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Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran called him asking for a $2 million donation to aid the region after Macklemore was removed from the tour. The claim appears in Kraft’s statement, though Sheeran has not confirmed any such pledge.
South African police have discovered a ninth woman's body in the Ekurhuleni region, extending a string of unexplained female deaths over two months. Authorities have warned of rising fear among women and offered a 400,000‑rand reward for information.
Germany's new national team coach Jürgen Klopp says he wants to reclaim the flag as a symbol of inclusive patriotism. He made the remarks while announcing his first squad amid rising support for the far‑right AfD in regional elections.
Ulf Kristersson announced his resignation after his right‑wing bloc lost the Swedish general election by a narrow margin. The centre‑left opposition, led by Magdalena Andersson, is poised to form a new government.
Sylvia Zin, wife of detained U Min Zin, testified before Congress asking President Trump to raise her husband's case with President Xi. The appeal comes ahead of a Trump‑Xi summit at the White House, where other detained Americans, including seismologist Chen Youlin, are also on the agenda.
UN human‑rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe the United States carried out indiscriminate missile strikes on a school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd that killed at least 177 civilians. The same report also documents widespread Iranian security‑force abuses during the December‑January protests, which it classifies as crimes against humanity.
The European Commission has unveiled the EU Kids Act, which would ban users under 13 from social‑media platforms and limit 13‑ to 15‑year‑olds to one hour per day via parental “mini‑accounts”. The proposal also ties compliance to safety‑by‑design standards and fines of up to 6 % of a company’s global revenue.
The U.S. House passed a bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil, putting India’s imports at risk. India, which sources about 30% of its crude from Russia, says it is monitoring the development while weighing energy security against potential trade penalties.
The 16th‑century Codex Azcatitlán, held in France since 1898, is being displayed in Mexico for the first time in 186 years. The temporary exchange, part of a broader repatriation effort, also sees Mexico loaning the Codex Boturini to France.
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new entries to its dictionary, including slang terms such as “neckbeard” and “trash panda.” The update also introduced words like “cuffing season,” “superfood,” and “California sober.”
Owen Ndlovu, a veteran South African sports broadcaster, was abducted on Tuesday and found dead with gunshot wounds the following morning. Police are hunting three suspects while the case highlights South Africa's ongoing surge in violent crime.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced on X that her recent pathology tests came back clear, confirming she is cancer‑free six months after her diagnosis. The statement also highlighted her continued work for President Trump and referenced recent Vanity Fair interviews that sparked a dispute with the administration.
Torrential rain and flash floods in northeastern Spain left one person dead after his car was swept away in Olivella. The downpours caused widespread travel disruptions across Catalonia and Valencia, with metro lines halted and flights delayed.
The United States has again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, extending sanctions imposed last year. Washington says the measure responds to alleged support for terrorism, but it also tests the limits of the UN Headquarters Agreement.
Charlie Kirk’s family has filed a legal notice accusing Utah Valley University and state officials of negligence that they say enabled his 2025 campus shooting. The filing, made a day before the first anniversary of his death, outlines alleged security lapses and warns of foreseeable danger.
Eight CDU state premiers publicly backed Chancellor Friedrich Merz as speculation grows over his political future. Their statement emphasizes the need for stability while the CDU faces declining poll numbers and rising AfD support.
Australia announced stricter rules for international student visas and working holiday visas, limiting family accompaniment and introducing a ballot system for extensions. The changes aim to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 by 2028.
The Duma election is expected to produce another United Russia‑dominated parliament, and the Kremlin views the vote as a way to demonstrate domestic support for President Putin and the war in Ukraine. Opposition parties such as Yabloko have been removed from the ballot, highlighting the limited political space surrounding the election.
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel told the BBC the company would consider adding default time‑limit features for teen users. The comment follows Meta’s recent settlement that imposes a two‑hour daily cap on its own platforms.
Microsoft’s head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, warned that Anthropic’s practice of anthropomorphising its Claude model could have a disastrous impact on humanity. He called for greater transparency, independent scrutiny and stronger control tools for advanced AI systems.
