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  A British court has sentenced a transgender woman, Ciara Watkin, to 21 months in prison after finding her guilty of deceiving a man into sexual activity by misrepresenting her biological gender. The case, which has sparked intense public debate across the United Kingdom, highlights ongoing legal and ethical tensions surrounding gender identity, consent, and disclosure. According to court proceedings reported by BBC News and The Guardian , Watkin met the victim through social media in 2022. During their online interactions, she allegedly presented herself as a biological woman. The victim, believing she was female, later engaged in sexual activity with her. It was only afterward that he discovered Watkin was transgender, leading to a report to the police and subsequent charges of sexual assault by deception. Prosecutors argued that Watkin’s deliberate concealment of her gender identity constituted a violation of the victim’s consent, as his agreement to sexual activity was base...

The Nigerian military community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, a recently commissioned medical officer who died after sustaining severe burns in a domestic incident allegedly involving his wife. According to reports by Daily Post , Lt. Haruna, who hailed from Jos and had trained and qualified as a medical doctor before joining the Nigerian Army in 2024, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was serving as a Regimental Medical Officer at Wellington Bassey Barracks in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Eyewitnesses and local media reported that an argument broke out between Lt. Haruna and his wife, identified as Mrs. Samson Haruna, a nurse by profession. The disagreement was allegedly triggered by accusations of infidelity. According to Linda Ikeji’s Blog , during the heated altercation, the wife allegedly doused the officer with petrol and set him on fire. Following the incident, the injured officer was first ta...

YouTube has reached a $22 million settlement with former United States President Donald Trump in connection with a lawsuit he filed against the video-sharing platform following the suspension of his account in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The settlement was disclosed in a court filing on Monday, marking a significant resolution in the long-running legal dispute between the former president and the tech giant. According to the filing, Trump’s legal team had accused YouTube of infringing on his right to free speech and argued that the suspension of his account hindered his ability to communicate with millions of his supporters. The platform initially suspended Trump’s account in January 2021, citing concerns that his posts and videos could incite further violence after the Capitol riot, which disrupted the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. The lawsuit, which had been pending for nearly three years, sought damages and the reins...

The Nigerian media community is in deep shock and mourning following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a respected news anchor with ARISE News. The young journalist was reportedly killed during an armed robbery incident in Abuja late on Sunday night, according to statements from the police. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the attack occurred in the early hours near the busy Jabi district of Abuja, a location known for its nightlife and heavy evening traffic. According to one witness who spoke to local reporters, the robbers blocked the vehicle in which Maduagwu was travelling, demanded valuables, and then opened fire. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the incident and announced that an investigation has begun to track down the attackers. In a statement to journalists, a police spokesperson described the attack as “a criminal act that cut short the life of a dedicated journalist,” and assured the public that security patrols have been increased...

  Authorities in Michigan have identified the man accused of crashing a vehicle into a church and opening fire on worshippers as a 40-year-old resident of Burton. According to the Michigan State Police, the suspect, whose name has not yet been released pending formal charges, once attended a local high school and previously served in the United States Marine Corps. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the suspect reportedly drove his vehicle into the main entrance of a Mormon church in Genesee County before opening fire on the congregation. Police say at least four people were killed, and several others were injured during the attack. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as worshippers tried to shield one another and flee for safety. According to local law enforcement, the suspect was taken into custody at the scene after being subdued by officers responding to emergency calls. “Our quick response helped prevent further loss of life,” reported Sheriff Christopher Swans...

At least four people were killed and eight others wounded Sunday morning after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) meetinghouse in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, authorities confirmed. The assault unfolded at approximately 10:25 a.m. during a Sunday service, when the assailant drove a pickup truck through the church’s front entrance, exited the vehicle, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze, according to Police Chief William Renye. Fire officials later confirmed the blaze was exacerbated by gasoline believed to have been used intentionally by the attacker. Within minutes of the initial emergency calls, law enforcement officers engaged the suspect in a shootout in the church parking lot. The gunman was fatally shot about eight minutes after the attack began. Authorities later discovered the bodies of additional victims in the charred remains of the church as teams searched for more. Investigators have identified the suspect as Th...

A tragic discovery was made at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina on Sunday when airport authorities found a stowaway dead inside the wheel well of an American Airlines aircraft that had just arrived from Europe. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed the incident in a statement shared with local media on Sunday evening. According to the police, the body was discovered during a routine post-flight inspection of the aircraft. “We were alerted to the presence of a deceased individual in the wheel well of the plane shortly after it landed,” the department said. The flight had arrived earlier that day from an undisclosed European city, bringing dozens of passengers to Charlotte. Airport officials said the discovery did not disrupt normal flight operations but triggered an immediate investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have also joined the inquiry to determine how the individual managed ...

