Sky News Australia rebranding as News24
On its 30th anniversary, the Sky News Australia channel has announced a new name and moved into new broadcast headquarters in Sydney. Every night you will still see Australia’s favourite commentators deliver passionate opinions about the biggest stories, and we’ll continue to bring you live breaking news coverage as the place where news is not just analysed, but where it begins,” added the company. Later this year viewers will also see a refreshed on-air look, relaunched digital products including a new dedicated website and app. Sky News Australia launched on February 19th 1996, becoming the country’s first 24/7 news channel. Itscross-platform content currently reaches some 11.3 million Australians each month.
Source:News 24
February 20, 2026 18:26 UTC
History and the law: Why judges break pens after death sentences
“Essentially, the accused is not beyond reform and therefore the death sentence is not merited.”The court was unmoved. The moment that drew attentionAfter pronouncing the death sentence, Justice Magare broke his pen, a rare gesture in Kenyan courts. Instead, it is a centuries-old judicial tradition used in some jurisdictions after delivering a death sentence. In medieval and early modern Europe, particularly in Germany, France and parts of Eastern Europe, judges presiding over capital cases would break a quill after pronouncing a death sentence. “A death sentence is the most serious order a court can make.”Despite its symbolism, the broken pen does not end the legal process.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 18:14 UTC
Nation Media Group Addresses Fears Of Job Losses After Deciding To Close Regional Newsroom
Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced plans to close its Mombasa bureau as part of a fresh operational shake-up. A photo of Nation Media Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Geoffrey Odundo. "We are building a more resilient Nation Media Group that is equipped to thrive in a digital-first world," Odundo went on. Nation Media Group has been undergoing a series of restructuring changes, beyond merely staff rationalization. The company’s advertising revenues have been hit hard by the rise of digital platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Source:Daily Nation
February 20, 2026 18:10 UTC
Lawsuit claims Nippon failed to avert fatal Clairton Coke Works blast
A cross-section of Batteries 13 and 14 is shown following the Aug. 11 explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. A coke battery, a large industrial structure, houses multiple slot-shaped ovens used to heat coal to 2,000 degrees to create coke for use in steelmaking. It was beneath that transfer area, in a confined space called the “basement,” that the high-pressure coke oven gas supply piping ran, feeding processed gas to both batteries. ‘Catastrophic hazard’According to the lawsuit, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires facility siting evaluations for plants like Clairton Coke Works. According to the complaint, Clairton Coke Work’s written procedures for exercising battery gas isolation valves allows for heating it with steam.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 17:03 UTC
ODM factions in epic war to take over Raila bases
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Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 17:01 UTC
Kanjama defeats rivals to win Law Society of Kenya presidential seat
Charles Kanjama has been elected as the president of the Law Society of Kenya. Kanjama has won the LSK presidential seat after garnering 3,728 votes. The biennial elections mark the end of the two-year term of LSK President Faith Odhiambo. The Law Society of Kenya 2026 elections started with a blend of early enthusiasm and significant procedural drama, as the premier bar association moved to elect its leadership for the 2026-28 biennial cycle. The polls were supervised by the LSK Elections Board and conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at High Court stations across the country.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 16:43 UTC
Ruto pledges Sh2 billion to settle Methodist University debt
President William Ruto speaking during a meeting with leaders from Methodist church in State House on February 20, 2026/PCSThe government will allocate Sh2 billion to settle part of the debt it owes the Methodist University during the next financial year, President William Ruto has said. He made the remarks when he hosted a delegation of leaders from the Methodist Church in Kenya at State House, Nairobi, on . Present were Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church John Maromba, Emeritus Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura, and other leaders of the church. President Ruto said the government will compensate the church for the property, which has been invaded by squatters, it holds in Nairobi and Mombasa. DP Kindiki highlighted the values of hard work and a saving culture, saying the Methodist Church is well-known for the virtues other religious groups ought to emulate.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 16:29 UTC
Haley Kalil Says She Never Named Ex Matt Kalil in ‘Two Coke Can’ Comments
The legal fight between model Haley Kalil and former NFL lineman Matt Kalil just added another twist, and this one centers on a simple claim: she says she never actually said his name. The filing pushes back against his lawsuit by pointing out that, while viewers may have made assumptions, she never directly named him when making the comments that later went viral. Haley’s legal team is challenging that logic, leaning on the idea that implication is not the same as identification. “Deadass… for our whole marriage,” she said at one point, explaining that they explored multiple options to fix the issue. Since retiring from the NFL, Matt has largely stayed out of the spotlight—a point his lawsuit emphasizes.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 16:08 UTC
Ruto: Why I had to plead with China over Kenya’s heavy debt burden
According to the President, Kenya had been forced into external borrowing largely because of a weak savings culture, noting that the country’s low domestic savings continue to expose it to costly foreign debt. “The reason why we roam capitals of other countries to borrow money is because we have refused to save our own money,” Ruto said during the County Assemblies Forum in Nairobi. “The money we borrow from China is the savings of the Chinese people. We had to go and tell them, this debt is too heavy, reduce the pressure because it is hurting us,” he said. Ruto questioned why the country should subject itself to such situations when it has the capacity to mobilise its own resources, pointing to stronger domestic savings frameworks in neighbouring countries.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 15:12 UTC
Media Complaints Commission rules photos taken in public can be used for illustration without consent
In its ruling, the Commission found that the image did not breach the Code of Conduct for Media Practice and dismissed the complaint lodged by Nico Otieno Nissen Magather. Media outlets can use illustrative photographs taken in public places for stories of public interest, without needing prior consent, provided no individual is unfairly identified or misrepresented. In its ruling, the Commission found that the image did not breach the Code of Conduct for Media Practice and dismissed the complaint lodged by Nico Otieno Nissen Magather. The Commission considered three key issues: whether publication without consent breached the Code; whether the image and caption constituted misleading or unfair presentation; and whether the publication violated the complainant’s right to privacy and dignity. "Finding no breach of the relevant provisions, the Commission concluded that the complaint lacked merit and dismissed it entirely," the Commission ruled.
