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Lung infections including Covid-19 HALVED in a week in hospitals and care homes in England

Data from Public Health England shows the number of 'respiratory outbreaks' reported in workplaces rose from 22 to 43 in the last fortnight of June, and from 22 in May to 109 in June.

16 young environmentalists chosen for SOSF camp on Seychelles' D'Arros Island 

Sixteen young local environmental activists are set to embark on an enriching experience at a week-long environmental camp on D'Arros, one of the Seychelles' Outer Islands, next month. According to the Save Our Seas Foundation(SOSF) in a communique on Wednes
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16 young environmentalists chosen for SOSF camp on Seychelles' D'Arros Island 

Sixteen young local environmental activists are set to embark on an enriching experience at a week-long environmental camp on D'Arros, one of the Seychelles' Outer Islands, next month. According to the Save Our Seas Foundation(SOSF) in a communique on Wednesday, the young people were chosen after their remarkable achievement of securing top scores in the 2023 edition of the annual competition organised by the SOSF. The programme, which is run by the Save Our Seas Foundation D'Arros Research Centre (SOSF-DRC), provides a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for young people between the ages of 10 and 15 to visit the protected waters of D'Arros Island. The camp has been crafted to blend education, adventure, exploration and discovery, and it features games, presentations and camping.  The rich terrestrial and marine ecosystems of D'Arros serve as an ideal setting for young minds to immerse themselves in hands-on learning about environmental conservation. Sheril De Comarmond, the foundation's education and communications coordinator, said, «Such experiences are pivotal in guiding future mindsets towards environmental stewardship. Participants emerge as youth ambassadors for the environment, empowered with the knowledge to share within their communities upon their return home.» De Comarmond added "Recognising that a shift in our treatment of the environment requires behavioural change, the programme emphasises the transformative power of experiencing nature first hand and engaging in educational activities. The D'Arros Experience effectively fosters this change, and in addition, the students get front-row seats to some of the work the SOSF-DRC does on D'Arros.' Participants competed for a spot on the 2024 trip by spotlighting their local environmental hero in written form, video or poster form, and described how their chosen hero inspired them. Heroes could be family, educators or conservationists across the archipelago. Entries were judged anonymously by experts and the selection of the top 16 was based on a set formula. Among the winners are Anila Gonthier, who chose her grandfather, Dr Victorin Laboudallon, for his lifelong dedication to conservation, Gavin Marie honoured his cousin, Ivan Capricieuse, a recycling advocate, and Ella Moustache highlighted Steven Constance's role as an inspiring educator in fostering environmental awareness. The waters surrounding D'Arros Island and St Joseph Atoll have been an important sanctuary for marine life for decades were declared marine protected areas in March 2020.  Meanwhile, the Save Our Seas Foundation's D'Arros Research Centre (SOSF-DRC) has been active since 2012 and so far, more than 20 targeted research projects have been conducted at the centre in collaboration with numerous international institutions. 

Saudi center to prepare encyclopedia entry on Islamic ‘intellectual community’

RIYADH: Muslim scholars at the recently held “Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects” conference in Makkah have chosen the Saudi Defense Ministry’s Center for Safeguarding Intellect to compile a comprehensive study of “The Islam
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Saudi center to prepare encyclopedia entry on Islamic ‘intellectual community’

RIYADH: Muslim scholars at the recently held “Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects” conference in Makkah have chosen the Saudi Defense Ministry’s Center for Safeguarding Intellect to compile a comprehensive study of “The Islamic Intellectual Community” for an upcoming encyclopedia, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The decision “reflects the center’s expertise in intellectual matters aligned with the conference’s objectives,” according to the SPA.

