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  Court Releases Images of Toxic Mushrooms and Deadly Beef Wellington in Erin Patterson Murder Trial Newly released court images reveal key evidence from the murder trial of Erin Patterson, the woman found guilty of poisoning three family members with a mushroom-laced beef Wellington in the Australian town of Morwell on 29 July 2023. The case has drawn widespread attention across Australia and beyond. Patterson, 50, was convicted of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. The victims included her former in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66. Heather’s husband, local pastor Ian Wilkinson, survived the incident after extensive hospital treatment. Investigators say Patterson deliberately sourced toxic mushrooms—identified as the highly dangerous Amanita phalloides , commonly known as death caps—from nearby towns. Forensic evidence suggests she tried to cover up her actions by discarding key items and misleading authorit...

 Trump Signs Major Policy Bill into Law Amid Celebration at White House President Donald Trump has officially signed his flagship policy bill into law, just one day after it narrowly cleared Congress. The signing ceremony took place Friday afternoon at the White House, setting into motion major aspects of Trump’s legislative agenda—including expanded defense funding, sweeping tax reforms, and intensified immigration enforcement. The signing event, which coincided with upcoming Independence Day festivities, featured a festive atmosphere. Attendees included military pilots who had recently participated in an airstrike targeting three nuclear sites in Iran. Speaking to supporters from the White House South Lawn, Trump praised the bill as a catalyst for economic growth. Despite his optimism, public opinion remains divided, with polls indicating that many Americans remain wary—particularly about certain provisions. Even within his own Republican party, several lawmakers voiced concern ...

  Two Tourists Killed in Elephant Encounter During Safari in Zambia A tragic safari incident in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park has led to the deaths of two women — one from the United Kingdom and the other from New Zealand — after they were attacked by a female elephant believed to be protecting her calf, according to statements from local police. The victims, identified as Easton Taylor, 68 , and Alison Taylor, 67 , were on a guided walking tour when the elephant suddenly charged at the group. Attempts by guides to frighten the animal away by firing warning shots were unsuccessful. According to Commissioner Robertson Mweemba , both women died immediately at the scene due to the severity of the attack. The UK Foreign Office has confirmed its involvement, stating that it is supporting the family of the British victim and maintaining contact with Zambian authorities. The incident happened as the group was relocating after a four-day stay at Big Lagoon Camp , locate...

 Hamas in Talks with Palestinian Factions on Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Hamas has announced that it is holding discussions with other Palestinian groups before issuing a formal response to the latest Gaza ceasefire and hostage release proposal backed by the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump stated Friday morning that he expected to hear from Hamas within 24 hours regarding the proposal. Earlier in the week, Trump revealed that Israel had agreed to the terms required for a 60-day pause in fighting, during which both parties would aim to negotiate an end to the 20-month conflict. Despite the diplomatic developments, Israeli forces continue to carry out operations across the Gaza Strip. On Friday morning, journalists in the region reported loud explosions and gunfire as Israeli helicopters and artillery hit areas in southern Khan Younis. According to staff at Nasser Hospital, at least 15 Palestinians died overnight in airstrikes targeting tents housing displaced civilians in Kh...

  Russia Becomes First Nation to Officially Recognize Taliban Government In a controversial and unprecedented move, Russia has formally acknowledged the Taliban as the legitimate governing body of Afghanistan , nearly four years after the militant group took control of Kabul . This diplomatic recognition has stirred significant backlash, particularly from Afghan opposition voices and international human rights groups. Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi expressed optimism about the development, suggesting that Russia’s decision might encourage other countries to follow suit. Many governments have been hesitant to grant recognition due to the Taliban’s strict implementation of Sharia law and the extensive limitations imposed on women and girls . Critics of the move have voiced strong opposition. Fawzia Koofi , a former Afghan lawmaker, warned that recognizing the Taliban would not lead to peace, but rather validate ongoing human rights abuses. She cautioned that such di...

  Fictional K-pop Bands from Netflix Film Take Over Global Music Charts A newly released animated K-pop musical has taken the world by storm, with its fictional groups climbing global music charts and challenging real-life K-pop sensations. "KPop Demon Hunters", now the top-streamed title on Netflix worldwide, has garnered over 33 million views in just two weeks. The song "Your Idol", performed by the movie’s fictional boy group Saja Boys, has reached No. 2 on Spotify in the United States. Reports state this is the highest ranking ever for a male K-pop group on US Spotify—surpassing BTS, the long-reigning kings of K-pop. Another track, "Golden", performed by the fictional girl group Huntr/x, hit No. 3 on Spotify, tying Blackpink’s record as the highest-charting female K-pop group on the platform. Additionally, the film’s soundtrack debuted in the top 10 on the Billboard 200, marking the biggest launch for a soundtrack in 2025 so far. The song Golden is no...