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‘PREDATOR’S PARADISE’ Distraught mom begs Roblox for change after daughter, 11, raped by man, 20, who kidnapped her when they met through game

  • August 24, 2025
THE distraught mother of a girl sexually abused by a sick Roblox predator has pleaded with parents to be vigilant and spare others from the relentless nightmare that is destroying her family’s life. The U.S. Sun spoke to the family, who are grappling with the aftermath of their 11-year-old daughter being groomed and raped by a man…
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Germany updates: Army improving, risks remain warns chief

  • August 24, 2025
Germany is spending billions to modernize and expand its Bundeswehr, with the Army playing a central role its chief warns it may face conflict before it’s fully ready. Follow DW for more. Attack on German could hit at a less than optimal time, army chief warns Germany’s army chief says his troops may not have enough time…
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In latest purge, Hegseth removes head of Pentagon intelligence agency, other senior officials

  • August 24, 2025
The move appeared to be the latest attempt by the Trump administration to penalise current and former military, intelligence and law enforcement officials whose views have been seen as at odds with Trump. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the head of the Pentagon’s intelligence agency and two other senior military commanders, three US officials told Reuters…
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Christopher Schwarzenegger looks unrecognizable in new family photos after weight loss transformation

  • August 24, 2025
Christopher Schwarzenegger looks unrecognizable in new family snapshots. In a collection of getaway photos shared by sister Katherine Schwarzenegger on Friday, Christopher, 27, showcased his dramatic weight transformation in a summer-ready ensemble of a fitted button-down shirt and pink shorts as he checked his smartphone. Other photos showed family members — including mom Maria Shriver and Katherine’s…
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Russia blames nuclear site attack on Ukraine as Kyiv marks independence day

  • August 24, 2025
A fire has been put out at a nuclear power plant in Russia’s western Kursk region and air defences have shot down a Ukrainian drone, Russian officials have said. The drone detonated when it fell and damaged a transformer, but radiation levels were normal and there were no casualties, a post from the plant’s account on messaging…
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YOU SHALL NYET PASS Inside Ukraine ‘fortress belt’ Putin is demanding in return for peace – and how Russia would lose 2m troops storming it

  • August 24, 2025
LINES of dragons’ teeth bollards protect Ukraine from Russian attacks in the “fortress belt” tyrant Vladimir Putin insists must be surrendered before any ceasefire can be agreed. The Sun on Sunday’s Defence Editor Jerome Starkey visited to see the barricades and tank trap trenches that President Volodymyr Zelenksy says would take four years to breach. The UK’s…
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes Johor; tremors felt in several Malaysian states

  • August 24, 2025
A weak earthquake struck the Malaysian state of Johor on Sunday (Aug 24) morning, with tremors felt across several states. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said in a Facebook post that the 4.1-magnitude quake occurred at 6.13am on Sunday, 5km west of Segamat, at a depth of 10km. The authorities said tremors were felt in most areas…
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European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs

  • August 24, 2025
The end of an exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages coming into the United States is causing multiple international postal services to pause shipping as they await more clarity on the rule. The exemption, known as the “ de minimis” exemption, allows packages worth less than $800 to come into the U.S. duty free. A total…
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Lionel Richie left shaken as burglars target Beverly Hills mansion in terrifying raid

  • August 24, 2025
Music icon Lionel Richie was almost the victim of a terrifying home burglary as his mansion was targeted by thieves just after midnight – but his home security systems scared the intruder away Lionel Richie’s house was targeted by burglars – while the music legend was at home. The 76-year-old Dancing On The Ceiling singer had to…
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You don’t like it, you don’t buy: Jaishankar hits out at US over Russian oil purchase

  • August 24, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India’s oil trade and strategic autonomy amid US tariffs, rejecting mediation with Pakistan and criticising accusations of profiteering from Russian oil purchases. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a jibe at the United States and Europe over the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods, firmly stating that no one was compelled…
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Don’t want to speak bad of her: Maxwell hints at Epstein–Princess Diana date setup

  • August 24, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell claims Princess Diana may have been introduced to Jeffrey Epstein at a London event, though unsure if they met. The remark emerged amid renewed scrutiny over Epstein-related investigations and Trump ties. Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has claimed that the late Princess Diana may have been arranged to meet Epstein at a…
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US to take 10% equity stake in Intel, in Trump’s latest corporate move

  • August 23, 2025
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. would take a 10% stake in Intel (INTC.O), under a deal with the struggling chipmaker that converts government grants into an equity share, the latest extraordinary intervention by the White House in corporate America. The deal puts Trump on better terms with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, after the president…
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Databricks to buy Sequoia-backed Tecton in AI agent push

