Court Drops CHarges Against Friend Blamed For Liam Payne Death
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Court Drops CHarges Against Friend Blamed For Liam Payne Death

Manslaughter charges against Rogelio "Roger" Nores and two hotel staff members related to Liam Payne's death in Buenos Aires have been dismissed by appeal court judges, overturning the December charges. The One Direction singer died last October after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Argentina's capital. Following the dismissal, Nores told Rolling Stone: "Glad this is finally over. I'm happy I'm now going to be able to travel to the UK and say goodbye to my friend." His lawyer Rafael Cuneo Libarona welcomed the reversal, stating: "We have always maintained that Rogelio Nores was not responsible for Liam Payne's death. He was only his friend and had no duty or legal obligation to ensure his safety." The dropped charges also apply to hotel security head Gilda Martin and chief receptionist Esteban Grassi, who made the emergency […]

Spain Football Boss Found Guilty In World Cup Kiss Scandal
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Spain Football Boss Found Guilty In World Cup Kiss Scandal

Spain's High Court has ruled that former football federation president Luis Rubiales is guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup victory celebration. He has been ordered to pay a fine exceeding €10,000 (£8,275) but was acquitted of coercion charges. The incident occurred as Spain's team received their medals after defeating England in Sydney. Rubiales grabbed Hermoso by the head and kissed her on the lips, an action that was broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide and sparked widespread protests demanding his resignation. During court proceedings, Rubiales maintained that he was "absolutely sure" of receiving Hermoso's consent, describing the kiss as an "act of affection" that was "completely spontaneous." However, Hermoso testified that she never gave permission for the kiss, stating that it had "stained one of the happiest days of my life." Prosecutors […]

Delta Airline Offers Passengers On Crashed Toronto Plane $30,000 Each
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Delta Airline Offers Passengers On Crashed Toronto Plane $30,000 Each

Delta Air Lines has offered $30,000 to each person aboard a flight that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday, with all passengers and crew surviving the dramatic incident. The plane erupted in flames while skidding along the runway before flipping over. Remarkably, most passengers walked away unharmed, though 21 were taken to hospital. By Wednesday morning, all but one had been released. The flight, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members from Minneapolis, ended in a dramatic crash that remains under investigation. Delta confirmed the compensation offer comes with no conditions and doesn't affect passengers' legal rights. Emergency responders and the flight crew received praise for their swift evacuation of the aircraft. The plane's safety features were credited for preventing casualties. Delta CEO Ed Bastian told CBS News that the crew was experienced and well-trained, performing "heroically, but also as expected" […]

Hamas Returns First Dead Hostage As Grief Grips Israel
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Hamas Returns First Dead Hostage As Grief Grips Israel

Israel has received the bodies of four hostages who were captured during Hamas's October 7 attack. This marks the first return of deceased captives since the ceasefire began last month. The bodies are reportedly those of Shiri Bibas, 33, her two young sons (aged five and two), and Oded Lifschitz, 84, a peace activist. Israeli authorities await forensic confirmation of their identities. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed national anguish, stating "the heart of the entire nation is torn." In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Hamas staged a ceremonial handover, displaying four black coffins on a decorated stage before crowds. Red Cross officials processed documentation alongside Hamas fighters before transferring the coffins to Israeli forces. Israelis lined streets waving national and yellow hostage-support flags as police transported the bodies to Jaffa's Abu Kabir forensic institute. The Bibas family's fate has particularly moved Israel. […]

Gunman Who Shot Israelis In Miami Claims He Thought Victims Were Palestinians
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Gunman Who Shot Israelis In Miami Claims He Thought Victims Were Palestinians

A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting two Israeli visitors in Miami Beach, Florida. According to police, Mordechai Brafman told authorities he believed he was targeting Palestinians when he opened fire. Brafman was booked into Miami-Dade County Corrections on Sunday facing two counts of attempted murder. The arrest report states that Brafman "spontaneously stated that while he was driving his truck, he saw two Palestinians and shot and killed both." Both victims, reported by local media to be a Jewish father and son visiting from Israel, survived the attack with non-fatal injuries. One sustained a shoulder wound while the other was hit in the forearm. One victim, identified as Ari Revay, described the sudden attack in an interview with WPLG Local 10. Through translation provided by his cousin, Revay recounted: "'Boom, boom, boom' and he randomly […]

