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Priscilla Monroy Confirms Separation from Alberto Cowboy After Four Years

Priscilla Monroy, a behavioral therapist and former participant in 'Big Brother Brazil' (BBB) season 26, has officially ended her four-year relationship with Alberto Cowboy. In a social media statement released on Friday, Monroy emphasized that the primary focus of the separation is safeguarding their five-year-old daughter amidst the emotional transition.

Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Sexual Assault; Faces Custodial Sentence

Former comedian Russell Brand was convicted on Friday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court. The jury cleared him of two additional rape charges and one attempted indecent assault, but the judge indicated an immediate custodial sentence is inevitable as sentencing proceedings begin Monday.

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Alaska governor orders probe into election same-name 'spoiler'

Alaska's governor has ordered a probe into allegations that the campaign of a Democratic candidate for the US Senate recruited a man with the same name as her Republican opponent to run for office in a bid to siphon off votes.

What we know about Spain's deadly train crash

At least 69 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday, in Spain's deadliest rail disaster since 2013.

Russell Brand found monogamy 'difficult', wife tells UK rape trial

The wife of British comedian and actor Russell Brand testified Thursday at his trial for rape and sexual assault, saying he had found monogamy "difficult" but became an "amazing" husband.

Dubai building that saw city's rise from desert due for demolition

When it was built on the edge of the desert more than four decades ago, one 15-storey building rose proudly above what was then a quiet, unassuming Dubai.

England forward Toney to stand trial for alleged assault in June 2028

England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a nightclub in June 2028, it was announced Thursday.

山里亮太、島田紳助さんと15年ぶりの再会で8時間語り合う

南海キャンディーズの山里亮太が、2011年に芸能界を引退した島田紳助さんと大阪で再会し、約8時間にわたり語り合ったとラジオで明かした。

三田悠貴、軽トラで巡る「東海3県しりとり旅」の開始を報告

グラビアアイドルの三田悠貴が、CBCテレビ「道との遭遇」の新シリーズ「東海3県しりとり旅」が始まったことをSNSで報告した。

反田恭平被告に執行猶予付き判決、自ら運転しない措置を説明

首都高速道路を時速144キロで走行したとして速度超過の罪に問われたピアニスト反田恭平被告に、東京地裁は拘禁刑3月、執行猶予2年を言い渡した。

Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69

Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.

'Call of Duty' slammed for using real Seoul crowd crush footage

Families of victims of South Korea's deadly Halloween crowd crush have demanded that footage of the disaster used in the latest instalment of "Call of Duty" be removed, a representative told AFP Thursday, condemning its "complete lack of sensitivity".

Philippine island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete

For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters threaten them again.

Bangladesh scrambling as Ganges water treaty to expire

In Bangladesh's parched Barind region, 72-year-old Bikash Soren remembers when the Ganges river flowing in from neighbouring India carried large boats past his village year-round.

Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 68

Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 68 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.

亀梨和也と田中みな実、結婚後初の夫婦写真　交際中は徹底して私生活管理

6月に結婚と第1子妊娠を発表した亀梨和也と田中みな実が、都内で愛犬を散歩する姿を初めて2人そろって撮影された。

Mattさんをめぐり複数の被害届　本人側は性的行為を否定

タレントのMattさんから同意のない性的行為を受けたとして、2人が警視庁に被害届を提出したと週刊文春が報じた。Mattさん側は行為を否定している。

Made with munitions from the Falklands War, a 'Chalice of Peace' for the pope

Combining the remnants of shell casings and other items from the Falklands War, Argentine silversmith Juan Carlos Pallarols is crafting a "Chalice of Peace" to give to Pope Leo XIV when he visits Argentina next month.

A throne on wheels, popemobiles star in new Vatican show

Popemobiles past and present from German automaker Mercedes-Benz are the stars of a new show at the Vatican Museums, emblematic vehicles that serve to bring the pope closer to his flock.

Spain high-speed train crash kills 68, injures over 100

A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 68 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said, in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century.

UK woman drugged by husband tells rape trial she woke up bound

A woman who was raped and drugged by her then-husband for years told a UK court Wednesday how she woke to find herself blindfolded and restrained with a stranger in her bedroom.

メーガン妃の豪州料理番組出演に賛否　反対署名は数百人

メーガン妃が豪州の子ども向け料理番組に出演することが決まり、一部市民が反対署名に参加する一方、知名度による集客力を評価する声も出ている。

「令和の龍」主宰が学歴発言を謝罪　辞任表明後に続投へ

YouTube番組「令和の龍」で、主宰の小塚祥吾氏が志願者の学歴をめぐる発言で他の出演者と対立し、一時退席した後に謝罪した。

矢部浩之の55歳誕生日、青木裕子が家族で祝う写真を公開

青木裕子が、夫の矢部浩之の55歳の誕生日を2人の息子と祝った様子をインスタグラムで公開した。

Spain high-speed train collision kills 64, injures over 100

A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 64 people and injured scores more on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, authorities said in one of Europe's deadliest such disasters this century.

Denmark mulls banning turbo chickens

Denmark's animal welfare minister said Wednesday that he wants to introduce a ban on the farming of fast-growing "turbo chickens," first nationally but ultimately, across Europe.

ジョージア駐日大使、渡邊渚さんとの再会を報告

ジョージアのティムラズ・レジャバ駐日大使が、フリーで活動する渡邊渚さんと再会し、ジョージア料理を囲んだことをSNSで伝えた。

細川直美、千葉美加、姫乃樹リカが再会　「東京イエローページ」共演から37年

細川直美が、1989年放送開始の番組で共演した千葉美加、姫乃樹リカとの再会写真を公開した。

Spain high-speed train collision kills 31, injures 80

A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed 31 people and injured 80 on Wednesday, with the toll likely to rise, regional authorities said, in Spain's second such disaster this year.

UK comedian Brand tells rape trial 'consent is fundamental'

British comedian and actor Russell Brand told his rape trial on Wednesday he believed consent was "fundamental" to sexual relations, as he gave evidence for the first time.

有吉弘行、3年連続で務めた紅白司会の難しさを語る

有吉弘行がポッドキャスト番組に出演し、3年連続で担当したNHK紅白歌合戦の司会について、人付き合いの少なさを感じたと振り返った。

Spain high-speed train collision kills 30

A collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid killed 30 people on Wednesday and the toll could rise, regional authorities said in Spain's second such disaster this year.

俳優おかやまはじめさん、舞台演出家の杜菜摘さんと結婚

俳優のおかやまはじめさんが、舞台演出家の杜菜摘さんと10月23日に結婚したことを公表した。

Cross-border abductions threaten Kenya's status as dissident refuge

Tanzanian opposition figure Apolinary Boniface Margwe narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt in Kenya this week. One of his colleagues was not so lucky -- highlighting the threat of cross-border abductions in east Africa.

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