The traditional ruler of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Ebenezer Akinyemi, has called on the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to order the immediate arrest of social media influencer Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss . Oba Akinyemi made the appeal on Friday in response to a viral statement allegedly made by Mandy Kiss, in which she announced plans to engage in a marathon sex act with 100 men in a single day. The monarch described the influencer’s statement as “morally repugnant” and a serious threat to the values and future of young people in Nigeria. Speaking from his palace in Yewa North, Oba Akinyemi urged Governor Sanwo-Olu and the Lagos State Police Command to take swift action against what he described as “a growing culture of indecency on social media.” He said the planned act, if allowed to happen, would not only degrade the dignity of womanhood but also encourage other young people to engage in harmful be...

Microsoft has terminated certain cloud computing services provided to the Israeli military following revelations that the technology was allegedly being used for extensive surveillance of Palestinians. In a statement published on the company’s official blog, Microsoft President Brad Smith confirmed that the tech giant had “ceased and disabled a set of services to a unit within the Israel Ministry of Defense.” The decision follows a joint investigation by The Guardian and Israeli publication +972 Magazine , which reported in early August that Israel’s military intelligence unit, known as Unit 8200, had been using Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to store and process millions of phone calls from Palestinians living in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The investigative report alleged that Unit 8200, a key intelligence branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), was conducting large-scale surveillance operations against Palestinians, including mass collection of private communications. ...

In a rare, wide-ranging interview conducted in Doha, CNN correspondent Jeremy Diamond pressed senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad on his group’s responsibility for the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza,  and on the carnage unleashed following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The war now stretches nearly two years, and Gaza has borne an immense human cost. According to the Palestinian health ministry, more than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed, hundreds of thousands have been displaced, and the destruction across the territory is near total. Diamond asked Hamad point-blank: “Do you accept any responsibility for triggering so much death and destruction?” Hamad, however, refused to concede culpability, contending that the narrative must begin long before October 7. He argued that Palestinians have endured “78 years under the occupation, under humiliation, under oppression” and questioned why global scrutiny focuses so narrowly on that day. But Diamond countered th...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reaffirmed his commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation, stressing that he bears no grudges against individuals who may have wronged him during or after his tenure. Speaking recently, Jonathan emphasized that life is too short to hold on to bitterness and that forgiveness is an essential ingredient for personal peace and national unity. Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015, has often been praised for his statesmanlike approach to politics, particularly his decision to concede defeat after the 2015 presidential election. Reflecting on his political journey, the former president maintained that despite the criticisms, betrayals, and challenges he encountered, he has chosen to embrace peace and let go of resentment. According to him, harboring grudges only weighs people down and prevents them from moving forward with clarity and purpose. “I don’t bear grudges against people,” Jonathan was quoted as saying, as reported by eyewitness accou...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised the casualty figures from Wednesday’s shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, confirming that one detainee has died while two others remain in critical condition. The department had initially reported that two detainees were killed, but clarified the figures after further review. According to DHS, the shooting began when gunfire targeted the ICE facility, including a transport van in the facility’s secure sallyport area. Three detainees were struck during the attack, and while one was pronounced dead on the scene, two others were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described the assault as a “vile and targeted act of violence motivated by hatred for ICE.” Law enforcement officials have identified the suspected gunman as Joshua Jahn, 29 , who they say opened fire from a nearby rooftop before taking his own life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. I...

Residents and visitors in South Lake Tahoe witnessed a dramatic rescue when a 375-pound black bear, sedated and struggling in the icy waters beneath the Tallac Bridge, was saved from drowning by a Russian tourist. According to eyewitness reports, the bear had earlier wandered into a residential neighborhood, prompting wildlife officers to intervene with tranquilizer darts to ensure public safety. However, before the sedative fully took effect, the disoriented animal stumbled into the frigid lake, where its weakening strokes quickly turned into a life-threatening struggle. Onlookers at the scene described a sense of helplessness as the bear thrashed and slipped beneath the water’s surface. It was at this critical moment that Ivan Stepanov, a visitor from Russia, decided to act. Reported by those present, Stepanov removed his shoes, dove into the lake, and swam directly toward the struggling animal. Witnesses recalled that as Stepanov reached the bear, he carefully positioned his arms...

