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New Jersey man sentenced to life in prison for killing brother and his family in ‘brutal’ and ‘calculated’ murders, judge says A New Jersey man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a judge described the killings of his brother and his brother’s family as “brutal” and “calculated.” Paul Caneiro, 59, was convicted in February of murder, aggravated arson, theft and related charges in the 2018 deaths of his brother, Keith Caneiro, 50; Keith’s wife, Jennifer Caneiro, 45; and their children, Jesse, 11, and Sophia, 8. Prosecutors said the killings stemmed from “greed and desperation,” while relatives of the victims delivered emotional statements in court. Bette Karidis, the mother of Jennifer Caneiro, called Paul Caneiro a “monster,” saying he destroyed a family and left “bottomless sadness, sorrow, and grief” in its place. She described her daughter as “warm, vibrant, caring,” and said Keith Caneiro was a devoted father and successful businessman whose...

 Stampede at an Atlantic Beach event in South Carolina injures at least 19 people over Memorial Day weekend  At least 19 people were injured early Sunday after a stampede broke out in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, during a crowded Memorial Day weekend gathering. Emergency crews responded around 1:05 a.m. to a stage area near South Ocean Boulevard, where first responders, assisted by local law enforcement, found multiple injured individuals. Officials did not name the event, but the incident occurred as the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival was taking place in the Atlantic Beach area near Myrtle Beach. Three people were taken to a hospital for treatment, while others are believed to have sought medical care on their own. Authorities said all reported injuries were non-life-threatening. The cause of the stampede has not yet been determined. The annual festival typically draws as many as 40,000 attendees to the area over the holiday weekend, according to town offi...

Deadly coal mine explosion in northern China kills at least 82, triggers safety probe and rescue efforts Authorities in northern China are investigating a coal mine operator over potential safety violations following a massive explosion that killed at least 82 people and left others missing, marking one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in recent years. Rescue operations continued at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, where hundreds of emergency responders and medical teams were deployed. Officials said teams were rotating into the mine shaft despite hazardous conditions, including flooded tunnels and lingering toxic gases. Two people remained missing, while dozens of injured miners were being treated in hospitals. The blast occurred on Friday evening in Qinyuan County in Changzhi city. Security forces and police were stationed at the mine entrance as investigators began examining the site. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a full investigation and accounta...

 OPERATION HADIN KAI DISMISSES MISLEADING VIDEO, CLARIFIES ALLOWANCE ISSUES, REAFFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR MISCONDUCT The Headquarters, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has noted with concern a misleading video circulating on social media alleging non-payment of allowances to troops and victimization of a soldier within the Theatre. The Theatre Command categorically states that the claims contained in the video are false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public and discredit the military command structure. The Theatre Command wishes to clearly state that the money referenced in the video is not Operational Allowance. It is important to emphasize that all legitimate allowances due to troops under Operation HADIN KAI have been paid up to date as of May 2026, with no outstanding issues. These include the Ration Cash Allowance (RCA), disbursed to units for centralized feeding of troops, Operational Allowance paid directly in...

 “Condoms don’t guarantee safe sex. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman’s husband” - Timaya writes in Instagram post Nigerian singer, Inetimi Timaya, popularly known as Timaya, has shared a post about safe s3x and how a friend was shot by a woman’s husband while wearing condoms, leading to speculations that it was a hint at the ongoing infidelity drama.  “Condoms don’t guarantee safe s3x. A friend of mine was wearing one when he was shot by the woman’s husband,” he wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday.

Rangers International F.C. etched their name further into Nigerian football history after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 to claim a record-equalling ninth Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL title. Captain Chidiebere Nwobodo scored once in each half to hand the Flying Antelopes a crucial victory and secure the championship ahead of closest challengers Rivers United F.C.. The home side pulled one back in the 58th minute through substitute Moses Ali after Rangers goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh failed to properly deal with a long-range effort. Rangers finished the campaign top of the table with 68 points from 38 matches, just one point ahead of Rivers United, who ended their season with a 3-0 victory over Katsina United F.C.. The triumph marks coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s second league title with the Enugu-based club and sees Rangers equal the all-time NPFL championship record held by regional rivals Enyimba F.C.. Following their title success, Rangers will represent Nigeria in next season’s CAF ...