The US pledged $345 million in military aid for Taiwan on Friday. This is the first such package under the Biden administration to use American stocks to assist Taiwan in containing China. According to the White House's statement, the package would cover Taiwanese training, education, and defence.

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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopter crash off the coast of Queensland on Saturday left at least four persons presumed dead, according to the defence minister. The chopper was participating in the twice-yearly Talisman Sabre military drills between the United States and Australia.

Australia: Four feared dead following military helicopter crash

This week, activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended hostilities in the 1950–1953 Korean War will be held in North Korea. Government delegations from China and Russia have dispatched their representatives. The travels indicate that North Korea is expanding its outreach after years of enforced isolation and that, in the wake of rising nuclear tensions with Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo, it is eager to highlight its alliances with authoritarian neighbours.

Kim Jong-Un vows to develop ties with China to 'new high'

In an exclusive conversation with WION's Samarpita Das, Indian actor Nimrat Kaur, talks about her role in the series, Foundation.

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On Saturday, rain started to fall throughout northern China as Doksuri, one of the fiercest storms to slam the nation in recent memory, rumbled into Beijing after battering Taiwan and the Philippines and lashing China's shoreline.

Rains soak Northern China as Doksuri makes its way to Beijing

India is the target of Al-Qaeda's reorganisation efforts. An alarming 23-page report from the UN security council's Islamic State and Al-Qaeda sanctions committee showed that the terror organisation is forming its regional affiliate and intends to extend its murderous tentacles into the Indian subcontinent.

UN report blows lid off Al-Qaeda's plot to target India

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - The Los Angeles Times huge Suites or the California mountains still covered with snow as July is close to expire, the situation has emerged as an odd enigma for the world's meteorologists.

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The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which adds stringent anti-piracy provisions to take action against film piracy and seeks to streamline licencing procedures, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, July 27.

India: Cinematograph Bill 2023 proposes a three-year jail term, hefty fine for piracy

Texas has taken a path-breaking step into the realm of innovative housing. The US state has unveiled the world's largest community of 3D-printed homes.&nbsp;

The first completed house in this groundbreaking project, which features wall "printed" using a concrete-based material, was recently showcased. This marks the beginning of a grand plan to construct 100 such homes, which will reportedly welcome residents starting September.

<h2>Wolf Ranch</h2>

The community, as per a CNN report, is part of a larger development known as Wolf Ranch.

A joint collaboration between the Texas-based construction firm ICON, homebuilding company Lennar, and Danish architecture practice Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), it is situated in Georgetown, Texas, approximately 30 miles north of the state capital, Austin.&nbsp;

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The recently revealed model home boasts bright interiors and curved gray walls, made from a concrete-based material called Lavacrete. The walls are created using 46-foot-wide robotic printers, and once those are complete, the doors, windows, and roofs — all equipped with solar panels — are installed.

As&nbsp;per ICON, over a third of the homes' walls have been printed. The 3D-printed homes range in size from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet and consist of three to four bedrooms and are priced between $475,000 and $599,000.

<h2>A watershed moment</h2>

The project was introduced in 2021. Back then, Jason Ballard, co-founder, and CEO of ICON, described the project as a "watershed moment in the history of community-scale development."&nbsp;

3D-printing, he asserted, enables the construction of high-quality homes at a faster and more affordable pace compared to conventional building methods.

The innovative use of 3D printing in housing has the potential to address pressing environmental concerns and also the deficit the United States faces in terms&nbsp;of housing.&nbsp;

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Independent research, as per the CNN report, has shown that 3D-printed homes can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and construction waste. By eliminating the need for formwork, a material-intensive concrete mould, the overall use of concrete is significantly reduced.&nbsp;

Cement accounts for around 8 per cent of annual global CO2 emissions. 3D printed homes, as per a 2020 study, are also significantly cheaper.

<h2>What the critics say</h2>

While the project is a step forward in affordable housing and environmental impact, critics point out that 3D-printed homes still rely on carbon-intensive concrete. They also say that building codes addressing the safety and stability of these structures have not yet been widely adopted.

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Texas has taken a path-breaking step into the realm of innovative housing. The US state has unveiled the world's largest community of 3D-printed homes. The first completed house in this groundbreaking project, which features wall "printed" using a concrete-based material, was recently showcased.

