The incident at the centre of a murder charge against Cuba’s former president, Raúl Castro, is burned into the collective memory of both Havana and Miami. The US case, unveiled on Wednesday, accuses Castro and five others in the shooting down of two planes belonging to Cuban-American group Brothers to the Rescue in 1966 – killing four people, including three Americans. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has called this and other charges levelled at Castro “a political manoeuvre, devoid of any legal foundation”. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has since said Cuba poses a “national security threat” and the likelihood…
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President Donald Trump says the US will send an extra 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the move ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers in Sweden – adding the trajectory towards Europe becoming less reliant on the US “will continue”. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the decision was based on the US’s relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he backed during presidential elections last year. He did not give further details on whether the…
Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr, the US president’s eldest son, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she said in a social media post. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. Vanessa Trump said she underwent a medical procedure earlier this week and asked the public for privacy while she focuses on her health and recovery. She separated from Donald Trump Jr, with whom she has five children, in 2018. Vanessa Trump and US pro golfer Tiger Woods announced they were dating…
The hearing of the ongoing Kwa Binzaro murder case involving controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, Shirlyne Temba and six other accused persons continued Thursday before Lady Justice Wendi Micheni, with families of several missing persons giving emotional testimonies on the mysterious disappearance of their loved ones in 2025. The court heard heartbreaking accounts from relatives who described the final moments before family members vanished, leaving behind unanswered questions, grief and uncertainty. One of the witnesses, 19-year-old Bonface Ouma Ochieng, narrated how his father, Pastor David Ochieng Otieno, informed the family in March 2025 that he had secured a glass-fitting job…
US chip giant Nvidia reported yet another record quarter with sales and profits beating expectations, seemingly suggesting there’s no slowdown in sight for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Nvidia is a central player in AI infrastructure, providing chips to leading AI model developers including OpenAI and Meta, meaning its results are closely watched. The company said first-quarter revenue was up 85% on the year to $81.6bn (£60.7bn), while net income more than tripled to $58.3bn. However, shares in the firm fell 1.6% in after-hours trading with analysts saying investors have got used to Nvidia delivering stellar results and amid some…
A plane from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Canada after a passenger from the Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo boarded the plane “in error”, officials have said. US entry restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the deadly virus meant the passenger should not have boarded the Air France plane, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency told the BBC. Almost 140 people are believed to have died from Ebola in the outbreak in central Africa, with more than 600 suspected cases identified. Officials did not specify if the passenger was showing symptoms of the virus…
China has called on the US to stop using “coercion” and “threats” against its ally Cuba, after Washington indicted former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges. An American court has accused the 94-year-old former president of conspiracy to kill US nationals over the 1996 downing of two planes, an incident which killed four people and fuelled diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Caribbean island. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to exert pressure on Cuba and has openly discussed toppling its communist regime. On Thursday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the US should “stop threatening force at…
Beatbot AquaSense X and Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra are easy to compare because both sit in the premium end of home pool cleaning. They are not basic pool gadgets for someone who only wants a quick floor clean once in a while. They are designed for homeowners who want smarter automation, broader cleaning coverage, and less repeated manual work. Still, they are not aimed at exactly the same buyer. Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is more about advanced AI mapping, multi zone cleaning, and handling complex pool layouts. Beatbot AquaSense X moves further into premium convenience, especially for homeowners who want…
A 27-year-old suspect linked to an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring was arraigned before the Shanzu Law Courts following an intelligence-led operation by detectives in Mombasa County. The suspect, Almasi Rama Amos, was arrested by detectives from the Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Protection Unit (AHTCPU) alongside officers from the Regional Criminal Investigations Office (RCIO), Mombasa, after weeks of investigations into disturbing reports of child abuse targeting vulnerable young girls. Detectives trailed the suspect to his hideout in Nguu Tatu Estate within Concordia area of Kisauni Sub-County, where they found him in the company of three female juveniles. Preliminary…
The US Department of Justice announced that this week’s unprecedented settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over the leaking of his tax returns blocks the IRS from reviewing tax filings that Trump, his family and his businesses made in the past. Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement that shuts down current possible tax audits and investigations. The justice department, however, says the addendum is simply a customary waiver used in legal settlements. In January, Trump and his two eldest sons sued the IRS [Internal Revenue Service] for $10bn…
Indian politics has acquired an unusual mascot: the cockroach. It’s not the lotus of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s governing party, or the hand symbol of the opposition Congress, but the cockroach – stubborn, reviled and considered indestructible – which has recently become an unlikely yet relatable political symbol for young Indians online. The insect was thrust into the spotlight last week after controversial comments made by India’s Chief Justice Surya Kant. During a hearing, he allegedly compared unemployed young people drifting towards journalism and activism with cockroaches and parasites. He later clarified that he was referring specifically to…
The Democratic Republic of Congo cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. Preparations have been moved to Belgium amid the upsurge, which is thought to have killed more than 130 people. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern”, but said it was not at pandemic level. Jerry Kalemo, a spokesperson for the national football team, told international media that pre-tournament games in Europe would go ahead as planned, as the squad gears up for their first World…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it could take up to nine months before a vaccine against this particular species of Ebola is ready. Two possible “candidate vaccines” against the Bundibugyo species are being developed, but neither had gone through clinical trials yet, WHO advisor Dr Vasee Moorthy said on Wednesday. WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there have been 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths but numbers are expected to rise given the time taken to detect the virus. Speaking to journalists in Geneva, he said 51 cases have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic…
In today’s digital world, protecting your computer is more important than ever. As cyber threats continue to grow, viruses, spyware, ransomware, and malicious software are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Many users assume that browsing carefully is enough to stay safe, but online risks can still appear through downloads, suspicious emails, or unsafe websites. This is why free malware removal tools and a reliable Windows antivirus solution have become essential for computer users. These tools help detect threats, protect personal information, and improve overall system security without requiring advanced technical skills. Understanding Modern Cyber Threats Many digital threats operate silently in the…
A suspect arrested over the brutal murder of Kenyan gospel artist Rachel Wandeto was her regular taxi driver. And police now believe the driver identified as Josiah Njeru Njiri and his suspected accomplices targeted her because of money. He had taken her to several places including State House where it is believed she got money. The suspect knew she had received money from the places she visited on various occasions in recent past. “So he organized to get a share of it from her. We believe this was a main motive,” said a source who ruled out politics. The police…