“THEY WERE GROOMED”: BRITISH MOTHER SPEAKS OUT AS DAUGHTER FACES JAIL OVER JAMAICA DRUG CASE

Videos exploding across social media show a Russian man identified online as Yaytseslav approaching women in public and then taking them to private spaces, filming their sexual encounters, and sharing the footage online.

Two British women have been found guilty of drug offences in Jamaica following what their families say began as a one week holiday and ended in a serious miscarriage of justice.

Nigeria has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a young singer who was fatally bitten by a snake in Abuja, the country’s capital, on Saturday. The victim, 26-year-old Ifunanya Nwangene, had been steadily building a name for herself in Nigeria’s music scene after her appearance on The Voice Nigeria in 2021. Admired for her wide vocal range, she seamlessly blended jazz, classical, opera and soul, earning praise from audiences and fellow musicians alike.

India has launched urgent containment measures after confirming five cases of the incurable bat-borne Nipah virus, known for its high fatality rate and lack of treatment or vaccine. The outbreak in West Bengal includes infections among frontline healthcare workers, prompting authorities to monitor nearly 100 contacts and intensify surveillance to prevent further spread in one of India’s most densely populated states.

A search operation is underway in eastern India after a wild elephant killed at least 22 people in a series of attacks across the state of Jharkhand, according to local authorities.

The Trump administration has announced the creation of a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, naming former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair among its founding members.

US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will turn over between 30 and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States, a move he claims places Washington in effective control of the country’s energy resources. The oil transfer, valued at more than $2 billion (£1.48 billion), would represent one of the largest seizures of Venezuelan crude under US sanctions.

Authorities have released the first image of Adeniyi Kayode, 47, the driver accused of causing a crash in Nigeria that left heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua injured and tragically killed two of his close friends. Kayode faces a potential life sentence over the fatal collision, which involved a stationary truck carrying soya beans.

United States forces launched a large scale overnight strike across Venezuela, with President Donald Trump announcing that Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores had been captured and flown out of the country. The dramatic military operation, which triggered explosions across Caracas, has intensified global concern and prompted urgent questions about regional stability and Washington’s intentions.