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Sunak defends UK’s China stance as stronger than EU’s
According to the prime minister, it is "completely and utterly false" to assert that the government feared taking strong action against China. Rishi Sunak has asserted that the United Kingdom's stance towards China is "more robust" than its allies, despite ongoing pressures to employ more belligerent language about Beijing following two cyberattacks.
April’s eclipse may cause 1,000+ car crash fatalities, study warns
Scientists have issued a warning that the April solar eclipse could lead to an increase in fatal automobile collisions. After analysing road traffic data about the 2017 solar eclipse, researchers from the University of Toronto determined that there were over a thousand additional road fatalities in the United States in the three days preceding and following the celestial event.
Corina Yoris: Venezuela’s opposition candidate barred
The principal opposition coalition in Venezuela asserts that its candidate was foreclosed from the presidential election in July. On the electoral council's website, the opposition Unitary Platform (PUD) reported that it could not register its candidate, Corina Yoris. The PUD, whose leader, María Corina Machado, has been disqualified from standing for office, has suffered its most recent setback.
Homeland Security raids Sean Combs’ residences
Reportedly, the inspections were associated with an investigation into sex trafficking conducted by federal authorities in New York. Federal agents reportedly searched two properties owned by Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing investigation into sex trafficking. On Monday, officers conducted searches of Combs' residences in Los Angeles and Miami.
Horse rider, 31, dies by apparent assisted suicide after injury
Caroline March detailed in a letter published on her Facebook page upon the announcement of her death on Saturday her efforts to recover from a career-ending injury, which continued to impede her progress. "I do not desire such an existence," she composed. In an impassioned letter published after her demise, a horse rider who endured a profound spinal injury divulged the reasons behind her decision to end her life through an apparent assisted suicide.
Syria air strikes kill WHO staffer, Iranian adviser
At least fifteen people were killed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor affiliated with the Syrian opposition based in Britain. Among them were two Syrians working with the Iranians, an adviser from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, nine Iraqi fighters from an Iran-backed group, and two Syrians.
MLS and referees conclude month-long lockout
According to the league, the seven-year contract between the Professional Referee Organisation (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) will continue until 2030, making it the most extensive labour agreement in the history of Major League Soccer (MLS) for match officials. PRSA is the labour union that advocates for the interests of MLS match referees. PRO, which was established by MLS and US Soccer in 2012 in collaboration, oversees MLS match officials.
Hospital shut after forced evacuation, reported by paramedics
According to the Palestine Red Crescent Society, al-Amal Hospital in southern Gaza is currently inoperable due to the evacuation of both medical personnel and patients by Israeli forces. Monday saw the relocation of 27 personnel, six patients, an additional individual, and the remains of two recently deceased individuals who had been shot and slain at the facility in Khan Younis.
Assange’s US extradition delay hinges on potential appeal outcome
The founder of WikiLeaks, according to American prosecutors, allegedly encouraged and assisted US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning in stealing diplomatic cables and military files published on his website. According to his supporters, the 52-year-old is being persecuted as a hero for exposing misconduct in the United States.
Kids among migrants rescued, arriving in Dover
Photographic evidence emerges depicting the clothed children being escorted to safety after their perilous voyage across the English Channel. Children ...
Michelle Mone’s Monbeg Genius withdraws from Grand National
When the weights for the National were released in February, Monbeg Genius was among the favorites, having completed a solid preliminary trial for Aintree in early December when it finished a noteworthy 10-length third in the Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase at Newbury. Nevertheless, earlier this month, he performed unfavorably in two consecutive outings, one at Kelso and the other at the Cheltenham Festival. By Tuesday morning, his odds had dropped to approximately 40-1.
UN expert accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
According to one UN human rights expert, Israel has carried out "acts of genocide" in Gaza. On Tuesday in Geneva, Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, delivered her report to the organization's member states. Israel, however, has already disregarded her findings.
