Taiwan plans £30bn defence boost to counter China threat
President Lai Ching-te ramps up defence spending to deter potential Chinese invasion Taiwan will introduce a £30-billion supplementary defence budget to defend itself against the rising threat from China. China has been rapidly growing its military capabilities over the past five years, while routinely threatening to bring Taiwan under its control. President Lai Ching-te said... Read More
Once-in-300-years’ rain leaves Thai city flooded and maternity ward stranded
Thai Floods Death Toll at 33, Official Says” World A “once in 300 year” storm has battered southern Thailand, bringing floodwaters more than eight feet high that in one city cut off access to a maternity ward holding 30 newborn babies, staff and officials said. At least 19 people across southern Thailand have died, mainly... Read More
Japan :Fukui governor to step down over sexual harassment
Tatsuji Sugimoto, the governor of Fukui Prefecture in central Japan, said Tuesday he will resign over sexually harassing messages sent to multiple staff. Speaking a month after a sexual harassment complaint by one of his staff came to light, Sugimoto told a press conference that he feels an “extremely heavy responsibility” for his actions, saying... Read More
Italian parliament unanimously votes to make femicide a crime” Deputies in the Italian parliament have voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide –
The murder of a woman, motivated by gender – as a distinct law to be punished with a life sentence. In a symbolic move, the bill was approved on the day dedicated to the elimination of violence against women worldwide. The idea of a law on femicide had been discussed in Italy before but the... Read More
New Zealand: ‘Suitcase murders’ mother sentenced to life
Hakyung Lee was convicted of murdering her children, aged eight and six in 2018, before putting their bodies in suitcases. The bodies were discovered in 2022 after the auction of an abandoned storageNew Zealand: ‘Suitcase murders’ mother sentenced to life Hakyung Lee was convicted of murdering her children, aged eight and six in 2018, before... Read More
Ex-wife of Dubai royal says she fears arrest as custody battle escalates”
The former wife of a member of Dubai’s ruling family has expressed concern that she could be arrested as her ex-husband has lodged a criminal complaint with local police, accusing her of kidnapping their three young daughters. Since their divorce in 2019, Zeynab Javadli has been involved in a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband... Read More
22-year-old singer killed in ambush-style shooting in LA Los Angeles.
police are searching for two gunmen after a 22-year-old woman — reportedly a Latin singer — was killed in an ambush-style shooting. Around 1:25 a.m. Saturday, two men approached a parked car in the Northridge neighborhood and fired multiple rounds at several people sitting inside, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Maria De La... Read More
Nigeria: 10 kidnapped in Kwara as gang seizures continue
Ten women and children have been taken in the western state while police said one woman had managed to flee the scene. It is the latest kidnapping in a country beset with long-brewing conflicts.CrimeNigeriaNigeria: 10 kidnapped in Kwara as gang seizures continue Ten women and children have been taken in the western state while police... Read More
Liverpool seek solace from domestic woes in Champions League against PSV
Liverpool seek solace from domestic woes in Champions League against PSV LIVERPOOL, England :Liverpool host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday hoping Europe can provide relief from a domestic nightmare for the Premier League champions that boss Arne Slot called “ridiculous.” Liverpool have lost eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions, including a bruising 3-0... Read More
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I have said many times you will never find enough excuses for us to perform like this. It’s unexpected for the club, for me, for everyone. It is ridiculous. It is unbelievable,” Slot said of his team’s worrying form. “I have said many times you will never find enough excuses for us to perform like... Read More