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Bishop Oyedepo recalls the 1987 marijuana story when someone tried to frame him by planting drugs in his car.

How I was almost set up with marijuana planted in my car — Bishop Oyedepo

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Bishop David Oyedepo, Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has revealed how he narrowly avoided being framed in 1987 when marijuana was secretly planted in his car. Speaking in a video circulating on social media, Oyedepo said his former driver, Clifford, uncovered the plot while washing the vehicle. “Some fellows planted marijuana in my car […]

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Binance accused of aiding terrorists in a U.S. lawsuit claiming the crypto giant and founder Changpeng Zhao facilitated millions to groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, with victims seeking damages.

Crypto: Binance accused of aiding terrorists in new lawsuit

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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its founder, billionaire Changpeng Zhao, are facing a U.S. lawsuit accusing the platform of facilitating millions of dollars in transfers to U.S.-designated terrorist groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah. The lawsuit, filed by victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel and their families, claims Binance allowed over

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Ronaldo to retire at 1000 goals, says Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old aims to reach the milestone while playing for Al-Nassr and plans the 2026 World Cup as his last international tournament.

World Cup 2026: FIFA suspends Ronaldo’s ban, clear to start opening match

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Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in Portugal’s opening match at the World Cup after Fifa reduced his suspension for a red card against the Republic of Ireland. The 40-year-old forward had initially received a three-match ban for violent conduct, but Fifa’s disciplinary committee on Tuesday cut it to a single match, suspending the remaining

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HP to cut jobs globally by up to 6,000 by 2028 as the company adopts AI to streamline operations, boost productivity, and manage rising memory costs.

HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 amid AI adoption

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HP Inc said Tuesday it will trim its global workforce by as many as 6,000 employees over the next several years, a move aimed at streamlining operations and speeding up its adoption of artificial intelligence. Shares of the Palo Alto-based company fell 5.5% in after-hours trading. CEO Enrique Lores said the reductions will mostly affect

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Taiwan to $40bn on defence amid rising Chinese threats, boosting missiles, drones, AI systems, and protections for citizens abroad to strengthen security and deter aggression.

Taiwan plans $40bn in extra spending to defend against China threat

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Taiwan will spend US$40 billion (NT$1.3 trillion) on defence over the next several years, citing rising threats from China. President Lai Ching‑te said on Wednesday that Taiwan’s security is “non‑negotiable” and pledged to strengthen defences with US support. “This is not an ideological struggle, nor a ‘unification vs independence’ debate, but a struggle to defend

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Britain approves minimum wage increase of 4.1% for 2026, raising pay to £12.71 an hour. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves says the rise rewards low-income workers, while UKHospitality warns it may fuel inflation.

Britain approves 4.1% increase in minimum wage for 2026

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Britain’s main minimum wage will rise by 4.1% to £12.71 ($16.67) an hour from April 2026, the government announced on Tuesday, aiming to keep pay in line with average earnings. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves said the increase, following a 6.7% rise earlier this year, is designed “so that those on low incomes are properly rewarded

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Phil Knight donates $3m to Oregon Republicans, marking the largest contribution in state history. The Nike co-founder backs the Bring Balance to Salem PAC to support GOP candidates.

Nike founder, Phil Knight, pledges $3m to Oregon Republicans in record donation

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Phil Knight, the 87-year-old billionaire co-founder of Nike, has made a record-breaking political donation in his home state of Oregon. Knight contributed $3 million to the Bring Balance to Salem PAC, a committee supporting Republican candidates in the state legislature, which is currently under Democratic control. The contribution, recorded on October 22, is the largest

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Chelsea thrash 10-man Barca in a dominant 3-0 Champions League win, with Estevao starring, Cucurella shining defensively and Chelsea showcasing control, discipline and confidence ahead of their Arsenal clash.

Champions League: Chelsea thrash 10-man Barca 3-0

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Chelsea delivered a ruthless Champions League performance on Wednesday night, dismantling 10-man Barcelona 3–0 in London to underline their growing authority in the competition. The Blues controlled the match from start to finish, overwhelming the Spanish champions with intensity, discipline and a moment of brilliance from teenage sensation Estevao. The breakthrough came in the first

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City lose 2-0 to Leverkusen in a flat Champions League outing at the Etihad, as early goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrick Schick seal defeat on Pep Guardiola’s 100th European match. Guardiola and John Stones admit the team lacked sharpness and edge on a disappointing night.

City end Champions League night in disappointing 2-0 defeat at the Etihad

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Manchester City’s Champions League momentum stalled on Wednesday night as a heavily rotated side fell 2–0 to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium, handing Pep Guardiola an unhappy outcome on his 100th Champions League match in charge of the club. Despite making 10 changes to his lineup, Guardiola’s side struggled to settle, and Leverkusen capitalised

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Rush Hour 4 in works at Paramount with Brett Ratner returning as director, reportedly backed by Donald Trump. The sequel stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and moves forward after years of financing challenges.

Rush Hour 4 in the works following Donald Trump’s intervention

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Paramount Pictures is moving forward with Rush Hour 4, with Brett Ratner set to return as director, according to industry sources. The project reportedly gained momentum after former President Donald Trump lobbied his friend and tech billionaire Larry Ellison, a major stakeholder in Paramount Skydance, to support the film. Ratner, whose career stalled after multiple

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