Friday, February 27, 2026 - Activist Paul Ouma has sparked renewed debate about youth unemployment, inequality and the rising cost of living in Kenya with a moving account. In the video he shared on his X account, Paul recounts how he found a young man sleeping on the grass by the roadside while heading to a car wash. Initially assuming he was intoxicated, Paul later discovered that the man was neither drunk nor sick - but exhausted and overwhelmed by life’s pressures. The young man, identified as Dennis Ngao, works at a mattress company along the Njiru–Mwiki Road. According to the account, he had reported to work only to be told there was no work for the day and instructed to return home. With no income guaranteed and bills waiting, he reportedly felt defeated. The post further claims that Ngao walks daily from Sunton to Njiru to save on transport costs, as even bus fare has become a luxury. Ngao described himself as a church-going Christian who does not drink or use drugs but despite being hardworking, he was struggling to make ends meet in a battered economy. Paul shared Ngao’s phone number and asked well wishers to chip in the little they can spare and in true Kenyan spirit, several Kenyans shared messages showing mobile money transfer confirmation to the young man. The viral message has since ignited strong reactions online, with many users pointing to what they describe as widening inequality in the country. Some commenters contrasted the struggles of ordinary citizens with the perceived opulence of the political class. Watch the video>>> below. On my way to the car wash I saw a young man lying on the grass alone, cold, finished.At first I dismissed him. “Drunk.” That’s what we’ve been trained to think. Blame the victim. Move on.But something inside me refused. I woke him up.He wasn’t drunk.He wasn’t high.He… pic.twitter.com/UQ5yxOsEeU— 𝙋𝘼𝙐𝙇 (@ouma_neko) February 26, 2026 The Kenyan DAILY POST

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have arrested Peter Maingi Kimani, also known as Menelik Kimani, over a video containing threats against President William Ruto that he posted on TikTok earlier this week. According to investigators, Kimani was apprehended in the Gachage area of Kiganjo, Gatundu South Sub-County, where he had reportedly gone into hiding following the incident. In the footage, Kimani is heard addressing the President, saying: “Mr. Ruto, you are the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces through the Constitution. I am also a commander of the kingdom of the Most High.” He goes on to declare that his challenge to remove the President from power will not be through military force, but “in the name of the Lord, creator of those who made these weapons.” He further asked the President to prepare the Kenya Defence Forces for a confrontation at a venue of his choice within seven days, warned that failure to surrender power will compel him to march to State House and “decide his fate.” Kimani remains in custody pending arraignment. In a statement, the DCI reminded the public that although freedom of expression is constitutionally guaranteed, it must not be abused to threaten peace, security or the rights of others. Hii ndio video imefanya DCI wa Shike uyu boy…… Bulandaaaa https://t.co/0UqF8xLvD1 pic.twitter.com/9lgz3iU2GH— limitless Media Ke (@LimitlessKe95) February 26, 2026 The Kenyan DAILY POST

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Geoffrey Ruku, has unveiled plans to transition all civil servants from permanent and pensionable employment to contract-based terms.Speaking on Thursday, February 26th, during the launch of the Public Service Commission’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029, Ruku said the proposal forms part of a new Public Service Transformation Policy being developed by his ministry.He disclosed that the plan will be presented to a Cabinet committee next week before submission to the full Cabinet in March for consideration.“We are working on a public service transformation policy, which I will present to the cabinet committee next week, and later to the full cabinet in March,” Ruku stated.He added: “It is high time as a Government and as a ministry we see whether we can have employees or public servants on a contractual basis.”If approved, the framework will introduce three- or five-year renewable contracts tied to performance targets.Officers who meet their obligations will have their terms renewed, while those who fail to deliver will be required to exit the service.“You are given a contract for three or five years. If you perform properly, you are given another contract.”“If you don’t meet the contractual basis, you go and look for another job,” Ruku explained.The CS argued that the reforms are intended to curb impunity and entitlement in the public sector, noting that permanent employment has fostered complacency.He cited absenteeism as a major concern, observing that interns consistently report to work on time while many of their supervisors arrive late.Ruku maintained that shifting to performance-based contracts will instill discipline and enhance service delivery across Government institutions. The Kenyan DAILY POST 

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that she is currently living with more than 50 uterine fibroids. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Today show, the Oscar winner said her condition has worsened since she was first diagnosed in 2014 - the same year she won an Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave. At the time, she underwent surgery to remove 23 fibroids. “The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23,” she said. “And this time, I’ve been informed two years ago that I have over 50.” Nyong’o explained that she is now facing the same difficult options again - surgery or living with the pain. “I’m being faced with the same options - surgery or live with the pain,” she said, adding that procedures like myomectomy are invasive and come with reproductive risks. She admitted she is not ready to make that decision yet. Describing the severity of her condition, she revealed that her largest fibroid is the size of an orange. