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A 45-year-old woman has been executed in Singapore, after being found guilty of trafficking 30.72 grams of heroin, local media reported. “The death sentence imposed on Saridewi Binte Djamani was carried out on July 28, 2023,” the Central Narcotics Bureau said in a statement. Saridewi Binte Djamani, who was convicted …

A crown-shaped ring, designed and worn by California rap legend Tupac Shakur shortly before his assassination in 1996, fetched more than $1 million at a hip-hop auction. The gold jewel, adorned with rubies and diamonds, is now the most expensive object related to hip-hop ever acquired at auction, according to …

During a speech given on Tuesday in Washington devoted to the mental health of Americans, US president, Joe Biden, mistakenly said that 100 people had died of Covid-19 in the country during the pandemic. “We still feel the deep loss from the pandemic. As I mentioned, over 100 people have …

Tafari Campbell, former chef of the White House and employee of Barack and Michelle Obama since 2016, died on Monday, in a paddle accident right next to a residence of the couple, said the police of Massachusetts. According to the press release, the 45-year-old man was paddleboarding – a water …

The United States surpassed 400 mass shootings in 2023, setting the stage for a record year, according to a report by Gun Violence Archive. A figure reached on Saturday, underlines CNN, bringing the number of mass shootings to 406, a record since 2013. If the current progression continues and given …

A federal court in Manhattan has sentenced a former gynecologist accused of sexual assault by dozens of patients to 20 years in prison. Robert Hadden, who has not practiced since 2012, was described as “a predator in a white coat” by Manhattan federal prosecutor Damian Williams during his trial in …

Authorities in the US have announced sanctions against three top Malian officials said to be co-ordinating the spread of Russian private military firm Wagner in the West African country. They are Mali’s defence minister, air force chief and the deputy chief of staff, says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. …

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law on Monday July 24 banning sex change operations, local media reported. The text prohibits “any medical intervention” for gender reassignments, including surgical operations and hormonal therapies. Changing the gender designation in identity documents will also be prohibited. The bill had passed …

At least five inmates have died and five have been injured in a new clash between gangs in a prison in Ecuador, the penitentiary administration of this country, which is facing drug trafficking, said on Sunday. “We regret to announce that, so far, five people deprived of their liberty have …

Brazil recorded more than eight rapes per hour on average in 2022, a record, including 61.4% committed against children under 14, according to a report published Thursday by an NGO. The Brazilian Public Security Forum counted 74,930 rapes last year, an increase of 8.2% compared to 2021. In more than …