Authorities in China’s southern Guangdong Province have carried out mass evacuations of more than one million residents as Typhoon Ragasa swept across the region, bringing torrential rains, destructive winds, and widespread flooding. The storm, which has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, is now being described as one of the most powerful to hit the region in recent years, according to emergency management officials in Guangdong. Local disaster relief agencies confirmed that the evacuation was ordered after meteorological experts warned of potential storm surges and landslides that could endanger lives in coastal and mountainous areas. “Our priority is to safeguard lives and reduce casualties,” reported the Guangdong provincial government, emphasizing that schools were closed, flights were canceled, and transportation services were suspended in high-risk areas. Typhoon Ragasa made landfall earlier this week in the Philippines, where authorities reported...

A New Zealand court has convicted Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, of two counts of murder for the killing of her two young children, aged six and eight. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, bringing a tragic case that has gripped both New Zealand and South Korea closer to closure. According to court proceedings, Lee was found guilty of fatally harming her children before concealing their bodies in suitcases and abandoning them in a storage facility in Auckland. Investigators revealed that in 2022, the children’s remains were discovered after the contents of the storage unit were auctioned off. The unsuspecting buyers opened the suitcases only to make the harrowing discovery, which quickly drew international attention (reported by investigators in Auckland). Police stated that following the killings, Lee fled New Zealand and returned to South Korea, where she was later tracked down. The New Zealand authorities worked closely with their South Korean co...

French international Ousmane Dembélé marked one of the greatest nights of his career with a touching gesture, kissing his wife in celebration after being crowned the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or. The prestigious award, widely regarded as football’s highest individual honor, was presented in Paris on Monday night. The Paris Saint-Germain forward has enjoyed a remarkable season, earning recognition for his outstanding performances both at club and international level. According to eyewitness reports at the event, the winger appeared emotional when his name was announced, holding his wife’s hand tightly before sharing a celebratory kiss that quickly caught the attention of cameras. Fans and pundits alike have been quick to highlight the moment as one of the most memorable scenes of the evening. Social media platforms buzzed with excitement, with many users describing it as a “beautiful show of love and gratitude.” Reported by sports journalists present at the ceremony, Dembélé’s w...

In a striking show of defiance, more than 50 town halls across France raised the Palestinian flag on Monday, just hours before President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations. According to reports from local media, the symbolic gesture was coordinated by several mayors and municipal leaders who argued that their action represented a call for justice and a plea for peace in the Middle East. The initiative, which took place in major cities as well as smaller communes, was seen by observers as a bold political statement challenging the central government’s authority over foreign policy matters. Eye witness reports confirmed that in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse, flags were unfurled on municipal buildings, drawing both applause from supporters and criticism from detractors. In Paris’s 18th district, the Palestinian colors flew prominently over the town hall, with local officials stating that their decision was aimed at expres...

Turning Point USA has announced the appointment of Erika Kirk as its new Chief Executive Officer, just days after the shocking assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, who co-founded and led the conservative youth organization. The announcement was confirmed by the organization’s board of directors, who described Erika as “a natural choice to continue the mission and vision” of the movement her late husband helped to establish. According to a statement released by the group, Erika will “carry forward the work of empowering young Americans to embrace the principles of freedom, faith, and free enterprise.” Charlie Kirk, widely recognized as a polarizing figure in American conservative politics, co-founded Turning Point USA in 2012 and transformed it into one of the most influential right-wing student organizations in the United States. His assassination last week sent shockwaves across political and social circles, drawing tributes from supporters and condemnation of political viole...

At least three government employees lost their lives and five others were injured early Friday after they leaped from the third floor of the South Sulawesi regional parliament building, which demonstrators had set ablaze amid escalating anti-government protests, officials confirmed. The fire broke out late Thursday night in the regional council building (DPRD) in Makassar as unrest nationwide intensified. The blaze trapped several civil servants inside, forcing some to jump in a desperate attempt to escape. According to Fadli Tahar of the regional disaster management agency, emergency teams recovered three bodies by Saturday morning, and five survivors were hospitalized with burns or injuries sustained during their fall . The deaths come amid broadening protests that began in Jakarta earlier this week in response to public outrage over lawmakers receiving generous housing allowances, some reported as high as 50 million rupiah (approximately $3,000) per month, nearly ten times the Jak...

Israeli airstrikes on the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, claimed the lives of at least two people on Sunday, according to reports from the Houthi movement, an Iran-backed rebel group entrenched in the country’s civil conflict. The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions tied to the Gaza war. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, including Sanaa, confirmed that the strikes directly targeted facilities within the capital. Rebel spokespersons stated that two individuals were killed and several others sustained injuries during the bombardment. The casualties, according to eye witness accounts gathered from Sanaa residents, highlight the growing cost of the conflict extending beyond Gaza. The Houthis have long been active players in the regional struggle. Since the eruption of the war in Gaza in October, the group has repeatedly launched missile and drone attacks against Israel and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. According to reports from local media o...