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Saudi Arabia has set a new record for executions in a single year, with authorities confirming three additional executions on Monday, bringing the total number carried out in 2025 to 340. The figure surpasses the previous record of 338 executions recorded in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the kingdom has broken its own execution record. According to a statement from the interior ministry published by the Saudi Press Agency, the three individuals were executed in the Mecca region after being convicted of murder. Official tallies based on government announcements show that 232 of the executions carried out this year…

The United States has paused its £31bn tech investment deal with the UK amid ongoing trade disputes, marking a significant setback in bilateral relations. The “tech prosperity deal,” announced during Donald Trump’s state visit and hailed by Keir Starmer as transformative, included pledges from US companies such as Microsoft (£22bn) and Google (£5bn) to invest in the UK. Washington cited limited UK progress on trade barriers as the reason for the hold, particularly regarding the digital services tax on US tech firms and food safety regulations restricting certain agricultural exports. British officials described the pause as part of tough US…

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed on Sunday, December 14, in what authorities are investigating as a domestic homicide. One of their sons, Nick Reiner, has been arrested in connection with their deaths and is being held on $4 million bail, according to TMZ. Police sources say the couple were found with apparent stab wounds after one of their daughters discovered their bodies and told officers a family member was responsible. Authorities have not yet released full details of the alleged motive or circumstances. In a statement, the family said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce…

Gayle King’s position at CBS Mornings is reportedly under review, with network sources claiming CBS is exploring possible replacements as her $15 million annual contract approaches its May 2026 expiration. One name now being floated is Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News recently announced “A Townhall with Erika Kirk,” moderated by CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. The event will focus on the murder of her husband, political violence in the US, the future of conservatism, and her Christian faith. https://twitter.com/CBSNewsPress/status/1996582163483971774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1996582163483971774%7Ctwgr%5E6d6b778de12df766767d31cdf928222530eeae5a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fcbs-exec-bari-weiss-reportedly-considering-charlie-kirks-widow-erika-kirk-to-replace-gayle-king%2F Erika Kirk, 37, gained national attention after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed by a…

The dispute over petrol pricing escalated after Dangote Group president Aliko Dangote accused the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, of allegedly spending about $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland. Dangote made the claim during a press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, calling for a full investigation and public explanation. He said the alleged spending was inconsistent with Ahmed’s earnings as a public servant and should be examined by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. According to Dangote, the six-year education reportedly cost…

“Zootopia 2” returned to the top of the domestic box office, earning $26.3 million in its third weekend, according to studio estimates, and officially crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, becoming the year’s second Hollywood film to do so. With no major new releases and “Avatar: Fire and Ash” only arriving late Friday, the weekend was dominated by holdovers. “Zootopia 2” edged out “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” pushing its global total to $1.14 billion. A major driver of that success has been China, where the animated sequel has grossed $502.4 million, making it the biggest Hollywood release in the…

R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested following an alleged altercation with a Manhattan nightclub employee after being told the venue was closing. The 41-year-old artist, born Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was at Dramma Night Club in Times Square with his entourage when staff informed him the club was shutting at about 4:25 a.m. on December 4. Prosecutors said Neverson became aggressive and allegedly punched an employee in the face. Neverson was arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on Sunday on an assault charge related to the nightclub incident. He also faces a separate charge of second-degree criminal mischief stemming from an…

Syria has arrested five suspects over their alleged links to a deadly shooting that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter in the central town of Palmyra, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. The attack occurred on Saturday when a gunman opened fire on a joint convoy of U.S. and Syrian forces before being shot dead. Syrian authorities said the attacker was a member of the country’s security forces who was suspected of sympathising with Islamic State. The Interior Ministry said security units in Palmyra carried out an operation in coordination with international coalition forces, leading to the arrest…

Legendary Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, have been found dead at their Los Angeles home, with authorities treating the case as an apparent homicide. Police and firefighters were called to the couple’s residence in the affluent Brentwood neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon following reports of a medical emergency. A 78 year old man and a 68 year old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. While officials have not formally identified the victims, a family spokesperson confirmed the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing…

John Cena, the most decorated wrestler in the history of the WWE, has officially retired from the ring. His career came to an end on Saturday evening, December 13, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The 17-time world champion ended his wrestling journey with a submission loss to former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther (Walter Hahn) for his retirement match. Cena tapped out after being put in a sleeper hold by Gunther, his first tapout in 21 years John Cena loses his final ever wrestling match as he officially retires from the ring Tributes flooded in on social media…