Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular charged over alleged alligator shooting

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Braden Peters, whose online moniker is Clavicular, is a key figure behind looksmaxxing

Controversial influencer Clavicular has been charged in connection to an alleged alligator shooting in the US during a livestream.

Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm at a wildlife sanctuary on 26 March in the state of Florida. Two other men also were charged in the alleged shooting.

Clavicular, 20, is an influencer and streamer,


German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

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A German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels.

The man, who has not been identified, was on holiday in Greece with his family in 2024, and said he spent 20 minutes a day trying to find a sun lounger, despite waking up at 06:00.

He then sued his tour operator for allowing the reservation system


In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

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Gonzalez Rogers told Musk: "Let's remind everyone in the courtroom that you are not a lawyer."

As the world's richest man, with a net-worth of over three-quarters of a trillion dollars, Elon Musk's resources and connections often make it easy for him bend Silicon Valley to his will.

But that's not always the case, as evidenced by his $150bn (£110bn) lawsuit against OpenAI, currently playing out in a

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Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show

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The first road bridge connecting allies North Korea and Russia is nearing completion, satellite images analysed by BBC Verify show.

It's the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow that has seen North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

"This bridge will offer a useful route to transfer military goods and munitions - both to North Korea and to Russia," said Dr Edward Howell, Korea Foundation Fellow at the Chatham House think tank.

The new road across the

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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia

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Pussy Riot and FEMEN have protested at this year's Vennice Biennale over Russia's return to the arts fair

The Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot and Femen, founded in Ukraine, have staged a striking joint protest at this year's Venice Biennale, as Russia returns to the prestigious arts fair for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The activists swarmed through the gardens of the Biennale – often described as the 'Olympics' of the arts – to yell their protest outside the Russian

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Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says

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Esmail Baghaei says Iran will share its views of a US proposal with Pakistani mediators

Iran says a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered", after reports the two sides could be close to an agreement.

US news outlet Axios reported on Wednesday that the White House believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.

A senior member of Iran's parliament dismissed it as a "wish list", while a foreign ministry spokesman said Tehran


Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants

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Australia makes more money from beer excise than its tax on offshore gas exports.

Back in February, an otherwise dry senate hearing took an unexpected turn when a flustered treasury official confirmed a little known fact: Australia gets more tax from beer than gas exports.

"How do we live in a country, one of the biggest gas exporters in the world, and we're getting more tax from beer?" independent Senator David Pocock asked in a moment that has since received almost 10 million views on Instagram.

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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations

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Shivon Zilis arrives at the trial in Oakland, California on 6 May

A former OpenAI board member has explained how her unconventional personal relationship with Elon Musk evolved into having four of his children.

Shivon Zilis testified in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California for hours on Wednesday as part of trying to reverse OpenAI's change to a for-profit company.

The focus of Zilis's appearance was her direct involvement

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Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire

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A building in the south of Lebanon's capital was hit - Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah commander

Israel has attacked Beirut for the first time since it agreed to a ceasefire in the war with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, putting further pressure on a deal that has failed to stop the conflict.

The air strike hit the city's southern suburbs, known as Dahieh, where Hezbollah is based. Images posted online showed large flames and at least one building heavily damaged.

In a statement, Israeli


Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

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A Dutch cruise ship hit with a hantavirus outbreak has left Cape Verde, after three people on board were medically evacuated.

A British man, 56, a Dutch crew member, 41, and a German national, 65, were sent from the MV Hondius to the Netherlands for treatment, officials said.

Two out of the three evacuated passengers have arrived at a Netherlands hospital for treatment, while the third was on board an evacuation flight that has been delayed, the cruise ship's

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