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US President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, in a reversal from his previous position. “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday night. The shift from days of Trump fighting the proposal comes as the House is expected to hold a vote this week on legislation that would force the Justice Department to release the files to the public. Supporters of the proposal appear to have enough votes to pass the House, though it is unclear whether…

A bridge collapsed at a cobalt mine in southeast Democratic Republic of Congo killing at least 32 wildcat miners, a regional government official said Sunday. The bridge came down Saturday onto a flooded zone at the mine in Lualaba province, Roy Kaumba Mayonde, the provincial interior minister, told reporters. He said 32 bodies had been recovered and more were being searched for. The DRC produces more than 70 percent of the world supply of cobalt, which is essential for batteries used in electric cars, many laptop computers and mobile phones. More than 200,000 people are estimated to be working in…

Cartel de los Soles, a group the US alleges is led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, will be designated a terrorist organisation, the US State Department has said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on Sunday announcing that the group will be considered a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) from 24 November. It means that Maduro will effectively be designated a terrorist as well, because the US alleges he heads the Cartel de los Soles, an accusation Maduro strongly denies. It is the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce drug trafficking and put pressure on Maduro, as the…

Kris Boyd, a cornerback for American football team the New York Jets, was shot in the abdomen early Sunday, according to US media. The 29-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital, the New York Police Department told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. The NYPD did not name Boyd as the victim, but a spokesperson for the Jets confirmed to the BBC that Boyd had been shot. At around 02:00 local time (07:00 GMT) on Sunday morning, police received a 911 call about a shooting in midtown Manhattan. Police responded to a location outside a high-end restaurant called Sei…

Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is reiterating her calls for the release of all Epstein files, after US President Donald Trump called her a “traitor” and said he no longer supports her. Speaking to CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, Greene told host Dana Bash that while she still supports the president, she does not agree with his efforts to keep the Epstein files under wraps. She said Trump’s attacks on her are not just perpetuating toxic in-fighting in politics, but also putting her safety at risk. “He called me a traitor, and that is so extremely wrong, and…

Japanese tourism and retail stocks fell on Monday after China warned its citizens not to travel to the country as Tokyo and Beijing remain locked in a row over Taiwan. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has been a vocal critic of China and its military activities in the region, suggested this month Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan. Shares in cosmetics company Shiseido plunged nearly 10% while department store chain Takashimaya and the owner of global fashion chain Uniqlo fell more than 5% in early trading. China has consistently ranked among the top sources of tourists…

Political parties in Kenya have many lessons to learn from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), President William Ruto has said. Ruto pointed out that ODM had remained a strong movement in the past 20 years because it had risen above personality, regional and tribal politics, retaining its presence and vibrancy in every part of the country. He noted that strong national political parties are the foundation of democracy, without which there cannot be a strong democratic state. Speaking at the ODM Founders Dinner during the party’s three day, 20th anniversary celebration in Mombasa County on Saturday evening, he congratulated ODM…

Police are investigating an incident where a teacher was found dead after a drowning incident in West Kanyamkogo, Uriri, Migori County. The victim was a teacher at Chief Kawasa Primary School and was identified as Douglas Okita, police said. He is said to have drowned at river Onyani in Kajulu area. The circumstances surrounding the drowning were not clear, police said. The body was retrieved and taken to a local mortuary pending other procedures. In Tetu, Nyeri County, one Gerald Gachugu Muriithi, 75 was found dead in a man-made dam. The body was found in the dam hours after he…

Two suspected traffickers were Saturday night arrested with elephant tusks in Nyahururu Town. Police said the arrests were made at Kwa Wanjiku area and the suspects had five pieces of elephant tusks weighing about 18 kilos and valued at Sh3.8 million. They were detained at a local police station pending arraignment on November 17, 2025, police said. Cases of trafficking of elephant tusks have been rampant despite tough laws governing the same. Police said the suspect will be charged with the offence of being in Possession of Wildlife Trophies of Endangered Species Contrary to Section 92(4) of the Wildlife Conservation…

Nairobi West Member of County Assembly (MCA) Rex Omolleh claims he was attacked on Sunday dawn after confronting a group of people allegedly erecting billboards in his ward without authorisation. According to Omolleh, he was travelling back to Nairobi from Mombasa when he spotted the individuals installing the structures. He says he stopped to inquire about the activity, only for the group — described as “goons” — to turn on him. The MCA alleges the men were working without approval from the Nairobi City County government and insists the installation was illegal. He said the confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in…

Detectives are investigating an incident where a 39-year-old man collapsed and died after leaving a gym in Eastleigh, Nairobi. According to the police, Ali Abdile Mohamed had left a gym at the BBS Mall in the morning when he collapsed. He collapsed outside the mall where he planned to board a motor vehicle for his home. He was rushed to a hospital in South C where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures. Elsewhere in Miwani, Kisumu County, police are investigating the discovery of a body of a…

A couple was killed in a road accident along the Ndumberi-Tinganga Road, Kiambu County. Their one and half-year-old son was injured and admitted in hospital, police said of the November 15, 2025 incident. This was after their motorcycle was involved in a road crash. The motorcycle clashed with a salon car. The driver of the salon car escaped the scene in fear of being attacked by other riders. Police arrived at the scene and moved the bodies to the mortuary pending investigations and autopsy. The car and the motorcycle were towed to the local police station pending other procedures. And…

A suspected thug was shot and killed in a failed robbery in Nairobi’s Korogocho slums. Police said they recovered a home-made pistol, a dagger and stolen mobile phone from the suspect. The incident happened after a group had attacked a woman and robbed him of his mobile phone. This prompted the victims to raise an alarm which alerted the attention of the police on patrol. The team responded there and managed to fatally shoot one suspect as his accomplices escaped on foot in the Friday night drama in Kisumu Ndogo area. A man was injured in the drama and taken…

Detectives are investigating an incident where a 73-year-old man was found dead after being attacked by a mob in a clash over control of businesses at Gul Min Augo beach in Bondo, Siaya County. Dennis Ambrose Achieng succumbed to his injuries following the November 15 incident, police said. He had hired six bounces to help him in his mission but the group was ambushed and attacked. This left Achieng dead. The assailants later laid barricades on the road leading to the scene to stop police from accessing it. The six bouncers were later rescued by police who responded there. The…

At least 120 people – 100 of them police officers – have been injured in clashes during anti-government protests in Mexico City, police said. Thousands of demonstrators marched in the Mexican capital on Saturday to protest against violent crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government. Sheinbaum said the marches, which also took place in other cities, had been funded by right-wing politicians who oppose her government. The rally was organised by Gen Z youth groups, drawing support from citizens protesting against high-profile killings, including the assassination just weeks ago of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo – who had called for tough action…