Navjot 'Jo' Sidhu, who previously led barristers on strike during a row over legal aid rates with the Tory government, is alleged to have behaved inappropriately with the complainants.

Lottie Moss has admitted to taking Ozempic and says she would rather 'die' than use it again.

The couple, who have been dating for three years, shared the news in sweet Instagram posts on Thursday as Holly showed off her dazzling gold and diamond engagement ring.

Hannah collapsed within half an hour of taking the first sip of a drink from a Costa Coffee franchise in Barking, East London and was confirmed dead hours later

The brave worker was caught on camera pinning the alleged crook against the wall after he attempted to sprint out of a Co-op store in Edgeley, Stockport.

One passenger on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight in Hong Kong was offloaded and handed to the authorities due to his angry outburst. According to aviation tracking website Flightradar24, flight SQ897 taxied close to the runway at the Hong Kong International Airport but turned back. The plane was bound for Singapore.  The flight, which was set to take off at 8.25pm on Tuesday (Sept 10), only departed three hours later at 11.23pm, according to the Hong Kong Airport Authority's website. It eventually arrived in Singapore at 2.48am on Wednesday, according to the Changi Airport website. This delay had been caused by a passenger who allegedly lost his temper after his request for alcohol before take-off was denied by cabin crew, reported Hong Kong-based online platform HK01 News. Upon assessing the situation, the cabin crew contacted the control tower and requested to turn back. They also called the police to assist them in managing the unruly passenger, reported Taiwan-based news channel TVBS.

In this episode of What do you think?, AsiaOne heads to the streets to ask Singaporeans their thoughts on the recent public transport fare adjustments. From Dec 28, adult fares for travellers will see an increase of 10 cents per journey, while concession card holders will face a 4-cent increase per journey. The revision also included an extension of concessions for graduating students, allowing them to enjoy concessionary fares for four months after the end of their course of study. Following the announcement, some Singaporeans expressed mixed reactions on the increase. While some interviewees shared that they did not feel that the revision was reasonable, as it adds to their rising cost of living, most interviewees AsiaOne spoke to felt that the adjustment was justified if it helps to maintain and improve our public transport system. Additionally, some interviewees we spoke to were aware of existing concessions available and how such support were helpful for those who need it. Watch the full video to learn how Singaporeans are reacting to the change.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government after a woman was gang-raped at gunpoint in Indore, pointing out poor law and order. He highlighted concerns over increasing crimes against women. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also targeted Prime Minister Modi, questioning his efforts to ensure women's safety across India.

Indian millennials are the highest spenders on travel at $6,031 annually, according to Collinson International's report. Travel is the second largest expense for Indians after everyday spending. Airport lounge access tops the list of valued travel perks, with 90% expecting it on credit cards and 89% willing to switch cards if this benefit is removed.

BJP MP Sambit Patra criticised Rahul Gandhi for hesitating when asked about the meaning of 'A' in the opposition alliance 'INDIA'. Patra accused Gandhi of arrogance, appeasement, and crime. He also blamed Congress for appeasement politics in Himachal Pradesh and labelled Gandhi's actions abroad as divisive and treasonous.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on a visit to Geneva, discussed India's imbalanced economic relationship with China and noted that 75% of border disengagement issues have been resolved. He emphasized India's selective engagement with China while highlighting ongoing scrutiny of Chinese investments and visa restrictions imposed after the 2020 Galwan clash.

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the National Green Tribunal's directive that limited 'dhol-tasha' group sizes during Ganesh Chaturthi. This interim order allows larger traditional drum ensembles for the upcoming Ganpati idol immersion. The decision came after an urgent appeal against the NGT’s measures aimed at controlling noise pollution during the festival.

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The days were dreary for sure after Monday, September 12. But those nights in 1988 were straight from a hellish horror movie with families enveloped in clouds of blackness, barely able to see each other after sunset because the nights were so dark...

Women lost up to a quarter of their body weight using Mounjaro for up to 20 months, analysis by US researchers found. This compared to up to just 18 per cent for men.

