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Rhyl Journal
6 hours ago
- Rhyl Journal
Kenyan court sentences men for aiding al-Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack
The court heard that Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali, both Kenyans, sent money and helped acquire fake identification documents for the militants, who died during the attack on the DusitD2 complex. Al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab, based in neighbouring Somalia, claimed responsibility for the daytime attack, one of its deadliest inside Kenya. It occurred six years after an attack killed 67 people at Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall and four years after an attack killed 147 students at Garissa University in northern Kenya. Al-Shabab has vowed retribution against Kenya for sending troops to Somalia to fight it since 2011, and continues to stage attacks in Somalia and Kenya. Judge Diana Kavedza during her sentencing said the judgment spoke for the survivors who deserve closure. She noted 'one of the most comprehensive counterterrorism investigations in Kenya's history, as law enforcement agencies pursued not only the attackers' immediate associates but also financiers, facilitators and logistical co-ordinators who enabled the attack'. Foreign nationals, including an American and a Briton, were among those killed in the 2019 attack.
Glasgow Times
6 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Kenyan court sentences men for aiding al-Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack
The court heard that Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali, both Kenyans, sent money and helped acquire fake identification documents for the militants, who died during the attack on the DusitD2 complex. Al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab, based in neighbouring Somalia, claimed responsibility for the daytime attack, one of its deadliest inside Kenya. Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali sat in the dock at a Nairobi court (Andrew Kasuku/AP) It occurred six years after an attack killed 67 people at Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall and four years after an attack killed 147 students at Garissa University in northern Kenya. Al-Shabab has vowed retribution against Kenya for sending troops to Somalia to fight it since 2011, and continues to stage attacks in Somalia and Kenya. Judge Diana Kavedza during her sentencing said the judgment spoke for the survivors who deserve closure. She noted 'one of the most comprehensive counterterrorism investigations in Kenya's history, as law enforcement agencies pursued not only the attackers' immediate associates but also financiers, facilitators and logistical co-ordinators who enabled the attack'. Foreign nationals, including an American and a Briton, were among those killed in the 2019 attack.
Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Apple CEO Tim Cook Confirms New Documentary on Lewis Hamilton
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that a documentary is being made on Lewis Hamilton, inspired by his story of coming from a working-class family who began his racing career in karting and went on to become one of the most successful drivers in Formula One. The topic of the documentary came up as Cook and Hamilton spoke about their roles in the upcoming F1 movie, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Joseph Kosinski, scheduled to hit theaters on June 25 (June 27 for North America). Hamilton serves as a co-producer in the movie, who was entrusted with the task of ensuring the movie maintains F1 authenticity. Cook highlighted the role of producing partner Apple Studios in the movie. The tech giant's film and television production division has been producing films since 2019. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari seeks shade under an umbrella in the pit lane during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Canada. Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari seeks shade under an umbrella in the pit lane during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 15, 2025 in Montreal, Hamilton spoke about his role in an interview, Cook admitted he was inspired by the seven-time world champion and shared his eagerness to share Hamilton's story with the world. He said: "Lewis is very inspiring for me. He came from a working-class family. He broke all of the 'then rules' about who was going to be driving and who couldn't drive. Started with a go-kart and now he's an F1 driver. That's an incredible life story. "Fortunately, we're also doing a documentary on Lewis, and I can't wait. I can't wait, because I think it's the ripple in the pond that will inspire millions of people." Further details about the documentary are yet to be known, especially Hamilton's role in its production. As for the F1 movie, the Briton carried a significant responsibility on his shoulders to ensure it portrayed the sport most realistically. Newsweek Sports reported Hamilton's comments on his role as a co-producer. He said: "I really wanted to make sure the authenticity was there, and it worked for both the younger and the older audience, and then making sure that the racing was true to what it is. "All the other drivers, all the teams, are relying on me to make sure that it does." Hamilton left no stone unturned to maintain F1 realism. He even checked if Brad Pitt was race-ready before filming commenced. The Ferrari driver added: "I really wanted to see, you can actually drive? He already had the knack. He really went in deep." Related: F1 Movie Breaks Boundaries with Apple iPhone Tech For Onboard Cameras
Straits Times
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Boulter battles past Kartal to keep Nottingham hat-trick bid alive
Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 19, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter reacts during her round of 16 match against Britain's Sonay Kartal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers REUTERS Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 19, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter reacts during her round of 16 match against Britain's Sonay Kartal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers REUTERS Tennis - Nottingham Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, Britain - June 19, 2025 Britain's Katie Boulter reacts during her round of 16 match against Britain's Sonay Kartal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers REUTERS NOTTINGHAM, England - Two-times defending champion Katie Boulter was given a real scare before battling past fellow Briton Sonay Kartal 6-4 1-6 7-5 to reach the Nottingham Open quarter-finals on Thursday. Boulter was pushed all the way by Kartal, who held a 4-2 lead in the decider, but the champion roared back to extend her winning run in the competition to 12 matches despite struggling in the heat. "I have so much respect for Sonay, she is such a tough competitor and I also know she's never going to give me anything at any point," Boulter said. "I know she's going to surpass me at some point, she's got the game for it, she's got the head for it. I'm going to have to face that fact. "But at the very end I just wanted to grit my teeth as hard as I possibly could and get myself over the line. I have such great vibes here but the heat was killing me today. "I am definitely proper British because I can't handle the heat at all." Boulter will face McCartney Kessler next after the American defeated China's Zhu Lin 6-1 6-4, and is the only British player left in the competition after Mingge Xu lost 7-5 6-1 to Polish sixth seed Magda Linette. Linette now meets Danish second seed Clara Tauson, who advanced after a 6-4 6-4 win over Russian Anna Blinkova. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
North Wales Chronicle
17 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Kenyan court sentences men for aiding al-Shabab militants in 2019 hotel attack
The court heard that Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali and Mohamed Abdi Ali, both Kenyans, sent money and helped acquire fake identification documents for the militants, who died during the attack on the DusitD2 complex. Al-Qaida-linked militant group al-Shabab, based in neighbouring Somalia, claimed responsibility for the daytime attack, one of its deadliest inside Kenya. Hussein Mohamed Abdille Ali sat in the dock at a Nairobi court (Andrew Kasuku/AP) It occurred six years after an attack killed 67 people at Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall and four years after an attack killed 147 students at Garissa University in northern Kenya. Al-Shabab has vowed retribution against Kenya for sending troops to Somalia to fight it since 2011, and continues to stage attacks in Somalia and Kenya. Judge Diana Kavedza during her sentencing said the judgment spoke for the survivors who deserve closure. She noted 'one of the most comprehensive counterterrorism investigations in Kenya's history, as law enforcement agencies pursued not only the attackers' immediate associates but also financiers, facilitators and logistical co-ordinators who enabled the attack'. Foreign nationals, including an American and a Briton, were among those killed in the 2019 attack.
