130 arrested at New York University as Pro-Palestine protests escalate
130 arrested at New York University as Pro-Palestine protests escalate
New Study Bolsters Idea of Athletic Differences Between Men and Trans Women
Research financed by the International Olympic Committee introduced new data to the unsettled and fractious debate about bans on transgender athletes.
Admission of child sex abuse errors at monk island
A review has begun into historical child sex abuse claims on Caldey Island.
Music stars honoured at first 'Brit Awards of the North'
Big names and rising stars win at a new ceremony celebrating music from the north of England.
How Putins Whirlwind Bromance Could End in a Kremlin Tragedy
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
'Show respect', victim's mum urges over graphic post
Emma Webber has urged the author of a graphic post in a police Whatsapp group to contact her.
74-year-old Ohio woman charged with bank robbery was victim of a scam, family says
Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile review a most sickening nostalgia trip
This relentless documentary takes us back in time to meet the women abused by glam-rock star Gary Glitter as children and the roadies who tried to stop him (and set his wig on fire) 25 years before he finally got caught Do you remember it feels so long ago now the days when it was a shock to find out that a rich, famous, charismatic man had been using his riches, fame and charisma to rape and abuse women and children and cover it up for years and years? Glitter: The Popstar Paedophile is the bleakest of nostalgia trips, taking us back to those quaint times, before the public Jimmy Savile revelations, before the R Kelly revelations, before the Rolf Harris revelations, before Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein I could, unfortunately, go on but I think the point is made. Continue reading...
In August 2024, the horror film Stream, from the creators of Terrifier, will debut in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The movie reunites much of the Terrifier 2 team and features a star-studded cast, including Jeffrey Combs and Danielle Harris. The plot follows the Keenan family's deadly encounter with four killers in their hotel.
Hezbollah Says It Fired Dozens Of Rockets At Israel After Civilian Deaths
Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group on Tuesday said it launched dozens of rockets at northern Israel in response to the killing of two civilians in a strike blamed on Israel in Lebanon's south.
Two for Havertz and White as Arsenal thrash Chelsea
Arsenal move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a crushing victory over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium.
Robot Dreams: Everything we know about release date, trailer, plot, cast and production team
Neon has released the trailer for Pablo Berger's Oscar-nominated animated feature, Robot Dreams, based on the graphic novel of the same name. The film follows DOG, a lonely canine who builds a robot for companionship. Their bond is tested when DOG is forced to leave Robot behind, leading to a heartfelt tale of friendship and separation.
Havertz and White run riot for Arsenal to crush Chelsea in boost to title hopes
All that Arsenal can do is win, turn up the heat, ask the question of Manchester City, the defending Premier League champions, who retain control of their destiny in terms of this seasons thrilling title race. But how Mikel Artetas team won and the message could not have been any clearer. If City are to slip, Arsenal will surely be there to capitalise. One of the images of a devastating evening was provided by a young Chelsea fan, who held up a cardboard sign towards the end. I dont want your shirt. I want you to fight for ours, it read. That stung. Then again, Chelseas players had stunk out the stadium. Continue reading...
Rampant Leicester move ever closer to promotion and dent Southamptons hopes
It has not always been the way in the past few months but it was hard to wipe the smile off the face of Aiyawatt Top Srivaddhanaprabha, the Leicester chairman, as Abdul Fatawu completed his hat-trick, capping the scoring in a rout of Southampton that leaves Leicester so close an instant return to the Premier League. Maresca shot off down the touchline, arms outstretched after Jamie Vardy got the fourth and then came the inevitable chants from the home support. We are going up, they sang. The ols were out in full force and Southampton, who played like a team resigned to the playoffs, well beaten. Continue reading...
Elon Musk's X introduces app dedicated to smart TVs. What does this mean for users?
Elon Musk is back with a new venture, now entering into the entertainment segment with an application that is compatible with smart televisions. According to the company, the app will not have any ads upon launch.
