Former London police officers admit sharing racist texts about Duchess of Sussex, royals
The former officers, aged in their 60s, pleaded guilty to sending offensive messages at a hearing at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Dozens of suspected gay couples arrested in Nigeria’s Delta State at same-sex wedding
In Nigeria, like in most parts of Africa, homosexuality is generally viewed as unacceptable, and a 2014 anti-gay law took effect despite international condemnation.
Burning Man flooding strands thousands at Nevada site, where revellers were stuck in foot-deep mud
The annual gathering in the Black Rock Desert about 177 kilometres north of Reno attracts nearly 80,000 artists, musicians and activists for a mix of wilderness camping and avant-garde performances. Disruptions are part of the event’s recent history: Organisers had to temporarily close entrances to the festival in 2018 due to dust storms, and the event was twice cancelled altogether during the pandemic.
Afrobeat star Ruger set to headline African Energy Week concert in Cape Town, South Africa
Ruger, known for tracks like Bounce, skyrocketed to fame with chart-topping success. His unique Afro-dancehall style combines Afrobeats and dancehall elements, shaping his distinct musical identity. Ruger’s songs, including Dior, have garnered millions of views and streams, showcasing his talent for crafting resonant hits.
Afghanistan’s Vice and Virtue Ministry official says women’s uncovered faces ‘lose value’
Dr Tim Winter, who is the Shaykh Zayed Lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University, said there was no scriptural mandate in Islam for face coverings and the Taliban would struggle to find anything in Islamic scripture that backed their interpretation of hijab rules.
How Korean Moon’s Unification Church became largest landowner in Paraguay and established world’s largest narcotics empire
The South Korean religious organisation founded by self-proclaimed messiah Sun Myung Moon bought a remote piece of land in Paraguay about a quarter century ago, hoping to create an oasis for followers. Now the area is a hub for global drug trafficking.
It’s chaos in US education as Black teachers quit citing burnout, low pay and politics
Nationally, about 80 per cent of American public school teachers are white, even though white students no longer represent a majority in public schools. Having teachers who reflect the race of their students is important, researchers say, to provide students with role models who have insight into their culture and life experience.
Birthday gift: Film actor Kevin Spacey sheds tears as London jury quashes sexual assault charges
Three men accused the Oscar winner of aggressively grabbing their crotches, describing him as “vile” and a “slippery, snaky” predator. A fourth, an aspiring actor, said he awoke to the actor performing oral sex on him after going to Spacey’s London apartment for a career advice and a beer and either falling asleep or passing out.
It’s now official: Taylor Swift has more No.1 albums than any woman in history
Previously, Barbra Streisand held the record, with 11 No.1 albums. Swift ties Drake’s record of 12 No. 1 records, but sits just behind Jay-Z, who has 14 No.1 albums to his name and the Beatles, who have 19.
The Art of Kissing: Vatican’s next doctrinal guardian defends book on healing powers of lips
An article published earlier this month on Catholic news agency Zenit said that “everyone is talking about Monsignor Víctor Manuel Fernández … and above all about his kisses.” Criticism of the archbishop, whose appointment was seen by some as an attempt to break with the past, has come from conservative religious figures in the United States.
