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Britain has withdrawn its demand for Apple to create a back door into encrypted user data after objections from U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. officials said on Monday. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard confirmed the reversal in a post on X, saying she had worked with Trump and Vice President JD Vance to ensure Americans’ “private data remains private” and constitutional rights were protected. The dispute centered on a notice issued under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, which sought access to Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool. The iCloud feature prevents even Apple from accessing stored information. Apple…

A woman accused of supplying Friends star Matthew Perry with the dose of ketamine that killed him has agreed to plead guilty, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual U.S.-UK national known as the “Ketamine Queen,” will plead guilty to five federal charges, including distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious injury. She faces up to 45 years in prison. Prosecutors described Sangha as a prolific dealer who supplied ketamine to Perry through intermediaries. She and California doctor Salvador Plasencia, who signed a plea deal in June, were the main targets of the probe. Three other…

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Monday in talks aimed at exploring a possible deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. NATO and European leaders are also in Washington to show united support for Kyiv. The summit follows Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska last week and comes six months after a tense Oval Office encounter between Trump, Zelenskyy and Vice President JD Vance. Military analysts say Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory and is demanding the rest of the Donetsk region, an area rich in agriculture…

Jack Schlossberg, grandson of John F. Kennedy, drew backlash after mocking U.S. First Lady Melania Trump over a letter she sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin about children affected by the war in Ukraine. In a video posted on social media, Schlossberg, 32, wore a blonde wig and spoke in a Slovenian accent while reading the letter aloud. He captioned the clip in capital letters, mimicking Donald Trump’s style: “A message from our BEAUTIFUL FIRST LADY … thank you for your attention to this matter, We want peace!” He later added, “What am I saying? This make no sense. Please…

Cardi B’s new single Imaginary Playerz has underperformed on Spotify, debuting at #147 with just over 336,000 streams, despite heavy attention for its Jay-Z sample and perceived Nicki Minaj diss. Released on August 15 as the second single from her upcoming album Am I the Drama?, the track has drawn mixed reviews. Many listeners criticized Cardi’s flow, saying it struggled to match the beat. On the song, she boasts about wealth and luxury fashion while taking shots at Minaj, who has had disputes with Jay-Z over royalties. The song samples Jay-Z’s 1997 track Imaginary Players, which itself sampled René &…

The United States has warned that Nigerians applying for visas risk denial if they fail to disclose their social media history from the past five years. In a notice posted on its X account, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria said applicants completing the DS-160 non-immigrant visa form must list all usernames or handles used across social media platforms during that period. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last five years on the DS-160 visa application form,” the statement read. “Applicants certify that the information in their…

When Nollywood comes up on the global stage, the conversation often shifts to the quality of its films rather than its sheer productivity. Critics argue that, despite its massive annual output, the industry doesn’t produce enough standout works to rival Hollywood or other established film hubs. Yet Nollywood does deliver strong films they just don’t always get the recognition they deserve amid the flood of releases. A good entry point for anyone curious about the industry is its recent catalogue. Several films released in 2018 capture the essence of Nollywood not necessarily the pinnacle of its craft, but solid reflections…

Donald Trump has stepped up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of high-stakes talks in Washington, suggesting Kyiv could “end the war almost immediately” by abandoning its NATO ambitions and claims over Crimea. Writing on Truth Social, the U.S. President said: “President Zelenskyy of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight. No getting back Obama-given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and no going into NATO by Ukraine. Some things never change!!!” The comments landed just hours before Zelenskyy’s scheduled Oval Office meeting with…

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said he is willing to meet Donald Trump, even after the US President branded him “a nasty person” who has “done a terrible job.” Khan, who has previously warned that Trump is “not a force for good” and that his rhetoric could unintentionally radicalise individuals, dismissed the President’s remarks as “water off a duck’s back.” Speaking at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he compared the exchange to being “back in the school playground” at nine years old. Appearing on the Political Party show with comedian Matt Forde, Khan pushed back against Trump’s criticisms: “Somebody who has…

Veteran British actor Terence Stamp, best known for his commanding roles as complex villains, including General Zod in the early Superman films, has died at the age of 87. He passed away on Sunday, August 17. News of his death was shared in an online notice, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fans, colleagues, and industry figures, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). Born in London, Stamp launched his career with 1962’s seafaring drama Billy Budd, which earned him both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Over the course of six decades, he built a remarkable body of…