AMANDA Holden has given an update on co-star Jamie Theakston's cancer diagnosis as she revealed when he will return to radio. Jamie, 53, who presents on Heart Radio, last month revealed he had been diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer. 4 Amanda Holden shared an update on Jamie Theakston's cancer diagnosis4 The Heart radio host revealed when Jamie would be returning to work Credit: Getty4 Jamie was diagnosed with stage 1 laryngeal cancer. Amanda shared: "Well the good news is with Jamie, it was stage 1 and he's going to be absolutely fine." It comes just weeks after Jamie revealed he was taking a break from his breakfast show to recover from surgery.

October 07, 2024 15:30 UTC

If you liked Dua Lipa's olive oil ice cream, then you might love her Diet Coke recipe too. But, what has been catching the attention of fans everywhere is her Diet Coke recipe. Dua posted her Diet Coke concoction to TikTok, so if you're looking for a way to *spice up* your DC, here's your chance. But it doesn't end there, and this next part gives a whole new meaning to *Spicy Diet Coke* — she adds jalapeño juice and a few jalepños. Check out Dua's Diet Coke recipe below, and try it out if you dare!

October 07, 2024 15:29 UTC

The government of Palau in collaboration with global fintech, Soramitsu, and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have officially launched a prototype of a blockchain-based savings bonds system, Palau Invest. According to a presser by Soramitsu, the digital savings bonds give Palauan citizens a simple way to invest in their own country while earning yield from the benefits of those investments. Speaking on the launch, President Surangel Whipps Jr said the savings bonds initiative enables the Palauans to fund key projects such as housing, SME development, roads, and other essential services, with capital sourced domestically. “Hyperledger Iroha 2’s innovative technology is best in class and is more than capable of processing the transactional needs of everyone in Palau,” Soramitsu said in a statement. The digital savings bond system represents the beginning of a new era of financial accessibility in Palau, leveraging blockchain to reshape how nations can manage their finances for the public good.

October 07, 2024 14:59 UTC

CopiedDua Lipa is going viral for a video she shared on TikTok in which she combines Diet Coke, pickle juice, and jalapeño juice together. See TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager give it a try!Oct.

October 07, 2024 14:49 UTC

Police in Mombasa are investigating the gruesome murder of 75-year-old British national John Middleton. Middleton was allegedly attacked and murdered at his home in Majaoni, Utange. Mombasa DCI boss James Lelia confirmed that Middleton was killed on Saturday night. "We have launched an investigation into the murder. Middleton was a fairly wealthy man, according to the source.

October 07, 2024 14:47 UTC





Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to address the press on Monday evening at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi. According to a press invite sent to newsrooms, Gachagua will hold the press conference from 7 pm sharp, although the agenda of the briefing is still not known. The invite comes a day before his appearance before the National Assembly, where he is expected to respond to an impeachment motion tabled against him. The motion was tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse on October 1, 2024.

October 07, 2024 14:30 UTC

Haitian Prime Minister to visit Kenya for support after gang massacreHaitian Prime Minister Garry Conille embarked on a trip to the United Arab Emirates and Kenya on Saturday to seek security assistance in the aftermath of one of deadliest gang attacks in the Caribbean nation in recent years. The massacre caused widespread shock even in a country that has grown accustomed to outbreaks of violence, and where the national police force is outgunned and understaffed. Last week, the U.N. Security Council authorized for another year an international security force that is intended to help local police fight gangs and provide law and order. A spokesperson for Haiti’s national police told Reuters on Friday evening that the director of police in charge of the Artibonite department had been replaced. Gran Grif is the largest gang in Haiti’s Artibonite department, according to security analysts.

October 07, 2024 14:14 UTC

"Overall, the estimates on cost of corruption are considered to be lower than actual in Uganda since some costs are in kind while others are non-measurable due to lack of data," the summary said.

