist groups. Following his arrest, he was transferred to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) headquarters in Nairobi on November 15, 2025, for further investigation. He appeared before the Kahawa Law Courts on November 17, 2025, in a miscellaneous application seeking the custodial order necessary for comprehensive investigations. The ruling on the application was postponed until today. In the ruling delivered as scheduled, the court granted…
All 267 people aboard a South Korean passenger ferry have been rescued after it ran aground on rocks off the country’s south-east coast, according to the Coast Guard. Officials said the Queen Jenuvia 2 is stuck on a reef and unable to move, but there is currently no risk of it sinking or capsizing. The accident happened near Jangsan Island in Sinan County on Wednesday evening local time. The vessel ran aground on rocks near the uninhabited island of Jogdo. Twenty-seven people sustained minor injuries from the impact of the grounding, the Cost Guard said, but there have been no…
Award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj has publicly backed President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians face persecution in Nigeria. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted,” Minaj said on Tuesday at an event organised by the US, adding: “Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart… simply because of how they pray.” Analysts say that jihadists and other armed groups have waged campaigns of violence that affect all communities in the West African nation, regardless of background or belief. This week alone, two people were killed in an attack on a church in Kwara, while a group of 25 girls, who the…
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Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers is stepping down from the board at OpenAI, a week after a tranche of emails between him and late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released. Summers said in a statement to the BBC that he was “grateful for the opportunity to have served, excited about the potential of the company, and look forward to following their progress”. Summers, who was also once the president of Harvard University, said on Monday that he would be stepping back from public commitments over his ties to Epstein. The recently released emails showed Summers communicated with Epstein…