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can cause heavy periods, pelvic pain and other complications. The condition is said to disproportionately affect Black women, often with more severe symptoms. Nyong’o also spoke about the emotional toll the diagnosis initially took on her. “I felt shame. What did I do to cause them? And I felt very alone and quite scared for my reproductive health,” she said. Over time, she said she found strength in connecting with other women facing similar challenges. Now, she is using her voice to advocate for more awareness and better treatment options. “I think it’s high time we speak up to ensure that this is no longer trivialized,” she said.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Chinonso Onuoha has revealed that one of the scariest experiences in her marriage was when her ex-husband would get angry while driving and threaten to crash the car and kill them, including their children. Reflecting on the incident, Chinonso said she later realized that he was too much of a coward to carry out the threat, adding that he derived pleasure in seeing her fear. One of the scariest things I lived through in my marriage was my ex constantly getting mad while he was driving and threatening to crash the car and k!ll all of us,” she wrote. He would drive like a maniac slamming on the brakes on the highway, swerving the car like a crazy person. Threatening to collide with a car. I would be crying and begging him not to kill our children. Little did I know he was just a coward He was never going to do it. He was just torturing me, he enjoyed watching me panic. Watching me cry and beg for my life. It was pure entertainment for him.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - NeNe Leakes has gone public with a new relationship, stepping out with attorney Arthur Horne III at a Memphis Grizzlies game on Wednesday night, February 25. Video obtained by TMZ shows the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star leaving the arena with Horne, who leans in to kiss her as they walk out together. Earlier in the evening, the pair were seated courtside, appearing affectionate and closely engaged throughout the game.Witnesses said the two were “hugged up” and “really touchy-feely,” suggesting the outing was more than casual. Horne III is based in Memphis, where he runs his own law firm focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. NeNe’s love life has long drawn public attention. She was married to Gregg Leakes from 1997 to 2011, and the couple remarried in 2013. They remained together until Gregg’s death from colon cancer in September 2021. After Gregg’s passing, NeNe began dating fashion entrepreneur Nyonisela Sioh later that year. The relationship was marked by legal controversy involving Sioh’s estranged wife, and in 2023 NeNe confirmed they had taken a break, though reconciliation rumors later circulated. The reality star is also set to appear on Bravo’s The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th, where she is expected to make a notable appearance, though not as a full-time cast member. Representatives for NeNe Leakes and Arthur Horne III have not publicly commented on the relationship.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment the ground collapsed on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, when a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck waiting at a traffic light dropped into a sinkhole which appeared as the pavement under them suddenly gave way. Neither driver was injured, police said. The driver of the truck was able to get out of the sinkhole on his own, then joined other bystanders who helped the SUV driver out of the hole, police said. “We are grateful to them for jumping into action and quickly providing help,” Officer Sarah Martier, an Omaha police spokesperson, said in a statement. Omaha Public Works indicates on its website that the sinkhole was the result of a water main break. See the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ABC News (@abcnews)

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A woman has been jailed after sleeping beside her husband's corpse for three weeks. Her partner, John Blackwell, 71, passed away around October 1, 2025, but his remains weren't found by police until 21 October. Sally Smithson, 61, admitted to one count of preventing the lawful and decent burial of a body. Charles Ward-Jackson, prosecuting, informed Oxford Crown Court that Mr Blackwell's body was in an advanced state of decomposition. The court was told Mr Blackwell had suffered from a severe heart condition and that the suspected cause of death was a heart attack. The barrister stated the relationship between Smithson and Mr Blackwell had been "turbulent" and involved "drunken arguments and domestic violence". The court also heard that Smithson had a number of previous convictions of violence against Mr Blackwell. Mr Ward-Jackson said: "Police found his body on the bedroom floor. He was flat on his back and n@ked. He was in an advanced stage of decomposition. There were no signs of injuries. The TV was on and the bed was slept in. The defendant had been sleeping in the bed for three weeks." Mr Ward-Jackson said the last time Mr Blackwell had been seen alive was on September 19. He told the court the couple's cleaner had been cancelled numerous times around that period, which caused her to grow suspicious. Neighbours also saw erratic behaviour from Smithson, who was reported to be seen peering through windows. Text messaqges were also sent from Mr Blackwell's phone after his death as Smithson attempted to cover up the truth. She told people that Mr Blackwell had "gone out" or was recovering from a visit to hospital when they asked where he was. It was the couple's cleaner that called police on October 21, and when officers arrived Smithson told them Mr Blackwell was upstairs and had died three weeks earlier. Peter Du Feu, mitigating, said: "On the weekend it happened, there were two phone calls to the coroner's office. She said that was her immediate instinct. But then, she put her head in the sand. She is remorseful and has a deep understanding of what happened. She is facing up to this and is very upset indeed." Sentencing Smithson to 14 months, Judge Michael Gledhill KC told her: "It's a tragedy to see you in the dock of this court. "You led a perfectly honest and sensible life before you first appeared in court in 2018. The relationship was volatile. The deceased appears to have died from natural causes. You must have been sleeping next to his dead body for about three weeks. This was a very grave and serious offence. It was an affront to the standards of public decency."