PM Modi, HM Shah among BJP's 40 star campaigners for Odisha polls
The BJP has named Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath among the 40 star campaigners for the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha.
The Ritual: See what we know about horror movies plot, release window, cast and crew
The Ritual follows two priests, played by Al Pacino and Dan Stevens, as they confront their inner demons to save a possessed woman through a series of challenging exorcisms. Based on a true story, the film offers a compelling narrative of faith and redemption, set against the backdrop of a harrowing exorcism.
Plane crashes into river in Alaska, officials say
State troopers say Douglas DC-4 went down near Fairbanks on Tuesday, but not clear how many passengers onboard A Douglas DC-4 airplane crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks on Tuesday, Alaska state troopers said. It was not immediately known how many people were onboard. The website airlines.net said standard passenger seating for a DC-4 was 44 during its heyday, but most have been converted to freighters. Continue reading...
Alliance South Down MLA Patrick Brown resigns
The party said Mr Brown, first elected in 2022, was quitting due to personal reasons.
Nintendo Switch 2 release date, full list video games. Details here
Nintendo Switch 2's launch is round the corner and gamers are going gaga over the kinds of games Nintendo is planning to launch along with this amazing gaming console.
Wednesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Ukraine Aid
Also, a former tabloid publisher testifies against Donald Trump.
Tesla revenue drops 9% from a year earlier in companys biggest decline since 2012
Shares are up despite a major revenue miss after the company said it expects to release new vehicle models sooner than expected Tesla shares surged nearly 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after posting earnings results, despite a revenue miss for the first quarter of 2024 and recently announcing a recall of its Cybertruck. The electric vehicle manufacturer posted $21.3bn in revenue, lower than the $21.48bn estimated and a 9% drop year over year marking its biggest decline since 2012. As part of the report, the company released previews of a ride-hailing app to be integrated into its products and said it expects to release new vehicle models sooner than expected, bolstering investor confidence. Continue reading...
L.A. student dies after safety team member allegedly does not intervene to try to prevent fight
Mother of Nottingham stabbing victim criticises police officers comments
Open letter says callous and degrading police group WhatsApp message caused more trauma than you can imagine The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has written an open letter to members of a police WhatsApp group in which a message was posted describing her son as being properly butchered. Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber, 19, who with Grace OMalley-Kumar, 19, and Ian Coates, 65, was stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane, has written to the Nottinghamshire police officer who she says posted graphic details of the victims injuries in the chat group. Continue reading...
One feature makes this the best Apple Watch titanium band available
Withit's interpretation of the Titanium band is just as luxurious as Apple's but sells for a fraction of the price. It has a handy clasp feature too.
Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders
This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month.
MPs call for English footballs regulator to have power to save FA Cup replays
MPs vote in favour of progressing the Football Governance Bill Calls for regulator to have scope to amend parachute payments MPs have called for the Independent Regulator for Football to have the scope to reintroduce replays to the FACup, amend the parachute payment system and to enforce an effective financial settlement between the Premier League and the EFL, as they voted in favour of progressing the Football Governance Bill. The second reading of the bill was approved without a vote after a debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday. MPs from all sides of the house spoke in favour of the bill, including Conservative MPs who said they had previously been opposed toregulation. A number of politicians, however, called on the government to go further in granting the regulator power to achieve financial stability for the football pyramid. Continue reading...
Burying Trump stories was 'agreement among friends'
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about relationship with Trump and Cohen for hours.
Officials identify Idaho man who was killed by police after fatal shooting of deputy
Officials have released the name of the Idaho man who was killed last weekend after being identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a sheriffs deputy
Supreme Court to weigh whether doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
Nearly two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court will consider Wednesday how far state bans can extend to women in medical emergencies.
