11 Paul Mescal ended up being shirtless “most days” on “Gladiator II.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection11 Paul Mescal was tasked with getting “bigger and stronger” for “Gladiator II.” APBut when the star showed up on set, there was just one problem. 11 Paul Mescal in a behind-the-scenes snap from the set of “Gladiator II,” taken by his co-star Pedro Pascal. “He couldn’t do sort of traditional planning because it was pretty much most days [that he was shirtless].”11 Paul Mescal in “Gladiator II.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection11 Paul Mescal in “Gladiator II.” APBut Blakeley did have one sweet trick up his sleeve to help Paul pump up before a take. 11 Paul Mescal at the Los Angeles premiere of “Gladiator II,” Nov. 18, 2024. 11 “Gladiator II” Star Paul Mescal showcases his physique in a pair of his famous short shorts in London on Aug. 26, 2024.

Police officers patrol Mama Ngina Street in Nairobi during President William Ruto 's State of the Nation address in Parliament on November 21, 2024. “The hallmark of the President’s address is the cancellation of the Adani deals in energy and roads. While many Kenyans applauded the President’s decision to cancel the Adani deals, there was widespread disappointment over his failure to address the high cost of living. On the Adani deals, lawyer Martin Waichungo, Law Society of Kenya regional chair, warned that the cancellation might lead to costly court cases. “The cancellation of the Adani deals is positive, but we need timely responses to other issues.

The court was shown a graphic video of Aimee’s body which caused gasps and tears from family and friendsBEAUTICIAN MURDER CLAIMS Spurned coke fiend knifed young mum 45 times in savage blade attack and left her to die on her kids’ toysA COCAINE fiend slaughtered a young mum by stabbing her 45 times in a bloodbath rampage in her own home after she spurned him, a court heard. The court was shown a graphic video of beautician Aimee’s body in the flat which caused gasps and tears from family and friends in the public gallery. Aimee, 26, was discovered by her dad Vince when he came to her home the next day and the alarm was raised. Porchetta was charged with murdering mum-of-two Aimee by punching her and stabbing her “on the head and body with a knife or knives”. The witness replied: “Yes.”The hearing heard this week how Porchetta again told his sister that he had left Aimee ‘safe and well’.

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“Let them tell Ruto the truth, so that he speaks from the point of knowledge. It also seeks to raise excise duty on internet and telephone calls to 20 per cent up from 15 per cent. President Ruto’s government has also proposed a five per cent withholding tax on local sales promotion, marketing and advertising services. Those who spoke to the Star want the controversial national cover done away with and a quick restoration of the previous National Health Insurance Fund. Although employees are paying 2.75 per cent of their income to the new Fund, services rendered are way too low, the say.

President William Ruto arrives at parlaiment on Novembeer 21, 2024. President William Ruto has arrived at the Parliament ahead of the State of Nation address taking place at 3pm. The state address comes three weeks after the swearing-in of KindikiUpon his arrival, as per the ritual, he inspected the guard of honour. Ruto is expected to use the State of the Nation address to take stock of his development agenda for Kenya. He is expected to address the issues surrounding the new Social Health Insurance Fund, agriculture and the economy of the country.

President William RutoPresident William Ruto has ordered the immediate cancellation of the planned Adani Group takeover deal of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Ruto at the same time directed the cancellation of the signed deal with the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, Ketraco. The Adani company is currently in the eye of a storm with the most recent information indicating that billionaire owner Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US. The Adani Group denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and stated in a statement that "all possible legal recourse will be sought". On October 11 this year, the Energy Ministry signed a Sh96 billion deal with Adani Energy Solutions Limited to manage the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (Ketraco) transmission lines for 30 years.

UN mulls Haiti peacekeeping force as gangs ramp up warfareDiplomats at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday voiced broad support for converting a security mission helping Haitian police fight escalating gang warfare into a formal U.N. peacekeeping mission, though Russia and China remained opposed. Leaders of the Caribbean nation have repeatedly requested that a long-delayed and under-resourced Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission that partially deployed in June be converted into a peacekeeping mission to shore up funding. They argued Haiti needed more established peace to justify sending a peacekeeping mission and that Haiti’s government’s request was not valid as its leadership was not elected and marred by continuous infighting. “The MSS present in Haiti, although infused with goodwill, is experiencing huge challenges,” said Haiti’s U.N. Rodrigue added that a new peacekeeping mission should learn from the mistakes of past interventions in Haiti, which became notorious for human rights abuses and sparking a deadly cholera epidemic.

