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British PM Andy Burnham formally opened his newly created northern office LONDON: British PM Andy Burnham formally opened his newly created northern office on Friday, promising “a different way of running Britain” as he bids to reverse decades of centralising power over England in London.Unveiling No 10 North in the northwestern city of Manchester, Burnham…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over findings of “serious misconduct and serious breach of duty”, nearly two years after allegations of sexual misconduct first surfaced. The decision comes as the Hague-based court faces mounting pressure from the United States, which has intensified its campaign against…
The girl, given the pseudonym “Mei,” died a week after receiving a spinal infusion of trillions of viruses WASHINGTON: A six-year-old Chinese girl died last year after receiving an experimental gene-therapy to correct a non-life-threatening condition, according to an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch.The girl, given the pseudonym “Mei,” died a week after receiving…
Addressing the nation, Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the attack. At least 10 people were killed and nearly 100 injured after a Russian ballistic missile struck a defence industry event in Ukraine’s Kyiv region on Friday, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to criticise the decision to hold such a gathering during wartime.Ukraine’s Emergency Services said rescue operations…
Food review YouTuber Joe Is Hungry has shared his surprise after one of his latest videos became a huge hit online. His review of KFC’s returning Popcorn Chicken has earned nearly 20 million views across social media, even though he did not expect people to pay much attention to it. Speaking about the video’s success,…
US President Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner US President Donald Trump on Friday attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, nearly three months after the annual event was postponed following a shooting outside the original venue.The US president is set to address journalists from major news organisations after months…
Indian students in Canada who have been denied of work permit start a hunger strike. A few Indian students of Portage College in Calgary, Canada, started a hunger strike as part of their ongoing protest against Canada Immigration’s decision to deny them a post-graduation work permit. They said they waited for some positive outcome as…
‘There’s nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows they are right’ A room full of clever people falls silent when someone speaks with total confidence. Doubt creates space for discussion, compromise, and checking the facts. Absolute certainty does the exact opposite. It shuts down debate, ignores warning signs, and treats any disagreement as a…
Quote of the day on leadership by Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew. Lee Kuan Yew was known for his iron fist with which he founded the base of today’s Singapore. He was revered for his leadership and this is one of his most memorable leadership quotes, where he said leaders are not manufactured in…
Quote of the day on self-preservation. Knowledge is power. But sometimes this power is best hidden for self-preservation. The quote of the day advises us to keep our mouths shut when we have information that can pose a threat to us. This old quote is not attributed to anyone in particular, but it is said…
