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Friday, 31 July 2026

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Yung Filly Found Not Guilty on Multiple Rape Charges in Australian Trial

British entertainer and social media personality Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been found not guilty on three counts of sexual penetration without consent following a high-profile trial in Perth, Australia.

The jury delivered its verdict after several days of deliberation, acquitting Barrientos of three rape charges. Jurors were also unable to reach verdicts on three additional sexual offence charges, meaning prosecutors will decide whether those counts will face a retrial.

Barrientos was also found not guilty of one charge of choking and one assault charge. However, the jury convicted him on two assault charges relating to injuries sustained by the complainant during the incident. Sentencing for those convictions is expected at a later court hearing.

The allegations stemmed from an encounter between Barrientos and a 20-year-old woman following one of his performances in Perth in September 2024. During the trial, prosecutors alleged that what began as a consensual encounter became non-consensual, while the defence argued that the sexual activity was consensual and denied the allegations of rape.

The verdict means Barrientos has been acquitted of three rape charges, but the legal proceedings are not yet fully concluded because the jury could not agree on the remaining three sexual offence counts. Prosecutors will now consider whether to seek a retrial on those unresolved charges.

The case attracted widespread media attention due to Barrientos’ popularity as a musician, YouTuber and television personality. He remains on bail ahead of a future court appearance relating to the assault convictions and any decision regarding the unresolved charges.

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Scottish Woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross Found Dead in Suitcase in Greece as Murder Investigation Continues

Greek police are continuing their investigation into the death of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, a Scottish woman whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district of Athens.

The grim discovery was made on 18 July after a passer-by reported a strong smell coming from the derelict property. Officers arriving at the scene found Ms Ross’s body concealed inside a suitcase, prompting an immediate homicide investigation.

Authorities confirmed that Ms Ross had travelled to Greece in late June and was last seen alive on 15 July after leaving friends in the Athens area. According to investigators, she had planned to meet acquaintances before disappearing.

Police have revealed that Ms Ross’s mobile phone continued to send messages to members of her family after they believe she had already died. Investigators suspect the phone may have been used by another person in an attempt to create the impression that she was still alive and delay concerns over her disappearance.

A post-mortem examination reportedly found no obvious signs of traumatic injury, and toxicology tests are being carried out to establish the exact cause of death. Detectives are also reviewing CCTV footage, analysing mobile phone data and tracing Ms Ross’s final movements.

Greek authorities have worked alongside international law enforcement to formally identify the victim, while the UK authorities are providing support to her family.

No arrests have been announced, and police have not disclosed a motive. Investigators continue to appeal for information as they seek to establish exactly what happened during the final days of Ms Ross’s life.

The investigation remains active, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Greek authorities.

Attached is a news article regarding a Scottish women found dead in a suitcase in Greece 

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Indiana Woman Charged After Father Found Dead in Alleged Stabbing

A 32-year-old Indiana woman has been charged with murder following the death of her father in a case that has shocked the local community.

According to court documents and investigators, Serena Desiree Dolnics, of Valparaiso, Indiana, is accused of fatally stabbing her 69-year-old father, Gregory Dolnics, inside the home they shared. Authorities allege that after the fatal attack, the victim’s heart was removed.

The Porter County Sheriff’s Office responded to the residence after a concerned family member requested a welfare check when they were unable to contact Gregory Dolnics. Deputies forced entry into the home and discovered the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Investigators reported finding what they believed to be the victim’s heart placed on his body, along with several blood-covered knives inside the residence.

Serena Dolnics was taken into custody at the scene. Officials stated she had blood on her feet and injuries that were consistent with knife wounds. She has since been formally charged with murder and remains in custody without bond while awaiting further court proceedings. 

Authorities have not publicly disclosed a motive for the alleged killing, and the investigation remains ongoing. Prosecutors are expected to present additional evidence as the case moves through the Indiana court system. 

