KPop stars delivered the most popular global songs of 2025, with Rosé and Bruno Mars' song APT topping the music industry charts. The song, which features some Korean lyrics, is the first non-English track to achieve this top spot. The song Golden by the animated group Huntr/x came in second, marking a significant achievement for KPop on international charts.
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Rosé from Blackpink, with Bruno Mars, created the top global hit of 2025 called APT.
APT has over two billion streams and includes both English and Korean lyrics.
This is the first time a non-English song topped the IFPI's annual global music chart.
Huntr/x, an animated KPop group from a Netflix movie, had the second biggest hit with the song Golden.
The IFPI has been publishing this global chart since 2007.
The top music chart is mainly filled with songs from previous years, as eight of the top 10 were not released in 2025.
No British artists made the top 10, but Lola Young's song Messy came in 11th place.
Taylor Swift was named the biggest artist globally in 2025, and her song The Fate of Ophelia ranked 19th in the top singles list.
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An amateur rapper named Ashley Warren was found guilty of having an XL Bully dog that attacked and killed his mother-in-law in Essex, England. The attack happened just two days after the breed was banned. Warren will be sentenced at a later date.
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Ashley Warren was found guilty regarding an XL Bully dog attack on his mother-in-law.
The incident took place in Jaywick, Essex, on February 3, 2024.
The dog attack led to the death of Warren's mother-in-law, Esther Martin, who was 68 years old.
The XL Bully breed was banned just two days before the incident.
Warren was filming a music video in London at the time of the attack.
He is also guilty of having a knife at a railway station on the same day of the attack.
Warren was not found guilty concerning a second dog named Beauty, which also injured Martin.
The court where Warren will be sentenced is Chelmsford Crown Court.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. King Charles expressed concern and stated that the legal process must proceed. Andrew has denied any previous wrongdoing and has not commented on new allegations related to Epstein files.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
King Charles expressed concern about Andrew's arrest and emphasized the importance of legal proceedings.
Prince William and Catherine reportedly support King Charles's statement.
Andrew is 66 years old and has previously denied any involvement with Epstein.
Andrew has not responded to recent allegations following the release of Epstein-related files.
A discussion about the arrest and its implications can be found on a BBC Newscast.
The BBC Newscast offers daily analysis of political news.
Andrew's arrest occurred amid ongoing interest in Epstein-related investigations.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was once known as Prince Andrew, was released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest was part of an investigation related to his connections with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. He has not been charged but remains under investigation.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
He was released 11 hours after his arrest without being charged.
The investigation relates to his links with Jeffrey Epstein.
Thames Valley Police conducted searches at his home and another property.
He remains under investigation, which means he is still being looked into.
The arrest took place at Mountbatten-Windsor’s home in Norfolk, England.
Police searches at his residence have been completed.
Mountbatten-Windsor was seen leaving a police station in a car.
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President Donald Trump chaired the first meeting of the "Board of Peace" to talk about rebuilding efforts in Gaza. This initiative aims at addressing reconstruction needs following conflicts in the region.
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The meeting was led by President Donald Trump.
The focus of the meeting was on Gaza's reconstruction.
It was the first gathering of the "Board of Peace."
The Board aims to address rebuilding needs in regions affected by conflict.
This initiative is part of wider discussions on peace efforts in the Middle East.
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, has started to pay off a $2 billion debt owed to the United Nations. This payment was made after the U.N. warned of financial troubles if countries didn't pay their dues. President Trump aims to improve U.S. finances by reducing spending on organizations he considers inefficient.
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The U.S. made a payment to the U.N. for past dues on its regular budget.
This payment came after the U.N. warned of possible financial collapse due to unpaid dues.
The U.S. owed over $2 billion for the U.N.'s regular operating budget and peacekeeping operations.
A portion of the debt includes $767 million for the current year.
President Trump has criticized the U.N., especially in terms of financial efficiency.
A new initiative, the Board of Peace, has been created to help with Gaza development, with funding from the U.S. and other countries.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on charges related to misconduct in public office. The arrest is linked to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, and recent documents suggest he might have shared secret information with Epstein. King Charles III expressed his support for the legal process.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested for alleged misconduct in public office.
He is a prominent figure associated with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Emails suggest Mountbatten-Windsor might have shared secret trade documents with Epstein.
King Charles III supports the legal proceedings against Mountbatten-Windsor.
The U.S. Department of Justice released files showing Mountbatten-Windsor with an unidentified woman.
Mountbatten-Windsor stepped back from his royal duties in 2019 due to his Epstein ties.
In 2022, he settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers.
The DOJ previously requested an interview with him as part of their investigation into Epstein.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, was arrested in the U.K. on suspicion of misconduct in public office due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. He is accused of sharing confidential trade information while he was the U.K.'s special envoy for international trade. This arrest follows the release of extensive files linked to Epstein.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police.
