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Pakistan’s security forces killed 145 militants over a 40-hour period following coordinated assaults across Balochistan, provincial chief minister Sarfaraz Bugti said on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest flare-ups in the region in years. Bugti told reporters in Quetta that the toll includes militants killed in raids on Friday and Saturday, along with others eliminated during ongoing clearance operations. Pakistan’s military had earlier put Saturday’s figure alone at 92. Authorities said 17 law enforcement personnel and 31 civilians were also killed in the wave of violence, which erupted simultaneously in several districts including Quetta, Gwadar, Mastung and Noshki. Hospitals in…

Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the former Prince Andrew should appear before a US congressional committee, following fresh revelations about his continued contact with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein’s conviction. New files released Friday by the US Justice Department show Andrew maintained regular communication with Epstein for more than two years after the financier was jailed in 2008 for soliciting sex from a minor. The documents also include redacted images appearing to show Andrew touching the waist of an unidentified woman lying on the floor. Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has denied wrongdoing and previously said his only post-conviction…

Between 8,000 and 10,000 people took part in an emotional silent march in Copenhagen on Saturday, organised by Denmark’s Veterans’ Association, to protest comments by US President Donald Trump that were seen as downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan. The association had expected just over a thousand participants, but Danes turned out in large numbers despite subzero temperatures, marching in support of veterans and in memory of the 44 Danish soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan. Police told AFP they estimated the crowd was “at least 10,000,” while organisers put the figure at between 8,000 and…

Bill Gates has forcefully denied allegations contained in a draft email written by Jeffrey Epstein claiming Gates sought medication for an STD allegedly contracted from sex with “Russian girls.” In a rare statement, a spokesperson for the Microsoft co-founder said the claims are “absolutely absurd and completely false,” adding that the documents instead show Epstein’s frustration over not having an ongoing relationship with Gates and his attempts to “entrap and defame.” The assertions appeared in emails Epstein sent to himself on July 18, 2013. Those messages were among hundreds of thousands of files released by the US Department of Justice…

President Donald Trump is weighing options for possible military action against Iran, but a senior Gulf official says Saudi Arabia will not allow the United States to use its airspace or bases for such an attack. The official told Fox News that Washington has not shared concrete objectives or operational plans with Gulf allies, despite recent high-level Saudi meetings in the US seeking clarity. The source said any US military movement would follow routes “other than using Saudi airspace,” stressing Riyadh’s long-standing position that its territory will not be used for wars it is not directly part of. The stance…

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody in Los Angeles following his arrest for disrupting a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota on Jan. 18. The Department of Justice arrested Lemon and three other Black journalists – Georgia Fort, Trahern Jeen Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy on federal charges. Fox News reports, Lemon was escorted into the courtroom without shackles. He wore the same tan jacket and trousers that he wore to a pre-Grammys party on Thursday. His husband and Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was there to show support. A federal indictment unsealed in court on…

Here’s the Top 20 from the UK’s Sunday Times Tax List 2026 — the biggest individual and family taxpayers in Britain, based on estimated tax contributions over the past year: Fred Done & Peter Done (Betfred) – £400.1m Alex Gerko (financial trader) – £331.4m Chris Rokos (hedge fund manager) – £330m Peter Coates family (Bet365) – c. £292.7m [West Midlands ranking] (Likely) Other major business figures (£100m+ range) – several contributors in this band [exact positions 5–14 based on The Times list] 6–20. Celebrity and sports figures among the highest 100 (rank positions approximate based on reported contributions): • JK…

Bad Bunny‘s got a busy couple weeks coming up between the Grammy Awards and his Super Bowl Halftime performance … and, he’ll go through it all knowing he was the biggest pop star of 2025 Billboard unveiled BB at the top of their yearly Greatest Pop Stars list Friday with the Puerto Rican singer beating out the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter — and even the showgirl herself, Taylor Swift. The popular music publication cites the success of his album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” his “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency and even his part in “Happy Gilmore…

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are almost here, and if you are anything like us, your group chats are already buzzing with predictions. It is officially that time of year when we stay up into the early hours of Monday morning, fueled by caffeine and pure patriotism, to see our favourites take home the gold. This year’s ceremony is particularly special for the continent, as the Best African Music Performance category returns for its third year, proving that the world is well and truly listening to our sound. This year, the ceremony returns to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles…

Akon performed at an after-party for a documentary about Melania Trump on Thursday, January 29, in Washington, D.C. More than 250 guests reportedly attended the event at a private members club owned by Donald Trump Jr., with Nicki Minaj also among those present. Following the appearance, Akon shared a cryptic post on X featuring photos of himself in an orange prison jumpsuit, captioned: “If you know, you know.” The singer, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, has previously said he declined to endorse Donald Trump and once explored the idea of running for president in 2020. https://twitter.com/DanBrahmy/status/2017218900669194503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2017218900669194503%7Ctwgr%5Efaa48cfc576afbf82f23c0713c3006a1a3f90cf3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fakon-performed-at-melanias-after-party%2F In November, Akon…