Driven by a mining boom and massive population, Kenya’s top financial institutions are deploying diverse strategies to capture the DRC’s rapidly growing, newly liberalised $5bn insurance market.
Parents can enjoy financial help and longer maternity leave.
The 31-year-old victim was trapped inside the car and extricated by firemen.
July 1 - Myanmar junta chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Laos in the next few days, state media reported on Wednesday, his first trip to an ASEAN member state since taking on his new civilian role.
A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for ultra-cheap online hauls. Watch the video.
By Jonathan Spicer ANKARA, July 1 (Reuters) - Five years ago, the West risked a full-blown diplomatic crisis with NATO ally Turkey when 10 ambassadors called for the release of a man they saw as a political prisoner, prompting an angry President Tayyip Erdogan to order their
In 1969, the world was introduced to a joke so good, so funny, so ruthlessly powerful that anyone who read or heard it would die from laughter...
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano's slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow.
A December survey by CBOS, an independent Polish research centre, found that 48% of Poles support accepting Ukrainian refugees, the lowest level since the start of the war.
KABUL/QUETTA, Pakistan, July 1 - Afghanistan's Taliban said they launched airstrikes into Pakistani territory, while Islamabad said its forces had intercepted and shot down four rudimentary drones in the southern resource-rich province of Balochistan.
The European Commission has approved the registration of ‘Brhlovské podlievané buchty' from Slovakia as a Protected Geographical Indication. ‘Brhlovské podlievané buchty' are baked leavened buns filled with sweetened poppy seeds or plum jam, originating from the village of
Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures are joining forces for their first theatrical collaboration, “Mupapa,” starring Ayushmann Khurrana, with a release date of Feb. 19, 2027. The film, described by the outfits as “genre-bending,” is produced by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, whose
Bollards, cones, fences and LandCruisers stand little chance against a 1,000kg giant known as 'Neil the seal'. The five-and-a-half-year-old elephant seal is already a local legend and has once again taken up residence in towns in southern Tasmania. He's bypassing barricades,
Climbers are encouraged to preregister online and complete entrance fee payments in advance.
[Unicef] Geneva/Nairobi -- The Committee on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF express their deep concern regarding the plight of migrant children in South Africa and the challenges they face while moving across the African continent.
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has begun moves to seek compensation from the South African government for businesses and properties abandoned by Nigerians returning home amid renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country.
[Vanguard] A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian UK has learned.
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has said it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians who were forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they return home following renewed anti immigrant tensions in the country.
[New Zimbabwe] THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans are on their way back home after government sent hundreds of buses to ferry them from safety camps and consulates in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.
[WFP] Insurance is helping farmers recover from droughts and floods before crises deepen - as climate shocks intensify and the shadow of El Niño threatens.
Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, including in Southeast Asia, an investigation has found.
A year-long bipartisan investigation revealed that three of the US's top egg producers "secretly communicated" with each other to inflate the daily egg price index between June 2022 and March 2025.
The requirement applies even in cases where losses are partly caused by user negligence.
A review of data covering billions of doses of mRNA vaccines has found "compelling" evidence that the technology is both safe and highly effective against infectious diseases, with researchers arguing that the focus should now shift to improving access.
Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a negative image of the European Union.
Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve.
Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.
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Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks.
Study reveals extreme heat causes sharp drop with knock-on effect for pollination of food crops in following years We know heatwaves have serious health consequences for humans, but what about other species? A study has shown they severely diminish bees’ fertility, with
In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital
In response to the increasing humanitarian needs caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the European Union is delivering €5 million in humanitarian aid to provide immediate help to the most affected communities. This emergency funding will focus on providing shelter and
Six victims were reportedly burnt alive, while two succumbed to head injuries sustained in the crash.
A total of 21,425 displaced Cambodians were still unable to return to their homes as at June 30.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African governments and industry players have been urged to integrate sustainability into the expansion of the continent's palm oil industry as production grows to meet rising regional and global demand.
The famous St. Bernard rescue dogs continue to walk the mountain trails of the Great St. Bernard Pass as Barryland, the world's only theme park dedicated to the breed, celebrates its first anniversary.
The first deportee barely lasted two weeks after touching down in Palau.
[The Conversation Africa] The world's food systems face real and urgent challenges. These include climate change, nutrition insecurity, food safety, and unequal access to markets. Research has produced practical solutions to each of these that could benefit hundreds of millions
Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, but opposition to immigration is growing.
He called for the party to coordinate better to tackle domestic and international issues.
BEIJING, July 1 - China's ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary.
Beijing has tightened export controls on rare earths amid heightened Sino-Japanese tensions.
The band pushed back two dates at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas
When an emergency call comes in, every minute counts. Air rescue can be on scene in minutes, backing up ground crews – but a planned cap on health insurance costs could put this rapid support at risk.
The financing comes as small businesses account for more than half of Uzbekistan’s GDP, but many still lack the records, collateral and support needed for loans.
A mathematical problem that had remained unsolved for more than 10 years in the physics of complex systems has finally been resolved through an unusual collaboration: one involving two theoretical physicists and an artificial intelligence system. In a study published in the
Kathy Griffin took to Instagram on Tuesday to claim that she’s been banned from Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show.” She also slammed Fallon for hosting UFC legend Conor McGregor, who was found liable in a sexual assault case in 2024 and ordered to pay $257,000 to a woman who accused
Anthropic will restore global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US Department of Commerce lifted security restrictions that blocked the powerful systems earlier this month.
The far-left faction of the Democratic Party landed another major upset on Tuesday after democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated progressive Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in the Democratic primary for a Denver-based House seat – a win that’s sure to delight Republicans while
The Taliban had earlier vowed a response to deadly Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan in late June.