📰 News Roundup: The Wrap

End the week with a sharp briefing. Explore world affairs, tragedies, shocking news, crime reports, odd and weird stories, celebrity buzz, entertainment trends, and important health findings shaping headlines. Here are the defining stories.

1. Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner

Key Points
• Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
• Authorities named and arrested Tyler Robinson as a suspect.
• Investigators say a roommate showed Discord messages that helped the probe.
• Some tabloids reported Robinson lived with a transgender partner, but that claim is not confirmed by major outlets.

What happened?
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Authorities named 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect and later arrested him after a family friend alerted police. Investigators said a roommate showed messages from Robinson on the chat app Discord that mentioned a rifle and plans to hide it. Some tabloid outlets reported Robinson lived with a transgender partner, but major news organizations and officials have not confirmed that claim. Officials and fact checkers warn that rumors spread quickly online after the shooting, and investigators are gathering evidence. Reuters

2. Nepal's Gen Z chooses Discord to 'elect' interim PM

Key Points
• Young protesters used Discord to discuss and vote on leaders.
• The protests followed a social media ban and anger over corruption.
• Protesters backed retired chief justice Sushila Karki as interim leader.
• The army and president were involved in talks to find a legal path.

What happened?
Young protesters in Nepal used the chat app Discord to discuss and vote on an interim leader after mass protests toppled the government. The movement was led by Gen Z activists upset about a social media ban and corruption. Protesters backed retired chief justice Sushila Karki as prime minister and asked the president and army to consider her nomination. The protests closed shops and left streets guarded by soldiers while leaders negotiated a constitutional route to appoint an interim head. Organizers say Discord helped them coordinate debates and polls among thousands of users. Authorities are working urgently to restore order. Reuters

3. Brazil's former president Bolsonaro found guilty of coup plot

Key Points
• Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Jair Bolsonaro of plotting to stay in power after the 2022 vote.
• He was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison.
• The court found evidence of coordination with allies and some military figures.
• The verdict is historic and has sparked strong political reactions.

What happened?
Brazil's Supreme Court convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting to overturn the 2022 election and sentenced him to 27 years and three months in prison. The ruling found Bolsonaro and allies guilty of forming an armed criminal group, planning violence, and trying to block the democratic transfer of power. Judges cited evidence of discussions with military officers and plans for post-election unrest. Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing while supporters protested. The decision is historic, one of the harshest rebukes of a former head of state in Latin America and it could reshape Brazil's 2026 politics. Some governments reacted and debated sanctions. Reuters

4. Man debating with Charlie Kirk as he was shot speaks out on being the last person to talk to him

Key Points
• A student who asked Kirk a question says he was the last person to speak with him.
• He described the moment and said he did not celebrate the shooting.
• He gave video to police and denied any role in the attack.
• He urged people not to spread false claims while investigators work.

What happened?
Hunter Kozak, a student at Utah Valley University, said he was the last person to speak with Charlie Kirk before the fatal shot. Kozak had asked Kirk about gun violence during the 'Prove Me Wrong' event and was moved to the front of the line because he held opposing views. He said he did not celebrate the shooting and that the moment left him stunned and fearful for his family. Kozak gave video of the event to police and spoke to deny conspiracy claims that he was involved. He called for calm and urged people to avoid spreading false accusations. The Washington Post

5. A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record

Key Points
• Five readers in Lagos read aloud for more than 431 hours.
• They read 79 books by Nigerian authors over 18 days.
• The event aimed to promote literacy and celebrate local writing.
• Guinness must review the evidence before confirming the record.

What happened?
In Lagos, five Nigerians read aloud for over 431 hours to try to set the Guinness World Record for the longest reading marathon. The group read 79 books by Nigerian authors over 18 days to promote literacy and celebrate local writing. The readers took turns so someone was always reading aloud. Organizers streamed the event so people could watch and cheered the effort. Guinness must now review evidence before confirming a new record. The attempt aimed to highlight low book access and encourage better funding for education in Nigeria, where many children lack school or reading materials. It drew applause.AP News Source: Associated Press

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2. Georgia day care worker who allegedly beat 1-year-old boy black and blue released on bail - NY Post / WWNYTV

3. Man convicted of abusive sexual contact on airline flight to Seattle - Fox 13 Seattle / People

4. HGV driver jailed for trying to smuggle £2.9m worth of cocaine in Lego - National Crime Agency

5. Woman sentenced to 10 years for defrauding elderly victim of $1.4 million - Fox 26 Houston

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