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👑💬 Meghan Markle Claims She Was 'Most Trolled Person in the Entire World'

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, stated during an event in Melbourne focusing on the harms of social media that for 10 years she was the 'most trolled person in the entire world' online. Speaking alongside the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, she alleged that she was 'bullied' every day for a decade and criticized tech companies for supposedly not being 'incentivised to stop' the misuse of their platforms.

🔒🌍 South African Police Arrest 'Wanted Fugitive' French-Beninese Activist Kemi Seba

South African police have arrested French-Beninese activist Kemi Seba (real name Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi) while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Europe via Zimbabwe. Seba is wanted in Benin on charges of "inciting rebellion" after supporting last year's foiled coup attempt in the West African nation.

👩⚖️🏛️ Indian Government Seeks to Fast-Track Women's Quota in Parliament, Sparking Political Tensions

The Indian government is moving to expedite the implementation of a 2023 law that reserves 33 percent of seats in parliament and state assemblies for women, but has controversially linked this move to a comprehensive redrawing of parliamentary constituencies, intensifying political friction. During a three-day special session of parliament, the government introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha (the lower house), aimed at increasing female representation and conducting "delimitation"—a process to revise electoral boundaries based on population data. These bills propose to expand the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, yet they have ignited widespread debate and opposition criticism over potential gerrymandering and regional disparities.

⚖️💸 EU Court Rules: Online Gamblers Can Claim Refunds for Losses During Illegal Periods

The Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) ruled on Thursday that users of online gambling services can sue betting operators for reimbursement of losses if such gambling was prohibited in their home country at the time the bets were placed. This landmark decision, which remains valid even if national laws have since changed, paves the way for a German citizen seeking compensation for losses incurred when online gambling was illegal in Germany, highlighting ongoing legal complexities in the EU's digital single market.

🔫🏦 Bank Robbery in Naples Escalates into Hostage Crisis

In the Italian city of Naples, a group of armed assailants attacked a branch of Credit Agricole bank. The incident, which occurred during working hours in the Arenella district, began as a robbery attempt but quickly escalated into a hostage situation and a full-scale police operation.

👥🔗 Legal Migration Systems: How They Become a Trap for Migrant Workers

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people enter wealthy countries on temporary work visas, hoping to earn a living and support their families. For many, these visas undoubtedly offer a chance to earn more money and build a more stable life. But for others, they become another source of vulnerability and abuse.

🔓🇺🇸 Brazil's Fugitive Ex-Spy Chief Released by US Authorities

Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil's former intelligence chief and a fugitive, has been released from custody by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Ramagem was sentenced in Brazil to 16 years in prison for his role in an attempted military coup aimed at keeping former President Jair Bolsonaro in power after he lost the 2022 election. He fled to the US in September 2025 before Brazilian authorities could imprison him.

⚖️🔫 South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison

Leading South African opposition politician Julius Malema, 45, the head of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party and a member of parliament, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of illegal possession of a firearm and discharging it in public. However, Magistrate Twanet Olivier granted him leave to appeal the verdict and sentencing, meaning Malema will not be taken to prison immediately.

🇮🇱🇩🇪 Israeli Finance Minister Blasts German Chancellor as Relations Deteriorate

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich launched a sharp criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on social media, following Merz's expression of concern about Israel's settlement policy in the West Bank. Smotrich, a far-right politician and grandson of Holocaust survivors, wrote: "The days when Germans dictated to Jews where they were permitted or forbidden to live are over and shall not return. You will not force us into ghettos again, certainly not in our own land."

⚖️🌍 Pope Leo Criticizes Leaders Spending Billions on Wars, Highlights Global Tyranny

Pope Leo, during his visit to Cameroon, issued unusually forceful criticism of leaders who allocate billions of dollars to wars, stating that the world is "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants." He blasted those who manipulate "the very name of God" for personal gain. These remarks come just days after a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who posted a lengthy attack on the Pope—a vocal critic of the US and Israeli military operations in Iran. Pope Leo had previously expressed concern over Trump's threat that "a whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not comply with US demands.

🗑️🚫 Crackdown on Illegal Construction Waste Dumping Launched in Uzbekistan's Charvak Tourist Zone

A large-scale inspection has been initiated in the Charvak free tourist zone in Bostanlyk District, Tashkent Region, starting April 10, aimed at preventing the illegal dumping of construction waste. This was reported by the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change. The inspection is being carried out by a working group comprising representatives from the General Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the National Guard, environmental and tourism police, as well as local authorities.