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US tech firms secure AI deals as Trump tours Gulf states | Technology US tech firms secure AI deals as Trump tours Gulf states | Technology A swath of US technology firms announced deals in the Middle East as Donald Trump trumpeted $600bn in commitments from Saudi Arabia to American artificial intelligence companies during a tour of Gulf states. Among the biggest deals was a set signed by Nvidia. The company will sell hundreds of thousands of AI chips in Saudi Arabia, with a first tranche of 18,000 of its newest “Blackwell” chips going to Humain, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth-fund-owned AI startup, Reuters reported. Cisco on Tuesday said it had signed a deal with G42, the AI firm based in the United Arab Emirates, to help the company develop that country’s AI sector. Trump plans to visit the UAE on Thursday. The New York Times on Monday reported that his administration is nearing a deal to allow UAE to buy large volumes of Nvidia’s AI chips as well. skip past newsletter promotion A weekly dive in to how technology is shaping our lives Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion The deals will flow both ways. The White House said the Saudi Arabian firm DataVolt will invest $20bn in AI data centers and energy infrastructure in the US. Alphabet’s Google, DataVolt, Oracle, Salesforce, Advanced Micro Devices and Uber will invest $80bn in transformative technologies in both countries, according to the White House, though no further details were available. Cisco said it had reached an agreement with UAE’s G42 “to assess the potential” to work together on cybersecurity technologies that use US AI as well as AI data centre technologies. Saudi Arabia, which is seeking to make its economy less dependent on oil revenue, aims to position itself as a hub for AI and a leading centre for AI activity outside the United States. The pivot is recent: on Monday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of Humain, which will develop and manage AI technologies in Saudi Arabia. The two companies said they would leverage Nvidia’s platforms to establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader in AI, GPU cloud computing and digital transformation. Command over the world’s most advanced semiconductors, vital for cutting-edge AI, has put Trump in a powerful negotiating position as he tours the Middle East. The deals with Saudi Arabia for AI chips stand in stark contrast to the strict restrictions the US has imposed on trading the commodity with China. Nvidia in particular has been prohibited from selling its latest models to ******** firms, though some have still been able to match American companies’ AI, most notably DeepSeek. Source link #tech #firms #secure #deals #Trump #tours #Gulf #states #Technology Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

UnitedHealth CEO steps down for ‘personal reasons’ – CNN UnitedHealth CEO steps down for ‘personal reasons’ – CNN UnitedHealth CEO steps down for ‘personal reasons’ CNNUnitedHealth CEO suddenly steps down for ‘personal reasons’ NBC NewsCan UnitedHealth’s New Boss Succeed Where Other ‘Boomerang’ CEOs Failed? WSJUnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year NPRUnitedHealth Group shake-up: CEO steps down, guidance suspended Yahoo Finance Source link #UnitedHealth #CEO #steps #personal #reasons #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*** government to launch AI tool to speed up public consultations | Artificial intelligence (AI) *** government to launch AI tool to speed up public consultations | Artificial intelligence (AI) An AI tool has been used to review public responses to a government consultation for the first time and is now set to be rolled out more widely in an effort to save money and staff time. The tool, named “Consult”, was first used by the Scottish government when it was seeking perspectives on the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as lip filler. The *** government said the tool analysed responses and was able to produce results identical to human officials, and will now be used to review responses from other consultations, while also being developed further. While reviewing more than 2,000 responses, Consult identified key themes, which were then checked and refined by experts in the Scottish government. The government built Consult to be among its new package of AI tools, nicknamed “Humphrey”, which they claim will “speed up work in Whitehall and cut back on consulting spending”. They claim that, across the 500 consultations they run annually, the new tool will save the British taxpayer £20m a year and save up about 75,000 hours for government officials to focus on other work. Michael Rovatsos, a professor of artificial intelligence at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Informatics, said he believed that while the rewards of Consult could be great, the risks of biases influencing the AI shouldn’t be overlooked. “While in principle the idea is that a human will always be in the loop, in practice the reality is that a person will not always have that much time to check every time, and that is when the biases will creep in.” Rovatsos also said that “bad actors”, domestic and foreign, could influence the AI’s integrity through feeding it prompts. “You will have to invest in making sure that the systems are safe and robust and that will take money and time,” he