The arrest is related to his alleged sharing of confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein.
He lost his titles and honors in October, which were removed by his brother, King Charles III.
The arrest happened at Sandringham, where he currently resides.
Allegations arose after millions of pages of Epstein-related files were released by the U.S. Justice Department.
Misconduct in public office could lead to life imprisonment, though shorter sentences are more typical.
Police investigations include whether appropriate charges can be filed, with other U.K. police forces also involved.
Prosecuting misconduct in public office demands evidence that is often difficult to establish.
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A United Nations Human Rights Office report criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza and the West Bank, suggesting these actions could lead to ethnic cleansing. The report mentions significant civilian deaths, widespread destruction, and harmful living conditions in Gaza. It also notes increased violence and unlawful actions in the occupied West Bank.
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The UN report says Israel's actions in Gaza might lead to ethnic cleansing due to intensified attacks and blocking humanitarian aid.
It covers the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
The report describes "unlawful force" by Israeli forces in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
At least 463 Palestinians, including 157 children, reportedly died due to famine caused by these actions.
The UN report states that these measures change the demographics of the West Bank and Gaza.
New airstrikes and artillery attacks by Israel in Gaza continue, affecting many civilians.
The violence has also spread to the West Bank, with settler attacks on Palestinian villages reported.
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A dancer from Britain's Got Talent, Kerri-Anne Donaldson, died by suicide after her arrest on suspicion of child sex offenses. The coroner ruled her death a suicide following an inquest. She was arrested on June 4, 2023, and found dead three days later in her home.
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Kerri-Anne Donaldson was a semi-finalist on Britain's Got Talent in 2014.
She was arrested on June 4, 2023, concerning a child sex offense allegation.
Donaldson denied the accusation during police questioning.
Three days after her arrest, she died by suicide at her home.
The police did not perceive her as an immediate self-harm danger at the time of arrest.
A coroner concluded her death was a suicide.
A post-mortem found she had non-fatal levels of medication from an earlier overdose.
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An avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains killed eight out of a group of 15 backcountry skiers. The tragedy occurred as the group was returning from a ski trip during severe weather conditions. Authorities are working to recover the victims and investigate the incident amid continuous snowstorms.
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A group of 15 skiers encountered an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California.
Eight skiers died, one is missing, and the rest survived.
The avalanche is the deadliest in the U.S. in nearly 50 years.
The ski group had connections to the Lake Tahoe alpine community and Sugar Bowl Academy.
Four of the survivors worked for Blackbird Mountain Guides.
Heavy snowfall in the area increases the risk of more avalanches.
Rescue operations are ongoing, hampered by bad weather conditions.
Officials have not yet released the names of those involved.
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Drug dealers were jailed for their roles in an arson attack that killed an elderly couple in St Helens, England. Kevin Weetman received a life sentence, while Kylie Maynard and Lee Owens were also sentenced to prison. The attack was originally intended for Sheila Jackson's son, George Jackson, who refused to help the drug dealer group.
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Kevin Weetman ordered the arson attack that killed Sheila Jackson, 83, and Eric Greener, 77.
The fire occurred on July 15, 2025, at the couple's home in St Helens.
Weetman was sentenced to life, with a minimum of 25 years in prison for manslaughter.
Kylie Maynard received a 23-year sentence, and Lee Owens received 13.5 years in prison, both for manslaughter.
The intended target of the attack was George Jackson, who sometimes lived in the house.
George Jackson had refused to sell drugs for Weetman in exchange for cocaine.
Paul 'Smigger' Smith was involved in the attack but died before being charged.
Maynard provided information about the house and was already connected to Weetman in drug activities.
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A snow drought in Northern California's Sierra Nevada created conditions for a dangerous avalanche, leading to the deaths of at least eight backcountry skiers. Heavy snowfall on top of a hardened snow layer caused the avalanche near Lake Tahoe. Rescuers are searching for one missing skier from the group.
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An avalanche in the Sierra Nevada was deadly for at least eight backcountry skiers.
A "snow drought" meant there was little snowfall for weeks in the region.
Heavy snowfall occurred on top of an older, hardened snow layer, making the snow unstable.
The avalanche happened near Lake Tahoe during a winter storm.
Six skiers survived, and one person is still missing.
The group was on a three-day ski trek when the avalanche struck.
Craig Clements, a meteorology professor, explained the snow didn't have time to bond properly.
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The Chernobyl site in Ukraine, known for the nuclear disaster, is now part of the area affected by the current conflict in Ukraine. Few places in the country have escaped the impact of this ongoing war.
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The Chernobyl site is located in an area impacted by the Ukraine war.
Chernobyl was the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster in 1986.
