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Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa KhalilKenya Wildlife ServiceThe man was found with a large consignment of live ants in his luggage bound for China in MarchA Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison for attempting to smuggle thousands of live queen garden ants out of Kenya.The court in Nairobi on Wednesday also fined Zhang Kequn 1m Kenyan shillings (£5,713; $7,737). Judge Irene Gichobi d...
Hegseth set to meet lawmakers on Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget ask
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers and hash out the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Hegseth will meet Monday with the so-called “big eight,” the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) told the Hill…
Tigers agree to eight-year, $150 million extension with rookie Kevin McGonigle
DETROIT — The Tigers have locked up the next face of their franchise, reaching an agreement Wednesday on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with infielder Kevin McGonigle.McGonigle’s deal begins next season and will ensure he is under team control through 2034. The contract will cover McGonigle’s final five seasons of club control and add three additional seasons, meaning the 21-year-old should spend the bulk of his prime seasons in a Tigers uniform.Advertisement
3 bills, 1 flashpoint: Women's quota push opens faultlines over delimitation
bills flashpoint Womens quota push opens faultlines over delimitation
Hotels in US cities forced to slash World Cup prices because of lack of demand
Hotels in US cities forced to slash World Cup prices because of lack of demandSome hotels in US cities, such as Dallas, hosting World Cup games have cut prices by a third in the wake of lacklustre demand from fans deterred by high ticket costs for matchesMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor16:35, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDallasis among the World Cup host cities where hoteliers have had to slash prices (Image: Art Wager)Hotels in the US have begun slashing prices for this summer’s Worl...
‘Baby Jessica’ makes cryptic Facebook post days after her arrest in domestic assault case
Jessica McClure Morales, the woman who rose to global prominence as "Baby Jessica" in 1987, released a cryptic social media post after she was arrested following an alleged domestic disturbance."Note to self: Happiness is letting go of what you assume your life is supposed to be like right now, and sincerely appreciating it for everything that it is," Morales, now 40, wrote in a Monday Facebook post."So, relax. Reset. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. Breathe deep. Let go, and just...
Sen Kennedy warns Democrat 'loon wing' has 'fried' the party’s motherboard
Sen. John Kennedy ripped the Democratic Party’s leadership Tuesday, claiming a "loon wing" of radical progressives has taken control with "nauseously woke" policies.The Louisiana Republican joined "The Will Cain Show" to argue that many of his Democratic colleagues are afraid to challenge party leaders on the "foolishness" of their shift to the left."The Democratic Party is controlled by the loon wing. And that doesn't mean they're all, Democrats, a member of the loon wing, but the loon wing's i...
Scotland chase 160 to beat Namibia in first T20
Scotland chase 160 to beat Namibia in first T20Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, George Munsey got Scotland's chase off to a quick startPublished14 minutes agoNamibia v Scotland T20 seriesNamibia 159-7 (20 overs): Erasmus 54 (39); Watt 2-24, J Davidson 2-28Scotland 160-3 (18.5 overs): Munsey 44 (31), McMullen 44* (39); Heingo 2-16Scotland win by seven wicketsScorecardScotland started their T20 series against Namibia in convincing fashion as they chased down 160 with seven balls to sp...
BOE’s Greene on Iran War Inflation, Rate Hike Expectations
Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Megan Greene examines the potential inflationary impact of the Iran War for the UK and discusses rate hike expectations, supply shocks, and central bank independence. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sir Craig Reedie obituary
Olympic administrator who helped secure the Games for London in 2012 and stood up to Russia over dopingSir Craig Reedie, who has died aged 84, was a key figure in London’s successful bid to stage the 2012 Olympics. As a member of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games from 2005 to 2013, he formed a brilliantly effective campaign partnership with Sebastian Coe, the bid leader, doing much crucial work behind the scenes, first by helping to win the support of British politicians and...
‘We’d like to apply for vacancy’: Iran takes dig at Trump after Meloni backs Pope
The Iranian Embassy in Ghana took to X to mockingly "apply" for an alliance with Italy, jabbed Donald Trump as the "Commander in Grief," and joked about a historical rivalry over whether faloodeh or gelato came first.
Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official
MAKKAH: Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves ahead with major transport and infrastructure upgrades. CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, Saleh Al-Rasheed, said in an interview with Harvard Business Review that approval has been secured for the strategic and economic investment directions to develop Makkah Airport to global standards, aimed at serving millions of visitors. He added that the Com...
IPL remains the centre of franchise cricket’s rise, says Graeme Smith
Franchise cricket is changing the shape of the sport, and former South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to lead that shift.Now the commissioner of SA20, Smith reflected on how T20 leagues have grown rapidly and altered both the business and playing sides of cricket. Speaking to Olympics.com, he said the IPL set the standard for what followed.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.“The IPL changed everythin...
Anne Hathaway on How Beyoncé Helped Her Find ‘Swag’ as a Singer for ‘Mother Mary’ Film
Anne Hathaway has played many roles across her two-decade career, but pop star is a new one. As a singer, she’s usually gravitated toward musical theatre — with an exception being her stellar cover of Queen’s “Somebody to Love” — but for David Lowery’s “Mother Mary,” coming from A24 on Friday, she had to go full […]
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah farewell game confirmed after PSG defeat
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Harry and Meghan meet Australian radio host behind campaign to ban social media for under 16s in latest stop of quasi-royal tour
Harry and Meghan meet Australian radio host behind campaign to ban social media for under 16s in latest stop of quasi-royal tourMeghan and Harry wrapped up day one of their Australian quasi-royal tour READ MORE: Radio star Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli and his wife Lisa beam as they mingle with Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleBy ELMIRA TANATAROVA, ASSISTANT LIFESTYLE EDITOR Published: 13:24, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 16:32, 15 April 2026 e-mail 19 View comments
John Bolton says he can't fully understand Trump's objectives in Iran war
John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and President Trump's national security adviser during his first term, says he can't "fully understand" Trump's objectives in the war with Iran.
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs after ‘savage’ phone call with staff
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Dark life of looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular from 'Hitler video' to suspected overdose
Dark life of looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular from 'Hitler video' to suspected overdoseClavicular, real name Braden Peters, is one of the internet's most controversial figures. Now, as fans fear for his wellbeing after a suspected overdose, we look at the dark world he found fame in...3amCally Brooks Features Writer16:32, 15 Apr 2026Updated 16:35, 15 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesThe influencer has admitted himself that he's gone down a dark path(Image: clavicular0/Instagram )In a d...
Explainer: Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?
The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. WHO IS FIGHTING? The war pits the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The two men had joined forces in 2019 to overthrow veteran autocrat Omar al-Bashir, after which Burhan became head...