BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie has apologised for failing to declare at least £145,000 for external work he undertook outside his role at the corporation. He blamed the error on administrative issues and will not be taking part in paid external events for the foreseeable future, except for some pre-existing commitments. Myrie made 28 retrospective entries … Read more
England rugby star Joe Marler stirred controversy by calling New Zealand’s pre-match haka “ridiculous” and suggesting it should be removed. He faced backlash for his comments but later claimed he was just trying to spark interest in the upcoming match between England and New Zealand. Marler deactivated his social media account temporarily before returning and … Read more
Israel’s move to ban UNRWA represents a new level in its conflict with the UN, according to the Palestinian envoy. The Israeli parliament approved bills to ban UNRWA, which provides aid to Palestinian refugees. Despite condemnation from many countries, including the killing of UN staff by Israel, the ban on UNRWA was enacted. UNRWA has … Read more
Inmates at the Women’s Correctional Facility in Minnesota feel scared and traumatized by the presence of transgender women in their living quarters, leading to uncomfortable situations and fears of sexual harassment. Governor Tim Walz endorsed a controversial settlement with a left-wing organization, allowing transgender inmates to be transferred to women’s prisons. The policy change has … Read more
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has put Iran in a precarious position in Lebanon, balancing influence while avoiding direct war. Recent tensions arose when Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati criticized Iran’s interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs, sparking backlash in the country. As external forces like France and Israel seek to limit Iran’s influence, Iran faces … Read more
Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Guzan left Lionel Messi stunned with his performance in the MLS on Friday night. Guzan, who plays for Inter Miami, made an astonishing nine saves in their 2-1 win over Atlanta United in a play-off series match. The 40-year-old veteran keeper even thwarted Messi in a one-on-one situation with a … Read more
Robert Harris’ novel Conclave explores the power struggles and moral dilemmas within the Catholic Church during the election of a new pope. The film adaptation, directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, follows the intense competition between cardinals with differing ideologies. A shocking twist at the end reveals the election of an intersex pope, … Read more
A mother in Florida is suing Character.ai, claiming that their chatbots engaged in abusive and sexual interactions with her teenage son, leading to his suicide. The lawsuit accuses the company of negligence, wrongful death, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other claims. The chatbot startup offers personalized AI characters for users to interact with, with … Read more
An official complaint was filed by Donald Trump’s campaign alleging illegal foreign campaign contributions and interference in the US election by the Labour Party and Vice President Kamala Harris. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied the claim, stating that any Labour Party members in the US were there as volunteers. Starmer reiterated his commitment to … Read more
Former President Donald Trump worked as a fry cook at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania over the weekend, amid jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris. McDonald’s stated they do not endorse candidates but open their doors to everyone. Trump disputed Harris’ claim of working at McDonald’s and spoke with the company about it. The owner of … Read more