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Reginald Harrell, 17, killed at McDonald’s while covering a day-off shift New

Reginald Harrell, 17, killed at McDonald’s while covering a day-off shift

See more of our coverage in your search results. A 17-year-old McDonald’s employee was stabbed to death by a teenage co-worker while working on what should have been his day off, according to police and family members.High schooler Reginald “RJ” Harrell was working a shift at the fast food joint on Louetta Road in Harris County, Texas, Wednesday night, when he got into an altercation with a 16-year-old who also worked at the McDonald’s, who allegedly stabbed him, KHOU reported.Police rushed to the scene around 11:30 p.m. and found Harrell in the bathroom bleeding from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlet. Reginald “RJ” Harrell, 17, was stabbed to death late Wednesday night at a Texas McDonald’s. KHOU11“He did not have to go out like this. He didn’t have to be murdered. He did not deserve this at all,” his grieving mother, Denisha Dennis, told KHOU. “I want the kid responsible, I want justice for my son, because I don’t have my son no more. He’s gone. He was only 17. And I can’t talk, I can’t hug him, he can’t say, ‘Ma, I love you’.”Deputies arrested the 16-year-old — who has not been identified due to his age — and charged him with murder. He was booked at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.It was not immediately clear what led to the violence.Harris was a senior at Cypress Creek High School and planned on becoming a welder after graduation, according to family members. He wasn’t even supposed to be working the night that he died. The McDonald’s was temporarily closed Thursday morning. KHOU11/Harris Constable Pct 4“I would have never thought that the last time he walked out my door to go to work would be the last time that I see him and talk to him,” his sister, Kourtnee Dennis, said.The McDonald’s was temporarily shut down Thursday morning and a cleanup crew was spotted working inside the restaurant, according to KHOU.The owner of the McDonald’s, Michael Gutierrez, offered condolences to Harrell’s family.“We are saddened by this tragedy, and our hearts are with the victim’s loved ones and all those impacted,” he said in a statement obtained by the local outlet.“Right now, our focus is on the well-being of our restaurant employees, and supporting them as they process these events.”

Oct 09, 2026
9 Ways People-Pleasing Quietly Erodes Your Sense of Self New

9 Ways People-Pleasing Quietly Erodes Your Sense of Self

1. You Check Everyone’s Mood Before Checking Your OwnYou enter a room and immediately scan for tension: Who seems annoyed? Who needs reassurance? What version of you will keep things comfortable? This vigilance can become so automatic that your own feelings barely register.Before responding to others, pause and ask what is happening inside you. Naming one emotion or physical sensation is enough. The aim is not to ignore other people, but to include yourself in the emotional picture.2. Your Preferences Disappear Behind Whatever Others WantRestaurants, weekend plans and even major decisions become exercises in avoiding inconvenience. Saying you do not mind may feel generous, but repeated often enough, it can make your preferences difficult to recognise. Eventually, others may assume you genuinely have none.Practise choosing in low-stakes situations. Suggest a film, select the meeting time or state what you would enjoy eating. Preference is not a demand; it is simply honest information that allows relationships to become more balanced.3. You Say Yes Before Considering the Real CostAn invitation or request arrives, and yes escapes before you examine your time, energy or willingness. The regret appears later, often mixed with resentment toward someone who never knew you wanted to decline.Create a standard pause instead: say you need to check your schedule and will reply soon. This small delay separates kindness from reflexive compliance. A thoughtful yes is more reliable, while a respectful no prevents hidden frustration from entering the relationship.4. You Overexplain Boundaries That Need No Courtroom DefenceWhen you finally decline something, you may build an elaborate case designed to prevent disappointment. Every detail becomes evidence that you are still helpful, caring and reasonable. Yet excessive justification can invite negotiation, as though your boundary is only valid if others approve it.Try a shorter answer: you cannot take that on, but you appreciate being asked. Warmth and firmness can coexist. A boundary communicates your capacity; it does not require a verdict from the person receiving it.5. Other People’s Disappointment Feels Like Your FailureSomeone can be disappointed by your decision without your decision being cruel or wrong. People-pleasing often confuses another person’s uncomfortable reaction with proof of personal wrongdoing. That makes ordinary limits feel morally dangerous.When guilt rises, examine your behaviour rather than their expression. Were you honest, respectful and fair? If so, their feelings may simply be part of the situation. You can care about someone’s disappointment without immediately changing your answer to remove it.6. You Edit Your Opinions to Preserve Easy AgreementYou may laugh at comments you dislike, soften every disagreement or stay silent when something matters to you. The immediate reward is harmony, but the long-term cost is being known only through a carefully edited version of yourself.Begin with respectful differences that feel manageable. You might say you see the situation differently and explain why without trying to win. Healthy connection does not require identical views. It requires enough safety for two separate minds to remain present.7. Praise Feels Safer Than Being Fully KnownApproval can become a substitute for intimacy. You learn which qualities receive praise—being calm, useful or endlessly flexible—and hide anything that might complicate that image. People may admire you while knowing surprisingly little about your actual inner life.Notice what you conceal to remain likeable: uncertainty, anger, ambition or need. Share one honest piece with someone trustworthy. Being valued for constant usefulness feels reassuring, but being accepted with complexity creates a deeper kind of connection.8. Resentment Reveals the Limits You Never ExpressedResentment is not always evidence that other people are selfish. Sometimes it points to agreements you made unwillingly, needs you expected others to guess or limits you repeatedly ignored. It can be useful information rather than something to suppress or weaponise.Ask what you wish had happened differently, then identify the request or boundary hidden inside that answer. Instead of silently keeping score, communicate earlier next time. Clear expectations give others a fair chance to respond differently.9. You Mistake Self-Abandonment for Being a Good PersonKindness involves consideration, but it does not require permanent self-erasure. When goodness becomes tied to being undemanding, available and agreeable, caring for yourself can feel selfish even when it is necessary. That belief keeps the pattern intact.Redefine kindness as honesty with care. Sometimes it means helping; sometimes it means resting, disagreeing or refusing. The goal is not to become less compassionate. It is to stop treating your own wellbeing as the only acceptable price of keeping everyone else comfortable.

