Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

A judge ruled on Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after, authorities said, she had threatened to expose their relationship and end his career. Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided the evidence prosecutors presented at a preliminary hearing that spanned five days provided probable cause for...

Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans

Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans

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Defense department updated database of casualties to list four service members deceased in ‘Overseas Operations’ A controversial move by the Pentagon to reclassify casualties in the Iran war is being taken by US military veterans as a sign of disrespect for the dead.“It’s such a huge disrespect for the families,” said Michael E Smith, a retired US rear admiral and the founder of National Security ...

A tale of two markets: Wall Street cheers record highs while Beijing deflates bubbles

A tale of two markets: Wall Street cheers record highs while Beijing deflates bubbles

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When the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit record highs in early July, US President Donald Trump hailed it as evidence of America’s economic revival. “This is WINNING. The Golden Age of America is beginning – and we are just getting started,” he wrote in a social media post on July 4, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. Though it was only ...

エディオン会長 ヤマダHDとの統合「対等の精神は譲れない」

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家電量販店最大手の「ヤマダホールディングス」と経営統合に向けた協議を進める「エディオン」の久保允誉会長が、NHKのインタビューに応じました。この中で、統合協議について「対等の精神は譲れない」と強調したうえで、営業エリアが重なる店舗の統廃合などの課題をクリアし、2027年10月の統合を実現させたいとする考えを示しました。

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands

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Tornado that blackened midday sky rips roofs off homes and flips vehicles in town of MenashaA tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as ferocious winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people.The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in ...

What is Tana Mongeau and Clavicular’s feud? Podcast remarks explained

What is Tana Mongeau and Clavicular’s feud? Podcast remarks explained

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Tana Mongeau criticised Kick streamer Braden “Clavicular” on her Brand Safe podcast after his livestreamed breakup with Lily Snyder. She questioned why anyone would accept being “immoral and cruel” for views and revenue while stressing that she wanted to understand the psychology behind such behaviour rather than simply judge him.

スマホ法に基づきグーグルとアップルが公取委提出の報告書公表

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去年、全面施行された「スマホ法」に基づき、グーグルとアップルが公正取引委員会に提出した報告書が公表されました。この中で2社は、アプリ事業者に対し、手数料を引き下げたり、自由なプロモーション活動を認めたりする方針を明示しました。

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl

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Prosecutors claim singer killed Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose relationship and ruin his music careerA Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that singer D4vd must stand trial for the killing, sexual abuse and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided after a five-day preliminary hearing that prosecutors had provided enough probable cause to put th...

東北~九州 局地的に非常に激しい雨 西日本中心に危険な暑さ

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低気圧の影響などで、28日は東北から九州にかけての広い範囲で大気の状態が非常に不安定になり、局地的に非常に激しい雨が降って大雨になるおそれがあります。気象庁は土砂災害や低い土地の浸水などに警戒するよう呼びかけています。一方、西日本を中心に危険な暑さとなる見込みで、引き続き熱中症への対策を徹底してください。

Who is Luplupka? Russian Kick streamer involved in viral AmRay livestream feud

Who is Luplupka? Russian Kick streamer involved in viral AmRay livestream feud

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Russian Kick streamer Luplupka is facing online attention after a livestream with autistic creator AmRay turned physical in Sri Lanka. Viral videos appear to show AmRay pouring water on her before she chased and slammed him to the ground. Earlier footage suggests tensions had already been building. Neither Luplupka nor AmRay has publicly commented on the incident so far.

Savannah Guthrie issues new plea to mother’s kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie issues new plea to mother’s kidnappers

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US TV show host Savannah Guthrie has said in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother’s disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: “Tell us where to look for her”. The video, released on Monday, is the latest public plea from the Today presenter about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance on February 1 from her home just outside ...

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

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Today show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother’s disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: “Tell us where to look for her.” The video released on Monday is the latest public plea from the journalist about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance on February 1 from her home just outside Tucson, Ari...

Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs

Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs

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PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs marketAndy Burnham will tell schools across England to adapt their curriculums to the needs of local businesses as part of a devolution drive aimed at tackling the jobs crisis for young people.By moving decision-making to local areas, the PM hopes the plan will make technical and vocational skills as valued as ...

With rapid Ebola aid, China shows itself a reliable partner of Africa

With rapid Ebola aid, China shows itself a reliable partner of Africa

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When Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), met Jiang Feng, head of China’s mission to the African Union, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in mid-July, the message was practical. They signed a handover certificate that brought Beijing’s direct emergency support for the Ebola response to US$4.5 million. A five-member Chinese medical team was already w...

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

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Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather to subdue massive wildfires threatening the French city and tourist region of Bordeaux and a number of sites in neighbouring Spain. They were racing against the clock as another heatwave is expected to hit both countries later this week in what has been a blisteringly hot and dry summer across western Europe. Authorities ha...

Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’

Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’

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Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotinePolice are “conducting inquiries” into an image shared by Green party leader Zack Polanski on Instagram after Reform UK reported it for “inciting murder”.The image showed a man wearing a black T-shirt with the words “we’re only making plans for Nigel”, alongside a photograp...