Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to stabbing three girls to death and injuring 10 others at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport last July. The attack incited the UK's worst riots in a decade. Sentencing is anticipated on Thursday, likely resulting in life imprisonment.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a stylish and charming appearance at the wedding reception of Konark Gowariker, son of renowned filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. The event was attended by numerous prominent figures from the film industry and politics. Shah Rukh was seen greeting guests, giving warm wishes to the newlywed couple, and posing for photos.
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The Dalai Lama, 89, reassures followers about his health, predicting a lifespan of 110 years. Despite recent knee surgery, his recovery is progressing. Living in exile since 1959, he advocates for Tibetan autonomy. Amidst concerns over his succession, the spiritual leader's stance challenges China's influence on Tibetan Buddhism's future.