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his three-week-old infant son in Driekoppies, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Sibusiso Patrick Shongwe was convicted in the High Court in Mpumalanga for the k!lling of his baby boy in March 2023. The court heard that Shongwe initially denied paternity when the mother, Noluthando Mlambo, fell pregnant and urged her to terminate. On the night of 1 March 2023, Shongwe arranged to meet Mlambo and the baby, claiming he wanted to provide items for the child. When they met on the street with the child's grandmother, Shongwe sent the grandmother away. Shortly afterwards, three unknown men accosted Mlambo, allowing Shongwe to snatch the infant and flee. The baby's body was discovered in bushes two days later. A post-mortem revealed the child d!ed from sharp-force injuries to the neck. During the trial, Shongwe denied taking the child, but State Advocate Senzo Zindela presented compelling evidence, including witness testimony and a confession. The court heard Shongwe had shown no remorse. In sentencing, the judge noted the high levels of violent crime in South Africa and the erosion of respect for human life. Finding no substantial compelling circumstances to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentence, the court imposed life imprisonment. Shongwe was declared unfit to possess a firearm, and his application for leave to appeal was dismissed.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the death of his carer, Irene Mbugua, in Birmingham. Irene, aged 46, was tragically found dead inside David Walsh’s address on Markby Road, Winson Green, on June 23rd, 2025. Initial enquiries found that she had suffered serious injuries to her head and face, having been assaulted. Detectives launched a full investigation, establishing that Irene was working as a carer, and had been at the address to provide care to Walsh. The 35-year-old was arrested a short time later and taken to hospital. He was later charged with murder and assaulting several police officers when he was arrested.  Walsh denied murder and went on trial at Warwick Crown Court (Coventry) earlier this week, where he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter on Tuesday 24th February. He also admitted four counts of assaulting an emergency worker and will be sentenced next month. Det Insp Michelle Cordell, who led the investigation, said: “Our thoughts throughout have remained with Irene’s family and loved ones at what has been an unimaginably difficult time for them.” “The circumstances of this case are heartbreaking. Irene’s life was cut short by someone she was providing care for. My investigators have worked tirelessly to understand the circumstances surrounding Irene’s death, and to provide answers for Irene’s family”. Irene’s family have been kept fully up to date throughout the investigation and supported by specialist officers. Following her death, they released this tribute to her It reads: “It’s so sad that you got snatched from us in such a cruel manner. We are so lost without you and we pray for Grace to face each day mum, your beautiful smile and hearty laughter will be missed.” “Please just remind us on how to join the dots because we don’t have a map yet. Rest easy you remain in our hearts forever.”

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A woman who vanished more than two decades ago has been found alive and well and was seen publicly for the first time in 24 years after being arrested in connection with an outstanding 2001 DUI charge. Michele Hundley Smith was 38 when she left her home in Eden, North Carolina, to go Christmas shopping across the border in Martinsville, Virginia, on December 9, 2001. She never came back, but last week she was found in North Carolina, at an address she asked police not to disclose to anyone – even her anguished family. Authorities confirmed this week that she had been located living under a different identity in another state. Her discovery reportedly came after law enforcement officers flagged her information during a routine records check, which revealed an unresolved driving under the influence (DUI) case dating back to the year she disappeared. Investigators said the outstanding warrant ultimately led to her arrest. Photos taken following her arrest mark the first public sighting of the woman since her sudden disappearance nearly a quarter-century ago. But in a heartbreaking admission, Smith tells the Daily Mail: 'I know that I made the news, but I honestly 100% never knew that I was loved or wanted. 'When I left, the mental state I was in, I thought it was my only choice. 'I was just not in the mental state to stay. My children were not abandoned; they were left with their father to care for them. 'My main thing is I want everybody to know, I'm in contact with my daughter Amanda. I'm starting with Amanda because she is the one reaching out to me, and she wants to start with her. 'She's the only one right now I'm in contact with.' Smith said it 'broke my heart' when she learned how long her daughter and other loved ones had been searching for her. 'I honestly believed I didn't matter,' she told the Daily Mail. 'When I found out, it broke me. That's why I'm trying to rebuild something with her, because what she did, shows how much I really was loved.' She confessed it was 'hard' knowing how much of her children's lives she had missed out on while she was away. Asked about initial reports, she didn't want her family to contact her. She replied: 'It wasn't that I didn't want to be contacted, I just didn't want anyone to know where I was until I had been able to talk with everyone. Visibly drained, she added: 'I'm wore down. I can't talk about it right now. I've been talking about it for days.' Smith failed to appear for her December 27, 2001, court date, having gone missing, leaving her children then aged 19, 14, and seven without their mom. An arrest warrant was then issued when she failed to appear, which has remained outstanding until officers finally caught up with her. Robeson County officers arrested Smith, now 62, on behalf of Rockingham County at an address in Saint Pauls, North Carolina, almost three hours from the Stoneville home she vanished from. She appeared before Robeson County Magistrate Macan Singh and was granted bond on the condition she appear at a March 26 court hearing in Rockingham County, police said. The mother-of-three was released from Robeson County jail Thursday morning on a $2,000 bond, court records obtained by the Daily Mail show. Law enforcement sources say she did not appear to have been the victim of foul play and that her disappearance now appears to have been voluntary. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding her decision to abandon her family in 2001.