Source:Daily Nation
February 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
Michelle Yeoh Makes History As First Malaysian To Get Hollywood Star – And It’s About Time
Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh finally got the recognition she’s deserved for decades – a shiny new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Yeoh is the first Malaysian to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in recognition of her significant contributions to the film industry. She showed up looking absolutely stunning in a bright yellow gown with green leaf embroidery, because why wouldn’t you dress like sunshine when you’re literally becoming a Hollywood star? She was selected as part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2024, announced in June 2023. READ MORE: Sandiwara: Michelle Yeoh Stars As Five Characters In Latest Short Film VentureREAD MORE: Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding Urged To Voice Support For Palestine As Part Of Malaysian ValuesREAD MORE: Michelle Yeoh To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame In 2024Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Threads.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 14:36 UTC
Ida Odinga: My net worth is Sh500 million
Ida Odinga before the the Departmental Committee on Defence Intelligence and Foreign Relations on Friday /HANDOUTFormer Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s wife Ida Odinga has revealed that her personal net worth is Sh500 million. During her vetting as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme, Ida, however, made it clear to the vetting panel that the Sh500 million is not the entire Odinga family's. There are things that belong to me Ida and there are things that belongs to the Odinga family but my net worth is about Sh500 million," she told the Departmental Committee on Defence Intelligence, and Foreign Relations. Ida appeared before a parliamentary committee for vetting following her nomination as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep). She outlined her passion for the education of the girl child through the Ida Odinga Trust.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 14:11 UTC
Six arrested in Coast crackdown, weapons and narcotics recovered
Six suspects have been arrested following an intensified security operation targeting violent criminal gangs in Coast region. The six were arrested in separate as security agencies moved to dismantle the gangs’ operational structures. “The seizure of weapons alongside narcotics highlights the compound threat posed by these organised criminal elements to public order and community safety,” the DCI said. The incident is said to have provided crucial leads that helped detectives narrow down on the remaining gang members and their possible hideouts. Members of the public have been urged to cooperate with security agencies by sharing information that could aid investigations.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 13:46 UTC
Nation Media Group Shuts Down Mombasa Offices
The Nation Media Group has resolved to shut down its Mombasa Bureau in its latest operational realignment. In an internal circular dated Friday, February 20, NMG Group Managing Director George Odundo revealed that the offices will be closed in March 2026. Odundo, however, clarified that the staff at the bureau still had their jobs, but would be working from home. "We are building a more resilient Nation Media Group that is equipped to thrive in a digital-first world," Odundo wrote. Mombasa joins the list of other bureaus that have been closed since 2022 in a bid to reduce office spaces and consolidate occupancy at the Nation Centre.
Source:Daily Nation
February 20, 2026 13:42 UTC
Kalonzo, Murkomen congratulate Kanjama on LSK win
Newly elected LSK President Charles Kanjama /LEAH MUKANGAIPolitical leaders and public figures have congratulated Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama following his election as the 52nd President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). Kalonzo also praised outgoing LSK president Faith Odhiambo for what he termed courageous stewardship, particularly her defence of constitutional rights and insistence on accountability during the 2024 Gen Z protests. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen also congratulated Kanjama on his win, extending his message to all successful candidates and contestants. "Wishing the very best also to the outgoing council members, led by Faith Odhiambo, who have done a commendable job," the CS said. "Congratulations to Charles Njiru kanjama for LSK president my kind request be firm like Faith Odhiambo," the legislator said.
Source:The Star
February 20, 2026 13:19 UTC