An Irish national and a heavy hitter in the corporate world, Sophie serves as a Second Vice President and Product Consultant at Northern Trust Corporation. ---Advertisement---Beyond her corporate success, Sophie has also become a pillar of Dhawan’s off-field legacy. Reflecting on the ‘New Breed’ of Indian OpenersWhile Dhawan is busy planning his wedding, he hasn’t lost his sharp eye for the game. “It’s a great sign for Indian cricket. This wedding marks a fresh start for a man who has given Indian cricket fans countless reasons to smile over the years.

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga with secretary for political affairs and Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu congratulates Harrison Kombe after winning the Magarini constituency seat in the recent by elections. [Collins Oduor, Standard]A section of ODM Members of Parliament have called on their party leader, Oburu Odinga, to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to address disputes that are likely to split the opposition party. National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo, Nyatike MP Tom Odege, Turkana South MP John Ariko and nominated Senator Catherine Mumma said at a media briefing yesterday that they were concerned by the “self-cannibalisation” that has been exhibited of late in the ODM party.

On the streets of Miami, supporters of Trump spoke of the potential knock-on effects that toppling Maduro might have. "This is chess, not checkers," Vianca Rodriguez, a Florida resident who formerly worked at the Republican National Committee and Trump campaign, told the BBC. "That was Bush… we should never have gone into Iraq," Trump told the Atlantic. For many Trump backers, there is one significant difference between Venezuela and other recent US wars - proximity. Several Florida-based Trump supporters who have spoken to the BBC since the raid on Caracas keep returning to Trump's term "peace through strength" to describe the strikes in Venezuela.

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He's followed through on threats against Venezuela by capturing its president and his wife from their heavily fortified Caracas compound in a dramatic overnight raid. When describing the operation, Trump dusted off the 1823 Monroe Doctrine and its promise of US supremacy in the western hemisphere - re-branding it the "Donroe Doctrine". ColombiaJust hours after the operation in Venezuela, Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass". Asked whether the US would carry out an operation targeting Colombia, Trump replied, "It sounds good to me". Venezuela reportedly supplies roughly 30% of Cuba's oil, leaving Havana exposed if Caracas' support collapses under a new, more US-friendly administration.

A United Nations Security Council meeting on the current situation in Venezuela has just begun. The agenda for the emergency meeting is listed as discussing "threats to international peace and security". At the emergency session of the UN's Security Council, under-secretary general Rosemary DiCarlo has read out a statement on behalf of Secretary General António Guterres. Guterres says that he is "deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected" when it comes to the US's actions in Venezuela. A couple of dozen protesters have gathered outside the court as we get closer to the hearing for Maduro and his wife.

Ruben Amorim fell out with Alejandro Garnacho at Manchester United. Source: Getty ImagesAmorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning after only 14 months in charge. Why Enzo Maresca left ChelseaChelsea parted ways with Maresca on New Year's Eve following a breakdown in relationships with the board. The former Leicester City head coach had complained of a lack of support from the board, which eventually led to him walking away. The Blues are poised to appoint Liam Rosenior as their new head coach this week.

Survivors of the fatal road accident along the Karai–Naivasha stretch have claimed that the driver of the vehicle involved was recklessly driving and ignoring repeated pleas from passengers to slow down, as authorities continue investigations into the crash that claimed at least nine lives. “It was reckless driving, and there was no way we could complain, and he wasn’t listening,” the survivor claimed. Another survivor echoed similar concerns, claiming the driver failed to heed passengers’ warnings as the vehicle sped along the busy highway. “The driver was speeding and we tried telling him to slow down but he wasn’t listening to any of us,” the survivor claimed. The accident occurred on a section of the Karai–Naivasha road that police describe as a high-risk area, particularly during periods of heavy traffic.

A 30-year-old man from Murang’a has embarked on an 80-hour tree-hugging endurance challenge in a bid to draw national attention to the growing cancer burden in Kenya and to push for stronger government intervention. “We want the same for cancer, messages everywhere telling people to go for screening.”According to Irungu, cancer has claimed the lives of several of his relatives, a personal experience that strengthened his resolve to speak out. He believes that stronger public education, early screening, and investment in local treatment facilities could significantly reduce deaths. The tree-hugging challenge comes amid growing public interest in endurance-based awareness campaigns. Irungu hopes to surpass those milestones and, more importantly, spark a national conversation on cancer prevention and care.

DJ Astroid Hypekid passed away after being involved in a physical altercation. Photo: DJ Astroid Hypekid. What happened to DJ Astroid? The management of Klub Q West has since addressed the incident, dismissing claims that Astroid’s passing occurred inside their premises. Here are some of their comments:Eddub Mcckiller:"So so so so sad.. Yani bro hatuvuki mwaka pamoja ... RIP my brother my Friend my MC my Dj .. Astroid Hypekid.

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir is calling for an urgent meeting of his Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party to address ongoing internal disagreements. Nassir, who serves as ODM deputy party leader, said he has petitioned party leader Oburu Oginga to convene a Central Management Committee (CMC) meeting to discuss the current fallout among senior officials. “As Deputy Party Leader, I have requested my party leader, Oburu Oginga, to urgently convene the CMC meeting,” Nassir said. Some top officials support engaging with President Ruto, while others prefer a different path. “It is time we talk to President Ruto and discuss ways to move the country forward,” he said.

The Cuban government has said 32 of its nationals were killed during the US operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. A short statement did not elaborate on the role of the Cubans in Venezuela, but the two governments are long-standing allies, with Cuba providing security support in exchange for oil. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said they had been providing protection to Maduro and his wife "at the request" of Venezuela. Venezuela has not confirmed how many people were killed during the US raid on Maduro's compound in Caracas on Saturday. During his first term as president, Trump took a similar approach to Cuba, implementing a raft of additional sanctions.

Uhuru emerges as potential kingmaker ahead of 2027 elections 5th January, 2026IT IS EMERGING THAT FORMER PRESIDENT UHURU KENYATTA WILL BE A KINGMAKER GOING BY WHAT HE IS CURRENTLY DOING IN THE POLITICAL ARENA. THE FORMER PRESIDENT IS SAID TO BE QUIETLY BUT SIGNIFICANTLY SHAPING THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE AHEAD OF THE 2027 GENERAL ELECTION THROUGH STRATEGIC MOVES AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS....HIS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS HAVE INCREASED IN THE RECENT PAST WITH APPEARANCE AT MAJOR PUBLIC EVENTS....

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria. [File, Standard]The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has been challenged to take action against former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria following his tirade of abuse against Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara. Leaders from Nakuru county and members of the Naivasha GBV cluster groups termed the abuse against the MP as disrespect to the women fraternity in the country.

Livestock trader Ibrahim YussufWajir livestock farmers and traders are grappling with a livelihood crisis as a prolonged dry spell has devastated the sector, pushing households to the brink of survival. At Qorahey market in the heart of Wajir town, once a vibrant hub of livestock trade, business has slowed to a crawl. In an interview at the market, veteran livestock trader Muhumed Mumin said he has never witnessed any drought as devastating as the current one in his 30 years in the business. Osman Hussein, another long-time trader, spent nearly five decades in the livestock business and says the situation has deteriorated rapidly. The National Drought Management Authority said Wajir is among several counties placed on alert status due to worsening drought conditions.