Several dozen people are presumed to have died and more than 100 injured following a fire in a ski resort in southern Switzerland, officials have said. Police said several nationalities were likely involved in the New Year’s Day fire, which happened at 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation in the resort of Crans-Montana. It is being treated as a fire and there is “no question” of an attack, the region’s chief prosecutor said. A helpline has been set up for concerned families: +41 848 112 117 Here’s what we know so far. How many people…
Author: David Wafula
Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution in an annual report Wednesday that steered clear of direct discussion of modern controversies. Focusing on the Declaration of Independence as the nation turns to its 250th anniversary, Roberts said the founders chafed at the crown’s control of colonial courts and “corrected this flaw” by setting up a judiciary that would operate without interference from the other branches. “This arrangement, now in place for 236 years, has served the country well,” Roberts…
President Donald Trump has delayed new tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for a year, pushing their implementation to 2027, according to a White House statement. Trump signed a proclamation hours before the end of 2025, postponing the tariff hikes on these items, which were originally due to take effect on Thursday. In September, Trump ordered 25% new tariffs on kitchen cabinets and upholstered furniture. Those took effect in October, with rates slated to rise to 50% and 30%, respectively, by 2026. The Wednesday order delays the significant increase, leaving tariffs on these goods at 25% for…
The US military says it struck two boats it alleges were carrying drugs on Wednesday, killing five people on board. US Southern Command did not say where it had carried out the latest strikes but US forces have been targeting vessels they suspect of smuggling narcotics to the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific for the past three months. Wednesday’s strike came a day after the US targeted what it said were “three narco-trafficking vessels travelling as a convoy”, killing at least three people. The Trump administration has cast its operations as a non-international armed conflict with the alleged traffickers but…
Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who campaigned on a promise to tackle the affordability crisis in one of America’s most expensive cities, was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayorearly Thursday. Mamdani, a 34-year-old immigrant from Uganda, makes history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor to hold the high-profile office in more than a century. “This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime,” Mamdani said moments after being sworn in. The former state assemblyman from Queens captured the world’s attention and stunned the political establishment with his win…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta praised Africa’s youth as the continent’s greatest resource and urged them to lead with courage, integrity, and vision, asserting that Africa’s transformation will be driven by its own people rather than external solutions. Speaking last evening during the Future Africa Leaders Awards (FALA) 2025 ceremony at the Loveworld Nation Arena in Lagos, Nigeria, where he delivered the keynote address at the invitation of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Kenyatta stated that Africa’s true wealth lies not underground but in the minds and hearts of its people. “We have been told of the great wealth beneath Africa’s soil, but…
A Kenyan man was sentenced to life in federal prison after plotting what federal prosecutors called a Sept. 11-style plane attack on Atlanta’s tallest building on behalf of a foreign terrorist organization. Cholo Abdi Abdullah, 35, was found guilty by a New York City jury in November 2024 on all six counts of conspiracy to hijack a U.S. airliner and crash it into an Atlanta building. He was on December 22, 2025 sentenced to life in prison by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres on Monday. Abdullah “was a highly trained al-Shabab operative who was dedicated to recreating the horrific September…
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he described as “a preventative medical procedure”. The former left-back, 52, updated fans on his condition via his Instagram page, which included a picture of him smiling in a hospital bed. He also denied rumours that he had suffered a heart attack. “I would like to clarify recent information that has been circling,” he wrote. “I recently underwent a preventative medical procedure, planned in advance with my medical team. The procedure was successful, and I am well. I did not suffer a heart attack. “I am recovering…
The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims that school fees for public secondary schools have been increased, saying the reports are false and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Ministry denied allegations that fees for the 2026 academic year had been raised by Sh9,374. The clarification follows growing concern among parents after Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro claimed that the government was planning to introduce additional charges for students without informing the public. The Ministry said students in public day secondary schools and C4 day senior schools will continue to pay no fees under the Free…
Galilea Montijo is a Mexican actress, television host, model, and comedian with an estimated net worth of $8 million. She has earned her fortune through decades of success in Mexican entertainment, particularly as a longtime presenter on Televisa’s flagship morning show “Hoy.” With a career spanning more than 30 years, Montijo is widely regarded as one of Mexico’s most recognizable and influential television personalities. Her income is driven by television hosting contracts, acting roles, reality TV appearances, brand endorsements, and fashion-related ventures. Galilea Montijo Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth June 5, 1973 Place of Birth Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico…
Emma Willis is an English television presenter, model, and radio host with an estimated net worth of $8 million. Widely regarded as one of Britain’s most trusted and versatile broadcasters, Willis has built her fortune through long-running roles on major reality and entertainment programs, including “Big Brother,” “Celebrity Big Brother,” “The Voice UK,” and “The Voice Kids.” Known for her calm authority, warmth, and professionalism on live television, Emma Willis has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades, making her one of the most recognizable faces in British broadcasting. Emma Willis Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth March…
Pixie Lott is an English singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality with an estimated net worth of $3 million. She rose to fame in 2009 with her powerful debut single “Mama Do,” which topped the UK Singles Chart and established her as one of Britain’s most promising young pop stars. Beyond music, Pixie Lott has built a diverse career spanning acting, songwriting, fashion endorsements, and television, including a long-running role as a coach on The Voice Kids UK. Pixie Lott Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth January 12, 1991 Place of Birth Bromley, London, England Early Life Pixie…
Tiffany Darwish, widely known simply as Tiffany, is an American singer, actress, and former teen idol with an estimated net worth of $4 million. She rose to global fame in the late 1980s with her chart-topping cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now,” which became one of the defining pop hits of the decade. At the height of her success, Tiffany was one of the youngest female artists ever to top the Billboard Hot 100, and her debut album achieved multi-platinum status across several countries. Tiffany Darwish Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth October 2, 1971 Place of Birth…
Nena is a German singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality with an estimated net worth of $10 million. She rose to international fame in the early 1980s as the lead singer of the band Nena, best known for the global hit song “99 Luftballons.” The track became one of the most successful European pop songs of all time and remains a defining anthem of the Cold War era. Beyond her early success, Nena has maintained a strong and lasting career as a solo artist, especially in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where her albums continue to chart decades after her breakthrough.…
Kim Wilde is an English pop singer, songwriter, author, and television personality with an estimated net worth of $20 million. She is best known for her global hit “Kids in America” and for being one of the most successful British solo artists of the 1980s. Over several decades, Kim Wilde has built her wealth through hit records, international tours, television work, book sales, and even a successful second career in gardening and landscape design. Kim Wilde Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth November 18, 1960 Place of Birth Chiswick, London Early Life Kim Wilde was born Kim Smith on…