A 30-year-old UK drug dealer, Samantha Sansum, went viral due to her glamorous mugshot, overshadowing the drug trafficking charges against her and her associates. Despite the crime, her online fame grew, and she received a suspended sentence owing to her cooperation and commitment to rehabilitation.
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US president Donald Trump pardoned Michele Fiore, a Nevada Republican convicted of wire fraud for misusing funds meant for a fallen officer's memorial. Fiore, a former Las Vegas official, diverted over $70,000 for personal expenses. Despite her conviction and subsequent suspension as a judge, she plans to return to the bench, sparking criticism and raising questions about her disciplinary status.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of resisting a state investigation into Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. A court-ordered cabinet meeting on the issue ended without a decision. Lapid insists an inquiry is necessary to prevent future attacks, while Netanyahu’s government argues that a probe should wait until the war ends. A proposed commission was rejected by lawmakers last month.
The UK has introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) permit for European visitors, priced at £10, rising to £16 from April 9. The ETA aims to enhance security and expedite entry procedures with background checks and faster border crossings. Valid for two years, the system initially applies to approximately 30 countries, excluding Ireland.
Schools and government offices will close and thousands of police will be deployed on Monday to oversee a planned "million-strong" rally by an influential religious group opposing calls to unseat Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, officials said. Philippine police chief Rommel Marbil said on Friday that he will deploy 2,500 police officers to keep the peace during the Manila rally.
US President Joe Biden confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 15 on New Orleans's Bourbon Street, had a remote detonator linked to two IEDs planted in ice coolers. The attack, inspired by Isis, has renewed focus on Biden's claims that white supremacy is the greatest domestic terrorist threat, with past statements by his administration supporting this view.
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ICE officers have arrested several violent offenders in sanctuary cities, including a Haitian suspected gang member with 17 convictions. These actions are part of Trump's administration's mass deportation efforts, contrasting Biden’s immigration policies. Over 300 undocumented migrants with criminal records were detained in various cities like Boston, Denver & Miami. The administration aims to remove 700,000 undocumented migrants with criminal records from the US.
A Spanish court has ruled in favor of a single mother, allowing her to receive double the parental leave if she had a partner. This decision ensures equal treatment for all children, following a previous ruling that bars discrimination against single-parent families. The decision aims to provide adequate parental care time.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed continued support for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after 14 South African soldiers were killed in ongoing conflict with Rwanda-backed M23 fighters. Despite calls for withdrawal from political groups like the Economic Freedom Fighters, Ramaphosa emphasized South Africa's commitment to peace efforts and called for a ceasefire. The Southern African development community (SADC) mission, with South Africa leading, will continue until peace is... Expand