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A British man, 79-year-old Edgar Riches, was killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto's convoy on Ngong Road in Nairobi. The driver of the support vehicle, who failed to stop after the accident, has been detained and released on bail pending investigation. This incident has sparked social media uproar, with questions raised about the size and speed of the presidential convoy, leading to calls for more accountability and safety...

Consumer sentiment declined sharply in March, with worries over inflation and a falling stock market impacting the University of Michigan's latest survey, which showed a 10.5% drop from February. Expectations for the future fell by 15.3%, with concerns growing over President Trump's tariffs and increasing uncertainty in economic policies. Despite these challenges, stocks remained positive, and the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates, although traders are pricing in rate cuts later in the...

Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau and facing challenges such as a trade war with the U.S. and threats of annexation. The governing Liberal Party's chances in the upcoming federal election have improved due to the surge in Canadian nationalism caused by Trump's actions. Carney, known for his crisis management skills, will now lead Canada through the turbulent times ahead. Full Article

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense accuses CNN of altering and destroying a video showing the rapper physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Combs claims that CNN's footage was "substantially altered" by covering the time stamp, changing the video sequence, and speeding up the video. Despite Combs' denial of the allegations, he faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and coercion, with his trial scheduled to begin on May 5, as authorities allege he ran a criminal...

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the International Criminal Court in The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity for his deadly crackdown on narcotics. His lawyer claimed Duterte was too ill for trial, but the court-appointed doctor found him fit to stand trial. The court scheduled a pretrial hearing for September 23 to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed. If convicted, Duterte could face life imprisonment. His arrest has caused...

Truong Nguyen, a Braintree man, pleaded guilty to passport fraud and aggravated identity theft for stealing the identity of a deceased teenager to obtain certifications and a job with the Melrose Fire Department. Nguyen used the teen's identity to obtain a Massachusetts driver's license, Social Security card, EMT certifications, and attended the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. He also applied for a U.S. passport using the stolen identity. Nguyen, who was ordered to be deported in 1995...