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Google News — World

Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel

Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel The Washington PostNorway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as tens of thousands mourn apnews.comRape-convicted Norwegian queen's son let off house arrest for king's funeral A NewsQueen Mette-Marit’s Son Makes Royal Appearance Despite House Arrest YahooChina expresses deep condolences over passing of Norway's King Harald V: FM spokesperson Xinhua

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KBC

EABL releases list of authorised distributors, partner nationwide

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has released a list of authorised distributors across the country, outlining the trusted channels through which consumers and retailers can access its products. According to a statement, the list has been released under the company’s “Committed to Quality, Delivered Through Trusted Channels” campaign, covers authorised distributors operating in different regions of Kenya. EABL said the move is aimed at helping consumers, retailers and other customers identify legitimate distribution channels and protect the quality, safety and authenticity of its products. The published list is organised according to regions, including Nairobi Metropolitan, Mountain and Upper Eastern, Coast and Lower Eastern, Rift Valley, Lake and other areas. In Nairobi, the listed distributors include Mega Shara Limited, Oresdy Investments Ltd, Tawa Company Ltd, Shujaa Distributors Ltd, Simba Wholesale, Delta Point Ltd, Poky Brothers Ltd, Nganga Wholesale and several other authorised distributors. The list also includes distributors serving the Mountain and Upper Eastern region, as well as authorised distributors operating along the Coast and Lower Eastern corridor. For the Rift Valley, EABL has listed distributors serving areas including Nakuru and other parts of the region, while the Lake Region list includes distributors operating in western Kenya. The company said its...

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Google News — World

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Celebrate groundbreaking of long-anticipated Blatnik Bridge project in Superior

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Celebrate groundbreaking of long-anticipated Blatnik Bridge project in Superior WisPoliticsGroundbreaking Held for $1.8 Billion Blatnik Bridge Replacement Linking Duluth and Superior Construction ReviewBlatnik Bridge connecting Minnesota, Wisconsin to undergo $1.8B reconstruction FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulConstruction kicks off on bridge connecting Twin Ports kare11.comTrump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Celebrates Groundbreaking of Blatnik Bridge Following USDOT’s Billion Dollar Investment | US Department of Transportation transportation.gov

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The National

Saudi Arabia expands AI capacity with AMD and Cisco

US tech firms AMD and Cisco, along with Saudi AI company Humain, said on Monday that new artificial intelligence computing infrastructure is up and running in Saudi Arabia.The new computing power will serve Humain customers in the kingdom and beyond, Cisco said in a news release. Humain chief executive Tareq Amin said the partnership with AMD and Cisco is a vote of confidence in Humain. “Putting this infrastructure into production demonstrates Humain's ability to build, operate and deliver advanced AI infrastructure at scale,” he said.Humain is backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The AI network is making use of AMD's Instinct MI355X graphics processing units (GPUs) and EPYC central processing units (CPUs).The future of AI will be built by people with access to open technology, skills and opportunity. Together with Saudi Arabia’s @McitGovSa and @DCOrg, AMD is proud to be helping developers and startups turn bold ideas into solutions that can scale from Saudi Arabia to the world. pic.twitter.com/VlJwOdVwnb— AMD (@AMD) August 31, 2026AMD chief executive Lisa Su said that bringing AMD Instinct systems online in Saudi Arabia was an “important milestone”. Humain will also utilise Cisco's Silicon One-based AI networking technology and N9000 Series platform. The venture between Humain, AMD and Cisco “remains on track” to roll out up to 1GW of AI infrastructure in Sau...

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Citizen Digital

Orengo defends presidential bid, says rivals within Linda Mwananchi fear competition

Orengo confirmed to Citizen TV that he is in the race for the outfit's presidential nomination alongside Sifuna, who has already declared his interest in the seat. Siaya Senator James Orengo speaking when he officiated the commemoration of International Widows Day 2022. PHOTO| COURTESYSiaya Governor James Orengo has hit back at critics within Linda Mwananchi who accuse him of undermining Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambition, saying the coalition must allow internal competition for its ticket.Orengo confirmed to Citizen TV that he is in the race for the outfit's presidential nomination alongside Sifuna, who has already declared his interest in the seat. The declaration has unsettled sections of the opposition camp, where some members argue the question of a flagbearer was settled long ago."I am going to run for president, which is not a crime," Orengo said. "In 2007 there was what was called the Pentagon within ODM. The five people who constituted the Pentagon were all presidential candidates."He rejected suggestions that his entry was designed to derail Sifuna."I am not spoiling it, because I am committed to having one presidential candidate," he said. "Those who are raising these fears are not democrats."The governor also disclosed that his position on the flagbearer question caused friction with fellow principals during the coalition's retreat in Limuru, Kiamb...

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The National

Apple's Tim Cook says his 'gratitude is endless' in last message as CEO

On his last day as Apple's chief executive, Tim Cook expressed his appreciation for the company and its customers. Less than 24 hours before his successor, John Ternus, takes on the role at Apple, Mr Cook wrote a brief farewell message. “Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO,” he posted on X, adding that he will remain at Apple as the company's executive chairman. “My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will ... thank you for being a constant source of inspiration.” He added that his “gratitude is endless”, and that he was excited for the next chapter. Mr Cook was named chief executive of Apple shortly after Steve Jobs resigned due to ill health in 2011, and many analysts saw the shoes of the company's founder as almost too big to fill. Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO. My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will. Thank you for being a constant source of inspiration. My gratitude is endless, and I’m excited for the next chapter!— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 31, 2026Despite being ousted from Apple in 1985, Mr Jobs had streamlined the company's bloated product line after returning in 1997, introducing the iMac, iPod, and iPhone and ushering in an era of cloud services. He took a firm close to implosion and made it one of the world's most recogni...

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Citizen Digital

Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan on five-year deal

"This is a surreal moment for me. Manchester City, with everything they have won over the past 15 years, are one of the most attractive clubs in the world for players," Allan told the Premier League club's website on Monday. Palmeiras' forward Allan (L) and Cerro Porteno's defender Marcelo Chaparro fight for the ball during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 football match between Paraguay's Cerro Porteno and Brazil's Palmeiras at La Nueva Olla stadium in Asuncion, on August 19, 2026. Brazilian winger Allan Elias, who until now played for Palmeiras, has signed with Manchester City, the English club announced on August 31, 2026.Brazilian winger Allan has joined Manchester City on a five-year deal from Palmeiras for a reported fee of £34 million ($46 million).Allan, 22, came up through the ranks at Palmeiras, starting off in the Brazilian club's academy before making 96 first-team appearances.This season, he has scored four goals and contributed three assists in 21 matches in Brazil's top flight, which Palmeiras are currently leading."This is a surreal moment for me. Manchester City, with everything they have won over the past 15 years, are one of the most attractive clubs in the world for players," Allan told the Premier League club's website on Monday."To be able to sit here today and say I have joined them is the proudest moment of my life."I love Palmeiras an...

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