Cassie Ventura's testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial revealed shocking details, including Combs inviting Britney Spears to her 21st birthday and suspecting her of an affair with Michael B. Jordan. Ventura also recounted threats against Kid Cudi, alleging Combs mentioned blowing up Cudi's car.
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Iran is set to hold talks with Britain, France and Germany in Turkey on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Tehran was "getting close". - 'Getting close' - Speaking on a visit to Qatar Thursday, Trump said the United States was "getting close" to a deal with Iran that would avert military action.
Major disruptions hit Newark and Atlanta airports due to air traffic control issues and staff shortages, causing hundreds of delays and cancellations. The FAA cited staffing shortages and equipment outages as primary causes, with potential for continued disruption. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the Biden administration's handling of infrastructure vulnerabilities and announced plans for an overhaul.
Rights groups and NGOs are dragging the UK government to court on Tuesday accusing it of breaching international law by supplying fighter jet parts to Israel amid the war in Gaza. The new Labour government suspended around 30 licences following a review of Israel's compliance with international humanitarian law, but the partial ban did not cover British-made parts for the advanced F-35 stealth fighter jets.
Funerals were held in Myanmar for students and teachers allegedly killed in a military airstrike on a school in Sagaing region. Reports indicate 20 pupils and 2 teachers died, with many more wounded. Resistance groups deny any fighters were present, while the military denies responsibility, blaming malicious media for spreading fake information.
Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group is facing a criminal investigation by the US Justice Department for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal previously reported in February that UnitedHealth was under investigation over allegations it directed doctors to make patient diagnoses that would trigger high government payments under Medicare Advantage.
Arab leaders convened in Baghdad to discuss a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They pledged support for Gaza's reconstruction. Egypt and Qatar, with US coordination, are working towards a ceasefire. Egypt plans an international conference for Gaza's rebuilding. The summit occurred amidst regional tensions, including US President Donald Trump's visit and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's rise.
Germany, under Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans significant investments in defense and infrastructure. This move signals a shift from fiscal restraint. The plan, however, tests the EU's fiscal rules. Concerns arise about potential violations of deficit and debt limits. Some fear this could set a precedent, prompting other nations to demand similar flexibility.
Israeli troops killed five Palestinians in the occupied West Bank village of Tammun Thursday, in a raid the military described as targeting buildings suspected of being used to plan terror attacks. The Israeli military meanwhile said it targeted "two buildings suspected of being used for planning terror attacks from Tubas and Tamun".
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have reached Turkey for peace discussions. This occurs as the war continues. Russia claims to have captured two villages. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Vladimir Putin's absence. He called the Russian delegation a 'dummy'. Russia responded by calling Zelenskyy a 'clown'. Talks are a restart of previous negotiations.