Teen Sensation Andreeva, 17, Shocks Swiatek In Dubai Quarters
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Teen Sensation Andreeva, 17, Shocks Swiatek In Dubai Quarters

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has made history at the Dubai Tennis Championships, defeating world number two Iga Swiatek in a stunning 6-3 6-3 quarter-final victory. At just 17 years old, Andreeva becomes the youngest player ever to reach the tournament's semi-finals. The match, lasting one hour and 36 minutes, saw Andreeva demonstrate remarkable resilience. Despite falling behind 3-1 in the second set, she mounted an impressive comeback, winning five consecutive games to defeat the five-time Grand Slam champion from Poland. Andreeva's victory sets up a semi-final clash against either Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan or American Sofia Kenin. After the match, Andreeva acknowledged her pre-match nerves, referencing their previous encounter in Cincinnati last year where Swiatek emerged victorious. "I just told myself that I played great and I just need to continue to play aggressive and go for my shots," she […]

Trump Calls Zelensky A Dictator While PM Backs Ukraine Leader
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Trump Calls Zelensky A Dictator While PM Backs Ukraine Leader

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following Donald Trump's criticism of the Ukrainian leader. During a Wednesday evening call, Starmer supported Zelensky's decision to suspend elections during wartime, comparing it to Britain's actions in World War Two. Trump had earlier criticized Zelensky, claiming he "refuses to have elections" and has done a "terrible job." Ukraine suspended elections after Russia's invasion, with Zelensky's term originally set to end in May 2024. Starmer, who plans to meet Trump in Washington DC next week, aims to discuss a "US backstop" to deter future Russian aggression. The Prime Minister has expressed willingness to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal, with Western officials suggesting fewer than 30,000 land troops would be involved. The proposal includes using drones and intelligence aircraft to monitor Ukrainian cities, infrastructure, […]

El Chapoโ€™s Son and Top Lieutenant Captured in Major Sinaloa Cartel Raid
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El Chapoโ€™s Son and Top Lieutenant Captured in Major Sinaloa Cartel Raid

Mexican military forces have arrested Josรฉ รngel Canobbio ("El Gรผerito"), a significant figure in the Sinaloa drug cartel, in Culiacรกn. Officials identify him as the right-hand man of Ivรกn Archivaldo Guzmรกn, son of imprisoned drug lord Joaquรญn "El Chapo" Guzmรกn. The arrest coincides with the Trump Administration's designation of the Sinaloa cartel and seven other Latin American criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). The other designated groups include the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Gulf cartel, Northeast cartel, United cartel, New Michoacรกn Family, Tren de Aragua, and MS-13. Six of these organizations operate from Mexico. This designation comes amid intense pressure from the Trump Administration on Mexico to combat these groups and their fentanyl trafficking operations. Recently, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum negotiated a one-month delay on proposed 25% US duties on Mexican imports. Canobbio faces charges from a Chicago federal […]

Court Drops CHarges Against Friend Blamed For Liam Payne Death
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Court Drops CHarges Against Friend Blamed For Liam Payne Death

Manslaughter charges against Rogelio "Roger" Nores and two hotel staff members related to Liam Payne's death in Buenos Aires have been dismissed by appeal court judges, overturning the December charges. The One Direction singer died last October after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Argentina's capital. Following the dismissal, Nores told Rolling Stone: "Glad this is finally over. I'm happy I'm now going to be able to travel to the UK and say goodbye to my friend." His lawyer Rafael Cuneo Libarona welcomed the reversal, stating: "We have always maintained that Rogelio Nores was not responsible for Liam Payne's death. He was only his friend and had no duty or legal obligation to ensure his safety." The dropped charges also apply to hotel security head Gilda Martin and chief receptionist Esteban Grassi, who made the emergency […]

Spain Football Boss Found Guilty In World Cup Kiss Scandal
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Spain Football Boss Found Guilty In World Cup Kiss Scandal

Spain's High Court has ruled that former football federation president Luis Rubiales is guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without consent during the 2023 Women's World Cup victory celebration. He has been ordered to pay a fine exceeding โ‚ฌ10,000 (ยฃ8,275) but was acquitted of coercion charges. The incident occurred as Spain's team received their medals after defeating England in Sydney. Rubiales grabbed Hermoso by the head and kissed her on the lips, an action that was broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide and sparked widespread protests demanding his resignation. During court proceedings, Rubiales maintained that he was "absolutely sure" of receiving Hermoso's consent, describing the kiss as an "act of affection" that was "completely spontaneous." However, Hermoso testified that she never gave permission for the kiss, stating that it had "stained one of the happiest days of my life." Prosecutors […]

