The study delves into financial compatibility, views on long-term planning and lifestyles before determining if they are ready to make the commitment. The test and research were conducted by Skipton Building Society, in collaboration with TV presenter and property expert Tayo Oguntonade. He advised: "From personal experience of buying a property with my now-wife before we were married and spending years as a mortgage broker, one of my top tips for couples buying together would be to be as financially transparent as possible." On average, respondents reckon couples need a solid two and a half years of living together before they're ready to take their relationship to the next level. Having shared views on where to live is also a key indicator for 45% of respondents.

A group of Haiti nationals residing in the United States on Thursday staged demonstrations outside Kenya’s embassy in the USA. The Haitians protested against President William Ruto's decision to deploy a thousand troops for a peacekeeping mission in the war-torn country. The Caribbeans could be spotted holding placards with written messages to Kenya's head of state as they demanded that Ruto stop his planned deployment to Haiti. It is we, the people of Kenya who made this decision," Ruto stated. "We concluded that if the US deploys its forces to the northern hemisphere, it raises all kinds of questions that can be easily misrepresented by what is happening in Haiti," Biden clarified.

‘Us vs them’ politics threatens Kenyan projectFriday, May 24th, 2024 08:50 | By Levi ObonyoMt Kenya delegates attending Limuru III conference, PHOTO/PD DigitalThe Limuru III meeting, a pivotal event in recent Kenyan politics, demonstrated the thinking and psyche of luminaries from the Mt Kenya region. Taxes, government positions, and development projects in the Mt Kenya region were at the top of their mind. These, he appeared to argue, are preserves of the Mt Kenya region. As MP Silvanus Osoro points out, the current administration is heavily skewed towards representation from the Mt Kenya region. One would have loved to see a belief in the nation as an entity rather than this “us” vs “them” dichotomy coming from Mt Kenya.

Singer Cassie has posted her first statement since video emerged showing rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs attacking her. Ms Ventura had alleged her ex-boyfriend and producer assaulted her in a legal action last year. In her statement, which was posted to Instagram, Ms Ventura thanked her friends, family and the public for their support. It takes a lot of heart to tell the truth out of a situation that you were powerless in," Ms Ventura wrote. In his apology, Mr Combs said: "I went and I sought out professional help.

Eligible for loans of material, supplies, or equipment for cooperative research, development, testing, or evaluation purposes. Eligible as a location for U.S.-owned War Reserve Stockpiles to be placed on its territory outside of U.S. military facilities. Can enter into agreements with the US for the cooperative furnishing of training on a bilateral or multilateral basis, if the financial arrangements are reciprocal and provide for reimbursement of all U.S. direct costs. Eligible for priority delivery of Excess Defense Articles transferred under section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act (if located on the southern or south-eastern flank of NATO).

Malaysia-based actor Hisyam Hamid has admitted that he and Rosmawati Hanafi are no longer husband and wife. Despite the divorce, Hisyam – who's born in Singapore – made it clear he respects his ex-wife and is still on good terms with her. He also said Rosmawati, who's also his manager, will continue managing his artistic career. Earlier this month, Hisyam declined to comment on the rumour that his marriage was on the rocks and said he would only talk about it when the time was right. Hisyam and Rosmawati tied the knot in 2006.

The new investment deals, announced on the final day of President Ruto’s four-day State visit to the US, largely focus on green energy, security, education and governance. Dr Ruto became the first African leader to make a State Visit to Washington in 16 years since John Kufuor of Ghana in 2008. “Decades of strong security cooperation between the United States and Kenya have played a critical role in East Africa and beyond,” the White House said yesterday in a fact sheet of the State Visit. US President Joe Biden meets with the daughters of Kenyan President William Ruto during an official White House State Arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on May 23, 2024. This comprises additional $1.3 million (Sh170.3 million) funding by US Agency for International Development (USAID) under youth empowerment programme to strengthen political engagement at the subnational level and $600,000 (Sh78.6 million) to advance disability inclusion.

