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Behind the glamour: Influencers stay silent in Dubai as fines and prison tortures loom for posts about missiles
While luxury hotels burn and missiles pour down, Dubai’s influencer army continues to assert that everything is normal, as they post bikini photos and shopping hauls.
Crime • Views: 447
Live Nation employees accused of joking about “robbing fans blind” in court filings
Private messages from Live Nation employees mocking concertgoers have sparked outrage online after they surfaced in court filings related to the company’s ongoing antitrust fight with the U.S. government and dozens of states.
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Skies grounded: Chemical odor cripples Washington, Baltimore, and Virginia air traffic
Four airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond, Virginia, stopped all flights on Friday evening for more than an hour due to a strong chemical smell that was obstructing air traffic controllers, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Russia’s Progress helicopter plant reportedly explored massive Ka-52M export contract as speculation swirls around China
Documents circulating on social media indicate that Russia’s Progress helicopter plant may have contemplated the potential production of Ka-52M attack helicopters for a foreign customer. Online speculation suggests possible interest from China.
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AI rapper of the far-right: how artificial intelligence became a tool for political propaganda
A self-recorded phone video shows an Asian man standing in a crowd saying “We are here” to the camera. Cut to a muscular skinhead. He snorts dismissively and replies, “Not for long”, before covering his face with a Union Jack bandana.
Crime • Views: 495
Meta removes 10.9 million Facebook and Instagram accounts as AI-driven identity fraud surges in UK and worldwide, leading to international arrests
Fraud in the United Kingdom soared to unprecedented levels in 2025, with reported cases reaching a record 444,000, according to new data released Thursday by the fraud prevention service Cifas.
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Shocking wedding attack in Kashmir: Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly survives point-blank gunshot, suspect in custody
CCTV footage from a wedding in Jammu city in the Indian-administered Kashmir showcases a man firing a gun at former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. Abdullah was not injured in the incident, which took place on Wednesday evening.
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Bus fire in western Switzerland kills six, injures five, police suspect deliberate act
A bus caught fire in western Switzerland on Tuesday, resulting in at least six fatalities and injuring five other people, in what police indicated might have been an intentional act.
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Vets report surge in healthy pets being euthanised in Dubai because owners don’t want to deal with relocation costs or paperwork amid Middle East conflict
In Dubai, pet owners are abandoning their defenseless animals on the streets as they escape from Iranian missiles, while veterinarians are experiencing an increase in "euthanasia" requests.
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Bail set at $10.2 million for woman accused of targeting Rihanna, authorities probe bizarre social media obsession with celebrity
Disturbing social media posts appear to show a pattern of strange obsession by the suspected gunwoman who fired at Rihanna’s $14 million mansion in Beverly Hills while she was home on Sunday.
Business • Views: 497
Global oil tops $100 a barrel as US-Israel strikes hit Iran
Global oil prices have surged past $100 (£75.11) a barrel for the first time since 2022, as the intensifying US-Israeli conflict with Iran has sparked concerns about extended disruptions to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
US News • Views: 481
Travelers evacuated at Kansas City airport amid security scare, FBI says threat was not credible
Dramatic moments took place at the Kansas City International Airport when travelers were evacuated, with some even stranded on the tarmac, after officials became aware of an unspecified situation.
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Caitlin Kalinowski quits OpenAI, citing fears over military AI use
Caitlin Kalinowski, who oversaw hardware at OpenAI, announced her resignation on Saturday, citing concerns ‌about the company’s agreement with the Department of Defense.
US News • Views: 612
‘Flawless victory’: White House turns to Hollywood and video games for mocking Iran
A Hollywood-themed propaganda video released by the White House, promising “justice the American way” for Iran, features movie stars from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. It promotes characters including a corrupt lawyer, a drug dealer, and a freedom fighter who stands up to the overwhelming force of an invading foreign army.
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Influencers face fines and imprisonment for sharing Iran conflict content in Dubai
Social media influencers in Dubai have been cautioned that they could face imprisonment for sharing content about the conflict with Iran, which has extended into the broader Middle East region.
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Ballistic missile from Iran hits Bahrain petrol refinery, sparks massive blaze
This is the moment Iran blows up Bahrain’s largest petrol refinery, causing chaos in global markets.
Lifestyle • Views: 553
Britney Spears arrested for Driving Under the Influence in California
Britney Spears has reportedly been arrested for Driving Under the Influence in California.
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From Colombia to China: Ukraine data reveals Russia recruited 24,000 foreigners for its invasion
Russia has enlisted over 24,000 foreign fighters from 44 countries since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, as per data supplied to reporters by Ukrainian authorities.
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United Airlines add headphone rule to contract, loud passengers risk removal
United Airlines has revised its passenger policy to tackle a frequent in-flight issue concerning travelers who play audio or video without using headphones.
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Polymarket has closed bets on a possible nuclear strike through 2027
The prediction platform Polymarket has closed its betting market on the potential use of nuclear weapons by the end of 2027.
US News • Views: 430
Elon Musk defiantly defends himself in court over $44bn Twitter takeover battle
Elon Musk acted defiantly on Wednesday as he took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against allegations that he engaged in deceptive behavior that misled investors while he attempted to withdraw from his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter before ultimately completing the acquisition.
Lifestyle • Views: 673
‘Deadliest Catch’ deckhand dies after falling overboard in Bering Sea
A deckhand from the reality television show "Deadliest Catch," which follows the lives of crab fishermen working in one of the world’s toughest environments, passed away after reportedly falling overboard, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday.
World News • Views: 428
Hackers target key Syrian institutions as Iran conflict escalates
Several official government accounts in Syria were briefly hijacked on the social media platform X, the country’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology stated on Tuesday, raising concerns about the security of state digital infrastructure during a time of heightened regional tensions.
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Russian troll farms and AI amplify false claims ahead of French municipal elections
The "scoop" was posted on the night of February 4th and quickly shared millions of times on social media. It contained all the elements of a global scandal: documents from the court files of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein allegedly implicated French President Emmanuel Macron.
US News • Views: 424
Smoothie King employees terminated after political dispute over Trump hoodie goes viral
Two employees who declined to serve a man and his wife because he was wearing a hoodie with President Trump’s name on it were fired after a video of the heated encounter went viral.