How Richard E Grant 'the nicest man in showbiz' has had a career revival in his 60s due to surprise catwalks, big roles and celeb selfies after the death of his wife - but he's in no rush to find love

Richard E. Grant has enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance in his sixties due to several high-profile roles, his love of celebrity selfies and his surprise catwalk appearances. The actor, 67, who lost his late wife Joan four years ago, has had a...

HT Kick Off: Diaspora delights

Sandesh Jhingan said it didn’t matter that he had never played Singapore. The only time India played the city-state after his international debut, Jhingan had reached on match day due to a problem with his travel documents. With a population of 6...

LESOTHO PARLIAMENT TO HOLD SADCOPAC 

Maseru, Oct. 12 –The Parliament of Lesotho will stage the Southern African Development Community of Public Accounts Committees (SADCOPAC) conference and Annual General Meeting at Manthabiseng Convention Centre from October 27 to 31. Speaking in an...

Department of Arts Spends 91% of Their Budget

The Department of Arts and Culture has spent 91% of its budget, mainly on internal grants supporting Eswatini’s creative sector, a new report shows. Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Department of Arts and Culture under the Ministry of Sports, Culture...

Burkina Faso : refus d’accueillir des expulsés américains, Washington suspend les visas

CamerounOnline.ORG | Le Burkina Faso a refusé d’accueillir sur son territoire des migrants expulsés des États-Unis, entraînant en représailles la suspension temporaire de la délivrance de visas américains dans le pays. Ce nouvel épisode illustre...

Burkina Faso Refuses to Accept U.S. Deportees as Washington Suspends Visas

CameroonOnline.ORG | Burkina Faso has refused to accept migrants deported from the United States, prompting Washington to temporarily suspend visa issuance in the West African nation. The move marks another episode in the deteriorating relations...

Burkina Faso Rejects US Deportee Deal as Washington Suspends Visa Services Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown

Burkina Faso’s military government has rejected a request from the United States to accept deported migrants and accused Washington of using “blackmail”, after the Trump administration responded by suspending visa services in the West African...

Burkina Faso Loses U.S. Visa Access After Refusing Deportee Deal

The government of Burkina Faso has rejected a proposal from the United States to receive deportees, including non-citizens expelled from American territory. The decision was confirmed by Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, who described...

In the News… Quick Recap of the Week ending Oct. 10, 2025

Here is a quick recap of the week’s news in Rhode Island, regionally, national and international, too – and passings of note. We hope this is helpful on keeping up with a busy news week. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Breeze Airways will begin an...

Kenya charts growth course with development of agrotourism products

Kenya is positioning itself to tap into the growing global agritourism market with an initiative to develop a comprehensive inventory of agricultural tourism sites across the country. According to the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), which is currently...

Weekend Sports Mirror: World Cup Qualifiers shake up global football as Malawi gain walkover win

The battle for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification delivered another chapter this week, filled with shock results, outstanding performances and controversy from October 7 to 9, 2025. While most domestic leagues are on pause due to the FIFA...

Penticton grandmother joins African solidarity

Penticton grandma Cheryl Halsted spent part of this year in South Africa and Eswatini, meeting with grassroots organizations supporting grandmothers raising orphaned children in communities affected by HIV/AIDS. Halsted was one of 16 Canadians who...

Watch: When African king landed in Abu Dhabi with 15 wives, 30 children and 100 attendants; Viral video resurfaces

Nearly 60% of Eswatini’s population lives below the poverty line, despite King Mswati III’s estimated net worth exceeding $1 billion/ Image: FIle An old video showing Eswatini’s King Mswati III arriving in the UAE with a large entourage has...

White House says in court that it could fire over 4,000 federal employees during shutdown. See a recap.

Postal traffic to US down 70% after duties exemption on low-value packages ended — 10:04 p.m. By the Associated Press That is the case five weeks after the end of the “de minimis” exemption that spared packages worth less than $800, according to...

Two years after Usindiso fire, survivors struggle in crime-infested ‘temporary’ housing

Many of the hundreds of residents of the Usindiso building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg who survived the deadly fire in the building on 31 August 2023 continue to face hardship and are still living in temporary accommodation or in buildings that...

Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways Fined as COMESA Cracks Down on Airline Passenger Abuse

The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has fined Zambia Airways Limited 2 percent of its total annual turnover for unfair treatment of passengers. This marks a major consumer protection action with direct implications for Zambia’s aviation...

Video Of African King’s Arrival In UAE With 15 Wives, 100 Aides Resurfaces

An old video of Eswatini’s King Mswati III arriving in Abu Dhabi has drawn attention to the African monarch’s extravagant lifestyle. The clip, which first surfaced in July, captures the king’s grand entrance at Abu Dhabi airport with multiple...

Newark Liberty International Airport Finally Responds Over Costly Passenger Visa Error

In a world where 10 to 12 million people fly every single day, mistakes are bound to happen. With nearly three million people flying around the U.S., it's no surprise that American airports see their fair share of drama. Many of these instances...

15 Wives, 100 Servants & A Private Jet: African King Mswati III’s Old Abu Dhabi Arrival Video Resurfaces Online

King Mswati III is Africa's last absolute monarch. An old video showing Eswatini’s King Mswati III arriving in Abu Dhabi has resurfaced, drawing renewed attention to the African monarch’s lavish lifestyle. The clip, originally shared in July,...

Burkina Faso refuses to take deportees as US stops issuing visas

Burkina Faso's military government has refused to take in deportees from the US as Washington suspended issuing visas in the West African nation. Minister of Foreign Affairs Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré questioned if the embassy's decision was...