Centuries-old mosque showcases Al-Ahsa’s rich heritage

RIYADH: Nestled among the eastern villages of Al-Ahsa governorate, some 12 km from Hofuf, lies the village of Al-Tahimiya, which entices visitors with its whispers of a distant past. Among Al-Tahimiya’s historical treasures is Al-Tahimiyyah Al-Sharqi Mosq
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Centuries-old mosque showcases Al-Ahsa’s rich heritage

RIYADH: Nestled among the eastern villages of Al-Ahsa governorate, some 12 km from Hofuf, lies the village of Al-Tahimiya, which entices visitors with its whispers of a distant past. Among Al-Tahimiya’s historical treasures is Al-Tahimiyyah Al-Sharqi Mosque, which stands as testament to the region’s rich heritage, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

Saudi aid agency to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to Yemen

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has signed an agreement with a civil society organization to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to Yemen. The agreement is set to benefit 31,333 needy families. The deal aims to ensure that Zakat Al-Fitr is distr
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Saudi aid agency to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to Yemen

RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center has signed an agreement with a civil society organization to deliver Zakat Al-Fitr to Yemen. The agreement is set to benefit 31,333 needy families. The deal aims to ensure that Zakat Al-Fitr is distributed to the neediest individuals in Yemen, which is suffering a humanitarian crisis. Elsewhere, the agency sent its seventh aid shipment through the Saudi relief sea bridge to Sudan on Thursday.

US secretly sending more bombs to Israel – WaPo

Washington has reportedly authorized a massive arms package to Israel despite apparent reservations about the upcoming Rafah incursion Read Full Article at RT.com
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US secretly sending more bombs to Israel – WaPo

Washington has reportedly authorized a massive arms package to Israel despite apparent reservations about the upcoming Rafah incursion Read Full Article at RT.com

Zelensky changes stance on talks with Russia

President Zelensky has indicated that a return to Ukraine’s 1991 borders is no longer a precondition for holding peace talks with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
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Zelensky changes stance on talks with Russia

President Zelensky has indicated that a return to Ukraine’s 1991 borders is no longer a precondition for holding peace talks with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Hunts Bay police seize firearm and ammunition

The Hunts Bay police seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during an operation on Myrie Avenue, St Andrew, on Friday. The police say about 12:45 p.m., a team searched premises in the area during an operation. During the search...
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Hunts Bay police seize firearm and ammunition

The Hunts Bay police seized a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during an operation on Myrie Avenue, St Andrew, on Friday. The police say about 12:45 p.m., a team searched premises in the area during an operation. During the search...

JCF eliminates gender-specific references to rank

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced the abolition of titles such as 'Woman Constable' in favour of simply 'Constable', as it moves to eliminate gender-specific references within its ranks. The JCF says the move,...
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JCF eliminates gender-specific references to rank

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has announced the abolition of titles such as 'Woman Constable' in favour of simply 'Constable', as it moves to eliminate gender-specific references within its ranks. The JCF says the move,...

Green Party activist loses part of her finger after a dog chomped down on it while she was posting campaign fliers through the letter box

Danica Priest, who is running to be a councilor in the Filwood area of Bristol, was left in hospital after a dog took the end of her digit off.
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Green Party activist loses part of her finger after a dog chomped down on it while she was posting campaign fliers through the letter box

Danica Priest, who is running to be a councilor in the Filwood area of Bristol, was left in hospital after a dog took the end of her digit off.

Rebel Wilson seen for FIRST TIME since newly released footage from her 2016 movie with Sacha Baron Cohen casts doubt on her claim he sexually harassed her

Rebel Wilson was spotted exiting the Kelly Clarkson Show in New York City on Friday.
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So, who's to blame? Boss of photography firm that offered to delete disabled children from school class photo says 'it's not a company policy' - with crisis meeting now planned to find what really happened

Terence Tempest, 70, revealed 'heartbroken' bosses at Tempest Photography were locked in crisis meetings to discover 'what the hell happened'.
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So, who's to blame? Boss of photography firm that offered to delete disabled children from school class photo says 'it's not a company policy' - with crisis meeting now planned to find what really happened

Terence Tempest, 70, revealed 'heartbroken' bosses at Tempest Photography were locked in crisis meetings to discover 'what the hell happened'.

