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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Yahoo
Jury discharged in trial over faked jewel heist
A jewellery store owner and accomplice who staged a fake multi-million dollar heist are in limbo after a jury was unable to reach a verdict on contested charges. Germani Jewellers' store at Sydney's Hilton Hotel was robbed by two men in January 2023. Its owner Michel Germani, 67, owed more than $184,000 in rent to the hotel and formed a plan to recoup funds before the store was shut down, prosecutors said. He stood trial in the NSW District Court alongside Mounir Helou, 59, who was accused of tying up Germani and employee Lana Al-Khoury while carrying out the fake jewellery heist. Germani and Helou have admitted the robbery was faked but have claimed Ms Al-Khoury knew of the plan and consented to being bound with cable ties. They have each pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated robbery with corporal violence, while Germani has also pleaded not guilty to one count of detaining without consent. After a week of deliberations, the jury told Judge Miiko Kumar it had been unable to reach a majority verdict for either man on Tuesday. "It is clear further deliberation will not change the current deadlock," the jury note read. After questioning the foreperson to satisfy herself that was the case, the judge discharged the jurors. Germani and Helou will return to court on July 28 to learn what happens next. Their co-accused Andrea David Cusumano, 59, was found guilty on Monday of one count of committing the staged robbery to obtain a financial advantage. The court was told he played a lesser role in the scheme by registering a new mobile phone bought for the sham robbery and making a call to Germani to arrange the after-hours appointment. Cusumano will be sentenced at a later date. Germani made an insurance claim for $2.8 million for 164 jewellery items "stolen" during the fake heist, but it was refused.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Al Mirage Developments lays foundation stone for Hilton Tower, Hilton New Capital Hotel with Hilton Rep presence
In a new step reaffirming its commitment to delivering integrated and unique projects, Al Mirage Developments celebrated the groundbreaking of its Hilton Tower project and Hilton Hotel in New Administrative Capital. The company also announced the commencement of excavation and leveling work just two months after the official launch of the project to clients—a remarkably swift timeline. The event was attended by Dr. Mohamed Selim, Chairman of Selim Holding Group—the owner of Al Mirage—and Member of Parliament and Deputy of African Affairs, along with Mr. Alessandro Redaelli, Vice President at Hilton Worldwide, as well as several of the company's success partners, journalists, and media representatives. Dr. Mohamed Selim, Chairman of Al Mirage Developments and Member of Parliament, stated that the Hilton Tower and Hilton Hotel project embodies the company's vision of delivering real estate products that align with the state's ambition to build a world-class city in the New Administrative Capital. Additionally, the project seamlessly blends international quality with local standards. He said that partnering with a global brand like Hilton adds exceptional value to the Hilton Tower project and Hilton Hotel, enriching the real estate offerings in the New Administrative Capital. Selim noted that the company was keen to begin construction works at an early stage following the project's launch, reflecting Al Mirage's genuine commitment to its clients and underscoring the company's seriousness and reliability. He further explained that the Hilton Tower and Hilton Hotel project enjoys a prime location overlooking the Green River, situated on the capital's most prominent street—North Ben Zayed Axis—and directly adjacent to both the Eastern Axis and the Green River. The project is only 5 minutes from the New Capital Airport, 3 minutes from the Ministries District and the Financial District, and near Egypt's Grand Mosque and the Gold Market. The project is a mixed-use development comprising commercial, administrative, and hospitality properties. It includes two floors of retail space, several floors of office units, and a hospitality section with two hotels managed by Hilton Worldwide: Hilton Tower and Hilton Downtown, he disclosed. He further pointed out that the two hotels will feature hotel rooms, serviced residential apartments, sky villas, multipurpose meeting rooms, a fitness center, outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and premium office spaces uniquely located within the Hilton Hotels. The hospitality projects offering includes 250 hotel rooms and 30 serviced apartments, along with Sky Villas. The administrative and hotel units range in spaces from 30 to 95 sqm, with the flexibility to combine multiple units as needed. He also revealed that the company successfully sold out both the first and second phases of the Hilton Tower project in record time after their launch, highlighting the appeal of the innovative and fully integrated development to its target customers. The project offers a range of competitive advantages, most notably its prime location at the heart of the New Administrative Capital's tourist tower district, in addition to its distinctive architectural design and high-end technical specifications. He added, 'Partnering with the renowned Hilton Group to manage the hotel is one of the project's strongest draws for clients. This collaboration marks a major milestone in our company's journey and underscores our commitment to delivering integrated developments that align with international standards and meet the evolving needs of the market.' The project's strong sales performance in a short period stems from several key factors, most notably its smart, strategic location in the heart of the New Administrative Capital's tourism towers zone. The project also boasts outstanding architectural design and high-end technical specifications, according to the company's chairman. He added that the company offers attractive and flexible payment plans, and that Hilton Tower is one of the few projects where construction is progressing in parallel with the official sales launch—a clear reflection of the company's seriousness and commitment. Delivery is scheduled to begin within three years, starting from 2025. He concluded that the company will soon launch the third phase of the project, which will include exclusive advantages for clients.
