FOREIGN

1,301 died on Hajj pilgrimage this year – Saudi Arabia confirms

Saudi Arabia has revealed that more than 1,300 people died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage with “numerous cases” due to heat stress and “unauthorized” trips accounting for a huge percentage of the fatalities. “The health system addressed numerous cases of heat stress this year, with some individuals still under care. Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301,” the Saudi government said in a statement on Sunday, June 23 as it […]

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I will not pardon him – U.S. President Joe Biden says following conviction of his first son for buying guns while under the influence of drugs

US President, Joe Biden has reiterated that he will not grant a pardon to his son Hunter in his first comment on the matter since the Hunter was convicted of federal firearm offenses in Delaware. Hunter Biden was found guilty on three federal charges this week, punctuating an emotionally tumultuous trial that unearthed many dark and private moments for the Biden family. During a joint press conference alongside Ukrainian President […]

June 14, 2024 36

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South African soldier convicted of attempted murder and rape after deliberately infecting his girlfriend with HIV

A former member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been convicted of attempted murder and rape after intentionally infecting his girlfriend with HIV. Leon Santos Conga appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, where he was found guilty of rape and attempted murder. The victim, Antoinette Ndishishi, was represented by AfriForum's Private Prosecution Unit. AfriForum said it forced the SANDF to release Conga’s […]

June 13, 2024 40

ENTERTAINMENT

US rapper, Enchanting dies at 26 from reported overdose

U.S. rapper, Enchanting has died at the age of 26 after fighting for her life in an intensive care unit. The Gucci Mane-protegee was in critical condition from a reported overdose, which led to her untimely death. In a statement to The Shade Room, a rep from her management team said the rapper was suffering from withdrawals and had overdosed. “She came to my house the last four days to […]

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Malawi VP confirmed dead in plane crash in forest

The wreck of a plane carrying Malawi's vice-president has been found with no survivors, President Lazarus Chakwera has said. Saulos Chilima and nine others were flying within the country on Monday morning when their aircraft disappeared from airport radars. The plane, a military aircraft, was flying in bad weather. Soldiers had been searching Chikangawa Forest overnight and into the morning in an effort to find the plane. In a news […]

June 11, 2024 42

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Cristiano Ronaldo sets record for the most liked social media comment ever after congratulating Kylian Mbappe on his move to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has set the record for the most liked social media comment ever after congratulating Kylian Mbappe on his move to Real Madrid. Mbappe has joined Real on a free transfer, signing a five-year deal, and is set to The forward is set to receive €15million-per-year (£12.8m), down from the €25million-per-year (£21.4m) he earned at PSG. The French posted a number of throwback pics of himself in Real Madrid […]

June 6, 2024 88

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Kanye West sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by former assistant

Kanye West’s former assistant has sued him for sexual harassment and wrongful termination, according to court documents. In the filing, Lauren Pisciotta said she started working with the rapper in July 2021 as he prepared to launch his Yeezy fashion line. The influencer — who also collaborated with West on a few “Donda” songs — was offered $1 million for the job. The only condition was that she would be […]

June 4, 2024 53

ENTERTAINMENT

‘This is only the beginning’ – Cassie breaks silence after video of ex Diddy abusing her in a hotel emerged

Cassie Fine, formerly Cassie Ventura, has spoken for the first time since a 2016 footage of her ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs abusing her in a hotel hallway emerged. On Thursday, May 23, Cassie took to her Instagram page to share a statement where she thanked fans for the support and spoke of her "healing journey", which is ongoing after the ordeal. She wrote on Instagram: "Thank you for all of […]

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FOREIGN

Ohio officials issue public health notice after sex worker with HIV had sexual contact with over 211

An HIV-positive sex worker had sexual interactions with over 200 clients across multiple states, police disclosed while issuing a health warning. Linda Inez Leccese was charged on May 14, 2024, with soliciting after she tested positive for HIV, which is a third-degree felony, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “This case could stem anywhere from Florida up the East Coast, but there are local individuals that we will be […]

May 21, 2024 63