A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on the night of Monday, December 8, 2025, leaving at least 30 people injured and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers (31 miles) approximately 80…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Cole Palmer will not feature in Tuesday’s Champions League encounter with Atalanta in Bergamo, as the club continues to manage the fitness of its injury-hit squad. Palmer, 23, has endured a challenging period, first sidelined by a groin issue and later suffering a…
Manchester United strengthened their bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a commanding 4-1 victory over struggling Wolves at Molineux on Monday. Bruno Fernandes spearheaded the win with a brace, supported by goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Mason Mount. The result came as a welcome boost for…
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has announced plans to rename the iconic Kipchoge Keino Stadium to William Ruto Stadium once its ongoing reconstruction is complete. The move comes as part of the county’s broader initiative to upgrade sports infrastructure and support athlete development. The stadium, which was recently commissioned by Defence…
A court in Dadaab, Garissa County, has directed the exhumation of Safiya Hussein Bilal, a young orphan whose death is under active investigation, to allow for a repeat post-mortem examination. The move comes amid ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding her killing. Senior Principal Magistrate Evans Muleka issued the order,…
Authorities in Goa have launched an international search for the owners of an Indian nightclub after a devastating fire killed 25 people over the weekend. Police report that the proprietors fled the country only hours after the incident, raising further questions about accountability and safety standards within the state’s thriving…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licences of 62 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers from six transport companies after a compliance assessment revealed widespread safety violations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 9, the Authority confirmed that the suspended drivers must undergo mandatory retesting before…
A Somali migrant who was deported from the United States and publicly branded an “illegal scumbag” by the White House for allegedly assisting in the 2009 kidnapping of two French intelligence officers may have been wrongly accused, according to testimonies from Somali and French security sources. Mahad Maxamud, a prominent…
The United Nations has raised alarm over what it describes as an escalating campaign of repression in Tanzania following the country’s highly contested October elections, which were overshadowed by deadly violence and sweeping allegations of fraud. According to rights groups, more than 1,000 people were fatally shot during three days…