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Woman 'kicked out of luxury Hilton Hotel breakfast' for 'inappropriate' outfit
A woman has claimed she was booted out of the breakfast area at a Hilton Hotel for wearing what was deemed an "inappropriate" outfit. Saffron, who shares content on TikTok under the username @saffronmariexx, flaunted the ensemble that caused a stir. She donned a satin-like set of structured pyjamas paired with flip-flops. In a subsequent video, she recounted that her hotel stay was meant for some "self-care," yet she was taken aback when denied entry to the breakfast buffet around 7:30am. Saffron recounted: "When I got there, I was told I was dressed inappropriately." She blasted the hotel's policy as "absolutely ridiculous" and maintained that she looked "cuter than everyone there", reports the Mirror. To regain access to the breakfast service, she "quickly got changed". Nonetheless, she conceded that the shorts she wore in her second attempt were even shorter. Reflecting on the incident, she chuckled: "The second outfit was actually worse than the first one." The incident sparked debate among commenters, with some questioning: "Why would you wear pyjamas to breakfast?". One person commented: "Nowhere allows it due to upholding a certain look. Some places even turn you away for wearing sliders." Another expressed disapproval of Saffron's choice, stating: "You get dressed to go to a restaurant." Yet another pointed out: "It's a luxury hotel, so they have high standards, and wearing PJS is a no-no." Some critics went further, branding Saffron as "lazy and entitled" and urged her to "have some dignity" instead of stepping out in her nightwear. Others rallied to Saffron's defence, however. One commented: "I don't get why people are saying 'why would you wear pajamas' it's legit a breakfast in a hotel". Another supporter chimed in: "It makes no sense that hotels frown upon it, you're still dressed." Whilst it remains unclear which specific Hilton branch Saffron was visiting, dress codes differ between establishments. Most maintain at least a smart casual standard. Smart casual represents a dress code combining well-tailored, refined pieces with relaxed styling elements. It sits between formal business attire and everyday leisurewear. For gentlemen, this typically involves chinos or fitted trousers paired with a button-down shirt or crisp polo, potentially complemented by a blazer whilst omitting a tie. For ladies, smart casual might encompass a blouse or sophisticated top with dress trousers or a skirt, or perhaps a simple dress matched with flats or modest heels. The desired appearance should remain neat, harmonious, and respectable, eschewing overly relaxed garments such as torn denim, slogan T-shirts, or sportswear. Given this criteria, one could reasonably deduce that the breakfast setting maintained a more 'relaxed' atmosphere since Saffron was permitted to wear shorts, yet pyjamas remained unacceptable. Hilton has been contacted for a statement. Get all the big crime and court stories direct to your phone on our new WhatsApp service. Sign up here
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman kicked out of Hilton hotel breakfast over 'inappropriate' outfit and people can see why
A woman claimed that she was told she couldn't eat breakfast at her hotel's buffet because her outfit was 'inappropriate,' but she said she thought it was fine A woman says she was kicked out of the breakfast area at the Hilton Hotel for going downstairs in an "inappropriate" outfit. Saffron, who posts on TikTok as @saffronmariexx, showed off the offending outfit. It included a matching satin-look pair of structured pyjamas and flip-flops. In another video, she explained that she was staying in the hotel for some "self-care," but she was stunned when she was turned away from the breakfast buffet at around 7:30am. Saffron said: "When I got there, I was told I was dressed inappropriately." She slammed the decision as "absolutely ridiculous" and insisted she looked "cuter than everyone there". To get back into breakfast, she "quickly got changed". However, she admitted her shorts were shorter on the second outfit she wore. In a video explaining the situation, she laughed: "The second outfit was actually worse than the first one." In the comments, people were left asking: "Why would you wear pyjamas to breakfast?" Someone wrote: "Nowhere allows it due to upholding a certain look. Some places even turn you away for wearing sliders." Another wasn't impressed by Saffron's