Oct 09, 2026
Vampire Diaries’ Steven R. McQueen returns to Instagram after nearly five years New

Vampire Diaries’ Steven R. McQueen returns to Instagram after nearly five years

Published 16:15 9 Oct 2026 GMT+1The Jeremy Gilbert actor hasn't appeared on our screens since 2020After retreating from Hollywood and being quiet on Instagram for nearly five years, Steven R. McQueen has posted again.And fans are absolutely buzzing to see him back. The actor played Jeremy Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2015 with a special appearance in the 2017 series finale.But since his appearance as Cal Breaker in an episode of The Warrant in 2020, he’s not spent much time in the public eye. So, it has been widely celebrated by fans that McQueen made his first public appearance in years at the Forever Mystic Falls Fan Meet in Paris on Saturday (3 October).And then on Thursday, the 38-year-old made a return to social media with a selfie that’s been flooded with support, including from the likes of Taylor Lautner.Advert“Back to the gym. Any music suggestions?” McQueen wrote alongside the selfie, looking completely grown up from the young Jeremy of the CW series.And the Twilight actor commented to say: “My man! Let’s go! [three love-heart emojis].”While music recommendations flooded the comments (from ‘Wonderwall’ and Bon Jovi to Eminem and the TheVampire Diaries soundtrack), many users were busy celebrating McQueen’s return.“We’re happy to have you back,” many agreed, as words of encouragement came through: “You got this!!” and: “The comeback is greater than the setback, you got this.”Pretty Little Liars actor Keegan Allen wrote: “Let’s go dude! If you ever need a workout partner, I got you!”And his The Vampire Diaries co-star Sara Canning put: “Hi buddy!”Others told McQueen they’re ‘so proud’ of him and that they’re ‘forever rooting for’ him.This gym Instagram post comes after some trolling over his appearance when he attended the fan convention last weekend.But most fans really were excited to see the actor again, with it said he hasn’t made a public appearance like this in years.It's been nearly a decade since The Vampire Diaries came to an end. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Armani Exchange)In 2024, his dad, actor and race-driver Chad McQueen, died aged 63.He said of their relationship to the New York Post back in 2005: “My stepdad has been more like a biological dad in my life. I’m pretty close with my biological dad, but I think of him more like an uncle. It’s a good relationship.”McQueen had already been stepping back from Hollywood before this, having starred in Chicago Fire until 2018 before his final role came in an episode of The Warrant back in 2020.Following an Instagram video of him at the Paris fan event, one user said that ‘seeing him again’ brought back those feelings from the The Vampire Diaries days again, as he was a favourite for many.Featured Image Credit: The CWTopics: Celebrity News, Social Media, Instagram, Entertainment

Oct 09, 2026
Trump erlaubt russischen Diesel bis 2027 – trotz seiner neuen Sanktionen New

