A Syrian youth and alleged supporter of the Islamic State group were charged with a plot to attack a Vienna concert by US pop star Taylor Swift in a press release on Friday.
Federal prosecutors charged the suspect with supporting a foreign terrorist organization and setting up a serious act of violence that would endanger the state, Mohammad A., who was only partially identified.
He had been in contact with a young Austrian adult who was allegedly planning a bomb attack at one of Swift’s concerts as a child and had started following IS ideology from April last year at the latest, according to reports.
Federal prosecutors said in a statement that the accused assisted the young adult in his preparations by, among other things, establishing contact with an IS member abroad via the internet and translating bomb-making instructions from Arabic.
The young adult used the template for the IS oath of allegiance that the accused also used to join the organization.
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Mohammad A. was taken into custody by police in Frankfurt an der Oder, where he was then 15 years old, at the time, but he later was released.
The Karlsruhe federal prosecutor’s office announced on Friday that the charges were brought against them on June 17 in a Berlin higher regional court, which will decide whether or not they are admissible.
Authorities issued a warning about a terror plot by IS sympathisers last summer, forcing the cancellation of three Vienna shows that were scheduled for Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour.
The United States claimed to have shared intelligence with the police in the lead investigation and that a 19-year-old Austrian with North Macedonian roots was among the three suspects being detained.
Swift later claimed on Instagram that “the reason the cancellations caused me to feel very anxious and repulsed because so many people planned to attend those shows.”
We know where to buy your own sarong, and Frankie Bridge recently shared stunning photos of her vibrant and colorful sarong, which gives fans an insight into a yacht party.
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Frankie Bridge shows how to style a sarong as she wows fans with party snaps(Image: Frankie Bridge/Instagram)
A sarong is a timeless summer staple that effortlessly transitions from poolside to bar-side with ease. It’s no wonder women still pack sarongs when traveling to the beach or taking vacations abroad because they can be worn in a variety of ways. Frankie Bridge is no exception, having just shown fans the best way to style them.
Taking to Instagram to share snaps from a recent yacht party she attended, Frankie demonstrated how simple it is to style a sarong with a bodysuit or swimming costume to create a beach-ready look.
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This Shark portable fan, which Louise Thompson calls “the best,” replaces the “built-in air conditioning.”
Frankie showed off this PUCCI Printed cotton-voile pareo(Image: Frankie Bridge/Instagram)
The PUCCI printed cotton-voile pareo sarong Frankie donned comes in one size that promises to comfortably fit and suit all bodies. Boasting a vibrant pink and purple motif that’s ideal for exotic adventures on the coast, Frankie’s sarong is available to shop at Net-A-Porter.
With the signature “Iride” pattern created in the 1970s, Frankie adds a retro flair to her ensemble. For a hippie and overtly bold finish, the pattern was created using an eye’s eye. It can be paired with your favorite swimwear for a chic summer style and is made from lightweight, airy cotton voile.
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This sarong is made of lightweight, non-stretchy fabric, comfortably sized for people between Xsmall and Xlarge. This keeps the look light while preventing heat on your upcoming vacation. Additionally, the non-stretchy material allows for a desired style that is form-flattering.
The controversial Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, has been named wanted by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for alleged crimes including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
NAPTIP made the announcement in a statement posted on its official Instagram account on Friday.
“WANTED BY NAPTIP,” Speed Darlington, also known as Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged crimes like rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
Anyone with reliable information about where he is located should immediately contact NAPTIP, the statement read.
Speed Darlington, also known as Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged crimes like rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.
Anyone who has reliable information on where he is is urged to contact NAPTIP right away.
The singer’s refusal to comply with numerous questioning summonses in connection with a now-viral Instagram Live video, in which he claimed to have had sex with a 15-year-old girl, is the latest development.
The video, which was made available on Children’s Day, sparked outrage all over the country and received a lot of criticism from both rights activists and the general public.
The Lagos State Government formally reported the incident to NAPTIP within 24 hours, prompting the agency to launch a probe.
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The singer was summoned to appear at NAPTIP’s Abuja headquarters by 9:00 a.m. on May 30th, according to a letter signed by the agency’s Head of Cybercrime Response Team, Ngamaraju Mangzha, on May 28, 2025.
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The agency made reference to the Instagram video and other archived clips that purportedly contained “admissions and degrading commentary regarding minors” in the letter.