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Pink and her husband, Carey Hart, have reportedly separated for the second time after 20 years of marriage.A source shared the surprising news with People on Thursday, Feb. 26.The “Who Knew” singer, 46, and the retired motocross racer, 50, first met at the Summer X Games in Philadelphia in 2001.After dating on and off for four years, Hart proposed in 2005. They went on to marry in Costa Rica in January 2006 and have since welcomed two kids: daughter Willow Sage, 14, and son Jameson Moon, 8.This wouldn’t be the first time the former couple have separated since tying the knot 20 years ago.Pink announced in February 2008 that she and Hart had separated. That split famously inspired some of her hit songs, including “So What” and “Please Don’t Leave Me.”“This decision was made by best friends with a huge amount of love and respect for one another,” a rep for the Grammy-winner said at the time.“While the marriage is over, their friendship has never been stronger,” they added.However, Pink and Hart were back together by the next year after attending couples counseling. They later welcomed Willow in June 2011, followed by Jameson in December 2016.In January 2024, while celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary, the “Just Like a Pill” singer revealed that she and Hart had almost split again in 2023. “Love is a lifetime of coming back to the table. We almost didn’t make it to this one, well a couple of them, if I’m being honest,” she captioned a carousel of photos of her and the former motocross competitor from over the years.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A former SCR Altach women's football player has criticised a court's decision to hand a man a seven-month suspended prison sentence with £1,046 (€1,200) fine after he secretly photographed and filmed players in changing rooms and showers. The man, who is a former top-level Swiss referee, was accused of secretly recording the young women using a concealed smartphone and through a keyhole during his time as an official at the Austrian football club. Around 30 players were identified on the recording and pictures. A report also stated that the youngest was born in 2007 and the oldest in 1995. The man, who worked at the club between 2020 and 2025, was ordered to pay each victim £544 (€620). The case is reported to have shaken football in Austria, with over 100 spectators attending the courtroom in Feldkirch, which is on the border with Switzerland. Although the defendant accepted the verdict, the public prosecutor is yet to decide whether she wants to apply for an appeal. Eleni Rittmann, 25, who played for the top-flight Austrian team at the time, posted an outraged statement on social media. This leaves me speechless,' Rittmann, who was not one of the players identified on the seized recordings, said. 'The perpetrator was not only a top-level referee in Switzerland but also an official at Altach. And that is where he filmed players, including minors. I then ask myself, is this an appropriate punishment? 'I also ask myself, does such a punishment act as a deterrent for others? We felt secure in our dressing room and this hurt our privacy so badly that some of us do not feel safe in public showers even now. 'For me, this is not a strong enough signal for something that is not tolerated in our society. The verdict is not final as the prosecutor has requested additional time to consider an appeal.' During the trial, a statement from the victims was read out, saying: 'We are young women, partly still young girls. What has happened has pulled the rug from under our feet. For years, he told us that the dressing room was our home, but this home was then destroyed by someone who we thought was part of this family.' A lawyer for the victims called the case a 'catastrophe for women's football'. Austrian sports minister Michaela Schmidt labelled the alleged crimes 'disgusting' in October when they were first reported. 'If female athletes are not even safe in their own dressing rooms because of an official, then they have nothing to stand on,' Schmidt said. At the beginning of the trial, the defendant said: 'I plead partially guilty.' In his final words, the defendant addressed the victims to apologise. He said: 'I agree with the statements made by my lawyer, but I would still like to express my sympathy to all those affected and apologise for my actions.' The court mitigated the sentence by taking into account his partial confession and his lack of previous convictions.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A French appeals court has overturned a decision to send former France international Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape-related charges, ruling there was insufficient evidence to proceed. Judicial sources said the Aix-en-Provence appeals court found there was “no basis for prosecuting him,” reversing an earlier move by prosecutors in Nice who had sought a trial on allegations of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. “We are very satisfied with the decision. My client has always maintained his innocence,” his lawyer, Sophia Kerbaa, said following the ruling. Ben Yedder, 35, and his brother Sabri were placed under formal investigation in 2023 after two teenage women accused them of offences linked to an encounter at a party. Both men had previously been ordered to stand trial before the appeal court’s decision. The former AS Monaco and Sevilla FC forward has faced multiple legal challenges in recent years. In September, a court in Nice fined him €90,000 for psychological abuse of his wife, from whom he is currently divorcing. In 2023, he was convicted in Spain for tax fraud during his spell at Sevilla. He also received a two-year suspended sentence in France in 2024 in a separate sexual violence case, a ruling he is appealing. After leaving Monaco in 2024, Ben Yedder had brief spells playing in Iran and Turkey before signing in January with Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca. The development comes as other prominent footballers, including Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, are also facing separate rape-related legal proceedings in France and England.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Rapper DDG has shared one of his standards when it comes to dating. In a recent tweet, the rapper said any woman who wants to date him must earn a minimum of $60,000 annually. “A girl gotta make a minimum of $60,000 a year to date me,” he said.