[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 103 households have been affected by heavy rains and strong winds in Mombasa County, while search efforts are ongoing for a boda boda rider swept away by floodwaters near Shimba Hills in neighbouring Kwale County, the Kenya Red Cross Society said Thursday.

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking approval to borrow a fresh $516,333,070 loan.

A political storm has erupted after US President Donald Trump reshared a post labeling India a «hell hole.» Opposition parties, including the Congress and Mahua Moitra, have sharply criticized the remarks and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived silence, questioning his leadership. The controversy stems from a podcast by Michael Savage, which Trump amplified on his platform.

Autopsy findings in the rape and murder of an IRS officer's daughter reveal multiple injuries indicating a violent struggle. The 22-year-old victim sustained abrasions, contusions, and a nasal bone fracture. The accused, a domestic help, allegedly used a spare key to enter the apartment and assaulted her before fleeing with valuables.

The 16-year-old boy was said to have been badly beaten before being taken back to his cell, where he was later found unresponsive.

Joshua Haines, 30, was found dead at his home in Leeds, West Yorkshire, three days after calling a GP on March 16, last year, fearing he had life-threatening diabetes.

Keir Starmer also avoided engaging with a question about whether he had considered resigning as doubts grow over whether he can cling on.

A Jewish man has been left fearing for his life after a stranger punched him and shouted 'dirty mother f****** Jew' at him during an unprovoked assault in Slough, Berkshire, on Monday afternoon.

The National Cyber Security Centre said it was 'overhauling decades of practice' by advising the public to stop relying on passwords for protection.

A spate of recent ethics cases illustrates the limits of a process that is slow and prone to political calculation.

At least five officials have left Trump’s Cabinet and U.S. military leadership since the start of the war with Iran. Here’s a look at who left and why.

Republicans devised a time-consuming, two-pronged approach to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.

Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada’s largest venues — underscoring the genre’s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.

Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada's most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.

A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.

Airlines around the world are cutting flights as they face what some experts are calling the worst aviation crisis ever, with fuel shortages caused by the blockage of the critical Strait of Hormuz.

L'Agence Gabonaise de Normalisation (AGANOR) a officiellement ouvert ce lundi le séminaire d'adoption des normes relatives au projet gouvernemental de production locale de poulets de chair, dont l'entrée en vigueur est prévue le 1er janvier 2027. La cérémonie s'est tenue dans la salle de réunion du 7ᵉ étage des locaux de l'AGANOR, sous la présidence de Madame Marina Pemba Mavoungou, Directeur Général de l'Agence, et en présence des membres du Comité Technique 1 (CT1) – Produits (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du gouvernement s'est entretenu ce jour avec une délégation conduite par monsieur Marco Patricio Zambrano Restrepo, nouveau Représentant de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'Éducation , la Science et la Culture ( UNESCO). Les échanges ont porté sur le renforcement du partenariat dans le domaine éducatif, notamment à travers l'appui au système scolaire gabonais, l'intégration accrue des outils numériques dans les apprentissages, (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema s'est entretenu ce jour avec S. E. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Représentant Spécial par intérim du Secrétaire Général des Nations-Unies pour l'Afrique Centrale. Cette audience a permis de réaffirmer la solidité du partenariat entre le Gabon et les Nations- Unies, dans un contexte où notre pays assume pleinement ses responsabilités en tant que siège de la CEEAC et du Bureau (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

West Bengal's first phase of assembly elections saw violence, voter intimidation, and EVM glitches. Crude bombs were hurled, clashes erupted between party workers, and a BJP candidate was allegedly attacked. Several polling stations experienced delays due to malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machines, disrupting the electoral process across multiple districts.

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul's car was vandalized in a stone-pelting incident in Asansol after she exited a polling booth. Paul alleged a deliberate attempt to influence the elections and filed a complaint. Contesting from Asansol South, she expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects, calling the election a 'war to save Bengal' focused on jobs and development.

Tamil Nadu witnessed brisk voting across 234 constituencies, with high-profile leaders, celebrities, and first-time voters participating in large numbers. Actor Vijay's TVK sought extended polling hours due to delays, while a robot greeted voters at a Chennai booth. The election sees a three-way contest between DMK, AIADMK, and TVK.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has responded to an Election Commission notice regarding his «terrorist» remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge stated his party would reply to the EC's ultimatum, which warned of action if he failed to explain his stand within 24 hours. The controversial comment was made during campaigning in Chennai.

House prices in some of London's most expensive boroughs have suffered double-digit falls as a North-South divide opens up in the property market.

[allAfrica] The Zambian government has said that it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa 10 months ago, against the wishes of the family.

After arriving in the Ukrainian capital secretly by train on Thursday morning, Harry, 41, spoke a security conference where he made a plea to Putin for peace, telling him he will never win.

House prices in some of London's most expensive boroughs have suffered double-digit falls as a North-South divide opens up in the property market.