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Prince William Receives Family Support at Tusk Conservation Awards

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Prince William was joined by several members of his family at the Tusk Conservation Awards, where Zara Tindall and Diana’s nieces, Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza Spencer, came out to show their support.

The 44-year-old Prince of Wales arrived at The Raffles Hotel in central London on Wednesday evening wearing a smart black tuxedo. The glittering ceremony honoured some of Africa’s leading conservationists for their work protecting endangered wildlife and threatened habitats.

Although the Princess of Wales was not pictured at the event, William had no shortage of royal backing. Zara, 45, joined Lady Amelia and Lady Eliza, also 34, at the star-studded gathering.

The glamorous Spencer twins, daughters of Diana’s younger brother Earl Spencer, made a striking entrance in contrasting metallic gowns. One chose a shimmering gold design, while the other opted for a dazzling silver look.

The sisters, who have become familiar faces on London’s social circuit, posed for photographs alongside guests celebrating the conservationists working to protect Africa’s wildlife and natural landscapes.

Zara, the daughter of Princess Anne and one of William’s cousins, also attended the prestigious ceremony, contributing to the strong family presence on the night.

Among the other notable guests were the Marchioness of Bath, comedian John Bishop and Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden. Television presenter and wildlife expert Liz Bonnin hosted the awards.

The Prince of Wales, 44, arrived at the event on Wednesday night in a dapper black tuxedo for the glittering ceremony at The Raffles Hotel in central London

The Prince of Wales, 44, arrived at The Raffles Hotel in central London on Wednesday evening in a smart black tuxedo for the glittering ceremony

The glamorous Spencer twins, who are the daughters of Diana's younger brother Earl Spencer, made sure to turn heads as they arrived in contrasting metallic gowns, with one opting for shimmering gold and the other dazzling in silver

The glamorous Spencer twins, daughters of Diana’s younger brother Earl Spencer, turned heads in contrasting metallic gowns, with one wearing shimmering gold and the other dazzling silver

Zara Tindall was also spotted at the annual event to support her cousin Prince William

Zara Tindall attended the annual event to support her cousin, Prince William

William, who has spent years championing environmental protection, appeared relaxed as he spoke with guests and conservationists at the 14th annual awards.

Among those he met was John Kamanga, executive director of Kenya’s South Rift Association of Landowners. The organisation works with local communities to protect wildlife and the landscapes that sustain them.

The Prince has served as Tusk’s Royal Patron since 2005, making the charity’s mission to protect Africa’s wildlife and support conservation communities a defining part of his public work.

William helped establish the awards in 2013. They honour people who have devoted their lives to preserving Africa’s natural heritage, often in dangerous and exceptionally difficult conditions.

Since the awards began, 61 winners have received more than £2 million in grants for their conservation projects. Those initiatives have helped protect more than 60 species across 23 African countries.

At this year’s ceremony, £225,000 in grants will be distributed across three categories. They include the Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, which recognises an individual who has made an outstanding long-term contribution to wildlife protection.

The other honours are the Tusk Award for Conservation in Africa, celebrating an emerging conservation leader, and the Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award, which recognises the bravery and dedication of those protecting endangered animals on the front line.

The event was especially meaningful for two previous winners, John Kamanga of Kenya and Amos Gwema of Zimbabwe. Both were able to attend the celebrations in person after receiving their awards virtually during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

The Prince of Wales, Royal Patron of Tusk, delivers a speech at the 14th annual Tusk Conservation Awards

The Prince of Wales, Royal Patron of Tusk, delivers a speech at the 14th annual Tusk Conservation Awards

Previous winner, John Kamanga, from Kenya and the Executive Director of the South Rift Association of Landowners with an award

Previous winner John Kamanga of Kenya, executive director of the South Rift Association of Landowners, with his award

Prince William speaks to Amos Gwema, Principal Intelligence Officer of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

Prince William speaks with Amos Gwema, principal intelligence officer of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority

Tusk Founder Charlie Mayhew OBE and Prince Wiliam, Prince of Wales attends the 2026 Tusk Conservation Awards at Raffles

Tusk founder Charlie Mayhew OBE and Prince William attend the 2026 Tusk Conservation Awards at Raffles

The pair were invited to London for this year’s ceremony, six years after their original victories. William was photographed speaking with Mr Kamanga during the evening.

