Reports of Fatal Attack Libyan media have confirmed that Saif al-Islam Gaddafi was killed near the western city of Zintan by four individuals. Further details about the circumstances of the attack or the identities of those involved have not yet been released. Confirmation from Adviser and Lawyer Abdullah Othman, Gaddafi’s political adviser, acknowledged his death…

President Donald Trump told reporters that Washington has begun talking with Cuban leaders, even as his administration steps up economic pressure on the communist‑run island by cutting off crucial oil supplies and threatening tariffs on nations that help keep Cuba’s economy afloat. (AP News) Oil Cutoffs as Negotiating Strategy Trump said recent actions to halt…

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A high-profile trial over alleged social media addiction starts Tuesday in California. Senior executives from major technology firms are expected to testify. The case could redefine legal accountability for digital platforms. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as KGM. She claims platform algorithms caused addiction and damaged her mental health. She says these designs encouraged compulsive use…

Influencers linked to the online “manosphere” are persuading healthy young men that normal fluctuations in energy, mood or libido are signs of low testosterone, according to new research that warns of a growing “medicalisation of masculinity”. The study, published in Social Science and Medicine, analysed 46 high-impact posts on TikTok and Instagram, reaching a combined audience of more…

The 38th China Golden Rooster Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in film, honoring top performers and productions from across the country. The ceremony highlighted talent in acting, storytelling, and filmmaking. “Good Things” (《好东西》) took home the Best Story Film…

Gamers worldwide must wait longer for Grand Theft Auto VI after Rockstar Games announced another release delay. The studio confirmed the new launch date for 19 November 2026. This marks the second postponement after the company originally planned…

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