French Mayor Blames UK As 5 Migrants Die In Channel Crossing Hours After Rwanda Asylum Bill Passed
Five migrants, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France in an overcrowded small boat. The migrants drownings off the French town Wimereux came hours after Britain passed a bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda in a move to deter the dangerous journeys. French authorities said the accident took place a few 100 meters from the shore when the boat's engine stopped and several people fell into the water. The mayor of the French commune of Wimereux blamed British policies that encourage the arrival of migrants for the latest tragedy. The British are the ones responsible, said Jean-Luc Dubaele, the mayor of Wimereux.
Someone fishing with a magnet dredged up new evidence in Georgia couple's killing, officials say
Authorities say someone fishing with a magnet in a Georgia creek pulled up new evidence in a nine-year-old murder case
London Marathon wine guy on how he sampled 25 wines during race
Vintner Tom Gilbey raised more than 13,000 for hospice charity with challenge that went viral on social media A wine merchant who blind tasted a different glass of wine at each mile of the London Marathon has said he feels honoured his challenge went viral on social media, as he surpassed his fundraising target. Tom Gilbey, nicknamed the wine guy, sampled 25 glasses of wine during the race, stopping to guess the drinks grape variety, country of origin and vintage at each mile. Continue reading...
England is hope: some say they will try again despite Channel deaths
Attempt to cross via overcrowded dinghy from Wimereux aborted after engine stalls and five people drown They could have been on a school trip. Fifty teenagers from Vietnam, dressed for the biting cold in puffer jackets, smart trainers and woolly beanies, sat on the pavement by the bus shelter outside Gare Calais listening to music and watching videos on their smartphones. They were waiting for the 423 bus to take them back to a forest outside Dunkirk, where they have been staying at night with about a thousand others. It had been a disappointing morning for the group. Continue reading...
Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after legal battle
Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says
Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race
'One Piece' season 2 on Netflix release date, episodes, cast: What we know so far
One Piece season 2 will release on Netflix but makers are yet to make any significant announcement.
A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses
Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.
Skeptical judge and National Enquirer deal: Trump trial day six key takeaways
Judge admonishes ex-presidents lawyer, and first witness confirms Trump enlisted National Enquirer for 2016 campaign Donald Trump watched the judge presiding in his New York criminal trial dramatically admonish his lead lawyer and hear the prosecutions first witness confirm that Trump specifically enlisted the help of the National Enquirer tabloid to kill negative stories that could derail his 2016 campaign. Here are the key takeaways from Tuesdays proceedings in People of the State of New York vs Donald J Trump. Continue reading...
UK's King Charles Elevates British Indian Medic Lord Kakkar Among Top Personal Honours
King Charles III confers top honours, knightships to Lord Ajay Kumar Kakkar and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace
Good news! Shah Rukh Khan to return as Don, but not in Ranveer Singh's Don 3 [Details]
Shah Rukh Khan is making films for the audience and is well aware of their urge to see him in shades of grey. King is his passion project and he has been meticulously working on all aspects of the project with Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh.
Fizz ordinary at death as Chennai fail to defend 211 against Lucknow
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman failed to defend 17 runs in the final over in an ordinary outing against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League as the five-time winner succumbed to a six-wicket defeat at the Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
US Sanctions Four Over Malicious Cyber Activity For Iran's Military
The US ramped up its sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, designating four people and two companies it says were involved in malicious cyber activity on behalf of the country's military.
Mark Williams out of World Snooker Championship after defeat to Si Jiahui
Former champion uncertain if he has played last Crucible match Im not considering my future really, just its a tough game The three-times champion Mark Williams admitted he does not know whether he has played his last World Snooker Championship match after he suffered a dramatic 10-9 defeat to Si Jiahui in the first round. Si continued his love affair with the Crucible as he followed up last years surprise run to the semi-finals by knocking out Williams in an epic clash. Williams resumed with a 5-4 lead but it was the Chinese 21-year-old who hit the ground running on Tuesday, taking each of the opening four frames to go into the mid-session interval 8-5 in front. Williams then won four of the next five to make it 9-9 and set up a decider, with Si holding his nerve to close out a narrow victory. Continue reading...