Delta Airline Offers Passengers On Crashed Toronto Plane $30,000 Each
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Delta Airline Offers Passengers On Crashed Toronto Plane $30,000 Each

Delta Air Lines has offered $30,000 to each person aboard a flight that crash-landed in Toronto on Monday, with all passengers and crew surviving the dramatic incident. The plane erupted in flames while skidding along the runway before flipping over. Remarkably, most passengers walked away unharmed, though 21 were taken to hospital. By Wednesday morning, all but one had been released. The flight, carrying 76 passengers and four crew members from Minneapolis, ended in a dramatic crash that remains under investigation. Delta confirmed the compensation offer comes with no conditions and doesn't affect passengers' legal rights. Emergency responders and the flight crew received praise for their swift evacuation of the aircraft. The plane's safety features were credited for preventing casualties. Delta CEO Ed Bastian told CBS News that the crew was experienced and well-trained, performing "heroically, but also as expected" […]

Hamas Returns First Dead Hostage As Grief Grips Israel
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Hamas Returns First Dead Hostage As Grief Grips Israel

Israel has received the bodies of four hostages who were captured during Hamas's October 7 attack. This marks the first return of deceased captives since the ceasefire began last month. The bodies are reportedly those of Shiri Bibas, 33, her two young sons (aged five and two), and Oded Lifschitz, 84, a peace activist. Israeli authorities await forensic confirmation of their identities. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed national anguish, stating "the heart of the entire nation is torn." In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Hamas staged a ceremonial handover, displaying four black coffins on a decorated stage before crowds. Red Cross officials processed documentation alongside Hamas fighters before transferring the coffins to Israeli forces. Israelis lined streets waving national and yellow hostage-support flags as police transported the bodies to Jaffa's Abu Kabir forensic institute. The Bibas family's fate has particularly moved Israel. […]

Gunman Who Shot Israelis In Miami Claims He Thought Victims Were Palestinians
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Gunman Who Shot Israelis In Miami Claims He Thought Victims Were Palestinians

A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting two Israeli visitors in Miami Beach, Florida. According to police, Mordechai Brafman told authorities he believed he was targeting Palestinians when he opened fire. Brafman was booked into Miami-Dade County Corrections on Sunday facing two counts of attempted murder. The arrest report states that Brafman "spontaneously stated that while he was driving his truck, he saw two Palestinians and shot and killed both." Both victims, reported by local media to be a Jewish father and son visiting from Israel, survived the attack with non-fatal injuries. One sustained a shoulder wound while the other was hit in the forearm. One victim, identified as Ari Revay, described the sudden attack in an interview with WPLG Local 10. Through translation provided by his cousin, Revay recounted: "'Boom, boom, boom' and he randomly […]

Privacy Fears Spark As Musk Team Pushes For Access To US Taxpayers' Data
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Privacy Fears Spark As Musk Team Pushes For Access To US Taxpayers’ Data

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking access to the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Integrated Data Retrieval System (IDRS), according to multiple media reports. This system contains sensitive taxpayer information including Social Security numbers, addresses, property records, and salary details of millions of Americans. As of Sunday evening, DOGE had not yet gained access to the system, according to several news outlets including The Associated Press, CNN, The New York Times, and the Washington Post. White House spokesperson Harrison Fields defended the effort, stating that direct access to the IRS database was necessary to identify "deeply entrenched" waste, fraud, and abuse in government. "DOGE will continue to shine a light on the fraud they uncover as the American people deserve to know what their government has been spending their hard-earned tax dollars on," Fields said. Democratic lawmakers have […]

Bus Plunges Nearly 800 Meters Down Bolivian Mountain Killing Over 30 Passengers
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Bus Plunges Nearly 800 Meters Down Bolivian Mountain Killing Over 30 Passengers

A fatal bus crash on a mountain road in Bolivia has claimed the lives of more than 30 people, according to police reports. The vehicle fell almost 800 meters (2625 feet) into a ravine in the southwestern district of Yocalla. Fourteen people survived the crash with injuries, including four children, as confirmed by a local hospital official in a video statement. The accident occurred on the route connecting the cities of Potosรญ and Oruro. Police colonel Victor Benavides told AFP news agency that investigators believe excessive speed likely caused the crash, with the driver "unable" to maintain control of the bus. This incident appears to be Bolivia's deadliest road accident reported since 2024 so far. Local news outlet Unitel indicated that several survivors sustained serious injuries. Road safety remains a persistent concern in Bolivia, particularly in mountainous regions with hazardous […]

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