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A 21-year-old woman in South Korea has been charged with two counts of murder after allegedly drugging two men to death, with investigators claiming she searched online about mixing sleeping pills with alcohol before the incidents. The suspect, identified only by her surname Kim, is accused of killing two men in their twenties in separate motel encounters in Seoul earlier this year. According to police, the first alleged incident occurred on January 28 when Kim checked into a motel with a man and left about two hours later. The man was found dead the following day. On February 9, she allegedly checked into another motel with a second man, who later died under similar circumstances. Post-mortem examinations reportedly found large quantities of different drugs in both victims’ bodies. Kim was arrested on February 11 on suspicion of murder. During questioning, she admitted to putting benzodiazepine-containing sedatives into the men’s drinks but denied intending to kill them. Investigators say a review of her mobile phone revealed repeated online searches asking about the effects of combining sleeping pills and alcohol. Among the reported queries were: “What happens if you take sleeping pills with alcohol?”, “How much would be dangerous?” and “Could someone die?” A police source was quoted as saying: “She asked these questions several times and received answers, so she was fully aware that combining alcohol and drugs could be fatal.” Authorities are also examining an earlier alleged incident involving her ex-boyfriend in December, in which she is accused of spiking his drink in a café car park in Namyangju, causing him to lose consciousness for two days. He later reported the incident. Investigators suspect that after that alleged failed attempt, she may have adjusted the dosage in the later cases. On the day the second victim died, Kim reportedly posted a selfie on social media with hashtags including “follow me” and “DM for follow back,” raising concerns among police that she may have been seeking further contacts. Local media reports indicate she has a history of mental health treatment. Police say they are investigating whether there may be additional victims and are awaiting the outcome of a psychological assessment as the case proceeds.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - It looks like another Jolie-Pitt child is dropping "Pitt" from their name. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s eldest son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, dropped Pitt from his last name in the credits of his newest movie which he did with his mother. Maddox, 24, worked as an assistant director on “Couture,” a newly released drama starring his mom. Angelina plays the role of Maxine Walker, a woman diagnosed with breast cancer whose life intersects with two other women during Paris Fashion Week. When the film debuted in French movie theaters Wednesday, Feb. 25, Maddox’s name was listed as “Maddox Jolie” in the end credits, People reported. In 2024, the executive producer’s name was listed as Maddox Jolie-Pitt in the credits for “Maria,” which starred Jolie as late opera singer Maria Callas. But, he has now dropped Pitt from his name. Angelina Jolie, 50, shares five other kids with her ex-husband Brad Pitt. The kids are Pax, 22, Zahara, 21, Shiloh, 19, and 17-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. Maddox isn’t the only one of the actor’s kids to drop his last name. Zahara left off “Pitt” from her name during her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated induction ceremony at Spelman College in Atlanta in 2023. During the probate, the then-teen referred to herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie.” In 2024, Shiloh, who is Brad Pitt's biological child, also dropped her dad’s surname in “The Outsiders” Playbill. The dancer — who helped mom Jolie produce the Broadway play — was listed as “Vivienne Jolie” in the magazine for theatergoers. A source told People that Brad, 62, was “aware and upset” that his and Jolie’s first biological daughter, Shiloh, dropped his last name. “He’s aware and upset that Shiloh dropped his last name. He’s never felt more joy than when she was born. He always wanted a daughter,” the insider said at the time. “The reminders that he’s lost his children, is of course not easy for Brad. He loves his children and misses them. It’s very sad.”

Friday, February 27, 2026 - American actress, Denise Richards has been ordered to pay temporary spousal support to her estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, as their contentious divorce proceedings continue. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a judge ruled on Wednesday, February 25, that Richards must pay Phypers $5,000 per month in temporary spousal support. The payments are due on the fifth of each month beginning March 5 and will continue until further order of the court. In addition to monthly support, the court directed Richards to cover $25,000 in attorney’s fees for Phypers, along with an additional $5,000 that may be used to retain a forensic accountant. The $30,000 total is to be paid in three instalments of $10,000 at the end of March, April and May. The ruling follows Phypers’ October 2025 request for spousal support. Both parties reportedly testified under oath before the judge issued the decision. The divorce between the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star and Phypers has been marked by disputes over finances, income and business dealings. Legal costs have become a central point of contention, with both sides accusing each other over responsibility for mounting expenses. The case remains ongoing.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A Black American mother has sparked mixed reactions after she gave her daughter an unflattering haircut for losing focus in school. The mother cut her daughter's hair such that it was uneven, giving her the look of a man balding at the centre of the head, with more hair on the sides of the head. Sharing a photo of her daughter with the haircut, the mum, Kierra Williams, wrote on Facebook: "Shaved my daughter’s head today because she thinks being PRETTY is more important than being obedient! Since you can’t go to school focus on SCHOOL WORK and not be distracted by boys and things that DONT MATTER let’s take away some of that confidence. Humbled her REAL QUICK with the George Jefferson cut."

Friday, February 27, 2026 - American singer-songwriter, D4vd, has been confirmed as a suspect in the murder of 14-year-old girl, Celeste Rivas. Newly unsealed court documents in Texas, where D4vd born David Anthony Burke is from, refer to him as a 'target' as per ABC News. The documents, which include petitions for his parents to come and testify in front of a grand jury in Los Angeles, state, 'Target may be involved in having committed the following criminal offenses...: One Count of Murder. The petition also states, 'Target may be involved in the death of 14-year-old victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who may have been a victim of foul play.' Rivas's remains were discovered late last year inside a Tesla registered to D4vd, 20, which had been parked in a Hollywood tow lot. The documents also stated that Rivas's decomposing body had been dismemb£red, and parts were found in two separate bags in a front storage compartment. Meanwhile, D4vd's parents are still battling the court order to testify in Los Angeles, their attorney told ABC News, as they believe their due process rights are being violated. Rivas's body was found on September 8, but her family said she was last seen in the spring of 2024, when she left home to see a movie with D4vd and never returned. The Los Angeles Police Department has been investigating her suspicious death and named D4vd as a 'person of interest,' although no official charges have been filed. Grand jury proceedings began in the fall, but have been closed to the public. Earlier this month, court filings obtained by the Los Angeles Times revealed that D4vd's family was subpoenaed to testify in the case. His parents, Dawud and Colleen, and his brother, Caleb, were reportedly summoned to testify before the grand jury. However, the family filed three petitions in a Texas appeals court, where they currently reside, arguing they weren't given due process because the affidavits they saw were redacted. Their lawyers claimed that because they weren't given the full affidavits, they didn't have the opportunity to understand why they would be considered material witnesses.