A jury in South Carolina found convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder, accepting his defense that he acted to protect his son. Chow fatally shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in May 2023 after mistakenly accusing him of stealing water and pursuing him. The defense contended that Chow fired the lethal shot because the teenager was armed with a loaded handgun and aimed it at his son during the chase, instilling fear for their lives.This self-defense argument was pivotal to the acquittal. The defense asserted that Chow was compelled to make a rapid decision to safeguard his family after his son shouted that the fleeing teen possessed a gun. While prosecutors conceded that the 14-year-old had a semiautomatic pistol, they argued that the teen never directed it at anyone and that the weapon fell to the ground during the pursuit. Prosecutors maintained that the teenager was merely fleeing and did not present an immediate threat when he was shot in the back. The...

  Liverpool is currently engaged in advanced discussions with Andoni Iraola as they seek to appoint a new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot. Iraola departed from Bournemouth at the conclusion of the season and is the leading candidate for the position at Anfield. Liverpool is eager to finalize an appointment as soon as possible and desires a manager who aligns with their preferred style of play, which emphasizes proactive and aggressive football. Although no inquiries have been made regarding Iraola's potential coaching staff, the 43-year-old Spaniard is interested in bringing along his assistant from Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick, who is a lifelong supporter of Liverpool. According to BBC Sport, Elphick has not yet been contacted by the Reds but would welcome the opportunity. The recruitment process is being overseen by Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, who has previously collaborated with Iraola at Bournemouth. The Reds terminated Slot's contract o...

Civil society organizations are organizing a protest in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in response to the recent kidnapping of students and educators in the region.  This demonstration follows a protest by teachers in Ogbomoso, where the abduction took place, who demanded immediate action regarding the situation of the victims. The demonstrators are parading through various areas of the city, holding placards with messages such as, "Every Life Matters, Stop the Kidnappers," "47 Abducted, Scared and Alone," and "Stand Up! Speak Out!" The kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area has raised significant concern among educational stakeholders and residents throughout the state. Last Monday, teachers halted classroom activities in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and conducted a peaceful protest to the TESCOM office in the town regarding the abduction of students and teachers, which led to the death of one educator.  A week following the teachers' protest,...

Arthur Lee Cofield Jr., a 34-year-old inmate who notoriously embezzled $11 million from a billionaire film producer while incarcerated in a maximum-security prison in Georgia, has escaped from federal custody.  Authorities have reported that Cofield walked away from a minimum-security satellite camp located next to the Federal Correctional Institution in Jesup, Georgia. Discovered missing from the FCI Jesup satellite camp. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has labeled him a "walkaway". He is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are spearheading the manhunt. Prior to his transfer to federal custody, Cofield executed what investigators consider one of the most brazen and significant frauds ever carried out from an American prison. He assumed the identity of Hollywood producer Sidney Kimmel by utilizing smuggled contraband cell phones to impersonate the billionaire and gain access to his Charles Schw...

Italian authorities have officially prohibited Kanye West and Travis Scott from performing their consecutive shows in Reggio Emilia scheduled for July 2026 due to concerns regarding public order and safety.  This decision, made on May 29, 2026, prevents their headline performances at the newly rebranded Pulse of Gaia Festival. Prefect Salvatore Angieri mandated the cancellation after assessing joint security evaluations. The specific reasons for the government's intervention include: Severe Protest Risks: There are evident threats of local counter-demonstrations and social unrest triggered by the bookings. Massive Massing Concerns: It was anticipated that over 100,000 spectators would converge on the 103,000-capacity venue within a single 24-hour period. Back-to-Back Logistics: The close scheduling of the two large crowds posed unmanageable strain on local transit and containment. Previous European Blocks: Several European nations have already revoked West's performance clearan...

  Liverpool dismissed manager Arne Slot on Saturday, indicating that the club was in search of a "change of direction" following a poor defense of their Premier League title. The Reds concluded the season in fifth place, trailing champions Arsenal by 25 points, despite investing a Premier League record of nearly £450 million ($605 million) on new signings in a single transfer window last year. Outgoing Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is the leading candidate after guiding the Cherries into Europe for the first time in the club's history. Just over a year ago, Slot was celebrated as a hero for taking on the challenging task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp and leading Liverpool to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in his inaugural season. However, fans turned against the Dutchman this season following a string of uninspired performances. There were also indications of discord within the dressing room, particularly from Mohamed Salah, who called for a return to ...

Cambodia's Ministry of Interior, along with its General Department of Immigration, has released official statements clarifying that a viral notice circulating on the internet—which falsely claimed that all African nationals must exit the country by May 31, 2026—is completely fabricated and untrue. The Viral Notice is Fabricated: Viral posts on social media alleged that Cambodia was terminating immigration waivers specifically for citizens from African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, with threats of severe fines and imprisonment. Authorities have confirmed that this document was forged to misrepresent facts and mislead public perception. Cambodian officials have stressed that the nation has never implemented any policy aimed at targeting or mandating the departure of African nationals. The kingdom remains open to all foreign nationals who adhere to its immigration regulations. The false rumors gained momentum against the backdrop of actual, widely reported law e...