SYDNEY — A British rapper and YouTube personality on trial for allegedly raping a fan in a Perth hotel has been acquitted of three sexual assault charges. But the jury found the rapper Yung Filly guilty of two assault offenses related to his September 2024 encounter with a 20-year-old woman after a show. The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, had been accused of sexually assaulting the woman, then 20 years old, in his hotel room after he performed in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of Perth. The 30-year-old had pleaded not guilty to 10 charges and faced…
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From home whitening to microbiome-focused oral care, Russian wellness brands are positioning daily self-care as a blend of visible results, prevention and trusted quality Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9:11 AM Wellness moves into everyday life The modern consumer does not separate beauty, health and confidence as clearly as before. A skincare routine, a dental care product, a supplement, a spa treatment or a whitening strip may look like different categories on a retail shelf. Yet for many people, they now belong to the same daily logic: taking care of oneself before there is a problem, investing in appearance as…
JERUSALEM — Hamas and other Palestinian factions have agreed to a document setting out a plan for their disarmament in Gaza, in what United States President Donald Trump has called “a monumental step” toward peace and security. A senior Hamas official has told the BBC the group has agreed to the Board of Peace’s plan to completely disarm in Gaza and that an official statement would be released soon. Thursday’s agreement stipulates that the precise disarmament roadmap must be prepared within 14 days, with possible extensions subject to the approval of an international verification body, and the agreement of all…
The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) has concluded the Mawhiba Summer 2026 programs, which were held in 19 cities across five countries. The programs featured the participation of more than 12,000 gifted male and female students from across Saudi Arabia. A total of 53 academic and research institutions and specialized educational entities in Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom hosted and implemented the programs through partnerships that provided students with advanced learning environments and diverse scientific experiences. Mawhiba Summer featured a range of scientific and enrichment programs in Saudi…
My Syria‘, Syria’s first integrated digital super app bringing together tourism, hospitality, lifestyle and payment services within a single ecosystem, officially launched recently under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Mazen Al-Salhani, Minister of Tourism. Developed by 121 Living with the strategic support and supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, the platform launches at a time of strong momentum for Syria’s tourism sector, with visitor arrivals more than doubling during the first half of 2026 alongside growing adoption of digital services and payment solutions. Founded by UAE-based Syrian entrepreneurs Rami Kaiem, Feras Kaiem, Waseem Qudmani and Kinan Madi,…
KYIV —Poland and NATO scrambled military aircraft when a missile apparently fired by Russia landed deep inside Polish territory, as Moscow launched deadly long-range attacks across Ukraine that killed at least eight people. The missile landed and exploded about 90 kilometers into Polish territory early Thursday, leaving a massive crater in the middle of a field, local authorities said. “All the indications are that it was a Russian Kh-101 ballistic missile, but we want to be 100% certain about the type of missile and who launched it,” Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk told an emergency meeting. “There was no direct…
RIYADH — More than 6,500 BMW vehicles have been recalled by the Ministry of Commerce due to a defect in the driver’s seat wiring harness that may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of smoke emission or a vehicle fire. The recall affects 6,574 BMW 5 Series and 7 Series vehicles from the 2023–2025 model years. The Ministry urged owners to verify whether their vehicles are included in the recall by checking their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) through Recalls.sa. Customers were also urged to contact Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Company to have the necessary repairs carried out free of…
DUBAI — A fire that broke out on two vessels at Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta on Wednesday was caused by a drone, according to the Egyptian government. “The situation was handled immediately in accordance with emergency and rapid response plans,” Egypt’s oil ministry said. This is the first time Egyptian infrastructure has been struck in the widening war. No party has claimed responsibility for the incident, officials said, which took place during cargo operations at a liquefied natural gas terminal. No injuries or deaths were reported. On Thursday morning, Egypt confirmed that a drone had caused the fire on…
New earbuds pair adaptive noise reduction with situational awareness for office, gym and outdoor use Open-ear earbuds have long carried … Source: Tahawul Tech
As summer temperatures soar, the historic water resources of Northern Borders Region recall a time when water shaped every aspect of life in the desert. During the sizzling season, locally known as Al-Maqyadh or Al-Maqtan, residents and travelers would travel to these water sources, where permanent well sites became temporary settlements. Families gathered there, while grazing and seasonal movement continued, reflecting the central role water played in the region’s history. Northern Borders is home to a large number of historic hand-dug wells, many of which were excavated hundreds, and in some cases thousands, of years ago through painstaking human effort.…