Privacy Fears Spark As Musk Team Pushes For Access To US Taxpayers' Data
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Privacy Fears Spark As Musk Team Pushes For Access To US Taxpayers’ Data

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking access to the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), according to multiple media reports. This system contains sensitive taxpayer information including Social Security numbers, addresses, property records, and salary details of millions of Americans. As of Sunday evening, DOGE had not yet gained access to the system, according to several news outlets including The Associated Press, CNN, The New York Times, and the Washington Post. White House spokesperson Harrison Fields defended the effort, stating that direct access to the IRS database was necessary to identify "deeply entrenched" waste, fraud, and abuse in government. "DOGE will continue to shine a light on the fraud they uncover as the American people deserve to know what their government has been spending their hard-earned tax dollars on," Fields said. Democratic lawmakers have […]

Bus Plunges Nearly 800 Meters Down Bolivian Mountain Killing Over 30 Passengers
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Bus Plunges Nearly 800 Meters Down Bolivian Mountain Killing Over 30 Passengers

A fatal bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia has claimed the lives of more than 30 people, according to police reports. The vehicle fell almost 800 meters (2625 feet) into a ravine in the southwestern district of Yocalla. Fourteen people survived the crash with injuries, including four children, as confirmed by a local hospital official in a video statement. The accident occurred on the route connecting the cities of Potosí and Oruro. Police colonel Victor Benavides told AFP news agency that investigators believe excessive speed likely caused the crash, with the driver "unable" to maintain control of the bus. This incident appears to be Bolivia's deadliest road accident reported since 2024 so far. Local news outlet Unitel indicated that several survivors sustained serious injuries. Road safety remains a persistent concern in Bolivia, particularly in mountainous regions with hazardous […]

Passengers Escape Upside Down Plane After Dramatic Airport Crash
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Passengers Escape Upside Down Plane After Dramatic Airport Crash

Title: "Passengers Escape Upside Down Plane After Dramatic Airport Crash" "Our plane crashed. It's upside down." These were John Nelson's words after his Delta Air Lines flight flipped while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Remarkably, all 80 people aboard the Minneapolis flight survived, according to the airport CEO. Eighteen passengers were injured, with three suffering serious injuries - a child, a man in his 60s, and a woman in her 40s - though none were reported as critical. "Most people appear to be okay. We're all getting off," Nelson said in a Facebook video posted shortly after the crash. He later told CNN there was no warning before landing: "We skidded on our side, then flipped over on our back," noting "a big fire ball out the left side of the plane." Passengers found themselves suspended upside down in […]

Meta Plans Longest Underwater Internet Cable To Dominate Global Connectivity
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Meta Plans Longest Underwater Internet Cable To Dominate Global Connectivity

Meta has unveiled plans for Project Waterworth, a 50,000km (31,000 mile) submarine cable system that will span the globe. Upon completion, it will stand as the world's longest underwater cable project, connecting the United States, India, South Africa, Brazil, and other regions. The technology corporation behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp continues to diversify beyond social media platforms, expanding into artificial intelligence (AI) and the infrastructure supporting these technologies. Meta stated that this new cable initiative will deliver "industry-leading connectivity" across five major continents while bolstering its AI endeavours. "This project will enable greater economic cooperation, facilitate digital inclusion, and open opportunities for technological development in these regions," Meta explained in a blog post. According to the company, the cable will utilize a 24 fiber-pair system—making it the longest cable with such high capacity to date. Submarine cables have grown increasingly […]

Record Breaking Death Toll Stuns Global Journalism Community
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Record-Breaking Death Toll Stuns Global Journalism Community

A comprehensive report released Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reveals 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists since record-keeping began over three decades ago, with 124 media workers killed across 18 countries. The death toll surpassed the previous record from 2007, when 113 journalists died, largely due to the Iraq war. CPJ Chief Jodie Ginsberg emphasized that current conditions represent "the most dangerous time to be a journalist in CPJ's history." The Israeli military was responsible for 85 journalist deaths during the Gaza war, with Palestinians comprising 82 of these casualties. The CPJ criticized Israel for allegedly impeding investigations into these deaths, attempting to deflect responsibility onto the journalists themselves, and failing to hold military personnel accountable. Sudan and Pakistan shared the position of second deadliest countries for journalists, each recording six fatalities. The report highlighted a […]

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