  • August 23, 2025
Databricks will acquire machine learning startup Tecton to expand its AI agent offerings, the latest in a string of deals aimed at offering full-scale AI building tools for enterprise customers, its chief executive told Reuters on Friday. Tecton, backed by Sequoia Capital and Kleiner Perkins, provides software that helps companies analyze and deploy data at scale with…
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JPMorgan agrees to pay Malaysia $330 million to settle 1MDB claims

  • August 23, 2025
JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), will pay the Malaysian government $330 million to settle matters related to its role in the multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB, both parties said on Friday. The settlement was announced as Swiss authorities separately found the U.S. bank guilty and fined it for failing to prevent money laundering in its dealings related to…
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In latest purge, Hegseth removes head of Pentagon intelligence agency, other senior officials

  • August 23, 2025
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the head of the Pentagon’s intelligence agency and two other senior military commanders, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, the latest move by President Donald Trump’s administration to purge officials at the Pentagon. It was not immediately clear why Lieutenant General Jeffrey Kruse, who led the Defense Intelligence Agency, was…
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Donald Trump Names Longtime Confidant Sergio Gor As US Ambassador To India

  • August 23, 2025
In his statement, Trump offered high praise for Gor, calling him “a great friend” and highlighting his long-standing loyalty. US President Donald Trump has announced Sergio Gor as his nominee for the next US Ambassador to the Republic of India. In addition to this diplomatic role, Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central…
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Ishaq Dar Says Pakistan Is Ready For Talks With India On ‘All Issues’, Including Kashmir

  • August 23, 2025
Dar’s remarks come as a renewed signal of Pakistan’s willingness to re-engage with India, following a similar statement he made in July Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that Islamabad is open to holding talks with India covering all pending issues, including Kashmir. “Talks, whenever held, will be not just about…
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VLAD TO SEE YOU AGAIN ‘Time-traveller’ spotted in Trump photo showing president jabbing finger at Putin

  • August 23, 2025
SOCIAL media sleuths say they have spotted a time traveller after Donald Trump shared an image of him jabbing Vladimir Putin in the chest. The image, taken during their crunch peace summit in Alaska last Friday, is almost identical to another historic picture of Richard Nixon doing the same action to Soviet PM Nikita Khrushchev in 1959.…
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HIGHWAY HORROR Niagara Falls tour bus crash kills 5, including child, after motor lost control & rolled throwing passengers out windows

  • August 23, 2025
FIVE people are dead after a Niagara Falls tour bus crashed throwing passengers out of the windows as it rolled. Photos showed a stark scene in western New York as crews rushed on Friday to save victims from the overturned bus and helicopters flew victims to hospitals. The driver allegedly became distracted, lost control of the vehicle…
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‘NOT HAPPY’ Trump gives two-week deadline for Zelensky-Putin peace showdown as he offers Vlad strange World Cup invite

  • August 23, 2025
DONALD Trump has announced that he will give Vladimir Putin a couple of weeks to set up a peace meeting with rival Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump even leveraged the incoming World Cup in a desperate bid to get the Russian president to respond to him and Zelensky’s calls for negotiations. Speaking to reporters in the White House on…
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GHISLAINE TAPES Trump ‘was never inappropriate with anybody’, Ghislaine Maxwell told DOJ as Epstein pal’s interview transcript released

  • August 23, 2025
GHISLAINE Maxwell has claimed Donald Trump “was never inappropriate with anybody” while pals with Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein’s convicted accomplice made the comments to Justice Department officials the US President during a two-day interview last month. Maxwell was questioned by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in Tallahassee, Fla. Her claims have come to light after transcripts and audio…
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Space X successfully launches US military spaceplane

  • August 23, 2025
It was the eighth flight of a X-37B, which was designed for the US Air Force by Boeing. It is set to test laser communications and navigation without the use of GPS. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched Thursday night, carrying a classified US military spaceplane into orbit. It was the eighth flight of an X-37B Orbital…
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Middle East: Netanyahu calls IPC Gaza famine report a ‘lie’

  • August 23, 2025
A global hunger monitor has confirmed famine in parts of the Gaza Strip for the first time. The UN rights chief said starving Gaza could be a war crime, while Israel’s PM called the report “an outright lie.” DW has more. Dutch foreign minister quits after Israel sanctions stalemate Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned his post…
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Commentary: Embarrassing South China Sea collision has done more than physical damage

  • August 23, 2025
After a Chinese navy destroyer and coast guard vessel collided during an attempt to disrupt a Philippine resupply mission, both sides will likely dig their heels in and heat things up, says S Rajaratnam School of International Studies’ Collin Koh. A seemingly standard, rather simple operation to foil a Philippine resupply run in the South China Sea…
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Dutch foreign minister quits caretaker government over Gaza

