A man named Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of murdering rapper Tupac Shakur, who was killed in 1996. The conviction came after Davis confessed in a memoir and during the trial, bringing closure to a case that has lasted over 30 years.
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Tupac Shakur was murdered in September 1996.
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former gang leader, was convicted for his role in the murder.
Davis admitted in a 2019 memoir that he planned retaliation against Tupac after an earlier fight.
Orlando Anderson, Davis’s nephew and suspected gunman, died in 2004.
Fans have waited 30 years for answers about Tupac’s death.
Some fans connected with Tupac’s music for its messages about social issues and giving voice to the unheard.
The case was solved largely because Davis spoke openly about the events.
The conviction helps end years of speculation and conspiracy theories around Tupac’s murder.
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A missile strike by the US hit a wedding in southern Iran, killing at least five people and injuring 68. Iran has called this attack a “war crime” and warned of a strong response after the US targeted Iranian military sites and Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on US bases in the Middle East.
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The missile blast occurred at a wedding in Kuhestak, Hormozgan province, Iran.
At least five people died, including a 4-year-old child and a 16-year-old teenager.
68 people were injured in the explosion, with many hospitalised.
Iran’s foreign ministry called the US strike a “war crime” and promised firm retaliation.
The US targeted Iranian military sites like air defenses, radars, and maritime assets.
Iran responded by launching drones and missiles at US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE.
Shrapnel found at the scene matched US-made Slam-Er missiles, known for precision guidance.
The US said it does not target civilians and is aware of reports of civilian casualties.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, after a long trip without stopping at port. Approximately 5,000 crew members will spend time in the city, which local officials and businesses believe will help the local economy recover by boosting tourism and spending.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln stayed at sea for 286 days and went 250 days without a port stop before arriving in Thailand.
The ship anchored near Pattaya, about 100 km south of Bangkok.
Around 5,000 sailors from the ship are allowed to visit the city during a "liberty port call."
The Navy described the visit as a chance for sailors to rest and as a sign of strong U.S.-Thailand relations.
Pattaya is known for beach resorts and nightlife, historically popular with U.S. military personnel since the Vietnam War era.
Local businesses expect the sailors’ visit to boost hotels, restaurants, transport, shops, and other tourism areas.
A local travel company increased staffing in preparation and reported positive past experiences with U.S. service members visiting.
Pattaya’s mayor expects American visitors to spend significantly, helping the city’s economy after a slow summer for tourism.
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Tropical Storm Edouard has weakened to a tropical depression but is causing heavy rain and flood risks in eastern and central Texas. Officials are preparing for flooding and travel problems as the storm moves inland from the Gulf Coast.
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Edouard has lessened to a tropical depression but still brings strong rain and flash flooding threats.
The storm is moving north through eastern and central Texas, with the heaviest rain from the upper Texas coast inland.
Tropical storm force wind gusts up to 73 mph remain possible near the storm’s center for a short time.
Flood Watches cover many counties in northeast and southeast Texas, warning of potential flooding from 1 to 15 inches of rain.
Local officials in Montgomery County and other areas are preparing rescue equipment and closing schools and offices.
Intense rainfall may produce 3 to 4 inches of rain per hour in some spots, increasing flood dangers.
The storm’s remnants will continue moving inland through midweek, keeping flood risks high due to repeated rain.
Authorities remind people not to drive through flooded roads and to follow weather updates closely.
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More than 900 people have died in Israeli attacks in Gaza this year, despite a ceasefire agreement made in October. The health ministry run by Hamas reports ongoing violence and deaths but Israel’s military disputes the figures, saying it targets threats carefully.
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Over 1,300 people have died in Gaza since the ceasefire started on 10 October, including 301 children.
The ceasefire followed a 20-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump.
Israeli strikes have continued monthly, with the deadliest month being July, which saw 152 deaths.
Hamas’s health ministry reports that all the deaths result from Israeli military actions but does not separate civilians from fighters.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has killed hundreds of military targets and lost five soldiers since the ceasefire.