Texas has taken a path-breaking step into the realm of innovative housing. The US state has unveiled the world's largest community of 3D-printed homes. The first completed house in this groundbreaking project, which features wall "printed" using a concrete-based material, was recently showcased. This marks the beginning of a grand plan to construct 100 such homes, which will reportedly welcome residents starting September. Wolf Ranch The community, as per a CNN report, is part of a larger development known as Wolf Ranch. A joint collaboration between the Texas-based construction firm ICON, homebuilding company Lennar, and Danish architecture practice Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), it is situated in Georgetown, Texas, approximately 30 miles north of the state capital, Austin. Also read | Tech friendly: Couple moves into Europe's first 3D-Printed house The recently revealed model home boasts bright interiors and curved gray walls, made from a concrete-based material called Lavacrete. The walls are created using 46-foot-wide robotic printers, and once those are complete, the doors, windows, and roofs — all equipped with solar panels — are installed. As per ICON, over a third of the homes' walls have been printed. The 3D-printed homes range in size from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet and consist of three to four bedrooms and are priced between $475,000 and $599,000. A watershed moment The project was introduced in 2021. Back then, Jason Ballard, co-founder, and CEO of ICON, described the project as a "watershed moment in the history of community-scale development." 3D-printing, he asserted, enables the construction of high-quality homes at a faster and more affordable pace compared to conventional building methods. The innovative use of 3D printing in housing has the potential to address pressing environmental concerns and also the deficit the United States faces in terms of housing. Also read | Medieval seal that can help fast track a person's entry into heaven to put on display in UK Independent research, as per the CNN report, has shown that 3D-printed homes can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and construction waste. By eliminating the need for formwork, a material-intensive concrete mould, the overall use of concrete is significantly reduced. Cement accounts for around 8 per cent of annual global CO2 emissions. 3D printed homes, as per a 2020 study, are also significantly cheaper. What the critics say While the project is a step forward in affordable housing and environmental impact, critics point out that 3D-printed homes still rely on carbon-intensive concrete. They also say that building codes addressing the safety and stability of these structures have not yet been widely adopted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The white house has dispatched its national security advisor Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia for talks with Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

White House advisor Jake Sullivan meets Saudi crown prince

United States First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband Bill Stevenson, during a recent interview, has levelled allegations of intimidation against President Joe Biden and his family.

Speaking to Greg Kelly during a Newsmax TV programme on Wednesday (July 26th), he claimed that Biden is targeting former President Donald Trump, and that the "exact same thing" was once done to him.

<h2>Biden crime family</h2>

Stevenson, who in an interview with Daily Mail, had&nbsp;previously claimed that Jill cheated on him with Joe Biden, said that during his divorce with the first lady, he also faced intimidation at the hands of the president's brother Frankie Biden.

He claimed that "Frankie Biden of the Biden crime family comes up to me and he goes, 'Give her the house or you’re going to have serious problems'."

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"I looked at Frankie and I said, 'Are you threatening me?' and needless to say, about two months later, my brother and I were indicted for that tax charge for $8,200."

Jill Biden's ex-husband then went on to compare his alleged troubles with the Biden family to Trump's recent legal woes and said "I can't let them do this to a president I love and respect."

<h2>Trump's legal woes</h2>

The former US president Donald Trump is currently facing a litany of charges including conspiracy to obstruct justice, withholding a document or record, corruptly concealing a document or record, and concealing a document in a federal investigation.&nbsp;

He is also embroiled in a civil case over sexual abuse and defamation charges that were levelled against him by columnist Carroll E Jean.

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Stevenson claimed that he was on the "wrong" side of the Biden family and that "they have literally come after me for 35 years in a row."

A staunch supporter of Trump, Stevenson remarked: "It's hard to believe what they're doing to President Trump... I can't let them do this to a president I love and respect... This is the only reason I've come forward." 
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"It's like I said, nothing about the divorce, no bitterness, but Jimmy, Frankie, and President Biden are very dangerous, and it's tragic. I can’t let them do what they did to me to President Trump. I can't do it."

<h2>An 'affair' to remember</h2>

Stevenson claims that he introduced Joe and Jill Biden "Right before the election, in '72" and that he suspected they were having an affair in August 1974. By October, he was sure.

