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Gang member Harley Davidson Eruti was sentenced to three years and three months in jail for attempting to pervert justice by faking a funeral to gain compassionate bail. This scheme followed a similar successful attempt by a co-defendant, who had used the same funeral home and was released for a godmother's funeral but failed to return. Judge Ngaroma Tahana acknowledged Eruti's efforts to change but highlighted his serious criminal history, leading to the court's decision...

Joseph Conrad's depiction of colonial exploitation in Congo echoes in current U.S. negotiations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the DRC is offering minerals in exchange for military assistance amid ongoing security crises and armed conflicts. With a history of Western exploitation and the DRC's dependency on foreign aid, this deal risks further entrenching a cycle of subservience, where the DRC's mineral wealth becomes a bargaining chip for military support rather than...

The UK and its G7 allies are contemplating tightening the cap on Russian oil export prices, deemed "meaningless" after a significant drop in crude prices due to Donald Trump's trade war. UK Treasury officials are reportedly considering reducing the current cap of $60 (£46) per barrel, as oil prices fell to $59.77 a barrel for the first time in over four years. This response reflects concerns over the effectiveness of the existing price limit amidst...

Kyren Lacy, former LSU Tigers wide receiver, dies at 24 before grand jury hearing Kyren Lacy, a 24-year-old former LSU football player, was found dead in Houston, with suspected suicide as the cause. His death occurred just two days before a grand jury hearing related to a car crash in December 2024, which resulted in charges of negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run, and reckless operation of a vehicle. Lacy was out on bail at the time...

Pope Francis has appeared publicly for the second time since his hospital discharge following a pneumonia diagnosis.Pope Francis, 88, greeted over 20,000 people in St Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, marking a significant recovery from a life-threatening bout of double pneumonia. Despite medical advice to avoid crowds, he expressed gratitude for the faithful's prayers and urged them to support those suffering in various global conflicts. This was his second public appearance since leaving the hospital...

A North Dakota judge dismissed a misdemeanor charge against Shane Al Randall for impersonating an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, which led to the improper release of an inmate. The dismissal, ordered by State District Judge Kirsten Sjue, did not specify reasons and followed a motion by the prosecutor citing "prosecutorial discretion." Jail staff mistakenly released the inmate to Randall, believing he was an ICE agent, until the real officer arrived, leading to both Randall...