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Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross to run
Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, intends to participate in the forthcoming general election. Following the party's decision to de-select David Duguid as the Conservative candidate in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, Mr Ross made a surprise announcement. Mr Duguid, ailing, has served as the Member of Parliament for Banff and Buchan since 2017.
Arsenal fan guilty of headbutting ex-Man Utd player
The former Manchester United and Ireland midfielder was accosted by Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on September 3, 2018. A three-year football ban has been issued to an Arsenal supporter for headbutting Roy Keane during a Premier League match. On September 3, 2013, Scott Law, 43, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, was convicted of assaulting the former Manchester United midfielder.
Louisiana may soon castrate convicted paedophiles surgically
Chemical castration is already an option for judges in the United States who have convicted an individual of child sex offences. However, the surgical method is significantly more invasive. In Louisiana, paedophiles who have been convicted of a sex crime against a minor may soon be required to undergo surgical castration in addition to serving prison time.
Liberal Dems promise free adult personal care
If the Liberal Democrats were in power, free personal care would be provided to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes. An increase in care worker compensation would resolve the hospital crisis and enable individuals to remain in their homes. He stated that the estimated £2.7bn cost of the plans would be covered by reversing the tax concessions granted to large banks by the Conservatives by 2028-29.
Newham baby found in shopping bag had abandoned siblings, court told
The connection was established after DNA testing on the neonate, which was discovered in sub-zero temperatures in Newham, east London, in January. It has been disclosed that a newborn infant who was abandoned in a shopping bag has two siblings who were also discovered in similar circumstances. DNA testing on the neonate, who was discovered in sub-zero temperatures by a dogwalker in east London earlier this year, has revealed the connection.
Chang’e-6 first to obtain lunar samples from far side
According to officials, the investigation was successful in collecting soil and rocks, as well as in displaying the Chinese flag. The Chang'e-6 is scheduled to return to its berth on June 25. After becoming the first probe to retrieve samples from the moon's far side, a Chinese spacecraft is currently en route to Earth. The China National Space Administration reported that the Chang'e-6 embarked on its return journey shortly after 12.30 a.m. UK time on Tuesday.
Israel says four Gaza detainees slain, increasing truce pressure
The Israeli military, in a statement released late on Monday, stated that the four men were believed to have perished in southern Gaza several months ago. The news is expected to exacerbate the pressure on Israel's government to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas. Chaim Peri, 79, Amiram Cooper, 84, Yoram Metzger, 80, and Nadav Popplewell, 51, who Hamas was holding together, were slain while its "forces were operating in Khan Younis," according to spokesman Daniel Hagari. The military declined to provide further details, citing a continuing investigation.
ANC faces ‘complicated’ coalition talks post-majority loss
In the election, the party's support was reduced by just over 40%, with 99% of the votes counted, due to widespread poverty, a stagnating economy, increasing unemployment, and power and water shortages. The African National Congress (ANC) chair in South Africa has stated that the party can engage in dialogue with all individuals and entities, as it will require a coalition partner following the loss of its parliamentary majority.
How federal agents defend Mexican election candidates
"We are obligated to depart." That was all Bryan LeBaron's security officer needed to say to alert the congressional candidate to the severity of the situation. LeBaron, 47, attended a mayoral debate at a university sports arena in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, on May 21. His wife, Lindi Johnson Berlin, was present as they observed his uncle's participation.
How Israeli Jenin raids incite Palestinian resistance
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Israel has killed 516 Palestinians in the West Bank since it initiated its assault on Gaza on October 7. Israel typically deploys clandestine soldiers into West Bank cities to monitor and evaluate the region before the arrival of the army or special forces, as per an investigation conducted by the Palestinian human rights organization Al-Haq and the London-based research group Forensic Architecture.
Law enforcement arrests 53 around Champions League final
Most of the 53 arrests made by the police near the Champions League final were for attempting to enter the stadium without a ticket. Five individuals were apprehended for breaching the pitch, according to the Metropolitan Police. It was part of a significant police operation throughout London on Saturday, with over 2,000 officers on duty to police the final.
US-China detente tested by Asia Pacific domination bid
Lloyd Austin, the United States' defence minister, has lauded a "new era of security" in the Asia Pacific, emphasizing that the region remains a significant strategic priority for the United States. A senior Chinese military official swiftly rebuked this statement. Austin issued the statement one Saturday following a critical meeting in Singapore with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. During the meeting, the two leaders resolved to reestablish military-to-military communications to alleviate the increasing tensions between the world's two largest economies.