The allegations against Serena Dolnics have not yet been tested in court. Under the U.S. legal system, she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Attached is a news article regarding Serena Dolnics who killed her father and cut out his heart 

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Thousands of Migrants Reach Spain’s Ceuta as Border Crisis Intensifies

Spain is facing renewed pressure along its southern border after thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from neighbouring Morocco, overwhelming local security forces and prompting urgent calls for additional government support.

According to Spanish officials and multiple news reports, an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 people entered Ceuta in a single day, with many swimming around border barriers or crossing on foot. The sudden influx placed significant strain on police, emergency services and migrant reception centres.

Ceuta’s regional government has described the situation as a humanitarian and security emergency, calling on Madrid to deploy additional resources, including military support, to help restore order and protect the border.

Spain’s Interior Ministry has said it is working closely with Moroccan authorities to prevent further illegal crossings while beginning procedures to return those who entered unlawfully where permitted under Spanish and international law.

The latest surge follows a Spanish Supreme Court ruling affecting the handling of migrants intercepted at sea. Some officials believe the decision may have encouraged organised smuggling networks to increase attempts to reach Spanish territory, although the full impact of the ruling remains under discussion.

The migration crisis has reignited political debate across Spain. Opposition parties have criticised the government’s immigration policies, arguing that stronger border controls are needed, while humanitarian organisations have urged authorities to ensure that migrants are treated safely and in accordance with international human rights obligations.

Spain has experienced fluctuating levels of irregular migration in recent years. While official government figures showed overall irregular arrivals during the first half of 2026 were lower than the same period in 2025, land crossings into Ceuta increased significantly, highlighting the continued pressure on Spain’s North African border.

The events in Ceuta underline the ongoing challenges facing Spain and the European Union as they seek to balance border security, humanitarian responsibilities and international cooperation in managing migration across the Mediterranean.

Attached is a News article regarding thousands of African migrants crossing in to Spain 

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Former California Clinician Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Former Client

A former California behavioral health clinician has been arrested and charged following allegations that she engaged in an unlawful sexual relationship with a former teenage client after he was released from juvenile detention.

According to prosecutors in Contra Costa County, Sofia Ann-Buitron Drotts, 26, was taken into custody after an investigation into allegations that she groomed and sexually abused a 17-year-old male who had previously been under her professional care. Authorities allege that she was assigned as the teenager’s clinician while he was housed at the John A. Davis Juvenile Detention Center in Martinez.

Prosecutors have filed multiple felony charges against Drotts, including allegations relating to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, sending harmful material to a minor, and possession of child sexual abuse material. The charges stem from alleged conduct that investigators say occurred after the teenager’s release from detention.

The investigation reportedly began after information was provided to law enforcement by the Contra Costa County Probation Department. Concord Police arrested Drotts on July 14, and the case has since been referred to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office.

The alleged victim’s family has also filed a legal claim against Contra Costa County, alleging that the teenager was groomed and sexually exploited by someone entrusted with his care. The claim argues that safeguards failed to protect a vulnerable young person while he was receiving behavioral health services.

Contra Costa Health has acknowledged the case but has stated that, because it is both an active criminal investigation and a personnel matter, it cannot comment further.

At the time of writing, Drotts has been charged but has not been convicted. She is entitled to the presumption of innocence, and the allegations will be tested through the court process.

The case has raised renewed concerns about professional boundaries, safeguarding procedures, and the protection of vulnerable young people receiving mental health treatment. Authorities have encouraged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact law enforcement.

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https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/5221

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Wednesday, 29 July 2026

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Failed Asylum Seeker Jailed After Arriving at School Armed with Weapons

A failed asylum seeker has been jailed after arriving at a secondary school in Greater Manchester carrying a hammer, a hatchet, a kitchen knife and a container of petrol in an incident that sparked a major police response.

Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard that 21-year-old Both Douk Deng, a South Sudanese national whose asylum applications had been refused on three occasions, entered the grounds of Edgar Wood Academy in Heywood while the school was closed during the summer holidays.

Builders working on the site became concerned after seeing Deng acting erratically and contacted police. Officers quickly arrived and arrested him before anyone was harmed.

Police recovered a hammer, a hatchet, a seven-inch kitchen knife and a jerry can containing petrol. CCTV footage presented in court showed Deng walking around the school grounds and behaving suspiciously before his arrest.