Chicago woman convicted of killing landlord, hiding body parts in freezer
Chicago woman convicted of killing landlord, hiding body parts in freezer
Stock market indices dropped again yesterday after rising on the preceding day as a fact-finding meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) failed to restore confidence among investors.
Ukraine Suspends Consular Services For Men Of Fighting Age
Kyiv on Tuesday said it had suspended consular services for Ukrainian men of fighting age, in another bid to boost troops after tougher punishments for draft dodgers and a lower mobilisation age.
Jamie Dimon is worried the US economy is headed back to the 1970s
UN 'horrified' by Gaza hospital mass grave reports
Palestinian officials say more than 300 bodies have been found at Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals.
Deposits safe in banks being merged: BB
Money deposited by individuals and institutions with banks, which have decided to go for mergers, will remain completely safe and secure, Bangladesh Bank said in a statement yesterday.
Humanitarian groups demand safe routes to UK after five deaths in Channel
UN and Council for Europe add voices to outcry as more people drown within hours of cruel Rwanda bill being passed Humanitarian groups have called for new safe routes to Britain after five people died trying to cross the Channel within hours of ministers passing the controversial Rwanda bill . A child and four adults drowned on Tuesday while trying to reach the UK in a boat from Wimereux, in France. More than 110 people were said to have been on board the vessel when it left the French coastline at 5am. Continue reading...
Arsenal v Chelsea: Premier League live
Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott Mikel Arteta speaks to TNT Sports. We know we will have to be really good tonight to beat this team we keep fighting we have won ten out of 11 and are still not top, that is the level we are in [Saliba and Gabriel] is a huge platform, they is an unbelievable chemistry there, an understanding, they complement each other in the right way theyve been playing for two years together and keep growing we are blessed to have them the team defensively has been collectively strong we have already been here and we know what it takes we are here to impact the game we have the ability when it comes to these moments you have to step up and make it happen. Arsenal make two changes to their starting XI after the 2-0 win at Wolves. Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu are in; Gabriel Jesus and Jakub Kiwior drop to the bench. Continue reading...
The annual report of the State Department, which is mandated by the US Congress, also mentions the raids by Indian tax authorities on the office of BBC
Explained: How UK's Biggest Water Supplier, Thames Water, Sank Into Crisis
Thames Water, the UK's largest water supplier, has been ravaged since privatisation by soaring debts and chronic underinvestment, sinking into a deep financial crisis which has sparked bailout speculation.
Sampha, Yussef Dayes and Daniel Pemberton top Ivor Novello award nominations
Sampha and Dayes get nods for best album and share in nomination for Samphas song Spirit 2.0 at awards for British songwriting and composition Neo-soul singer Sampha, jazz drummer Yussef Dayes and composer Daniel Pemberton have topped the nominations for the 2024 Ivor Novello awards, which recognise the best in British and Irish songwriting and composition for the screen. Sampha and Dayes are individually nominated for best album, while they share a joint nomination for co-writing Samphas track Spirit 2.0, which is up for best song musically and lyrically. Continue reading...
We feel the need to raise the alarm
UN rights chief Volker Turk said yesterday that he was horrified by the destruction of the Nasser and Al Shifa hospitals in Gaza and reports of mass graves containing hundreds of bodies there, according to a spokesperson.
Rana Plaza Disaster: 11 years on, all 14 cases stuck in an endless loop
None of the 14 ongoing cases filed over the Rana Plaza tragedy has seen much progress 11 years into the incident, BLAST revealed at a press briefing at the Jatiya Press Club yesterday.
2 Students death in road crash: Cuet students stage demo, block road
Cuet students blocked Chattogram-Kaptai road in front of the university yesterday, protesting the death of two students in a road crash on Monday.
