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...
Norway’s royal family is facing intense public scrutiny after the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was arrested in Oslo on Monday on suspicion of rape. The accusations have sent shockwaves through the nation, as the monarchy, often seen as a symbol of stability, is now embroiled in a criminal investigation that threatens to tarnish...
The world continues to mourn the loss of Liam Payne, the talented musician and former member of the global phenomenon One Direction. His funeral is set to take place on Wednesday in the Home Counties of south-east England, marking a somber moment for his family, friends, and fans around the globe. Payne, who rose to fame...
Wales is facing a homelessness crisis, with the number of people living in temporary accommodation reaching unprecedented levels. In 2023-24, 6,447 households—an 18% increase from the previous year—are residing in temporary setups like bed and breakfasts. Behind these statistics are real stories of resilience and struggle, like that of *Charmaine Denton, whose journey highlights the...
Renowned Nigerian disk jockey and music star *Florence Otedola, popularly known as *DJ Cuppy, recently delighted fans with a candid and humorous post on her social media. Sharing a picture of herself doing laundry, she captioned it: “Wifey material: doing laundry and trying not to break hearts at the same time.” The phrase “wife material” is often...
HMP Bronzefield, the largest female prison in Europe, is at the center of controversy as former inmate *Beatrice Auty, 28, speaks out about alleged sexual harassment and corruption during her incarceration. Auty, who served over a year behind bars for her role in a *£104m money laundering scheme, has made serious allegations against prison officers,...
Netflix made its highly anticipated debut in live sports streaming with a boxing match that pitted legendary fighter Mike Tyson against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The event, touted as a milestone for the streaming platform, drew a staggering 60 million households worldwide. However, the night was marred by technical glitches and underwhelming reactions from fans, leaving...
The world of ballet is reeling from the tragic death of Vladimir Shklyarov, a principal dancer with the illustrious Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. Renowned for his breathtaking artistry and captivating stage presence, Shklyarov’s loss marks a devastating blow to the global ballet community.
