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Rihanna targeted? Woman arrested after shooting outside pop star's mansion

Police say the suspect parked a white Tesla outside the singer’s luxury property in Beverly Hills before allegedly firing seven gunshots toward the residence and then speeding away.

Football madness: 23 red cards in violent clash in Brazil final

A violent brawl took place as 23 players were sent off in a final in Brazil, as European football icon Hulk punched an opposition player in unsavoury scenes

Mystery as missing Kenyan student found dead in UK river

Edna, who was pursuing her postgraduate studies at York St John University, had been missing after reportedly leaving her residence in Wraysbury for a walk and never returning.

Send rich kids to war: Killer Mike says in a fiery take on U.S. conflicts

Killer Mike said he is tired of seeing working-class families bear the human cost of war while political and economic elites remain far removed from the front lines.

I gave them fare to go back home: President Museveni Jokes About Meeting Kenyan Gen Z 'Riot Experts'

According to the veteran leader, some Ugandans had urged the young activists to first seek an audience with him before attempting any demonstrations.

Kenyan nurse charged in U.S. over alleged assault of disabled patient

According to an arrest affidavit, the case dates back to January 2025 when police were called to the hospital after a patient reported that she had been sexually assaulted while under medical care.

New England Patriots to release Stefon Diggs after one season amid salary cap concerns

According to NFL, Tom Pelissero, the franchise has already informed the four-time Pro Bowl receiver that he will be released when the new NFL league year begins on March 11.

Britney Spears arrested for driving under influence

Pop star Britney Spears was arrested for suspected DUI in Ventura County, California, amid ongoing personal and legal struggles.

Pope Leo XIV warns priests against using AI for sermons: "Temptation to avoid"

Pope Leo XIV has told Catholic priests to avoid using AI for sermons, urging them to preach from personal faith and real-life experience instead.

US Marine veteran ejected from Senate hearing after staging anti-Iran war protest

Former US Marine Brian McGinnis was forcibly removed from a Senate Armed Services hearing after protesting a potential Iran war, drawing both arrests and public praise for speaking out.

Supacell star actor Ghetts sentenced to 12 years after fatal hit-and-run

Supacell actor Ghetts has been jailed for 12 years and banned from driving for 17 years after admitting responsibility for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 20-year-old student in London.

Bizarre goat-tossing ritual in India draws online shock, outrage

A viral video from Tamil Nadu showing baby goats being tossed during a ritual has sparked widespread outrage online, with activists condemning the practice as extreme animal cruelty.

Inside Israel's covert surveillance operation that eliminated Ali Khamenei

Israeli intelligence allegedly spent years hacking Tehran’s traffic cameras and mobile networks, to build a detailed “pattern of life” on Ali Khamenei before a precision strike.

Hillary Clinton threatens to walk out of hearing after photo leaked during Epstein probe

Hillary Clinton threatened to end her closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee after a photo of the deposition was leaked on social media.

Kim Jong Un drives massive nuclear-capable rocket launcher in Pyongyang parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un drove a 600mm nuclear-capable rocket launcher in Pyongyang and showcased a massive military parade, while pledging to expand the country’s nuclear arsenal.

Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing over viral hot tub photo in Epstein files

Former US President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing and said a viral hot tub photo linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files was taken during a Brunei trip without his knowledge.

PHOTOS: Mexican cartel king El Mencho buried in gold coffin under heavy security

Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was killed in a raid after a tip-off and buried under heavy security, sparking brief violence across several regions.

Inside the life, influence of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late supreme leader for more than three decades, shaped the Islamic Republic through war, ideological consolidation, regional confrontation, and strict domestic control.

Wealthy travellers pay up to Sh18m in private jet fees amid UAE flight cancellations

Thousands of passengers are stranded after Dubai International Airport closures, with affluent travellers spending up to Sh18 m on private jets or enduring 10-hour drives.

Iran state TV allegedly hacked with foreign speeches amid air strikes

Iran’s state television was allegedly hacked on Sunday, reportedly airing speeches by Trump andNetanyahu amid reports of joint US-Israeli air strikes.