  • August 23, 2025
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, part of a caretaker government, quit his cabinet post on Friday (Aug 22) ahead of schedule over the government’s position on Israel’s war in Gaza, he told reporters. He said the government did not support additional measures against Israel over Gaza and plans for the occupied West Bank. “I have felt pushback…
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Donald Trump Names Longtime Confidant Sergio Gor As US Ambassador To India

  • August 23, 2025
In his statement, Trump offered high praise for Gor, calling him “a great friend” and highlighting his long-standing loyalty. US President Donald Trump has announced Sergio Gor as his nominee for the next US Ambassador to the Republic of India. In addition to this diplomatic role, Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central…
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Ishaq Dar Says Pakistan Is Ready For Talks With India On ‘All Issues’, Including Kashmir

  • August 23, 2025
Dar’s remarks come as a renewed signal of Pakistan’s willingness to re-engage with India, following a similar statement he made in July Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said that Islamabad is open to holding talks with India covering all pending issues, including Kashmir. “Talks, whenever held, will be not just about…
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Kash Patel’s FBI raids John Bolton’s home, office in probe over sending classified documents to family

  • August 23, 2025
FBI agents raided the Maryland home and Washington, DC office of President Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton Friday morning in a high-profile probe of allegations that he sent “highly sensitive” classified documents to his family from a private email server while working in the White House. Federal investigators went to Bolton’s house in Bethesda, Md.,…
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‘Harry Potter’ star, 84, gives sad health update after revealing she ‘doesn’t have long to live’

  • August 23, 2025
Miriam Margolyes is sharing a heartbreaking update amid her health struggles. The “Harry Potter” actress, 84, who portrayed Professor Sprout in the films, opened up to Weekend Magazine about feeling defeated by her ongoing issues. Margolyes noted that she believes the health problems are primarily due to her weight. “I’ve let my body down,” she expressed. “I…
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Beijing opposes ‘bully’ US for 50% tariffs on India

  • August 23, 2025
Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong has said that Beijing “firmly opposes” Washington’s steep tariffs on Delhi and called for greater co-operation between India and China. Xu likened the US to a “bully”, saying that it had long benefitted from free trade but was now using tariffs as a “bargaining chip” to demand “exorbitant prices” from other…
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Dutch foreign minister quits caretaker government over Gaza

  • August 23, 2025
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, part of a caretaker government, quit his cabinet post on Friday (Aug 22) ahead of schedule over the government’s position on Israel’s war in Gaza, he told reporters. He said the government did not support additional measures against Israel over Gaza and plans for the occupied West Bank. “I have felt pushback…
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Commentary: Embarrassing South China Sea collision has done more than physical damage

  • August 23, 2025
After a Chinese navy destroyer and coast guard vessel collided during an attempt to disrupt a Philippine resupply mission, both sides will likely dig their heels in and heat things up, says S Rajaratnam School of International Studies’ Collin Koh. A seemingly standard, rather simple operation to foil a Philippine resupply run in the South China Sea…
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Famine in Gaza: ‘A failure of humanity itself’, says UN chief

  • August 23, 2025
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the results of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis were no mystery: “It is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment – and a failure of humanity itself. “Famine is not about food; it is the deliberate collapse of the systems needed for human survival.” Famine conditions are projected to spread…
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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in Ohio

  • August 22, 2025
NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Zena Cardman will connect with students in Ohio as they answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 10:15 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. Media interested in…
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VLAD’S MESSAGE Vlad bombs American factory in Ukraine injuring 23 as Trump suggests Kyiv should attack Russia to win war

  • August 22, 2025
THE Russians bombed an American factory in a massive blitz on Ukraine that killed one person and injured 23 others. The aerial onslaught was one of the biggest attacks launched by Moscow – and came less than a week after Putin met Trump for peace talks. Russian forces launched at least 574 drones and a barrage of…
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WORKPLACE TRAGEDY Six people are found dead in mystery ‘dairy accident’ after cops rush to scene to rescue bodies from confined space

  • August 22, 2025
SIX people are dead in what authorities described as a “dairy accident.” Law enforcement officials rushed to a dairy operation in Weld County, Colorado, over an hour north of Denver, where they stumbled upon the remains of six individuals in a confined space. Officials with the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District arrived at the site and conducted…
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Why Trump wants US government stake in chipmaker Intel

  • August 22, 2025
The Trump administration has confirmed it is in talks to take a 10% stake in struggling semiconductor manufacturer Intel. Some say the move makes perfect strategic sense, but critics warn it could set a risky precedent. The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is in talks with Intel about acquiring a stake of up to…
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US court throws out massive fraud penalty against Trump

