Texas investigators link Texas gunman to white supremacism as US records 200 incidents of mass killings this year
Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology on Sunday as they work to discern a motive for the attack, a law enforcement official has revealed. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early...
Not my king: Anti-monarchists criticise ‘heavy-handed’ arrests at King Charles’ coronation
The police said on Saturday that they understood public concern following the arrests, but said they acted after receiving information that protesters were determined to disrupt the coronation procession.
Why King Charles III coronation ceremony has changed little for a thousand years and still happens at London’s Westminster Abbey
Sitting on the historic Coronation Chair, known as St Edward’s chair and containing the Stone of Destiny, he will be anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, with holy oil consecrated in Jerusalem.
How Kenyan starvation cult morphed into ‘Doomsday evangelism’ in Shakahola Forest
Mackenzie planned the mass starvation of cult members in three phases: first children, then women and young men, and finally the remaining men and he himself, according to six of the people including the investigator, who declined to be named due to the confidential nature of the details.
How the AI ogres Hollywood writers and studios fed in science fiction have returned to eat them up
In Hollywood, AI is helping to erase wrinkles from an aging performer’s face, clean up an actor’s liberal use of f-bombs and draw animated short films with the aid of OpenAI’s Dall-E, which can create realistic images. Some writers are experimenting with creating scripts.
Loneliness epidemic just as chain smoking is ravaging American youths, cause of 30 per cent deaths
Research shows that Americans, who have become less engaged with worship houses, community organisations and even their own family members in recent decades, have steadily reported an increase in feelings of loneliness. The number of single households has also doubled over the last 60 years.
Biden and Obama eulogise Harry Belafonte as an American who used his talent, fame and voice to ‘redeem the soul of our Nation’
Harry Belafonte was a barrier-breaking legend who used his platform to lift others up. He lived a good life – transforming the arts while also standing up for civil rights. And he did it all with his signature smile and style. Michelle and I send our love to his wife, kids and fans. — Former President Barack Obama
Cultism: At least 45 bodies have been exhumed on land owned by a Christian sect leader in Kenya
A tipoff from members of the public led police to raid the pastor’s property in Malindi, where they found 15 emaciated people, including the four who later died. The followers said they were starving on the pastor’s instructions in order to meet Jesus – in heaven. Police had been told there were dozens of shallow graves spread across Makenzi’s farm and digging started on Friday.
Enduring brotherhood: Why Josky Kiambukuta turned down Franco’s family’s request to take over TPOK Jazz
Kiambukuta was born and raised in Bakongo culture before a chance meeting later with another doyen of Rumba, Le Poete Lutumba Simaro Massiya – Franco’s most trusted lieutenant and Orchestra TPOK Jazz assistant band leader.
How inter-ethnic hostilities and sex slavery drive abductions of girls and young women in South Sudan
Authorities estimate that 1,810 people were taken from their families between December 24, 2022, and mid-January. Assaults carried out by heavily armed Nuer and Dinka herders claimed the lives of 661 Murle villagers on Christmas Day.
