All news by author Sophia Martinez

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Streamers accused of torturing Jean Pormanove attend his funeral
The individuals accused of torturing and humiliating a streamer for days until he died have come together again at his funeral.
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Pakistan evacuates 200,000 as floods worsen after India releases dam water
Some 200,000 people have been evacuated as floods devastate parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province.
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ESET discovers first ransomware that uses artificial intelligence, named PromptLock
Experts at ESET Research Labs have discovered ransomware in which artificial intelligence plays a key role. This is the first known virus of its kind, named PromptLock.
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Prison officer sentenced to 12 months for inappropriate relationship with inmate
A prison officer has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after engaging in a relationship with an inmate to whom she sent numerous messages, while also behaving “inappropriately” with other prisoners.
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Scandal in Argentina: President Milei and his sister accused of receiving kickbacks from disability medicine contracts
Argentina’s president Javier Milei is facing his administration’s worst alleged corruption scandal – involving none other than his hugely influential sister, Karina – less than two months before key legislative elections.
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‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married’: Swift stuns fans with proposal reveal
The singer announced the engagement on Instagram with a post that read: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married."
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Criminals exploit Britain’s ports to ship stolen cars to the Middle East and Africa
Adam Gibson, the sole police officer at Felixstowe port, stated there was "no way in hell" he could search even a small fraction of the containers being loaded.
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Ghislaine Maxwell blames Duchess of York for Prince Andrew’s Epstein link
The convicted child sex trafficker made the comments when being questioned by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche at a Florida courthouse in July.
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Criminals in Britain could face pub and sports bans after prison
Criminals in Britain might soon be prohibited from entering pubs, attending concerts, and going to sports matches following their release from prison. This comes under new sentencing powers revealed on Sunday as part of the government’s strategy to reduce crime.
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Tragic rescue: man found dead in Pentland Hills reservoir
Emergency services were dispatched to the reservoir in the Pentland Hills near Balerno, a village on the outskirts of Edinburgh, shortly before 5 p.m. on Monday, August 25, following reports of a missing swimmer.
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Wildfire water-bombing helicopter plunges into lake during France blaze
A helicopter combating a large wildfire in France crashed into a lake while trying to gather water to refill its reservoir.
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Trump attempts to fire fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud
Donald Trump has announced that he is removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook due to allegations of mortgage fraud, marking a significant increase in the US president’s challenge to the central bank’s independence.
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Coinplex investors left stranded as Ponzi Scheme shuts down and launches fake MiCA exit
The Coinplex “click a button” app Ponzi has collapsed.
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Photographer sparks controversy in Medvedev’s US Open defeat
Daniil Medvedev’s US Open first round clash descended into chaos late Sunday night when a bumbling photographer inadvertently entered the court and sparked a furious meltdown from the former world No 1.
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Teacher who scammed Asda out of £3,000 avoids classroom ban
A teacher who scammed Asda out of almost £3,000 worth of shopping by using a discount code that reduced items to just 1p has avoided being banned from the profession.
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Three people seriously injured after a rickshaw and bus collision in central London
A rickshaw driver and two passengers have sustained critical injuries after being hit by a bus in central London.
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Legendary musician Lionel Richie’s home targeted in failed break-in in Los Angeles
A legendary musician is the latest celebrity to experience a break-in at his Los Angeles home, with a man arrested after attempting to rob the iconic artist.
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Two married couples die in car crash in Germany
Two married couples lost their lives in a crash when a car with a British license plate swerved off the road in Germany.
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Trump spotted with makeup on hand amid health speculation
For a man who made Joe Biden’s health a theme of his campaign, Donald Trump is now unexpectedly dealing with his own set of awkward questions.
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Spain battling devastating wildfires amid record-breaking heatwave
A 16-day heatwave that Spain experienced this month was "the most intense on record," the country’s state meteorological agency (AEMET) has reported.
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Government to scrap most short prison sentences and introduce Texas-style early release scheme
Legislation that includes a Texas-style scheme to reduce jail time is expected to be introduced this year
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Final rescue attempt abandoned for woman stranded 22,000ft up Kyrgyz peak
A desperate last-ditch attempt to rescue a female mountaineer trapped 22,965 feet up a mountain with a broken leg has been abandoned.
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Clashes erupt at migrant hotels as 30 anti-immigration protests sweep UK
Protesters are clashing with police outside of migrant hotels up and down the UK with with more than 30 demonstrations this weekend.
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Gooch gang boss Lee Amos dies of heart attack in prison
Lee Amos was loathed by his adversaries, law enforcement, and numerous others for his heinous crimes.
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Sad discovery on Cleveland Road: human remains found in Lytham are likely from children
Police were notified at 12:37 pm on August 15 about a report stating that builders working on Cleveland Road in Lytham, Lancashire, had discovered what they believed to be bones, according to Fylde Police.