Political meddling, graft undermine judiciarys freedom
Though Bangladeshs constitution provided for an independent judiciary, corruption and political interference compromised its independence, said the US State Department in a report.
An April much hotter than average
Over the last seven days, temperatures in the capital and other heatwave-affected places have been consistently four to five degrees Celsius higher than the corresponding seven days in the last 30 years, according to Met department data.
TIB calls for halting bank mergers
Transparency International Bangladesh has called for halting the process of merger of banks.
Trade at centre stage between Dhaka, Doha
Looking to diversify trade and investments in a changed geopolitical atmosphere, Qatar and Bangladesh yesterday signed 10 deals, including agreements on cooperation on ports, and manpower employment and welfare.
Graft Allegations: HC asks ACC to submit report on ex-IGP Benazir after two months
The High Court yesterday directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to submit a progress report on the enquiry into reported allegations of corruption against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, his wife and two daughters, before it after two months.
Polls in 4 Upazilas: 25 elected unopposed in absence of contenders
A total of 25 candidates -- six for chairman posts, nine for vice chairman posts, and 10 for vice chairman posts reserved for women -- have been elected unopposed in the first phase of the upazila polls.
EU votes today to hold brands liable for manufacturers rights violations
The European Union is set to vote on a bill today that has the provision for holding brands responsible for violations of human rights or environmental laws by manufacturers.
Mizoram: Govt to crack down on over 3,300 proxy employees after elections
Aizawl:Mizoram Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DP&AR) Minister K Sapdanga on Tuesday said that the government will take action and resolve the condition of over 3,300 government employees, who illegally hired proxies or substitutes when the model code of conduct is lifted. The minister said that atleast 3,365 state government employees have hired substitutes [] The post Mizoram: Govt to crack down on over 3,300 proxy employees after elections appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Madrid farewell for king of clay: Rafael Nadal bids for one last miracle | Tumaini Carayol
As the end of his career draws ever closer, the ailing 14-time French Open champion faces a race against time to find form Towards the end of last week, before most of the 192 players in the Madrid Open main draw singles had even touched down in the Spanish capital, Rafael Nadal was already pounding balls on the courts of the Caja Mgica in preparation for the coming tournament. The four-time champions early arrival made sense. He is, after all, in a race against time to find at least a semblance of form before its too late. Not only is he tasked with somehow finding his feet after so many injuries, but this is it. Nadal may fast be approaching his endgame and he will likely compete at an ATP tournament on home soil for the final time in Madrid over the next two weeks. There will be no do-overs. Continue reading...
There is no evidence for the governments claim that deportations will stop the boats The capitulation of the House of Lords over the governments Rwanda bill was predictable even if some opponents had hoped against hope that peers might force a climbdown. As of now, UK law states that Rwanda is a safe country, making it possible for ministers to send asylum seekers there. The shameful course of action embarked on late last year, after the supreme court ruled the deportation policy unlawful, has thus concluded. Two years after Boris Johnson first announced the plan, Rishi Sunak is set to try again. From parliament the focus now swings back to the courts, where lawyers will try to have individuals removed from flight lists. The law allows for this if they face real, imminent and foreseeable risk of serious irreversible harm from being sent to Rwanda which some undoubtedly will. Mr Sunaks calculation is that the policy makes political sense despite this and the 1.8m estimated initial cost per deportee. Its appeal is two-pronged, and combines the fuelling of xenophobic sentiment among voters by ensuring that irregular migration stays in the news with papering over cracks in the Tory party between hard-right populists and what remains of the liberal centre-right. Continue reading...
Dart joins Raducanu and Boulter in Madrid Open
Harriet Dart joins fellow Britons Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter in the main draw of the Madrid Open.
UK bankers warned of severe losses if they fail to monitor private equity exposures
Bank of England executive says creeping sense of complacency and lack of data is putting lenders at risk UK banks are leaving themselves open to severe, unexpected losses, by failing to properly measure how exposed they are to the $8tn private equity industry, the Bank of England has warned. In a speech on Tuesday, Rebecca Jackson, a senior executive at the central bank, said there was a creeping sense of complacency among lenders, who despite a boom in loans and financing to the sector had almost no ability to put together data or even appreciate its crucial importance. Continue reading...
