The debate between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader will be hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth and take place in Nottingham, airing on BBC One and BBC News on June 26. It comes as Mr Sunak and Sir Keir prepare for their first televised leaders’ debate of the election campaign, which will air on ITV on Tuesday, June 4. Also included in the BBC’s election coverage is a two-hour long Question Time leaders’ special, hosted by Fiona Bruce, on June 20. The leaders of the four biggest political parties – the Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats and SNP, will answer questions from the studio audience for 30 minutes each. All three programmes will air on BBC One, BBC News and will be available on BBC iPlayer.

June 03, 2024 09:04 UTC

Claudia Sheinbaum won a landslide victory to become Mexico's first female president, inheriting the project of her mentor and outgoing leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador whose popularity among the poor helped drive her triumph. "For the first time in the 200 years of the republic I will become the first woman president of Mexico," Sheinbaum told supporters to loud cheers of "president, president". "I never imagined that one day I would vote for a woman," said 87-year-old Edelmira Montiel, a Sheinbaum supporter in Mexico's smallest state Tlaxcala. Lopez Obrador has loomed over the campaign, seeking to turn the vote into a referendum on his political agenda. In her victory speech, Sheinbaum thanked Lopez Obrador as "a unique person who has transformed our country for the better".

June 03, 2024 09:01 UTC

The ideological differences between President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have intensified, leading to a growing rift between the two leaders. Kenya leaders. Deputy President Gachagua has thrown his support behind this proposal, which prioritises population as a key factor in revenue allocation. In contrast, President Ruto has dismissed the proposal, urging leaders to avoid divisive tribal politics. While CS Duale supports a ban on muguka, President Ruto recently committed Sh500 million to the muguka/miraa industry.

June 03, 2024 08:52 UTC

The Uganda captain has led his country to their first World Cup but he also works part-time as a procurement manager, buying pens, paper and “whatever the company needs”. “The guys looked at him like he was crazy,” says Masaba, who has never even been to a World Cup match as a spectator. They are not the lowest-ranked side in this expanded 20-team World Cup - they are 22nd in the world standings, a place above Canada - but they are the only team appearing at their first major tournament. “Frank loves cricket,” Masaba says. “We want to bring a little bit of our culture to the world stage,” he says.

June 03, 2024 08:51 UTC

Nafisha Shahfiee (left) getting ready to try out a news anchor's role at the Ukas exhibition booth. The nerves you feel in front of the camera are different compared to other situations.”For Nafisha, the exhibition was an opportunity to learn about the media and discover new television programmes from state-owned broadcaster TVS. The Hawana exhibition at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching was launched by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. Muhamad Syazwan Abd Rahman (left) explaining the Sarawak Information Department's services to a visitor at the Hawana exhibition. An old projector used to show outdoor films in the 1970s displayed at the Sarawak Information Department's booth.

June 03, 2024 08:47 UTC





President William Ruto has endorsed the peace plan proposed by US President Joe Biden to address the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Ruto in a statement on Monday said the initiative is a crucial step in ending the conflict in the region. “I welcome the roadmap put forward by President Joe Biden to bring an end to the escalating and widening conflict between Israel and Palestine,” President Ruto said. President Ruto further underscored the importance of the proposed plan in paving way for a reconstruction programme in Gaza. “Given the astronomical human suffering that this conflict has inflicted, I implore Israeli and Palestinian leadership, and all parties of goodwill, to support this plan,” Ruto said.

June 03, 2024 08:43 UTC

Will Rheinmetall's Leopard 2A4-KF51 Panther hybrid tank be the star of Eurosatory 2024? Among these vehicles is a new hybrid tank model that combines the chassis of the Leopard 2A4 with the turret of the KF51 Panther, featuring a 130mm gun. There are several possible explanations for this hybrid tank: it could be a demonstrator for the future Leopard 2AX, a solution for upgrading existing Leopard 2 fleets, or a competitor to the MGCS and E-MBT. For instance, Türkiye has integrated the Altay tank turret and indigenous armor into its Leopard 2A4s. Similar to the KF51 Panther, the E-MBT features a two-man turret and an autoloader, which reduces crew size and increases efficiency.

