United States of America President Joe Biden has abandoned his re-election bid for the 2024 presidential elections. President Joe Biden said he would not seek for a reelection. Photo: Joe Biden. Source: TwitterWhat Joe Biden said about his reelection bidIn a statement on Sunday, July 21, Biden declared that he would not seek re-election, stating that this decision was in his party's and the country's best interest. Biden's bold move comes after weeks of intense pressure from fellow Democrats, especially after a challenging debate against Republican Donald Trump at the end of June.

Editor's Review Enough is enough, going forward we will protect the nation - President Ruto. President William Ruto has warned the Gen Z and millennial protesters affirming that the Government will not allow violent protests. At the same time, President Ruto asked those hiding under the youth to 'destabilise' the country to come forward and provide their alternative plan for the country. These others should tell us what their plans are instead of hiding behind violence," President Ruto said. I want to challenge those who are funding or sponsoring the violence to step forward and give us their views on how to take this country forward," he said.

President William Ruto is conferred the Companion of the Order of the Star of Volta award in Ghana. [PCS]Ghana has awarded President William Ruto the country’s highest honor; The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta. “Under your leadership, Kenya has become a shining example of a nation governed by the rule of law,” President Akufo-Addo said. The Ghanaian Head of State added that through President Ruto’s leadership, Kenya has regained its place of pride on the international stage. President Akufo-Addo cited declining inflation, growth in startups, and the number of Kenyans set to have access to housing and health insurance.

Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Get the biggest stories and wackiest takes from the Daily Star, including our special WTF Wednesday emailWorld Gravy Wrestling Championships bosses have put a plea out for Bisto-loving Hulk Hogan types to compete in the event. It is a great community day.”(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)The tournament is set to be held on August 26 at the Rose ’N’ Bowl Pub in Stacksteads, Rossendale, Lancashire. It raises cash for the East Lancashire Hospice, with participants wrestling in fancy dress in a pool filled with of gravy. (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)Victors take home the WGWC trophy and a £50 cash prize they can keep or give to charity.

"Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation," President Biden wrote. ADVERTISEMENTBusiness Insider USAPresident Biden's decision not to seek reelection is a significant moment in American politics. Despite Biden's campaign insisting he remains in the race as he isolates after contracting Covid-19, a growing number of Democrats are publicly called on him to step aside in the 2024 race. However, at this point, no other mainstream Democrat mentioned as a replacement for Biden on the ticket does better than the president against Trump. He has intensified attacks on Biden and Harris and propagated unfounded claims about Biden's son and the first lady's involvement in governance.

McGraw's vivid picture of Trump's days after leaving the White House is a striking contrast to his fortunes now, almost four years later. But back in January 2021 Trump had been 'cast aside by the general public' thanks to the January 6 insurrection, McGraw writes. McGraw writes that Trump 'landed in Palm Beach a former President, looking like a deflated Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz'. McGraw writes: 'Trump was wrapped in a world inside the walls of Mar-a-Lago that reinforced everything that Trump believed about himself. McGraw writes: 'Trump turned Mar-a-Lago into his own kind of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, with a red carpet, movie posters, Trump-branded champagne, popcorn and puff pastry hors d'oeuvres.

President William Ruto has faced criticism for nominating six Cabinet secretaries from his first administration for reappointment. During a special reunion episode of the iconic Crossfire Podcast, hosted by Radio Africa Group's founding Chief Executive Officer Patrick Quarcoo, guests expressed their disappointment with the nominations. The panel included former Cabinet minister Mukhisa Kituyi, lawyer Judy Thongori, Mathare Social Justice Centre activist and scholar Wanjira Wanjiru, and politician Tony Gachoka. Wanjiru, 23, remarked that the President seems unwilling to heed Kenyans' calls for a nation free from corruption and with improved systems. Thongori noted that the President had an opportunity to make a difference but appears not to have taken full advantage of it.

In yet another continuing trend recently set by church leaders, politicians accompanying President William Ruto during a church service in Bomet were today denied an opportunity to speak. Ruto was in Sotik for the official opening and dedication of the newly completed Chebango AGC church. Bishop Robert Langat who presided over the service only recognised their presence and invited Ruto to speak. While speaking, Ruto said they have agreed to respect the church as a holy place of worship. This is translated to mean, "the church is a holy place and we will give it the respect it deserves, we will take our politics outside the church in that respect."

President William Ruto on Sunday said that his administration will deal firmly with anarchists to defend the country's democracy. Ruto told residents of Chebango, Sotik, Bomet County that ''mambo iko sawa (all is well) as he warned criminal elements against troubling the nation. "What we can't do as a nation is to abandon democracy for dictatorship chaos, destruction of property, deaths and anarchy, that we shall not do." The President told the country that their democratically elected government would pull all stops to ensure their safety and those of their properties. President Ruto addressed the public after attending a church service in Sotik for the official opening and dedication of the newly completed Chebango AGC church.

Guests at a special reunion episode of the iconic Crossfire Podcast have urged President William Ruto to address issues raised by Gen Zs to end the country’s current crisis. Former minister Mukhisa Kituyi said President William Ruto should learn to practice what he preaches. Lawyer Judy Thongori said the President needs to hear what the Gen Zs are saying. Mathare Social Justice Centre activist scholar Wanjira Wanjiru said the anarchists Ruto talks about do not come from protesters. She said Gen Zs will go to the streets until there is good governance in the country.

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Messi led Argentina to win the Copa America, his fourth international trophy. Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela, watching Inter Miami play Toronto last week. Source: Getty ImagesIt was his 45th career trophy, extending his lead as the most decorated footballer. Inter Miami celebrate MessiAs seen in a video by BR Football, the club made special arrangements for their captain before the match to celebrate him as the most decorated footballer. Messi returned from the Copa America with the injury that forced him off in the final against Colombia.

NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua on Sunday slammed President William Ruto over his remarks after the Head of State vowed to clamp down on criminal elements hijacking recent demonstrations to perpetuate anarchy in the country. Karua who took to her X account, continued her onslaught on the government noting that the Head of State was displaying unwarranted bravado through his public pronouncements. We must stand together as a nation protect our nation and make sure that Kenya is a democracy." President Ruto had earlier on in the week accused foreign players of funding protests in Kenya to cause anarchy. The protests that have been branded #OccupyEverywhere and mounted in the last month are aimed at demanding accountability from the government.

“Last week, President Ruto accused Ford Foundation of sponsoring the protests in Kenya through some civil society organisations but the American NGO has dismissed the claim. And even as the president vowed to spoke the protests, the Gen Z movement has already released plans for more protests starting Tuesday this week. The latest demands come as Raila faces mounting pressure from some of his allies and Kenyans to boycott the talks with President Ruto. President Ruto initiated the talks, which Raila had agreed to but later rejected, citing the demands of the youth—specifically Generation Z—who continue to mobilize anti-government protests. President Ruto had on July 9, 2024, announced a multi-sectoral national conference aimed at addressing the nationwide protests that have resulted in loss of life and widespread property damage.

Red Devils boss, Erik Ten Hag, has shared his thoughts about his former player and how he nearly signed him when he became manager at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag is still looking to boost Manchester United's defence with Matthijs de Ligt. Erik ten Hag on De LigtAfter leaving his boyhood club, Ajax, in 2019, the 24-year-old central defender spent two seasons at Juventus before joining his current club, Bayern Munich, in 2022. “It remains to be seen whether De Ligt will come,” Ten Hag told AD Sportwereld as quoted by Football365. Erik ten Hag on SanchoTUKO.co.ke also reported that Erik ten Hag spoke about his private talk with Jadon Sancho following their falling out in September 2023.