US President Donald Trump has been ordered to answer questions under oath by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, with a federal judge warning that failure to comply with court orders could have serious consequences for his case. US Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett issued the deadline during a hearing in…
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, to pay approximately Ksh3.25 trillion over allegations that it misled the public about user data privacy and its business practices. The ruling follows a two-week trial earlier this year in which a jury found that Meta had repeatedly misrepresented…
US President Donald Trump has announced a new whistleblower programme to reward people who expose fraud involving government funds, promising a 1 per cent commission on the money uncovered, potentially worth billions of Kenyan shillings. Trump unveiled the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program at the White House on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, alongside Vice President JD…
The death of a Catholic priest after a large crucifix fell on him during Mass has raised a question extending beyond the tragedy itself: could the accident prompt the Catholic Church to reconsider its rules on displaying crosses and crucifixes in places of worship? Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, a 53-year-old Redemptorist priest, died on…
Reports alleging that federal investigators possess DNA evidence potentially relevant to claims against US Representative Ilhan Omar have renewed scrutiny of the Minnesota Democrat’s marriage history. However, the reported evidence has not been publicly established as proof that Omar married her brother or committed immigration fraud. A report published on October 19, 2026, cited sources…
A teacher who sexually abused 12 pupils over 11 years has been jailed for four years, after an earlier complaint against him was dropped by his school over “insufficient evidence” and the authorities were not informed. Martin Gallacher, 46, groomed and abused vulnerable boys at a school in Paisley, Scotland, exploiting his position as a…
US President Donald Trump’s emphatic endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s October 27 election could complicate Washington’s diplomatic efforts, sharpening questions about the administration’s approach to international justice as it seeks to reshape the role and authority of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Trump on Sunday described Netanyahu as a “Great…
Former US President Barack Obama has accused President Donald Trump’s administration of politically targeting Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, warning that efforts to challenge her citizenship could undermine fundamental principles of American democracy. In a statement on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Obama argued that the government must not use its authority to punish elected officials for…
President Donald Trump says Nidal Hasan will face execution by firing squad as scheduled, but the public will not be allowed to watch after the proposed livestream triggered bipartisan criticism over security, extremism and the consequences of broadcasting state executions. Trump has reversed plans to livestream the scheduled execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan,…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the former gang leader convicted of orchestrating the 1996 murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison, marking a major milestone in one of the most closely followed homicide cases in music history. A Nevada judge handed down the sentence on Tuesday, October…
