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A former Colombian p0rn star has been elected in Colombia on a platform of fighting for the rights of adult-content creators.Deyci Alejandra Omana Ortiz, who was known as Amaranta Hank in X-rated circles, was sworn in as a senator for the left-wing Historic Pact party in Bogotá on Monday, the Colombian outlet La Opinión reported.Ortiz, 33, was a former journalist who became a p0rn star in 2017 before leaving the industry two years later, turning to politics.She was elected in March in the Norte de Santander region and is now working to guarantee social security rights for adult-content creators.Ortiz has claimed people working in the adult industry need legal protections to prevent exploitation by companies and agencies.“These women have been unprotected by the state be...

US President Donald Trump has disclosed that he is considering launching an attack on Iran on a scale beyond all previous attacks following the U.S. military’s 12th day of consecutive strikes on Wednesday.The president told Axios that he is “considering a massive attack” against the country that would be “bigger than ever before.”"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," Trump said.Trump added that Israel would join the US military's operation if he asked, but said that the US does not need the help in order to carry out the strikes he is considering.Addressing the attempts to revive talks to end the conflict, Trump said that the Iranian regime has not "received enough pain yet."Earlier on Thurs...

United States Senator Ted Cruz has accused Nigerian officials of responding to persecution of Christians in Nigeria by launching a public relations campaign instead of addressing the underlying security and religious freedom issues.‎‎Cruz said this on X on Wednesday, July 22, while reacting to recent developments surrounding U.S. congressional action on Nigeria.‎‎He wrote: "Nigerian officials have created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians and religious minorities by imposing blasphemy and Sharia laws and looking the other way at jihadist atrocities. "The U.S. government knows the Nigerian officials responsible for these policies. I have been pushing my bill to sanction them, and President Trump has even ordered military action."‎‎The Republican lawmaker ...

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has claimed that he did not own a personal house throughout his eight-year tenure as the governor of Osun State. Addressing supporters in a video circulated on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the former Minister of Interior stated he resided in a friend’s home for the duration of his 2010–2018 tenure. Aregbesola declared himself the first Nigerian governor to govern for two terms without personal property, inviting public scrutiny of his claim. [1, 2]“I’m the first governor in Nigeria to govern a state for eight years without owning a house of my own. I stayed in my friend’s house for eight years as governor in my fatherland. Whoever says what I’m saying is not true should come out a...

Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala has said his past remarks against President Bola Tinubu should no longer dominate public discourse, describing them as “baseless” in the context of current realities while insisting they were never false.Bwala spoke on Wednesday night, July 22, during an appearance on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*, where he sparred with anchor Seun Okinbaloye over comments he made about Tinubu before joining the administration.The presidential aide expressed surprise that the presenter continued to revisit his previous statements instead of discussing pressing issues affecting the nation.“The first person that started asking me this question was you, and you have done that more than five times. Are you not tired? They are completely inconsequential ...

The United Kingdom has released an updated list of prohibited and restricted items for travellers entering the country in 2026, warning that customs officials will seize banned goods at the border. The revised guidance, issued under the UK’s border and customs regulations, details items that are completely prohibited as well as those that require special permits or licenses before importation. Authorities said the restrictions are aimed at protecting public safety, public health, the environment and wildlife. Items banned from entry include controlled drugs, offensive weapons such as flick knives, and self-defence sprays like pepper spray and CS gas. Also prohibited are endangered animal and plant species, rough diamonds, and indecent or obscene materials, including ...