Kneecap rapper bailed over terror charge

President Trump's family is promoting a new "all-American" smartphone, the Trump Mobile T1, but experts are skeptical about its actual origins. Supply chain analysts suspect the device is likely manufactured in Asia, particularly China, which dominates global smartphone production. The claim of being "proudly designed and built in the United States" is under scrutiny as details about suppliers remain unclear.

Editor’s Note: This story taps into broader debates about manufacturing transparency and "Made in the USA" claims—especially when they come from a president who’s made domestic production a key talking point. If the phone is indeed made overseas, it could undermine the administration’s economic messaging and fuel criticism about hypocrisy in trade policies. For consumers, it’s a reminder to question branding claims, even (or especially) when they come from high-profile figures.

A brazen robbery unfolded in Hong Kong’s upscale Tsim Sha Tsui district when a masked thief tied up a shop assistant, knocked her unconscious, and escaped with luxury Hermès bags and a Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worth nearly HK$3 million. The suspect, described as heavyset and wearing a black hat, posed as a customer before attacking the 49-year-old victim shortly after she opened the boutique.

Editor’s Note: High-value retail thefts like this aren’t just about the financial loss—they shake confidence in safety, especially in luxury hubs where security is often assumed to be tight. It also highlights the risks faced by retail workers, even in affluent areas. For locals and tourists alike, it’s a stark reminder that flashy shopping districts aren’t immune to bold, violent crimes.

Manchester City is kicking off their Club World Cup campaign against Wydad AC in a match starting at 5pm BST (12pm EDT). Pep Guardiola is emphasizing squad rotation, saying everyone will get a chance as the long season unfolds.

Editor’s Note: For football fans, this is a chance to see one of Europe’s top teams take on a global stage. Guardiola’s comments suggest we might see some fresh faces or tactical experiments, making it an intriguing watch—even if it’s not a high-stakes knockout game yet.

A Hong Kong court has temporarily lifted a work ban on Aggressive Construction Company, a contractor tied to five worker deaths across three separate accidents. While two of their six contracts were canceled, the firm can keep operating for now after winning a legal reprieve—despite public safety concerns.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic back-and-forth—it’s about whether a company with a deadly track record should keep building while investigations unfold. The court’s call raises tough questions: How much risk is too much? And who’s really accountable when workers don’t come home? For Hong Kong, where construction safety has long been under scrutiny, it’s a tense moment.

An off-duty Toronto police officer won’t serve jail time after being convicted of assaulting a teenager during a botched online sale arranged through Kijiji. Instead, he received a suspended sentence and a year of probation—a decision that’s likely to stir debate about accountability, especially when it involves law enforcement.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another assault case—it involves a cop, which raises bigger questions about whether the justice system holds officers to the same standard as everyone else. The fact that it stemmed from something as mundane as a failed online sale makes it even more unsettling. People will be watching to see if this fuels further scrutiny of how police are treated in court.