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The deadly train crash in Toledo has sparked fury across Spain, with thousands demanding accountability from the government.   On Wednesday night, around 1,500 protesters gathered outside the Transport Ministry in Madrid, calling for the resignations of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Transport Minister Óscar Puente. Demonstrators hurled bottles and flares, forcing police to use tear gas to disperse the crowds.   The anger stems from revelations that a control centre in Madrid gave clearance for the Renfe train to move despite knowing another train had stalled ahead. Puente admitted the decision was “inexplicable,” fueling accusations of negligence.   Political parties suspended election campaigning out of respect, but far‑right Vox refused, accusing rivals of “using mourning to silence criticism.” Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo declared, “Spain has the right to know what is happening with its infrastructure.”   With rail drivers set to s...

Molo MP Kuria Kimani has laid bare the truth about party loyalty in Kenya, insisting that politicians will always align with the winning side.   Speaking on a vernacular radio station, Kimani said he would defect to Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) “without hesitation” if it forms government in 2027. “In the morning!” he added, stressing that no politician willingly chooses opposition.   Kimani pointed to Kenya’s history of post‑election realignments, citing the United Democratic Movement (UDM) as an example. Once in opposition, UDM later joined government during Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure and is now part of Ruto’s administration. “This is a trend that has happened over the years,” Kimani explained.   His remarks highlight a culture where parties are seen as temporary vehicles to power rather than ideological homes. For critics, it exposes opportunism. For supporters, it’s simply political pragmatism. Either way, Kimani’s candor has re...

In a surprising twist, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has joined forces with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to demand transparency from IEBC.   The trio, often seen on opposite sides of the political spectrum, now share a common cause: voter registration in border counties. Gachagua revealed that they had agreed to confront IEBC together, insisting the commission must explain how many voters have been registered in areas like Wajir and Mandera.   “If they don’t, we will mobilize Kenyans to storm IEBC offices,” Gachagua warned, signaling a rare alliance that could shake the political landscape.   Observers say the partnership is unusual but strategic, showing how politicians can unite when electoral credibility is at stake. For many Kenyans, the alliance is both shocking and intriguing — proof that politics makes strange bedfellows.  

The meeting was not meant to be about Sifuna alone, whatever the weekend announcement suggested. On Monday, October 26, Rigathi Gachagua hosted Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County. According to the story, the discussions touched on possible political cooperation between the Kikuyu and Kamba communities, with leaders exploring ways to strengthen the partnership before the 2027 polls. That talk of building blocs sits uneasily next to the story's other thread. DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala reportedly announced on Sunday that the opposition had settled on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Kalonzo was reportedly surprised, and Malala, who was expected to help persuade him, did not attend. The story says the meeting underlined the need to avoid claiming the presidential ticket before a broader agreement. What it leaves open matters. It does not say what Kalonzo said about Sifuna, whether Malala explained his absence, or what the Kikuyu-Kamba talks prod...

The crowd at the Bumula burial put pressure on two Ruto allies, but the second one has more at stake. Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was reportedly pushed by some mourners to dance to Sifuna's campaign song and publicly back the Nairobi senator's presidential ambitions. He declined and reaffirmed his support for President William Ruto. For Barasa, this is a local contest as much as a national one. He is positioning himself for the Bungoma governorship in 2027 on a UDA ticket, where he faces Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi. Wanyonyi is associated with Sifuna's camp, while his brother, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, remains a Ruto supporter. The story says these divisions have exposed disagreements among leaders who otherwise back the same national administration. On Monday, October 26, a day before the burial, Barasa publicly criticised Wetang'ula, alleging that the Speaker was quietly supporting his brother's bid despite their shared association with Ruto. Bar...

Arsenal were knocked out of the Carabao Cup fourth round by League Two side Fleetwood Town, losing 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium. The Gunners had 78% of the possession and 26 shots, but could not turn that dominance into goals against a deep, well-organised defence. Fleetwood went ahead in the 21st minute through Loupalo-Bi, after what GOAL described as a lapse in Arsenal's defensive transition. Summer signing Viktor Gyokeres equalised in the 50th minute, shortly after the break. Arsenal's night got worse late on. Teenager Max Dowman was shown a red card in the 85th minute, leaving the visitors a man down for the closing stages. The shootout decided it. Gyokeres scored his penalty, but Bruno Guimaraes, who came on in the 82nd minute, missed his, and Fleetwood scored all five of theirs. Haughey scored the winner. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier could not save any of Fleetwood's spot-kicks. In GOAL's player ratings, Gyokeres was Arsenal's best perform...