Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, captured by US forces in a nighttime raid in January, said Saturday that they feel “steadfast” and “serene” in their first social media post from prison. Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three months, after American commandos snatched the pair from their compound in Caracas, and they have reportedly been without access to the internet or newspapers. “We are well, steadfast, serene and in constant prayer,” the pair said in a message shared on Maduro’s X account, though it was unclear who made…
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Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary as artificial intelligence challenges the Silicon Valley legend to prove it can deliver yet another culture-changing innovation. Steve Jobs, a driven marketing genius, and Steve Wozniak, who invented the Apple computer, revolutionized how people use technology in the internet age and built a company now worth more than $3.6 trillion. The two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps. Apple’s hit products — the Mac, the iPhone, the Apple Watch and the iPad — command a cult-like following,…
A controversial internet streamer who goes by the name Clavicular has been arrested in south Florida on a battery charge. Braden Eric Peters was taken into custody on Thursday by police in Fort Lauderdale after a battery investigation stemming from an incident last month in central Florida, investigators said. Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it on social media, authorities said. The BBC has contacted Peters for comment. Clavicular is primarily known for his role in an online movement called looksmaxxing, centred on maximising physical attractiveness. A 19-year-old woman reported…
Three Lebanese journalists were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, their employers have said. Ali Shoeib, a reporter for the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV, was killed in the town of Jezzine alongside reporter Fatima Ftouni and cameraman Mohamed Ftouni from the channel Al Mayadeen, according to the stations. The strike reportedly hit the journalists’ car just before noon local time (10:00 GMT). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had killed Shoeib, describing him as a “terrorist” from Iranian-backed Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force who had “operated for years under the guise of a journalist”. It…
At least 15 people died following a tragic road accident involving a lorry carrying logs and a matatu in Nyeri County. Police said at least 10 died on the spot while others succumbed to the injuries in hospital. Witnesses said the crash happened near Kimathi University along Nyeri – Nyahururu road. Police said the lorry swerved to avoid cyclists, leading to the collision on Saturday evening. The force of the impact caused severe damage, and several passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Others succumbed. Emergency services were at the scene managing the aftermath and facilitating the evacuation of…
Police in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County, launched investigations following the discovery of a young man’s body outside a nightclub in the Cheregei area. The incident, reported at around 9:00 a.m. on March 28, 2026, prompted officers from Menengai Police Station and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Rongai to visit the scene near Club 032. The deceased was identified as 23-year-old Benard Mugambi, a resident of Meru. His body was found lying outside the club’s main gate with a visible injury on the right side of the head near the ear, as well as bruises on the stomach.…
Police in Imenti East Sub-County, Meru County, are investigating an electrocution incident in which an unidentified man died while allegedly attempting to break into a residential property. A caretaker at a residence discovered the body inside a store within the compound. The caretaker reported that he woke up at around 5:00 a.m. on March 28 and noticed that the store had been broken into. Upon checking inside, he found the lifeless body of an unknown adult male holding a pair of pliers. Police officers, accompanied by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Imenti East, visited the scene and…
Players across Kenya’s justice chain have pledged to intensify collaboration in the fight against corruption, signaling a renewed, unified front against a vice that continues to undermine sustainable development, economic growth, and the effective functioning of public institutions. The commitment was made during the Justice Sector Dialogue held in Nakuru from March 23 to 27, convened by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as the lead agency in the anti-graft fight. The high-level forum brought together key stakeholders including the Judiciary, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Commission on Administrative…
Two boats filled with humanitarian supplies travelling from Mexico to Cuba have been located days after contact with them was lost in the Caribbean, organisers say. The boats were located by the Mexican Navy and the crews are safe, a spokesman for the Nuestra America Convoy said. He did not explain why the two boats – the Friendship and Tiger Moth – had disappeared. They are among several vessels that have sought to carry supplies to the island nation since the US imposed an oil blockade in January, prompting a chronic fuel shortage. The Mexican Navy has not commented on…
Bank of America has reached a $72.5m (£54.6m) settlement in a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation. The proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in October by a Florida woman who says she was abused by Epstein “on at least 100 occasions” between 2011 and 2019 and held two accounts at Bank of America at the direction of his business team. It alleged that the bank had “a plethora of information regarding Epstein’s sex trafficking operation but chose profit over protecting the victims”. In the court documents,…
2026 is shaping up to be a year of bold and versatile hairstyles for men. While natural hair has its limits, modern hair systems open up endless possibilities, allowing men to experiment with styles they could never achieve otherwise. Here are the top five looks that are trending—and why a hair system is essential for each. Full, Textured Pompadour The classic pompadour returns with extra volume and texture. Men with thinning hair or receding hairlines can achieve this style only with a hair system that provides fullness and lift, ensuring the look stays in place all day. Long, Layered Waves…
Most users assume that disputing a withheld payment or a wrongly reversed decision follows a straightforward path — complain, get reviewed, get resolved. In reality, the process is slower, more document-dependent, and more sensitive to jurisdiction than most people expect. Understanding how it works before you actually need it can significantly change how you manage your account and how effectively you handle a complaint if something goes wrong. The Internal Complaint Has to Come First No external body will accept a dispute unless it has already gone through the platform’s internal complaints process. This requirement applies across most regulated environments,…
Police in Migori County are investigating a tragic lightning incident that claimed the life of a 28-year-old woman in Awendo Sub-county. The deceased, identified as Cynthia Auma, was reportedly struck by lightning on the night of March 26, 2026, at around 10:40 p.m. during a heavy downpour accompanied by a thunderstorm. Police visited the scene and found her lifeless body lying on the floor inside her rented house. Neighbours told police that they heard a loud thunderclap and saw lightning strike the house before discovering that the woman had been killed instantly. Police confirmed that the body had no visible…
The National Police Service Kenya has confirmed that the death toll from ongoing floods across the country has risen to 103, following the loss of 15 more lives as of March 27, 2026. In an update issued on Friday, the agency said the latest fatalities were reported across multiple regions, including Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley, Eastern, and Central Kenya—areas that have been severely affected by intensified rainfall in recent days. The floods have also displaced an additional 105 families, pushing the total number of affected households to 2,795. Authorities warn that the situation remains volatile as heavy rains continue to…
A New York architect charged with seven murders in Gilgo Beach on Long Island is expected to change his plea to guilty, US media reports. Rex Heuermann, 62, previously pleaded not guilty in the killings of seven women between 1993 and 2011. Prosecutors have said they found DNA evidence that linked Heuermann to the crime scenes. They accused him of “methodically” planning the murders in “excruciating detail”. Heuermann is expected to appear before a judge on 8 April, when US media report he could change his plea. He had been scheduled to go on trial in September. Since 2010, police…