Prosecutors have updated the indictment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, accusing him of forcing two additional women into sex acts and threatening to drop a woman off a balcony. Combs, who denies the charges, is accused of a prolonged sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy involving at least three women.
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Four people have been detained after a deadly stabbing linked to Islamic extremism in Mulhouse, France. The suspect, a 37-year-old Algerian man, attacked while repeatedly shouting 'Allahu akbar.' The French government is addressing immigration issues following the incident, emphasizing the need for cooperation with Algeria.
A man was captured on video allegedly keying a Tesla Cybertruck at a New Hampshire hotel, leading to a police investigation into the act of vandalism. Law enforcement is coordinating with the Coos County attorney's office to potentially press charges against the suspect. The incident adds to the rising reports of vandalism against Tesla vehicles.
US stock indices plummeted following President Trump's new tariffs, causing significant economic concern. Despite the market turmoil and criticism from various quarters, including former allies and economic experts, Trump and his administration remained optimistic about the long-term benefits of these trade tactics, projecting increased revenue, jobs, and foreign investment for the US.
The Social Security Administration, under pressure from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, briefly considered suspending its phone services for filing claims, alarming many elderly and disabled individuals. The agency then backtracked and dropped the idea as the agency's toll-free number is what many older customers have been relying on for ages.
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth made his first Nato visit under the new Trump administration, discussing military aid for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future US support. The UK chaired the Ukraine defense contact group for the first time, as Trump pushes for Europe to take greater responsibility. Nato allies, wary of Russia’s aggression, are also bracing for Trump's push to raise defense spending, potentially to 5 per cent of GDP.
Pakistan has agreed to a ten-year $20 billion loan plan with the World Bank to boost its economy. The plan aims to encourage private-sector investment and enhance climate resilience. Key focus areas include energy, water, agriculture, finance, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism despite the ongoing political crisis.
President Biden commuted the sentence of Rita Crundwell, who embezzled $54 million from the town of Dixon, Illinois. Crundwell, originally sentenced to nearly 20 years, was released to house arrest in 2021 and is now free. Dixon officials expressed outrage at the clemency, calling it a travesty of justice.