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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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Al-Fayed survivors say UK police missing 'bigger picture'

Two decades after being allegedly abused by Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, Isabella heard "chillingly" similar testimonies from other women, painting a picture of a sprawling, murky network of exploitation.

In Chicago, pope's hometown, Catholics express shock and support

Priests and parishioners in Pope Leo XIV's hometown of Chicago expressed shock, support and hope Wednesday after doctors discovered that a nodule removed from his lung was cancerous.

Chiclayo prays for recovery and return of the 'Peruvian pope'

In northern Peru, the self-anointed "city of Pope Leo XIV" is feverishly preparing for a visit by its former bishop, despite the pontiff's lung cancer diagnosis raising doubts over his travel plans.

Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after lung cancer operation

Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking and eating after doctors removed a cancerous tumour from his lung, while post-surgery tests show his progress is "normal", his doctors said Wednesday.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosque in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque and graffitied its outside walls on Wednesday in the occupied West Bank village of Mikhmas, Palestinian sources and the Israeli military said.

UK prosecutor tells jury Russell Brand a 'sexual predator'

A British prosecutor told a London jury that comedian Russell Brand was a "sexual predator" who was "ruthless, calculated and manipulative" when targeting women for sex, speaking Wednesday at the start of the actor's rape and sexual assault trial.

Macron says French student protesters 'exploited' by political forces: spokeswoman

French President Emmanuel Macron believes students waging three weeks of protests that have closed many schools have "legitimate" grievances but are also being "exploited" by political forces, a government spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Japan summons Russian ambassador to protest journalist's arrest

Tokyo summoned the Russian ambassador on Wednesday to lodge a protest over Moscow's arrest of a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage, with the foreign ministry urging "fair and impartial treatment".

Ukraine ex-military officer stands trial over Nord Stream sabotage

A Ukrainian former military officer on Wednesday became the first person to stand trial over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings when proceedings got underway in a German court.

Pope recovering after lung cancer operation that rattles Church

Pope Leo XIV began post-surgery recovery Wednesday after a tumour removed from his lung was found to be cancerous, plunging the Catholic Church into a period of uncertainty.

Top Indian 'cockroach' leaders sent to jail after protest

Two leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were remanded in custody for five days on Wednesday, as police racheted up efforts to clamp down on anti-election commission protests.

Japan urges 'impartial treatment' of journalist arrested in Russia

Tokyo said Wednesday it had urged Moscow to ensure "fair and impartial treatment" of a Japanese journalist who was arrested by Russia on suspicion of espionage.

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation

Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor surgically removed from his right lung on Tuesday in a 90-minute operation described as "successful" by the Vatican.

Japan urges Russia for 'impartial treatment' of arrested journalist

Tokyo said Wednesday it had urged Moscow to ensure "fair and impartial treatment" for a Japanese journalist who was arrested by Russia on suspicion of espionage.

Indonesians on fire-ravaged island sue state for clean air

Every few years, residents of Indonesia's West Kalimantan province contend with devastating wildfires that emit a noxious haze causing illnesses, shuttering schools and stifling economic activity.

Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation

Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said.

Why AI makes computer worms harder to stop

Anthropic's warning that AI-powered "worms" could soon spread across smart gadgets is the latest in a series of studies showing how artificial intelligence could supercharge self-spreading malware.

Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday.

Pope Leo's lung operation 'successfully completed': Vatican

Pope Leo XIV's underwent an operation at a Rome hospital Tuesday to remove a nodule from his lung that was "successfully completed", the Vatican said.

Anthropic warns of AI 'worms' spreading across smart gadgets

Small artificial intelligence models may be only months away from being able to behave like a computer worm, copying themselves from one internet-connected gadget to the next without human help, AI giant Anthropic said.

Pope Leo admitted to hospital for lung operation

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, but cardinals said he appeared "very relaxed" about the operation.

Activist Thunberg joins France student rally after violence at protests

French high school pupils staged fresh nationwide rallies Tuesday urging better learning conditions, supported by university students and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, with authorities and participants wary of further violence.

Late superstar Anita Mui's ashes missing in Hong Kong

The ashes of late pop superstar Anita Mui, once dubbed the "Madonna of Asia", have gone missing from a monastery in Hong Kong, police said Tuesday.

Hungary to reverse Orban-era anti-LGBTQ legislation

Hungarian lawmakers will vote Tuesday on removing anti-LGBTQ provisions of a 2021 "child protection" law adopted under nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban.

Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation

Pope Leo XIV was due to be admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, an operation experts say is generally low-risk.

Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion

Noam Cohen was driving to a bar on a Saturday two years ago with his wife and friends in his hometown of Arad, in southern Israel, when a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish boys began shouting at passing cars.

Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school

A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and a teacher before being disarmed by a member of staff, local authorities said.

One dead as Hurricane Simon creeps along Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Simon killed one person, damaged property and triggered flooding as it inched along Mexico's Pacific coast, authorities said Monday.

Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France: prosecutor

Two paintings by impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France and later discovered hidden behind a wall, have sustained slight damage, prosecutors said on Monday.

France's high school students plan fresh protests

France's high school students on Monday begin a new stage of their campaign for improved conditions, hoping to maintain the momentum with a fresh wave of demonstrations.

New York's notorious Rikers jail awaits elusive closure

New York's notorious Rikers Island jail, long criticized for unsanitary and violent conditions, will miss a deadline for the vast complex to close down, prompting disappointment from activists.

Chervon Names Charlie Harte Director of Field Sales & Recruiting - Canada

NAPERVILLE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / October 12, 2026 / Charlie Harte joins Chervon as Director of Field Sales and Recruiting - Canada, effective Monday, October 12, 2026, reporting to Neil Harrison, VP/MD Sales and Marketing - Canada.

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