However, Joe Biden and Jill Biden claim that they met around March 1975.&nbsp;

In May 1975, Stevenson and Jill's divorce was finalised.

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United States First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband Bill Stevenson, during a recent interview, has levelled allegations of intimidation against President Joe Biden and his family. Speaking to Greg Kelly during a Newsmax TV programme on Wednesday (July 26th), he claimed that Biden is targeting former President Donald Trump, and that the "exact same thing" was once done to him. Biden crime family Stevenson, who in an interview with Daily Mail, had previously claimed that Jill cheated on him with Joe Biden, said that during his divorce with the first lady, he also faced intimidation at the hands of the president's brother Frankie Biden. He claimed that "Frankie Biden of the Biden crime family comes up to me and he goes, 'Give her the house or you’re going to have serious problems'." Also read | Medieval seal that can help fast track a person's entry into heaven to put on display in UK "I looked at Frankie and I said, 'Are you threatening me?' and needless to say, about two months later, my brother and I were indicted for that tax charge for $8,200." Jill Biden's ex-husband then went on to compare his alleged troubles with the Biden family to Trump's recent legal woes and said "I can't let them do this to a president I love and respect." Trump's legal woes The former US president Donald Trump is currently facing a litany of charges including conspiracy to obstruct justice, withholding a document or record, corruptly concealing a document or record, and concealing a document in a federal investigation. He is also embroiled in a civil case over sexual abuse and defamation charges that were levelled against him by columnist Carroll E Jean. Also read | Won’t stop 2024 presidential campaign even if convicted: Donald Trump Stevenson claimed that he was on the "wrong" side of the Biden family and that "they have literally come after me for 35 years in a row." A staunch supporter of Trump, Stevenson remarked: "It's hard to believe what they're doing to President Trump... I can't let them do this to a president I love and respect... This is the only reason I've come forward." "It's like I said, nothing about the divorce, no bitterness, but Jimmy, Frankie, and President Biden are very dangerous, and it's tragic. I can’t let them do what they did to me to President Trump. I can't do it." An 'affair' to remember Stevenson claims that he introduced Joe and Jill Biden "Right before the election, in '72" and that he suspected they were having an affair in August 1974. By October, he was sure. However, Joe Biden and Jill Biden claim that they met around March 1975. In May 1975, Stevenson and Jill's divorce was finalised. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Yoshimasa Hayashi, the foreign minister of Japan, came to India on July 27 on a two-day visit with the goal of strengthening and reviewing Indo-Japan strategic ties. Later on in the day, Mr. Hayashi and S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs, would undertake extensive discussions.

Japan Foreign Minister Hayashi on a two-day visit to New Delhi

On thursday, China said it opposed malicious hype concerning this week's removal of foreign minister Qin Gang. Beijing continues to avoid questions about the senior diplomat's disappearance. The mystery is deepening, and some articles removed from the foreign ministry website have reappeared. Qin was removed from office by Beijing's top lawmaking body on tuesday after just 207 days in the job. The removal came after weeks of speculation that the former ambassador to US and confidant of president Xi Jinping had fallen out of favour. Soon after, any reference to 57-year-old Qin was removed from the website of China's foreign ministry. A search for his name yielded no results, and previous articles about his diplomatic appearances showed a message saying the page does not exist, or has been deleted. But now, some references to him, that had previously been scrubbed from the foreign ministry’s website, are starting to reappear.

Chinese Foreign Ministry goes back and forth; Scrubbed Qin Gang articles back on website | Details

Using the opportunity of a Jewish fast on Thursday to call for reconciliation as protestors pledged further demonstrations, Israel's president encouraged all sides of a disagreement over proposals to restructure the court to abstain from violence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's and his right-wing government's policies have sparked months of extraordinary protests, exposed a wide rift in Israeli society, and put some army reservists' allegiances under strain.

Anti-government protests escalate as Israel curbs judiciary

Indian-American politician Hirsh Singh on Thursday (July 27)&nbsp;announced a bid to seek the Republican nomination for US president in 2024. The 38-year-old in his announcement said, "I'm the only pure-blood candidate for president because I never gave in to the Covid vaccinations."

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In the&nbsp;video, Singh&nbsp;described himself as an "America First constitutional carry and pro-life conservative who helped restore the conservative wing of New Jersey’s Republican Party starting in 2017."