Unless, of course, you are Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas. He decided to attempt the at-home triathlon the night before, and did not have the most nutritious pre-triathlon meal. “It’s a good question,” said Bottas Wednesday night when asked why he attempted the triathlon after deciding the night before. I only had water and Coca-Cola, a bit of rice…”Bottas described the at-home Iron Man, which took almost 11 hours, as a “cool experience” during Wednesday’s press conference. If you don’t give up in your head, then you can do almost anything.”Given what he put his body through in a single day, you might expect that Bottas took it easy in the following days.

Hinn’s comments during the crusade have now drawn heavy criticism, particularly from Ng'ang'a, who is demanding accountability from the preacher. According to Hinn, Kenya had a unique advantage due to its righteous government, and he conveyed that the country was in a special place spiritually. In his address, Hinn suggested that Kenya was a righteous nation, which raised eyebrows given the country’s ongoing socio-economic challenges. Ng'ang'a demands accountabilityPastor Ng'ang'a’s ire has been particularly directed at Benny Hinn, whom he accuses of misrepresenting the true state of affairs in Kenya. But to tell us that Kenya is a righteous country, and you have never seen such a government?

President William Ruto on Thursday, November 21, delivered a highly-anticipated State-of-the-nation address, where he addressed a number of national issues. The government has also raised disbursements through the Cherry Advance Fund from KSh 2.7 billion to KSh 6 billion, complemented by an additional disbursement of KSh 1.5 billion by the Commodities Fund. The value of exported dairy products has nearly doubled, rising from KSh 4.8 billion in 2022 to KSh 7.2 billion in 2023. To date, this innovative initiative has disbursed KSh 60 billion benefiting 24.6 million Kenyans, and mobilised over Ksh 3.3 billion in savings. In summary, Honourable Speakers and fellow citizens, the state of our nation is resilient.

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The Constitution mandates the President to address Parliament annually to provide updates on national issues and the government's progress. The event was marked by grand ceremonial proceedings, including an inspection of the guard of honour, before President Ruto entered the chambers to address the bicameral Parliament. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs. Opiyo Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. Judiciary and other dignitariesLady Justice Philomena Mwilu, the Deputy Chief Justice, led the judicial delegation, which included: Justice William Ouko, Supreme Court Judge.

President William Ruto has issued a directive for the immediate suspension of public-private partnership negotiations between the Kenyan government and the Adani Group regarding two major projects. The Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum have been instructed to cancel the procurement processes for both the JKIA Expansion project and the KETRACO transmission line partnership. In his State of the Nation address on Thursday, November 21, 2024, Ruto justified this action by referencing credible evidence of corruption linked to the Adani Group. The decision to cancel the contracts follows recent findings from investigative agencies and international partners, which have raised concerns over the legitimacy of the ongoing discussions with Adani Group. Challenges within the Judiciary and ParliamentThe President particularly called out the Judiciary and Parliament for their handling of corruption cases.

Kenya has cancelled the controversial KShs 95.68 Billion (USD 736m) deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission lines and sub-stations. As part of this infrastructure development, Adani was to raise all the funding in the form of debt and equity that will be repaid over the 30 years of the project agreement. 220kV Rongai-Keringet-Chemosit Line: Covering 99.98 km, this line will include substations at Rongai, Keringet, and Chemosit. 132kV Menengai-Ol Kalou-Rumuruti Line: A 89.88 km line with substations at Menengai, Ol Kalou, and Rumuruti. 400kV (Double-Circuit) Gilgil-Thika-Malaa-Konza Line · 220kV Rongai-Keringet-Chemosit Line · 132kV Menengai-Ol Kalou-Rumuruti Line · 400/220kV Substation at Lessos · 132/33kV Substation at Thurdibuoro.