Four men have been charged with criminal damage after they vandalized the offices of Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD in Hong Kong. The men, who are all in their 20s, were arrested after they spray-painted graffiti on the offices and smashed windows. The vandalism took place on Sunday, June 19, 2023. The men are believed…

Members of County Assembly (MCAs) are threatening to strike over a proposed KSh 10,000 pay increase. The MCAs say that the pay increase is not justified, and that it will put a strain on the finances of the counties. The proposed pay increase was announced by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The SRC says…

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has stopped the planned National Delegates Conference (NDC) of the Jubilee Party. The tribunal has also quashed the decision by the Kanini Kega-led faction of the party to pull out of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. The tribunal’s ruling is a major blow to Kanini Kega and his…

A leaked video appears to show British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak mocking trans people. The video, which was obtained by PinkNews, shows Sunak making a joke about trans women having penises. In the video, Sunak is speaking at a private event for Conservative Party donors. He is asked about his views on trans rights, and…

A new study has found that Lucy, an early human ancestor, had knee joints that allowed her to walk fully upright. The study, published in the journal Nature, is the first to provide direct evidence that Lucy was bipedal. Lucy was a member of the species Australopithecus afarensis, which lived in Africa between 3.9 and…

Cape Town is bracing for another wet week, with more strong winds and rain expected. The city has already been hit by a number of storms this year, and the latest weather system is expected to bring more flooding and damage. The South African Weather Service has issued a yellow level warning for the city,…

A new Texas law has overridden a number of labor protections, including heat safeguards and overtime pay requirements. The law has been met with criticism from labor unions and worker advocates. The law, which was passed by the Republican-controlled state legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott, allows employers to waive a number of state…

Ukraine has launched a new anti-corruption campaign, targeting high-level officials and oligarchs. The campaign is being closely watched by Western supporters, who have pledged billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine if it can root out corruption. The campaign was launched by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who promised to make fighting corruption a top priority. Zelenskyy…

The Junior Starlets put on a dominant performance on Saturday, defeating Zetech Sparks 65-55 in a thrilling match. The team led from start to finish, and never looked like relinquishing their advantage. Coach Odemba was full of praise for his team’s performance, saying they played with a lot of heart and determination. He also said…