Trump erlaubt russischen Diesel bis 2027 – trotz seiner neuen Sanktionen

Die USA wollen nach Angaben von Präsident Donald Trump grosse Mengen Diesel aus Russland beziehen. Er habe bei einem Telefonat mit dem russischen Präsidenten Wladimir Putin eine entsprechende Vereinbarung getroffen, schrieb Trump am Freitag auf seiner Plattform Truth Social. Die Ankündigung bedeutet eine Abkehr vom bisherigen amerikanischen Druck auf Moskau wegen des Krieges gegen die Ukraine . Russland solle zunächst umgehend mehr als 300'000 Tonnen Diesel liefern, im November weitere 500'000 Tonnen und kurz darauf eine Million Tonnen, erklärte Trump. Innerhalb kurzer Zeit sollten nochmals drei Millionen Tonnen folgen. Selenski: «Geschenk an Putin» Der ukrainische Präsident Selenski kritisiert den Schritt scharf: «Geschenke an Putin werden weder Frieden noch irgendeinen Nutzen für die zivilisierte Welt bringen. Russland den Verkauf von Erdölprodukten zu gestatten, ist eine Investition in einen Krieg, der beendet und nicht verlängert werden muss», schrieb er auf X (ehemals Twitter). Zugleich bekräftigte er, dass man weiterhin auf die Unterstützung der USA zähle – und darauf, dass die Vereinigten Staaten ein entsprechend entschlossenes Gespräch mit Russland führen würden. «Ein entschlossenes, kein schwaches», schliesst Selenski den Tweet. Trump hebelt eigene Sanktionen schon wieder aus Wenig später wurden Details zum Deal bekannt: So hat das US-Finanzministerium Russland eine sofort gültige temporäre Lizenz ausgestellt, um bis zum 7. April 2027 Diesel an den globalen Markt zu liefern. Damit setzt Trump seine eigenen neusten Sanktionen vorläufig auf Eis: Erst im vergangenen Monat hatte Trump ein umfassendes Sanktionsgesetz gegen Russland unterzeichnet. Es richtet sich unter anderem gegen russische Regierungsvertreter, Banken und eine Schattenflotte von Tankern und soll Russlands Einnahmen aus dem Energiesektor beschneiden. Zudem verbietet es neue US-Investitionen in Russland. Der Deal erfolgt angesichts hoher Kraftstoffpreise vor den US-Zwischenwahlen im November. Diese sind durch den von den USA und Israel gestarteten Iran-Krieg in die Höhe geschossen, weil Teheran die Meerenge von Hormus blockiert. Laut US-Grossbanken sind die Ölexporte mittlerweile wieder fast auf Vorkriegsniveau, einzelne Beobachter bezweifeln diese Darstellung aber. Auch Trumps Deal mit dem Kreml dürfte darauf hindeuten, dass die US-Regierung damit rechnet, dass die Lage am Energiemarkt noch länger angespannt bleibt.

Oct 09, 2026
8 Signs You’re Carrying Emotional Responsibility That Isn’t Yours New

8 Signs You’re Carrying Emotional Responsibility That Isn’t Yours

1. You constantly monitor everyone else’s emotional temperatureYou enter a room and immediately notice who seems irritated, disappointed or withdrawn. Awareness can be valuable, but constant monitoring turns every mood into a problem you must manage.Before changing your behaviour, pause and ask: “Did this person tell me something is wrong, and is it mine to address?” Someone else’s silence may have nothing to do with you. Even when it does, they still share responsibility for communicating clearly.2. You overexplain reasonable choices to prevent disapprovalA simple decision becomes a lengthy defence because you want to remove every possible reason for someone to feel upset. You do not merely say you cannot attend; you provide your schedule, apologise repeatedly and offer compensation.Overexplaining often invites negotiation where none is needed. Practise giving one honest sentence: “I can’t make it this time, but thank you for inviting me.” Disappointment can exist without meaning you have treated someone badly.3. You rescue people from consequences they can handleHelping is generous. Repeatedly preventing capable adults from experiencing the results of their choices is different. You may cover missed deadlines, make excuses for poor behaviour or solve crises created by familiar patterns.Before stepping in, ask whether your help supports growth or simply removes discomfort. Sometimes the more respectful response is allowing someone to make the difficult call, repair the mistake or face a consequence themselves.4. You become the peacekeeper in every conflictWhen tension appears, you rush to translate, soften and mediate—even when nobody asked you to. Keeping the peace can feel safer than letting people disagree, especially if conflict once felt unpredictable.But harmony created by your constant intervention is fragile and exhausting. Try resisting the first impulse to repair the atmosphere. Two people can clarify their own misunderstanding, and an awkward dinner or tense meeting does not automatically require you to save it.5. Rest makes you feel selfish or irresponsibleYou may technically have free time, yet struggle to enjoy it while someone nearby is stressed, lonely or overwhelmed. Their unfinished tasks begin to feel like evidence that you should not relax.Notice the hidden rule: everyone else must be comfortable before you are allowed to rest. That condition may never arrive. Protecting an evening, closing the laptop or declining an extra favour is not indifference. It is recognising that your energy also deserves care.6. Competence has quietly turned into chronic resentmentBecause you are dependable, people naturally turn to you. The problem begins when you automatically accept, then feel angry that nobody noticed how much you were carrying. Resentment can signal an agreement you never truly wanted to make.Instead of hoping others will read your limits, state them before saying yes. Try: “I can help for 20 minutes, but I can’t take this over.” Clear capacity is kinder than reluctant generosity followed by silent frustration.7. Being needed has become part of your identityUsefulness can bring connection, purpose and praise. Yet if being needed becomes your main route to belonging, other people’s independence may feel strangely threatening. You might offer solutions too quickly or feel excluded when someone manages without you.Experiment with relationships that are not organised around rescue. Share an interest, ask for help yourself or spend time together without solving anything. Your value does not disappear when you are simply present rather than indispensable.8. Other people’s discomfort makes your boundaries collapseA boundary often feels manageable until someone reacts with hurt, anger or disappointment. Then you reverse your decision, not because the limit was wrong, but because their reaction feels unbearable.Boundaries do not guarantee approval; they clarify what you will and will not do. You can acknowledge a feeling without surrendering your position: “I understand this is disappointing, but I’m still unavailable.” Their discomfort deserves respect, but it does not automatically require your compliance.

