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In a moment of political drama, U.S. President Donald Trump, during his address to the Israeli parliament (Knesset) in Jerusalem on Monday, urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for corruption. Making an unexpected detour from his prepared remarks, Trump publicly appealed to the Israeli head of state, stating: “Hey, I have an idea. Mr. President, why don’t you give him a pardon? Cigars and some champagne who the hell cares?” This comment directly referred to one of the three cases for which Netanyahu was indicted in 2019,…

HBO is bringing fans back to Westeros with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a prequel set roughly 100 years before Game of Thrones and about a century after the events of House of the Dragon. The six-episode first season premieres Sunday, January 18, 2025, at 10/9c, and will be available on HBO and HBO Max. The series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (“Dunk”), a hedge knight with no house or city, and Egg, the bald young boy who becomes his squire. Unlike previous series, this spinoff focuses on lowborn characters and smaller-scale stories. The first season…

Apple on Monday quietly rebranded its streaming service. In a press release announcing its streaming plans for the summer blockbuster F1: The Movie, the tech giant dropped the “+.” “Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity,” the release reads — though as of press time, the “+” branding still appears across the platform’s website and app. (TVLine has reached out to Apple for comment.) The rebrand comes just weeks after the streamer raised its subscription fee by 30 percent, from $9.99 to $12.99 per month. The new pricing went into effect on Thursday, Aug. 21. In announcing the…

An inmate who escaped from a New Orleans jail with 9 others in May was captured while hiding in a house in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday. Police surrounded the house on Wednesday morning and took Groves into custody about an hour later. Groves, 27, was the last of 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans on May 16. “The moment Derrick Groves realized it was game over 👀🚓” “Derrick Groves thought he could run… until this happened 👀” “That split second when Derrick Groves saw the flashing lights 😳👮‍♂️” “Caught in 4K: Derrick Groves…

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to 50 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who said the punishment reflects “a history of exploitation and violence against women” that demanded accountability. The 55-year-old music mogul, convicted on two misdemeanor counts under the Mann Act for transporting prostitutes, had faced up to 11 years behind bars. He was acquitted of racketeering and human trafficking charges earlier this year after an 11-week trial. Before delivering the sentence, Judge Subramanian told Combs, “You are not being sentenced for acquitted conduct… but a history of good works can’t wash away the…

Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded with a federal judge for mercy ahead of his sentencing today in Manhattan, where he faces up to 11 years in prison. In a four-page handwritten letter submitted Thursday, the 55-year-old music mogul apologized for his past behavior, admitting his life had spiraled into “drugs and excess.” “I lost my way,” Combs wrote. “I got lost in my journey. Lost in the drugs and the excess. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I am sincerely sorry for all of the hurt and pain that I have caused.” Combs was acquitted of racketeering charges after…

Dame Sarah Mullally has been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury designate, becoming the first woman in nearly 500 years to be chosen as the spiritual leader of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The 63-year-old, a former chief nursing officer for England, was ordained in 2006 and became the Church’s first female Bishop of London in 2018, the third most senior clerical post. She will formally take up her new role after her confirmation of election in January, followed by an enthronement service at Canterbury Cathedral. In her first public remarks on Friday, she condemned the “horrific violence”…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump dismissed Russia as a “paper tiger” in its war against Ukraine. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Group in Sochi on Thursday, Putin mocked the remark and redirected his criticism toward NATO. “A paper tiger. What follows then? Go and deal with this paper tiger,” Putin said. “If we are fighting the entire NATO bloc, moving forward, advancing, and we are still a ‘paper tiger,’ then what is NATO itself?” Trump made the original comment on social media last week following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to be sentenced on Friday, with federal prosecutors pushing for at least 11 years and three months behind bars following his conviction on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. The 55-year-old music mogul has been in custody since his arrest in September 2024. His attorneys have urged Judge Arun Subramanian to impose no more than 14 months, only slightly longer than the time he has already served. Combs was acquitted earlier this year of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy after an eight-week trial, but prosecutors argue that the prostitution…

Actor Tyrese Gibson is wanted by police in Atlanta after his Cane Corso dogs were linked to the death of a neighbor’s pet, authorities said. According to Fulton County officials, one of Gibson’s four Cane Corsos fatally mauled a five-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Henry, owned by his neighbor Harrison Parker. Police said Gibson frequently allowed his dogs to roam freely, despite at least five complaints filed in the days leading up to the attack. Security footage reportedly captured the animals scratching at a neighbor’s door just minutes before Henry was discovered dead with puncture wounds. Animal Services said…