These actions fall under the 2015 Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act and the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act. Act, 2015, “the letter read.
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In response, Speed Darlington acknowledged receipt of the summons and stated that he could not show up on time as scheduled, so he opted to show up on June 26.
The proposed date was rejected, however, by NAPTIP. The organization insisted in a follow-up letter signed by Hakeem Lawal, the director of the ICT &, Cybercrime Response Team:
You were given a chance to prepare and appear as requested on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Additionally, there is a need for immediate action because the issue is of national importance.
“As a result, NAPTIP cannot fit your schedule.” You have until June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM, to make an appearance at the NAPTIP Headquarters at 2028, Dalaba Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, FCT, Abuja for the interview.
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Speed Darlington didn’t show up despite the deadline. The singer took to Instagram to post a statement denying any wrongdoing as the controversy grew.
What was intended to be a joke has, regrettably, been blown out of proportion by those looking for fault where none exist.
Without denying any wrongdoing, may I express my sincere condolences for any wrongdoing or misrepresentation that my innocent deeds may have caused the online community? “he said.
He reaffirmed that “I would never intentionally engage in any activity that would violate my responsibilities as a role model” to the effect that the video was only for clout and entertainment.
The singer-songwriter, who sang “Bangdadadang” and “Baby Oil,” stated that he had not sexually assaulted any minors.
I have not engaged in or considered any acts of sexual predation, sexual assault, or other inappropriate behavior toward the other sex.
He claimed the video was merely a marketing ploy for his new single, Village Girl, and that he lived up to strict moral standards.
Five months after Speed Darlington’s arrest in November 2024, this controversy comes only five months after his release from custody.
Burna Boy, Speed Darlington, and P. Diddy are COMBO members.
After accusing fellow artist Burna Boy of dating American rapper Diddy, he was arrested.
His diss track “Baby Oil,” which gained popularity online, was born out of the clash. He was detained during an Owerri concert and remained there for several weeks before being released in January of 2025 on a $ 20 million bail.
ExCLUSIVE: David Beckham, the football legend, has undergone an operation while his wife Victoria Beckham has remained by his side despite a difficult time.
David Beckham was taken to hospital for an operation (Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)
David Beckham is recovering in hospital after an operation on his wrist which has been causing him pain – but he won’t let it get in the way of football. His loving wife Victoria Beckham shared a snap of him lying in bed, with his arm in a sling.
“Get well soon, Daddy,” she wrote over the snap of him smiling while wearing a hospital gown. She also gave him a friendship bracelet made with white beads to form ‘Get Well Soon’. The couple have yet to reveal what happened to the former England star.
A source close to David confirmed Sir David underwent secret surgery to repair a broken wrist that he sustained 22 years ago – during a friendly football match against South Africa in 2003.
David shared snaps from his hospital bed(Image: victoriabeckham/Instagram)
“It had been giving him problems recently and so he wanted to get it fixed,” the source confirmed. They also added that he planned to check out of the hospital soon and “hoped” to be able to get to Atlanta in time for his Inter Miami football team’s next knockout match in the Fifa world Cup against his former club Paris Saint Germain on Sunday.
David’s injury comes amid a family feud with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, have made headlines in recent weeks over speculation of a ‘feud’ with his family, including his parents David, 50, and Victoria, 51.
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Brooklyn teased Nicola as his world in the caption, saying he loved her. He added the word “my” to an emoji that depicts the globe. He also emailed a heart emoji to the photo, saying, “My absolute angel.”
Victoria has been supporting her husband during his operation (Image: Getty Images)
In a rare show of love for his own family, he later shared a message with David’s mother Sandra on his Facebook page. He posted a photo of himself next to his grandmother to celebrate her birthday. Nanny xx loves you so much, wrote Brooklyn.
He is said to have contacted his family on social media for the first time. David also shared a personal gushing post to celebrate the birthday of his mother.
He even nodded Brooklyn after refusing to participate in his son’s recent spate of social media digs and snubs.
Despite the claims that David and Brooklyn allegedly fell out, the post’s caption also included Brooklyn. In recent months, Brooke and Nicola have snuck into a number of significant family occasions, including David’s milestone 50th birthday celebrations in Paris and London and Victoria’s 51st birthday.
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Since learning that the former England player has finally received his long-sought knighthood, they have also remained silent.
However, the hot sauce enthusiast shared a sweet post on his Stories this week that included a birthday wish for Nelson, Nicola’s father.
