Author: News Desk

Voters in Namibia cast ballots to elect a new president and parliament in polls that could result in the country’s first female head of state being elected. Around 1.4 million people — roughly half of country’s population — are eligible to vote.

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Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds Health Services Safety Investigation Body reveals difficulties inmates have when they leave jail for treatment A female inmate remained handcuffed to a male prison officer while she had a mammogram, in an example of prisoners being denied their dignity while receiving NHS care, a watchdog has revealed. The incident is highlighted in a report by the Health Services Safety Investigation Body (HSSIB) into the difficulties prisoners can face when they leave jail to see a GP or visit a hospital. Continue reading… Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds…

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Ninety further victims have been identified by detectives investigating Mohamed Al Fayed and the sex abuse scandal. The new claims relate to allegations of rape and sexual assault and span nearly 40 years between 1977 and 2014, with the youngest victim-survivor aged just 13 at the time of the alleged attack. A total of 150 complainants came forward following the airing of a BBC documentary, Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, in September, the Metropolitan Police said. Half a dozen people suspected of ‘facilitating’ The force is also investigating at least half a dozen people suspected of ‘facilitating’ the late billionaire’s…

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Brussels, October 17, 2024 – In a decisive meeting held today, the European Council underscored the European Union’s unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing Russian aggression, stabilizing the tumultuous Middle East region, and upholding the rules-based international order. Leaders from all member states convened to address pressing geopolitical challenges, economic resilience, and humanitarian crises, outlining comprehensive strategies to navigate the complex global landscape. Bolstering Support for Ukraine The Council reaffirmed the EU’s steadfast support for Ukraine, emphasizing that no initiatives concerning Ukraine will proceed without its active involvement. In a robust move, EU leaders approved a significant provision of up…

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President-elect Donald Trump said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had “agreed to stop migration through Mexico”. In a post on his Truth Social account on Wednesday evening, Mr Trump said this was “effectively closing our Southern Border.” He called it a “very productive conversation!”. The Mexican president confirmed that she spoke with Trump, calling it an “excellent conversation”. The announcement comes two days after Mr Trump threatened to impose sweeping new tariffs on Canada and Mexico as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. “We discussed Mexico’s strategy on migration issues, and I told him the…

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The Green Party leader has blamed a lack of action from Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien for a greater reliance on hotels to accommodate asylum seekers. Roderic O’Gorman claimed up to 15 large hotels would not have been required to house those seeking international protection if Mr O’Brien had fulfilled its responsibility. Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Mr O’Gorman said he hopes his party will grow its number of seats and return to Government as no other political group will ensure climate targets are met. But he suggested that the two larger parties may not want to do a deal with…

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A new page was turned in the Pelicot rape trial on Wednesday, November 27, with the end of three days of the prosecutions’ closing arguments against the 51 defendants, one of whom is still at large. Taking the floor one last time, the lead prosecutor, Laure Chabaud, attempted to “look to the future.” Calling on the defendants to stop hiding behind their “magic formula” – “I recognize the facts, not the intention” – she expressed the wish for a “real awareness” of what they are accused of and of “the notion of consent.” Read more Subscribers only 51 men are…

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She sees everything. Hitler’s too-black mustache, the missing centimeters on a barricade, an actor’s stumble. She hears everything. The creak of a pulley, the music starting too early, fatigue in the voices. From her seat in the middle of the stands, microphone in one hand and pen in the other, Ariane Mnouchkine observes every tiny detail that appears and happens on the stage of the Théâtre du Soleil. Nothing escapes her, neither in the detail nor the wider view. Does she have a perfect ear and eye? “I watch, listen and believe what the actors do. If I stop believing…

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The Administration has defeated the illusion. In Motril, the pro-Three Kings parade association, organizer of the arrival of their majesties to the town since 1971, has taken a step back. After 53 rides, she is leaving tired of “the increasing technical requirements and the associated administrative burden,” as she wrote in a statement. As Manuel Martín Muñoz, president of the entity for the last two decades, explains, they step aside due to the demands of the City Council, which makes them ultimately responsible for any incident that occurs. They say this is too much for them, even taking out insurance.…

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