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Japan nuclear plant operator may have underestimated quake risks

A Japanese nuclear plant operator said it may have presented data underestimating earthquake risks to regulators, as Japan moves to revive nuclear power nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.Chubu Electric Power's Hamaoka plant -- located in an area of central Japan at risk of a potential "me

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Venezuela's deposed Maduro pleads not guilty, insists still president

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court Monday, two days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in Caracas.Maduro, 63, told a federal judge in Manhattan "I'm innocent. I'

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Is your marriage on autopilot? Time to grab the controls!

Hi Chris,I worry sometimes that my marriage isn’t as secure as I’d like. Why might I be feeling like this? And is there anything I can do to feel better?InsecureChris says,Follow The Standard channel on WhatsAppHi Insecure!Marri

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Ten Kenyan women who defined 2025

In 2025, Kenyan women didn’t just make headlines; they made history. Across sports, activism, media, culture, and public service, women shattered ceilings, set records, won major awards, and took up space on both national and global stages.Their achievements last year reflected not only personal exc

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Setting intimacy intentions for the New Year

Let’s say your goal for the new year is prioritising intimacy. Then explore new ways you will engage with it. It could be getting lost in deep conversations with your lovebird.Or going for candlelight dinners before intimate pleasures. You could also tease each other, play romantic songs to set the

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Relief as parents allowed to seek Grade 10 placement review at senior schools

Parents and guardians of Grade 10 learners have received amajor reprieveafter the Ministry of Education allowed them to seek admission for Grade 10 learners at senior schools of their choice.This follows a second phase of placement review scheduled for January 6 to January 9, 2026.Get Full Access fo

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Die hard traitor: Why Junet is fighting Judas Iscariot label

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed is known for his headline-making traits and whenever he gets the mic, he always delivers, even in the most comical or absurd ways.But it is the matter of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election that has returned to haunt him and, despite tryi

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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