The Prince’s commitment to conservation spans more than two decades. During that time, he has supported efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species.

In addition to his work with Tusk, William founded United for Wildlife in 2013 to help tackle wildlife trafficking. He later launched the Earthshot Prize, an ambitious initiative that rewards innovative solutions to some of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges.

32-Year-Old Billionaire Plans Lawsuit Against Ex Over Drug Claims

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A wealthy technology investor who also works as a DJ says she is preparing a defamation lawsuit against her former girlfriend, a television actress, after a series of explosive allegations surfaced during their breakup, according to court documents.

Lucy Guo, 32, an AI entrepreneur once described as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, told a federal court that she intended to take legal action against British actress Wallis Day, also 32.

The bitter end to their relationship was outlined in a petition filed by Guo in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The application seeks permission to subpoena Meta, the parent company of Instagram, for information about a post allegedly shared by Day.

Guo is seeking details about how widely the Instagram content circulated. In her declaration, she described Day’s post as defamatory and said she planned to pursue a claim in the UK.

The filing said Guo had uploaded an Instagram story promoting her latest single and remix, “Done with your ex.” The post reportedly included the caption: “fun fact: I broke up with my ex the night we made this”.

Day, who appeared in the CW series Batwoman and has about 425,000 followers, allegedly reposted the message with a caption accusing Guo of trying to make her sign a prenup, arriving intoxicated and attempting to have sex after she had refused, and taking hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of her belongings in an effort to pressure her into signing a nondisclosure agreement.

According to the court papers, Day’s post went on to accuse Guo of being “dangerous” and alleged that she had once prevented emergency responders from entering her home while someone was dying because drugs were present. The message also included the hashtag “#narcissist.”

Guo rejected the allegations, calling the Instagram story “replete with falsehoods.” In a statement to the Daily Mail, she said: “I categorically deny these allegations. They are false, deeply damaging, and do not reflect what occurred.”

Lucy Guo, a 32-year-old AI entrepreneur who was once lauded as the world¿s youngest self-made female billionaire, said she planned to take legal action against her ex, according to court filings

Lucy Guo, a 32-year-old AI entrepreneur once described as the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, says court filings show she plans to take legal action against her former girlfriend

Wallis Day, who starred in the CW TV show Batwoman and has 425,000 followers, is accused of sharing a defamatory post to Instagram, according to court filings

Wallis Day, known for her role in the CW series Batwoman, is accused in court papers of sharing a defamatory Instagram post with her 425,000 followers

Included in the court filings is an apparent screenshot of a post that Guo alleges Day shared after their relationship imploded. Guo denies the claims made in the post and says in the declaration it is the basis of a defamation suit she is planning to file

The filings include what appears to be a screenshot of a post Guo says Day shared after their relationship ended. Guo denies the allegations and says the post forms the basis of a planned defamation case

“My legal team is addressing this matter through the appropriate channels, and I intend to vigorously defend my reputation,” Guo continued. “Any suggestion that the current US proceedings are irrelevant is misplaced; they are a legitimate and necessary means of obtaining information directly relevant to the intended UK claim.”

The Daily Mail has contacted Day for comment. A Meta spokesperson said the company’s 49 percent stake in Scale AI would not influence how it responds to the request, adding: “Meta discloses account records solely in accordance with our terms of service and applicable law.”

Guo, whose fortune Forbes estimates at $1.5 billion, described the allegation involving emergency services as the “most offensive statement,” insisting it was completely untrue.

“I never refused to let emergency services into my house to help anyone, let alone when someone was dying,” she said in the declaration.

The planned legal action follows what Guo characterizes as a particularly acrimonious breakup.

The court documents state that Guo and Day began dating in July 2025, with Guo ending the relationship in February 2026.

“Thereafter, Day sought, unsuccessfully, to obtain hundreds of thousands of dollars from me,” Guo alleged in the filing.

Guo wants access to a digital record from Meta that could help determine the potential scale of any damages if a court eventually rules in her favor.