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Celina Powell has taken legal action against Deshae Frost after he allegedly accused her of s3xual assault and infecting him with herpes during a livestream.According to a cease and desist letter obtained by TMZ, Powell’s attorney, Rebecca R. Bordoli, sent a formal notice on Thursday, February 26, demanding that Frost immediately stop making what the letter describes as “defamatory, defamatory per se, harmful, and false statements.”The letter states that during a January 26 livestream, Frost allegedly told viewers that Powell sexually assaulted him and transmitted herpes to him. Powell’s legal team says the allegations are “completely devoid of factual support” and have “no merit whatsoever.”Her attorney argues that under Florida law, the accusations amount to defamation per se, noting that falsely alleging someone committed a crime or has an infectious disease qualifies as libel, with damages presumed.Powell’s representatives claim the statements have already affected her business and professional relationships, alleging that the claims are spreading rapidly online and damaging her reputation.The letter demands that Frost publicly retract the statements and issue a formal apology across every platform where the claims were made within 10 days, warning that failure to do so could result in a lawsuit. It also serves as formal notice of Powell’s intent to pursue civil action for libel and defamation. The dispute stems from a livestream interaction between the two that quickly gained traction online. Frost has not publicly responded to the cease and desist letter.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Pope Leo has banned priests from using AI to write sermons because it will 'never be able' to speak to God. Leo XIV issued the warning during a closed-door meeting with clergymen from the Diocese of Rome on Thursday, Febuary 26. After delivering his address to the clergy, Pope Leo XIV took part in a question-and-answer session with four priests from different age groups chosen to ask questions. In response to one parish priest's question about how to be effective in this postmodern culture while avoiding returning to 'anachronistic' approaches, the pope laid out his beliefs on AI. The 70-year-old Pope said the first step is 'truly knowing the community where I am called to serve'. Recalling a recent visit to the southern neighbourhood of Ostia in Rome, he explained how 'to speak with these people, we must begin by knowing their reality as deeply as possible'. Calling upon the priests to continue to experience real life, he ordered them to stay vigilant over artificial intelligence and the internet, issuing a warning against 'the temptation to prepare homilies with artificial intelligence'. He added: 'Like all the muscles in the body, if we do not use them, if we do not move them, they die. 'The brain needs to be used, so our intelligence must also be exercised a little so as not to lose this capacity.' He explained that 'to give a true homily is to share faith,' and insisted AI 'will never be able to share faith'. 'If we can offer a service that is inculturated in the place, in the parish where we are working, people want to see your faith, your experience of having known and loved Jesus Christ,' he added. An earlier question from a young priest the Pope ordained last May asked how young priests can support their peers in the modern world. The Pope also asked priests not to be satisfied with just the young people who already come to the church and urged them to seek out others. He said: 'We must organize, think, seek initiatives that can be a form of outreach. 'We must go ourselves, we must invite other young people, go out into the streets with them; perhaps offer different ways', he said, suggesting sports, art and culture. The Pope said getting to know others on a personal level is the key element, adding that knowledge comes through 'a human experience of friendship' with young people who 'live in isolation, in incredible loneliness.' He highlighted how this loneliness has increased after the pandemic especially, but also because of the use of smartphones. 'They live a kind of distance from others, a coldness, without knowing the richness, the value of truly human relationships,' the Pope explained. He said they must understand how to offer young people 'another type of experience of friendship, of sharing, and gradually of communion,' and from that experience 'invite them also to know Jesus.'

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A Chinese company stunned staff by stacking $26 million in cash at its end-of-year celebration, inviting employees to take home as much money as they could carry.The firm, Henan Kuangshan Crane Co. Ltd., hosted its annual party on February 13, spreading the enormous sum across 800 banquet tables.Beneath bright, colorful lights, sharply dressed employees were seen eagerly sizing up the towering piles of banknotes laid out before them.An estimated 7,000 people attended the company's celebration.One employee managed to carry home $13,000 worth of cash, according to Korean newspaper Chosun Daily.During the company's gala, the firm's boss, Cui Peijun, reportedly said: 'Why are we giving out washing machines? Do you think gold prices have gone up?'In previous years, we gave necklaces and rings, bring up the cash and give everyone another 20,000 yuan ($2,800).'He said of the unusual method of handing out bonuses: 'Some people ask why we don’t just transfer the money to their accounts, but that way, it’s just cold numbers.'Cui holds 98.88% of the company’s shares, effectively returning a major portion of his dividends to employees.The company, which makes and hires out cranes, was set up in 2002 and has business operations in over 130 countries.It has a history of generosity towards its employees.In 2024, the company recorded a net profit of $38million, of which around $24million was given to employees.In 2023, the firm gave $8.5million to its 40 highest performing workers, with the three best salespeople each earning $730,000.To celebrate International Women's Day last March, it gave nearly $230,000 in bonuses to nearly 2,000 female employees. Peijun has previously spoken out about his motivation for giving out so much money to his staff: 'It is not that I love giving out money, it is that young people are burdened with car loans and mortgages and any relief we can offer helps.'