  • August 22, 2025
A New York appeals court has ruled that US President Donald Trump will not be required to pay a $515 million (around €443 million) civil fraud penalty, eliminating one of his biggest financial liabilities. A US court on Thursday threw out the half-billion-dollar penalty in the civil fraudcase against President Donald Trump and his company. But a…
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Colombia: truck bomb, helicopter downing kill at least 17

  • August 22, 2025
Colombian authorities have blamed the two incidents on separate dissident factions of FARC, the disbanded leftist guerrilla group. At least five people died in a suspected truck bomb that exploded mid-afternoon Thursday near a military base in Cali, Columbia’s third most populated city. Dozens of people were injured in the explosion, which struck on a road adjacent…
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“India Kremlin’s Laundromat, Doesn’t Need Russian Oil”: Trump Trade Advisor

  • August 22, 2025
Though the US imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on India for its energy ties with Russia, it has not initiated similar actions against China, the largest buyer of Russian crude oil. Calling India the “Maharaj” of tariffs, US President Donald Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, accused New Delhi of running a “profiteering scheme” by continuing…
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South Korea makes AI investment a top policy priority to support flagging growth

  • August 22, 2025
South Korea vowed on Friday to make investment in artificial intelligence a top policy priority, as the government slashed its economic growth projection for this year due to trade headwinds caused by U.S. tariffs. In the first bi-annual economic policy plan under President Lee Jae Myung’s new administration, the finance ministry said it would introduce from the…
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3 people taken to hospital, 50 evacuated after Toa Payoh flat fire

  • August 22, 2025
Preliminary findings indicated that the fire involved a personal mobility aid. Three people were taken to hospital and 50 others were evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in a flat in Toa Payoh early on Friday (Aug 22) morning. Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire involved a personal mobility aid. The Singapore Civil Defence…
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Kamala Harris skewered over book tour for memoir on failed presidential campaign: ‘She’s doing a tour about how she lost?’

  • August 22, 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was dragged online Thursday after announcing an international tour to promote her new book recounting her failed 2024 presidential campaign. The unemployed 60-year-old will kick off a 15-city tour on Sept. 24, a day after releasing her memoir “107 Days,” which offers a “behind-the-scenes” look at what the Democrat calls “the shortest…
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A wartime mass grave in Sri Lanka yields a baby bottle, children’s clothes and 141 skeletons

  • August 22, 2025
A baby bottle, a squeaky toy and a schoolbag are among items that have surfaced from a mass grave site in Sri Lanka’s formerly war-torn northern region, along with 141 human skeletons including some that appear to be of children of different ages. The findings were made at a cremation ground in the Chemmani area near Jaffna…
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US Defense Department to buy cobalt for up to $500 million

  • August 22, 2025
The U.S. is seeking to procure cobalt worth up to $500 million for defense stockpiles amid the country’s move to boost its critical mineral supplies. Companies have been scrambling to source rare earths after China imposed restrictions, leading to a 75% drop in rare earth magnet exports from the country in June and causing some auto companies…
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India a ‘laundromat’ for Kremlin, doesn’t need Russian oil: Trump adviser Navarro

  • August 22, 2025
The longtime Trump aide said Indian refiners are cashing in while fuelling the war. “They don’t need oil — it’s a refining profiteering scheme,” he argued. Navarro mixed criticism with praise for India’s leadership, but pressed New Delhi to change course. White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro turned up the heat on India’s role in the Ukraine…
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China’s Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there

  • August 21, 2025
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory. Xi arrived in Tibet’s regional capital of Lhasa, where he “received a warm welcome from people of various ethnic groups” who waved bouquets of flowers and danced “to joyful…
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2 more beachfront homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin’s waves pound North Carolina’s Outer Banks

  • August 21, 2025
Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean. While the swells from storms like Hurricane Erin make things worse, the conditions threatening the houses are always present — beach erosion and climate change are sending…
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Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

  • August 21, 2025
The Texas House on Wednesday approved redrawn congressional maps that would give Republicans a bigger edge in 2026, muscling through a partisan gerrymander that launched weeks of protests by Democrats and a widening national battle over redistricting. The approval came at the urging of President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps…
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Prince Philip made searing 4-word comment following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding: book

  • August 21, 2025
Prince Philip was intensely relieved once Prince Harry and Meghan Marke’s nuptials were over, a royal biographer claims. “Once all the formalities were over, we watched as the happy couple, and then the other members of the Royal Family, filed out of the chapel,” former royal butler Grant Harrold writes an upcoming memoir, according to an excerpt…
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‘Bear attack victim’ was actually killed by son, Japan police say

  • August 21, 2025
Japanese police have said that an elderly man who they had believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son. Fujiyuki Shindo, 51, was arrested in the northern Akita prefecture on Tuesday for allegedly murdering his 93-year-old father Fujiyoshi, local media reports. Police sent out a bear attack warning mail…
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Why Donetsk ‘fortress belt’ matters so much for Ukraine’s defences

