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Israel Hamas military leader Marwan Issa dies in Gaza, US says
Marwan Issa, the commander of Hamas, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, according to White House spokesman Jake Sullivan. Mr. Issa, in his capacity as deputy military commander, would become the highest-ranking leader of Hamas to perish since the commencement of hostilities on October 7. The Palestinian organisation in charge of Gaza has not commented officially on allegations of his demise.
Elon Musk defends prescribed ketamine for mental health
Musk has defended his use of prescription ketamine to treat his "negative frame of mind," implying that Tesla's investors benefit from his drug use. During an occasionally tense interview with former CNN presenter Don Lemon, Musk disclosed that he finds the anaesthetic beneficial when a "negative chemical state" is present.
Canada refuses to apologise for British child abuse
Approximately 115,000 British children were sent to Canada between 1869 and 1948. They were commonly employed as domestic servants or as inexpensive labour on plantations. The Canadian government has denied the most recent apology request from British children who were subjected to maltreatment within the nation.
What follows Putin’s predicted fifth term as Russian president?
Regarding forecasts, a landslide for Putin was the effortless one. In that case, neither a crystal ball nor tea leaves are necessary. Ultimately, the Kremlin exercises strict control over the entire political system in Russia, including elections. Putin, however, will only do a little with his 87%. What might a fifth term of Putin entail?
India bank ordered to reveal donor-recipient electoral bond data
A month prior to the country's general election, the State Bank of India (SBI) was ordered by the Supreme Court of India to disclose every detail of electoral bonds, including the unique codes that link donors to political parties. In India, the "electoral bonds" election funding system, which was in operation for seven years, permitted corporations and individuals to contribute to political parties without restriction or identification.
Japanese interest rates rise for first time in 17 years
Borrowing costs have increased by the Japanese central bank for the first time in seventeen years. The main interest rate of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) was raised from -0.1% to a range of 0%-0.1%. It comes as salaries have increased in tandem with rising consumer prices. The bank reduced the rate to zero in 2016 in an effort to stimulate the economy, which had become stagnant.
Miami Open tennis player Arthur Cazaux collapses mid-match
Social media footage depicts Arthur Cazaux on the ground, where he is seen preparing to be served by Harold Mayot, who leads 2-1 in the third set. At the Miami Open, a French tennis player collapsed in the middle of a match. Arthur Cazaux was compelled to withdraw from his Monday qualifier against Harold Mayot in the third set subsequent to a fall to the ground.
Nicholas Bidar seeks release from obsolete indefinite sentence
Nicholas Bidar has remained incarcerated since his 2009 sentencing to an indefinite term with an eight-year minimum tariff for a series of robberies and resisting arrest while brandishing a firearm at police officers. An individual incarcerated for an indefinite imprisonment term, which was eliminated over a decade ago, has characterised his ongoing incarceration as "hell" while pleading for his release.
Cricket Australia cancels T20 over Afghanistan women’s rights concerns
The postponement of the second Australian men's cricket series against Afghanistan in succession can be attributed to the nation's appalling human rights record concerning women and girls. A one-day international series scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates in March 2023 had already been cancelled by Australia on account of "a marked deterioration" in the treatment of women in the country.
‘Historic occasion for fans’: Football regulation legislation
The Premier League has already expressed apprehension regarding the new initiatives, stating that they may "erode the appeal and competitiveness of English football." The declaration follows the Crouch review, which was instigated by an endeavour to establish a European Super League. The initiative to establish an Independent Football Regulator (IFR) for the professional men's game has been declared by the government.
Jaguar I-Pace drivers lose cheap Octopus Energy charging
I-Pace owners are critical of Jaguar Land Rover and Octopus Energy for abruptly withdrawing JLR electric vehicles (EVs) from the charging application with only a few hours notice. Users who are "furious" have taken to I-Pace Forums over the past week to share emails they received from Octopus Energy informing them that, due to JLR software changes, their electric vehicle will no longer be compatible with intelligent Octopus Go for charging.
HMRC accused of hiding Loan Charge scandal, inquiry demanded
A "failure of parliamentary scrutiny" has been levelled against the Treasury Committee about the publication of correspondence it exchanged with HMRC concerning the Loan Charge controversy. In light of ten suicides associated with the tax crackdown, campaigners have demanded an investigation. Members of parliament and activists are demanding a parliamentary investigation into the Loan Charge scandal, with HMRC being accused of "airbrushing" its approach to severe tax enforcement that was linked to several suicides.