Court documents reveal that Guo is requesting permission for a subpoena seeking 18 categories of information from Meta, including the identity and location of people who viewed Day¿s Instagram story

The proposed subpoena seeks 18 categories of information from Meta, including the identities and locations of people who viewed Day’s Instagram story

According to the court papers she also wants the tech giant to disclose when the post was uploaded and removed, who was able to access it, and how many times it was viewed

Guo is also asking Meta to disclose when the post was uploaded and removed, who could access it and how many times it was viewed

Forbes estimates Guo's net worth to be $1.5billion. The bulk of her fortune came from a stake in the data company Scale AI, which she co-founded

Forbes values Guo’s fortune at $1.5 billion, with much of her wealth tied to her stake in Scale AI, the data company she co-founded

The subpoena request covers the timing of the story, its audience and the number of views, likes, shares and reposts it received.

Guo is also seeking information showing how many followers each woman had before and after the post was published.

That geographic data could prove significant if Guo brings her case in Britain. Under UK defamation law, the number and location of people who saw an allegedly defamatory statement can help establish whether it caused serious reputational harm.

The filing again requests data on the follower totals of both women before and after the publication.

Guo submitted the application ex parte, meaning a judge may review it without Day’s lawyers present to challenge the request.

The move has prompted questions from legal observers because both women already have legal representation and have been corresponding about the dispute.

Eric Goldman, a law professor at Santa Clara University, said Day’s lawyers could be caught off guard by the application.

“Doing an ex parte proceeding when you know the other side has lawyers involved is just not great,” he said. “It might be proper, but it still is uncomfortable.”

Raised in Fremont, California, Guo taught herself to code as a child and later dropped out of Carnegie Mellon University to accept a $100,000 Peter Thiel fellowship

Guo grew up in Fremont, California, taught herself programming as a child and later left Carnegie Mellon University after receiving a $100,000 Peter Thiel fellowship

Day attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School and the Arts Educational Schools in London before finding fame on shows including the DC Comics show Krypton

Day studied at the Sylvia Young Theatre School and the Arts Educational Schools in London before appearing in productions including the DC Comics series Krypton

Guo is an unapologetic nightlife enthusiast who once boasted that there was nothing to stop her simultaneously being a CEO, an investor and DJing until 2am

A committed nightlife fan, Guo has said she sees no conflict in being a CEO, investor and DJ who continues performing until 2am

Goldman said that without opposing lawyers present to argue that the request was overly broad, a judge might “just gloss over” the extent of the information being sought.

Guo’s attorneys at Los Angeles firm Kinsella Holley Iser Kump Steinsapir have characterized the requests as narrowly focused.

The case also highlights the contrasting standards for defamation claims in the United States and the United Kingdom.

As a public figure in the US, Guo would generally need to show that Day acted with “actual malice” — either knowing the statements were false or publishing them with reckless disregard for whether they were true.

UK law is generally more claimant-friendly in this area. If a defendant relies on the statutory defense of truth, they typically must prove that the allegedly defamatory statements were substantially true.

Guo has retained prominent British solicitor Paul Tweed, who says he has worked on several hundred high-profile defamation cases.

At the time of the US filing, no substantive defamation lawsuit had been lodged in Britain.

The dispute is the latest dramatic chapter in Guo’s unconventional rise through Silicon Valley.

Raised in Fremont, California, she learned to code as a child before leaving Carnegie Mellon University to accept a $100,000 fellowship from Peter Thiel. She later became Snapchat’s first female designer and co-founded Scale AI in 2016, a company that helps clients label and organize raw data.

After departing Scale AI two years later, Guo retained a stake that ultimately became the foundation of her vast fortune.

Despite her wealth, Guo has never closely followed the traditional image of a Silicon Valley executive.

An avid runner and enthusiastic participant in nightlife, she once told Out magazine: “You can be a CEO and an investor and DJ until 2am. You can care deeply about your work and still have a huge, weird, fun life outside of it.”

Trump Warns Democrats and Claims U.S. “Won” Iran War in Veterans Day Speech

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ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — President Trump declared victory in the war with Iran and dedicated his proposed memorial arch to American service members during a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday.

“To every veteran here at Arlington and across the nation, we offer our highest salute,” the president said, describing veterans as a “guiding light” for the country.

Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and saluted the Americans who gave their lives in service to the nation.

While much of his Veterans Day address honored those who served, the president also delivered a warning aimed at what he described as internal threats.

Trump did not directly name the incoming Democratic majority in Congress, whose members have threatened to subpoena and jail officials in his administration and members of his family. But he appeared to be referring to them when he cautioned against people who could harm the United States with their “horrible ideology.”