Later, Firat turned down an offer to guide the Nigerian national team at the 2010 Fifa World Cup. Nine years down the line, he would take up the role of the Moldova national team’s head coach on October 28, 2019. “I vacated the position to take charge of Harambee Stars on October 7, 2021,” he said. “My first major task as Harambee Stars head tactician was at the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Mali, away and home, on October 8 and October 12, 2021, respectively,” Firat recalled. Firat said the outcome against Russia attests to the great potential Harambee Stars possess on the global front.

Anglo American has opened the door for BHP to produce an offer compelling enough to finally clinch a takeover of the company. While Anglo on Wednesday announced it had rejected a third unsolicited takeover proposal from the world's largest miner, which valued it at close to R900 billion, it has given the group a week to engage further. In terms of UK takeover rules, BHP had until 17:00 on Wednesday to submit a firm offer of intention for Anglo. Anglo’s board did not accept a revised proposed offer, but it has granted BHP a week's extension to engage further.

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City's assault on the record books continues this weekend in the FA Cup final and their stranglehold over English soccer shows no sign of weakening any time soon. In the last four seasons, City have amassed an average of 89.75 points in the Premier League. Of the clubs most likely to threaten their monopoly, Liverpool average 77.5, Arsenal 75.7, Manchester United 66.7. City also have to deal with 115 Premier League charges for alleged financial irregularity dating back to 2009, which they strongly deny. "But we haven't seen that and broadcasting fees have gone up, not down, so the Premier League probably don't think they've got a problem to solve."

0:00In a busy day for corporate news, Anglo American reported another dip in diamond sales, and Kore Potash got an enquiry from the Australian Securities Exchange. In international news, Mondelez, the owner of Toblerone and Oreo, has been hit with a R6.7-billion fine in the European Union for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales. Read this for freeSouth Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

President William Ruto proves he is a romantic husband to Rachel. Photo: Mama Rachel Ruto. Source: FacebookPresident Ruto proves Kenyan men are romanticThe head of state and his wife held hands romantically as they alighted from a plane after arriving in different states. Here are the photos:Kenyans took to social media to praise Ruto, branding him a romantic man. Ruto, his wife Rachel and three of their six daughters stepped out in stylish outfits while visiting the Tyler Perry Studios.

Why Haiti mission should prompt US to soul searchFriday, May 24th, 2024 00:00 | By PrintPresident Williiam Ruto is received by the President of the United States of America Joe Biden at The White House. PCSPresident William Ruto attended a rare U.S. state reception for an African leader yesterday – but much of the chat focused on a third country: Haiti. Life expectancy is just 63 years, compared with 76 in the United States and 72 in Latin America and the Caribbeanas a whole. Haiti today has to import most of the rice it consumes, largely from the United States. The United States took 60 years to recognize Haiti and invaded and occupied the nation from 1915 to 1934.

The Justice Department says Live Nation also threatened to retaliate against one firm if it did not stop a subsidiary from competing for artist promotion contracts. Michael Carrier, a professor at Rutgers Law School who specialises in antitrust litigation, said the Justice Department has a strong case. “And, in terms of justifications, there is really very little that (Live Nation) can offer in terms of how they’re helping the consumer.”A breakup between Live Nation and Ticketmaster is possible, Mr Carrier said. The company owns or controls more than 265 of North America’s concert venues and dozens of top amphitheatres, according to the Justice Department. The Justice Department allowed Live Nation and Ticketmaster to merge as long as Live Nation agreed not to retaliate against concert venues for using other ticket companies for 10 years.

Presidential menu: What Ruto and Mama Rachel will be served at White House State DinnerPresident William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto will Thursday night be hosted by the Bidens for a State Dinner at the White House after a State Visit invitation by President Joe Biden. Kenya will be the first African nation in nearly 15 years, to be hosted for a state dinner at the White House, with a menu that includes butter-poached lobster and a white chocolate basket with banana ganache, raspberries, peaches and candied lime zest. President Ruto started his historic four-day State visit to the United States of America on Monday, the first by an African leader in 15 years. For starters, President Ruto and the First Lady will be served chilled heirloom tomato soup with sourdough crisps and arbequina olive oil. State dinner planning is done by the first lady’s staff and the White House social office, and starts months in advance.