Oct 09, 2026
Amal Clooney wears gilded Gucci as brand joins Albies for first time New

Amal Clooney wears gilded Gucci as brand joins Albies for first time

See more of our coverage in your search results. Amal Clooney is continuing her metallic moment.The lawyer, 48, hit the Albie Awards 2026 red carpet with husband George Clooney on Friday looking good as gold in Gucci.Clooney wore a molded off-the-shoulder gown covered in gilded sequins along the torso and cascading into layers of beaded fringe.She carried a bejeweled clutch and wore a pair of statement earrings, adding gold metallic pointed-toe heels.Amal Clooney looked golden in a sequined, fringed Gucci gown at the Albies 2026. David Fisher/ShutterstockShe looked increible in the glittering gown, which featured an off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline. Getty ImagesClooney wore her dark hair down in waves and added statement earrings. REUTERSHusband George Clooney went classic with a black tux.Tons of other A-listers attended the event, including Clooney bestie Brad Pitt (joined by girlfriend Ines de Ramon), Emily Ratajkowski, Josh Hartnett, Donatella Versace, Anna Wintour, Bianca Jagger, Laura Dern and more.The Albies were created by the Clooneys to honor individuals and groups who fight for justice around the world.Taking place at London’s Natural History Museum, this year’s honorees include Kyrgyz journalists Bolot Temirov and Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy, Malawian girls’ rights advocate Vanessa Mwangala, American photojournalist Lynsey Addario, Congolese organization Justice Plus and Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft and human rights advocate.The lawyer accessorized with a bedazzled bag and gold pointed-toe slingback heels. AP Photo/Scott A GarfittAmal and George Clooney founded the Albies in 2022. AP Photo/Scott A GarfittMakeup maven Charlotte Tilbury returned as sponsor, while Gucci signed on as fashion partner for the first time this year.Last year, when Versace sponsored the affair, Clooney wore a brown draped gown designed by the Italian house’s creative director at the time, Dario Vitale.The human rights activist has been embracing flashy fringe as of late, stepping out last month in both a flapper-style Caroline’s Couture minidress and a longer look in white.The couple were spotted out and about in Venice during the city;s film festival, where the actor was honored with a lifetime achievement award. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Oct 09, 2026
Khloé Kardashian says she owns frozen embryos as True asks for a sister New