  • August 21, 2025
A key takeaway from the summit in Alaska is that Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants to freeze the war in Ukraine along its current front line in return for the surrender of the rest of Donetsk region. Russia holds about 70% of the region (oblast), including the regional capital of the same name, after more than…
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Future queen of Netherlands falls victim to deepfake porn attack, morphed videos circulated online

  • August 21, 2025
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands recently fell victim to a deepfake porn attack. Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands recently fell victim to a deepfake porn attack. The 21-year-old’s face was morphed onto the bodies of porn actors using AI, and the resulting videos were circulated on platforms like MrDeepFakes – which has now been shut down. The…
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Human or AI? I cloned my voice and asked friends if they could tell the difference

  • August 21, 2025
AI-related fraud attempts surged by nearly 200 per cent in 2024, according to a cybersecurity firm. CNA takes a closer look at deepfake voice phishing, an increasingly common method used by scammers. “Hi, how have you been? So I heard about this restaurant that just recently opened up. Want to go check it out the next time…
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Zoom opens new 7,500 sq ft office in Singapore as part of Asia-Pacific expansion push

  • August 21, 2025
The new office features a Zoom Experience Hub that is more than two times larger than its previous iteration. Zoom Communications, the company behind the widely used video-conferencing platform, opened its new Singapore office in Marina Bay on Thursday (Aug 21). Located on the 24th floor of IOI Central Boulevard (West Tower), it will replace the company’s…
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Israel approves major West Bank settlement project

  • August 21, 2025
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that with this project, Israel is finally delivering on the promise of a Palestinian state “being erased from the table, not with slogans but with actions”. A widely condemned Israeli settlement plan that would cut across land which the Palestinians seek for a state received final approval on Wednesday (Aug 20), according…
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HUGE LOSS ‘America’s nicest judge’ Frank Caprio dead at 88 after announcing health ‘setback’ in cancer battle

  • August 21, 2025
BELOVED Justice Frank Caprio, who went viral on social media as the “nicest judge in the world,” has died at age 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio died on Wednesday less than 24 hours after he shared a video from his hospital bed on Instagram, asking for prayers. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering…
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OUT AND ABOUT ’90s star spotted for first time in years shopping with lookalike daughter after leaving Hollywood

  • August 21, 2025
AN actress, known for her roles in a string of ’90s films and TV shows, has resurfaced years after stepping out of the spotlight. The actress – famously credited for her award-winning performance in the 1993 film Short Cuts, among other titles – was spotted on a rare outing on Tuesday. Photos and video exclusively obtained by…
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Which European countries might send troops to Ukraine?

  • August 21, 2025
Following talks about Ukraine in Washington early this week, Western states are working to fine tune the details of the much-discussed “security guarantees” for Ukraine. One important question is how a possible ceasefire could be secured along the more than 1,000-kilometer-long (621 miles) front line in eastern Ukraine. Another is which countries would be prepared to send…
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Dior, Gucci and other luxury brands in crisis as sales slide

  • August 20, 2025
The personal luxury fashion market is losing its luster. Recent sales figures show that the industry, which proved resilient after pandemic lockdowns, is slowing down. Is luxury finally going out of style? When athletes started to return their 2024 Paris Olympic medals after they began to corrode, it was an omen of things to come. The medals…
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Ukraine: Allies consider future Zelenskyy-Putin talks

  • August 20, 2025
After meeting with President Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he was ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for thorough preparations. Russian airstrikes have devastated the village of Raiske in eastern Ukraine, near Sloviansk, leaving homes destroyed and residents grieving. Amid ongoing drone and missile attacks, even central cities…
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Nigeria: Gunmen kill worshippers in Katsina mosque attack

  • August 20, 2025
Armed men have stormed a mosque in Nigeria’s Katsina state during morning prayers, killing at least a dozen people. Officials say the assault may have been a reprisal following earlier clashes. Gunmen attacked a mosque in the northern Nigerian town of Unguwan Mantau in Katsina state on Tuesday morning, killing at least 13 people during prayers, local…
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Divorce in Asia: Women grapple with cultural, legal hurdles

  • August 20, 2025
Divorce laws and social norms still largely disadvantage women in many Asian societies, causing severe emotional and financial strain. Zoya Ahmed, 33, is going through a messy divorce in Karachi, Pakistan. Her decision to end the marriage triggered a retaliatory campaign by her husband, who she said filed false police reports, including a criminal complaint alleging an…
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Turkey aims to hold 5G frequency tender in October, minister says

