Equatorial Guinea has ordered a crackdown on sexual activity in government offices after leaked videos allegedly showed a senior finance official engaging in sexual acts at work, including in his office. The scandal, involving multiple videos reportedly found during a corruption investigation, has embarrassed the government. Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue mandated new security measures, including cameras in offices, and stated that those involved would … Continue reading Equatorial Guinea orders crackdown on sex in government offices after videos leak

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn announced her retirement from competition after facing ridicule and conspiracy theories following her unconventional performance at the Paris Olympics. Known as “Raygun,” the 37-year-old failed to score in all three rounds with a routine that included unique moves like a kangaroo hop. Although initially planning to continue, Gunn found the public scrutiny overwhelming. Despite defending her qualification and performance, she was … Continue reading Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Hurricane Rafael, a Category 3 storm with winds near 115 mph, made landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday, leaving the island without power. This blackout follows a similar outage in October, which led to emergency measures across Cuba. The storm has disrupted power, with Cubans resorting to cooking on improvised wood stoves. The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Cuba, and Cuban authorities … Continue reading Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout

Protesters in Novi Sad threw flares and red paint on the City Hall after a concrete canopy collapse at the railway station killed 14 people. Police used tear gas as some protesters threw stones and broke windows. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic condemned the violence, warning of consequences. Protesters demanded justice for the victims, with opposition activists blaming corruption and poor oversight. The incident has sparked … Continue reading Police fire tear gas at protest over deadly canopy collapse in Serbia

Four teenagers were injured, two seriously, during a fight involving an axe on a suburban train near Paris. The incident occurred around 8:00 am as the teens, aged 16 and 17, were heading to school. One suffered a hand amputation, and another had a skull injury; two others sustained lighter injuries. Various weapons, including an axe, knife, and samurai sword, were reportedly used. A 16-year-old … Continue reading Fight on French train involving axe and samurai sword leaves 4 students wounded

For the first time, Ukrainian troops have reportedly engaged with North Korean soldiers deployed to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed “small-scale” combat with North Korean forces, who are stationed in Russia’s Kursk region alongside Russian troops. U.S. and allied intelligence suggests that up to 12,000 North Korean troops may be deployed under a Russia-North Korea pact. This … Continue reading Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean units for the 1st time in Russia, an official says

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced in Parliament, aims to prevent today’s British children from ever legally smoking by raising the minimum tobacco purchase age each year for those born after January 1, 2009. The bill would also ban smoking and vaping in some outdoor areas, like playgrounds and school entrances, though a proposed ban on smoking in pub beer gardens was removed due to … Continue reading UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal

Police in Tel Aviv used water cannons to disperse protesters upset over Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to fire Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The move came amid ongoing tensions between the two, largely over the Gaza conflict. Demonstrators blocked traffic and set fires in Tel Aviv, with similar protests reported in Jerusalem, Haifa, and other cities, Sky News has reported. Gallant, a supporter of a hostage … Continue reading Thousands join street protests after Israeli defense minister sacked by Netanyahu