He additionally took&nbsp;a firm stance against schools "endangering" children.

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He added, "There is an all-out attack on American family values, parental rights, and the marketplace of ideas and open debate. We need strong leadership to reverse the changes that have occurred in the past few years and restore American values. That is why I have decided to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2024 election for the office of President of the United States."

Singh is an unabashed supporter of former US president Donald Trump.

He said, "While President Trump was undoubtedly the greatest president of my lifetime and had my support as a MAGA Republican since day one, America needs more."

Here's all you need to know about Hirsh Singh:

Hirsh Singh: Personal Life

Hirsh Vardhan Singh is from Atlantic City and his parents were Indian immigrants. With a bachelor's degree in engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2009, he helped his father run their family business, specialising in missile defence, satellite navigation and aviation security.&nbsp;

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Singh was an aerospace engineer and was awarded Aviation Ambassador in 2003 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.&nbsp;

Hirsh Singh: Political career

With a contribution of $1 million from his father, Singh entered the New Jersey politics in 2017, as a candidate for governor, where he got only 9.9 per cent of the vote share, finishing third in the race.&nbsp;

After it, in 2018 he contested for US Senate and Congress, US Senate in 2020 and governor in 2021, but never made it. His failed races and his bad temper made him the Veruca Salt of New Jersey politics.&nbsp;

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Indian-American politician Hirsh Singh on Thursday (July 27) announced a bid to seek the Republican nomination for US president in 2024. The 38-year-old in his announcement said, "I'm the only pure-blood candidate for president because I never gave in to the Covid vaccinations." I'm entering the race for President.https://t.co/OEHCSYOdvK pic.twitter.com/RyxW4sKMSW — Hirsh Vardhan Singh (@HirshSingh) July 27, 2023 × In the video, Singh described himself as an "America First constitutional carry and pro-life conservative who helped restore the conservative wing of New Jersey’s Republican Party starting in 2017." He additionally took a firm stance against schools "endangering" children. Also read | Explained | Who is Will Hurd? Ex-CIA officer, Former Texas lawmaker announces 2024 US presidential bid He added, "There is an all-out attack on American family values, parental rights, and the marketplace of ideas and open debate. We need strong leadership to reverse the changes that have occurred in the past few years and restore American values. That is why I have decided to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2024 election for the office of President of the United States." Singh is an unabashed supporter of former US president Donald Trump. He said, "While President Trump was undoubtedly the greatest president of my lifetime and had my support as a MAGA Republican since day one, America needs more." Here's all you need to know about Hirsh Singh: Hirsh Singh: Personal Life Hirsh Vardhan Singh is from Atlantic City and his parents were Indian immigrants. With a bachelor's degree in engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2009, he helped his father run their family business, specialising in missile defence, satellite navigation and aviation security. Also read | Former VP Mike Pence officially announces 2024 US presidential run Singh was an aerospace engineer and was awarded Aviation Ambassador in 2003 by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Hirsh Singh: Political career With a contribution of $1 million from his father, Singh entered the New Jersey politics in 2017, as a candidate for governor, where he got only 9.9 per cent of the vote share, finishing third in the race. After it, in 2018 he contested for US Senate and Congress, US Senate in 2020 and governor in 2021, but never made it. His failed races and his bad temper made him the Veruca Salt of New Jersey politics. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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There have been significant projections for the Indian economy, and they will significantly advance India's global aspirations. The Indian Bank SBI predicts that by 2027 to 2028, India's economy will be in the top three in the globe. According to SBI's most recent eco-rap, India is also projected to overtake China as the third-largest economy in the world.

India likely to be the world's third largest economy by 2027-28

China once had There are worries that the mighty economy is currently going through a tough period. Famous economists have raised concerns about China's trajectory in the future, comparing it to Japan's economic fall in the 1990s and asking whether another country would emerge as a contender to spur global growth.