said. “I think that unlocking the benefits and avoiding the harm requires a lot more additional upfront investment and learning than what it might look like in the first instance. There’s a danger that ministers and civil servants might see this as a quick fix to save money, but doing this well is essential and hard.” The government claims that Consult will work 1,000 times faster than a human and will be 400 times cheaper, with its conclusions being “incredibly similar” to those reached by experts but in a fraction of the time. Speaking on the launch of Consult, the technology secretary, Peter Kyle, said Consult would save “millions” for taxpayers. “No one should be wasting time on something AI can do quicker and better, let alone wasting millions of taxpayer pounds on outsourcing such work to contractors. “After demonstrating such promising results, Humphrey will help us cut the costs of governing and make it easier to collect and comprehensively review what experts and the public are telling us on a range of crucial issues. “The Scottish government has taken a bold first step. Very soon, I’ll be using Consult, within Humphrey, in my own department and others in Whitehall will be using it too – speeding up our work to deliver the plan for change.” There is no fixed date yet for Consult, which is still in its trial phase, being implemented in government work, but the belief is that it could be deployed in government offices by the end of 2025. Source link #government #launch #tool #speed #public #consultations #Artificial #intelligence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend Co-op customers should see stocks on shelves start to return to more normal levels this weekend, the company said, after it announced it was switching its online ordering system for suppliers back on after a cyber-attack. The hack resulted in payment problems, widespread shortages of goods in shops, and compromised customer and staff data. The hackers, who use the name DragonForce, also claimed to be responsible for a similar attack on Marks and Spencer (M&S) and an attempted hack of Harrods earlier this month. Co-op said it was bringing its systems “gradually back online in a safe and controlled manner.” Earlier this month, cyber criminals infiltrated the Co-op’s IT networks apparently trying to extort money from the grocery chain. The company moved to limit the impact of the attack by shutting down some IT systems, including parts of its supply chain and logistics operations, resulting in disruption to deliveries. Shoppers have shared images of empty shelves and fridges. But Co-op says this should improve from the weekend in-store and online, as it works with its suppliers to restock. It says all payments systems, including contactless payments, are back up and running. In a statement, the company thanked “colleagues, members, partners and suppliers for their support so far.” In a message sent to its suppliers earlier this week, and first reported by The Grocer, the Co-op asked for patience as it gets its systems back up and running. It warned of likely increased “volatility” in order volumes. The cyber criminals claim to have the private information of 20 million people who signed up to Co-op’s membership scheme, but the firm would not confirm that number. M&S admitted on Tuesday that some customer data had been stolen in the hack of its systems. Source link #Coop #shelves #fully #stocked #weekend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Safety concerns at prison in Wellingborough holding sex offenders Safety concerns at prison in Wellingborough holding sex offenders Jon Ironmonger BBC Investigations, Northamptonshire BBC Corinna says life for her partner in HMP Five Wells has been hell When HMP Five Wells opened in 2022 it was hailed as the ***’s first “smart” prison, yet the facility’s remit has changed and it now holds one of the highest numbers of sex offenders in Europe. What has this meant for the prison? Corinna is worried about her partner Sam, who is serving a sentence for a financial crime at the Category C male resettlement prison in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She says when some sex offenders started to be housed with the general inmate population, Sam spiralled into a depression. “Shortly after my partner entered [HMP Five Wells], they came up with this scheme to integrate every part of the prison with monsters, the worst of the worst,” Corinna says. “The main prisoners had to sign a contract agreeing not to harass or intimidate them, but some of the men are turning to drugs because they can’t bear it. “A child ******* was moved off Sam’s wing this week because he was bragging and about to get his head kicked in.” Getty Images Sprawled across a hillside in Wellingborough, HMP Five Wells is one of the ***’s largest prisons Corinna says her partner has put in six transfer requests, which have all been declined. “He was abused as a child, so for him it’s a massive struggle to live among the very people who hurt him – he’s so withdrawn, he’s depressed.” As HMP Five Wells is now an integrated prison, sex offenders may be present when the families of other inmates visit the facility. “It makes my skin crawl,” Corinna says. “I take my daughter up there and rather than enjoying my visit I’m looking at which prisoners are staring at her, standing less than a metre away.” Corrina takes her daughter to visit her partner at HMP Five Wells