behaviour, writing: "You get dressed to go to a restaurant." A fourth argued: "It's a luxury hotel, so they have high standards, and wearing PJS is a no-no." Some even accused Saffron of being "lazy and entitled" and told her to "have some dignity" rather than going out in the clothes she'd slept in all night. Other people defended Saffron, though. One said: "I don't get why people are saying 'why would you wear pajamas' it's legit a breakfast in a hotel". Another agreed: "It makes no sense that hotels frown upon it, you're still dressed." While it's not clear which exact branch of Hilton Saffron was staying at, dress codes vary from place to place. Most uphold at least a smart casual look. Smart casual is a dress code that blends well-fitting, polished pieces with elements of casual style. It's less formal than business attire but more put-together than everyday casual wear. For men, this might mean wearing chinos or tailored trousers with a button-down shirt or a neat polo, possibly adding a blazer but skipping the tie. For women, smart casual could include a blouse or a smart top with dress pants or a skirt, or even a simple dress paired with flats or low heels. The overall look should be tidy, coordinated, and presentable, avoiding overly casual items like ripped jeans, graphic T-shirts, or athletic wear. Based on this, it would be safe to assume that breakfast had a more 'casual' vibe as Saffron was allowed to wear shorts, but pyjamas are frowned upon.
The Star
6 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Cycling for a cause: Borneo charity ride to help terminally ill children
KOTA KINABALU: Palliative care for adults is a topic that many are somewhat aware of, but what about for terminally ill children? 'From what is observed here in Sabah, palliative care for children is not a subject many are aware of, and there isn't even a proper dedicated organisation or department that looks into this,' said a Sandakan-based orthopaedic surgeon from Selangor. Dr Timothy Cheng, 37, who has been working in Sabah for the past 13 years, said that with this in mind, he felt the need to do something to not only raise awareness but also get things moving and actions underway. With that, the idea of organising a cycling for charity event, to build a children's palliative care centre here in Kota Kinabalu, was born, he said. This programme, named 'Program Sepeda Amal Borneo 2025', organised by the Malaysia Medical Association (MMA), will run from July 27 to Aug 1, to raise RM500,000 for the building of the centre. 'A total of 17 people, comprising Malaysians, Singaporeans, Americans and Macanese, are scheduled to participate in this 600km ride from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, while a charity dinner will ensue on Aug 1 at the Hilton Hotel here,' Dr Cheng said. He hopes that with awareness raised and donations received, they can make this dream a reality. At the moment, there is only a small team of non-governmental individuals who go for house and hospital visits, to educate parents and families on caring for their terminally ill children, as well as try to let the child have as much of a normal life as they can, he said. Dr Cheng said palliative care for adults is quite well established, as they get more funding, and it has been around for quite some time, but it is not the same for palliative care for children. 'How do you tell and make the child understand that they will pass away any time? How do you prepare parents, their siblings, other family members, friends and teachers to approach this topic?' he said. 'How can we try to adapt and make them live as normally as possible until the time they are no longer here? This is what we want to try and tell the public, teach them and hopefully, help to gain more attention on this matter,' he said. Dr Cheng said that with this cycling for charity programme, they also hope to indirectly bring attention to the condition of the infrastructure in Sabah. He said it is a fact that Sabah gets less attention from the federal government in many senses, and more needs to be done to address all the issues faced in this large, beautiful state. 'We wish to highlight how difficult it is for many, especially those living in rural areas, to get medical treatment, go for official matters and do other things because some really do have to go the extra miles just to get from one place to another,' he said. Dr Cheng hopes this coming cycle for the charity event will have support from the public, as well as lawmakers in the country.
