5 ways in which Kenyans honoured Raila Odinga

5 ways in which Kenyans honoured Raila Odinga

The death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, prompted an immediate public outpouring across Kenya and beyond. In the 24-hour period that saw his body repatriated from India, Kenyans have honoured the opposition leader in different ways, such as through state protocols, mass popular turnout, religious and cultural rituals, social […]

Spain's BBVA fails in Sabadell takeover bid

Spain's BBVA fails in Sabadell takeover bid

Spanish banking giant BBVA's hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Sabadell has failed, dashing its hopes of creating a new European sector colossus, the stock market regulator announced on Thursday. The leadership of Sabadell, Spain's fourth-largest bank, had persistently rejected BBVA's advances and recommended its plethora of small shareholders reject the bid.

BBVA's Sabadell takeover bid fails: Spanish regulator

BBVA's Sabadell takeover bid fails: Spanish regulator

Spanish banking giant BBVA's hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Sabadell has failed, the stock market regulator announced on Thursday, dashing BBVA's hopes of creating a new European sector colossus. The leadership of Sabadell, Spain's fourth-largest bank, had persistently rejected BBVA's advances and recommended its plethora of small shareholders reject the bid.

'Battlefield' video game sees big-time sales

'Battlefield' video game sees big-time sales

The latest installment of military video game "Battlefield" hit the market with sales rivaling that of blockbuster rival "Call of Duty," publisher Electronic Arts (EA) announced on Thursday. That is on par with sales reported for the October 2024 debut of the most recent "Call of Duty" game, a new installment of which is set for release next month.