BBC Investigations has spoken to several former inmates or the loved ones of serving prisoners at HMP Five Wells, who have echoed Corrina’s claims. The BBC has not used the real names of those interviewed. Jake was recently released after serving a sentence for sharing indecent images. He says attacks on sex offenders and bullying was commonplace. “When I left, the prison was 80% sex offenders and soon it is going to be 100%. “There are people getting slashed, getting beat up, they’re getting violated *********. The screws are doing nothing about it. A lot of it was in front of everyone.” Jake says he spent all day locked in his cell and began using spice, a psychoactive substance, which was sprayed onto sheets of paper and slid under the door. “It’s a time-killer, you’re just out of it. I was doing it 24/7. “I spent probably £6,000 in five months – it’s easier to get than food and drink. I came out worse than when I went in,” Jake says. In 2022 only one of the seven housing blocks at the facility was used to hold sex offenders, but by March 1,206 out of 1,717 inmates had been convicted of a sex crime, according to Ministry of Justice data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. The figure is nearly the same number as HMP Littlehey in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, which is Europe’s largest prison housing sex offenders. Since the integration in 2024, there has been a rise in violence and self-harm. Figures published by the Ministry of Justice show assaults increased by nearly 75% in 2024 compared to 11% nationally. Prisoner-on-prisoner attacks rose from 215 in 2023 to 375 last year and self-harm incidents also jumped from 1,289 to 2,069. A slightly reduced prison population in 2023 could account in part for the disparity. Maria told the BBC that her son has never felt so unsafe as he does in HMP Five Wells Maria told us her son, who is serving his sentence at HMP Five Wells for burglary, has never felt so unsafe. “What really worries me is the self-harming – they’ve got him so low that he’s cutting himself and he’s never done that before. “He’s on to the drugs – you can get anything: weed, spice. Even if you don’t want it, it’s pushed under the doors and then you owe them and they won’t take it back.” When HMP Five Wells opened the then-Conservative government said the “smart” prison’s workshop spaces, classrooms and drug-recovery wings would help prisoners “find work immediately” after their release. The facility rewards well-behaved prisoners by moving them to live in another level in the prison with “enhanced” privileges. But Maria’s son says the system does not work. “He says he can’t get a job because all the jobs are being given to the [sex offenders], who get the easy life and the privileges. “I don’t think the prison is living up to its ambitions – why aren’t they rehabilitating people? I think it’s a lack of resources and skilled officers,” Maria says. G4S was awarded by the government a ten-year £300m contract to run HMP Five Wells until 2032 Three inmates have died in custody at HMP Five Wells since December. Kevin Golby, 49, was found dead in his cell on 10 December, one day after being assaulted, and Reece Pryce, 23, died on Christmas Day – the cause of his death is still being investigated. The BBC has also seen videos recorded on prisoners’ mobile phones, which show fist fights and drug taking inside the jail. In another video, a shirtless prisoner is cheered as he parades about on a roof. G4S, the company which runs the prison, says the incidents in the videos happened in 2023 and were dealt with appropriately. A progress report by HM’s Inspectorate of Prisons, following an inspection in November 2024, found self-harm was “the highest for similar prisons”, and the impact of integration had caused “anxiety” amongst inmates, with reports of bullying. However, it says progress had been made at the facility in relation to leadership, purposeful activity and staff-prisoner relationships. A spokesperson for G4S says: “We continue to respond to population pressures and received prisoners as required. We have always held men convicted of ******* offences.” The company told the BBC it did not recognise Sam’s claims about his personal difficulties and “the safety of prisoners was a priority”. It added privileges were “applied fairly and based solely on the behaviour of prisoners”. G4S says “in common with other prisons, drugs remained a challenge”, but it followed all national prison policy and the safety of visitors was a priority. More from London and East Investigations Source link #Safety #concerns #prison #Wellingborough #holding #sex #offenders Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The rogulike horde-survivor game “Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel” is coming to consoles in 2025 The rogulike horde-survivor game “Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel” is coming to consoles in 2025 “The Kosice-based (Slovak Republic) indie games publisher Grindstone and indie games developer Games Farm , are today super excited and happy to announce that their rogulike horde-survivor game “Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel”, isJötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel coming to PC via Steam EA this autumn (2024).” – Jonas Ek, TGG. Source link #rogulike #hordesurvivor #game #Jötunnslayer #Hordes #Hel #coming #consoles Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ben Roberts-Smith: D-day for Victoria Cross recipient’s defamation appeal Ben Roberts-Smith: D-day for Victoria Cross recipient’s defamation appeal Ben Roberts-Smith will learn on Friday if he was successful in his bid to overturn his loss in his multi-million dollar war crimes defamation case. Source link #Ben #RobertsSmith #Dday #Victoria #Cross #recipients #defamation #appeal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