Khloé Kardashian says she owns frozen embryos as True asks for a sister

Published 10:18 9 Oct 2026 GMT+1The star has sparked speculation that she could be preparing to welcome another childKhloé Kardashian recently opened up about her decision to remain celibate for four years, but it seems expanding her family might still be on the cards despite this.Kardashian, who already shares two children with her ex-partner Tristan Thompson, has revealed that her daughter True is desperate for a little sister.Judging by a rather unexpected conversation in the latest trailer for The Kardashians, the eight-year-old might already have an idea about how to make that happen.In the teaser, Kardashian discusses the possibility of having another baby.AdvertShe shocks her mum, Kris Jenner, by explaining that True knows all about the family's frozen embryos."True is, like, laser-focused on that she has a sister in the freezer," Kardashian tells Jenner.Clearly taken aback by the revelation, Jenner responds: "Oh, no."Khloé Kardashian revealed she is possibly planning another baby (instagram/khloekardashian)Kardashian then adds: "And she's told people,…"Before she can finish, Jenner interrupts: "She hears everything."However, it's what Kardashian says next that really catches her mum off guard."I own the embryo outright. Don't even need to tell Tristan this is happening, because I own them. They're my embryos," she declares.A stunned Jenner struggles to find the words, responding: "What? Are you… what?"After Kardashian unleashes a jokingly evil laugh suggesting she’s planning something, Jenner asks her daughter: "Have you lost your mind?"While Kardashian doesn't confirm whether she's actually planning to use one of the embryos, the conversation certainly suggests she's been thinking about the possibility.The Good American founder is already mum to True and son Tatum, four, whom she welcomed with Thompson in 2018 and 2022 respectively.Tatum was born via surrogate following the former couple's turbulent relationship, which was rocked by multiple cheating scandals.Kardashian and Thompson have since gone their separate ways romantically, although they continue to co-parent their children.The latest baby revelation comes shortly after Kardashian made headlines for discussing her sex life, or rather, the lack of one.It follows her revelation about celibacy for four years (instagram/khloekardashian)During a recent episode of The Kardashians, she revealed that she'd reached the four-year mark without having sex.The admission prompted plenty of conversation online, particularly as the reality star has previously spoken about prioritising herself and her children over finding another relationship.Despite her decision to remain celibate, Kardashian has never ruled out having more children.As her latest conversation with Jenner suggests, having another baby wouldn't necessarily mean rekindling her relationship with Thompson or finding a new partner.Frozen embryos can be used in fertility treatment years after they're created, although the legal requirements surrounding their use depend on the circumstances and relevant consent arrangements.Kardashian's comments about owning the embryos are her own account of the situation, rather than confirmation of any future fertility plans.For now, it appears True is the one most enthusiastic about adding another member to the family.“All True does… she wants a sister,” Khloe told Paige DeSorbo on a recent episode of Khloe in Wonder Land, referring again to the embryo ‘in the freezer’.“She's on ice, but I just don't know,” she revealed, before adding: “I think girls need a sister, but am I just programmed to think that?”Whether Kardashian decides to make her daughter's wish a reality remains to be seen, but Jenner's hilarious reaction suggests the possibility has already caused quite a stir.Fans will have to wait to see whether the conversation leads to anything more when the new season of The Kardashians continues.Featured Image Credit: instagram/khloekardashianTopics: Khloe Kardashian, The Kardashians, Pregnancy, Parenting

Oct 09, 2026
Trump announces Russian oil deal exceeding 4.8 million tonnes, promises lower prices New

Trump announces Russian oil deal exceeding 4.8 million tonnes, promises lower prices

Presidenti amerikan, Donald Trump njoftoi marrëveshjen me Vladimir Putin për furnizimin e menjëhershëm dhe gradual të miliona ton naftë ruse në tregjet amerikane dhe globale, pas një bisede telefonike me presidentin rus.Në një postim në platformën Truth Social, presidenti amerikan e përshkroi bisedën si “jashtëzakonisht të suksesshme”, duke pretenduar se marrëveshja, e kombinuar me kontrollin që, siç pretendon ai, SHBA-të ushtrojnë në Ngushticën e Hormuzit, do të çojë në një ulje të shpejtë të çmimeve të naftës, si për konsumatorët amerikanë ashtu edhe në nivel ndërkombëtar.Sipas njoftimit të Trump, Rusia ka rënë dakord të vërë menjëherë në dispozicion më shumë se 300,000 ton naftë në tregjet amerikane dhe globale, ndërsa 500,000 ton shtesë janë planifikuar të dorëzohen në nëntor.Ai tha se një sasi e re prej 1,000,000 ton do të pasojë, pa specifikuar një kohë të saktë, ndërsa Moska thuhet se është e angazhuar të dorëzojë 3,000,000 ton të tjerë në një afat të shkurtër, varësisht nga gjendja e rafinerive ruse.Nëse sasitë e përshkruara nga presidenti i SHBA-së zbatohen plotësisht, dërgesat do të kalojnë 4.8 milionë ton naftë në total.Trump e lidhi drejtpërdrejt marrëveshjen me përpjekjen për të përmbajtur kostot e energjisë, duke i kushtuar vëmendje të veçantë efekteve të çmimeve të larta të naftës në sektorin bujqësor dhe transportin.“Falë KONTROLLIT tonë TOTAL të Ngushticës së Hormuzit dhe këtij njoftimi të shkëlqyer mbi energjinë ruse, çmimet e naftës për amerikanët dhe në fakt për të gjithë botën do të ULEN, NË NIVELE REKORD, DHE SHPEJT!”, shkroi ai.Në të njëjtën kohë, ai theksoi se sigurimi i çmimeve më të ulëta është një përparësi kryesore e administratës së tij, veçanërisht për fermerët, blegtorët dhe shoferët e kamionëve, të cilët varen drejtpërdrejt nga kostoja e karburantit për aktivitetet e tyre.Ai e mbylli me një deklaratë tjetër kategorike mbi programin bërthamor të Teheranit.“Për më tepër, duhet të kuptohet se Irani nuk do të ketë një armë bërthamore!”, tha Trump, duke përsëritur qëndrimin e tij se Uashingtoni nuk do të lejojë që regjimi i Teheranit të fitojë një arsenal bërthamor.Njoftimi vjen në një kohë presioni të madh në tregun e karburantit të SHBA-së. Sipas Reuters, çmimet e naftës në SHBA janë rritur me rreth 70% që nga fillimi i luftës me Iranin, duke arritur në 6.28 dollarë për galon.Qeveria amerikane po kërkon mënyra për të ulur kostot, me më pak se katër javë të mbetura deri në zgjedhjet e mesit të mandatit më 3 nëntor. Top Channel