“We’re not going to allow anyone to hurt or damage our country with bad, foolish, horrible ideology. We’re not going to let it happen. And everyone knows what I mean,” the president said.

The pointed remarks came as Trump’s White House counsel warned the incoming chairman of the House Oversight Committee. The exchange reflects new Chief of Staff Stephen Miller’s hard-line approach to Washington’s shifting balance of power.

Trump also addressed his proposal to build a memorial arch on a tract of land between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.

“We’re going to dedicate a magnificent triumphal arch to our veterans,” he said. “They’ve been waiting for it for 200 years.”

His confidence came as nine members of the Kennedy political dynasty asked a judge on Tuesday to block the project. They argued that the planned 250-foot structure would cast a shadow over their relatives’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery.

The proposed arch faces several lawsuits, and a federal judge has paused construction while the legal challenges move through the courts.

The president also spoke about the country’s ongoing conflict with Iran.

He offered particular praise to veterans “working to ensure the world’s number one sponsor of state terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, will never have a nuclear weapon.”

“We won,” Trump said of the conflict. “It’s just a question of when we end it. I want to make sure we have a total victory, not a 93 percent victory.”

On Monday, Trump said the Iran war was “effectively over” from a military standpoint. He said, however, that the United States would continue isolating Tehran economically through measures including a naval blockade and a newly announced effort to cut off overland trade routes.

Trump said the strategy would help protect American allies in the region.

First lady Melania Trump and Vice President Vance joined the president for the national holiday. Veterans Secretary Doug Collins served as host.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who had just survived an effort by the House to impeach him, sat in the front row. Collins greeted him with a fist bump, while Trump praised Hegseth to loud cheers from the veterans in attendance.

“I had a feeling that would happen,” Trump said of the crowd’s reaction. “He’s done a fantastic job. He loves you and protects you.”

The president also recognized veterans in the audience, including 103-year-old World War II Army veteran Jack Myers, who received loud cheers and a standing ovation. Myers, a Hagerstown, Maryland, resident, is recognized as the last known surviving veteran of the U.S. Army’s 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion.

Jack Sabàto, Son of Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Virginia Madsen, Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run

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Jack Sabàto, the son of General Hospital actor Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen, has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Alaska.

The 32-year-old actor faces a felony charge of failing to render assistance after an accident involving death or injury, along with a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene, court records show. It remains unclear whether he has entered a plea.

According to Anchorage police, Jack allegedly struck 42-year-old pedestrian Carl Simmonds with a Chevrolet Tahoe at an intersection on Nov. 9. Police said he then left the area, and Simmonds was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators later traced the Diminished Capacity actor’s SUV through surveillance footage, according to charging documents cited by KTUU.

The documents state that officers found the vehicle at Jack’s workplace with “fresh damage to the right front corner that was consistent with a pedestrian strike.”

Several hours later, Jack contacted police and reported that he had hit an animal. He also told officers he wanted to speak with them, according to the charging documents.

In the documents, Jack said he had been driving home after “doing late-night DoorDashing” when he turned and “something suddenly appeared in the road.” He said his headlights then went out.

Jack said he realized he had hit “something,” but was afraid to stop and investigate because he did not have auto insurance, according to the documents; he also said he “knew the worst.”

Jack was arrested and remains held at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. During his Nov. 10 arraignment, he told a judge that he had been working as an Amazon delivery driver and had no savings, according to TMZ.

His bail was set at $5,000, and jail records indicate that he remains in custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 12.

Antonio told TMZ that his family “is digesting this horrible news” and requested privacy.

The Melrose Place alum addressed the case in a Nov. 11 Instagram post, writing, “As a father, my love for my children remains unconditional, and my priority is the well-being of my family.”

“I also wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the gentleman who tragically lost his life,” Antonio continued. “My thoughts and prayers are with them as well.”

A DoorDash spokesperson told Oxygen that the company has removed Jack from its platform and is investigating the incident while cooperating with authorities.

Jack’s attorneys did not immediately respond to Oxygen’s requests for comment.

Couple Charged With Murder in Alleged Killing of Sex Offender

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An Arizona couple has been charged with murder after authorities said they killed a sex offender because of his criminal history.

Jacob Dylan Middlebrook, 35, and his partner, Layne Justine McIntosh, 36, were arrested Saturday in connection with the death of Arron Christopher Warren, 29, the Bullhead City Police Department said.

