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Kenyan hospital officials say Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei was set on fire and her ex-boyfriend died from burns in the attack.Dickson Ndiema ambushed the marathon runner as she was returning home from church more than a week ago, doused her with petrol and set her on fire. Local managers said the two clashed over a small patch of land in northwestern Kenya where Cheptegei lives and trains. Ndima died on Monday night in the intensive care unit where he was admitted with burns over 30% of his body.”He did die [burn] Dr Owen Menach of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital…

New video loaded: These Venezuelan election observers have received death threats. Now they are hiding.transcriptBacktranscriptThese Venezuelan election observers have received death threats. Now they are hiding.The New York Times spoke to several election volunteers from Venezuela’s opposition parties who found out that Edmundo Gonzalez defeated Nicolás Maduro in July. They fled the country after facing death threats from Maduro supporters.Anthony is hiding in this Colombian city on the border with Venezuela. He said that after volunteering as an election observer for the opposition party, he was targeted by paramilitary groups called “colectivos”, which are the main enforcers of Venezuelan President…

Skip the store-bought granola bars and just buy one of these High protein granola bars instead! With just 7 ingredients and just 25 minutes, you can whip up a fresh batch of homemade granola bars every week! It’s back to school time, one of my favorite times of the year! It’s like a fresh start when you might be feeling a little sluggish 3/4 of the year. Summer is still a few weeks away in Minnesota, but the crisp morning air has me excited for all the fun fall activities to come. My kids are back in “school” too which…

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ordered Apple to repay 13 billion euros (£11 billion; $14 billion) in unpaid taxes to Ireland. The European Commission accused Ireland of giving Apple illegal tax benefits eight years ago, but the Irish government has opposed repaying the tax.”The Court rendered its final judgment on the matter and confirmed the European Commission’s 2016 decision that Ireland had provided illegal aid to Apple and that Ireland must withdraw that aid,” the court said.The news comes a day after the tech giant unveiled its new iPhone 16 series.”This case has never been about how much…

Russian officials said they shot down 144 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight, in a wave of attacks that killed one woman, set residential buildings on fire and grounded Moscow flights.Moscow Governor Andrei Vorobyov said several apartments in two high-rise apartment buildings in Raminskoye, in the Moscow region, were set on fire.Vorobyov said that a 46-year-old woman in Ramenskoye died, three people were injured, and 43 others were evacuated to temporary accommodation centers.Ukraine has so far not commented on the attack.The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that of the 144 drones intercepted by its air defense systems, half were…

A gym is a place where people go to get fit and participate in structured exercise. However, the thought of going can be daunting. Luckily, there are nine alternative activities to help you stay healthy and active without a membership. Discover these activities to help you achieve your fitness goals. 3 Activities to Do at Home Don’t have a company? no problem. Explore these fun activities you can do alone at home. 1. Exercise at home Go to your backyard and do some simple exercise like walking, jogging, jumping jacks, or jumping rope. Consider the surface and make sure…

Hamas civil defense authorities said that Israeli attacks on designated humanitarian areas have killed at least 40 people in southern Gaza and injured dozens more.The Israeli military said its aircraft struck a Hamas militants operations center in Khan Younis and that it was taking steps to reduce the risk of harming civilians.Local residents said the three attacks targeted the tents of displaced people in the Mawasi humanitarian zone west of Khan Younis city, causing huge craters seven meters deep.”Forty people were killed, more than 60 were injured and many are still under the rubble,” the director of operations for Hamas’s…

Getty ImagesAndy King (left) and Billy McFarland (right), 2014An investor in the disastrous Fyre Festival has issued a warning to anyone interested in taking part in the planned relaunch: “Proceed with caution.”Andy King’s comments follow the announcement of Fyre II by Billy McFarland, who was recently released from prison for defrauding millions of dollars from the original film.Mr King, who lost $1 million in the initial disaster, told the BBC that MacFarlane “had a reputation for being the biggest flop in pop culture and he wanted to turn it around. But I’m not sure he was doing it right.”McFarland, 32,…

AFPYouth football players listen to the Russian national anthem before a match. Artists painted portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin on a wall during a nearby graffiti festival. Welcome to Burkina Faso, one of the African countries where Russia is ramping up its presence to gain influence.The BBC has uncovered evidence that Russia is using media and cultural initiatives to attract African journalists, influencers and students while spreading misleading messages.The events are promoted by Africa Initiative, a newly formed Russian media organization that defines itself as “an information bridge between Russia and Africa.” It inherited a structure previously established by…

Getty ImagesJames Earl Jones, 2015Hollywood actor and voice of Darth Vader James Earl Jones has died at the age of 93, his agent said.He died early Monday morning surrounded by his family, agent Barry McPherson said. Jones has starred in dozens of films, including “Field of Dreams,” “Coming to America” ​​and “Conan the Barbarian.” He is best known for giving the Star Wars supervillain Darth Vader his distinctive raspy voice.Mark Hamill, who plays Vader’s son Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars,” posted “RIP Dad” along with a heartbroken emoji when he shared news reports about the death.Jones also voiced Mufasa in…