US President Donald Trump and ABC reporter Rachel Scott had a tense exchange after the journalist questioned him about his proposal to give American adults $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterm elections.

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The exchange took place on September 10 after Trump arrived in Dallas, Texas, to attend a Republican convention. Scott questioned the president about the proposed payments and how they would fit into the country’s huge national debt.

Scott asked:

“Mr. President, on the checks: The U.S. is still $40 trillion in debt. If your economic policies are working, why do you need an incentive for people to turn out to vote?”

Trump rejected the suggestion that the proposed payments were designed to encourage Americans to vote for Republican candidates.

“I didn’t do it for turning out the vote, I did it as a reward for people having to put up with five years and four years of a horrible situation caused by Biden,” Trump replied. “You look at the border, you look at the crime…. It’s almost a reward for the people having to put up with Biden’s policies.”

Scott attempted to ask a follow-up question, saying, “But you also offered checks through—”, but Trump interrupted her.

“Not you. Not you!” Trump said. “Hey, not you.”

He then criticised ABC, telling the reporter, “Your network … you’re the worst.”
The tense exchange came after Trump announced a proposal under which every adult American would receive a $5,000 payment if Republicans maintain control of both the House and Senate following the November midterm elections.

Trump has described the proposed payment as a reward for Americans rather than an incentive for them to vote for Republican candidates.

The proposal remains a campaign pledge and, based on the information available in the report, has not been established as an authorised or funded federal programme.

Trump has previously had tense exchanges with journalists, including Rachel Scott. Other reported confrontations have involved CNN reporters Kristen Holmes and Kaitlan Collins, as well as Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey.

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Police in Bangkok, Thailand, have arrested a 51-year-old man, Sutthichai Boonlert, following an incident involving animal cruelty and trespassing at a residential property.

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The arrest occurred after a local resident, Bobby Anong, reviewed security camera footage and alerted law enforcement.

According to police reports, security footage captured from September 7, 2026, showed Boonlert entering a private outdoor fish pond in the Thung Song Hong district. Pond owner Bobby Anong discovered the intruder, confronted him, and reported the incident to local authorities after the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle.

Investigating officers located and apprehended Boonlert on September 10 near the Chiang Kong Lak Si area. Following his arrest, police confirmed that the suspect confessed to the actions and disclosed a history of similar offenses.

Police Colonel Yutthasil Karin, superintendent of the Thung Song Hong Police Station, stated that the suspect faces multiple criminal counts.

“He faces charges including trespassing, property damage, acts causing public disgrace and animal cruelty. The owner has also confirmed that they wish to pursue legal action.”

During police questioning, Boonlert claimed he was under the influence of narcotics during the incident. Explaining his actions to investigators, he stated:

“I have done similar things with other fish in the past, but koi were tougher and less painful.”

“Years ago, I also did something similar with a pregnant dog, and I was arrested by Bang Khen district police. I have even used dolls that I found in rubbish piles.”

The pond owner noted that he had recently adjusted his security cameras after several of his long-term koi fish died under suspicious circumstances, exhibiting unexplained physical injuries.

“I’m grateful to the police for catching him. I was worried because he uses drugs and carries a knife, so he could hurt someone, especially women or children. What makes it even more frightening is that he was bold enough to sexually abuse a fish.”

Following the arrest, the homeowner confirmed plans to install protective fencing around the property to secure the area. The suspect remains in police custody pending formal judicial proceedings.

A 20-year-old woman has tragically died after suffering three cardiac arrests while taking part in a half marathon.

Juliana Ávila Saouda reportedly collapsed while running the 13-mile, or 21-kilometre, race after suffering a heart attack during the event.

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According to Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez, Juliana suffered three cardiac arrests and was resuscitated three times as efforts were made to save her life.

She was rushed to Hospital General de Medellín for emergency treatment but sadly died at around 6:30pm the following day.

More than 3,000 people reportedly took part in the sporting event.

Before her tragic death, Juliana had graduated from the Anglo Colombian School in 2024 and was studying biomedical engineering at the University of the Andes in Bogotá. She was also studying financial administration as part of her degree.

Juliana was known to be a keen runner and had previously completed the Allianz 15K race in Bogotá as well as the Women’s Race in Madrid.

Mayor Gutiérrez, who said he knew Juliana personally, revealed that he had been in contact with her family and was praying for her following her collapse.

