John Virgo: Legendary Snooker Player and TV Star Dies at 79
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John Virgo: Legendary Snooker Player and TV Star Dies at 79

From Football Dreams to Snooker Passion John Virgo, the charismatic snooker player and television personality, passed away at the age of 79. Born in Salford in March 1946, just after…

Title: F1, Football and NFL Executives Linked to Jeffrey Epstein After Conviction
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F1, Football and NFL Executives Linked to Jeffrey Epstein After Conviction

Sports Executives Kept Contact with Epstein After Conviction Recent documents from the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files reveal that several high-profile figures in Formula 1, football, and the NFL…

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 20, Including Children and Paramedic Gaza City, February 4, 2026 – Israeli air and tank strikes in Gaza have killed at least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a paramedic. Nearly 40 more people were injured, local hospitals reported. The Israeli military said its forces targeted "terrorists" who had fired on troops in northern Gaza, seriously wounding an officer. The strikes took place near the Yellow Line, beyond which Israeli troops are stationed, and violated a three-month-old ceasefire with Hamas. Meanwhile, Hamas described the attacks as a "pretext to continue killing and aggression against our people." Children Among the Victims Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City received 13 bodies, including five children, after strikes hit tents for displaced families and nearby homes in the eastern Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods. Abu Mohammed Haboush, a mourner at the hospital, said, "Our children were martyred – my son, my brother’s son, and daughter. We are peaceful people and had nothing to do with fighting." In Khan Younis, Nasser Hospital treated four dead, including a child, after strikes hit tents in the southern Qizan Rashwan area. Later, two sisters, Rahaf and Remas Abu Jamea, and paramedic Hussein al-Samiri died in the coastal al-Mawasi area. Paramedic Killed While Helping Victims Jihad al-Hinnawi, a first responder from Hamas-run Civil Defence, said Samiri ran to help victims of an earlier strike on a tent. Then a second strike hit the same location, killing him. The Palestinian Red Crescent condemned the attack and called it a "grave violation" of international humanitarian law, which protects medical personnel. Similarly, the International Committee of the Red Cross said it was "unacceptable" for first responders to face life-threatening risks while performing humanitarian work. IDF Targets Hamas Commander The Israel Defense Forces said their strike in al-Mawasi targeted Bilal Abu Assi, a platoon commander of Hamas’s elite Nukhba forces. They alleged he led attacks on Kibbutz Nir Oz and held hostages. The IDF added that it took measures to protect civilians but acknowledged that some, including medical personnel, were hit. Recent Escalations in Gaza On Sunday, more than 30 people died in Israeli strikes after gunmen emerged from a tunnel in southern Rafah. Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry reports that Israeli fire has killed at least 556 people so far. In contrast, Israel reports that four of its soldiers have died in Palestinian attacks. The war began after Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. Israel responded with a military campaign in Gaza. Since then, over 71,820 people have died in the territory, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 20, Including Children and Paramedic

Gaza City, February 4, 2026 – Israeli air and tank strikes in Gaza have killed at least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a paramedic. Nearly 40 more people were…

Crown Princess’s Son Testifies in Oslo Court Marius Borg Høiby, 29, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, struggled to hold back tears while giving evidence at his rape trial in Oslo. He admitted he led a lifestyle of excessive partying, drugs, and alcohol to cope with a deep need for validation. During his testimony, Høiby appeared visibly shaken, pausing several times to remove his glasses and wipe his eyes. He said it was extremely difficult to speak in court, adding that the media had followed him relentlessly since he was three years old. Allegations of Sexual Assault The trial follows accusations from four women, one of whom claimed she was drugged at a party in December 2018 at Høiby’s parents’ home. She said police later showed her videos allegedly depicting Høiby assaulting her after consensual sex. All women involved in the case are protected by court orders, which ban media from revealing their identities. The court has also prohibited photos of Høiby inside the courthouse or while arriving or leaving. Høiby Opens Up About His Lifestyle Høiby told the judges he was primarily known as “Mamma’s son” and that his personal struggles were rarely understood. He admitted to years of substance abuse and attending numerous parties. “I am known for being Mamma’s son. Nothing else,” he said, recounting the pressures of growing up under public scrutiny. Despite bringing notes, he rarely looked down while speaking for half an hour. Background and Arrest Høiby’s trial coincides with scrutiny of his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, for exchanging messages with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The royal palace confirmed she postponed a private trip amid the controversy. Høiby was arrested in August 2024 after a violent incident at his girlfriend’s flat, where he allegedly threw a knife, damaged property, and abused her verbally. Following a lengthy investigation, he was charged with multiple offences, including rape, assault, threatening behavior, drugs offences, and driving violations. If convicted, he could face at least ten years in prison. Courtroom Appearance On the second day of the trial, Høiby appeared in a dark blue sweater over a beige shirt. He focused on the judges and did not glance at the alleged victims seated nearby. He recounted meeting one of the women at a party in 2018, admitting he had taken cocaine for the first time that night.
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Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Breaks Down in Court Amid Rape Trial

Crown Princess’s Son Testifies in Oslo Court Marius Borg Høiby, 29, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, struggled to hold back tears while giving evidence at his rape trial in…

Title: US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expiry Sparks Fears of a New Arms Race
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US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expiry Sparks Fears of a New Arms Race

US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Nears Expiry The last major nuclear weapons control treaty between the US and Russia, known as New START, is set to expire this Thursday. Signed in 2010,…

Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Detention of Chinese Journalists After Corruption Report
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Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Detention of Chinese Journalists After Corruption Report

Human rights groups have raised serious concerns after Chinese authorities detained two investigative journalists who reportedly uncovered corruption involving a local official in Sichuan province. The journalists, Liu Hu and…

India Aviation Regulator Probes Wingtip Contact at Mumbai Airport
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India Aviation Regulator Probes Wingtip Contact at Mumbai Airport

India’s civil aviation regulator has opened an investigation after two passenger aircraft briefly touched wingtips at Mumbai’s main airport on Tuesday evening. The incident led to a passenger evacuation and…

Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in China
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Draco Malfoy Becomes an Unexpected Lunar New Year Icon in China

An unusual Lunar New Year trend has taken over parts of China this year, and it stars none other than Draco Malfoy. The Harry Potter character, played by Tom Felton,…

‘Never imagined this’: UP Village Shocked by Interfaith Couple’s Killing
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‘Never imagined this’: UP Village Shocked by Interfaith Couple’s Killing

A quiet village shaken by violence A small village in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state is struggling to come to terms with the killing of a young interfaith couple. Residents…

Melinda French Gates reacts to ex-husband in Epstein files
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Melinda French Gates Responds to Bill Gates Mention in Epstein Files

Melinda Shares Emotional Reaction Melinda French Gates has spoken publicly about her former husband Bill Gates after his name appeared in newly released Jeffrey Epstein court records. She said the…

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