What a dramatic comeback by cheating Kyle!  England ace was kicked out by his wife Annie after mistress Lauryn announced she'd had his SECOND love child. But now with his FOURTH baby with Annie due any day, there's been another twist...

There was a sudden flurry of WhatsApp messages doing the rounds in Cheshire WAG-land a few weeks ago.
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Taxpayers face record £10MILLION bill to cover the costs of MPs departing at the General Election

It costs an average of £116,000 per MP when they decide to stand down. The sum covers staff redundancy, the cost of closing down an office and secure disposal of documents.
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Taxpayers face record £10MILLION bill to cover the costs of MPs departing at the General Election

It costs an average of £116,000 per MP when they decide to stand down. The sum covers staff redundancy, the cost of closing down an office and secure disposal of documents.

Cesar Chavez’s family tells RFK Jr. to stop using activist’s name, image

The letter comes a day before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to host a campaign event in Los Angeles coinciding with Cesar E. Chavez’s birthday.
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Cesar Chavez’s family tells RFK Jr. to stop using activist’s name, image

The letter comes a day before Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to host a campaign event in Los Angeles coinciding with Cesar E. Chavez’s birthday.

510,000 travellers cleared Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on March 28, highest in a single day: ICA

SINGAPORE – A total of 510,000 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on March 28, ahead of the Good Friday long weekend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Friday (March 29). The figure is a record for th
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510,000 travellers cleared Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on March 28, highest in a single day: ICA

SINGAPORE – A total of 510,000 travellers cleared the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints on March 28, ahead of the Good Friday long weekend, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Friday (March 29). The figure is a record for the most number of travellers using the land checkpoints in a day, added ICA. It exceeds the previous record, set on March 15, when close to half a million travellers crossed the land checkpoints. ICA said that it observed continuous tailbacks from Malaysia at Woodlands Checkpoint throughout March 28, resulting in vehicular queues that extended beyond Seletar Expressway. A tailback was also observed at the Second Link, from Malaysia and reaching Tuas Checkpoint, it added. ICA said travellers can expect very heavy traffic on March 29 and 30 at both land checkpoints, with continuous tailbacks from Malaysia’s checkpoints for departing motorists. Arrival traffic is also expected to be heavy on March 31 as travellers return to Singapore. ICA advised travellers using the land checkpoints during this period to factor in additional waiting time for immigration clearance.

Maid who punched 101-year-old woman and taped her mouth to mask her screams gets 20 weeks' jail

SINGAPORE - A maid who punched and slapped a 101-year-old woman under her care was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail on Friday (March 28). Aye Aye Aung, who also put tape over the elderly woman's mouth to mask her screams, pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntari
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Maid who punched 101-year-old woman and taped her mouth to mask her screams gets 20 weeks' jail

SINGAPORE - A maid who punched and slapped a 101-year-old woman under her care was sentenced to 20 weeks' jail on Friday (March 28). Aye Aye Aung, who also put tape over the elderly woman's mouth to mask her screams, pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntarily causing hurt to a vulnerable person. Assistant Public Prosecutor Chye Jer Yuan said closed-circuit television camera footage dated Feb 23, 2024, captured multiple abuses by Aye Aye Aung that lasted for about 30 minutes. She punched the elderly woman in her waist, which caused her to wail in pain, before tying her hands to the bed railings. She restrained the victim by kneeling on the woman's chest with her full body weight. After the victim cried out in pain, Aye Aye Aung taped up her mouth to stop her from wailing. APP Chye said: «At this juncture, the victim was so afraid of the accused that she raised her hand to defend herself from the accused.» The maid then repeatedly slapped the woman's face while she was changing her feeding tube.

59k child marriages were stopped in '22-23, most in Bihar: Study

A coalition of civil society organisations successfully prevented or stopped 9,551 child marriages in 2022-23, with 60% of affected girls aged 15 to 18. States like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand averted the highest number of child marriages
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59k child marriages were stopped in '22-23, most in Bihar: Study

A coalition of civil society organisations successfully prevented or stopped 9,551 child marriages in 2022-23, with 60% of affected girls aged 15 to 18. States like Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand averted the highest number of child marriages. Legal interventions and parental counseling played vital roles in curbing this social issue.

