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When I was 18, I bought a heavily reduced MiniDisc player. This wasn’t even what you could charitably call “fashionably late”, given the format was already on its last legs, but I loved it, and because nobody else was interested, blank discs were dirt cheap. I have a vague recollection of grabbing packs at Poundland, allowing me to create a glorious self-curated library of cheap music, five years before the birth of Spotify.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.I’m reminded of this because this week I’ve published a…

DNA on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to the suspect in custody, the director of the FBI said on Monday.Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested over the death of the right-wing influencer at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A bolt-action rifle was recovered near the shooting, and a screwdriver was found on the roof from where the fatal shot was fired.”I can report today that the DNA hits from the towel that was wrapped around the firearm and the DNA on the screwdriver are positively processed for the…

Artists will go on creating, even under the most extreme and inhumane of conditions. This truism is part of the message and the power of the Gaza Biennale, which is currently working to exhibit the art of dozens of Palestinians around the world – including in New York City, where the abolitionist arts non-profit Recess hosts an exhibition of work from more than 25 of these artists.“They are artists, they need to create art,” said the Biennale organizers, who are currently located in Gaza and requested to be identified as the Forbidden Museum. “We need to help artists stand up…

Published On 15 Sep 202515 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2SharePresident Donald Trump says the US military carried out a strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel that had been on its way to the United States.He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters.“This morning, on my Orders, US Military Forces conducted a SECOND Kinetic Strike against positively identified, extraordinarily violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.“These extremely violent drug trafficking cartels POSE A THREAT to US…

162 Nigeria and Angola have renewed their diplomatic ties with the signing of key agreements to fight drug trafficking and promote cultural exchange. The agreements were reached during the 5th Session of the Nigeria-Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission, which took place in Luanda, Angola, from September 9 to 12, 2025. This was the first time in 24 years that the joint commission was held. According to a statement by Magnus Eze, the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, the agreements cover cooperation in combating the production, trafficking, and abuse of narcotic…

Drs Chris and Xand sit down with Professor Stella Volpe, the Head of the department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise at Virginia Tech in the US.

new video loaded: Rubio Is Skeptical of Gaza Deal During Jerusalem VisittranscriptBacktranscriptRubio Is Skeptical of Gaza Deal During Jerusalem VisitU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast doubt on the possibility of a diplomatic solution to the Gaza war after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.I don’t know of anyone who would not rather see a negotiated settlement in which Hamas agrees to no longer be a terrorist group, lay down their arms, free the hostages, by the way — not just the hostages that they’re holding from Israel, but frankly, the people of Gaza that they’re also…

Name: ROB REINER 2. Draw a still life of flowers in a vase that you’d like to receive on your birthday: THE ONLY THING I KNOW HOW TO DEAW: 1. Describe your favorite fragrance: I HAVE FOUR. SEA AIR NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE, FRESH CUT GRASS, AND MY WIFE, MICHELE 3. Choose an architect to design your dream house: a) Frank Lloyd Wright b) I. M. Pei c) Walter Gropius 4. Circle your preferred fruits: Banana Apple Pomegranate Pear Cherry d) Frank Gehry Pineapple …

Police have physically removed The Gambia’s auditor general, Momodou Ceesay, from his office after he refused to give up the post, in a government reshuffle carried out by President Adama Barrow. Ceesay, who has spent almost three years as auditor general in the West African state, says he had turned down Barrow’s recent offer to become trade minister.Yet the president insists that Ceesay originally agreed, but later changed his mind.The row has angered many Gambians, with some accusing the president of trying to replace Ceesay with someone who will shield him from corruption allegations.The president has promoted the Director of…

. . . withdraws impersonation charge for lack of evidence The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) has withdrawn an impersonation charge against the Lesotho Times and Sunday Express editor, Mohalenyane Phakela. In a statement released yesterday, DCEO said its investigations had found “no material evidence” to prove that Mr Phakela had masqueraded as a DCEO official to obtain information relating to former Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Mating Nkakala, from Maseru Toyota. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The dramatic withdrawal of the charge follows weeks of arrest, harassment and suspense for Mr Phakela…