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The United Arab Emirates has appointed a new Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Mohamed Abushahab. In a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, they discussed common priorities and ways to enhance cooperation between the UAE and the UN. Ambassador Abushahab conveyed greetings from top UAE leaders and expressed his commitment to finding common ground on international issues. The UAE will continue to focus on promoting tolerance, empowering women, utilizing technology for sustainable development, and leading on global climate action. Ambassador Abushahab has a distinguished career in foreign affairs and climate change, making him well-equipped for this important role.…

Republicans divided over Arizona near-total abortion ban, poll shows Republicans are nearly evenly divided over the Arizona supreme court’s decision to uphold an 1864 law that would ban almost all abortions, new polling shows. Forty-nine per cent of Republicans strongly or somewhat disapprove of the decision, while 46% of Republicans strongly or somewhat approve of it, according to polling of more than 1,000 likely voters released on Tuesday by the left-leaning thinktank Data for Progress. That split reflects the GOP’s identity crisis over post-Roe v Wade abortion politics, as Republican politicians have struggled to talk about an issue that was…

Pupil loses High Court bid to overturn prayer ban at ‘Britain’s Strictest School’ A Muslim pupil has lost a High Court challenge against a ban on prayer rituals at a high-achieving north London school previously dubbed Britain’s strictest. The student, who cannot be named, took legal action against Michaela Community School in Brent, claiming the policy was discriminatory and ‘uniquely’ affected her faith due to its ritualised nature. She argued the school’s stance on prayer – one of the five pillars of Islam – unlawfully breached her right to religious freedom and was ‘the kind of discrimination which makes religious…

Theft victim told he can’t have £4,000,000 scratchcard bought with stolen card A man whose stolen debit card was used to buy a winning £4,000,000 scratch card hopes he might have a right to some of the cash. Joshua Addyman’s card was taken by career criminals Jon-Ross Watson and Mark Goodram while they were on a stealing spree in London in 2019. Goodram had seen Joshua use the card and wrote the details of the card on his hand. Soon after, the pair, from Bolton, spent around £180 of Josh’s money, which included buying the winning Red scratchcard.

Inside the London Underground’s hidden tunnels where you can spy on commuters This major London underground station has a catacomb of tunnels deep under street level where explorers can get a glimpse of unsuspecting passersby. The ghostly platforms that once served the capital’s trains have been long abandoned, but they were opened again in 2022 by the London Transport Museum. Train fanatics can tour the haunted ancient passages, which still remain wholly intact, with a ‘time capsule of historic posters, signage and vintage tiles’ on display.

Huge chunk of UK to be hit by winds up to 55mph for 15 hours After a wet and windy start to 2024, we can finally expect a turn of drier weather, forecasters have said… but still pretty windy. Very windy, actually. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for today that covers nearly all of England and the entirety of Wales and Northern Ireland. The coast is set to be lashed by strong winds until 10pm, with winds as high as 55mph. However, the national weather service says the winds will steadily ease later today. Inland will see…

Girl, 4, dies after being hit by car on city centre street A four-year-old girl has died after a car crashed into her. Two other women were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a silver Corsa hit people on Upper Highgate Street in Birmingham at 9.45pm yesterday. A second child was assessed by ambulance crews at the scene but did not require further treatment. West Midlands Police confirmed two men, aged 21 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

Jessie J and Chanan Safir Colman are doting parents on first public outing with baby son Jessie J and Chanan Safir Colman are rather private when it comes to their romance, but the doting parents have now been seen with their adorable son for the first time in public. Pop star Jessie and Danish-Israeli basketball player Chanan, 40, welcomed a baby boy earlier last year after the Price Tag hitmaker previously shared that she had suffered a miscarriage. While Jessie has started documenting much of her son’s growth on social media, she and Chanan don’t tend to flaunt their relationship…

Jimmy Carr says he was ‘close to death’ while battling life-threatening infection Jimmy Carr said he ‘nearly didn’t make it’ when he was diagnosed with meningitis as a child. The comedian, 51, said he was ‘close to death’ while being treated in hospital in Ireland when he was still a toddler. ‘The doctor sort of went, “It’s going to be very painful”,’ Jimmy recalled of fighting the life-threatening infection aged three. However, he said the experience of surviving the illness made him ‘appreciate’ life.

Johnny Depp flashes yellowing smile at fans at first UK premiere since Amber Heard trial Johnny Depp attended his first UK premiere last night in London since his very public court case with Amber Heard. Depp’s new film, Jeanne Du Barry, a small French film directed by Maïwenn premiered in London last night. The Sweeney Todd star was completely swarmed by fans as soon as he stepped onto the red carpet and happily signed autographs for those who had gathered to meet him. Although Depp was all smiles, many were surprised to see his yellowing teeth which were unlike the…