Friday, February 27, 2026 - World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende has resigned after reports surfaced that he had exchanged emails and text messages with convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein.In a statement, Forum Co-Chairs Andre Hoffmann and Larry Fink said Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim chief and president.Brende, who has led the WEF since 2017, said he made the decision after the US Justice Department disclosed that he had attended three business dinners with Epstein and exchanged emails and text messages with him."After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My time here, spanning 8-1/2 years, has been profoundly rewarding," he said on Thursday.Although he did not mention Epstein in his statement, he said, "I am grateful for the incredible collaboration with my colleagues, partners, and constituents, and I believe now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions."Andre Hoffmann and Larry Fink, the co-chairs of the WEF, said in a separate statement that the independent review conducted by outside counsel into Brende's ties with Epstein had concluded.The findings stated there were no additional concerns beyond what has been previously disclosed, it added.Earlier this month, the WEF launched an independent investigation into its CEO to clarify his relationship with Epstein."In light of these interactions, the Governing Board requested the Audit and Risk Committee to look into the matter, which subsequently decided to initiate an independent review," the WEF said in a statement."This decision underscores the Forum's commitment to transparency and maintaining its integrity," it added. The co-chairs said the WEF's Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim president and CEO, and that the forum's Board of Trustees will oversee the leadership transition, including a plan to drive a process to identify a permanent successor

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Shower gel and shampoo were among the unlikely tools used by a group of convicted killers to seize control of a high-security prison wing at HMP Whitemoor in Cambridgeshire. For around 10 hours in October 2022, eight inmates staged a violent mutiny, refusing to return to their cells after lunch and forcing authorities to deploy an elite national response team to regain control. The prisoners poured oil, shower gel and shampoo across the landing corridor floor, making it too slippery for officers to safely enter. They overturned furniture to form barricades at the top of a staircase and created makeshift riot gear, including improvised helmets to shield themselves from Pava spray and pyrotechnic devices. Armed with broken table legs and kettles, the group maintained a defiant standoff throughout the afternoon before retreating to the cell of one of the inmates, Korie Hassan, where they barricaded themselves in for a final stand. Control of the wing was eventually restored at about 10pm when officers restrained the prisoners. The eight men have now been handed additional jail terms at Cambridge Crown Court, with the final sentence delivered on February 20. The sentences are as follows: Rick-Champion Champion Musaba, 30, received an additional four years for participating in a prison mutiny.Nicholas Bridge, 26, and Irwin Constable, 25, were each sentenced to three years and six months.Korie Hassan, 33, was given three years and four months after admitting violent disorder.Dior Diego Jackson, 27, received one year and nine months.Bradley Blundell, 26, and Troy Muschett-Thomas, 25, were each handed 18-month extensions.Jahliel Rose, 29, was sentenced to one year and four months. All additional terms will be served on top of their existing life sentences.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - A police sergeant who weighed down her keyboard with a picture frame to appear active while working from home has been dismissed for gross misconduct and barred from serving in any UK law enforcement agency. The officer, referred to as Sergeant X by Avon and Somerset Police, was flagged in 2024 after the force’s Professional Standards Department identified her keystroke activity as “significantly high.” An internal investigation found that during most of her shifts, her recorded keystrokes were between three to eight times higher than colleagues in similar roles. She later admitted that she had used the corner of a picture frame to press down keys on her keyboard so her laptop would not go into “sleep mode,” while she dealt with personal challenges away from her workstation. Assistant Chief Constable Craig Holden, who chaired the misconduct panel, concluded that her actions amounted to gross misconduct. Det Supt Larisa Hunt, head of the force’s Professional Standards Department, said the behaviour risked damaging public confidence. “It is extremely disappointing an officer has behaved in a way which could not only discredit the police force, but also undermine the public confidence in respect of our duties and responsibilities,” she said. “We know officers and staff deal with immense pressure and high workloads, and while Sgt X had some mitigating circumstances, it’s unacceptable for an officer to act in this deliberate and deceitful way by abusing the trust placed in her, by making it appear she was working when she was not.” She added that the overwhelming majority of officers and staff work hard to protect the public. Sergeant X is not the first UK officer to face disciplinary action for faking remote work. Last year, Detective Constable Niall Thubron of Durham Police was found to have engaged in “key jamming” to create the impression he was completing tasks while working from home. He resigned before dismissal proceedings concluded. In another case, PC Liam Reakes reportedly accumulated more than 100 fake work hours by weighing down the “Z” key on his keyboard, allegedly typing nearly 11 million Zs while appearing active. He also resigned before being formally dismissed.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Ghana’s Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that 55 Ghanaians have been killed while fighting in Ukraine, describing the situation as “depressing and frightening.”In a post on X on Friday, February 27, Ablakwa said the government had been informed that 272 Ghanaians were believed to have been lured into the conflict since 2022, with 55 confirmed dead and two captured as prisoners of war.“We cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics. These are not just numbers, they represent human lives, the hope of many Ghanaian families and our nation,” he wrote after meeting his Ukrainian counterpart in Kyiv.Ukraine said earlier this week that more than 1,780 citizens from 36 African countries had been identified among Russian forces. Ablakwa said Ghana’s government was “committed to tracking and dismantling all dark web illegal recruitment schemes operating within our jurisdiction,” amid growing concerns that African nationals are being deceived with promises of jobs before being deployed to the frontlines.AFP reporters in late 2025 met prisoners of war from Kenya, Togo, Cameroon and Nigeria. Several Africans have alleged they were promised lucrative civilian employment in Russia but were instead forced to sign military contracts and sent into combat with minimal training.In Kenya, a key figure accused of facilitating the recruitment of more than 1,000 nationals to fight for Russia was charged with human trafficking on Thursday, according to the state prosecutor.South Africa has also reported similar cases. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said 15 men who were reportedly tricked into joining mercenary forces were recently repatriated, though several remain in Russia and at least two have died in the conflict. The revelations have intensified scrutiny over alleged recruitment networks targeting African nationals amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told House lawmakers during a closed-door deposition in New York that she had no information about the criminal activities of Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and said she does not remember ever meeting Epstein.In an opening statement shared publicly, Clinton said she was unaware of their crimes and expressed horror at what has since come to light. Her testimony marked the beginning of two days of depositions that are also set to include former President Bill Clinton.The depositions are taking place in Chappaqua, New York, following months of dispute between the Clintons and the Republican-led House Oversight Committee. Lawmakers had rejected written statements previously offered by the couple and moved forward with subpoenas, with Committee Chairman James Comer warning of potential contempt proceedings.Hillary Clinton acknowledged that her husband had traveled on trips connected to Epstein’s charitable work but reiterated that she did not recall personal interactions with him. She confirmed having encountered Maxwell at events hosted by the Clinton Foundation and noted that Maxwell attended their daughter Chelsea’s wedding in 2010.Bill Clinton has faced renewed scrutiny after photographs of him appeared in documents released by the Department of Justice earlier this year. However, he has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing related to Epstein.The investigation also aims to examine how Epstein secured a controversial 2008 plea agreement in Florida that allowed him to avoid federal charges after pleading guilty to state prostitution charges involving a minor. Lawmakers are probing why further federal action was not pursued at the time.Hillary Clinton criticized the committee’s approach, accusing Republicans of conducting a politically selective inquiry that fails to scrutinize other prominent figures, including Donald Trump. Trump previously authorized the release of additional Epstein-related files after facing public pressure.Meanwhile, Democrats on the committee have called for broader accountability. Representative Robert Garcia, the panel’s top Democrat, said that if former presidents are being questioned, Trump should also appear before the committee. Committee leadership has stated that a sitting president cannot be deposed.The renewed congressional focus reflects ongoing public pressure for transparency regarding Epstein’s network and the powerful individuals who associated with him before his 2019 death in federal custody while awaiting trial. Lawmakers from both parties have indicated that the investigation will continue, with additional witnesses potentially being called as the committee seeks answers about Epstein’s wealth, connections, and the handling of prior criminal cases.

 Global brand 1xBet is once again in the spotlight of the African iGaming industry. The company will participate in SiGMA Africa 2026, taking place March 3–5 at the Grand Arena within GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World in Cape Town. Africa has long been a priority region for 1xBet: dynamic regulation, growing player protection standards, professional local partners, and innovative solutions make the market here unique. The company is known for its expertise in market approaches and a partner ecosystem that supports long-term growth strategies. 1xBet actively supports sports across the continent, serving as an official partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and all its tournaments. 1xBet collaborates with leading clubs and sports federations throughout Africa, invests in grassroots tournaments, and helps young talents reach their full potential. Among its global partners are FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, FIBA, and other international organizations, reinforcing the brand’s strong reputation. Five nominations reflecting continued leadership In 2024, 1xBet was recognized as Best Sportsbook Operator in Africa, affirming its leadership on the continent. In 2025, the brand was named Best on Mobile, highlighting its innovative mobile solutions and user-centric approach across African markets. In 2026, the company was shortlisted in five SiGMA Africa Awards categories: ●Best on Mobile 2026 (Supported by ALEA) ●Best Casino Operator 2026 (Supported by ALEA) ●Best Sportsbook Operator 2026 (Supported by Velitech) ●Best Marketing Campaign 2026 (Global FIBA Strategic Partnership) ●Best Affiliate Program 2026 (1xPartners) Each nomination reflects the company’s tangible achievements — from innovation and marketing to affiliate strategies and responsible gaming culture. Voting is open until February 23, 2026, for delegates and the broader audience. 1xBalance: conscious play and trust SiGMA Africa 2026 will feature a Responsible Marketing expert panel, in which industry leaders will discuss how marketing practices intersect with player protection. Among the speakers is Nnanna Ewuzie, Compliance Manager, 1xBet Nigeria, who will share practical insights from the African market. The panel will cover everything from enforcing age restrictions to implementing effective verification and control tools, showing how responsible marketing directly supports responsible gambling. “Responsible gaming is more than rules. It’s about trust, awareness, and understanding players. We want everyone to approach betting with a clear mind, understand their actions, and enjoy fair and safe play,” —  Nnanna Chigozie Ewuzie, Compliance Manager, 1xBet Nigeria.  Nnanna Chigozie Ewuzie will also present practical case studies of the brand's work with young people, including support for local sports and the organization of the 1xCup football tournament. A key focus will also be the interaction between operators and regulators, a vital factor in shaping sustainable industry standards across the region. The panel will also share insights from the 1xBet recently published Player Protection Index, revealing how fragmented regulations across African markets pose both challenges and opportunities for the industry. This discussion highlights how a thoughtful, player-centered approach creates a safer, more trustworthy ecosystem while allowing the market to grow responsibly.  An ecosystem that scales opportunities  At SiGMA Africa 2026, Booth No. 706 becomes a true point of attraction for partners, showcasing proven approaches and offering a hands-on experience. Visitors will enjoy: ●Afro-Memo — a memory and attention game with African masks, playable solo or in teams. ●Discussions and insights — real cases on traffic, affiliate models, and player retention strategies, giving partners the chance to exchange experiences and ask questions. ●Prizes and atmosphere — iPads, AirPods, and a lively environment that makes exploring the brand memorable and engaging. Booth No. 706 is more than a meeting point — it’s where strategy, partnership, and live dialogue intersect, showing what really works in Africa and giving partners practical takeaways to apply in their own markets. Participating in SiGMA Africa 2026 allows 1xBet to exchange insights, discuss market trends, and reinforce its presence in Africa. The five award nominations confirm not only the company’s innovative strategy but also the trust and respect it commands from partners and the wider industry, making the brand a reliable anchor for anyone building a business in the region.

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