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Many people will be all too familiar with chafing, and it can make going out in the sun hard – so we’ve rounded up some of the best anti-chafing shorts to save you from serious sun irritation
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These shorts will help keep you cool and chafe-free this summer(Image: INTERNET)
While spending time outside in the sun can be fun, it also means you may notice you are chafing. Chafing happens when skin becomes irritated and is caused by repetitive rubbing, often resulting in a red, sore rash. It’s commonly experienced during exercise or in areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing, particularly in hot, sweaty conditions.
While it can be uncomfortable, there are certain items of clothing you can wear to help stop your inner thighs including these perfect length shorts to cover the areas where you may notice you chafe more.
From Next to M&S and Amazon, we’ve rounded up a range of some of the best anti-chafing shorts out there. Say goodbye to irritated thighs with these perfect picks…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs used “power, violence, and fear” as the head of a decades-long criminal enterprise, prosecutors told jurors Thursday as they presented closing arguments in the final stages of the high-profile trial.
Attorney Christy Slavik told jurors how Combs “created a climate of fear” and “counted on silence and shame to keep his crimes hidden.”
“Up until today, the defendant was able to get away with these crimes because of his money, his power, his influence. That stops now,” she said as the 55-year-old looked on, occasionally passing notes to his legal team.
Combs, once one of the most powerful figures in music and entertainment, denies all charges.
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For nearly five hours Slavik methodically walked the jury through the charges, weaving nearly seven weeks of testimony and thousands of phone, financial and other records into an intelligible narrative.
And she told them how each thread meets the legal threshold for guilt.
“Lots of that evidence was hard to hear or hard to see,” Slavik told jurors. “And now it’s all before you.”
Core to the prosecution’s racketeering argument is that high-level employees were well-aware of Combs’s crimes and helped him carry them out.
Racketeering — the most serious charge against him — could send Combs to prison for life.
Combs can be found guilty of racketeering if jurors are persuaded that he ran a criminal enterprise and that it committed at least two offenses from a list of eight, including drug distribution, kidnapping, arson, forced labor and bribery.
Slavik spent hours vying to connect those dots for jurors.
“He became more powerful and more dangerous because of the support of his inner circle and his businesses,” Slavik said.
“This is Mr Combs’s kingdom.”
‘Imagine the terror’
Beyond the alleged racketeering conspiracy, Combs also faces two charges of sex trafficking and two of transportation for purposes of prostitution.
These accusations say he personally coerced two women — the singer Casandra Ventura and a woman who testified under the pseudonym Jane — into years of drug-addled sex with paid escorts.
Both women were in long-term relationships with Combs, and the defense team said in opening statements the sex was consensual, if unorthodox.
But Slavik emphasized to jurors that the case is “not about free choices” and that the women involved were “drugged, covered in oil, sore, exhausted.”
Pointing to what she dubbed “crystal clear” examples of trafficking and forced labor, Slavik explained how both women were forced into so-called “freak-off” sex marathons.
“If the defendant wanted a freak-off, it was going to happen,” Slavik said, repeating her central thesis: “He didn’t take no for an answer.”
She recounted the harrowing physical abuse Ventura said she suffered for years, and how Combs had exclusive control over her career.
She detailed how he paid for Jane’s apartment and thus wielded financial power over her.
And she pointed to how he threatened both women that he would ruin their reputations by releasing explicit videos of them engaging in sex acts with escorts — encounters prosecutors said he orchestrated.
Throughout her arguments Slavik referenced testimony from a forensic psychologist who explained to jurors how victims become ensnared by their abusers.
And in one powerful moment she asked jurors to put themselves in the shoes of Ventura: “Imagine the terror of never knowing when the next hit might come.”
“Now imagine trying to say no to that person.”
Defense arguments next
Combs’s defense lawyers will make their closing arguments on Friday, and are expected to insist that the alleged victims were adult women making adult choices.
Jurors were shown many phone records that included messages of affection and desire from both women, but prosecutors have said those texts are taken out of context.
Government witnesses included former assistants and other employees, as well as escorts, friends and family of Ventura, and a hotel security guard who said he was bribed with $100,000 in a paper bag.
Combs opted against testifying on his own behalf, a common strategy of defense teams who are not required to prove innocence, only to cast doubt on government allegations of guilt.
The 12 New Yorkers tasked with determining Combs’s fate could go into deliberations as early as Friday afternoon.