Red Sea International Airport announces first overseas flights

TABUK: Red Sea International Airport has announced the commencement of its inaugural international flights. A regular schedule of domestic flights operated by Saudia has been servicing RSI since September 2023. The first international arrival — operated b
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Red Sea International Airport announces first overseas flights

TABUK: Red Sea International Airport has announced the commencement of its inaugural international flights. A regular schedule of domestic flights operated by Saudia has been servicing RSI since September 2023. The first international arrival — operated by flydubai — will land April 18, marking the start of a new twice-weekly flight from Dubai to RSI. The addition of flydubai services means RSI will now facilitate eight regular flights per week, further enhancing connectivity for residents of the Red Sea regions along the western coast of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi creative brings her late mother’s cooking to life

DHAHRAN: In Waad Janbi’s new animated short film, “Mom’s Spaghetti,” which aired this week on MBC Academy, the Saudi creative serves the audience a universal story of overcoming grief after the loss of a loved one, and the importance of feeding your s
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Saudi creative brings her late mother’s cooking to life

DHAHRAN: In Waad Janbi’s new animated short film, “Mom’s Spaghetti,” which aired this week on MBC Academy, the Saudi creative serves the audience a universal story of overcoming grief after the loss of a loved one, and the importance of feeding your soul — and your stomach. The animated short follows 14-year-old Amjad as he awkwardly — and delicately — navigates dealing with the loss of his mother by attempting to recreate a beloved dish she used to prepare for him.

Saudi health minister meets Mauritius ambassador

RIYADH: Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel recently met the Ambassador of Mauritius to Saudi Arabia Showkutally Soodhun at his office at the ministry in Riyadh. During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest and ways to enhance health coopera
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Saudi health minister meets Mauritius ambassador

RIYADH: Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel recently met the Ambassador of Mauritius to Saudi Arabia Showkutally Soodhun at his office at the ministry in Riyadh. During the meeting, a number of issues of common interest and ways to enhance health cooperation between the two countries were discussed, Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

Makkah university agrees research contracts with government

MAKKAH: The President of Umm Al-Qura University, Dr. Moaddi bin Mohammed Aal Madhhab, recently signed an agreement with Dr. Mohammed Al-Otaibi, general supervisor of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority. Titled “Governance of Financial Suppor
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Makkah university agrees research contracts with government

MAKKAH: The President of Umm Al-Qura University, Dr. Moaddi bin Mohammed Aal Madhhab, recently signed an agreement with Dr. Mohammed Al-Otaibi, general supervisor of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority. Titled “Governance of Financial Support for Scientific Research in Research Agencies,” the agreement aims to support and promote scientific research in line with the developments and objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The university will be tasked with developing “specialized programs and mechanisms” to improve the national research and innovation system.

How Saudi Arabia champions cutting-edge research into unique Red Sea marine environments — blue holes

RIYADH: While Saudi Arabia has long been feted for its ancient sites, distinctive culture and sweeping desert landscapes, recent strides in marine research and exploration could soon see scientists and tourists alike flocking to the Kingdom’s bluer regions.
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How Saudi Arabia champions cutting-edge research into unique Red Sea marine environments — blue holes

RIYADH: While Saudi Arabia has long been feted for its ancient sites, distinctive culture and sweeping desert landscapes, recent strides in marine research and exploration could soon see scientists and tourists alike flocking to the Kingdom’s bluer regions. In just the first year of a decade-long expedition led by Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Wildlife, 20 extremely deep underwater sinkholes, known as “blue holes,” were discovered along the Kingdom’s southern Red Sea coast.

Cancer-stricken King Charles is 'turning the dial' towards resuming his ordinary royal duties as he attends Easter service on Sunday for first public appearance in two months that is a 'sign of things heading in the right direction'

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the Easter Matins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, on Sunday. The King has been treatment for cancer since early February.
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Cancer-stricken King Charles is 'turning the dial' towards resuming his ordinary royal duties as he attends Easter service on Sunday for first public appearance in two months that is a 'sign of things heading in the right direction'

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the Easter Matins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, on Sunday. The King has been treatment for cancer since early February.

