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The Russian captain of the MV Solong, Vladimir Motin, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after a collision with the oil tanker Stena Immaculate off the Yorkshire coast on March 10, 2025, which resulted in the presumed death of crew member Mark Pernia. The crash led to multiple explosions, with Motin alone on the bridge during the incident, while 36 people were rescued from both vessels. Motin's next court hearing is scheduled for September 10, as...

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is set to sail for Gaza on Sunday aboard a humanitarian ship organized by the Freedom Flotilla, aimed at protesting the Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza since 2007. The mission, which includes European Parliament member Rima Hassan, seeks to denounce the humanitarian blockade and raise international awareness regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza. Thunberg's previous attempt to sail to Gaza was thwarted when her ship was struck by a drone...

FBI Investigation into Susie Wiles' Phone HackingThe FBI is investigating a hacking incident involving Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, after her personal phone was compromised, allowing impersonators to message top US officials using her contacts. Recipients grew suspicious when asked to continue conversations on other platforms like Telegram. Wiles, a key figure in Donald Trump's re-election campaign and previously targeted by cyber threats linked to Iran, has had her cybersecurity taken seriously...

Ben & Jerry’s has labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, a statement that complicates its ongoing legal conflict with parent company Unilever regarding the brand’s political stance. The independent board of Ben & Jerry’s claims Unilever is attempting to suppress its advocacy for Palestinian rights, leading to a lawsuit over the dismantling of its independent board. This dispute follows Ben & Jerry's previous legal actions against Unilever for blocking its efforts to withdraw ice...

British actor and comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women from 1999 to 2005 during a court appearance at Southwark Crown Court. Brand, who has consistently denied non-consensual sex allegations, faces two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault, with a trial scheduled for June 2026. The charges came to light following a September 2023 report by the Sunday...

SummaryPolice are investigating an alleged assault during a schoolboy rugby game between Napier Boys’ High School and Gisborne Boys’ High School, where a hooded man punched a Napier player following a high tackle that initiated an on-field altercation. Gisborne Boys’ headmaster Tom Cairns stated that the assailant was not affiliated with the school community. The incident occurred in the first half of the Super 8 Rugby First XV game, causing significant disruption as players reacted...