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Update: Man charged over deaths of surfers after confessing to girlfriend, court told

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A man charged over the disappearance of three tourists on a surfing trip in Mexico confessed to killing them, a court has heard. Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad disappeared on 27 April near Ensenada. Jesús Gerardo on Wednesday faced court on kidnapping offences, but officials say murder charges will soon be laid. Also known as “El Kekas”, he is yet to enter a plea. Baja California state officials have said the three tourists – all in their early 30s – were probably killed while trying to stop the tyres of their pickup … Continue reading Update: Man charged over deaths of surfers after confessing to girlfriend, court told

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Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services

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Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery say they will start to offer a bundle of the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services to customers in the US this summer. The new package will be available to customers on all three streaming platforms. The media giants said they will offer plans with and without adverts but did not reveal how much they will charge customers. The move comes as Disney and Warner Bros face competition from rivals, including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. “This new offering… will help drive incremental subscribers and much stronger retention,” Warner Bros Discovery executive JB Perrette … Continue reading Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services

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Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss

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The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kissing of Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso. The kiss, which Ms Hermoso said was “unwanted”, happened at last year’s 1-0 World Cup against England and made global headlines. Mr Rubiales was forced to resign but has denied any wrongdoing. A Spanish High Court judge said on Wednesday Mr Rubiales was also facing one charge of coercion. The scandal overshadowed a historic moment for Spain’s women’s team, which at the time was celebrating its first ever World Cup win on 20 … Continue reading Luis Rubiales to stand trial over World Cup kiss

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Malaysia offers trade partners ‘orangutan diplomacy’

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Malaysia has said it plans to start giving orangutans as gifts to major trading partners who buy its palm oil. Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said the country hoped to generate the same goodwill as China does with its “panda diplomacy”. But conservation group WWF said the focus should be on protecting orangutans in their natural habitat. The large apes, which are native to Malaysia and Indonesia, are a critically endangered species as logging and agricultural expansion- particularly for palm oil plantations- are blamed for the shrinking of the natural rainforests where they live. With a name meaning “man of … Continue reading Malaysia offers trade partners ‘orangutan diplomacy’

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An Indian MP’s ‘sex abuse’ tapes spark outrage

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Thousands of videos allegedly showing an Indian MP sexually abusing women have circulated in the southern state of Karnataka, sparking outrage. Police are investigating allegations against Prajwal Revanna who is accused of assaulting several women. Mr Revanna has not commented but an official from his office denied this, saying the videos are doctored. The MP belongs to the Janata Dal (Secular) which is an ally of PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. His father HD Revanna, who is a legislator in the Karnataka state assembly, is also an accused in the police complaint lodged by a former employee of the … Continue reading An Indian MP’s ‘sex abuse’ tapes spark outrage

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Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns title on mental health grounds

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Reigning Miss USA Noelia Voigt has resigned her title, citing mental health reasons. Ms Voigt, who won the annual competition in September, said she believed in making decisions “that feel best for you and your mental health”. “Never compromise your physical and mental wellbeing,” she wrote on Instagram. “Our health is our wealth.” The Miss USA organisation said it supported her decision and would announce a successor. The 24-year-old Venezuelan-American, of Utah, said that hoped to “continue to inspire others” as she started “a new chapter” in life. “Prioritise your mental health, advocate for yourself and others by using your … Continue reading Miss USA Noelia Voigt resigns title on mental health grounds

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Security guard shot at Drake’s Toronto home amid beef with Kendrick Lamar

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Toronto police have said a security guard was shot overnight outside the home of Canadian rapper Drake. Police said suspects in a vehicle shot the guard at the corner of the Park Lane Circle mansion around 02:00 local time on Tuesday before fleeing the scene. It remains unclear if Drake was at home when the incident occurred or whether he was a target of the shooting. He is currently embroiled in a war of words with US rap rival Kendrick Lamar. But police said it was too early in their investigation to speak about a motive. “We are in contact … Continue reading Security guard shot at Drake’s Toronto home amid beef with Kendrick Lamar

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US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel over Rafah concerns

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The US last week paused a bomb shipment for Israel over concerns it was going ahead with a major ground operation in Rafah, southern Gaza, a senior administration official says. The shipment consisted of 1,800 2,000lb (907kg) bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs, the official told CBS News. Israel has not “fully addressed” US concerns over humanitarian needs of civilians in Rafah, the official says. Israel made no immediate comment. Overnight, there were further Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, hours after Israeli forces backed by tanks took control of the key Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt. The … Continue reading US reveals it paused shipment of bombs for Israel over Rafah concerns

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Maradona’s ‘stolen’ Golden Ball to be auctioned off

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Diego Maradona’s “stolen” Golden Ball trophy, awarded for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, has been found and will be auctioned off in France on 6 June. The Aguttes auction house announced on Tuesday that the item had resurfaced and they expect it to be sold for “millions”. Maradona, who died in 2020, won the award after leading Argentina to World Cup victory in Mexico. “There are a lot of stories and legends, like it was stolen by the mafia to make gold,” the Aguttes auction house sport expert Francois Thierry told BBC Sport. “We did … Continue reading Maradona’s ‘stolen’ Golden Ball to be auctioned off

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Kim family’s master propagandist dies at 94

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North Korea’s former propaganda master Kim Ki Nam has died, state media said on Wednesday. He was 94. He died due to old age and “multiple organ dysfunction” for which he had been receiving treatment since 2022, the official KCNA said. He had spent decades leading propaganda efforts in the totalitarian state, including building a personality cult around the ruling Kim dynasty. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended his funeral early on Wednesday morning and paid tribute to the “veteran revolutionary who had remained boundlessly loyal” to the regime, KCNA said. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency likened him to … Continue reading Kim family’s master propagandist dies at 94

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Dozens trapped as tornado collapses Michigan FedEx depot

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A tornado has partially collapsed a FedEx depot in Michigan, trapping 50 people inside, officials say. The rare tornado hit the small town of Portage, eight miles (13km) south of Kalamazoo, on Tuesday evening. Emergency officials are working to reach those inside, but have been hampered by downed power lines and debris. Multiple buildings have been damaged by severe weather in the region, but there are no reports of injuries. More than 32,600 people are without electricity, according to the PowerOutages.US website. Thousands more are under weather warnings. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued its first tornado emergency for … Continue reading Dozens trapped as tornado collapses Michigan FedEx depot

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Pennsylvania pastor survives attempted shooting during service

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A Pennsylvania pastor survived a shooting in the middle of his Sunday sermon when the attacker’s gun jammed, giving congregants time to subdue him. Footage of the attack shows pastor Glenn Germany diving behind his lectern after a man approaches, raises his arm and aims a gun at Mr Germany. Police identified the gunman as 26-year-old Bernard Polite. After Mr Polite’s arrest, police found another man fatally shot at his North Braddock home. The victim was identified as Derek Polite, 56. Police have not yet commented on Bernard Polite’s relationship with him. Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department’s homicide … Continue reading Pennsylvania pastor survives attempted shooting during service