Oct 09, 2026
Monkey torture ringleader jailed as judge questions five-year maximum sentence New

Monkey torture ringleader jailed as judge questions five-year maximum sentence

Bartosz Poklek was the ringleader of an international network of zoo sadists (Picture: CPS/PA Wire) The ringleader of an international network dedicated to torturing and killing monkeys for entertainment has been jailed for three years and three months. Bartosz Poklek, 30, from Bexley, south-east London, played a leading role in an online community known as the ‘monkey hate’ network, distributing thousands of animal abuse videos and allegedly directing how the animals should be tortured and killed. Woolwich Crown Court heard he sold videos for up to $500 each, wrote scripts detailing how monkeys should be mutilated and dismembered, and repeatedly requested that animals be killed with a hammer. Some of the monkeys were dressed in bonnets and nappies and fed from baby bottles before being attacked, raising concerns that the animals were being used as ‘proxy infants’ by people interested in the abuse of children. Sentencing Poklek on Friday, Judge Christopher Grout described the case as one of the most horrific examples of animal cruelty he had encountered. ‘There is a vile underground community who have a hatred of monkeys, particularly baby monkeys, and take pleasure in seeing such monkeys being tortured and killed,’ he told the court. Poklek has been jailed for three years and three months (Picture: Central News/Web collect) The judge also questioned whether the maximum five-year prison sentence for animal cruelty was sufficient. ‘If ever there was a case that demonstrates that the statutory maximum for animal cruelty is too low, this is it,’ he said. The court heard the abuse took place in south-east Asia, with macaque monkeys subjected to prolonged torture on camera for paying viewers around the world. People were reportedly drawn into the network after showing an interest in animal abuse content on platforms including YouTube, Facebook and TikTok, before being invited into private groups on Discord and Telegram. Some paid to ‘adopt’ a monkey, allowing them to make requests about how it would be tortured. Prosecutor Alex Kettle-Williams said Poklek, who used the online name ‘BP’, ran a group called ‘BP empire’ and was a ‘controlling figure’ in the community. Police found evidence that he had requested the killing of a stump-tailed monkey, written scripts for abuse videos and repeatedly called for animals to be killed with a hammer. The investigation uncovered thousands of videos, including footage of baby monkeys being subjected to prolonged and violent abuse. Poklek came to police attention after attempting to obtain court documents relating to a monkey torture case in the United States. An international investigation involving the Metropolitan Police, the National Wildlife Crime Unit, West Mercia Police and US authorities followed. Poklek admitted running a large-scale monkey torture ring between June 2023 and September 2025. He also pleaded guilty to publishing obscene videos for gain, possessing indecent images of children and possessing ketamine. The court heard that concerns about the links between monkey torture and child abuse material had emerged in cases involving other members of the international network. Defending Poklek, Alexia Nicol said he struggled to explain how he had become involved in the offending. She said he had been seeking recognition as an organiser rather than financial gain, describing him as isolated and spending long periods online while using drugs. Adeolu Odusote, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said Poklek had been ‘a key cog in a vile trade that oversaw and encouraged the sickening torture of monkeys’. He added that the prosecution had been made possible through extensive cooperation between British and international authorities.

Oct 09, 2026
Danilo Vučić stigao na skup SNS-a uz blinkere koje je njegov otac kritikovao New

Danilo Vučić stigao na skup SNS-a uz blinkere koje je njegov otac kritikovao

Ovako je Vučić pričao o "blinkerima" 2019. godine: Brinem da narod ne kaže što su ovi naprednjaci bahatiInače, Aleksandar Vučić je na sednici Glavnog odbora Srpske napredne stranke u junu 2019. godine kritikovao funkcionere te stranke zbog korišćenje "blinkera".On je tada rekao da je na putu do te sednice video "ni sam ne zna koliko kola" funkcionera te stranke sa "blinkerima". Naveo je i da pravo na "blinkere" na vozilima imaju samo on i još dva čoveka u zemlji, a ne 30 njih."Svaki čovek 'opsuje majku' kad to vidi. Trube sirene, jedan, treći, peti, preko pune linije... Ja nisam imao 'blinker' jer brinem da narod ne kaže 'što su ovi naprednjaci bahati'", rekao je tom prilikom Vučić.