Warren, a homeless Level 2 sex offender, was found fatally stabbed in the desert roughly a mile east of Bullhead Parkway earlier that morning, officials said.

Authorities have not said why Warren was required to register on the national sex-offender database. Investigators said, however, that Middlebrook and McIntosh had expressed strong hostility toward people listed on the registry.

Level 2 offenders are considered to present a moderate risk of reoffending and a mild degree of danger to the public.

Detectives said the couple, who were also living as transients, “expressed distaste for registered sex offenders and had planned the homicide in advance.”

Police allege that Middlebrook and McIntosh selected the desert as the place where they would leave Warren’s body. Investigators also said the pair measured furniture discarded along the roadside to determine whether it would be large enough to conceal him.

A passing motorist later found Warren’s body on the dirt road and contacted police.

Arron Christopher Warren, 29, was found stabbed to death on the side of the desert about a mile east of Bullhead Parkway on Saturday morning. He was a Level 2 sex offender

Arron Christopher Warren, 29, was found fatally stabbed Saturday morning in the desert roughly a mile east of Bullhead Parkway. He was registered as a Level 2 sex offender

Jacob Dylan Middlebrook, 35

Layne Justine McIntosh, 36

Jacob Dylan Middlebrook, 35, and Layne Justine McIntosh, 36, were arrested Saturday in connection with Warren’s death. Police said the couple “expressed distaste for registered sex offenders and had planned the homicide in advance”

Several hours later, officials found Warren’s vehicle parked at a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, just over the state line, authorities said.

Officers arrested Middlebrook and McIntosh and booked them into the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. They are awaiting extradition to Mohave County, Arizona.

Following the arrests, Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George assured residents that the department closely monitors registered sex offenders as they move through the area.

“When a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into our area or, more commonly, changes addresses, the Bullhead City Police Department shares that information as a public service to help keep residents informed,” he said.

“Although required notifications are mailed to residents living within an approximate 1,000-foot radius of an offender’s registered address, we go a step further by posting those notifications on social media to reach a broader audience.”

“Our goal is to provide information, not create fear or alarm. We believe an informed community is a safer community,” George said.

George also addressed the circumstances of the alleged killing, emphasizing that the department “will not tolerate anyone using this information as a reason to threaten, intimidate, harass or harm another person.”

“Our Bureau of Criminal Investigations conducts monthly address-verification checks to help ensure registered sex offenders are complying with registration requirements. Our responsibility is to protect our community, keep residents informed and enforce the law. We take all three of these responsibilities seriously,” he added.

A motorist eventually discovered Warren's body on the dirt road (pictured) and called the police. Hours later, officials located Warren's car parked at a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, which is just across the state line, authorities stated

A motorist found Warren’s body on the dirt road, pictured, and called police. Hours later, authorities located his vehicle at a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, just across the state line

The Daily Mail contacted the Bullhead City Police Department for comment.

Data shows that 750,066 sex offenders are currently registered across the United States.

People who fail to register can face additional felony charges, longer prison sentences and the revocation of parole or probation.

Individuals are removed from sex-offender registries after their deaths, although the procedure varies by state and jurisdiction.

Foreign Spy ‘Honeytraps’ Target US Tech Elites Amid Nvidia Scandal

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Foreign intelligence services are mounting increasingly organized campaigns aimed at American technology executives, using tactics that can include so-called “honeytraps” to gain access to U.S. export-control information, supply chains and other sensitive intelligence, experts say.

The warning follows reports alleging that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang had an extramarital relationship with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence reportedly identified as a Chinese intelligence asset operating under corporate cover.

Foreign espionage efforts directed at prominent technology leaders are not isolated events, but part of a long-running strategy to exploit corporate environments, former National Security Agency analyst and corporate cybersecurity expert Ira Winkler told News Media.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Japan

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has urged the Trump administration to relax restrictions on advanced AI-chip sales to China, placing the company’s technology at the center of the U.S.-China competition for AI leadership. (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“In this case, the honeytrap involved using sex, apparently, to establish a relationship that was not necessarily coercive but provided long-term access while appealing to the individual’s ego,” Winkler said. “These cases have occurred for decades, and arguably since the days of Samson, if you want to take a biblical view of how long honeytraps have existed.”

