An 18-year-old British man, Marcus Fakana, has been sentenced to a year in a Dubai prison following a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while both were on vacation with their families. The case has brought renewed scrutiny to the strict laws governing personal relationships in the UAE and the potential pitfalls for...
The tragic case of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl subjected to unimaginable abuse and ultimately murdered by her father, stepmother, and uncle, has left the nation in shock and sorrow. After enduring over two years of relentless cruelty, Sara’s body was discovered in her home in Woking, Surrey, last year, bearing dozens of injuries, including...
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has formally contested his extradition to New York during a tense court appearance in Pennsylvania. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, was arrested on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer recognized him and notified staff. As Mangione entered the courtroom, he was...
A call to ban first-cousin marriages in the UK has sparked debate in Parliament, with Conservative MP Richard Holden introducing the proposal to protect public health. Citing evidence that children born to first cousins are at higher risk of birth defects, Holden argued for legislative action during a speech under the 10-minute rule process. “This is...
TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app with over 170 million users in the U.S., is facing a potential nationwide ban. The platform, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is under intense scrutiny amid fears that it could pose a national security risk. Recent legal developments have intensified the pressure on TikTok, leaving its future in...
In a shocking development, hip-hop icon Jay-Z has been named in a lawsuit accusing him and fellow music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed by an unnamed plaintiff, the suit alleges the assault occurred at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
In a surprising turn of events,...
Nigerian superstar Banky W has embarked...
In a recent interview, Africa’s richest...
In a dramatic shift for the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation, just days after a comprehensive report exposed a history of abuses by John Smyth, a former church-affiliated figure with a prolific record of child abuse. Smyth's abuses, hidden for decades by systemic silence, highlight a tragic legacy of...
The Church of England is facing a significant internal crisis as Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby comes under intense scrutiny following a damning report on his handling of abuse allegations against John Smyth, a former church figure and prolific child abuser. Smyth, who is believed to have abused more than 100 boys and young men,...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to step back into the Oval Office, his next White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, has provided a glimpse into his early agenda. Speaking privately to a group of Republican donors, Wiles revealed that Trump plans to act swiftly upon taking office, starting by reinstating several key executive orders...
When COVID-19 began spreading across the U.S., it brought widespread isolation, uncertainty, and stress. Faced with sudden changes to daily life, many Americans turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, a trend that continued and even intensified as the pandemic persisted.
In a surprising development in U.S. politics, former President Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state. Known for his strong stance on foreign policy, especially regarding China and Iran, Rubio’s potential appointment suggests a continuation of a hawkish approach toward these nations.
After a year behind bars, Young Thug has finally regained his freedom, but his return hasn’t been without its share of drama and headlines. Not only did he receive a grand welcome home from none other than Drake, who reportedly gifted him a jaw-dropping $1 million, but he also ignited a fiery conversation in the...
In a shocking development, Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been arrested on charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting Lul Pab, the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo. Authorities say the arrest took place on October 25, with prosecutors claiming Durk and five members of his OTF crew orchestrated the 2022 killing of Lul...
