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Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has revealed that he utilized artificial intelligence to draft a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, advocating for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza. Within the letter, he included a narrative about a young girl living in Rafah. This story, however, was fictional. Additionally, at one point, he incorporated lyrics from the band Swedish House Mafia without appropriate attribution. In a discussion on RTÉ's Drivetime, Mr. Mullooly shared his…

A South African court has handed down a life sentence to a mother for the kidnapping and selling of her six-year-old daughter, a case that has sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Joshlin Smith disappeared in February last year from her home in Saldanha Bay, a picturesque fishing town located 135 kilometers north of Cape Town. Tragically, she has never been found. Racquel "Kelly" Smith, the girl’s mother, was found guilty of both kidnapping and trafficking her daughter, reportedly selling her for a sum of 20,000 rand…

The White House has announced that Israel has "signed off" on a new ceasefire proposal directed at Hamas. However, Hamas has expressed that the terms do not adequately address their demands. As negotiations to resolve over 19 months of ongoing conflict continue, a true breakthrough remains elusive. Following a brief truce, Israel resumed air strikes in Gaza earlier this March. According to the White House, President Donald Trump and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff have "submitted a ceasefire proposal to Hamas that has Israel’s…

Sean "Diddy" Combs has recently faced a setback in his ongoing sex-trafficking case, as his request for a mistrial was denied. His legal team argued that prosecutors were improperly hinting that evidence linked to an alleged arson incident involving the hip-hop mogul had been tampered with. The 55-year-old music icon has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. As his trial unfolds, the stakes remain high. In a noteworthy moment last week, Scott Mescudi, the artist better known as…

Online influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently facing multiple charges in England, according to prosecutors. Andrew Tate is confronted with ten serious accusations, including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for gain, all pertaining to three alleged victims. As the Crown Prosecution Service stated, "We can confirm that we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate for offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm…

Ukraine has expressed its willingness to engage in more direct discussions with Russia. However, it has stipulated that Moscow must first provide its peace terms to ensure that these meetings are productive. "We are open to further meetings with the Russians and are currently awaiting their memorandum," stated Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov in a recent post on X, previously known as Twitter. "The Russian side has at least four more days before their scheduled departure to deliver their document for our review,"…

A French court has sentenced former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec to the maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients, predominantly children, over a period spanning more than two decades. Throughout the three-month trial, which took place in Vannes, Brittany, the extensive nature of Le Scouarnec’s crimes and the profound suffering endured by his victims became painfully apparent. This case also raises critical questions about the systemic failures that allowed such egregious acts to…

A U.S. trade court has effectively halted President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, ruling that the president exceeded his authority by imposing broad duties on imports from countries that sell more to the United States than they purchase from it. This pivotal decision highlights the delicate balance of power as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. The Court of International Trade emphasized that Congress holds exclusive authority to regulate international commerce, a power that the president's emergency powers cannot…

Tragedy struck in Spain’s Canary Islands as seven individuals lost their lives when an overcrowded migrant boat capsized while preparing to disembark. This incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to navigate perilous migration routes. Emergency services in the Atlantic archipelago confirmed that rescuers, supported by a helicopter, were actively searching for survivors in the port of La Restinga, located on the island of El Hierro. Juan Miguel Padron, the mayor of El Pinar municipality, noted on…

The European Union has expressed its unwavering support for the Czech Republic in light of a recently identified "malicious cyber campaign" that targeted the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a statement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas remarked, "The European Union and its Member States, alongside our international partners, stand resolutely with Czechia against the malicious cyber campaign that hit its Ministry of Foreign Affairs." In recent years, EU member states have increasingly fallen victim to cyberattacks…