  • August 20, 2025
Turkey plans to launch a long-awaited 5G frequency tender in October with initial service expected to be available in 2026, its transport and infrastructure minister said on Tuesday. Abdulkadir Uraloglu said Turkey had consulted with its three major telecom operators and studied global 5G models, particularly in Europe. All three operators – government-controlled Turkcell and Turk Telekom…
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Google settles YouTube children’s privacy lawsuit

  • August 20, 2025
Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of children using YouTube by collecting their personal information without parental consent, and using it to send targeted ads. A preliminary settlement of the proposed class action was filed on Monday night in San Jose, California, federal court, and requires approval by U.S.…
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong says South Korea has ‘dual personality’ over military drills

  • August 20, 2025
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said South Korea and its President Lee Jae Myung had a “dual personality” by talking about wanting to pursue peace while continuing joint military drills with the US, state media KCNA said on Wednesday (Aug 20). South Korea and its ally, the United States,…
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Why Joe Jonas’ ‘embarrassing’ trip to the ‘mile-high club’ keeps him up at night

  • August 20, 2025
He’s only human. Joe Jonas revealed he accidentally gave a flight attendant a high-five on his way out of the bathroom after joining the mile-high club. “I was wearing contacts,” Jonas said during the on-camera interview for the “Are You Okay?” show. “I left the bathroom. I thought I was high-fiving my drummer,” he recalled in the…
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Tamar Braxton ‘found in a pool of blood’ with fractured nose, missing teeth after mysterious near-death experience

  • August 20, 2025
Tamar Braxton revealed that she woke up in a pool of blood after a mysterious near-fatal accident left her with a fractured nose and missing teeth. “I struggled to write this but everyone keeps calling me and honestly, I can’t even really talk anymore, I’m so weak,” the singer wrote via her Instagram Stories Tuesday. “I almost…
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China’s Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half

  • August 20, 2025
One of the major drivers has been its popularity with celebrity fans, who include Lisa of K-pop group Blackpink, singer Rihanna and ex-football star David Beckham. China’s Pop Mart, which has taken the world by storm with its ugly-cute Labubu doll, reported a nearly 400 per cent first-half net profit on Tuesday (Aug 19) on high demand…
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NO BOOTS ON GROUND Trump RULES OUT US troops patrolling Ukraine to police peace deal as he reveals role America would play when war is over

  • August 20, 2025
DONALD Trump today ruled out American troops patrolling Ukraine — but said he was looking at air cover for European boots on the ground. The US President publicly confirmed that Britain, France and Germany had committed manpower to police any deal with Russia but insisted his forces would play a back-seat role underwriting the peace. His comments…
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KYLOTHEE UPDATE Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet respond to breakup rumors as they reunite at Budapest coffee shop

  • August 20, 2025
KYLIE Jenner and Timothee Chalamet have responded to breakup rumors as they reunited at a Budapest coffee shop. It comes as the Hollywood power couple recently had fans speculating they could be going their separate ways after some “tell-tale signs.” Kylie, 28, and Timothee, 29, who have been dating since 2023, put any rumors of a break-up…
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Russia bombards Ukrainian city hours after Washington summit

  • August 20, 2025
Russia struck the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk overnight, leaving a thick column of smoke hovering over the city in an attack that the local mayor called a sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want peace. The bombardment on that city as well as other locations in Ukraine was Russia’s largest so far in August,…
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Israel weighs Hamas offer of 60-day Gaza truce and hostage release

  • August 20, 2025
Israel is studying Hamas’ response to a proposal for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half the hostages still held in Gaza, two Israeli officials said on Tuesday, although one source reiterated that all Israeli captives must be freed for the war to end. Efforts to pause the fighting gained new momentum over the past week after…
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‘China, India should regard each other as partners, not…’: Foreign minister Wang Yi after meeting S Jaishankar

  • August 19, 2025
The Chinese statement comes after S Jaishankar and Wang Yi on Monday discussed border peace, trade issues and bilateral exchanges. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said China and India should establish “correct strategic understanding” and regard each other as partners, a Chinese readout showed. The Chinese statement comes after external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Wang Yi…
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‘No Sweet Tooth’ Japan Rejected This Chocolate. Then Students Began Buying It — Not To Eat But…

  • August 19, 2025
For Japanese people, KitKat became a lucky charm as its name sounded like Kitto Katsu, a phrase meaning “you will surely succeed”. KitKat may be a global favourite, enjoyed in over 100 countries, but in Japan, it carries a story like no other. When the product first arrived in 1973, it was simply another sweet treat, and…
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Why Haunted Dolls Are Suddenly Everyone’s Fashion Inspiration

