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Interpol's "Identify Me" Campaign Solves 20-Year Mystery: Russian Woman in Pink Finally Named
Sep 25, 2025 11:41 pm CST
After two decades, Interpol's "Identify Me" cold case campaign has successfully identified "The Woman in Pink" as Liudmila Zavada, a Russian national found murdered in Spain in 2005. Turkish authorities matched her fingerprints through their national biometric database, bringing closure to one of Europe's long-standing mystery cases. This marks the third successful identification through Interpol's collaborative initiative aimed at naming female victims across Europe.
Why Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Chances Are Slim According to Experts
Sep 25, 2025 10:11 pm CST
Nobel Peace Prize experts explain why Donald Trump is unlikely to win the prestigious award despite his lobbying efforts, with the committee instead likely to recognize humanitarian organizations working in challenging environments when they announce this year's winner on October 10.
Zelensky Declares Willingness to Step Down After Russia-Ukraine War Ends
Sep 25, 2025 08:40 pm CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his readiness to leave office once peace with Russia is achieved. In a recent Axios interview, he emphasized that his primary goal is ending the war rather than seeking re-election. Despite elections being suspended since Russia's 2022 invasion, Zelensky maintains that democratic elections will resume once security conditions allow during a potential ceasefire.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Prison Over Libyan Campaign Funding Scandal
Sep 25, 2025 08:30 pm CST
Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for accepting illegal campaign funds from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi in 2007. The Paris court found the former French president guilty of criminal association while acquitting him of other charges including passive corruption. The case reveals a complex web of political influence involving high-profile associates and alleged financial arrangements between France and Libya's former regime.
Netanyahu Addresses UN Amid Gaza Offensive and Trump's Peace Plan Efforts
Sep 25, 2025 08:10 pm CST
Israeli forces deepen their advance into Gaza City as Prime Minister Netanyahu travels to the UN General Assembly, where he will address international concerns while President Trump pursues a 21-point peace plan. Amid diplomatic isolation and ICC warrants, Netanyahu maintains US support while opposing Palestinian statehood despite growing international recognition.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison Over Libya Campaign Funding Scandal
Sep 25, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to alleged campaign funding from Libya's Moamer Kadhafi. If incarcerated, he would become the first president in modern French history to serve jail time. The court also imposed a €100,000 fine and banned him from holding public office, marking Sarkozy's third legal conviction since leaving office.
Sean "Diddy" Combs Returns to Court Seeking to Overturn Prostitution Conviction While Facing 20-Year Sentence
Sep 25, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Sean "Diddy" Combs is appearing in Manhattan federal court to challenge his prostitution conviction, arguing that filming sexual encounters constitutes protected speech. The hip-hop mogul faces up to 20 years in prison if his conviction stands, with his legal team seeking a 14-month sentence that would account for time already served.
Tragic Death of 10-Year-Old Girl Attacked by Family's Exempted XL Bully Dog in UK
Sep 25, 2025 06:49 pm CST
A tragic incident in North Yorkshire resulted in the death of 10-year-old Savannah Bentham after an attack by her family's legally exempted XL Bully dog. Despite no previous signs of aggression and compliance with all safety regulations, the six-year-old dog fatally injured the child while they were briefly alone together, raising questions about the effectiveness of dangerous dog exemption protocols.
Lance Twiggs: The Troubled Past of Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect's Transgender Partner
Sep 25, 2025 06:23 pm CST
Lance Twiggs, the 22-year-old transgender partner of Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson, was expelled from his family home due to religious conflicts over Mormon practices. Despite a turbulent home life, former housemates describe him as a compassionate, hardworking student uninvolved in Robinson's plot. Twiggs is now cooperating fully with the FBI investigation into the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University.
Muhammad Yunus Addresses India-Bangladesh Tensions: Cites Sheikh Hasina's Refuge and SAARC Revival Challenges
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has openly discussed strained relations with India during his New York visit, attributing tensions to India's disapproval of student protests that ousted Sheikh Hasina and India's decision to shelter the former premier. Yunus also advocated for SAARC revival while suggesting India's politics have hindered regional cooperation, and announced plans for Bangladesh's first genuine democratic elections in 15 years, scheduled for February 2025.