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BEAUTY QUEEN CHIDIMMA ADETSHINA FACES PROTESTERS IN SOUTH AFRICA CHANTING FOR HER TO LEAVE

Members of the anti-immigration movement Operation Dudula gathered outside the Cape Town Regional Court on Wednesday, demanding that former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner Chidimma Adetshina be deported to Nigeria. The demonstration took place as the court postponed proceedings in her immigration matter until February 27, 2027, extending a legal battle that has become one of South Africa’s most high-profile citizenship and immigration disputes.

TIK TOK BANS "WHITE LIVES MATTER" HASHTAG FOLLOWING GUIDELINES VIOLATIONS

TikTok has reportedly blocked or restricted searches for the hashtag #WhiteLivesMatter following a rise in posts containing hateful content, inflammatory rhetoric and footage linked to recent unrest. Users attempting to search the hashtag have reported being redirected to TikTok's community guidelines and safety resources instead of seeing a feed of related content, suggesting the platform has taken action to limit its visibility.
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SHOPPERS QUEUE FROM 3AM AS PRIMARK OPENS HUGE NEW YORK FLAGSHIP STORE

Primark caused chaos in New York after hundreds of shoppers lined up before sunrise for the opening of its new Manhattan flagship. The retailer, already a staple of UK high streets, continues its major expansion into the US market.
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LUXURY WATCH BRAND AUDEMARS PIGUET TEAMS UP WITH SWATCH

Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet is partnering with Swatch on a highly anticipated new timepiece collaboration called “Royal Pop”, set to launch on May 16, 2026, blending elements from Audemars Piguet’s iconic Royal Oak with Swatch’s playful design ethos, sparking excitement and debate among collectors, enthusiasts and casual fans across the watch world.
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INSTAGRAM TURNS OFF END-TO-END ENCRYPTION MEANING META CAN READ DMS

Instagram has removed the option for end-to-end encrypted direct messages, a move that means Meta can now access the content of private chats previously secured between sender and recipient only, prompting widespread debate about user privacy, data access and digital security as the social media platform shifts to standard encryption across all private messages.
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AMERICAN BOXER CRITICISES PAULIE MALIGNAGGI NHS STAFF "CLAIMS STAFF COULDN'T WORK ON FARM ANIMALS IN THE U.S"

American bare-knuckle boxer Paulie Malignaggi has strongly criticised NHS medical staff after claiming he suffered complications following treatment he received after a fight in Leeds last year. Malignaggi, who defeated Tyler Goodjohn at BKB 47 in October 2025, said he was left waiting for hours at a hospital after suffering serious facial cuts and fractured ribs during the bout.
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HANTAVIRUS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially severe rodent borne virus that can cause serious respiratory or kidney related illness in humans. While transmission is uncommon, infection can occur through exposure to contaminated environments containing rodent droppings, urine or saliva. Awareness of symptoms, transmission routes and early treatment is essential to reduce risk and improve survival outcomes.
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THREE DEAD AFTER SUSPECTED HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON CRUISE SHIP

A suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on board a cruise ship has left three people dead and several others seriously ill. Passengers remain stranded at sea as authorities restrict disembarkation to prevent further spread.
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US FAR-RIGHT INFLUENCER VALENTINA GOMEZ - KNOWN FOR ANTI-ISLAM VIEWS - GRANTED UK VISA

American far-right influencer Valentina Gomez has sparked controversy once again after sharing that she has been granted UK travel permission despite her past anti-Islam content, including videos of her burning a Quran with a flamethrower.
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UGANDA'S MILITARY CHIEF DEMANDS £790 MILLION FROM TURKEY AND THEIR MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has stirred controversy after issuing a series of extraordinary demands directed at Turkey, escalating concerns over diplomatic relations between the two nations. In public statements shared on X (formerly Twitter), Kainerugaba called on Turkey to pay Uganda $1 billion as compensation for its long-standing role in maintaining regional security.
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