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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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Russia paves way for toughening of 'LGBT propaganda' law

The lower house of Russia's parliament, the Duma, paved the way for toughening a notorious 2013 "gay propaganda" law on Thursday, its official website said.

Iran protests rage overnight after Mahsa Amini commemoration

Protests raged through the night in Iran after thousands of mourners marked 40 days since the death of Mahsa Amini which sparked a wave of unrest across the Islamic republic.

Fifteen dead in attack on Shiite shrine in Iran

At least 15 people were killed Wednesday in an attack on a key Shiite Muslim shrine in southern Iran, state media said, with the Islamic State group claiming the assault.

'Guayakill': Ecuadoran port city torn apart by gangs

Entire neighborhoods run by gangs, prison bloodbaths and police overwhelmed by criminal firepower: Drug trafficking has transformed the Ecuadoran city of Guayaquil into a den of violence.

Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto released after cannabis controversy

Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto was released from police custody on Wednesday but remains under investigation for alleged "insults, defamation and threats", a judicial source said, after the artist made public statements about using cannabis.

Australian team condemns 'suffering' behind Qatar World Cup

Australia's national football team Thursday condemned human rights abuses in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, becoming the first participating side to collectively criticise the host country.

Fifteen dead in Iran attack on Shiite shrine

At least 15 people were killed Wednesday in an attack on a key Shiite Muslim shrine in southern Iran, state media said, with the Islamic State group claiming the assault.

UN warns Somalia humanitarian crisis remains 'dire'

The United Nations said on Wednesday that the humanitarian response to the crisis in Somalia where a historic drought is threatening famine has gathered pace but warned the situation remained "dire".

Iran mourners flock to Mahsa Amini grave despite crackdown

Iranian mourners gathered Wednesday at the grave of Mahsa Amini to mark 40 days since her death, defying heightened security measures as part of a bloody crackdown on women-led protests.

Residents afraid to return home as aftershocks rock Philippines

Residents were too afraid to return to their homes as aftershocks rocked a blacked-out northern Philippines Wednesday, hours after a strong earthquake injured at least six people and damaged schools, churches and other buildings.

28 dead in Bangladesh cyclone, millions without power

Bangladesh rescue workers found the bodies of four missing crew of a dredger boat, taking the death toll from Cyclone Sitrang to 28 as millions remained without power, officials said Wednesday.

Hong Kong arrests two in $446 million money-laundering case

Hong Kong authorities have arrested two men for laundering funds worth HK$3.5 billion ($446 million) by reselling precious metals, one of the city's largest money-laundering cases, officials said Wednesday.

Australia admits cyber defences 'inadequate' as medical hack hits millions

Hackers accessed millions of medical records at one of Australia's largest private health insurers, the company said Wednesday, prompting the government to admit the nation's cyber safeguards were "inadequate".

Aftershocks rock Philippines as six hurt by strong quake

Aftershocks rocked the northern Philippines early Wednesday, hours after a strong earthquake injured at least six people and caused substantial damage to a hospital and several old churches, authorities said.

US charges Ukrainian 'Raccoon Infostealer' with cybercrimes

A Ukrainian man has been charged with computer fraud for allegedly infecting millions of computers with malware in a cybercrime operation known as "Raccoon Infostealer," the US Justice Department said Tuesday.

Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, sending panicked residents out into the streets with local officials warning about the potential for damage.

Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines: USGS

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, with local officials warning about the potential for damage.

Qatar hit by 'unprecedented campaign' over World Cup, says emir

Qatar has been hit by an "unprecedented campaign" of criticism over the football World Cup, its ruler said Tuesday, lashing out at "double standards" in a fierce rebuttal just weeks before the tournament starts.

Tents for asylum seekers stir debate in Austria

The white tents that Austria is using to house asylum seekers in a handful of towns have drawn rebuke from refugees' defenders and critics alike, while stirring memories of the 2015 migrant crisis.

Cyclone Sitrang hits Bangladesh, hundreds of thousands of people evacuated

Cyclone Sitrang slammed into densely-populated, low-lying Bangladesh late Monday, killing at least five people as authorities fearing heavy rain and storm surge rushed to move hundreds of thousands out of the system's path.

China trying to 'undermine' US judicial system: Justice chief

The US Justice Department chief accused China of interfering with the American justice system Monday as he announced indictments of 13 Chinese nationals who allegedly worked for Beijing's spy agencies.

Kyrgyzstan detains border deal critics over 'coup' plans

Authorities in Kyrgyzstan have detained more than 20 politicians and civil servants accused of organising riots over a border demarcation deal with the neighbouring Central Asian country Uzbekistan, a rights group said Monday.

Nigeria calls for calm after US, UK warn of 'terror' threat

Western embassies in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Monday advised their citizens in the country to limit their movements due to what they called a higher threat of a "terror" attack, despite appeals for calm from the authorities.

Credit Suisse to pay 238 mn euros to settle French fraud probe

Credit Suisse has agreed to pay 238 million euros ($234 million) to avoid prosecution on French money laundering and tax fraud charges, according to a settlement approved Monday by a Paris court.

French girl, 12, laid to rest after 'evil' murder

A 12-year-old girl whose murder shocked France and also sparked a bitter political controversy was to be laid to rest on Monday, with an Algerian woman already targeted by an expulsion order charged with the killing.

UN suspends Australia anti-torture mission after inspectors barred

The United Nations has abruptly suspended its anti-torture mission to Australia after inspectors were barred from several jails, with a key oversight body condemning on Monday the "embarrassing debacle".

It's a man's world: no more women leaders in China's Communist Party

The Communist Party Congress has laid bare the striking gender imbalance in the upper echelons of Chinese politics, with not a single woman making the 24-person Politburo for the first time in at least a quarter of a century.

Costa Rica says German businessman Schaller, family in plane crash

Costa Rican authorities on Sunday confirmed that German millionaire Rainer Schaller and his family were on board a small plane that crashed in the Caribbean, as recovery efforts were hindered by bad weather.

Brazil town aspires to be champion of Bolsonaro vote

On Holy Christ Avenue, in front of Bible Square, Brazilian businessman Gilberto Klais buoyantly hops out of an SUV decorated with a giant decal of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.

Two dead as Roslyn weakens to tropical storm after Mexico landfall

Hurricane Roslyn weakened rapidly Sunday after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, nonetheless leaving two people dead, as well as damage from high winds, landslides and flooding.

Mount Kilimanjaro fire under control: Tanzania authorities

Tanzanian authorities said Sunday a fire on Mount Kilimanjaro was under control after flames burned Africa's tallest mountain for more than 24 hours.

Roslyn weakens to tropical storm after Mexico landfall

Hurricane Roslyn weakened rapidly Sunday after making landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast, nonetheless leaving damage from high winds, landslides and flooding.

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