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South Korean prosecutors accuse the Unification Church of using luxury gifts and political funding to curry favors from former First Lady Kim Keonhee and a conservative lawmaker, Kweon Seongdong. Investigators say the church allegedly offered Chanel bags, a diamond necklace, and campaign support in return for political and business advantages. They claim these transactions helped…
The Nigerian Army says it has captured Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, better known as Gentle De Yahoo, a commander linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Troops from the 34 Artillery Brigade and other security agencies moved into Aku-Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State,…
President Claudia Sheinbaum became the first female president to preside over Mexico’s Independence Day celebrations in over two centuries. She led the traditional “grito” ceremony from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City on the night of September 15. The ritual marks the call to arms in 1810 in the fight for independence…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released draft regulations to enforce the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. The proposed rules aim to limit the kinds of social media feeds that minors under age 18 can see unless a parent gives consent. In particular, platforms like TikTok and Instagram must cease showing…
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has jumped into the political fray over control of U.S. House districts. He publicly urged voters to reject Proposition 50, a ballot measure backed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The proposal seeks to replace California’s independent redistricting commission temporarily so that Democratic lawmakers can draw new district maps designed to favor…
Real Madrid began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Olympique de Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu. Marseille took the lead in the 22nd minute when Timothy Weah capitalized on a defensive error by Madrid. However, Madrid struck back with two penalties by Kylian Mbappé to secure the win. Madrid played with 10…
Arsenal opened their 2025-26 Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in San Mamés. The Gunners controlled much of the match but struggled in the first half to convert chances. Then, substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard turned the game in Arsenal’s favour with two crucial moments after coming off the bench….
Wall Street extended its rally Monday as U.S. stock indexes reached new record highs. The S&P 500 climbed about 0.5%, surpassing its previous all-time high. The Nasdaq composite added roughly 0.9%, also closing at a fresh peak. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose modestly. Investors appear confident as the Federal Reserve prepares to meet…
A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration illegally directed the Office of Personnel Management to fire around 25,000 probationary federal employees in early 2025. The directive applied across multiple agencies and concerned workers who generally had less than a year of service, though many had longer careers in different roles. The…
Comedy emerged as a clear winner this year because The Studio set the record for the most Emmys ever won by a comedy series in a single season. It earned 13 total awards, surpassing The Bear’s previous high of 11. Among its wins, The Studio snagged Best Comedy Series and saw Seth Rogen win Best…