ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court suspended (File pic) UNITED NATIONS: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was removed from office on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged. By a large majority, the ICC’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan for “serious misconduct and…

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Indian fast bowler appointed Bihar DSP under ‘Medal Lao Naukri Pao’ policy | Off the field News

India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar was on Friday appointed as a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) by the Bihar government under its ‘Medal Lao Naukri Pao’ policy. He said the initiative would encourage athletes across the state to work harder.Mukesh received his appointment letter from Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna. India pacer Akash…

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From Mars to your bicycle: NASA’s puncture-proof tyre, built for Mars rovers, could replace rubber tyres |

Image Credit: https://technology.nasa.gov/page/nasas-airless-tire-technology-re For decades, air-powered tyres have been the standard, but they remain vulnerable to sharp stones, nails and air leaks. However, an amazing solution is proposed by Nasa. Imagine you are cycling through the countryside on a crisp morning when suddenly, the dreaded hiss of a puncture ruins your journey.Glenn Research Center has…

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AIIMS releases NORCET 11 notification for Nursing Officer recruitment; applications open until August 13

AIIMS opens NORCET 11 Nursing Officer recruitment 2026 applications with September examination schedule AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has issued the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test (NORCET)-11 under Notice No. 103/2026. The recruitment drive invites online applications for Nursing Officer…

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Jay-Z moves to block $119K debt from being erased in bankruptcy case linked to man claiming he’s the rapper’s son: Report |

Jay-Z moves to block $119K debt from being erased in bankruptcy case linked to man claiming he’s the rapper’s son: Report Jay-Z has filed fresh legal documents seeking to prevent a $119,000 judgment against Lillie Coley, the godmother of Rymir Satterthwaite, from being discharged through bankruptcy.According to TMZ, the rapper filed the request as part…

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Word of the day: Construe |

The same words can lead to very different conclusions depending on how they are understood. A comment intended as humour may be taken as criticism, while a simple gesture can be interpreted in several ways by different people. This ability to assign meaning is central to communication, yet it also explains why misunderstandings occur so…

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Archaeologists uncover rare 2,000-year-old Liubo game boards in Han Dynasty tombs, but its rules remain one of history’s greatest mysteries | World News

Centuries before chess spread across Asia, another board game captivated people throughout ancient China. Known as Liubo, it was played by emperors, nobles and ordinary families during the Han Dynasty, appearing so frequently that complete game sets were buried alongside the dead. Yet despite its popularity more than 2,000 years ago, the game’s rules have…

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