David Balogun

A shocking act of violence occurred on a New York City subway train just days before Christmas. A man allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire, then calmly watched as she burned to death. The incident took place around 7:30 am on Sunday on a Coney Island-bound F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station. Horrifying video footage shows the suspect observing the woman engulfed in flames. A transit officer is seen walking past the open train door, briefly pausing and seemingly using his radio before continuing down the platform. The suspect, described as a man between 25 and 30 years old, around 5'6" (168cm) tall, and weighing approximately 150 pounds (68kg), then appears to walk away. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, jeans, brown boots, and a dark knit hat with a red band. Police are offering […]

A fourth-year student from Tom Mboya University has died following a violent assault at a local restaurant in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Police have arrested seven employees of the restaurant in connection with the incident. The tragic events unfolded on Friday, December 21, when local authorities received an alert from a Homa Bay County Enforcement Officer about a student being tortured at the restaurant. When police arrived, they found the victim in a horrific state - beaten, stripped, and tied up. The student had been bound with ropes on both hands and legs, with his hands specifically tied to a metal bar. He had sustained severe head injuries and was bleeding heavily. Emergency responders rushed the victim to Homa Bay County Referral Hospital, but despite medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries. His body has been transferred to the hospital […]

China's United Front Work Department (UFWD), described by both Mao Zedong and Xi Jinping as a "magic weapon," is increasingly raising concerns in the West. This long-standing arm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), designed to build broad coalitions, is now under scrutiny for alleged foreign interference.   While the UFWD publicly reports some of its activities, the full extent of its reach is unclear. A key focus is influencing overseas Chinese communities, shaping narratives on sensitive topics like Taiwan, Xinjiang, and Tibet, and targeting critics of the Chinese government. While some UFWD activities may involve espionage, its broader goal is mobilizing overseas Chinese populations to support Beijing's agenda. China's growing global influence under Xi has enabled it to expand these efforts, with Xi urging the Chinese diaspora to promote "China's story."   The UFWD operates through various overseas Chinese […]

Dominique Pelicot, 72, has been sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison after being convicted of drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisèle, and facilitating her sexual abuse by dozens of other men over nearly a decade. The verdict, delivered in Avignon, France, concluded the country's largest ever rape trial, a three-month ordeal that has garnered international attention. Fifty other men were also convicted on related charges, though they received shorter sentences than prosecutors had sought.   Gisèle Pelicot's decision to waive her right to anonymity brought the case into the public eye, prompting nationwide discussions about France's legal definition of rape and the issue of consent. She attended nearly every day of the trial, facing her former husband of 50 years, from whom she is now divorced. Gisèle expressed her gratitude to supporters and her hope for a future […]