Pedophile who was jailed for 45 sex crimes assaulted 15 times by inmates who saw his trial on TV

A Texas man who was jailed for beating and sexually assaulting three kids, has been assaulted by three fellow inmates fifteen times after they saw his trial on the news.  Wichita County Sheriff David Duke who reviewed a video of the incident, said Michael George Corey, Jr. was attacked on Wednesday September 29, shortly after his trial was … Continue reading Pedophile who was jailed for 45 sex crimes assaulted 15 times by inmates who saw his trial on TV

Kidnappers’ middleman arrested in Enugu

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)  in Enugu have arrested a man who has confessed to being a member of a Lagos-based kidnap gang. Three ATM cards, two mobile phones, a wrap of substance suspected to be cannabis and an improvised pistol hidden under other contents in a mini-bag, among other things, were … Continue reading Kidnappers’ middleman arrested in Enugu

Former Leicester City manager, Claudio Ranieri agrees to become new Watford head coach

Claudio Ranieri has arrived at Watford's training ground after agreeing to become the club's head coach. According to Sky in Italy, Ranieri is expected to sign a contract to take over at Vicarage Road on Monday. The Italian, who guided Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016, left his role as Sampdoria manager at the … Continue reading Former Leicester City manager, Claudio Ranieri agrees to become new Watford head coach

‘My body, my f*****g choice!’ – Billie Eilish slams abortion laws during Texas concert

Billie Eilish slammed Texas abortion laws during her performance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival over the weekend. The 19-year-old singer criticised the state’s law that bans abortions when foetal cardiac activity is detected long before many women are even aware that they’re pregnant. At one point during the show, Eilish admitted: “When they made that shit a law, I … Continue reading ‘My body, my f*****g choice!’ – Billie Eilish slams abortion laws during Texas concert

Man gets strokes of cane for stealing plantain in Bayelsa

A man identified as Martins Dickson has been given some strokes of cane and fined after he was caught stealing bunches of plantain in Bayelsa State.  The suspect said to be from Rivers State was caught red handed in Agudama-Epe area of Yenagoa, the state capital on Sunday, October 3. According to one Izibeyame Prudent, the suspect specialises in … Continue reading Man gets strokes of cane for stealing plantain in Bayelsa

Woman reveals she shares her husband with her mum and sister to keep him happy

A woman has disclosed that she shares her husband with her mum and sister. Madi Brooks, from the US, opened up about her open relationship in a video on TikTok where she has over 92,700 followers. The social media star, her mum and husband are all in an open relationship, and even her sister gets involved in … Continue reading Woman reveals she shares her husband with her mum and sister to keep him happy

US warns China to stop provoking Taiwan after Beijing sent 77 aircraft including nuclear bombers into island’s airspace

The United States has warned China to stop its 'provocative' military flights near Taiwan after they sent about 100 military planes, some of them capable of dropping nuclear bombs, into the island's air defense zone over the weekend.  Taiwan's defense ministry said that China's air force sent 39 aircraft to the zone just on Saturday, October 3, … Continue reading US warns China to stop provoking Taiwan after Beijing sent 77 aircraft including nuclear bombers into island’s airspace

Canada indigenous children’s compensation order upheld

Canada's federal court has dismissed a government bid to avoid paying compensation to indigenous children who suffered welfare discrimination. In 2016, a rights tribunal ruled that the government had underfunded First Nations children's services compared with those for non-indigenous children. It ordered C$40,000 ($31,350; £23,340) payouts to each child forced to leave their homes to … Continue reading Canada indigenous children’s compensation order upheld

Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg’s ‘blah, blah, blah’ criticism

Italy's climate minister says he accepts the criticism of Greta Thunberg who this week accused politicians of "30 years of blah, blah, blah". Roberto Cingolani told the BBC Ms Thunberg raised "a serious problem, we were not credible in the past". He criticised those who "want renewable energy " but don't want "the power station … Continue reading Italy climate minister accepts Thunberg’s ‘blah, blah, blah’ criticism

Ecuador jail: Death toll in Guayaquil prison fight passes 100

More than 100 people are now known to have died in a fight between rival gangs in Ecuador's jail, officials say, making it the worst prison violence in the country's history. At least five inmates were decapitated in Tuesday's clashes in the city of Guayaquil, while others were shot dead. Police commander Fausto Buenaño says … Continue reading Ecuador jail: Death toll in Guayaquil prison fight passes 100

Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say

Top US defence officials have said the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan can be traced back to a deal between the group and the Trump administration. The so-called Doha agreement was signed in February 2020 and set a date for the US to withdraw its troops. Gen Frank McKenzie said the deal had a "really pernicious … Continue reading Afghanistan: US-Taliban deal hastened Afghan collapse, defence officials say

Aaliyah’s uncle says R. Kelly ‘wouldn’t have to worry about a trial’ if he had known the singer was abusing his niece

Late singer, Aaliyah’s outraged uncle has stated that convicted pedophile R. Kelly might have never made it to court trial if he had known his niece was being molested by the singer decades ago. Kelly, 54, was convicted on all nine counts, including racketeering and other sex crimes, in Brooklyn Federal Court on Monday, September … Continue reading Aaliyah’s uncle says R. Kelly ‘wouldn’t have to worry about a trial’ if he had known the singer was abusing his niece