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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two additional rape charges during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court. The 32-year-old is already facing trial after denying multiple allegations, including the rape of two women and the sexual assault of a third. The newly introduced charges relate to an alleged incident involving another woman in London in December 2020. His defence lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, stated that Partey continues to deny all accusations and has cooperated fully with police. No further comments will be made while legal proceedings remain ongoing. Partey had previously been charged with five counts of…

The United States has launched a naval blockade targeting all ships entering and leaving Iranian ports after negotiations to end the war failed. The move follows the breakdown of high-level talks in Islamabad, where both sides were unable to reach a ceasefire agreement, raising the risk of further escalation. The blockade, enforced by U.S. Central Command, applies to vessels from all nations accessing Iranian ports along the Gulf and Gulf of Oman. However, ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations will still be allowed to transit. Washington says the action is aimed at stopping Iran’s control over…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the UK will not be drawn into the Iran conflict or support any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, despite mounting pressure. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer emphasized that the government’s priority is ensuring the Strait is fully reopened. He confirmed that British naval assets, including minesweepers, are deployed in the region, focused on maintaining safe passage rather than engaging in combat operations. Starmer made clear that the UK would only consider military involvement if there were a clear legal justification and a defined strategic plan. He reiterated that his position…

Ben Affleck has reportedly handed over his entire stake in the $60 million mansion he bought with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, and sources say he did it for free. According to court documents, the former couple updated their property settlement agreement to reflect a “transfer of property among spouses.” While the filing doesn’t detail the exact terms, insiders claim Affleck gave Lopez his full share of the luxury home without receiving payment, effectively walking away from tens of millions of dollars. The mansion, purchased in May 2023 for over $60 million in cash, also had millions more invested in upgrades. Despite…

Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana, has stepped down as chairman of the company while remaining involved in its creative direction. The fashion house confirmed that the 63-year-old resigned from his corporate roles effective January 1, describing the move as part of a broader organisational and governance transition. A company statement noted the change was “part of a natural process of organisational and governance evolution.” Gabbana co-founded the brand in 1985 alongside Domenico Dolce, building it into one of the world’s most recognisable luxury labels. Following his departure from the chairman role, the position has been taken over by…

Usher Raymond and Chris Brown are teaming up to bring fans an R&B stadium tour. Chris announced the tour on Instagram ahead of his 12th studio album, titled BROWN. He captioned the video: “ITS TIME! #R&BTOUR #Raymond&Brown.” In the video, Chris and Usher ride motorcycles through city traffic to an arena parking garage. Meanwhile, fans receive text messages alerting them to a secret show. The crowd screams as an elevator opens on stage. Usher says to Chris, “It’s time,” while Chris responds, “Hell yeah.” There have been reports that the two giants of R&B were planning a project together. But…

A tourist bus crash has left one person dead and more than a dozen injured after the vehicle veered off a mountain road on La Gomera in the Canary Islands. The incident occurred near San Sebastián de La Gomera during the final days of the Easter half-term holiday. Local reports indicate that all passengers on board were British tourists. Emergency services said a man died at the scene, while at least 25 people were taken to La Gomera General Hospital, with some transported by helicopter. Three passengers were reported to have sustained serious injuries, and one critically injured person was…

The president said the agreement was made on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. Here’s the latest • JUST IN: President Donald Trump said he’d agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. Israel has also agreed to the ceasefire, a White House official said. • Request for diplomacy: Trump’s announcement comes after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s proposed the ceasefire to allow for diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran • Latest strikes: Meanwhile, several Gulf countries say they have been working to intercept missile and drone attacks in the past…

The White House has released the first photo taken from the far side of the moon. The incredible image from NASA, captured from the Orion spacecraft, was taken as the Earth slipped below the moon’s horizon, it said. EARTHSET. April 6, 2026. Humanity, from the other side. First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon. Photo: NASA pic.twitter.com/ZEBTQA85TY — The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 7, 2026 As we’ve been reporting, the four Artemis II astronauts made history yesterday for the furthest humans have travelled from Earth. Yesterday’s lunar flyby…

Promoter Festival Republic has cancelled Wireless Festival after Kanye West, who was due to headline the event in July, was blocked from entering the UK. The organisation released this statement… “The Home Office has withdrawn Ye’s ETA, denying him entry into the United Kingdom. As a result, Wireless Festival is cancelled and refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. “As with every Wireless Festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking Ye and no concerns were highlighted at the time. “Antisemitism in all its forms is abhorrent, and we recognise the real and personal impact these issues have…