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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

American singer Chris Brown is experiencing a positive development in one of his legal battles. The man who accused him of a brutal attack in London has officially withdrawn his lawsuit. Abe Diaw, who filed a civil suit in 2023, claimed that the R&B star assaulted him with a tequila bottle during an appearance at TAPE nightclub. According to Diaw’s account, Brown struck him three times with a Don Julio 1942 bottle and continued to “ruthlessly stomp” on him while he was unconscious, resulting in serious injuries. However, on Friday, Diaw filed paperwork in Los Angeles County, requesting a judge…

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A private jet registered to Sean Combs’ company is on standby as eight men and four women commenced deliberations in his sex trafficking trial in Manhattan on Monday. The deliberations commenced around 11:30 a.m. Jurors must unanimously reach a verdict to avoid a hung jury. The jury will decide whether Combs is guilty of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, kidnapping, and transporting individuals for prostitution. As Combs left the courtroom during deliberations, he smiled at his children. During the deliberations on Monday, Combs’ children, Christian and Justin Combs, and Kim Porter’s son Quincy Brown were seen leaving the courthouse. NEW: 🚨🚨🚨…

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Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid forward, has filed a lawsuit against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The lawsuit alleges moral harassment and claims that PSG owes him €55 million ($61 million) in unpaid wages. On Thursday, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the legal filing. Mbappé alleges that he was mistreated by PSG, particularly after informing the club in 2023 that he would not be extending his contract. According to the filing, Mbappé was subjected to “lofting,” a practice in France where players are excluded from the main squad for sporting or disciplinary reasons. He was left out of PSG’s preseason tour of…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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