He said: “Juliana, 20 years old, had three cardiac arrests.

“I was in contact with her family, praying for her.

“It was a very complex situation.”

“It saddens me greatly that in such a beautiful event she had a serious health problem: three heart attacks and three resuscitations.

“She was well treated at the General Hospital.

“Sadly she is no longer with us.”

Two people have reportedly been rescued after a plane was forced to make an emergency landing in the Black Sea following an engine failure.

The incident occurred on September 9 in Batumi, Georgia, as the aircraft was taking off for Ordu-Giresun Airport in northern Turkey.

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According to reports, the plane developed an engine problem while in the air, prompting the crew to contact the control tower at Rize-Artvin Airport as they attempted to make an emergency landing.

However, the aircraft was unable to reach the runway and was eventually forced to ditch in the Black Sea, reportedly around four nautical miles from the coast.

Following the emergency alert, the Turkish Coast Guard launched a rescue operation. A vessel, two boats and a diving team were reportedly deployed to the area to assist those involved in the incident.

A former teacher has been convicted after admitting to engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old pupil while working at a school in Southampton, England.

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Bronwen James, 30, was convicted at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday, September 9, after being found guilty of three counts of sexual activity with the teenage pupil during her time at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire.

The court heard that James initially developed a flirtatious relationship with the student in the classroom before the pair began communicating through Snapchat.

According to evidence presented during the proceedings, their relationship later moved beyond social media. James reportedly drove the teenager to Weston Shore in Southampton, where the two kissed inside her car.

The teenager later went to James’ home, where they watched television before going into her bedroom, where they had sex.

James had previously pleaded guilty to several offences involving other pupils. These included four counts of engaging in sexual activity and one count of sexual communication with another schoolgirl.

She also admitted two charges of sexual activity, one count of sexual communication and making an indecent photograph of a child involving a second schoolgirl.

During the trial, prosecutor Edward Culver told the court that another student had shown a teacher text messages that James and the teenage boy had allegedly exchanged.

He told the trial: “They suggested a s£xually-charged relationship; he was named as ‘number 8’ in the messages as a cover, him being the eighth man she had slept with. Her photo was visible on the phone screen.”

Mr Culver further described James’ conduct, saying: “She acted not only in an unprofessional and overfamiliar way, but failed to recognise any boundaries, exploiting her position to engage in sexual activity with one of her young students.”

The court also heard about the teenager’s account during a police interview. He said he had been “groomed” by James.

He claimed she would “slip him vapes” in his coursework and said she wanted him to call her “miss” when they were alone.

Bethany Adams, representing the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “James manipulated her victims with calculated precision, exploiting her position of authority to isolate them and normalise the abuse.

“This was not a lapse in judgment; it was a sustained pattern of predatory behaviour against children in her care.”

James has been remanded in custody and is expected to return to Winchester Crown Court on Monday, when a date for her sentencing will be determined

Adult film producer and performer Lulu LoveBottom, whose real name was reportedly Lucas Drake, has died by suicide at the age of 31.

Drake was reportedly found dead at his apartment in Los Angeles on Monday, September 7, after law enforcement and emergency responders were called to the location.

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A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department said a medical call involving an adult male prompted the dispatch of an engine and rescue units. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and was not taken to a hospital.

The Los Angeles Police Department is reportedly handling the death investigation.

Before his death, Drake shared an emotional final message on Instagram in which he appeared to say goodbye to his loved ones.

His final post read:

“I love you and I’m sorry I was unable to make it to the end. GOODBYE FOREVER. Love, LuLu.”

A close friend of Drake also reportedly confirmed that he had died.

According to reports, Drake had been open about his struggles and emotions before his death, with his final message suggesting that he had been deeply hurt by someone close to him.

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A 13-year-old Junior Secondary School (JSS) student of Ihyau El-Burhan Academy in Phase 3, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhassan Jamil, has died after being swept away by flood.

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The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, September 9, as the teenager was reportedly on his way to school with his father, Jamil Maikasuwa.

Narrating the incident, Maikasuwa told Daily Trust that he had picked up his son on his motorcycle and was taking him to school when they reached a double-cell culvert.

He said the floodwater was moving at high speed, prompting him to apply the brakes. However, his son, who was sitting behind him, reportedly jumped from the motorcycle out of fear and fell into the flood.

