An interview with YouTuber Benn Jordan, who recently testified in Congress against license plate readers, on Flock, privacy, the surveillance backlash, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge)

Why Israel's claims cannot be accepted at face value

Why Israel's claims cannot be accepted at face value Submitted by Faisal Hanif on Fri, 10/16/2026 - 14:00 Any statement from Netanyahu, who has a long and troubling history of twisting the media to…

• Israeli government claims unverified, 28 out of 254 incidents lack public outcomes
• Historical pattern of Israeli military denying accusations until later proven true
• Netanyahu's exaggerated claims debunked, influencing public opinion and international reactions

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4 persons of interest arrested with 38.6 kg of suspected game meat in Laikipia

Four persons of interest have been arrested in Laikipia County after a multi-agency security operation found them in possession of 38.6 kilogrammes of suspected game meat.

• Four persons arrested in Laikipia County for 38.6 kg of suspected game meat.
• Joint operation by NPS and local security agencies led to arrests.
• Suspects from Weru-ine, Matanya Centre, Waguthiru, and Mitero regions.

1h ago ·peopledaily.digital

Finance Minister: IMF raises its forecast for Egypt’s economic growth to 4.7% in 2027

Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Egypt’s economic growth to 4.7 percent in 2027, up from its previous estimate of 4.4…

1h ago ·egyptindependent.com

Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle

Former Sale second row Hyron Andrews has died at his Johannesburg Lions’ team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.

1h ago ·kahawatungu.com