New York Attorney General Letitia James has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. James appeared in court in US District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday during a brief hearing where her legal team asked for a speedy trial. Speaking outside of the courthouse after the arraignment, James accused Trump of using the justice system as a “vehicle of retribution” against her and other critics. She previously brought brought charges against others he considers political enemies. “There’s no fear today,” she said, as supporters outside cheered. On Friday, a…
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the US had carried out another strike against a ship alleged to belong to drug traffickers. The operation took place in the Caribbean Sea, against a group Hegseth identified as the Tren de Aragua criminal organisation. Hegseth said “six male narco-terrorists” were on board and killed. The US has carried out a series of strikes on ships in the region, in what President Donald Trump has described as an effort to curtail drug trafficking. Hegseth posted a video on X showing the operation. It begins by showing a boat in crosshairs, before…
In an era where visual content dominates digital interaction—whether through security cameras, social media clips, or live sports broadcasts—the ability to understand what’s happening inside a video has become more than just useful; it’s essential. Enter video recognition software: a rapidly evolving field powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning that enables machines to interpret, analyze, and act upon the visual data contained in moving images. Unlike simple image recognition, which deals with static frames, video recognition online systems process sequences of images over time, capturing motion, context, and behavior. This capability is revolutionizing industries from retail and healthcare…
A recall has widened for eggs sold under Black Sheep Egg Company and Kenz Henz labels, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in an updated advisory to consumers. The eggs sold by Arkansas-based Black Sheep and repackaged under the Kenz Henz brand in the Houston, Texas, area may contain the bacteria salmonella, federal regulators said. Published reports say the recall may affect more than 6 million eggs that had been shipped. The recalled Black Sheep Egg Company product is in 12- and 18-count cartons. These “Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs” have “best by” dates between Aug. 22…
President William Ruto joined those mourning the death respected State House Master of Ceremonies Sammy Lui who died at his Subukia home, Nakuru County. He died on Thursday October 23, 2025, his family said. He described him as a dedicated public servant and a veteran broadcaster. “From his early days as one of Kenya’s pioneer journalists at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation to his time at the Presidential Press Service, and later, as Director of State Events, his powerful voice was the familiar soundtrack to Kenyans.” “His sterling career influenced many who followed in his footsteps, and his huge contribution to…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to endorse former Gov. Andrew Cuomo ahead of the city’s mayoral election in November. Todd Shapiro, a spokesperson for Adams, confirmed the news in a statement to NBC New York, “As spokesman for Mayor Eric Adams, I can confirm that the Mayor will endorse former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for mayor and intends to campaign alongside him. The time and locations for their joint appearances are currently being finalized.” Cuomo and Adams, both longtime Democrats, each ran as third-party candidates in the general election against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a state legislator.…
Lionel Messi has signed a contract extension to extend his stay at Inter Miami through the end of the 2028 MLS season, the team announced Thursday. Messi, 38, initially joined Miami in July 2023 as a Designated Player on a two-and-a-half year contract, breaking league precedent and team records with his deal. The club announced the new deal with a video of Messi signing the contract on what will become the field of Miami’s long-awaited new stadium, Miami Freedom Park. “It makes me really happy to stay here and to continue with this project that, besides being a dream, has…
The Chinese Communist Party has named a veteran who has overseen anti-corruption efforts in the military to be the country’s second highest ranking general, just days after nine generals were expelled in a major purge. The appointment of Zhang Shengmin as second-ranked vice chairman of the Central Military Commission was announced at the end of a four-day Central Committee meeting. Zhang becomes the third highest official in the country’s top military body, after the first-ranked vice chairman and President Xi Jinping. The nine expelled generals were suspected of serious financial crimes, China’s defence ministry said last week. However, analysts said…
A National Basketball Association player and coach are among dozens of people charged in two investigations centred on illegal sports betting and mafia-linked poker games, the FBI has announced. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier was among six people arrested over alleged betting irregularities, including other players who may have faked injuries, according to reports. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, meanwhile, is one of 31 people charged in a separate illegal poker game case involving former players and organised crime figures. FBI Director Kash Patel called the arrests “extraordinary” and said there was a “coordinated takedown across 11 states”. Federal…
Changpeng Zhao, founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump. Zhao, also known as “CZ”, was sentenced to four months in prison in April 2024 after pleading guilty to violating US money laundering laws. Binance was ordered to pay $4.3bn (£3.4bn) after a US investigation found it helped users bypass sanctions. A White House official confirmed to the BBC Zhao has been pardoned, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Binance has been approached for comment. The exchange, which is registered in the Cayman Islands, remains the world’s most popular…
US Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have criticised a move by Israel’s parliament towards annexation of the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday, far-right politicians in the Knesset took the symbolic step of giving preliminary approval to a bill applying Israeli law in the territory, which the Palestinians claim as part of a hoped-for independent state. At the end of a trip to Israel, Vance branded it a “very stupid political stunt”. Rubio warned before flying to Israel that annexation would threaten President Donald Trump’s plan to end the conflict in Gaza. Israel’s prime minister called the…
At least 42 people have been killed in an oil tanker explosion in Nigeria’s central Niger state after the vehicle skidded off the road and crashed, spilling fuel, an aid worker has told the BBC. Another 52 people with varying degrees of injuries are currently receiving treatment at a hospital, said Abdullahi Baba Ara, head of the Niger state emergency service. Villagers rushed to collect fuel from the overturned tanker which suddenly exploded, setting off a massive fire that engulfed them. Tanker explosions are a recurring tragedy in Nigeria, despite repeated warnings about the dangers of collecting spilled fuel. The…
South African authorities suspended eight pupils linked to a case of alleged bullying that has caused national outrage. A video showing a horrific assault at Milnerton high school in Cape Town last week has been widely shared on social media. Several boys are seen repeatedly hitting a fellow pupil with various objects, including a hockey stick, hose pipe and belt. According to reports, the boy was one of nine allegedly assaulted. Angry parents gathered outside the school on Wednesday in protest and were dispersed by police firing tear gas. They were joined by members of political parties who announced planned…
A senior official of Tanzania’s main opposition party has been arrested amid a crackdown on dissenting voices ahead of next week’s general election. John Heche, deputy chairperson of Chadema, was detained while attempting to attend the treason trial of party leader Tundu Lissu. In a statement, Chadema alleged that the government planned to “arrest senior party leaders and detain them until after the elections”, which will take place on 29 October. The government has not responded to this accusation. Chadema said Heche was apprehended as he arrived at the High Court in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday. The party also…
Judges in Cameroon have dismissed calls for the partial or total cancellation of the heavily disputed presidential election, saying they will announce the result on Monday. Major cities in the country have been rocked by protests, with opposition supporters alleging that the 12 October poll was marred by irregularities, including ballot-stuffing. Judges on the Constitutional Council dismissed eight petitions, citing insufficient evidence of irregularities or a lack of jurisdiction to annul results. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner – a claim rejected by allies of 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking another seven-year term. Biya…