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Image caption, Arshad Sharif was a well-known television host and investigative journalist.Article informationauthor, Natasha Booty and Ruth Nesovarole, BBC News, London & Nairobi8 July 2024 13:54 BSTUpdated 7 hours agoA Kenyan court has ordered the payment of 10 million shillings ($78,000; £61,000) in compensation to the widow of a prominent Pakistani journalist who was shot dead by police at a checkpoint almost two years ago. Arshad Sharif was a television host known for his harsh criticism of Pakistan’s powerful military and political corruption. Two months later, Mr Sharif’s killing by police in the Kenyan city of Kajiado sparked national outrage…

important A shift in the global financial system is underway, ending trends that have shaped the world economy for 53 years since 1971. This major change in patterns is raising alarm bells and calling for urgent financial preparedness.1971 was a landmark year when the United States abandoned the gold standard and moved to a fully debt-based monetary system. This move gave central banks control over debt and interest rates, creating a monetary environment that depended on the ability of governments to back their currencies through debt creation. However, recent trends indicate that this long-standing approach is no longer sustainable.…

Business identity platform Niva has launched after raising $3.3 million for its verification solution, according to a news release on Monday (July 8). According to the release, screening for fraud and verifying the identity of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by meeting domestic and international know-your-business (KYB) requirements has been a major source of friction. “The current process is almost entirely manual, flawed, varies significantly between countries and often requires weeks of email back and forth between Niva’s customers and the small businesses applying to use the product,” the release said. The company says it meets a growing need for…

France’s left-wing coalition of parties, the New Popular Front, made up of socialists, communists, environmentalists and the far-left French Indomitable Party, surprised election observers by emerging as the largest single force in the general elections called by President Emmanuel Macron last month following the European Parliament elections. The New Popular Front came in first with 182 seats, beating Macron’s centrist coalition’s 168 seats. In third place was Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its allies, much to the surprise of supporters hoping to repeat their European election victory, but its 143 seats was a significant improvement over the 89…

A Kenyan court issued a landmark ruling on Monday, finding the 2022 police killing of a Pakistani journalist unlawful. Two years ago, Kenyan police opened fire on Pakistani news anchor Arshad Sharif’s car, shooting him in the head. “The use of lethal force, including the shooting of Mr Sharif in the head, was unlawful and unconstitutional,” Judge Stella Mutuku ruled. Sharif was a fierce critic of Pakistan’s powerful military and ruling elite and an ardent supporter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is imprisoned in Pakistan. Mr Sharif’s widow, Javeria Siddiqui, who filed the lawsuit, welcomed the fact…

The left-wing coalition New Popular Front (NFP) won the most seats in the French National Assembly, thwarting fears that the far-right National Rally (RN) would win a landslide victory in parliamentary elections. The landmark victory on Sunday for the left-wing coalition — made up of the previously deeply divided Socialists, Greens, Communists and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s indomitable France — didn’t come easily. Since its formation last month, the NFP has come under fire from both centrist elites and the far right, demonized as a threat to the future of the republic. The media environment was also highly hostile, with the discredited…

TPT Global Tech and its subsidiary TPT Speedconnect have entered into a release and settlement agreement with American Tower to resolve a dispute over telecommunications tower leases and licenses. The agreement, effective June 25, 2024, includes American Tower terminating 51 licenses and reaffirming 11. TPT Global Tech will pay a settlement of $1.085 million to cover rent, legal fees and tower removal costs, which could add another $1 million. A judgment acknowledgement of up to $2.085 million in outstanding amounts has been agreed upon by December 31, 2024. The settlement will be funded by proceeds…

An apparel chain that caters to fans of professional sports teams has opened its third area store at the Lehigh Valley Mall.Rally House opened Friday in the bustling mall at Grape Street and MacArthur Road in Whitehall, an employee who answered the phone Monday morning confirmed. The store is on the main floor next to Macy’s, in the space that once housed Jennifer’s Unique boutique. The boutique temporarily moved to the lifestyle center before moving permanently to the space upstairs.Nationally, the chain reportedly has about 200 stores in 20 states. Regionally, in May, the chain announced plans to open a…

The US men’s basketball team is about to begin its quest for a fifth consecutive championship. LeBron James, Stephen Curry and co. will enter the 2024 Paris Olympics as heavy favorites, but while the U.S. team is star-studded — featuring NBA champions, Olympic gold medalists and future Hall of Famers — they’ll have a chance to warm up before the Olympic competition begins. From exhibitions to the big day in Paris, here’s a look at what’s upcoming on the USA men’s basketball team schedule. USA Men’s Basketball Team Pre-Olympic Schedule Team USA is scheduled to play five exhibition games as…

Northern Ireland’s party leaders have given the new First Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, a warm welcome to Stormont. “Constructive,” “productive” and “positive” were some of the words they used to describe the first meeting with a Labour prime minister in 14 years. Sir Keir met with the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, as well as representatives of the Executive and Opposition, at Stormont as part of his first official visit to Northern Ireland since becoming Prime Minister.He was accompanied by Hilary Benn, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, and his chief of staff, Sue Gray, a former senior…