Oct 09, 2026
Hitler Mussolini eletto sindaco in Perù con un partito di centrosinistra New

Hitler Mussolini eletto sindaco in Perù con un partito di centrosinistra

Si chiama Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores, ha 45 anni ed è stato eletto sindaco di Queropalca - un piccolo distretto incastonato tra le Ande peruviane - con il partito di centrosinistra Ahora Nación. Non è l'unico e neppure il primo politico della storia del Perù a portare questo nome: secondo i dati dell'anagrafe peruviana nel paese ci sono quattromila persone che si chiamano Hitler. E alcuni di loro hanno ricoperto importanti incarichi politici. Chi è Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores e come ha vinto le elezioni Il 4 ottobre 2026 Hitler Mussolini ha vinto le elezioni amministrative del distretto di Queropalca, nella provincia di Lauricocha, regione di Huánuco, a nord di Lima. Si tratta di un piccolo territorio montano che, secondo le stime ufficiali del 2024, conta appena 730 abitanti. Ha vinto con 25 voti di scarto: Hitler Mussolini ha preso il 34,54% (229 preferenze) mentre il suo avversario, Gaspar Benilde Osorio Zambrano, si è fermato al 30,77% (187). Simeón Flores si è candidato con il partito di centrosinistra Ahora Nación, contro Renovación Popular Perú, formazione conservatrice. Si tratta di due forze radicate nel paese e con proiezione nazionale: An ha eletto dei rappresentanti sia alla Camera che al Senato, mentre Rpp è stata fondata da Rafael López Aliaga, già sindaco di Lima e candidato alle presidenziali del 2026. Nato a Queropalca il 6 agosto 1981, Hitler Mussolini ha completato gli studi secondari e, secondo la dichiarazione biografica depositata presso le autorità elettorali, dal 2023 al 2026 ha lavorato come dirigente del Grupo de Inversiones Simeon SAC, un'impresa privata con sede nella regione di Huánuco. Prima di candidarsi con il centrosinistra militava in Fuerza Popular, il partito di destra che oggi governa la nazione: la leader e fondatrice è l'attuale Presidente del Perù, Keiko Fujimori, figlia del dittatore di origine giapponese Alberto Fujimori, che ha guidato il paese per dieci anni (dal 1990 al 2000). Hitler Mussolini ha lasciato Fuerza Popular nel 2025. Non solo Hitler Mussolini: gli altri politici con il nome del dittatore nazista Non si tratta del primo Hitler ad aver vinto un'elezione in Perù: nel 2018 Hitler Guesclin Alba Sánchez, esponente del partito di centrodestra Somos Perú, venne eletto sindaco di Yungar, un altro piccolo distretto andino, conquistando il 47,7% dei voti. Aveva già ricoperto lo stesso incarico tra il 2011 e il 2014; durante la campagna elettorale si presentava come il "buon Hitler" e utilizzava lo slogan "Hitler torna". Un altro caso è quello di Hitler Saavedra Casternoque, medico e politico di Somos Perú, eletto al Congresso peruviano nel 2021 come rappresentante della regione di Loreto. È rimasto parlamentare fino alla morte, avvenuta nel settembre del 2024, ad appena 46 anni. Casi analoghi si trovano anche fuori dal Perù: in Ecuador, Hitler Alonso Álvarez Bejarano è sindaco di El Guabo, nella provincia di El Oro. Eletto nel 2019, è stato riconfermato nel 2023 con il movimento politico regionale Sur Unido Regional. Perché in Perù ci sono quasi quattromila persone chiamate Hitler e cosa dice la legge La diffusione del nome Hitler in Perù è stata documentata dal quotidiano locale La República, che nel luglio 2023 ha chiesto informazioni al Registro Nacional de Identificación y Estado Civil (Reniec), l'ente che gestisce l'anagrafe nazionale. Dai dati ufficiali risultava che 3.943 cittadini peruviani portavano il nome Hitler. Tra questi, 99 si chiamavano Adolfo Hitler e altri tre Adolf Hitler; si tratta di dati riferiti al 2023, non ancora aggiornati al 2026. In Perù esiste la consuetudine di attribuire ai figli nomi stranieri, spesso di personaggi storici o di figure celebri, talvolta senza conoscerne pienamente il significato. Lo stesso Hitler Alba Sánchez, l'ex sindaco di Yungar, aveva raccontato che suo padre gli aveva dato quel nome perché all'epoca andavano di moda i nomi stranieri, senza conoscere la storia del dittatore tedesco. Invece, non sappiamo perché i genitori di Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores abbiano scelto proprio questa combinazione. Un tempo il regolamento nazionale sull'anagrafe prevedeva esplicitamente il divieto di attribuire nomi considerati ridicoli, offensivi, contrari alla dignità personale o legati a determinate ideologie politiche. Però questa disposizione è stata  abrogata nel 1998. Tuttavia, la modifica di questa norma è successiva alla nascita di Simeón Flores, dunque il mistero resta. Oggi in Perù è possibile chiedere di cambiare il proprio nome. Secondo il Reniec, chi intende sostituirlo completamente deve avviare un procedimento giudiziario e dimostrare l'esistenza di motivazioni giustificate, come il carattere offensivo del nome o le conseguenze psicologiche che può provocare.

