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AdvertisementEuropean UnionWorldEuropeSweden targets social media giants over ‘murder adverts’ recruiting childrenThe government wants to stop criminal gangs use of social media to recruit people – including youngsters – to kill and commit other crimes
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenAgence France-PressePublished: 11:42pm, 29 Apr 2026Sweden’s government said on Wednesday it planned to introduce legislation requiring social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to take down criminal gangs’ ‘murder adverts’ within an hour or face hefty fines.
Criminal gangs active in Sweden increasingly use social media to recruit people to commit murders and other violent acts amid a surge in “crime as a service”.
The recruits are often children under the age of 15, Sweden’s age of criminal responsibility, meaning the youngsters cannot be prosecuted and fall under the responsibility of social services, making them valuable assets to the gangs.
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Fred Beyer (Image Via Getty) Fred Beyer created chaos at the NFL Draft after walking onto the stage and trying to announce a fake pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 24-year-old YouTuber later shared the full prank in a behind-the-scenes vlog, showing how he used fake credentials to enter a restricted area inside Acrisure Stadium.The stunt quickly turned serious. Security stopped him on stage, police officers escorted him out, and the NFL handed him an indefinite ban from all league events. The letter made it clear that if he tries to attend any NFL game or event again, law enforcement will be called. Even with the serious warning, the strange night ended with two police officers asking him for a photo.Fred Beyer storms NFL Draft stage and announces fake Pittsburgh Steelers pick before security removes himIn his YouTube vlog, Beyer explained how he planned everything before reaching the draft. He printed fake media credentials and used them to get access to an exclusive backstage are..

Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel

Tensions over the Falkland Islands have intensified after Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel said residents of the disputed territory should “go back to England”.Her remarks came in the wake of a leaked Pentagon memo suggesting the United States could reconsider its stance on Britain’s claim to the islands.Pentagon memo sparks diplomatic row The internal memo, reported by multiple outlets, indicated that a potential shift in US policy on territories such as the Falklands could be considered as leverage against NATO allies unwilling to support recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran.The development has raised concerns in London about Washington’s long-standing diplomatic position.While the US has historically backed the UK’s administration of the islands, it has often avoided taking a formal position on sovereignty, instead encouraging dialogue between Britain and Argentina.Argentina reiterates claim, targets islandersResponding to ..

AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongSocietyHong Kong star vows to be ‘companion, not mentor’ to protesters arrested in 2019Cantopop singer Hins Cheung makes pledge at event organised as part of youth rehabilitation programme at Hong Kong Museum of History
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenMatthew ChengPublished: 12:24am, 29 Apr 2026Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung has pledged to be a companion rather than a mentor to youngsters arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests during an event organised as part of a youth rehabilitation programme.
The sharing session, themed “New Opportunity, New Journey”, was held at the Hong Kong Museum of History on Tuesday night.
More than 300 participants attended the event, including youngsters arrested during the protests, as well as university students and members of three neighbourhood committees.
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AdvertisementUkraine warWorldRussia & Central AsiaUkraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month: defence ministerThe figure, for March, is the highest monthly number of intercepted drones since Moscow began its attack on its neighbour in February 2022
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 11:25pm, 28 Apr 2026Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine’s defence minister claimed.
Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.
Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defence system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.
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Startup founder Nikin Tharan

An Indian-origin entrepreneur based in US has spoken about the struggles behind his immigration journey, including two green card rejections despite holding an O-1 visa and building multiple successful startups.Nikin Tharan, now a Bay Area-based founder, traced his path from building tabla-playing robots as a teenager in Bengaluru to studying and launching companies in the US, while also facing repeated visa hurdles that he says nearly ruined his career.Tharan moved to the US at 16 after securing a scholarship to Northeastern University. He later worked in advanced radiation detection systems before entering the startup world. Along with five friends, he co-founded Medsix, a medtech startup that went on to win two MIT awards. He has since co-founded multiple ventures, including GreenCard Inc. and Openventure, a platform designed to help high-skilled immigrants manage admissions, housing, jobs and visa processes.Recalling his early years, Tharan said, “I g..