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British Teen Jailed in Dubai Over Holiday Romance Sparks Outrage

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...

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Sara Sharif’s Tragic Murder: A Wake-Up Call for Child Protection Reform

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...

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Luigi Mangione Challenges Extradition in High-Profile CEO Murder Case

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...

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MP Proposes Ban on First-Cousin Marriages to Protect Public Health

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...

Fury in South Korea After Martial Law Announcement by President Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea erupted in political turmoil after President Yoon Suk Yeol's abrupt declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, an extraordinary move that he rescinded within hours amid fierce backlash. The decision, which evoked memories of South Korea's authoritarian past, has triggered widespread protests, calls for his resignation, and the resignation offers of his top...

Chris Brown’s Johannesburg Shows Ignite Protests Amid Concerns Over Gender-Based Violence

Chris Brown’s upcoming performances in Johannesburg have sparked a wave of controversy, drawing attention to issues of gender-based violence in South Africa. The singer, whose history includes a 2009 guilty plea for assaulting Rihanna, has faced widespread criticism and protests from women’s rights groups in the country.

Protests Gain Momentum

The announcement of Brown’s two shows...

Hunter Biden’s Pardon: A Break from Justice Department Guidelines

Hunter Biden’s recent pardon from his father, President Joe Biden, has sparked a heated debate about the fairness and consistency of the clemency process. The pardon comes despite the fact that Hunter Biden has not yet been sentenced for his criminal charges, which, according to the Justice Department’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, would typically...

Joe Biden Pardons Son Hunter in Controversial Move: A Political and Legal Firestorm

In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two high-profile criminal cases. This decision has sparked fierce political debate, given Biden’s prior public stance against granting clemency to his son.

The Cases Against Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden,...

Belgium Leads the Way: Sex Workers Gain Employment Rights Under Historic Law

Belgium has made history with a groundbreaking law that grants sex workers the same rights as workers in other professions. This world-first legislation provides sex workers with official employment contracts, health insurance, pensions, maternity leave, and sick days, recognizing their work as legitimate employment for the first time.

A New Era for Sex Workers

For Sophie,...

A $6.2 Million Snack: Crypto Entrepreneur Eats Famous Banana Artwork

In a bold and surreal twist, Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun has made headlines by eating the banana from Maurizio Cattelan's infamous artwork Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall. Sun purchased the piece for a staggering $6.2 million (£4.9 million) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York last week.

Art Meets Edibility

The original Comedian gained...

Trump Names Kash Patel as His Pick to Lead the FBI

President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced his intention to nominate Kash Patel, a staunch ally and vocal critic of the FBI, as the bureau’s next director. The decision signals Trump’s ongoing push to reshape the nation’s law enforcement agencies, which he has long accused of harboring bias and being part of a “deep state” conspiracy...