William Goldman, screenwriter of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men, has died aged 87. Goldman, who received Oscars for both of those films, also wrote Marathon Man, Magic and The Princess Bride, which he adapted from his own novels. His memoir Adventures in the Screen Trade is famous for his memorable declaration that “nobody knows ...

England are determined to reach another semi-final to top a “brilliant year”, says manager Gareth Southgate. A win over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday would give England top spot in their group and progression to the inaugural Uefa Nations League finals next summer. The Three Lions reached the last four of the World Cup in Russia in the summer – ...

A judge in Washington DC has ordered the White House to return CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s press pass after it was revoked by the US Secret Service. The judge’s order says that the pass must be reinstated as a CNN lawsuit against Donald Trump continues. Mr Acosta’s press pass was taken after he clashed with the president during a news ...

Stephen Barclay has been confirmed as the new Brexit Secretary as Theresa May seeks to fill posts in her cabinet. The MP for North East Cambridgeshire and Leave supporter had been serving as a minister at the department for health and social care. He replaces Dominic Raab, who resigned on Thursday over Mrs May’s withdrawal agreement for Brexit. A spokesman ...

GEARS Initiative Executive Director, McDonald Chipenzi says the Constitutional Court’s decisions to overturn High Court rulings  nullifying the elections of some Members of Parliament are lessons to future petitioners. Mr Chipenzi notes that valuable interpretation of the constitution and pronouncements by the Court has been made which would require serious reflections from citizens and electoral stakeholders, political parties inclusive. Mr. ...

Transparency International Zambia has called for practical solutions that will be able to reduce corruption risks in the mining sector. TIZ has also noted the need for stronger monitoring and enforcement measures that will enhance accountability and transparency in the mining sector. Speaking during the orientation workshop on mining for sustainable development combating corruption in mining approvals, TIZ Information Officer, ...

Police in Lusaka have arrested three Pastors for the theft of money. Deputy Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says Bishop John Nundwe popularly known as Bishop John General, his wife Pastor Maureen Kakwende and Pastor Paul Kambazo commonly known as Pastor Paul Fire have been arrested in connection with the theft of money belonging 43 year old Matildah Mwanza who had ...

The Constitutional Court has reversed the decision by the High Court to nullify the election of Nkandu Luo as Munali Member of Parliament. Professor Luo’s election as Munali MP was nullified by High Court Judge Edward Musona after losing UPND candidate Doreen Mwamba petitioned her election citing electoral malpractices. In his ruling which overturned the High Court’s decision, Constitutional Court ...

Leader of the opposition in Parliament, Jack Mwiimbu has stressed the need to accord Members of Parliament who die while in service dignified funerals. Mr. Mwiimbu is concerned that despite MPs being national leaders, their remains and funerals are treated like those of ordinary citizens once they die. Contributing to debate on a motion to convey the House’s message of ...

US actor Rob Lowe has said it has been “surreal” to learn that parts of Malibu where he grew up have been destroyed in California’s devastating wildfires. “A lot of my childhood memories of that area will never be the same,” he told the BBC’s Colin Paterson. “I know so many people who have lost their homes there,” he continued. ...