Independent groups and the UN find the health ministry’s casualty figures reliable.
The IDF claims it operates carefully to avoid civilian harm and disputes that all deaths are caused by its actions.
The ongoing violence has complicated efforts to fully enforce the ceasefire deal.
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The crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for shore leave after spending nearly nine months continuously at sea, a record for the ship. The sailors experienced limited fresh food and supplies on board, and some reported difficult living conditions, though the ship's captain confirmed enough food was available.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew of 5,000 spent almost nine months without shore leave, the longest continuous sea deployment for this ship.
The sailors arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, where local officials and traditional dancers greeted them.
Crews were told not to discuss ship conditions with journalists.
Living conditions on board were reported as difficult, with limited fresh fruit, vegetables, soap, and toothpaste.
The ship’s captain said complaints from first-time sailors were expected and compared it to sending kids off to college.
There were reports of attempted suicides on the ship, but the captain did not comment due to an ongoing investigation.
The deployment overlapped with a war involving the US and Israel against Iran.
The USS Higgins crew also arrived in Pattaya, with some sailors acknowledging military service is not like a cruise.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a vague answer when asked if Russia might attack UK military sites in response to British arms support for Ukraine. Putin also warned Western countries they could face strong Russian reactions if they try to weaken Russia and expressed willingness to negotiate peace with certain US representatives.
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Putin responded "That's a secret. A military secret," when asked about potential strikes on UK military targets.
This unclear response may be meant to create uncertainty and pressure the UK over its support for Ukraine.
Germany accused Russia of carrying out a drone attack on Leipzig airport last month; Russia denied it.
Putin compared Western countries to sharks and said Russia is ready to "punch" back if threatened.
Putin expressed confidence that Russia will win despite heavy losses and economic problems.
The Kremlin calls the war in Ukraine a "special military operation," but Putin now also calls it a "war."
Putin said he is open to peace talks and prefers to work with US envoys linked to President Trump.
A recent CIA visit to Moscow was not acknowledged as a meeting with Putin by Kremlin officials.
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Richard Ravalomanana, Madagascar’s former Senate president, was sentenced to 10 years of hard labor for his role in violent actions against youth protests last year. The protests led to the removal of the previous government, and at least 22 people died during the unrest.
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Richard Ravalomanana was found guilty of being involved in murder related to the crackdown on protests.
The protests occurred in September and October 2025, led mainly by young people called Gen Z.
The protests started because of power and water shortages but grew into a wider movement against the government of President Andry Rajoelina.
Over 20 people died and more than 100 were injured during the protests, according to UN figures.
Ravalomanana was a retired general and an ally of the former president Rajoelina.
He was removed as Senate president in October 2025 and arrested in December after not responding to a summons.
He denies the charges and plans to appeal the court's decision.
Ravalomanana is also being investigated separately for corruption.
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Iran fired drones at U.S. allies Kuwait and Bahrain after the United States carried out air strikes on Iranian military targets. One U.S. strike reportedly hit a wedding party in Iran, causing deaths and injuries, while Iranian forces responded with attacks on U.S. bases and Gulf countries.
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The U.S. attacked Iranian military sites, including air defense and radar systems.
An Iranian official said a U.S. strike hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, killing at least five people and injuring dozens.
Iran fired drones at U.S. allies Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation; Bahrain intercepted several attacks.
A fire occurred in Kuwait after a drone hit a residential area, but no casualties were reported there.
Iran launched missile attacks on American bases in Jordan; all missiles were intercepted.
Two Filipino sailors died in an attack on a Saudi shipping vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for world oil, and tensions have slowed ship traffic after recent attacks.
Iran has increased military actions following attacks by the U.S. and Israel in the region.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting London to meet new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum. The tapestry, a 1,000-year-old artwork showing the Norman conquest of England, is on loan from France for a 10-month exhibition.
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President Macron arrives in London to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham and visit the Bayeux Tapestry.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will join for a private viewing of the tapestry.
