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Legendary actor and director Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89. Renowned for his iconic roles in films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, and All the President’s Men, Redford left an indelible mark on Hollywood. Beyond his acting career, Redford was a passionate......

Valentino Luchin, a renowned chef once celebrated for his role in San Francisco’s culinary scene, has been arrested on charges of carrying out three bank robberies in a single day. The 62-year-old faces multiple counts of robbery and attempted robbery after the incidents unfolded last Wednesday. Authorities......

The third anniversary of Mahsa (Jina) Amini's death, which occurred in police custody in September 2022, has sparked an unprecedented wave of international solidarity. Iranian activists are urging global demonstrations to honor the young woman whose tragic passing ignited the "Woman, Life, Freedom"......

The FBI has confirmed that DNA samples collected at the scene of the murder of American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk match the profile of the suspect currently in custody. The announcement was made on Monday by FBI Director Kash Patel, who has faced criticism for his initial handling of the......

A hidden industry in Kenya is quietly generating billions of dollars, driven by highly educated ghostwriters known as “shadow scholars.” These individuals craft essays, dissertations, and academic papers for students worldwide, who submit the work as their own. Nairobi is a major hub, with......

President Donald Trump has sought to reassure foreign investors and workers after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested during an immigration raid in Georgia earlier this month. The US leader insisted that skilled workers from abroad are “welcome” in the country, stressing that he does......

Authorities in Utah announced the arrest of two men after an explosive device was discovered under a news vehicle in Salt Lake City. Officials confirmed that the bomb had been lit but failed to detonate. The suspicious device was found on Friday beneath a vehicle parked near an occupied building. Police......

Romania has become the latest NATO member to report a Russian drone entering its airspace, while Poland scrambled jets in response to new drone strikes near its border in Ukraine. According to Romania’s defense ministry, the drone crossed into Romanian airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian......

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, the United States has witnessed a surge of punitive actions against individuals who publicly criticized the conservative activist. Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on a university campus in Utah on September 11, 2025. Laura Sosh-Lightsy,......

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is ready to impose new sanctions on Russia, but only if NATO member states commit to halting their purchases of Russian oil. Writing on his platform Truth Social, Trump stressed that “significant sanctions” would be introduced once......

The United States remains in shock following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Washington, Utah, has been described by former classmates and neighbors as a bright yet quiet young man whose......

The United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt jointly called on Friday for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, to be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward a civilian-led government. In a joint statement, the four countries stressed that the......

The United Nations Security Council decided on Friday to extend for another year the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region, a measure that has been in place since 2005. The sanctions, renewed until September 12, 2026, include an arms ban as well as individual restrictions such as asset freezes......