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Sean “Diddy” Combs ran a violent criminal enterprise for more than 20 years using “power, violence, and fear,” federal prosecutors alleged during closing arguments on Thursday, June 26, in his high-profile trial. Over nearly five hours, lead prosecutor Christy Slavik painted the 55-year-old music mogul as a man who believed his “fame, wealth, and power” placed him above the law. “He’s the leader of a criminal enterprise,” Slavik told jurors. “He doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. And now you know about many crimes he committed with members of his inner circle.” Combs faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking,…

The Zambian government has successfully obtained a court order halting the private burial of former President Edgar Lungu in South Africa, following a last-minute legal challenge filed on the day of the planned funeral. The Pretoria High Court ruled that Lungu’s burial must be postponed until the ongoing dispute over the location of his funeral is resolved. The court scheduled the next hearing for August 4. Members of Lungu’s family, dressed in black funeral attire, were forced to leave the burial service preparations and attend the court proceedings in the South African capital. The court’s decision came amid a nearly…

The Afrobeats sensation stepped into the fashion spotlight at the 2025 Paris Fashion Week, gracing the runway for the 424 x Porsche show—a sleek, forward-thinking collaboration between Guillermo Andrade’s label, 424, and the iconic Porsche brand. And Rema didn’t just show up—he showed out. Sharing moments from the show on Instagram, Rema exuded the quiet confidence and cool mystique that have become his signature. Each image in the carousel captured a moment of effortless edge—proof that his style game is just as strong as his sound. In one standout look, Rema walks among polished sports cars clad in an all-white…

Of all the cities Beyoncé could have chosen to deliver a jaw-dropping surprise, Paris was the perfect stage. Known for its flair for the unexpected, the City of Light set the scene for a magical moment during the first night of Beyoncé’s Juneteenth show at the Stade de France. Midway through the concert, Beyoncé paused, smiled at the roaring crowd, and said, “I wanted to do something special for you.” Then came the reveal: “I could not do it without this young lady’s help,” she said, as Miley Cyrus made her stunning entrance. “I need y’all to scream and give…

President Donald Trump received strong praise at the 2025 NATO Summit after the United States launched targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte lauded Trump as both a “man of strength” and a “man of peace,” citing his decisive actions and efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “I just want to recognize your decisive action on Iran,” Rutte said during a joint appearance with the president. “You are a man of strength, but you are also a man of peace. And the fact that you’ve helped secure a ceasefire between Israel…

The U.S. House of Representatives has officially prohibited the use of WhatsApp on all government-managed devices, citing serious cybersecurity risks. The directive, issued via an internal memo by the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer’s Office of Cybersecurity, classifies WhatsApp as a “high risk” application. The memo highlights several concerns, including a lack of transparency in data protection, unencrypted stored data, and other vulnerabilities that could compromise sensitive information. A Reuters report noted that cybersecurity officials are particularly alarmed by WhatsApp’s data handling practices, warning that continued use could lead to unauthorized access. As a result, lawmakers and staff have…

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is reaching its business end as the competition transitions from the round-robin stage to the knockout matches. The best two club football teams from each of the eight groups of four will be fighting it out to keep their title hopes alive in the round of 16, taking place from 28 June to 1 July. The winning teams will advance to the quarter-finals on 4 and 5 July ahead of the tournament’s semi-finals on 8 and 9 July. The competition will come to a climactic end on 13 July in East Rutherford, New Jersey,…

Tyler Perry’s old friend, Walter Hampton, asserts that the playwright was openly gay before he achieved fame. Last week, Tyler’s personal life became public knowledge when a former employee filed a lawsuit against him for sexual harassment. Aspiring actor Derek Dixon, who portrayed the pharmacist Dale in “The Oval,” sued Tyler for $260 million, alleging inappropriate behavior in the workplace. In previous interviews, Tyler expressed frustration with the constant questions about his sexuality. He emphasized the importance of privacy and stated, “I believe people have the right to privacy, and that includes me.” However, Walter maintains that Tyler was openly…

An entire cabin crew was suspended after a passenger tracked his missing phone to a hotel that airline staff had been staying in. Michael Tjendara claimed his device had been stolen while travelling from Indonesia’s capital Jakarta to Melbourne on Garuda Indonesia flight GA716 on June 6. Mr Tjendara said he had placed it in the backseat pocket before moving seats after takeoff and then returning to his old seat to find the device was gone. He detailed the theft on his Instagram account and shared a series of screenshots of the Find My iPhone feature. The passenger also revealed…

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Saturday that the United States has completed what he described as a “very successful attack” on three nuclear sites in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. pic.twitter.com/wu9mMkxtUg — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 21, 2025 “All planes are now outside of Iran air space,” Trump wrote in the post. “A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this.” He concluded his statement with a…