A Libyan man suspected of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Germany on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, commonly known as “Al-Buti”, is alleged to have been one of the most senior officials at the Mitiga Prison complex in the capital, Tripoli, where thousands of people were detained. He is suspected of having committed, ordered or overseen crimes including murder, torture and rape. The atrocities were allegedly committed in the detention unit near Tripoli in the five years from 2015. There is no record of him…
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Meta has apologised after an Indian chief minister’s social media post was mistranslated on some of its platforms, falsely suggesting he had died, according to Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency. On Tuesday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted a condolence message in Kannada language on Facebook and Instagram mourning the death of an actress. But when the posts were auto-translated into English, they mistakenly said that Mr Siddaramaiah had “passed away”. On Thursday, a Meta spokesperson told PTI that the platform had “fixed an issue that briefly caused this inaccurate Kannada translation”. “We apologize that this happened,” the spokesperson…
Four people died and more than 1,300 evacuated as torrential rain pounds South Korea, with authorities warning that the unseasonal deluge will continue. Among those killed were two men in their 80s. Authorities believe one of them was trying to drain floodwaters from the basement of his home. A third victim was crushed when a wall collapsed onto his car. Moments before, he’d called his wife to say the vehicle was “being swept away”, authorities say. The fourth victim died of a cardiac arrest. “I couldn’t understand how something like this could happen,” says Kim Ha-min, a cafe owner in…
Netflix says it has used visual effects created by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in one of its original TV shows for the first time. The streaming giant’s co-chief executive Ted Sarandos said AI, which produces videos and images based on prompts, was used to create a scene of a building collapsing in the Argentine science fiction show, The Eternaut. He said the technology allowed the production team to complete sequences faster and at a lower cost. The use of generative AI is controversial in the entertainment industry over concerns it creates content using others’ work without their consent and fears…
In the SEO world, backlinks act as digital endorsements—signals to search engines that your site is trustworthy and valuable. But not all backlinks offer equal value. For small business owners exploring modern ways to grow online visibility, especially with platforms like SurveySensum offering insights into what customers value, understanding the difference between cheap and premium backlinks can redefine your growth strategy. Why Backlinks Still Matter Backlinks—external links from other websites to yours—remain one of Google’s strongest and most enduring ranking signals. These digital pathways act as third-party endorsements, indicating that your content is trusted, relevant, and valuable to search engines.…
In the age of short-form content, repurposing long videos into digestible, high-impact clips is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a YouTuber, educator, podcaster, or social media manager, having the right AI Clip Maker can dramatically reduce production time while increasing your content’s visibility across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Below, we review some of the most talked-about tools on the market. Each platform helps creators convert long videos into short clips, but their approaches, features, and strengths vary. If you’re searching for tools to convert long videos into short, platform-ready clips, this list is…
As an entrepreneur or business owner, safeguarding the assets of your business is paramount to ensure its growth and sustainability. Business assets, whether tangible or intangible, are vulnerable to a variety of risks ranging from theft and damage to infringement and cyber-attacks. Implementing protective measures, like choosing commercial insurance for vehicles, is not only about shielding your assets but also about providing a secure foundation for your business’s future. Keep reading to discover the essential resources and strategies that can help protect your valuable business assets. Understanding the Types of Business Assets and Their Vulnerabilities Business assets come in many…
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to five years probation and 30 days of jail time on Thursday following a multi-car crash last year, according to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. Rice pleaded guilty to third-degree felony charges – collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. It is unclear when Rice would serve time in jail. The Super Bowl winner was driving a Lamborghini Urus SUV at more than 119 mph on Dallas’ North Central Expressway before losing control and hitting the center median wall, triggering a chain reaction collision…
The Justice Department is asking that a former police officer found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor in 2020 – when she was shot and killed by police in her Louisville home – be sentenced to one day in jail. The officer, Brett Hankison of Kentucky, was convicted on one count of abusing Taylor’s civil rights last year after firing several shots through Taylor’s bedroom window during a police raid. He is set to be sentenced on Monday. Taylor’s killing became a pillar in the Black Lives Matter movement, and one of several cases that sparked nationwide…
President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday. Trump, 79, underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies” with the White House Medical Unit, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, reading from a note from the president’s physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella. Barbabella’s note stated that “bilateral lower extremity venous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, ICD-9, a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.” The examination came after Trump had “noted mild swelling in his lower legs” over recent weeks,…
Former Karachuonyo Member of Parliament Dr. Phoebe Muga Asiyo died in a hospital in North Carolina, United States of America. She was 93. According to her son Caesar Asiyo, the veteran politician died of a stroke while in the USA visiting her family. Caesar said Dr. Asiyo developed a stroke and it became difficult for medics to manage her condition at her age. He described the death of his mother as a serious setback to the family and called on Kenyans to join them in mourning her demise. Dr. Asiyo was first elected the MP for Karachuonyo in 1980 and…
Marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following a positive doping test for a banned diuretic, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The AIU confirmed that a sample collected from the Kenyan on March 14, 2025, tested positive for the substance at an estimated concentration of 3800 ng/mL, far above WADA’s reporting threshold of 20 ng/mL. “Chepng’etich was notified and interviewed in person by the AIU in Kenya on April 16 and complied with requests regarding our investigation,” said AIU Head Brett Clothier. “When there is a positive test for diuretics and masking agents, a provisional suspension…
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested three senior employees and an intern of the National Treasury following numerous bribery allegations. The suspects attached to the Pensions Department are said to have collected more than Sh10.5 million in bribes within the last two years. The quartet include Wilkens Muhando Mugatsia, an intern, two Senior Pensions officers, Henry Odhaimbo Otira and Catherine Muthoni Murage and the Chief Clerical officer, Byrson Mark. According to EACC, the four had been extorting members of the public seeking services at the Pensions Department. “It is alleged that the officials demand payment of bribes…
President William Ruto stepped in to resolve the escalating dispute over the Baba Dogo grounds in Ruaraka, Nairobi, ordering an immediate withdrawal of police officers stationed at the contested site. This is however expected to return to court as the owners of the land in dispute say they have genuine documents for the same. Speaking during his inspection of the Climate Worx programme in Ruaraka on Thursday, Ruto ordered a halt to the ongoing construction intended by Kenafric Industries. “I hear that there are police officers present in that field. I am giving a directive that the police officers must…
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara was on Thursday afternoon arrested from her home in the town. She was expected to spend her night in custody after the arrest. In the dramatic event livestreamed on her Facebook account, dozens of officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and backed by local ones raided her Maraigushu home in Naivasha. She was later driven to the Naivasha Police Station, where she was booked briefly. The MP was later on expected to be transported to the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road, Nairobi for further grilling, police said. She protested her arrest saying…