Category: Foreign

Keanu Reeves’ Hollywood mansion broken into by bandits

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Hollywood action star Keanu Reeves’ mansion was reportedly burgled on Wednesday night by a group of masked intruders. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident, revealing that the perpetrators gained entry through a rear window sometime after 7 p.m. PST. While a full inventory of stolen items is still being compiled, at least one firearm was taken from the property. Fortunately, Reeves was not at home at the time of the break-in. However, security cameras captured footage of the masked individuals entering and leaving the residence. The LAPD is…

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Vladimir Putin says he will run for re-election in 2024

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Russia President, Vladimir Putin, has said he will run for re-election in 2024. The 71-year-old has led Russia since the turn of the century, winning four presidential ballots and briefly serving as prime minister in a system where opposition has become virtually non-existent. Putin told Lieutenant Colonel Artyom Zhoga, a Russian military officer, about his decision to participate in the vote following an awards ceremony for army personnel at the Kremlin. Putin will not face any major challengers in his bid for a fifth term and will likely seek as…

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UK imposes stricter visa measures to reduce migration

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  The UK has announced it would raise the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa and prevent overseas health and social care staff from bringing family dependents to Britain. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office trumpeted the proposals as “the biggest clampdown on legal migration ever”. But critics said it would damage the state-run National Health Service (NHS), which faces staff shortages. Immigration is set to be a key issue in nationwide elections that must be held by January 2025 at the latest, and which the main opposition Labour…

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Derek Chauvin, George Floyd killer, stabbed 22 times in prison – Prosecutors

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Derek Chauvin, former police officer convicted for the death of George Floyd, has been stabbed more than 20 times by a fellow inmate with a shiv, US prosecutors said Friday as they announced charges of attempted murder. Chauvin, whose killing of George Floyd in Minnesota sparked massive racial justice protests in 2020, was attacked in the law library of an Arizona prison last month. Chauvin was sentenced to over two decades after being convicted of the murder of the 46-year-old Black man, on whose neck he knelt for nine minutes.…

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I’m giving up smoking – Snoop Dogg

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Snoop Dogg, American rapper and actor, has said he’s calling time on smoking after a meeting with his family. Originally known as Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, he has become famous and a point of reference for describing heavy smokers of marijuana. Although most of his followers, through their comments under the post on Instagram, find it hard to believe, this may well be the end of an era. The post on Snoop Dogg’s Instagram reads “After much consideration and conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. “Please…

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Former Gang Member Pleads Not Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

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A former gang member named Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who had previously boasted about his involvement in the murder of rap legend Tupac Shakur 25 years ago, pleaded not guilty in a US court. Despite not being the person who wielded the weapon in the gang feud in Las Vegas, he was charged with the murder. Davis, a former member of the South Side Crips gang in Compton, had openly acknowledged his role in the killing, claiming to be the “on-site commander” seeking revenge for an assault on his nephew.…

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Israeli Airstrikes Target Underground Hamas Facilities

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The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in northern Gaza, targeting underground sites, terror tunnels, and other infrastructure, resulting in the death of several Hamas terrorists. They also reported the killing of Asem Abu Rakaba, who played a significant role in the October 7 attacks that initiated the conflict. The Israeli military stated that Abu Rakaba was responsible for overseeing Hamas drones, paragliders, aerial detection, and defense, including directing terrorists who infiltrated Israel using paragliders and conducting drone attacks on IDF posts. Share on: WhatsApp

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Heart Attack Deaths Reported During Navratri ‘Garba’ Dance in India

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Ten individuals have tragically lost their lives to heart attacks in the Indian state of Gujarat during the Navratri Hindu festival’s “Garba” dance, a celebration of feminine divinity rooted in the Sanskrit word “garbha” meaning “womb.” The victims ranged from teenagers to middle-aged, with the youngest being a 13-year-old from Dabhoi in Vadodara district. Reports indicate that over 500 emergency calls were made within 24 hours following the dance. The government has issued an alert, instructing event organizers to ensure the availability of ambulances, advising revelers to take breaks, and…

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Israel Seeks $10 Billion Emergency Aid from US Amid Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Escalation

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Israel has reportedly requested $10 billion in emergency aid from the United States in response to the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The White House is said to be preparing an assistance package, which also includes aid for Ukraine, funding to strengthen the US-Mexico border, and aid for Taiwan. This request for aid comes as Israel conducts operations in the Gaza Strip. On Sunday, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, mentioned that Washington was considering Israel’s requests for additional military aid for its Gaza operations. Additionally, the US…

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Rising Housing Costs Lead to Surge in Homelessness in Canada

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The rising housing prices and rents in Canada have led to a surge in homelessness, with tens of thousands of people now living on the streets, particularly in Quebec. Previously, most homeless individuals were concentrated in Montreal, but a recent study revealed that half of Quebec’s homeless population can be found in rural areas of the province. A significant portion of those experiencing homelessness in Quebec ended up on the streets after being evicted from their housing, according to government assessments. The homeless population in Quebec increased by 44% between…

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