Maikasuwa said he immediately pushed the motorcycle aside and attempted to save his son, but the strong current swept the teenager away.

He said:

“Upon discovering that the flood water was coming on high speed, I applied brake but my son, out of fear, jumped from the bike and suddenly fell into the flood water. And immediately when I discovered he jumped down from the bike, I quickly pushed the bike aside and tried to grab his hand in order to save him but unfortunately, the flood water swept him away,”

Maikasuwa, who serves as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the council on Domestic Affairs, said his son’s body had not been recovered at the time of the report.

He disclosed that fishermen and divers had been mobilised to search for the teenager.

According to him, some residents living close to the riverbank claimed they had seen what appeared to be the boy’s body floating in the water with his school bag still strapped to his back.

He said:

“Actually, my son’s corpse is yet to be recovered, even though some residents whose houses are close to the river bank said they discovered the corpse with his school bag strapped to his back floating. We hope that the corpse will be recovered so we can give him a befitting burial,”

A Liberian girl identified as Blessing M. Williams has attracted attention on social media after sharing her WAEC result, which reportedly shows that she received F9 grades across the subjects she took.

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In a screenshot of the result shared online, Blessing appeared to have failed her science-related subjects as well as other courses listed on the result.

Despite the outcome, she chose to express gratitude to God rather than dwell on the grades she received.

Sharing the screenshot, Blessing wrote:

“Lord, I’m forever grateful call me unstoppable blessing till October 17”

The post has since circulated on social media, with people reacting to her positive attitude despite the disappointing examination result.

An Italian Catholic priest, Father Sandro Ferretto, has reportedly left the priesthood and married a Kenyan woman after years of living a celibate life as a Catholic priest.

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Ferretto previously served as a Catholic parish priest in Kasiela and Mochongoi in Baringo County, Kenya, where he carried out missionary work and became familiar with the local community.

It was during his time in the region that he reportedly met Sharon Jepng’ok, a Tugen woman and daughter of former councillor John Wendot.

According to reports, Ferretto and Sharon eventually developed a romantic relationship after meeting during his missionary work in the area.

The former priest has now married Sharon in a traditional wedding ceremony held at Seretion Village in Kasiela, Baringo South.

The marriage marks a major change in Ferretto’s life after spending years serving as a Catholic priest, a role that required him to observe celibacy.

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Former Catholic priest Father Sandro, also known as Sandro Ferretto, has left the priesthood and married his partner, Sharon Jepngok, a Tugen woman from Baringo South.

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A man identified as Justin Smith has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend, Dianna Brice, who was 14 weeks pregnant when she was killed.

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Brice disappeared in March 2021 after she was reportedly last seen leaving a laundromat while crying and getting into Smith’s car.

Six days later, her body was discovered wrapped in rubbish bags and buried among debris on an abandoned lot.

According to prosecutors, Smith murdered Brice inside his vehicle before seeking help from his best friend, Tylydia Garnett, to dispose of her body and destroy evidence connected to the killing.

Investigators said phone records placed Smith and Garnett at a garage following the murder. Surveillance footage allegedly showed Garnett visiting a petrol station to purchase a container of fuel.

Prosecutors also presented surveillance footage showing Smith and Garnett loading a heavy object into the back of Garnett’s vehicle.

Brice’s blood was later discovered inside the boot of the car, according to investigators.

After dumping Brice’s body, Smith reportedly set his own vehicle on fire in an attempt to destroy evidence. Investigators later recovered cartridge casings from the burned-out car that matched a casing found in Brice’s clothing.

Smith and Garnett reportedly fled to Miami on the same day Brice was killed.
Four years on the run

Smith remained a fugitive for approximately four years before he was arrested in March 2025.

He was eventually taken into custody after being stopped by police in Atlanta, Georgia.

A jury later convicted Smith of first-degree murder, third-degree murder of an unborn child, arson, conspiracy to commit arson, firearms offences, tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse.

He has now been sentenced to mandatory life imprisonment without parole, followed by an additional 40 to 80 years for the other convictions.

Garnett, who prosecutors said assisted Smith after the killing, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit arson, tampering with evidence, hindering apprehension and abuse of a corpse.

She has already been sentenced and is currently on probation.

Brice was already a mother to her four-year-old son, AJ, at the time of her death.