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The second most powerful police officer in the country, Jevon McSkimming, has resigned following allegations of pornographic material found on his work computer. He had been suspended on full pay since December during a criminal investigation by the police and the Independent Police Conduct Authority related to separate allegations. Police Minister Mark Mitchell announced McSkimming's resignation, which occurred before he could potentially be removed from his position. Full Article

Group A: Kenya (co-hosts), Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia. Group B: Tanzania (co-hosts), Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic. Group C: Uganda (co-hosts), Niger, Guinea, Algeria, South Africa. Group D: Senegal, Equatorial Guinea*, Sudan, Nigeria. *Equatorial Guinea replaced Congo-Brazzaville after the latter fielded an ineligible player in qualifying. Full Article

Evidence of "freak-offs" Prosecutors are set to present videos of Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged "freak-offs," which he reportedly used to blackmail individuals, including footage of him directing those on drugs and inflicting violence on a woman. Testimonies will include accounts from two women, including Cassie, and employees detailing Combs' coercive behaviors and drug procurement. Furthermore, the prosecution will illustrate Combs' attempts to conceal evidence and silence witnesses, emphasizing that the case centers on the abuse...

Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation, praising the armed forces for their bravery during Operation Sindoor, a counterterror strike launched in response to the Pahalgam attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians. He reaffirmed India's commitment to combating terrorism and dedicated the operation's success to the country's soldiers and citizens. The strikes effectively targeted terror launchpads in Pakistan, with India successfully intercepting any retaliatory attacks. Full Article

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for sex trafficking charges, where prosecutors allege he exploited his fame to abuse women, while the defense claims his lifestyle is consensual and not criminal. The trial is expected to include testimony from multiple accusers and former employees, with Combs facing a minimum sentence of 15 years if convicted on five felony counts. His defense will focus on questioning the credibility of witnesses and asserting that alleged...

Israel has requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) to dismiss arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant, arguing they are invalid while the court reassesses its jurisdiction. The ICC previously found "reasonable grounds" for war crimes related to the Gaza conflict, prompting significant backlash from Israel and its allies. Israel contends that maintaining the warrants during the jurisdictional review violates fundamental human rights and undermines the court's legitimacy. Full...