October 07, 2024 14:14 UTC

Orange Is The New Black star Natasha Lyonne set pulses racing as she attended The 2024 BAFTA NYC Tea Party on Sunday. The 45-year-old actress showed off her incredible figure as she wowed in a racy brown satin floor-length gown by Self-Portrait. Featuring a low cut neckline, the dress was adorned with black lace and diamante panelling as the star flashed plenty of skin in the ensemble. A caption shared on the publication's Instagram account teased: 'From American Pie to Russian Doll via Orange is the New Black, Natasha Lyonne has reached cult status. Many recognize Natasha from her roles in American Pie or Netflix's hit series Orange Is the New Black.

October 07, 2024 14:13 UTC

Activist Kasmwel McOure has come under fire after publicly supporting the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kasmwel McOure heckled at Bunge la Wananchi. Photo: Kasmwel McOure. Why are Kenyans disappointed in Kasmwel McOure? Kasmwel opposed at Bunge la WananchiIn a recent development, Kasmwel, who had previously enjoyed support from the Bunge la Wananchi (People's Parliament), faced significant opposition during a meeting.

October 07, 2024 14:07 UTC

We don’t need a literature reading to see that President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza administration simply refuse to read the room. If we were to have a proper impeachment agenda, it might start with the economy. So, for the sake of argument, let’s take the impeachment agenda to government. Without the primitive accumulation, he can revitalise his economic agenda. The signifying irony in all of this untidy chaos is that Ruto’s continual leadership missteps are actually making our country better!

October 07, 2024 13:52 UTC

You're either going to be hit with inspiration or feel a wave of disgust if you ever get into the kitchen with Dua Lipa and she makes a drink for you. Dua Lipa is a pretty big pop star with legions of fans all over the world... but that doesn’t mean she knows anything about good drinks combinations though. Don't do it Dua Lipa, those two do not belong together (DuaLipaOfficial)AdvertThe singer stood by it, however, and recommended her friends try it themselves and got a mixed reception at the table. On social media, it was a little more one sided, though there were some fans who would give it a go on the basis it was Dua Lipa recommending. The Olive oil ice cream also was good.”AdvertWhat is the olive oil ice cream thing you ask?

October 07, 2024 13:45 UTC

As Jammu and Kashmir stares at a hung assembly, according to a majority of exit polls, the promises of ‘Naya Kashmir’ appear to have crumbled for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ---Advertisement---Despite a massive push towards development, the BJP remains largely untrusted among the voters in the Kashmir Valley. For the BJP, Article 370 was an obstacle to Kashmir’s full integration into India, but for many Kashmiris, it was a pillar of their dignity and special status within the Union. While the BJP may have improved the overall security environment, its inability to balance this with respect for civil liberties has eroded its credibility in the Kashmir Valley. Lessons For The BJPThe Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls offer several critical lessons for the BJP as it looks ahead.

October 07, 2024 13:39 UTC

Over the weekend, Dua Lipa played a headlining set at Austin City Limits Music Festival. She went line dancing at Broken Spoke, shopped for cowboy boots, and ruined a perfectly good Diet Coke. While dining at La Barbecue (the best barbecue in Austin, FWIW), Lipa poured a can of Diet Coke into a cup of ice. '”Luckily, it was a normal Diet Coke, not the Oreo/Coke Zero collaboration. If Lipa bails on ACL weekend 2, we’ll know what happened.

October 07, 2024 13:31 UTC

Former Nairobi Woman Representative Rachael Shebesh has been shortlisted for the position of member of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC). Another notable person shortlisted for the position was Florence Mutua who served as the Busia Woman Representative before the 2022 polls. “The shortlisted applicants will be interviewed at the 11th Floor Boardroom, Harambee House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, on the date and time indicated in the schedule. Shortlisted applicants should report at the venue at least thirty minutes before the scheduled time," read the notice in part. "The shortlisted applicants must bring originals of the following including their national identity card and academic and professional certificates and transcripts."

October 07, 2024 13:28 UTC