 Hundreds of Kenyans have attended a memorial concert in Nairobi for those killed in protests against government tax hikes. President William Ruto has pledged to take action against police officers accused of using excessive force. Some of the largest ports in the southern US state of Texas have closed operations to prepare for Tropical Storm Beryl, which could strengthen to a hurricane before hitting the area. It is expected to make landfall early on Monday. BBC News.