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The Israel Defense Forces removed soldier Shira Braun from its international communications unit and imposed a suspended jail sentence after she appeared in a livestream with controversial influencer Braden “Clavicular” Peters. The IDF said the action was based on her conduct, not misuse of official systems. Peters, known for his ties to polarizing internet figures and controversial content, drew criticism during his Israel visit, prompting debate over military standards, influencer culture, and institutional accountability. Israel's military has removed a soldier from its international communications unit after she was seen in a livestream with controversial influencer Braden Peters, also known online as Clavicular. The disciplinary measure has reignited debate over the responsibilities of military personnel who engage with the public, the role of online personalities and the responses of institutions when their official representatives are linked to divisive internet personaliti..

Candace Owens is facing fresh backlash after comments about Erika Kirk sparked widespread criticism online. A viral social media post accused Owens of repeatedly raising speculative scenarios involving Kirk, calling the rhetoric dangerous. Owens, meanwhile, argued that any future incident involving Kirk could be used to justify restrictions on free speech and independent media, framing it as part of a broader conspiracy. Her remarks have fueled intense debate over political rhetoric, online influence, and the spread of unverified claims. Candace Owens is back in the hot seat after backlash from comments she made about Erika Kirk that caused outrage across social media. A viral post claimed the conservative commentator repeatedly hinted at something happening to Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, while also claiming those remarks could incite dangerous speculation. The criticism has sparked yet another fierce row over political rhetoric, public influence and where the boundary should be ..

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) recorded a major jump in investment income during its second year of operation, as it expanded its role as the city’s “patient capital” engine driving local economic development.
The wholly state-owned investment firm generated about HK$6.46 billion (US$824 million) in investment income in 2025, a stunning 175 per cent year-on-year increase, according to its latest financial report released on Thursday.
The fund achieved a net internal rate of return…

After vanishing from a market near her home 35 years ago, a woman in southern China has finally been reunited with her birth family.
However, injuries found on her face and the failure of nearby broadcast appeals to reach her parents fuelled online speculation about how she disappeared.
Zhong Fenglin, 37, once lived near a market in Nanning, Guangxi, where her parents sold ginger and garlic.
In 1991, her father took the two-year-old to his vegetable stall. Unable to watch her while working, he…