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Partner held in Zanzibar after American influencer Ashly Robinson dies under mysterious circumstances

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Police in Zanzibar are holding an American citizen whose partner died under mysterious circumstances following a dispute at the hotel where they were staying. Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police on Monday, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, better known online as Ashlee Jenae, was found dead in her room. Investigators said … Read more

Husband of missing American woman in the Bahamas leaves country, lawyer says

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The husband of an American woman who was reportedly swept out to sea in the Bahamas has left the country, his lawyer told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Brian Hooker left “because his mom is very ill,” but he plans on returning to … Read more

American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to 6 months in South Korean prison over offensive stunts

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An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of World War II sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday. The Seoul Western District Court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed internet “troll” known online as … Read more

Husband of missing American woman in Bahamas says he wants to continue search for her

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Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas earlier this month, says he wants to return to the water to search for her. Brian Hooker says his wife fell off their boat in rough waters while they were sailing. He was questioned in her disappearance, but not charged. Source link

American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge

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SEOUL, South Korea — An American livestreamer who enraged South Korea by kissing a statue honoring women forced into wartime sexual slavery was jailed for six months Wednesday on public nuisance and other charges. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Johnny Somali, 25, whose real name … Read more

Pope Leo statements on Iran war and mass deportations inspire American cardinals to speak out

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When President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran this past week, it came after a chorus of world leaders called for an end to the war. One of those voices belonged to Leo XIV, the first-ever U.S.-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The 70-year-old pope was born Robert Prevost and grew … Read more