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A Seattle man, Earl Enderson Riley IV, has been charged with multiple burglaries targeting high-profile athletes, including Seattle Mariners players Luis Castillo and Julio Rodriguez, from whom he allegedly stole over $200,000 in valuables. Prosecutors claim Riley led a string of burglaries that began in February, with thefts involving luxury items and an attempted burglary at Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez's home. Currently held on $1 million bail, Riley faces additional charges in a separate...

YouTuber Jasbir Singh has been remanded for two days by a Mohali court on charges of espionage for Pakistan, following his arrest by Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC). Singh, a resident of Mehlan village, faces scrutiny for his alleged links to a spy network, including connections to arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and a dismissed Pakistani official. Despite the police seeking a seven-day extension for further investigation, the court only granted a two-day remand,...

Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was asked to leave the Hawksmoor restaurant in London after staff felt uncomfortable with his presence. Footage captured by his dining companion, Guramit Singh Kalirai, shows the restaurant manager explaining their duty of care to staff, while Kalirai questioned if it was due to his skin color. After being escorted out, Robinson received a business card from the manager for the CEO and was assured that the restaurant...

A British Columbia judge denied Gurinder Pal Singh Bajwa a lighter sentence for drunk driving despite his risk of deportation to India. Bajwa, a permanent resident with a history of 32 driving prohibitions and multiple offenses, was caught with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit after a crash in May 2022. Judge David Patterson emphasized that reducing the sentence would undermine justice, highlighting Bajwa's severe alcohol issues and past criminal behavior, leading...

Rod Stewart Cancels Shows Due to IllnessRod Stewart has announced the cancellation of four upcoming shows and the rescheduling of two others due to his recovery from the flu. The 80-year-old singer expressed his devastation over the situation on Instagram, apologizing to fans for the inconvenience caused. Despite the setbacks, Stewart is set to perform at the Glastonbury Festival later this month, where he is expected to draw a large crowd, alongside other headliners like...

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed he will not participate in the upcoming Club World Cup, denying rumors of a transfer to one of the teams involved. The Portugal captain stated that while he has been contacted by several clubs, he is not interested in a short-term deal to join the competition, emphasizing that his decision about his future is "almost final." With his contract at Al-Nassr expiring in June, Ronaldo's future remains uncertain as he prepares for...