  • August 19, 2025
Haunted doll fashion is Gen Z’s latest obsession, blending eerie lace, porcelain makeup, and ironic camp. Creepy yet chic, it’s redefining self-expression, turning horror-inspired style into 2025’s spookiest trend. The fashion world has always borrowed from the eerie and the unexpected, but 2025 has given us its strangest muse yet: haunted dolls. Once confined to creepy attic…
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Hong Kong arrests 2 over suspected US$7 million water scam

  • August 19, 2025
The incident is raising public concern about how Hong Kong authorities had missed telltale signs of a scam amounting to nearly US$7 million. Hong Kong police said on Aug 18 they have arrested two people over a suspected scam involving a water supplier that may have cheated the government in a contract worth nearly US$7 million. A…
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Illegal migrant truck driver suspect in deadly Florida crash was given work permit under Biden after being denied by Trump: DHS

  • August 19, 2025
The illegal migrant truck driver who allegedly killed three people after making a rogue U-turn on a Florida highway was handed work papers under the Biden administration after they were denied during President Trump’s first term, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday. Harjinder Singh crossed the southern border into California in September 2018 and was processed…
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Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks but expected to stay offshore

  • August 19, 2025
Hurricane Erin forced tourists to cut their vacations short on North Carolina’s Outer Banks even though the monster storm is expected to stay offshore after lashing part of the Caribbean with rain and wind on Monday. Evacuations were ordered on some barrier islands along the Carolina coast as authorities warned the storm could churn up dangerous rip…
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Google to pay $36M fine for anticompetitive deals with Australia’s largest telcos

  • August 19, 2025
Google has agreed to pay a 55 million Australian dollar ($36 million) fine for signing anticompetitive deals with Australia’s two largest telcos that banned the installation of competing search engines on some smartphones, the U.S. tech giant and Australia’s competition watchdog said. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said in a statement it had commenced proceedings in…
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We keep an eye on India-Pak situation ‘every single day’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

  • August 18, 2025
Rubio was speaking about the challenges of a ceasefire in connection to the war in Ukraine. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said that the US keeps an eye on what is happening between Pakistan and India “every single day”. Rubio, who was speaking about the challenges of a ceasefire in connection to the…
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How downtown Los Angeles became a boarded-up ghost-town with hoards of drug-smoking vagrants and dozens of shuttered storefronts

  • August 18, 2025
Downtown in the City of Angels is looking more and more like a ghost town. The famed Los Angeles neighborhood has become a shadow of its former glory — with rows of boarded up shops, chain stores leaving in droves and hoards of drug-using vagrants sparking major safety concerns for shoppers and business owners alike. The Post…
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Hurricane Erin set to regain strength, bring life-threatening conditions to East Coast beaches

  • August 18, 2025
Hurricane Erin is likely to restrengthen again as it passes east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas on Monday after lashing the Caribbean with damaging winds and flooding rain. Eventually, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Erin’s impacts will spread to the entire US East Coast with life-threatening beach conditions later this week.…
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US tourist, 63, attacked by shark, severely injured while spearfishing in the Bahamas

  • August 18, 2025
A 63-year-old American tourist was severely injured after a shark attacked him while he was spearfishing in the Bahamas, according to authorities. The frightening encounter occurred just after 1 p.m. Sunday near Big Grand Cay, a remote stretch of the Abaco Islands, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement. The man, whose identity has not…
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Another gold rush could bring open pit mines to South Dakota’s Black Hills

  • August 18, 2025
A gold rush brought settlers to South Dakota’s Black Hills roughly 150 years ago, chasing the dream of wealth and displacing Native Americans in the process. Now, a new crop of miners driven by gold prices at more than $3,000 an ounce are seeking to return to the treasured landscape, promising an economic boost while raising fears…
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Mass rally in Tel Aviv calls for end to Gaza war, hostage deal

  • August 18, 2025
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum campaign group said protesters would “shut down the country today with one clear call: Bring back the 50 hostages, end the war”. Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered on Sunday (Aug 17) evening in Tel Aviv to call for an end to the war in Gaza and the release of hostages,…
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NATO-like protection in focus for Trump meeting with Ukraine, Europe

  • August 18, 2025
US President Donald Trump could offer NATO-like protection of Ukraine, and Russia is open to the idea, one of his top foreign policy officials said on Sunday (Aug 17) ahead of a meeting with Ukraine and European leaders to hammer out details of possible security guarantees for Kyiv. “We were able to win the following concession, that…
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Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill over 340

  • August 18, 2025
Rescuers struggled to retrieve bodies from muddy debris on Saturday (Aug 16) after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern Pakistan killed at least 344 people in the past 48 hours, authorities said. The majority of deaths, 324, were reported in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the National Disaster Management Authority said. Most were killed in…
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Are six-pack abs a real sign of fitness? Here’s why just doing sit-ups and crunches won’t cut it