This paper presents the latest findings and developments related to the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with a particular focus on stakeholder assessments of its structure and initial implementation. It summarises the perspectives of stakeholders at the EU, national, regional, and local levels concerning the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs). Notably, the paper compiles recent opinions and evaluations from EU stakeholders, as well as relevant institutions and bodies, regarding the execution of these plans. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

With a multi-ethnic and multi-religious population of 22 million, Sri Lanka is a country strategically located in South Asia at the crossroads of major shipping routes in the Indo-Pacific region. This lower middle-income country has undergone a severe economic crisis, whose consequences have been exacerbated by its economic and monetary policies, not to mention the 2019 terrorist attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Sri Lanka defaulted, and widespread popular protests prompted the resignation of the prime minister followed by the president, posts held by the Rajapaksa brothers. Ranil Wickremesinghe took over as president. The country has received assistance from the International Monetary Fund and negotiated a key debt restructuring deal in June 2024. India and China are competing to expand their influence in the country because of its geo-strategic location in the Indo-Pacific. The 99-year lease of Hambantota port to China in 2017, feeding the debt-trap narrative, has increased Indian and United States (US) concerns. Colombo boasts a nonaligned foreign policy, and has remained neutral on the war in Ukraine. European Union–Sri Lanka relations are based on a comprehensive cooperation agreement on partnership and development, which entered into force in 1995. Sri Lanka benefits from enhanced access to the European Union (EU) market under the generalised system of preferences plus, of which it is the third-largest beneficiary. The European Parliament – like other international stakeholders – has underlined the importance of a national reconciliation process given the unaddressed legacy of the 1983–2009 civil war against the Tamil insurgency. Parliament has also expressed concern over Sri Lanka's continuous application of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, systematically used for arbitrary arrests. Against this backdrop, Sri Lanka's presidential elections will take place on 21 September 2024. The EU has deployed an election observation mission, with MEP Nacho Sánchez Amor (S&D, Spain) as Chief Observer. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis and Commissioner Gentiloni are invited to the 16th Recovery and Resilience Dialogue (RRD) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) Regulation, scheduled for 16 September 2024. The previous RRD took place on 22 April 2024. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This at a glance note summarises the study providing a comprehensive overview of the situation to date and forward-looking insights in the areas of European Union education and training, youth, and sport policy. It highlights the existing and potential future challenges and opportunities within each policy field and makes recommendations for addressing them. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This study provides a comprehensive overview of the situation to date and forward-looking insights in the areas of European Union education and training, youth, and sport policy. It highlights the existing and potential future challenges and opportunities within each policy field and makes recommendations for addressing them. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In the spring, the US deployed an intermediate-range missile system in northern Japan as part of a Philippine-US exercise. Beijing strongly objected to the move

According to the ministry, ships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet and China’s PLA Navy, acting as part of a joint detachment, practiced various defense strategies while moving through operational zones in the central part of the Sea of Japan

At the same time, a Ukrainian military officer told the newspaper that the situation in the area was difficult for Ukrainian forces

According to the preliminary agenda, the representatives of the BRICS group, chaired this year by Russia, intend to talk about how to work together to counter the «rules-based order» imposed by the West

«Look at us: there are injuries but these wounds came from the drones that attacked us,» the Ukrainian soldier said

Seychelles' top football division has been rebranded to Absa Premier League through a partnership agreement signed between the Absa Bank Seychelles and the Seychelles Football Federation (SFF). The agreement was signed on Wednesday by the managing director of Absa Bank Seychelles, Nazim Mahmood, and the chief executive of the Seychelles Football Federation, Dennis Rose. The agreement, which will last for two seasons, is for SCR 400,000 ($29,300) per year and is renewable at the end of the second season. The money will go towards all costs relating to running the country's Premier League division, such as travel expenses for the teams travelling between the islands, and other payments related to officials, ball boys, and security, among others. Rose said, «The contract we signed today will go beyond corporate sponsorship, which is generally more transactional. We will enter into a partnership in which we shall collaborate on initiatives and activities during and surrounding the Absa Premier League.» This is not the first time the bank has partnered with the SFF, as in the past, under its previous name, Barclays Bank Seychelles, it regularly sponsored the top division until 2016. Speaking to reporters, the managing director of Absa Seychelles, explained that it was after seeing the huge interest in football across the country that the decision was made to get involved again. «The more I was passing by Anse Etoile or anywhere else, we were seeing football as a significant element in making people's lives happier, and we want to be in a position to resonate with most of our customers,» said Mahmood. He added that this partnership can help bring football to a higher level, and also encourage more companies and institutions to get involved. Through the agreement, Absa will also present a monthly award called Absa Player of the Month. There will also be prizes at the end of the season for the best goalkeeper, best defender, best midfielder, and best striker.  The last time the bank, then under the brand Barclays Bank, signed an agreement with the SFF was in 2007 but in 2016 it withdrew its sponsorship. The withdrawal was due to a reduction in shareholding in the Barclays Africa Group Limited (BAGL). SeyPearl was the official sponsor of the leagues after Barclays but in the past few years, the SFF has not had a main sponsor for the leagues.