Rather than relying solely on traditional covert operations, foreign adversaries often approach technology executives through legitimate business settings, where normal professional interactions may lower their defenses, Winkler said.

“Technology events are prime targets because they give people opportunities to meet others who may have access,” Winkler explained.

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets Vice President of China Han Zheng (3rd L) as Space X CEO Elon Musk (2nd L), U.S. Ambassador to China Daivd Perdue (5th L) and Co-founder, President and CEO of Nvidia Jensen Huang (R) look on upon his arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, 2026 in Beijing, China

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets Chinese Vice President Han Zheng (3rd L) as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (2nd L), U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue (5th L) and NVIDIA co-founder, President and CEO Jensen Huang (R) look on after Trump’s arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, 2026, in Beijing, China. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Chief executives rarely encounter one another casually on the street or in public places, Winkler noted. Instead, intelligence operatives may enter professional networks and industry events to create opportunities for contact.

In the case involving NVIDIA, Alice Huang reportedly gained access through business dealings as an executive associated with Singapore-based Megaspeed International. Federal investigators suspect the company operated as a front to help circumvent restrictions on AI hardware exports.

“This is where long-term access and cooperation can develop, potentially enabling efforts to evade export restrictions or obtain information,” Winkler said. “Spies are trained to socialize, meet people in professional and social settings, and turn those encounters into opportunities.”

The growing link between artificial intelligence and foreign espionage has intensified scrutiny of Silicon Valley’s leadership. Intelligence officials have cautioned executives to view routine networking and business relationships as potential entry points for foreign state actors, Winkler said.

Security specialists emphasize that human vulnerabilities remain one of the main avenues adversaries use when attempting to weaken America’s technological advantage.

Although popular accounts often depict honeytraps as quick schemes designed to trigger blackmail or immediate coercion, modern corporate espionage more often relies on sustained access over an extended period, Winkler said.

Instead of seeking instant leverage, foreign intelligence services may cultivate personal relationships to influence decision-making and collect insight into an executive’s priorities and operations.

“In this case, I doubt there was that degree of extortion,” Winkler said. “But the fact that the woman reportedly maintained a relationship with this individual for years, while allegedly acting on behalf of China, raises important questions.”

Mother of Baby Buried Alive Reveals Ex’s Horrific Text

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Jamie Foxx Halloween Party Erupts in Fight, New Video Shows

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New footage from Jamie Foxx’s Halloween party offers another glimpse into the disorder that unfolded at the event.

Thousands of people gathered at Foxx’s Thousand Oaks mansion on Halloween for his annual SKVLK Fest. The celebration, hosted by his 18-year-old daughter Anelise, quickly descended into chaos.

At least one person was taken into custody, while another was reportedly injured during a confrontation.

The latest video captures more of the turmoil from that night.

In one clip, several partygoers appear to fight on a hillside. One individual falls to the ground as others gather around him.

A second angle shows further commotion at the bottom of the slope as partygoers make their way downhill.

New video shows more of the mayhem that occurred at Jamie Foxx's Halloween party last week

New footage captures more of the chaos at Jamie Foxx’s Halloween party last week

On Halloween, thousands descended upon Foxx's Thousand Oaks mansion for his annual SKVLK Fest, but the party went haywire; Foxx pictured May 2026

Thousands attended Foxx’s annual SKVLK Fest at his Thousand Oaks mansion on Halloween before the party spiraled into disorder; Foxx pictured May 2026

It remains unclear whether any of the incidents shown in the footage were connected to the events that led authorities to visit the property.

The Daily Mail has contacted Foxx’s representatives for comment on the video.

A spokesperson for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Daily Mail on Sunday that deputies “responded” to the Oscar winner’s home “for a party call.” The spokesperson added that “there was a juvenile arrested.”

Police sources previously told TMZ on Sunday that someone had suffered a superficial neck injury, which first responders treated at the scene. The injury was initially reported as a stabbing.

Law enforcement sources told the outlet that a male suspect had been detained in connection with an assault involving a deadly weapon.

Authorities later determined, however, that the injury was not caused by a stabbing.

“It was determined the victim was not assaulted with a knife, and the injury appears to be from a mutual combat/simple battery,” the Sheriff’s Office said, according to KTLA.

According to KTLA, law enforcement also witnessed another altercation in which a teenager allegedly kicked someone in the head.

The suspect was arrested and booked on suspicion of assault at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center.