The Bayeux Tapestry is 230 feet (70 meters) long and about 1,000 years old.
It was moved secretly from Bayeux, France, to London for the exhibit starting September 10, 2026.
The tapestry depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest of England.
France loaned it to the British Museum, insured at around 960 billion euros ($1.1 billion).
The British Museum is loaning Viking and Anglo-Saxon treasures to museums in Normandy in return.
Prime Minister Burnham plans talks with Macron, focusing on issues such as stopping migrants crossing the English Channel and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Archbishop Fulton Sheen, a popular TV priest who died in 1979, will be officially declared "Blessed" in a ceremony called beatification on September 24 in St. Louis. This event follows the Catholic Church recognizing a miracle connected to him, involving the revival of a baby born without a pulse in 2010.
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Archbishop Fulton Sheen was a well-known Catholic priest with popular radio and TV broadcasts in the 20th century.
He died in 1979 but remained influential in the Catholic community.
A miracle needed for beatification was confirmed by the Church: a boy born in 2010 without a pulse was saved, attributed to prayers to Sheen.
The boy, James Fulton Engstrom, is now a healthy teenager who will participate in the beatification ceremony.
The beatification will take place on September 24 in St. Louis and is one step before sainthood in the Catholic Church.
The ceremony is expected to attract tens of thousands of people, more than the capacity of Sheen’s hometown of Peoria, Illinois.
There is a museum dedicated to Archbishop Sheen in Peoria displaying his awards, books, and artifacts.
The event is significant for Catholics worldwide, as beatification honors a person who has lived a holy life and can intercede in prayers.
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At least 22 people died and 28 were injured in a bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. The bus was traveling from Cairo to Amman when it overturned between the towns of Dahab and Nuweiba.
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The crash killed people from Egypt and Jordan.
The accident happened on a road linking tourist resorts Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai.
The Egyptian Health Ministry sent 20 ambulances to help the injured and transport the dead.
According to Jordanian sources, 10 of the dead were Jordanian.
The bus overturned after a tire blew out, according to Egyptian media reports.
Egypt has many deadly traffic accidents each year due to speeding, bad roads, and weak traffic law enforcement.
Earlier this year, another major crash in Egypt killed 21 people and injured 16 others.
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In Kenya, the price of fuel has increased by 50%, leading more people to consider using electric cars. Local companies in Kenya are now assembling electric vehicles (EVs) within the country to meet this growing demand.
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Fuel prices in Kenya have risen by 50%.
More Kenyans are choosing electric cars as an alternative to fuel-powered vehicles.
Local companies are assembling electric vehicles in Kenya.
This shift helps reduce dependence on expensive fuel imports.
The electric vehicle market in Kenya is growing due to rising fuel costs.
Electric vehicles are seen as a practical option for Kenyan drivers facing high fuel prices.
The movement supports Kenya’s economy by promoting local production.
Kenya is part of a larger trend where countries look to electric vehicles to cut costs and pollution.
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Illegal mining in Johannesburg, South Africa, is causing serious damage to neighborhoods. Around 34,000 illegal miners, called Zama Zamas, dig for gold and chromium, which makes the ground unstable and causes buildings to collapse and frequent power outages.
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Illegal mining in Johannesburg is damaging homes and infrastructure.
About 34,000 illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, work in South Africa.
These miners dig underground in search of gold and chromium.
The digging weakens the ground beneath neighborhoods.
Unstable ground leads to building collapses and power outages.
The problem affects the safety and daily life of local residents.
The issue is part of a larger challenge related to South Africa’s mining economy.
The video report is by Emily Boyle and was published on February 9, 2026.
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Iran says a US strike near the Strait of Hormuz hit a town in southern Iran, killing at least four people and injuring many others. The strike reportedly targeted a wedding party, according to Iranian officials.
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The US carried out a strike in a town in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian authorities reported at least four people died and dozens were wounded.
The strike allegedly hit a wedding party.