The area surrounding Chernobyl is known as the radioactive exclusion zone.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has affected many regions, including Chernobyl.
Al Jazeera journalist Nils Adler reported on the situation at Chernobyl.
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Voters in Bangladesh recently participated in a parliamentary election and a referendum on proposed constitutional changes. The referendum, known as the July National Charter, was approved by 60.26% of voters, but has caused disagreement between political parties. Some newly elected members of parliament are refusing to take an oath regarding the implementation of these reforms.
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Bangladesh held a national referendum alongside parliamentary elections.
The referendum was on the July National Charter, which proposes over 80 constitutional reforms.
The Charter was approved by 60.26% of voters.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was initially unsure about the Charter but eventually supported a “yes” vote.
Newly elected BNP members did not take an oath to implement the Charter, causing criticism from other parties.
The Constitutional Reform Council is needed to start changes within 180 days.
The reforms include term limits for the Prime Minister and creating a new parliamentary chamber.
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted and went into exile after being found guilty of crimes against humanity.
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The UK's first dating show using British Sign Language (BSL) features deaf contestants and aims to teach viewers about deaf culture. Oliver Scott, a contestant, hopes the show will help others understand more about communication preferences within the deaf community. The show is produced by LumoTV, a platform focused on deaf-led content.
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"Hold My Hand" is the UK's first BSL dating show.
The show features deaf contestants or those with deaf family members.
Oliver Scott is a 27-year-old contestant from Norwich.
The show aims to highlight deaf culture and identity not often seen on screen.
LumoTV, a deaf-led streaming platform, produces the show.
The show is hosted by deaf identical twins Hermon and Heroda Berhane.
Oliver grew up in a deaf family and uses BSL as his first language.
The show hopes to challenge misconceptions about the deaf community.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody in the UK. He was arrested over claims that he shared secret information with Jeffrey Epstein. Police suspect him of misconduct in public office.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested in the UK.
He is suspected of misconduct in public office.
The allegations involve sharing secret information.
The information was allegedly shared with Jeffrey Epstein.
UK police are investigating these claims.
Jeffrey Epstein was a known sex offender in the United States.
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A climber named Callum Laird survived a 1,500-foot fall from Goat Fell mountain on the Isle of Arran due to icy conditions. Despite his injuries, he managed to run about four miles to find help and was later treated at a hospital. Callum's experience serves as a reminder of the risks of climbing in icy conditions.
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Callum Laird fell 1,500 feet from Goat Fell mountain on Arran due to ice.
He was training for the Trans Gran Canaria ultramarathon when the fall occurred.
Laird managed to break his fall by grabbing onto rocks and landed on soft ground.
Despite losing his phone, he checked for broken bones and ran four miles to find help.
A woman and her daughter found him on the trail and helped him with blankets and tea.
He was treated for superficial burns, a chipped ankle, and an injured shin at the hospital.
After treatment, he was airlifted to another hospital and discharged the same day.
Laird cautioned other climbers on the importance of equipment and not hiking alone.
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A woman at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas tied her dog, a 2-year-old goldendoodle named JetBlue, to a baggage sizer and tried to board a flight without him. She was arrested for animal abandonment and resisting arrest. JetBlue is now in foster care, awaiting adoption, with many people interested in providing him a new home.
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A woman abandoned her dog at Las Vegas airport on February 2 after airport staff denied her a boarding pass.
The dog was left tied to a baggage sizer at the JetBlue counter.
The woman was arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police for animal abandonment and resisting arrest.
The dog, now named JetBlue, was taken into custody by Animal Protective Services.
JetBlue has been placed in a foster home after being neutered and vaccinated.
The dog has received over 40 adoption applications from people interested in adopting him.
The U.S. Department of Transportation states that only trained service dogs are recognized as service animals for air travel.
The incident highlights the need for proper planning when traveling with pets to prevent abandonment.
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A man named Varun Datta has been ordered to pay £1.2 million for illegally dumping over 4,000 tonnes of waste across England. The Environment Agency discovered 16 illegal dumping sites that Datta used under the guise of his company. He received a suspended prison sentence along with other penalties.
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Varun Datta illegally dumped about 4,275 tonnes of waste across England.
The Environment Agency found 16 illegal dumping sites, including areas in Surrey, Cambridgeshire, and Kent.
Datta must pay a total of £1.2 million, which includes £1.1 million from his illegal gains, £100,000 in compensation, and £200,000 in prosecution costs.
Datta was registered as a waste broker with his company, Atkins Recycling Ltd, since 2015.
The waste was supposed to go to a legal site but ended up in unlicensed sites instead.
Some dumping sites caused bad smells and attracted flies, affecting air quality locally.
Additional penalties were given to others involved, and some arrests are still pending.
The UK government plans to enhance efforts against waste crime with more funding and stricter laws.
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