  • August 18, 2025
Been training for ages but still can’t see your abs? Find out why they’re so hard to achieve and why a strong core is more important than a chiselled midriff. We’re pretty hard on how our tummy looks, aren’t we? Too protruding, too saggy, too wrinkly… it’s always doing too much and not in the way we…
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Snorkel, island-hop and spot tarsiers in Belitung, one of Indonesia’s best-kept island secrets

  • August 18, 2025
Set within the UNESCO Global Geopark of Belitung Island, Tanjung Kelayang Reserve is a 350-hectare sanctuary of sustainable luxury. With protected forests, crystal-clear waters, and ancient granite formations, it offers a rare blend of nature, heritage and mindful travel. The sun has just risen when we wade into the sea with our snorkel gear. Just metres from…
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GUNNED DOWN ‘Multiple gunmen’ open fire at New York restaurant killing three and injuring 8 with suspects still on the run

  • August 18, 2025
AT LEAST three people have been killed and eight injured in a shooting at a New York City restaurant. Emergency services swarmed the Crown Heights area in Brooklyn shortly before 3:30am as police search for multiple gunmen. Several reports of gunfire were made around closing time at the Taste of the City Lounge on 903 Franklin Ave.…
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PATH TO PEACE Zelensky to meet Trump today flanked by Western allies as US confirms it will step in if Putin attacks Ukraine in future

  • August 18, 2025
VOLODYMYR Zelensky will be flanked by European leaders at the White House today as he again meets US President Donald Trump to talk peace in Ukraine. The landmark moment comes as America finally confirmed it will step in if Vladimir Putin strikes again in future. Mr Trump’s peace envoy Steve Witkoff said those protections would come “not…
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HOL INFERNO Wildfires ‘out of control’ in Spain as thousands evacuated and extra 500 troops deployed with holiday hotspots on alert

  • August 18, 2025
RAGING wildfires are reportedly out of control in Spain – with thousands evacuated and 500 troops deployed across holiday hotspots. Terrifying infernos spread across Galicia, Extremadura, Castilla and León, and Asturias – sparking alarming high-level alerts across the regions. In Galicia, the fires burned over 50,000 hectares of land – the most ever burned during a wildfire…
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Spain battles 14 major fires with more expected

  • August 17, 2025
Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of “unfavourable conditions” to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London. Firefighters have been battling to put out blazes across southern Europe in one of the worst summers for wildfires…
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Why wildfires in Spain and Portugal are having an impact on weather in the UK

  • August 17, 2025
Hazy sunshine has replaced last week’s fierce heat in parts of the UK, and it’s down to how smoke particles break up rays of light, but along with the lower temperatures, there could be some memorable sunsets and sunrises. Smoke from wildfires in Spain and Portugal has brought hazy conditions to the UK, breaking up last week’s…
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US halts visitor visas used for medical trips from Gaza

  • August 17, 2025
The US State Department announced it was halting all visitor visas for people from Gaza. The pause was issued to conduct a “full and thorough review of the process and procedures used to issue a small number of temporary medical-humanitarian visas in recent days,” the agency said on X. The decision has drawn condemnation from some Palestinian…
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Air Canada and union ordered to bargaining table to end strike

  • August 17, 2025
The Canadian government has intervened in the Air Canada strike, forcing both parties to the bargaining table as hundreds of flights were cancelled this weekend. Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu ordered binding arbitration between the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (Cupe), which represents more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, hours after a strike began…
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A family at war and accusations of poisoning leave tycoon’s body in limbo for 12 years

  • August 17, 2025
A Kenyan magistrate this week expressed the hope that a British property tycoon would finally “find rest in eternal peace”, after his body had spent 11 years in a mortuary. But this week’s conclusion to the decade-long inquest into Harry Roy Veevers’ death in 2013 still leaves many questions unanswered. It was a case that involved accusations…
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SPARE THE ROD Parents face $2,000 fines or 90 days in jail if their children break laws in US state – from skipping school to muggings

  • August 17, 2025
PARENTS now face major consequences for their children’s actions, whether they are aware of them or not. One state is holding parents accountable for any laws their children, who are under the age of 18, break. Some parents will face fines or jail time if their children break any laws, ranging from drunkenness to felonies. The Gloucester…
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More Than Two Dozen People Linked to Jeffrey Epstein Have Died Under Mysterious Circumstances

  • August 17, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein’s mysterious death occurred six years ago this month — but the National Enquirer has discovered 22 people in the sketchy billionaire’s orbit have also died under murky circumstances, fueling fears of a cover-up by powerful figures seeking to erase potential witnesses. From the predator’s alleged victims to house managers, lawyers, accountants, investigative journalists and pimps,…
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