June 03, 2024 08:27 UTC

The unfair credit rating must be relooked in order to achieve a just financial market,'' Mohammed said. The region is now pushing for a fair credit rating in the global market in a bid to ease the current debt pressure on the continent. Despite this progress, there remains a significant subjectivity in the risk perception assigned to African countries. The Finance Minister said that his country is paying dearly for the unfair credit rating but insisted that a due process is being followed to resolve the crisis. Launched in 2018 with trade phasedowns commencing Jan. 1, 2021, the trade pact aims at accelerating intra-African trade and boosting Africa’s trading position in the global market by strengthening common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations.

June 03, 2024 08:27 UTC

State to commence phase five of Shakahola exhumationHomicide detectives have completed preparations for phase five of exhuming the bodies of victims of the Shakahola mass murder. Sources privy to the exercise told Nation that the exercise is set to resume on Monday, June 3. The Nation established that preparations were in high gear inside the Shakahola forest as DCI officers were setting up necessary logistics which were finalised on Sunday. In this phase, the graves will be located using the Global Positioning System (GPS) for easy identification and subsequent exhumation to hasten the process. It is expected that all unclaimed bodies will be buried in a mass grave within the Shakahola forest, according to detectives involved in the investigations.

June 03, 2024 07:52 UTC

Chad Daybell's trial has captivated the nation with its chilling details and complex web of events. Chad Daybell with his first wife Tammy (L) and Chad during his sentencing (B). Four of Chad Daybell's children are Emma Murray, Garth Daybell, Mark Daybell, and Leah Daybell, and a fifth child's name is undetermined. Chad Daybell's trialAccording to CBS News, Chad is facing a trial involving multiple serious charges. Chad Daybell's fast factsWho is Chad Daybell's mother?

June 03, 2024 07:50 UTC

Ahead of her tour, Capital's Jordan North, Sian Welby and Chris Stark revealed on Monday (June 3) the station would be launching the UK's first ever radio station dedicated to a single singer, and that singer is Taylor Swift. It’s the first time in the UK that a national DAB radio station has been dedicated to a single artist. Capital (Taylor’s Version) will play Taylor’s top hits from her critically acclaimed albums including; 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Red (Taylor’s Version), Midnights and folklore. The station will be bringing listeners all the latest on Taylor Swift as she tours across the UK and hearing from fans attending pre and post shows. RECOMMENDED READING:Capital managing editor, Brett Tobin said: “We were so excited to create this pop up radio station to celebrate Taylor Swift.

June 03, 2024 07:46 UTC

But one thing fans have always wanted to know is Crystal Kung Minkoff's net worth. Crystal Kung Minkoff at Housewives of Beverly Hills (L) and Crystal Kung Minkoff at the White House (R). According to Women's Health and Celebrity Net Worth, Crystal from Real Housewives' net worth is $30 million. These include:History of the World: Part II (2023) - In this TV series, Crystal portrayed the character Crystal in the episode Crystal - VII. (2023) - In this TV series, Crystal portrayed the character Crystal in the episode Crystal - VII.

June 03, 2024 07:40 UTC

Editor's Review DP Gachagua said that he had gradually healed following consistent prayers for the last one year. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has described himself as a peacemaker, explaining that his call for unity beginning with his home region Mount Kenya, is for the greater good of the Nation and its development. I came to office with bitterness but through prayers, and I thank my wife Pastor Dorcas over prayers, within one year I was a healed person. DP Rigathi Gachagua with his spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and Governor Kawira Mwangaza in Meru County. "On my unity agenda, it is not only for Mount Kenya region but the entire country.

June 03, 2024 07:21 UTC

President William Ruto has contradicted his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, telling MPs they are free to crisscross the country at will. Speaking during a church service at Amutala Stadium in Bungoma county, Ruto told the MPs not to stop moving around. President Ruto maintained, however, that it is only through moving around that the MPs can understand their role. The President warned leaders in government he claimed are advancing divisive tribal politics at the expense of services to Kenyans. Please, those of you in government, don’t take that route of tribal politics,” the President urged.

June 03, 2024 06:14 UTC

Dakota Fanning put on an elegant display as she attended the star-studded premiere of The Watchers in New York City on Sunday. The movie was directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, who is notably the daughter of critically acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. While on the red carpet, Ishana was seen crossing paths with Dakota Fanning and the pair paused for a few, memorable snaps together. The budding director was joined by her proud father, M. Night Shyamalan, who donned a classic, black tuxedo. Underneath, he wore a black button up with purple, floral details and slipped into a pair of sleek, black shoes.

June 03, 2024 06:07 UTC