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On the evening of Monday, June 9, a protest evolved into violent disorder in Ballymena town centre (Co. Antrim), following reports of a serious sexual assault involving two teenage boys. What began as a demonstration quickly turned aggressive as protestors — some wearing masks — threw missiles and set alight barricades on Clonavon Terrace/Clonavon Road. Armoured PSNI officers, equipped with shields and vehicles, were deployed to regain control. Several rounds of missiles, including rocks, bottles, paint cans, and masonry, were thrown at officers. Damage to nearby homes, smashed windows, and smouldering fires were reported. Motorists and pedestrians were advised to…

A new report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommends relaxing the UK’s family visa income threshold, currently set at £29,000 per year, imposed by the Conservative government under Rishi Sunak. Labour, which had pledged a review after pledging to oppose a proposed increase to £38,700, welcomed the intervention. Starmer unveils ‘tighter’ immigration policy 💰 Proposed new income threshold The MAC suggests a minimum income requirement (MIR) in the range of £23,000–£25,000, with a broader acceptable band of £21,000–£28,000, based on detailed modeling. This change would benefit families on full-time minimum wage jobs who currently fall short. Although higher than…

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter concert tour has garnered attention for all the wrong reasons. Previously, media outlets reported that Beyoncé performed in nearly empty arenas in cities like Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Chicago. However, the most significant headlines came when she arrived in London, England, and accidentally dropped her pants during her opening night performance. According to reports, Beyoncé’s cowboy chaps fell down mid-performance. She attempted to catch them, but it was too late. Beyoncé was in the middle of performing “I’m That Girl” when her cowboy chaps slipped and fell to the floor. Moment Beyonce’s pants falls during her…

TikTok influencer Khabane “Khaby” Lame, a Senegalese-Italian celebrity, has been deported back to his home country. Known for his comedic “life hack” videos on TikTok, where he has amassed over 163 million followers, Khaby has also walked the runway for Hugo Boss. He recently attended the Met Gala in New York City (above). Hugo Boss/MEGA Khaby, born in Senegal, immigrated with his family to Italy, where he was raised in public housing. Due to financial difficulties, Khaby worked in a factory to support his family. In March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Khaby was laid off from his factory job.…

The 2025 Forbes list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women features 16 female celebrities whose net worths stretch from $700 million to over $3 billion. Despite a slowdown in the celebrity business boom, these entertainers continue to dominate with personal brands, product lines, and touring revenues. To make the list this year, a minimum net worth of $350 million was required—up from $300 million last year. Combined, the 16 women are worth $14.1 billion. Below are the celebrities who made the cut and how they’re faring in 2025: 1. Oprah Winfrey Net worth: $3.1 billion Age: 71 Source: TV shows Despite…

Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto has been accused by nine women of impropriety, with some calling the 53-year-old actor and musician’s behavior “predatory, terrifying and unacceptable”. In a new report by Air Mail on Saturday, June 7, nine women have come forward to accuse Leto of engaging in inappropriate behavior over the years, including flirting with teenagers. Speaking to the outlet, one woman said that back in 2006, when she was 16 years old, Leto approached her outside a cafe in Los Angeles. According to the woman, Leto, who was seated with the actor Ashley Olsen, who was then 19, grabbed…

President, Donald Trump has warned that there would be “serious consequences” if tech mogul Elon Musk funds Democratic candidates to run against Republicans who vote in favor of the GOP’s sweeping budget bill. “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” Trump told NBC News in a phone interview, but declined to share what those consequences would be. “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that,” he added. The president also said he has no desire to repair his relationship with Musk after a feud between the two men erupted into public view earlier…

Chad has suspended the issuance of visas to United States citizens in response to the travel ban imposed by former US President Donald Trump. President Mahamat Idriss Itno made the announcement on Thursday, June 5, via a Facebook post, instructing his government to enforce the new restriction in line with the principle of reciprocity. “I instructed the government to act in accordance with the principles of reciprocity and suspend the issuance of visas to citizens of the United States of America,” Itno wrote. “Chad may not have planes to offer or billions of dollars to give, but we possess our…

President Donald Trump told CNN this morning that he is “not even thinking about” billionaire Elon Musk and won’t be speaking to him in the near future. “I’m not even thinking about Elon. He’s got a problem. The poor guy’s got a problem,” Trump said. The comments come after a day in which Trump and Musk traded barbs on social media as their relationship publicly deteriorated. In a brief phone call, Trump talked about the forthcoming jobs report, inflation and gas prices. Asked if he had a call with Musk, he responded: “No. I won’t be speaking to him for…

Ginny and Georgia season three has finally arrived on Netflix, reuniting us with the chaotic town of Wellsbury.     He is portrayed by Raymond Ablackial for the murder of Cynthia’s husband, Tom. Amidst this drama, friendship breakdowns, new romances, and high school dances unfold. However, amidst all the chaos, one small detail catches our attention: Austin, Georgia’s younger child, is supposed to be nine years old! In the events of seasons two and three, Austin is portrayed as a nine-year-old. However, given that it’s been two years since the show’s last airing, Diesel La Torraca, who plays Austin, has…