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Gaddafi's Son Killed, Epstein's Putin Pursuit, and Other Global Headlines
Saif al Islam Gaddafi, the son of the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, was reportedly shot dead on Tuesday in Libya, according to officials. The 53-year-old was killed in a "direct confrontation" with four armed men who broke into his home in Zintan, south-west of Tripoli, his office said in a statement. His lawyer, Khalil, confirmed the death. Saif al Islam Gaddafi held no official position but was once considered a powerful figure in Libya after his father, who ruled for over four decades.
In other news, newly released emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein's repeated attempts to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The emails, dating back to 2013, show Epstein making several bids to meet Putin through former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland, according to Sky News. While Putin's name appears over 1,000 times in the files, there is no evidence the two ever met, and his inclusion does not imply any wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, in Norway, Marius Borg Hoiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, denied rape allegations during his trial. Hoiby, who could face years in prison if convicted, broke down in court, stating that his mother's position meant he had "an extreme need for affirmation." He denied that videos found on his phone depicted acts of rape.
In Bulgaria, prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the secret filming of women at beauty salons. Hundreds of women, including minors as young as 15, were filmed during intimate cosmetic procedures, such as laser hair removal, without their consent, according to Euronews. The footage was then distributed on pornographic websites. Victims include public figures such as a judge, a prosecutor, journalists, and daughters of a regional governor and a police officer. Some recordings date back to 2023.
Euronews also reported that Storm Leonardo battered Andalucía, Spain, causing floods and mass evacuations.
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