West Bengal Election results have come as a shock to Mamata Banerjee. As her 15-year rule ends, she has alleged a “stolen verdict” after her defeat in Bhabanipur. Claiming she was leading until the final rounds, Mamata has accused election authorities of manipulation, intimidation, and irregularities during counting. Meanwhile, Suvendu Adhikari delivered a stunning upset victory, breaching Mamata’s strongest political bastion and signalling a major power shift in Bengal politics.

A deadly shootout off Cuba’s coast has triggered a major international controversy after a stolen Florida-registered speedboat carrying American citizens was intercepted by Cuban forces. Four people were killed and six injured during the violent confrontation. U.S. officials confirmed that at least one American citizen was among the dead, while others on board were U.S. residents and visa holders. Cuba has accused the group of attempting an armed infiltration and claims some suspects were linked to past criminal or terror investigations.