British police are investigating Irish hip-hop group Kneecap over controversial remarks made at concerts, including statements about UK politicians and support for banned organizations. The investigation follows criticism from lawmakers and the cancellation of several gigs. Despite apologizing to the families of murdered MPs, the band denies supporting Hamas or Hezbollah, accusing critics of censorship due to their stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Rumours of a potential split between Barack and Michelle Obama and an alleged affair between Barack and Jennifer Aniston have been widely circulated on social media. Megyn Kelly calls the potential separation a 'political earthquake,' while Michelle's absence from significant events and Jennifer's denial of the affair fuel speculation.
Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed cargo ship, Hongtai, suspected of severing an undersea communications cable near Penghu Islands. The ship, flagged under Togo, had been anchored in the area before moving northwest when approached by the coast guard. While the cause remains unclear, Taiwan suspects possible gray-zone tactics by China. Backup systems prevented disruptions, but the incident increased tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, has been detained in Iran after ignoring travel warnings and entering the country on December 30. Their family expressed deep concern and is working with the British government to secure their safe return.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship and initiated an investigation after the rocket disintegrated over the Caribbean. Residents in the Turks and Caicos Islands were warned to avoid debris. The incident could affect future missions, but Elon Musk remains optimistic about a March launch.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials in South Korea resumed efforts Wednesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence in Seoul, after his martial law declaration and subsequent impeachment. Despite court warrants and police deployment, his presidential security team continues to block attempts to execute the detention. Yoon has not left his official residence in Seoul for weeks, and the presidential security service prevented dozens of investigators from detaining him after... Expand
World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking elusive common ground on a technology subject to a global race for promised economic benefits. Sam Altman, the OpenAI chief set to speak in Paris later Tuesday, responded to the reported offer with a dry "no thank you" on X. For France, Macron vowed Monday to blast through red tape to build AI infrastructure in his bid to keep Europe competitive.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces backlash for posting about a hockey match instead of addressing the Delta plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport that had occurred shortly before. The crash resulted in minor injuries to 18 passengers and Trudeau's delayed response was heavily criticized by the public.
Transgender activists are pushing back against Archimedes Banya's new monthly 'Cultural & religious women’s night' for biologically female-only clients, citing exclusion. The spa, which also offers an 'Inclusive women’s night' open to all women, defends the policy as respecting cultural and religious traditions. Activists have vowed protests until the policy changes.