Barnett denies allegations he kept the woman as a “sex slave” over a six year period.
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Fictional K-pop bands beat BTS and Blackpink in US charts
Songs from the film KPop Demon Hunter have surpassed the success of real-life K-pop bands BTS and Blackpink.
Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey
Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden.
Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.
Elephant kills British and New Zealand tourists in Zambia
The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.
‘I don’t know who to trust anymore’: Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria
Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state.
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
“The devil might be angry and can do what he wants,” President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas
Others are missing following “catastrophic flooding” in several areas, authorities say.
Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.
Israel’s strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative – but dozens more people were killed
The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law.