The court also heard that a day earlier Deng had visited another nearby school, where he caused damage to an intercom system.

During sentencing, prosecutors said there was no evidence that Deng intended to attack pupils or staff, as the school was closed at the time. His defence argued that he was suffering from frustration and isolation after repeated failures to secure asylum and employment, and had sought to attract attention to his situation.

Deng pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including possession of offensive weapons and criminal damage. He was sentenced to two years in prison.

The incident has prompted renewed debate over public safety, the handling of failed asylum seekers and the speed at which immigration cases are resolved. Police praised the swift actions of construction workers who reported the suspicious behaviour, preventing what could have become a far more serious incident.

Authorities have reassured the public that there was no threat to children during the incident because the school was closed for the summer break. The case nevertheless serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and rapid reporting of suspicious activity.

Attached is a news article regarding a illegal migrant going in to a school with a kitchen knife and a hammer and a hatchet 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/asylum-seeker-manchester-both-douk-deng-b3023682.html

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New York City Mayor Calls for Benjamin Netanyahu’s Arrest Over ICC War Crimes Warrant

New York, USA — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on the United States government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he travel to New York later this year, citing an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court

In a public statement, Mayor Mamdani described Netanyahu as a “war criminal” and urged federal authorities to enforce the ICC warrant. However, he acknowledged that New York City itself does not have the legal authority to carry out such an arrest. Following a legal review, the mayor said his administration had concluded that any action relating to the ICC warrant would fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. federal government rather than the city. 

The controversy comes ahead of Netanyahu’s expected visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly later this year. The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity linked to the conflict in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegations, and Netanyahu has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, describing the accusations as politically motivated and calling the ICC’s case illegitimate. 

Netanyahu has responded by confirming that he still intends to travel to New York despite the mayor’s comments. He criticised Mamdani’s remarks, saying they were inflammatory and insisting that he would continue with his planned visit to address the United Nations.

The issue has sparked significant political debate across the United States. Supporters of the mayor argue that international legal rulings should be respected, while critics contend that a U.S. mayor has no authority over foreign policy or the enforcement of international arrest warrants. Legal experts have also noted that the United States is not a party to the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC, making enforcement of its warrants within the U.S. legally and diplomatically complex.

The debate highlights the continuing international divisions over the war in Gaza and the role of international justice in addressing allegations of war crimes. As Netanyahu’s anticipated visit approaches, attention is likely to remain focused on how U.S. authorities respond to calls for action under the ICC warrant.

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Mexican Cartels Accused of Using Nigerian Forests as Hidden Methamphetamine Laboratories

Nigerian authorities have raised growing concerns over the emergence of transnational drug syndicates after uncovering multiple large-scale methamphetamine laboratories hidden deep inside forests in the country’s south-west.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says recent operations have exposed criminal networks involving both Nigerian suspects and Mexican nationals allegedly working together to manufacture methamphetamine on an industrial scale. According to the agency, the discoveries represent a significant escalation in organised crime and demonstrate an attempt by international drug trafficking organisations to establish manufacturing operations within Nigeria.

One of the most recent raids took place in a remote forest in Tapa Village, Oyo State, where NDLEA officers dismantled what officials described as a sophisticated clandestine methamphetamine laboratory. During the operation, authorities arrested five suspects, including a Mexican national alleged to have been brought into Nigeria to provide specialist expertise in methamphetamine production. Investigators also recovered chemical processing equipment, reactors, distillation units and substances that field tests identified as methamphetamine and precursor chemicals. The NDLEA stated that all evidence has been secured for prosecution.

The raid followed another major operation weeks earlier in neighbouring Ogun State, where officials uncovered what the NDLEA described as the largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory ever found in Nigeria. Authorities said the site was operated by a transnational criminal organisation involving Nigerian suspects and Mexican collaborators, with more than 2.4 tonnes of methamphetamine and precursor chemicals seized. Ten suspects were arrested during that investigation, including several Mexican nationals.

NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.) said the discoveries indicate that international drug syndicates are attempting to transform parts of south-west Nigeria into a synthetic drug manufacturing hub. He warned that criminal organisations believed dense forests would provide cover from law enforcement but insisted Nigerian authorities would continue targeting such operations.

Security analysts note that methamphetamine production differs from cocaine cultivation because it relies on chemical precursors rather than agricultural crops. This allows criminal organisations to establish laboratories in remote locations wherever they believe they can avoid detection. Experts have warned that West Africa’s strategic location, transport links and established trafficking routes make the region attractive to international organised crime groups seeking new production bases.

The latest discoveries have intensified calls for stronger border security, improved monitoring of precursor chemicals and greater international cooperation between African, European and Latin American law enforcement agencies. Nigerian authorities say dismantling these laboratories is essential to protecting communities from the harmful effects of synthetic drugs while preventing the country from becoming a major centre for international methamphetamine production.

Investigations into the alleged criminal networks remain ongoing, and those arrested are entitled to a fair trial. Prosecutors will need to present evidence in court, where the allegations will be tested through the judicial process.

Attached is a News article regarding Mexican cartels using Nigerian to develop labs for meth 

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Five Police Officers Injured After Police Boat Crashes Into Westminster Bridge

London, UK – Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured after a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge while responding to an emergency incident on the River Thames on Friday afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the scene following the dramatic collision, which temporarily brought central London to a standstill. 

According to the Metropolitan Police, the Marine Policing Unit vessel was responding to reports of a person in the River Thames when it struck Westminster Bridge at speed. The impact threw several officers into the water, prompting an immediate rescue operation involving fellow emergency responders, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service

All five officers were taken to hospital for treatment. One officer has since been discharged, while four remain in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have confirmed that no members of the public were injured during the incident. 

Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud bang before seeing officers in the River Thames wearing inflated life jackets as emergency crews quickly moved in to rescue them. Several nearby vessels also assisted before specialist rescue teams arrived. 


The collision led to the temporary closure of Westminster Bridge and disrupted river traffic as investigators examined the damaged police vessel. Emergency cordons remained in place for several hours while the scene was made safe and evidence was gathered.

The Metropolitan Police said its immediate priority is the welfare of the injured officers and their families. A full investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collision, with investigators expected to examine the vessel, weather conditions and the circumstances surrounding the emergency response. 

The incident has prompted messages of support from across the emergency services, with many praising the swift actions of rescuers who ensured all officers were recovered from the water within minutes. While the investigation continues, officials have stressed that there is no indication of any wider threat to public safety.

The crash serves as a reminder of the risks faced by emergency service personnel who respond to incidents on Britain’s waterways, where operations are often conducted under challenging and unpredictable conditions.

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Yung Filly Court Case: Trial Continues in Australia

British YouTuber, rapper and television personality Yung Filly, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is currently standing trial in the District Court of Western Australia over a series of serious criminal charges arising from an alleged incident in Perth in September 2024.

The prosecution alleges that after a performance at a Perth nightclub, Barrientos met a woman in her 20s before travelling with her to a hotel. Prosecutors claim that what began as a consensual encounter later became non-consensual and involved multiple acts of sexual assault and physical violence.

Barrientos has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include multiple counts of sexual penetration without consent, assault occasioning bodily harm and impeding the complainant’s breathing by applying pressure to her neck. He denies all allegations and maintains that the sexual activity was consensual.

During the trial, the complainant gave evidence describing the events of the night and alleged that she suffered injuries during the encounter. The court has also heard testimony from witnesses and reviewed photographs and other evidence presented by both the prosecution and defence. Barrientos later took the witness stand in his own defence, telling the court that the encounter was consensual and denying that he assaulted or choked the woman. 

The case has attracted significant international attention because of Yung Filly’s popularity as an online entertainer, musician and television presenter. However, under the principles of criminal justice, the allegations remain unproven until the court reaches a verdict.

The trial is continuing, and no verdict has yet been delivered. The court will consider all of the evidence before determining whether the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Until then, Barrientos remains presumed innocent under the law. 

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