Child, Woman Killed In Israeli Strike In South Lebanon In Latest Violence
Local rescuers and official media said an Israeli strike killed a woman and a girl from the same family on Tuesday in Lebanon's south, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel have exchanged regular fire.
Post Office boss obsessed with his pay, claims former HR director
Nick Read said to have repeatedly demanded pay rises from the government and described bonus as intolerable The chief executive of the Post Office was obsessed with his pay and threatened to resign unless it was increased even as the Horizon scandal escalated, a former HR director at the postal service has claimed. The former chief people officer, Jane Davies, said Nick Read repeatedly demanded pay increases from the government, the companys sole shareholder, and described his bonus as intolerable. Continue reading...
Harvard suspends pro-Palestinian student group amid controversy, campus unrest
Harvard University has suspended the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) amid a wave of controversy surrounding the groups activities, according to a recent announcement by the university. The decision follows months of alleged harassment and intimidation directed against the PSC and its members, as well as a federal probe into the universitys reaction to the matter. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kingsmill owner warns of price rises due to very small expected harvests in UK
ABF, which also owns Dorset Cereals, says it is not yet planning rises but it may need to import quite a lot of grain One of the UKs biggest bread makers has warned of potentially higher prices as it expects very small grain harvests in the UK, making the company more reliant on imports. George Weston, the head of Associated British Foods (ABF), which owns Kingsmill and Ryvita as well as Twinings tea, Dorset Cereals and the cut-price fashion retailer Primark, said the group had not increased its food prices in the past six months after a hefty period of inflation last year. Continue reading...
Plea urges EC to ban PM Modi from election campaigning for alleged MCC violation
Nearly 17,421 citizens including, retired IAS, have accused him of instigating and aggravating hatred in Hindus against Muslims.
New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists
The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime ministers skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.
Braverman dropping Windrush measures was unlawful, court told
Then home secretarys decision in January 2023 to drop pledges was discriminatory, high court hears A decision made by the former home secretary Suella Braverman to drop three recommendations intended to repair some of the monumental harm done to the Windrush generation was unlawful, the high court has been told. The Home Office committed itself to a comprehensive improvement programme in response to the Windrush scandal, which had a severely discriminatory impact on a cohort of people who had lived in the UK since childhood, many of whom were arrested, detained, removed from the UK, or sacked from their jobs, made homeless and denied NHS treatment, the court heard. Continue reading...
Australian journalist's claim that she was forced to leave India not correct: Govt sources
NEW DELHI: Days after she left India, Australian journalist Avani Dias claimed on Tuesday that she was not allowed to cover elections and was compelled to leave the country even as government sources said her allegation is incorrect and misleading. The South Asia Bureau Chief of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) left India on April 19, and she claimed on Tuesday that she was denied an extension of her visa by the Indian government because of her reports crossed a line. After Australian Government intervention, I got a mere two-month extension. Less than 24 hours before my flight, she said in a post on 'X'. Last week, I had to leave India abruptly. The Modi Government told me my visa extension would be denied, saying my reporting crossed a line. After Australian Government intervention, I got a mere two-month extension ...less than 24 hours before my flight. 1/2 Avani Dias (@AvaniDias) April 22, 2024 We were also told my election accreditation would not come through because of an Indian Ministry directive. We left on day one of voting in the national election in what Modi calls 'the mother of democracy', she added. Australian journalist forced to leave India, says Centre refused to extend visa citing reportage However, government sources said Dias was found to have violated visa rules while undertaking her professional pursuits. In spite of this, on her request, she was assured that her visa would be extended for the coverage of the general elections, the sources said, adding her previous visa was valid till April 20. The contention of Avani Dias, the South Asia Correspondent of Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that