Explained: Why economists are concerned about China

Russian military airfields have been targeted in Ukraine. Thank you, and indeed, that is exactly what is occurring. Shivan us all the specifics, let's go on. Russia is waging a full-scale war against Ukraine, and this time they are also attacking the facilities of storage for Western munitions and launching an attack on the Kirsch bridge.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin's payback for Crimea bridge attack

Europe is experiencing temperatures that break records. However, the reality is very different. Energy giants like Shell are still recording billions of dollars in profit, and the British energy giant is planning to increase the oil and gas production even further in the second quarter of 2023. Wildfires are causing chaos around the world. Glaciers are melting. Climate activists are calling for an urgent shift to renewable energy.

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Another setback for Donald Trump, one of the Republican front-runners for president in the upcoming election, comes as the case against him for improperly handling US sensitive data has grown. Prosecutors have brought new accusations against the former president.

US: Former President Trump's employee accused of attempting to delete evidence

Yevgeny Prigozhin, or the Wagner chief, as he is most popularly known, is a man whom, at this point, everyone knows. He is the chief of Russia's most dangerous mercenary force, Russian President Vadimir&nbsp;Putin's one-time confidant, who suspiciously turned rebel and&nbsp;despite all reports of moving to Belarus on exile is&nbsp;still inside Russia.

Now, a recent report by a publication run by an exiled Russian journalist has revealed disturbing information about Prigozhin, whose personal life has for long remained an enigma.

The Insider, which is run by Roman Dobrokhotov, in a recent report, has revealed shocking details about the mercenary boss' bedroom habits. Reportedly, he is very fond of having sex with young girls and virgins.

Here's all you need to know

<h2>How did the information come to light?</h2>

The Insider talked to a Russian woman identified only by the pseudonym 'Masha' who told the publication that when she was 18-years-old, she sold her virginity to Prigozhin, who at the time was 62-years-old.

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Masha, who was paid 40,000 roubles or around $623 for the act, revealed that before his downfall, the Wagner chief kept a rotating harem of young girls at his beck and call.&nbsp;

The girls are reportedly housed in rooms at the Solo Sokos Hotel in St. Petersburg. Masha also shed light on the many eccentric habits of the man who was once known as 'Putin's Chef'.

Reportedly, he has sex with girls just a little over 18 years of age without using a condom, as he has an obsession with exchanging bodily fluids with the young girls. This, he&nbsp;believes, enhances his "vitality".

This information has reportedly been corroborated by a representative of a Russia-based sex workers' union. &nbsp;

Masha shared that she was introduced to Prigozhin's harem by a girl she met in a hospital.

<h2>Obsession with virgins</h2>

Virgins, or "shampoo" as he has dubbed them after the disposable product bottles available in hotels, "prolong his youth" believes Prigozhin.

He allegedly even has a system in place to verify their virginity.

Masha told the Insider that she was sent to the Sogaz clinic by the Wagner chief's pimp. The clinic, as per a Daily Mail report, has been linked to Russian President Putin's elder daughter Maria Vorontsova and is known to treat "Special VIPs" like Prigozhin.

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"She said I had to go to the clinic to have my virginity checked. I was sent to the Sogaz clinic, right there on the other side of Nevsky Prospekt."&nbsp;

"At the reception desk, you had to say a password: 'women's sports'," Masha told the publication. This password was reportedly a code that indicated that the girl was there to have her hymen inspected for Prigozhin.

Once that was confirmed, she was sent to the Solo Sokos Hotel on Vasilyevsky Island on the western side of St. Petersburg.&nbsp;

She said it seemed "like there were always rooms reserved for him and the girls, and there were always people who supervised them."&nbsp;

"There were girls, not virgins, whom he paid 5,000 roubles ($78) for sex. They were the ones who told me that it was Prigozhin. They hadn't seen him for several days."

<h2>Penile implants</h2>

Masha also revealed that the Wagner chief had some kind of 'spherical' penile implants, which are painful for the girls. Once the deed was done, Prigozhin left the girl 100,000 roubles, which were to be divided between her and the pimp.

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"Everything was very fast. He has a very small penis, in which there were some kind of balls embedded under the skin. He just left the money in a pile on a chair. It was 100,000 (roubles). I had to take 40,000 for myself, 60,000 was for the pimp."

As&nbsp;per the report, Masha was just one of the many young women kept ready for Prigozhin to use and then "be tossed away."

