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A civil jury in Ireland has found mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor liable for sexually assaulting a woman in 2018 and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 (approximately $260,000) in damages. The verdict came after a two-week trial in which the plaintiff, Nikita Hand, accused McGregor of "brutally raping and battering" her in a Dublin hotel room. Hand testified that she met McGregor at a party and that he took her to a bedroom where he sexually assaulted her, including putting her in a choke hold multiple times. She described fearing for her life and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the alleged assault. McGregor vehemently denied the allegations, claiming that their encounter was consensual and that he did not cause any injuries to Hand. His defense team presented surveillance video that they argued showed […]

Northern Ireland is bracing for a weekend of challenging weather conditions as Storm Bert approaches, bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for all three elements, highlighting the potential for travel disruptions, flooding, and power outages. The storm's impact is already being felt, with freezing temperatures and snowfall causing travel disruption in parts of Northern Ireland on Friday. Translink, the public transport operator, has warned of disruptions to bus and rail services, particularly on rural routes. Several services were canceled Friday morning due to the hazardous conditions. Police have urged motorists to exercise caution and reduce speed on icy and snow-covered roads. The Met Office has forecast further challenging conditions as Storm Bert moves across the region. Rain is expected to spread across Northern Ireland overnight on Friday, with snow falling on higher […]

Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda, a Zambian independent lawmaker who escaped custody in August, has been arrested in Zimbabwe, Zambian authorities confirmed. Banda was found at a rented flat in Harare and will remain in Zimbabwe pending extradition proceedings. The MP, who had a 2 million Zambian kwacha ($72,000) bounty on his head, faces charges of aggravated robbery related to a 2015 incident involving property worth 12,000 kwacha ($430). He escaped through a window at Chipata Central Hospital while under police guard, where he had been admitted following his arrest. Zambian Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu announced the arrest and expressed interest in investigating those who facilitated Banda's escape and his wife's visits to Harare. He thanked Zimbabwean authorities for their cooperation in the case. The arrest has sparked political controversy, with opposition members from the Patriotic Front (PF) party condemning […]

The Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in two separate cyber fraud cases in Southwest Delhi, where a senior citizen and a graphic designer were defrauded of significant sums of money. The perpetrators employed a similar modus operandi in both cases, impersonating courier service employees and law enforcement officers to deceive and threaten the victims. In the first case, a 78-year-old man from Vasant Vihar was contacted by a scammer claiming to be a FedEx employee. The scammer alleged that a parcel containing illegal items, including passports, credit cards, drugs, and a laptop, had been intercepted by customs and linked to the victim's credit card. Through a Skype video call, the fraudsters threatened legal action unless the victim transferred over 3.2 million rupees to a designated bank account. Fearing arrest, the victim complied, only to realize he had been […]

A British woman is among a group of tourists who have fallen ill in Laos after allegedly consuming drinks contaminated with methanol. Simone White, a 28-year-old lawyer from Orpington, Kent, was hospitalized along with several other backpackers in the popular tourist town of Vang Vieng. This incident is part of a suspected mass methanol poisoning that has tragically claimed the lives of four people, including an Australian teenager, Bianca Jones. Another Australian teenager, Holly Bowles, remains in critical condition in a Thai hospital. Two Danish women and an American man have also died in connection with the suspected poisoning. The group of affected tourists, including Ms. Jones and Ms. Bowles, were reportedly on a backpacking trip through Southeast Asia when they consumed the tainted drinks at an unknown location in Vang Vieng. They were later found unwell at their hostel […]

A video showcasing a group of property investors boasting about their real estate holdings has ignited controversy online, with many criticizing the display of wealth amidst Australia's ongoing housing crisis. The video, posted by The Scouting Australia Podcast, features individuals on a boat in Sydney Harbour revealing the number of investment properties they own. The participants, all employees of Australian Property Scout, a property investment firm, casually share their impressive portfolios, with one individual claiming to own 16 properties. While some viewers found the video inspiring, many others criticized it as tone-deaf and insensitive, considering the challenges faced by many Australians struggling to afford housing. With rising rental prices, soaring house prices, and a significant portion of homeowners struggling with mortgage repayments, the video struck a nerve with those grappling with the housing crisis. Critics pointed out the stark contrast […]

In a move that underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding U.S. immigration policy, Texas authorities have proposed offering 1,400 acres of land to support potential federal immigration enforcement efforts. The Texas General Land Office has formally communicated an offer to build detention facilities along the US-Mexico border, revealing the complex dynamics of state-level immigration strategies. The proposed land, described as flat and easily developable farmland, comes with a specific vision from Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who characterized the offering as a potential solution for "processing, detention, and coordination" of immigration enforcement efforts. This proposal emerges against a backdrop of intense political debate, with Texas positioning itself as a key supporter of stringent border control measures. The offer highlights a stark divide among border states. While Texas extends support, Democratic governors in California, Arizona, and New Mexico have explicitly stated their […]