Video recorded at the party showed several people in handcuffs as authorities instructed hundreds of attendees to leave the property.

The event was hosted by Foxx’s 18-year-old daughter, Anelise. Foxx was not at the mansion during the party, according to Entertainment Tonight.

Video shows various party goers fighting on a hillside, where one of the individuals ending up on the ground as the others surrounded him

Footage shows partygoers fighting on a hillside, with one person falling as others surround him

The party was hosted by Foxx's 18-year-old daughter Anelise and Foxx was not present at the time of the party, according to Entertainment Tonight.

Foxx’s 18-year-old daughter Anelise hosted the party, while Foxx was not present, according to Entertainment Tonight

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office estimated that about 3,000 people attended the party, according to People.

Foxx has since shared several videos from the event, including one featuring a headline about the police response.

“Teens arrested, no one stabbed during party at Jamie Foxx’s mansion, authorities say,” the KTLA headline stated.

A photograph of a sign published by TMZ also outlined the party’s rules. They included banning uninvited guests, prohibiting the use of household appliances, requiring guests to respect the host and property, and forbidding weapons—whether real or fake.

It's unclear if any of the actions captured in the video were connected to the incidents which prompted a police visit

It is not known whether the incidents shown in the footage were linked to the events that prompted the police response

Photos previously captured from the party showed multiple people appearing to be handcuffed

Earlier photographs from the party showed several people appearing to be handcuffed

The sign also stated that drugs and alcohol were not allowed. Guests were asked to keep their costumes “safe and fun,” with outfits portraying police officers, ICE officials or other government agents prohibited.

In a press release, SKVLK Fest said: “We’re grateful to the Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives for their thorough work, and to the EMTs and security staff who responded quickly that night.”

“Our thoughts are with everyone who was hurt, and we’re cooperating fully as the investigations continue. But the record needs to be clear: no one was stabbed.”

The incident appeared to mark the second consecutive year in which the Halloween party has been marred by an uncomfortable moment. In 2025, Foxx personally reprimanded attendees after someone threw an object at rapper GloRilla while she was performing onstage.

In a clip from 2025, Foxx said: “Why would you throw something at the stage, man? Why? This is for free. Y’all don’t deserve this s***, bro.”

Another angle of the party shows more commotion at the bottom of the hill

Another view of the party shows more activity at the bottom of the hillside

Several individuals make their way down the slope

Several people can be seen making their way down the slope

He said he was “so disappointed” that he had to remind guests not to throw objects at performers.

Foxx added: “You throw some s*** in my house, in my crib? It’s not cool, bro.”

The actor bought the 17,000-square-foot property, which sits on 40 private acres, for $10.5 million in 2007.

Thousand Oaks is known for its expansive estates and the privacy they offer.

According to the outlet, Foxx’s Mediterranean-style home includes 10 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms spread across 17,000 square feet. The property also features a library, formal living and dining rooms, a full gym, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, game rooms and family rooms.

The bash was held at his lavish Thousand Oaks mansion which he purchased for $10.5 million in 2007; pictured in Melbourne, Australia on November 3

The party took place at Foxx’s lavish Thousand Oaks mansion, which he bought for $10.5 million in 2007; pictured in Melbourne, Australia, on November 3

The primary bedroom has two fireplaces, an atrium, two private bathrooms, a sitting room, sauna and balcony.

The grounds also include two large guesthouses, playing fields, north and south tennis courts, a cabana studio and an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Foxx is the father of three children. He recently welcomed a baby with his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, 31. He also shares daughter Corinne, 32, with ex-girlfriend Connie Kline, and daughter Anelise, 18, with ex Kristin Grannis.

Slain NYC Teen Javits Frimpong’s Mother Speaks Out: ‘I Need Justice’

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The grieving mother of 15-year-old shooting victim Javits Frimpong broke down Wednesday as she spoke publicly for the first time about her son’s killing after receiving an emergency visa to travel from Ghana.

“I need justice for my child,” Doris Adu Gyamfi sobbed during a Harlem press conference organized by the Rev. Al Sharpton and the family’s attorney, Ben Crump. “I have only one child. I have only one child.”

Gyamfi was able to come to the United States after Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged President Trump to expedite her visa. She became overwhelmed with emotion as she continued speaking.