EU state could rename ‘Russian’ street after mercenary killed in Ukraine

The street, in Old Town Vilnius, may be named after Tadas Tumas, the first Lithuanian fighter to be killed in Kiev’s service Read Full Article at RT.com
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EU state could rename ‘Russian’ street after mercenary killed in Ukraine

The street, in Old Town Vilnius, may be named after Tadas Tumas, the first Lithuanian fighter to be killed in Kiev’s service Read Full Article at RT.com

US warned Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries – Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader has reframed the strikes as “deterrence” to demand even more weapons and money from Washington Read Full Article at RT.com
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US warned Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries – Zelensky

The Ukrainian leader has reframed the strikes as “deterrence” to demand even more weapons and money from Washington Read Full Article at RT.com

Inside the mind of The Special One - Mk II: Europe's most-wanted manager Ruben Amorim is now Liverpool's No 1 choice to replace Jurgen Klopp... and he loves trash-talking just like his idol Jose Mourinho

LEWIS STEELE: Madness. That was the word that filled the conversations and the back pages when Sporting announced they were taking a risk on a young coach from Braga in 2020.
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Inside the mind of The Special One - Mk II: Europe's most-wanted manager Ruben Amorim is now Liverpool's No 1 choice to replace Jurgen Klopp... and he loves trash-talking just like his idol Jose Mourinho

LEWIS STEELE: Madness. That was the word that filled the conversations and the back pages when Sporting announced they were taking a risk on a young coach from Braga in 2020.

Sam Bankman-Fried's mammoth $222MILLION Bahamas real estate portfolio will hit the market after shamed crypto boss was sentenced to 25 years in jail for FTX fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried's Bahamas real estate portfolio, now valued at $222 million, is set to hit the market in April. Much of this property was bought with stolen FTX customer funds.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's mammoth $222MILLION Bahamas real estate portfolio will hit the market after shamed crypto boss was sentenced to 25 years in jail for FTX fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried's Bahamas real estate portfolio, now valued at $222 million, is set to hit the market in April. Much of this property was bought with stolen FTX customer funds.

Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP leader after being charged with historic sex offences: MP faces court next month alongside woman, 57, who is accused of 'aiding and abetting additional offences'

The 61-year-old, who had led the Northern Ireland party since 2021, has been immediately replaced as leader by fellow MP Gavin Robinson.
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Jeffrey Donaldson steps down as DUP leader after being charged with historic sex offences: MP faces court next month alongside woman, 57, who is accused of 'aiding and abetting additional offences'

The 61-year-old, who had led the Northern Ireland party since 2021, has been immediately replaced as leader by fellow MP Gavin Robinson.

Xabi Alonso confirms he WON'T take Liverpool or Bayern Munich jobs - and reveals reasoning for turning down chance to succeed Jurgen Klopp - as he announces he's staying at Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso confirms he will stay at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen beyond this season rather than replace Jurgen Klopp or Thomas Tuchel.
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Xabi Alonso confirms he WON'T take Liverpool or Bayern Munich jobs - and reveals reasoning for turning down chance to succeed Jurgen Klopp - as he announces he's staying at Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso confirms he will stay at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen beyond this season rather than replace Jurgen Klopp or Thomas Tuchel.

Never-before seen footage from Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen's 2016 film shows she was on board with THAT butt scene and casts doubt on her claim he sexually harassed her

Rebel Wilson claims Sacha Baron Cohen told her to 'stick a finger up his butt' while in a room as his friends laughed and recorded on their phones.
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Never-before seen footage from Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen's 2016 film shows she was on board with THAT butt scene and casts doubt on her claim he sexually harassed her

Rebel Wilson claims Sacha Baron Cohen told her to 'stick a finger up his butt' while in a room as his friends laughed and recorded on their phones.

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