Japan Cancels Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Over Crowds
Japan has cancelled its famous Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival this year as skyrocketing tourist crowds and unruly behavior overwhelm the town. Authorities in Fujiyoshida said tourist numbers have risen sharply in recent years. As a result, residents have repeatedly complained about traffic congestion, litter, and violations of private property. Popular Destination Faces Pressure Each…
Melinda French Gates: Epstein files revive ‘painful’ marriage memories
Melinda French Gates has spoken about the emotional toll of renewed scrutiny on her former marriage after records linked to Jeffrey Epstein mentioned her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. In a recent podcast interview, the philanthropist said the disclosures reopened memories from what she described as harrowing moments during her marriage. She said the situation…
French Police Raid X in Paris, Elon Musk Summoned
French authorities raided the Paris offices of social media company X on Tuesday, escalating a major investigation involving the platform’s operations. At the same time, prosecutors summoned the company’s owner, Elon Musk, as part of a criminal investigation. The move significantly escalates a probe that French authorities opened more than a year ago. According to…
Over 40% of Android Phones Are at Risk, Google Warns
Google has reported that more than 40% of Android devices are running older software, putting millions of users at risk from new security threats. That gap has left a large share of devices exposed to newer forms of malware and spyware. The issue comes from the slow adoption of newer Android versions and the end…
Independent MP detained again over sexual offence claims
Police have arrested an independent member of Parliament for a second time over multiple alleged sexual offenses. Dan Norris, 66, a former Labour MP and ex–West of England mayor, is under investigation over a series of allegations. These include the suspected rape of two women, the sexual assault of another woman, as well as claims…
Starmer Calls on Prince Andrew to Testify Over Epstein
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Prince Andrew should testify before the US Congress over his links to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Following the release of newly disclosed documents, Starmer emphasized the importance of full cooperation. Speaking during an official visit to Japan, he said people with relevant information must be willing to…
Google Shuts Down IPIDEA: Millions of Devices Hijacked for Cybercrime
Google has acted to shut down IPIDEA, a large residential proxy network exploited by cybercriminals worldwide. In this operation, the Google Threat Intelligence Group worked alongside industry partners to limit the network’s operations and malware distribution. As part of the effort, Google disabled domains connected to IPIDEA’s proxy services, device management systems, and traffic routing…
Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon Arrested at Minnesota Church Protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested after reporting from an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon, who now works as an independent journalist, was taken into federal custody Thursday night in Los Angeles. At the time, he was reporting on nearby events linked to the Grammy Awards….
Trump and Sons Sue IRS and Treasury for $10B
President Donald Trump and his sons are suing the US government. They say someone leaked their tax records and that federal agencies failed to secure them. Trump and his sons filed the case in federal court in Miami. It seeks $10 billion (£7.25bn) in damages. The defendants are the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the…
China Eases Travel Rules: UK Citizens Can Stay 30 Days Visa-Free
China has agreed to allow British citizens to travel to the country for up to 30 days without a visa, the UK government has confirmed. The decision was announced after Sir Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This marked the first visit to China by a British prime minister in eight years. During…