The emotional appearance came only hours after police arrested 17-year-old Thierno Jalloh in connection with Frimpong’s Oct. 29 killing. The teenager was shot while walking to school near East 171st Street and Third Avenue in The Bronx.

Frimpong’s family said his father brought him to New York from Ghana last year so he could pursue the American dream. The hardworking student hoped to become a doctor after serving in the military.

“It’s very difficult for me today,” his sister, Millicent Frimpong, told reporters. “I don’t know how to start, and I’m not sure how I’m going to end. I’m going to read some words from my brother’s journal about how proud he was to be in the United States.”

“He wanted to be a physician … and as soon as he finished high school, he wanted to join the military. He has three siblings who served in the Army. One is still serving. I’m a veteran.”

Millicent then read from her brother’s journal: “I am from Ghana. My family are my mother Doris, my father Thomas, my auntie Diana, my brothers Kenneth, Jeff, Richard, Anthony, and my sister Millicent.

“My friends are Lobo and Sumaya. School has been good since I came to the United States.”

Police have not revealed a possible motive for the shooting. Frimpong’s father, Thomas, told The Post that his son had been bullied at school, though it remains unclear whether that played a role in the killing.

Sharpton and Crump joined the family at the National Action Network’s offices, calling for justice for Frimpong and speaking out against gun violence.

“The investigation and pursuit of justice should also address how minors obtained these guns, who is selling them, and how the weapons are ending up in the hands of children,” Sharpton said.

“We are not going to let the Javits case rest until those who used the guns are prosecuted, and the source of those guns is also investigated.”

Frimpong was shot in the abdomen shortly before 9:30 a.m. and was later pronounced dead at St. Barnabas Hospital. Disturbing video showed the bloodied teenager running before collapsing in the street.

The case remained unsolved until police located Jalloh. He faces charges of murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the fatal shooting.

Frimpong’s death has left his family searching for answers and demanding justice.

Thomas Frimpong recalled picking up his son at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Oct. 28, 2025.

“I brought Javits from Ghana to continue his education here in the United States,” he said. “In fact, he was very, very, very excited, and he was living with me.”

He said he was at work when he received the phone call informing him of his son’s tragic death.

“Now all I’m saying,” he said Wednesday, “is that I need justice for my son.”

Teen Charged in Murder of 15-Year-Old NYC Student Javits Frimpong

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager who was walking to school in New York City last month, police said Wednesday.

The unidentified suspect is facing a murder charge in the Oct. 29 killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

“The NYPD will be relentless in our efforts to get dangerous people out of our communities, especially when it involves the murder of a 15-year-old boy,” the department said in a post on X.

Community members visit and maintain a memorial for Javits Frimpong in the Bronx.

Community members visit and care for a memorial honoring Javits Frimpong on Nov. 7 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Frimpong, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana, was fatally shot more than a week earlier. His father said the boy had been bullied at school. A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the killing. (Corbis via Getty Images)

Javits, a Ghanaian immigrant, was shot in the stomach and killed in the Bronx. His father believes the shooting could be connected to bullying his son had allegedly faced at school.

Two days before the shooting, the school principal had called Thomas Frimpong to tell him that his son was being targeted. Two students were suspended following the incident.

The killing led to protests in the neighborhood and renewed demands from community members for action against youth violence and bullying.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said last week that investigators were examining several possible motives.

“The alleged bullying is one aspect that we’re looking at, as well as some others,” Kenny told the New York Post.

“All three gave chase,” Kenny said. “And these cowards shot him in the back. If their intention was to rob him, he dropped his backpack.”

Javits Frimpong community members maintain a memorial in the Bronx.

Community members visit and maintain a memorial for Javits Frimpong on Nov. 7, 2026, in the Bronx borough of New York City. Frimpong, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana, was fatally shot more than a week earlier. He had reportedly been bullied at school, though the motive for the killing remains unclear. (Corbis via Getty Images)

“As of right now, all indications are that he was trying to live the American dream,” Kenny said. “He was trying to get ahead by going to school. We have nothing in our investigation to indicate he was involved in any gang activity. Seems like he was just a very good kid.”

The shooting also prompted federal assistance for the grieving family. President Donald Trump agreed to grant Javits’ mother an emergency visa, allowing her to travel from Ghana to the United States to bury her son.

“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote in a Nov. 2 post on X.

“Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump, and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately.”