In cat and mouse game, Philippines resupplies troops in South China Sea atoll
By Jay Ereno SOUTH CHINA SEA The Philippines has completed a supply mission for troops stationed in a
2023-09-09 21:23
Ruby Franke – live: TikTokers crash virtual court hearing before YouTube influencer held in jail without bond
YouTube parenting influncer Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were supposed to appear in court in St George, Utah on Friday afternoon over child abuse charges, but the proceeding was delayed as tech issues plagued the virtual hearing. Both women were ordered to be held without bail; their bond hearings are slated for 21 September. Ms Franke has reportedly been relocated to the medical unit of the jail, but the reasons for her move are unclear. Over 1,000 people tuned into the hearing and after a cacophony of bizarre noises and pleas to be quiet, the court shut down public access. It transpired later the Zoom link had been shared on TikTok. The pair were arrested on 30 August after Ms Franke’s 12-year-old son climbed out of a window and pleaded for neighbors to give him food and water, court documents showed. After a neighbor noticed that duct tape covering the boy’s ankles and wrists, prompting the neighbor to notify law enforcement. In a chilling 911 call, the neighbor can be heard describing the boy: “He is emaciated. He’s got tape around his legs. He’s hungry and he’s thirsty.” Read More Ruby Franke virtual court hearing on child abuse charges is derailed by tech issues as over 1,000 people join Chilling 911 call that led to Ruby Franke’s arrest revealed Who is Ruby Franke? Everything we know about the family vlogger’s rise to fame before child abuse charges Influencer Ruby Franke is formally charged with felony child abuse
2023-09-09 20:50
Luton Airport staff deliver baby in departures lounge
Staff worked together to help a mother give birth at Luton Airport.
2023-09-09 16:55
Oil Price Resurgence Has Further to Run After the Saudis Turn the Screw
When crude surges above $90 a barrel and the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Russia get on the
2023-09-09 16:51
My Animal director reveals 'instant connection' to script of upcoming horror
Jacqueline Castel felt an "instant connection" to 'My Animal' when she read the script.
2023-09-09 15:27
Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi: The man who divided South Africa
The Zulu leader says he did his best to fight apartheid - his critics saw him as a collaborator.
2023-09-09 14:52
Afghan artist hopes to follow his portraits of late Queen to NI
Noor Arzhang fled Afghanistan and hopes to come to Belfast, where his paintings have been displayed.
2023-09-09 14:51
Indonesia Lifts Ban on Australian Live Cattle Imports
Indonesia has lifted its ban on Australian cattle imports, while calling on the cattle exporter to tighten inspections
2023-09-09 13:48
MLB Rumors: Astros Chas McCormick drama, Orioles get better, latest on Strasburg
MLB Rumors: Dusty Baker has some explaining to do about Chas McCormick. The Orioles rotation is about to get better. What's the latest on Stephen Strasburg?
2023-09-09 12:59
China’s Consumer Prices Creep Out of Deflation in August
China’s deflationary pressures eased slightly in August as consumer prices rose and producer price declines moderated, adding to
2023-09-09 10:26
Didi Narrows Losses, Sets Sights on Expansion at Home and Abroad
Didi Global Inc. narrowed its losses further in the second quarter, as the Chinese ride-hailing giant cut costs
2023-09-09 10:18
The Nigerians learning to speak with British accents
For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.
2023-09-09 09:29