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Yevgeny Prigozhin, or the Wagner chief, as he is most popularly known, is a man whom, at this point, everyone knows. He is the chief of Russia's most dangerous mercenary force, Russian President Vadimir Putin's one-time confidant, who suspiciously turned rebel and despite all reports of moving to Belarus on exile is still inside Russia.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, or the Wagner chief, as he is most popularly known, is a man whom, at this point, everyone knows. He is the chief of Russia's most dangerous mercenary force, Russian President Vadimir Putin's one-time confidant, who suspiciously turned rebel and despite all reports of moving to Belarus on exile is still inside Russia. Now, a recent report by a publication run by an exiled Russian journalist has revealed disturbing information about Prigozhin, whose personal life has for long remained an enigma. The Insider, which is run by Roman Dobrokhotov, in a recent report, has revealed shocking details about the mercenary boss' bedroom habits. Reportedly, he is very fond of having sex with young girls and virgins. Here's all you need to know How did the information come to light? The Insider talked to a Russian woman identified only by the pseudonym 'Masha' who told the publication that when she was 18-years-old, she sold her virginity to Prigozhin, who at the time was 62-years-old. Also read | Explained | From hotdog seller to Putin's chef, all you need to know about Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin Masha, who was paid 40,000 roubles or around $623 for the act, revealed that before his downfall, the Wagner chief kept a rotating harem of young girls at his beck and call. The girls are reportedly housed in rooms at the Solo Sokos Hotel in St. Petersburg. Masha also shed light on the many eccentric habits of the man who was once known as 'Putin's Chef'. Reportedly, he has sex with girls just a little over 18 years of age without using a condom, as he has an obsession with exchanging bodily fluids with the young girls. This, he believes, enhances his "vitality". This information has reportedly been corroborated by a representative of a Russia-based sex workers' union. Masha shared that she was introduced to Prigozhin's harem by a girl she met in a hospital. Obsession with virgins Virgins, or "shampoo" as he has dubbed them after the disposable product bottles available in hotels, "prolong his youth" believes Prigozhin. He allegedly even has a system in place to verify their virginity. Masha told the Insider that she was sent to the Sogaz clinic by the Wagner chief's pimp. The clinic, as per a Daily Mail report, has been linked to Russian President Putin's elder daughter Maria Vorontsova and is known to treat "Special VIPs" like Prigozhin. Also read | Putin says Russia 'carefully' examining African proposals to end Ukraine conflict "She said I had to go to the clinic to have my virginity checked. I was sent to the Sogaz clinic, right there on the other side of Nevsky Prospekt." "At the reception desk, you had to say a password: 'women's sports'," Masha told the publication. This password was reportedly a code that indicated that the girl was there to have her hymen inspected for Prigozhin. Once that was confirmed, she was sent to the Solo Sokos Hotel on Vasilyevsky Island on the western side of St. Petersburg. She said it seemed "like there were always rooms reserved for him and the girls, and there were always people who supervised them." "There were girls, not virgins, whom he paid 5,000 roubles ($78) for sex. They were the ones who told me that it was Prigozhin. They hadn't seen him for several days." Penile implants Masha also revealed that the Wagner chief had some kind of 'spherical' penile implants, which are painful for the girls. Once the deed was done, Prigozhin left the girl 100,000 roubles, which were to be divided between her and the pimp. Also read | Tesla factory 'active attacker' situation turns out to be false "Everything was very fast. He has a very small penis, in which there were some kind of balls embedded under the skin. He just left the money in a pile on a chair. It was 100,000 (roubles). I had to take 40,000 for myself, 60,000 was for the pimp." As per the report, Masha was just one of the many young women kept ready for Prigozhin to use and then "be tossed away." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Unprecedented high temperatures have the entire world in disarray. As tourists flee raging wildfires in Greece, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez has issued a stern warning about the region's climate concerns, saying that the era of global warming has ended and that the era of global boiling has begun. The air is toxic, the heat is intolerable, and the level of fossil fuel profits and climate change in action are intolerable.

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A breathtaking event was captured by a family on vacation. A man named Robert Addie with his family in Cape Cod, Unison while enjoying holidays witnessed three humpback whales breaching in perfect synchronisation of the coast of Massachusetts.&nbsp;

The awe-inspiring video captured by Robert and shared by Associated Press (AP), showed three whales jumping out of the water simultaneously, creating an essence of unity. Watching it, the family was overwhelmed by the site.&nbsp;

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Addie told AP, "It was such an uplifting thing to see. Just incredible." He added that during the fishing trip, he was trying to film some humpback whales about 275 metres from their boat and had no luck, until what he saw and called "whale ballet."

