China has hit out at the nationalisation of British Steel, saying it “firmly opposes and is strongly dissatisfied with the British government’s decision”. On Thursday, the UK government said that taking the loss-making firm into public hands would protect jobs and safeguard a “vital national capability”. The UK took control of British Steel’s operations in Scunthorpe last year, though it was still owned by China’s Jingye Group, limiting the government’s ability to steer its future. China’s commerce ministry said on Friday that the moves “seriously infringed upon Jingye’s legitimate rights and interests and severely undermined the confidence of Chinese companies…
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US fast-food chain Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu in some states after investigations found it could be linked to an outbreak of explosive diarrhoea caused by a parasite. The decision was taken “out of an abundance of caution” following discussions with health officials, Taco Bell told the BBC. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says 1,645 people in five states that reported “exposure” to Taco Bell have been infected by cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water. “Do not eat food items with shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco…
Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, is launching a paid service to give Wall Street firms high-speed access to its most influential posts. From 1 August, instant updates will be delivered from “the highest-ranking” accounts, it said. US President Donald Trump currently has the most followers on the platform. The company behind the app hopes it will create a steady new source of money for the firm which is currently loss-making. It is likely to be aimed at financial traders who want to see market-moving news fast. Trump’s social media posts often cause sudden swings in global…
James Holzhauer is an American professional sports gambler and television game show champion with an estimated net worth of $3 million. He rose to international fame in 2019 after becoming one of the most successful contestants in Jeopardy! history, winning millions of dollars during his record-breaking run on the popular quiz show. Holzhauer, popularly known as “Jeopardy James,” earned more than $2.4 million during his original 32-game winning streak. His total career earnings from various Jeopardy! tournaments have since surpassed $3.4 million, cementing his place among the highest-earning game show contestants ever. James Holzhauer Net Worth $3 Million Date of…
Brad Rutter has an estimated net worth of $4 million, built largely through his record-breaking success on television game shows. Best known for his remarkable performances on Jeopardy!, Rutter has earned more than $4.5 million in prize money across multiple tournaments, making him one of the highest-earning game show contestants in history. Unlike many contestants who achieved fame through a single winning streak, Rutter continued returning to special tournaments over the years, consistently defeating some of the show’s strongest champions and cementing his place among trivia’s greatest competitors. Brad Rutter Net Worth $4 Million Date of Birth January 31, 1978…
Alex Trebek had an estimated net worth of $75 million at the time of his death in 2020. The Canadian-born American television icon built his fortune through a career spanning more than five decades, with the majority of his wealth coming from hosting the hit quiz show Jeopardy! from 1984 until his passing. Known for his intelligence, calm personality, and professionalism, Trebek became one of the most respected game show hosts in television history. His long-running success on Jeopardy!, combined with endorsements, appearances, and smart investments, helped him accumulate significant wealth. Alex Trebek Net Worth $75 Million Date of Birth…
Chuck Woolery was an American game show host, singer, actor, and television personality who had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death. He built his fortune through a television career spanning more than four decades, hosting some of America’s most popular game shows, including Wheel of Fortune, Love Connection, Scrabble, Greed, and Lingo. Although many people remember Pat Sajak as the face of Wheel of Fortune, Woolery was actually the show’s original host, helping launch one of the most successful game shows in television history before departing following a contract dispute. Chuck Woolery Net…
Vanna White is an American television personality, actress, and former model with an estimated net worth of $85 million. Best known as the longtime co-host of Wheel of Fortune, White has spent more than four decades on television, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in game show history. While she earns a lucrative salary from the show, a significant portion of her fortune comes from licensing deals tied to Wheel of Fortune casino slot machines. Vanna White Net Worth $85 Million Date of Birth February 18, 1957 Place of Birth Conway, South Carolina Vanna White salary Vanna White reportedly…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, after provisional results indicated that the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate had taken a commanding lead over the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate. In a statement shared on social media, Kindiki acknowledged the outcome, saying the result had levelled recent by-election contests between the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and the opposition. He noted that UDA had won the Mbeere North by-election, while DCP had emerged victorious in Ol Kalou, describing the score as “1:1”. “Congratulations Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on your imminent victory in the by-election held…
Nation Media Group has condemned the assault on its journalists while they were covering the Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election, raising concerns over the safety of media personnel during election coverage. In a statement, the company said an NTV cameraman was allegedly tasered, beaten and had his camera seized, while a Nation reporter was reportedly threatened at gunpoint and had her mobile phone forcibly taken. “An attack on journalists is an assault on the public’s right to know,” Nation Media Group Chairman Joe Muganda said in the statement. The media house called on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident, bring…
A former Administration Police officer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of murdering a fellow officer in Maralal, Samburu County. The High Court in Nanyuki convicted Patrick Marwa, 40, of the murder of Dancun Cheruiyot, finding him guilty of the offence contrary to Section 203 as read together with Section 204 of the Penal Code. The case was prosecuted by State Counsels Esther Kimani, Jackson Motende and Maina Kimaru. The court heard that on May 4, 2019, at around 5.30 p.m., Marwa, who was then attached to the Administration Police Line Two camp in…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said voting in the Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election was largely successful, with the exercise concluding peacefully in most polling stations as vote counting got underway. In a statement on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the majority of polling stations opened at 6.00 a.m. as scheduled. He noted that polling stations that experienced delays in opening or interruptions during voting would extend voting hours to compensate for the time lost, in line with the law. According to the Commission, voter turnout stood at 38.2 percent of registered voters by 1.00 p.m.…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced him with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced the changes during Thursday’s sitting after receiving a formal communication from Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo. Kingi told the House that the letter, dated July 16, 2026, informed him of Sifuna’s removal and Oketch’s election to the position with immediate effect. “By a letter dated July 16, 2026, I received correspondence from the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Stewart Madzayo, regarding the removal of Senator Edwin Sifuna as the Deputy Senate…
Red Bull are reverting to a conventional rear wing for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix following high-speed crashes for Max Verstappen in the previous two races. The move has been confirmed to BBC Sport by Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who said the team had discovered a problem with their previous wing in tests since the race at Silverstone. Red Bull are reverting to a wing that opens for straight-line mode in standard fashion, Mekies said. Red Bull and Ferrari have this year pioneered a new design where the rear wing opens into straight-line mode by the top flap…
The #ad posts on your feed may look relaxed, personal and spontaneous but behind many of them is a carefully planned campaign, a detailed contract and, in some cases, a seven-figure fee. For Charlie Bowes-Lyon, the co-founder of Wild, a refillable natural deodorant, influencer marketing has been a huge part of the company’s success and he calls it his “secret sauce”. Wild, which was bought by Unilever last year, uses high-profile names including Stacey Solomon, Emma Raducanu and Molly-Mae Hague to promote its products on Instagram. Bowes-Lyon says the brand has spent millions on its partnership with Raducanu and hundreds…