she was not allowed to cover elections and was compelled to leave the country is not correct, misleading and mischievous, a source said. French journalist says leaving India after expulsion threat The sources said Dias paid the visa fee on April 18 and her visa was extended till end June the same day. She, however, chose to leave India on April 20, they said, adding at the time of her departure she held a valid visa and her extension of visa stood approved. Her point about not been permitted to cover elections is also factually incorrect, the sources said. Coverage of election activities outside of booths is permitted to all Journalist Visa holders, they added. Authority letters are required only for access to polling booths and counting stations. This, however, cannot be processed while the visa extension is under process, the source said. It is pertinent to note that other ABC correspondents -- Meghna Bali and Som Patidar -- have already received their letters, the source added. Media watchdog calls on Biden to urge PM Modi to stop crackdown on journalists in India
Judges reject HMRC appeal and rule firms marshmallows are not sweets
Innovative Bites Ltd wins case brought by UK tax authority after its mega product deemed to be an ingredient A food company has won a sweet-tasting victory against the UK tax authorities after a court decided that it did not have to pay VAT on its marshmallows because they were not confectionary. HMRC has unsuccessfully appealed against a 2022 decision by the first tier tribunal (FTT) that Innovative Bites Ltd did not have to pay a 472,928 demand for sales tax on its Mega Marshmallows because they were sold and purchased as a product specifically for roasting. Continue reading...
English clubs urge RFU to speed up enhanced hybrid contract plans
Steve Borthwick can allocate 25 contracts worth 150,000 a year Saracens chief says stalemate may impact clubs recruitment Leading English clubs are urging the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to accelerate their plans to introduce hybrid central contracts for a limited number of key mens international players. Saracens are one of several sides keen to know exactly how many of their squad will be offered deals and precisely how the new system will operate. Sarries director of rugby, Mark McCall, who works closely with a number of England players including the national captain Jamie George and the lock Maro Itoje, is hoping the situation will be clarified sooner rather than later. Its pretty important that it gets sorted as quickly as possible, said McCall, suggesting his star players had still not seen their final contracts. Continue reading...
Light aircraft crashes near Prestwick Airport
Police Scotland confirmed two people were on board when the crash happened in South Ayrshire.
Israel Army Unit Facing US Sanction Threat Has History Of Abuses
An Israeli battalion which US media say Washington is likely to sanction over alleged rights violations against Palestinians, has a long history of transgressions and impunity, according to analysts and Israeli media.
Welsh government may reverse 20mph limit on hundreds of roads but denies U-turn
Minister admits mistakes have been made but says speed limit will remain in high-risk areas Hundreds of roads and streets where a 20mph speed limit was introduced under a controversial law could be returned to 30mph, as the Labour-led government admitted mistakes had been made over the policy. The Welsh government denied it had performed a U-turn and insisted the default 20mph for roads in built-up areas would remain to prevent deaths and save the NHS money. Continue reading...
U.S. universities struggle to calm campuses torn by the Gaza war.
NYC campus extends remote classes amid Gaza protests
The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
In Trump Hush Money Trial, First Witness Testifies He Helped Candidacy
The first witness in Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial, National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, testified on Tuesday that he had a highly confidential agreement to use his supermarket tabloid to help Trump's 2016 presidential bid.
Gaza War Enters 200th Day As Fears Of Israeli Invasion Mounts
The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of the besieged Gaza Strip amid calls for hostages to be freed.
Biden rule grants overtime pay to 4 million US workers
Biden rule grants overtime pay to 4 million US workers The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a rule extending mandatory overtime pay to an estimated 4 million salaried workers, going even further than an Obama-era rule that was struck down in court. The U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 per year, when they work more than 40 hours in a week. The current salary threshold of about $35,500 per year was set by the Trump administration in a 2020 rule that worker advocates and many Democrats have said did not go far enough.
