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Anti-racism charity Kick It Out has accused Jose Mourinho of ‘gaslighting’ Vinicius Jr after the Benfica manager claimed his players had been ‘incited’ before the Real Madrid star allegedly suffered racist abuse. Mourinho took aim at Vinicius Jr in the aftermath of Benfica’s 1-0 defeat by Madrid on Tuesday night, insisting that the Brazilian had provoked his players and fans with his celebration following his goal in the second half. Moments later, Vinicius Jr reported an alleged racist comment directed towards him by Benfica star Gianluca Prestianni, claiming he was labelled a ‘monkey’ while the player’s mouth was obscured from…

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of leading an insurrection linked to his declaration of martial law in December 2024. The verdict was delivered by Judge Jee Kui-youn at Seoul Central District Court and broadcast live across the country. Prosecutors had sought the death penalty, but the court imposed life imprisonment instead. Court Findings The court ruled that Yoon: Led an insurrection aimed at subverting the constitutional order. Took a leading role in planning the operation. Mobilized military forces to obstruct the National Assembly. Ordered the detention of key…

London, Feb 19 (Reuters/BBC) — King Charles III’s younger brother has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he sent confidential government documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Key Developments BBC reported that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday. Thames Valley Police confirmed they opened an investigation into misconduct in public office. Police stated that “a man in his sixties from Norfolk has been arrested and remains in custody.” Authorities declined to name the individual in line with national guidance. Background to the Investigation Earlier this month, police said they were examining allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor…

A British couple who were on the trip of a lifetime have been jailed in Iran for ten years after being accused of spying. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested by Iranian forces in January 2025 while travelling around the world on a motorcycle. The couple, from East Sussex, who are being held in Tehran’s Evin prison, have continued to deny allegations of espionage. Lindsay’s son, Joe Bennett, told the BBC the sentencing was “gutwrenching”. He added: “I do believe that the Government, the whole way along this process, have said that we’ve got to wait for sentencing, and now…

Tom Noonan, the character actor known for playing unsettling villains in RoboCop 2 and Last Action Hero, has died at 74. His co-star Karen Sillas confirmed that he passed away peacefully on February 14. No cause of death has been disclosed. Born in 1951 in Greenwich, Noonan began his career in theater. He appeared in the original Off-Broadway production of Buried Child in 1978 before transitioning to film in 1980 with Willie & Phil, followed by Gloria and Heaven’s Gate. His breakthrough came in 1986 as serial killer Francis Dolarhyde in Manhunter, opposite William Petersen’s Will Graham. The role established…

Peru’s Congress has removed President José Jerí from office, marking the country’s eighth change of leader in less than a decade amid persistent political instability. Lawmakers approved a motion of censure against Jerí by 75 votes to 24 on Monday, just four months after he assumed office as interim president and two months before a scheduled general election. Following the vote, acting head of Congress Fernando Rospigliosi declared both the presidency of Congress and the presidency of the Republic vacant, triggering the process to appoint a new interim leader. Political blocs are expected to present candidates for President of Congress…

American actress and talk show host, Whoopi Goldberg, has been forced to make an awkward on-air confession about why her name appears in the Jeffrey Epstein files during Tuesday’s episode of The View. Shortly after reality star Savannah Chrisley was introduced as a guest panelist for the rest of the week, the co-host, 70, announced that her name came up in an email exchange between Epstein and a redacted individual. The message centered on an attempt to find a private plane for Goldberg to jet to Monaco to attend an event hosted by Julian Lennon’s charity, the White Feather Foundation.…

Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Scott, is facing two misdemeanor charges in Michigan following an alleged car crash involving her son and several of his friends. According to court records, Scott has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to stop or identify after causing property damage. The incident reportedly occurred around 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16. Scott is alleged to have left her home with her son, Parker, and three of his friends to go shopping when she struck a parked car on her street. Authorities say she did not stop after the collision and instead continued…

A 62-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death at their home in San Juan Capistrano. Stephen Demaro is accused of fatally attacking Debora Demaro, 59, at the couple’s ranch-style property on Laurelwood Lane in the early hours of February 14. According to authorities, deputies responded to reports of a disturbance shortly after 6:30 a.m. When officers entered the residence, they found Stephen Demaro suffering from cuts to his arms. Police then searched the garage, where Debora Demaro’s body was discovered. She had reportedly sustained fatal stab wounds. Stephen Demaro was transported to hospital for…

Donald Trump has dismissed accusations from Hillary Clinton that his administration is deliberately delaying the release of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton, speaking to the BBC on Monday, accused the administration of “slow walking” the release of the Epstein files and called for full transparency. She urged that anyone asked to testify before Congress should do so, adding that hearings must be public and fair. She also alleged that she and former president Bill Clinton were being politically targeted to divert attention from Trump. The Clintons are scheduled to appear before a congressional oversight committee next week after initially…