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Female prison officer jailed for ‘inappropriate’ relationships with 2 inmates in this country

The prison officer, who was jailed over a relationship with the inmates, was also captured on CCTV entering prisoners' cells. This is the third case in the same jail. Northampton: Prison officer Aimee Duke has been convicted of developing an 'inappropriate' relationship with two inmates at HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England. According to The Sun, Aimee Duke (26), from Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, was jailed for a year. Aimee is the third female officer at a jail who has been convicted of inappropriate relationships with inmates. A 26-year-old woman was caught on CCTV entering prisoners' cells at HMP Five…

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Who is Sheikha Mahra? Dubai princess who divorced husband on Instagram is now engaged to rapper French Montana

Sheikha Mahra engagement: The 31-year-old Dubai princess and the 40-year-old rapper have been linked since late 2024, when Sheikha Mahra hosted Montana in Dubai and shared photos from the visit on social media. Dubai: Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is engaged to rapper French Montana. A representative for Montana confirmed the engagement to TMZ, adding that the couple formalised their relationship during Paris Fashion Week in June. The 31-year-old royal and the 40-year-old rapper have been linked since late 2024, when Sheikha Mahra hosted…

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Kokichi Akuzawa: 102-year-old Japanese man becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, born in 1923, reached the summit of Japan’s highest peak after months of training that included climbing a mountain nearly every week. Tokyo: A 102-year-old Japanese man with a serious heart condition has become the oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, a feat certified by Guinness World Records — though he dismissed the achievement as nothing remarkable. Kokichi Akuzawa, born in 1923, reached the summit of Japan’s highest peak earlier this month after months of training, which included hiking a mountain almost every week. “I’m six years older than the last time I climbed," Akuzawa told AFP, recalling his…

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Who is Olha Stefanishyna? Zelenskyy picks ex-Ukraine Deputy PM as new US ambassador

Stefanishyna was born in Odesa in 1985 and earned a master’s degree in international law in 2008 from the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Olha Stefanishyna, a former senior cabinet minister, as Ukraine’s new ambassador to the United States, ending months of speculation. She replaces Oksana Markarova, who served in the role for six years, including more than three years during the full-scale war with Russia, and faced partisan criticism from US Republicans. Markarova’s departure was confirmed in July. Stefanishyna previously served in Zelenskyy’s administration as deputy prime minister…

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‘Nuke India,’ ‘Kill Trump’: Minneapolis shooter wrote chilling messages on weapons | Video

A shooter opened fire with a rifle on Wednesday through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 others, including 14 kids. Minnesota: The gunman who opened fire on Wednesday on school children attending a church service in the US city of Minneapolis, killing two students, had weapons inscribed with hate slogans such as "Kill Donald Trump," "Nuke India," and "Burn Israel," according to American far-right political activist Laura Loomer, who shared pictures and videos. The attacker, 23-year-old Robin Westman, opened fire with three weapons:…

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Trump accuses George Soros of backing ‘violent protests’ in US: ‘Be careful, we’re watching you’

95-year-old Hungarian-born Soros is an American businessman who is a funder of the Democrats. During World War II, Soros survived the German attack on Hungary and later moved to the UK. Soros, who is known as 'The Man Who Broke the Bank of England', is a graduate of the London School of Economics. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) called for billionaire George Soros and his son Alex to face criminal charges for supporting 'violent protests' throughout the country. Trump accused Soros and "his group of psychopaths" of causing "great damage" to the US, as he issued a…

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‘This is Modi’s war’: Trump adviser Peter Navarro accuses India of funding Russia-Ukraine conflict

White House adviser Peter Navarro claimed that India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil is fuelling Moscow’s aggression and adding to the financial burden on US taxpayers. He stated that India could secure a 25 percent tariff reduction from the US if it halts these oil imports. Washington: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro ramped up his criticism of India's Russian oil imports, accusing New Delhi of financing Russia's war in Ukraine and dubbing the conflict "Modi’s war." Navarro spoke soon after the Trump administration doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent. The move aims to extract trade concessions and pressure…

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US proposes new rules to end ‘visa abuse’ by foreign students | What you need to know

In a statement, a DHS spokesperson said the proposed new regulations would help in ending visa abuse "by limiting the amount of time certain visa holders are allowed" to stay in the country. This would ease the burden on the federal government to oversee foreign students. Washington: Aiming to curb visa abuse in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the US government has proposed new regulations to limit the time of certain visa holders, including foreign students, who are allowed to stay in the country.  In a statement, a DHS spokesperson said the proposed new regulations…

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United States: Three dead, 17 injured after shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis

US: The pre-kindergarten through Grade 8 school, which reopened for classes on Monday, had scheduled an all-school Mass at 8:15 am on Aug 27. The shooting has disrupted what was meant to be a prayerful and celebratory beginning to the school year. Minnesota: A tragic shooting unfolded on Wednesday (August 27) at a Minneapolis Catholic school, leaving two children dead while they were in prayer and injuring 17 others, including 14 kids, according to the city’s police chief and mayor. Authorities confirmed that the shooter also died in the incident. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter- armed with a…

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‘We will come together’: US Treasury Secretary’s big remark even as 50% Trump tariffs hit India

Trump tariff latest news: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have very good relationships and the tariffs are not just over the Russian oil. Washington:  Hours after US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods came into effect on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talked about the bilateral ties and said they were "complicated", however, he expressed confidence that the two countries would come together "at the end of the day". "This is a very complicated relationship. President (Donald) Trump or Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi have very good relationships at that level.…

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