The incident is part of ongoing tensions and conflict between the US and Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil shipments.
This event follows other recent exchanges of fire between the US and Iran.
President Donald Trump vowed to respond strongly after previous clashes with Iran.
The conflict between the US and Iran has been ongoing for six months.
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King Charles, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will preview the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum before it opens to the public on September 10. The tapestry, a 70-meter cloth showing the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, is on loan from France to the UK until July 2027, symbolizing close ties between the two countries.
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The Bayeux Tapestry is 70 meters (230 feet) long and tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
It was made in England around the 1070s but has been kept in France for centuries.
President Macron announced the loan of the tapestry to the UK during his state visit in July 2025.
King Charles, President Macron, and Prime Minister Burnham will view important scenes, including King Harold’s coronation and his battle death.
The tapestry will be displayed flat at the British Museum, which is better for preserving the old fabric.
Some parts of the tapestry are missing, including the end, which was lost or destroyed over time.
School children from both the UK and France will attend the preview event.
The tapestry loan is seen as a symbol of strong cooperation and shared heritage between the UK and France.
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Nigeria’s anticorruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has fired over 40 staff members due to alleged corruption and financial misconduct in the last three years. The EFCC has also recovered a large amount of money and achieved a high rate of convictions for corruption cases.
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The EFCC dismissed more than 40 employees for corruption and financial wrongdoings over about three years.
Five of the dismissed staff are currently facing legal prosecution.
The EFCC investigates crimes like fraud, money laundering, and corruption in Nigeria.
The agency has recovered 1.23 trillion naira (about $923 million) from corrupt activities.
Between October 2023 and July 2026, the EFCC received nearly 50,000 complaints and investigated almost 40,000 cases.
During that period, it filed about 14,500 cases in court and won around 10,900 convictions.
In the first half of 2026 alone, there were 1,370 convictions from 1,889 court filings.
The EFCC chairman emphasized the importance of agency staff being free from corruption to fight corruption in the country.
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Dr. Temeka Zore, a fertility specialist, explains common truths and myths about infertility, which affects one in six couples. She clarifies that egg quality tends to decrease with age, freezing eggs is not a guarantee of future pregnancy, exercise does not cause infertility, and supplements are not proven to improve egg quality.
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Infertility affects about one in six couples.
As women get older, the number and quality of their eggs generally decline.
Young women with low egg count may still have good egg quality, so low ovarian reserve does not always mean fertility problems.
Freezing eggs can increase options for later pregnancy but does not guarantee a baby.
Exercising does not cause infertility and is good for mental and physical health.
No supplements have been proven to increase fertility or improve egg quality significantly.
Prenatal vitamins help with baby development but do not necessarily improve fertility.
Supplements are not regulated like medicines, so their safety and effectiveness are not always known.
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The article discusses infertility as a medical condition affecting one in six couples. Dr. Temeka Zore explains why infertility and related conditions like endometriosis and PMOS should be seen as health issues, not personal faults. She also talks about egg freezing and the importance of paying attention to the menstrual cycle as a key health indicator.
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Infertility affects about one in six couples.
Infertility should be treated as a medical disease, not a personal problem.
Endometriosis and PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) are common conditions linked to fertility issues.
Egg freezing is an option for women who want to delay having children.
The menstrual cycle can provide important health information, similar to blood pressure or heart rate.
Dr. Zore advises women to understand their bodies and reproductive health when planning for children.
The discussion aims to reduce stigma and improve understanding of fertility challenges.
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An attorney from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) says that boat strikes carried out by the Trump administration near Venezuela are against the law. These strikes have caused deaths, including those of two men from Trinidad, showing the human cost of these operations.
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The boat strikes happened off the coast of Venezuela.
The Trump administration conducted these strikes.
An ACLU attorney claims these actions are illegal.
The strikes are also described as immoral and not effective.
Two men from Trinidad, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, died as a result.
The case highlights the dangers and consequences of the campaign.
The issue raises questions about the legality and ethics of these operations.
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