Oct 09, 2026
Bello Figo nega il palpeggiamento in camerino: «Giudicatemi come persona» New

Bello Figo nega il palpeggiamento in camerino: «Giudicatemi come persona»

Il trapper Bello Figo, nome d’arte di Paul Yeboah, ha respinto in tribunale a Bergamo l’accusa di violenza sessuale per un episodio avvenuto nel camerino del locale Vibe di Treviolo (Bergamo). Il 34enne, originario del Ghana e residente a Parma, è imputato per il presunto palpeggiamento del fondoschiena di una ragazza che all’epoca aveva 15 anni. L’episodio contestato risale alla notte tra il 6 e il 7 febbraio 2023. Rispondendo alle domande della pm Giulia Angeleri, dei suoi difensori Enrico Fontana e Giovanni Tarquini e della presidente del collegio Donatella Nava, l’artista ha negato ogni responsabilità. "Vorrei essere giudicato come persona, non come personaggio" ha detto in aula. La presidente ha precisato di non conoscerlo né come artista né come persona e di dover valutare esclusivamente i fatti emersi nel processo. Nel corso dell’udienza, l’imputato ha descritto il funzionamento delle serate e l’accesso al camerino, sostenendo che la gestione degli ingressi spettasse alla sicurezza del locale. La giovane e un’amica avevano riferito di essere state spinte da un bodyguard a entrare nell’area riservata. "Se è così mi dissocio, ma non mi è mai successo che un bodyguard buttasse dentro qualcuno in camerino", ha dichiarato Bello Figo, aggiungendo di non occuparsi della selezione degli ospiti. Prima di lui aveva testimoniato un 22enne di Treviolo, amico dell’altra ragazza, che ha raccontato di aver visto le due giovani uscire dal camerino in lacrime. Dopo aver contattato una delle due tramite Instagram, il ragazzo avrebbe appreso del presunto palpeggiamento e si sarebbe rivolto ai carabinieri. L’imputato ha contestato anche questo passaggio: secondo la sua versione, le ragazze erano serene e lui le aveva salutate senza notare pianti o particolari segnali di disagio. Durante l’esame è stata richiamata anche una frase pronunciata da Bello Figo in un video, riferita alle ragazze interessate soltanto a scattare fotografie e ad andarsene senza "assaggiare". Il trapper ha sostenuto che si trattasse del linguaggio ironico e provocatorio del suo personaggio e che il filmato fosse stato registrato prima del concerto, quindi non riferibile alla quindicenne. Sollecitato dalla presidente sul significato dell’espressione, ha parlato genericamente dei rapporti tra persone. Bello Figo ha inoltre dichiarato di non conoscere l’età della ragazza e di averla appresa soltanto dalla denuncia. Ha negato di aver sentito la frase "carne fresca", che la giovane avrebbe attribuito al bodyguard, e ha respinto con decisione il nucleo dell’accusa: "Non ho assolutamente" toccato la ragazza. Ha ricordato anche di averle scritto alle 4.02 per invitarla a raggiungerlo in un altro locale dopo la serata, senza che lei accettasse. Nel processo è stata ascoltata anche la fidanzata dell’imputato, che ha riferito di essere uscita dal camerino insieme alle altre due persone senza averle viste piangere. Una fotografia pubblicata sui social dal trapper aveva inoltre provocato numerosi attacchi nei suoi confronti. Bello Figo ha parlato degli insulti ricevuti online, compresi quelli di matrice razzista, e ha dichiarato di aver risarcito con circa 2500 euro la persona offesa per il danno morale. La decisione spetterà al collegio, chiamato a valutare la coerenza delle testimonianze e gli altri elementi raccolti nel procedimento.

Oct 09, 2026