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Hunter Schafer arrested at NYC pro-Palestinian protest
Organisers confirmed on Wednesday that the actor, best known for her role as Jules Vaughn in the hit HBO series, joined over a hundred protesters in the lobby of NBCUniversal headquarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Monday to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Regulator demands halt to social media vape ads
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has issued enforcement notices to vape manufacturers and retailers, outlining clear regulations and emphasising that non-compliance will not be tolerated. Those "unwilling or unable to comply" will face sanctions, the committee added.
Half of learners favor EV lessons, threatening manuals
Future drivers of the nation have expressed a desire to gain experience in electric vehicles. However, a new study by Gridserve, a charging network, indicates that the lack of instructors with electric vehicles in the United Kingdom is impeding the transition to electric driving, creating an environmental dilemma.
Sunak pledges £54m for Jewish community security
Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that protects Jewish communities in the United Kingdom, will receive additional funds to maintain security measures until 2028. Rishi Sunak has announced the allocation of £72 million to assist Jewish schools, synagogues, and other community institutions in bolstering their security.
Child benefit removal tax trap: How parents pay 63% tax
There are circulating rumours preceding the Budget that the Chancellor may ultimately intervene in the child benefit taper. Since its inception a decade ago, the high-income charge for child benefit (HICBC) has been criticised for imposing an additional financial burden on parents and introducing superfluous red tape.
The parliament of Ghana passes an anti-LGBTQ measure
The Ghanaian Parliament has passed a contentious measure that would impose significant limitations on the rights of the LGBTQ community. Rights activists have condemned this action. The majority-supported legislation that was successfully enacted in Parliament on Wednesday was sponsored by a coalition of religious and traditional leaders.
Governor transforms ‘no-go’ city into tourist hotspot
A mile-long strip in the port city of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, is alive with laughter and Latin rhythms. The main road along the seafront, flanked on one side by the azure waters and pristine white sands of the Pacific Ocean and on the other by bustling bars and restaurants, is in the midst of summer, funfair season, and festival time.
Over half of dogs carry antibiotic-resistant superbugs
A new study has revealed that over 50% of companion canines are harbouring an antibiotic-resistant superbug that is highly transmissible to humans. The majority of dogs with diarrhoea possess multidrug-resistant strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli), an intestinal bacterium that is resistant to some or all antibiotics, according to research conducted by a group of Chinese scientists.
Shohei Ohtani marries Japanese woman
Shohei Ohtani, one of Japan's most eligible bachelors, has caused a stir on social media by announcing his marriage. The announcement by the Los Angeles Dodgers icon was unexpected, given his meticulous maintenance of his personal life. "In an Instagram post on Thursday, I wanted everyone to know that I am now married," the 29-year-old wrote.
Ronaldo gets one-game ban for ‘obscene gesture’
A sanction has also been imposed on the former Manchester United player, whose annual salary in Saudi Arabia is rumoured to exceed £160 million. One match has been deducted from Cristiano Ronaldo's career in restitution for what appeared to be a vulgar gesture he made in Saudi Arabia. Social media footage appeared to show Ronaldo propping his hand forward near his pelvis and encircling his ear.
UK euthanasia, assisted suicide laws explained, legalisation debated
Medically assisted death, or euthanasia, is currently prohibited in the United Kingdom and the British Isles as a whole. However, this could soon change. At present, individuals who administer euthanasia or provide medical care may be prosecuted for manslaughter or homicide.
Increasing hunger: Argentine soup kitchens fight Milei’s cuts
Despite the unusually high temperature on a Friday morning, the queue in front of the communal soup kitchen in Merlo, an Argentine municipality on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, is exceptionally long, stretching one block. Some individuals in the queue are first-timers, nervously holding empty plastic containers. Many are employed, but for some, the rice stew provided by the soup kitchen may be their only meal of the day.