Describing the scenario, he said that a triple breach is unheard of and a synchronised triple breach is even rarer and it's once in a lifetime.

The clip quickly went viral, captivating people across the world with the beauty of nature.

The humpback whales are known for their acrobatic displays, often breaching and slapping their tails on the water's surface.&nbsp;

Robert has a theory where he says that maybe they were tracking or training the younger whale.

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In recent years, whale watching has become a very popular activity in coastal regions, offering people to gently observe the giants in their natural habitat. However, it is important to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats. While whales play an important role in maintaining marine ecosystems, they are also the ecological indicators of ocean health.&nbsp;

The awareness and conservation efforts focused on preserving whales have increased globally. These include&nbsp;implementing strict hunting and fishing practices, establishing protected marine areas and promoting responsible tourism.&nbsp;

This extraordinary sighting reminds us of the importance of protecting and conserving marine life, as well as the awe-inspiring beauty that nature has to offer.

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A breathtaking event was captured by a family on vacation. A man named Robert Addie with his family in Cape Cod, Unison while enjoying holidays witnessed three humpback whales breaching in perfect synchronisation of the coast of Massachusetts.

A breathtaking event was captured by a family on vacation. A man named Robert Addie with his family in Cape Cod, Unison while enjoying holidays witnessed three humpback whales breaching in perfect synchronisation of the coast of Massachusetts. The awe-inspiring video captured by Robert and shared by Associated Press (AP), showed three whales jumping out of the water simultaneously, creating an essence of unity. Watching it, the family was overwhelmed by the site. Also read | New research shows social media algorithms don’t fuel political polarisation Addie told AP, "It was such an uplifting thing to see. Just incredible." He added that during the fishing trip, he was trying to film some humpback whales about 275 metres from their boat and had no luck, until what he saw and called "whale ballet." Describing the scenario, he said that a triple breach is unheard of and a synchronised triple breach is even rarer and it's once in a lifetime. The clip quickly went viral, captivating people across the world with the beauty of nature. The humpback whales are known for their acrobatic displays, often breaching and slapping their tails on the water's surface. Robert has a theory where he says that maybe they were tracking or training the younger whale. Also read | Time to swipe left?: Misinformation drives 'vaccine-free' dating In recent years, whale watching has become a very popular activity in coastal regions, offering people to gently observe the giants in their natural habitat. However, it is important to protect these magnificent creatures and their habitats. While whales play an important role in maintaining marine ecosystems, they are also the ecological indicators of ocean health. The awareness and conservation efforts focused on preserving whales have increased globally. These include implementing strict hunting and fishing practices, establishing protected marine areas and promoting responsible tourism. This extraordinary sighting reminds us of the importance of protecting and conserving marine life, as well as the awe-inspiring beauty that nature has to offer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Whale Ballet': Man captures rare synchronised 3 humpbacks jump in unison

Satellite images have revealed that China is running atleast 79 'torture camps' in Tibet. These camps are reportedly being used to erase the Tibetan way of life. Priyanka Sharma reports.

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A Bengaluru woman has shared her job rejection story via LinkedIn. Pratiksha Jichkar says she was rejected by a job recruiter for being too 'fair-skinned'. Has wokeism gone too far?

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An Indian woman moved to the US in 2021 to pursue higher education. Two years later, she has ended up on the streets of Chicago in a pitiful situation. What went wrong?

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More than a 100 beached whales in Australia have died. Scientists say they formed a huddle before becoming stranded. Priyanka Sharma discusses this heartbreaking story.

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Former Ukrainian MP Yuriy Aristov is under investigation for faking a sick leave and going on a holiday to the Maldives during Ukraine's counteroffensive. How did Aristov manage a holiday amid war?

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In a recent White House speech, US President Biden claimed that his administration has 'ended cancer'. Is Biden 'losing it'? Is he overpressured by the Hunter Biden case?

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Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is being slammed for his sexist remarks in the Pakistani parliament. The leader called PTI'S women parliamentarians 'ruins of Imran Khan'.

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