BYD tops Singapore vehicle sales so far this year, replacing Toyota BYD tops Singapore vehicle sales so far this year, replacing Toyota SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China’s BYD became the most popular vehicle brand in Singapore so far this year, outselling Toyota for the first time, government data showed, as the fast-growing electric vehicle maker steps up efforts to boost overseas sales. In the first four months of 2025, BYD sold 3,002 cars, or 20% of total vehicle sales in Singapore. Toyota and BYD’s main EV rival Tesla sold 2,050 and 535 units each during the same *******. Toyota used to hold the crown in the wealthy Asian financial hub where the population of cars is kept steady by an expensive certificate system, selling 7,876 cars in 2024, versus BYD’s 6,191 sales. BYD’s robust sales growth in Singapore underscores its efforts to focus on overseas markets amid bruising price competition in China. Reuters reported this month that China’s No.1 automaker aims to sell half of its vehicles outside the ******** market by 2030, a massive increase that would make it a rival to the world’s largest automakers. BYD entered Singapore’s consumer car market in 2022, more than a year later than Tesla, but has since reported much stronger sales growth. In 2023, for example, the ******** firm’s sales almost doubled to 1,416, while Tesla sales rose just 7% to 941 units during the same *******. Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world to own a car, where a compact BYD Atto 3 SUV costs at least S$165,888 ($127,500) and the rival Toyota Corolla Altis is priced at around S$170,888. BYD has already had early success in Southeast Asia, claiming Thailand as its biggest overseas market as it plans to expand in Europe and Latin America. ($1 = 1.3008 Singapore dollars) (Reporting by Xinghui Kok; Editing by Miyoung Kim and Jamie Freed) Source link #BYD #tops #Singapore #vehicle #sales #year #replacing #Toyota Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Final Fantasy Character No One Remembers Is Played by Agents of SHIELD’s Ming-Na Wen Final Fantasy Character No One Remembers Is Played by Agents of SHIELD’s Ming-Na Wen Ming-Na Wen is known for many visual media representations, especially with Mulan, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and The Mandalorian. However, there is one more role that might interest the gamer folks. It turns out she did play a role in Final Fantasy. But how did that go unnoticed for so long? Well, it wasn’t for a game. Still guessing? It’s Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, a movie that was released back in 2001. Pretty darn old, huh? It’s not because people don’t know about it, because it’s old. It just hasn’t seen the surface due to bad ratings. As a matter of fact, old classics seem to do well even if they age, like Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, and more. This one didn’t hit the mark. Ming-Na Wen played a character in the Final Fantasy franchise Had some potential, but the timing wasn’t right. | Image Credit: Sony Pictures In an interview with Female.com back in August 2018, Ming-Na Wen sheds light on her role as Aki for Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. The movie didn’t quite work out, with a mixed response from viewers and a bad box office performance. Thus, the movie lies in the dust, despite having a surge of game adaptations now. Back in July 2001, having Ming-Na Wen playing Aki in the Final Fantasy animated film was a huge thing after her debut as Mulan. Wen shares her passion for animated characters as she played Mulan in the original animation. For her, getting to play another animated character was interesting. This is what she had to say about Aki: Very complex woman with so many mysterious qualities about her. She’s also really strong. She wants to save the world, which is a little bit of an A-personality for me. Getting to play strong women characters has been pivotal for Ming-Na Wen. Her roles as Fennec Shand for the Star Wars universe, Melinda May in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and more inform her picks when playing characters. Ming-Na Wen’s challenges with action-packed roles Ming-Na Wen has been vocal about her challenges before doing action roles. Her being Asian has put a lot of doubt in her mind in her early days. It was mostly because of facing stereotypes, as many would think Asians are “supposed to know” martial arts. However, she got over it when she became a mother and embraced the fact that it is nothing to be ashamed of. Thanks to that change of mind and her embracing the genre, we got to see her in iconic action roles. But this acceptance did pose some problems, as her cameo in the Mulan live-action film. It is cool to see the original voice actor play a part in adaptation movies as a cameo. Just like the original voice actor of Nathan Drake, Nolan North, did a cameo in the live-action Uncharted film. Ming-Na Wen’s cameo was almost cancelled as she was busy with Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Ming-Na Wen was originally asked to spend a month in New Zealand for her part in Mulan live-action. As that wasn’t possible, an alternative was given which took much less time. This approach was liked by Wen, and she shared her thoughts about her cameo: I thought that was very appropriate and just wonderful. A little Easter egg where I could pass the baton. Though many know Ming-Na Wen as Mulan, she does feel that it shouldn’t be exclusive to her. Guess many actors should do something that in their lifetime. It’s both interesting for fans and a way to bid goodbye to their roles. Did you know you Ming-Na Wen played a role in the Final Fantasy franchise? What was your favorite role of Ming-Na Wen? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Final #Fantasy #Character #Remembers #Played #Agents #SHIELDs #MingNa #Wen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shares rise, dollar struggles as investors consider tariff truce – Reuters Shares rise, dollar struggles as investors consider tariff truce – Reuters Shares rise, dollar struggles as investors consider tariff truce ReutersAsia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess US-China trade talk CNBCTrade Thaw Sparks Stock Rally, Leaves Wall Street Cautious WSJVeteran portfolio manager buys several stocks after US-China trade deal TheStreet3 Big Things Today, May 12, 2025 Successful Farming Source link #Shares #rise #dollar #struggles #investors #tariff #truce #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Cyril Ramaphosa says Afrikaners ‘running away’ from South Africa to US are ‘cowards’ Cyril Ramaphosa says Afrikaners ‘running away’ from South Africa to US are ‘cowards’ President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a group of 59 white South Africans who have moved to the US to resettle “cowards”, saying “they’ll be back soon”. The group of Akrikaners arrived in the US on Monday after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status, saying they faced racial discrimination. But Ramaphosa said those who wanted to leave were not happy with efforts to address the inequities of the apartheid past, terming their relocation a “sad moment for them”. “As South Africans, we are resilient. We don’t run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems. When you run away you are a coward, and that’s a real cowardly act,” he added. Trump and his close ally, South Africa-born Elon Musk, have said there was a “genocide” of white farmers in South Africa – a claim that has been widely discredited. The US has also accused the South African government of seizing land from white farmers without paying compensation. More than 30 years after the end of decades of rule by South Africa’s white *********, ****** farmers own only a small fraction of the country’s best farmland, with the majority still in white hands, leading to anger over the slow pace of change. In January President Ramaphosa signed a controversial law allowing the government to seize privately owned land without compensation in certain circumstances, when it is deemed “equitable and in the public interest”. But the government says no land has yet been seized under the act. Trump has offered to resettle the white Afrikaners, descendants of mostly Dutch settlers, saying they were fleeing a “terrible situation” in South Africa. Speaking on Monday at an agricultural exhibition in the Free State province, Ramaphosa said the Afrikaners were moving to the US because they were not “favourably disposed” to efforts aimed at addressing the country’s challenges. “If you look at all national groups in our country, ****** and white, they’ve stayed in this country because it’s our country and we must not run away from our problems. We must stay here and solve our problems,” Ramaphosa said. “I can bet you that they will be back soon because there is no country like South Africa,” he added. His “coward” remark angered some social media users, who condemned it as an insult to aggrieved white South Africans. The group of Afrikaners were welcomed by top US officials who claimed they had been “living under a shadow of violence and terror” in South Africa. “Welcome to the land of the free,” Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau said as he received the South Africans who landed at Dulles airport near Washington DC on Monday. Some held young children and waved small American flags in the arrival area adorned with red, white and blue balloons on the walls. Earlier on Monday, President Ramaphosa told an Africa CEO forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, that he had recently told Trump during a phone call the US assessment of the situation was “not true”. “We’re the only country on the continent where the colonisers came to stay and we have never driven them out of our country,” he added, dismissing claims Afrikaners were being persecuted. Ramaphosa said dozens of white South Africans who arrived in the US on Monday “don’t fit the bill” for refugees. The South African leader said that he is set to meet Trump soon regarding the issue. Trump has threatened to boycott the forthcoming G20 summit in South Africa unless the “situation is taken care of”. Source link #Cyril #Ramaphosa #Afrikaners #running #South #Africa #cowards Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

British and Irish Lions: The dark side of squad announcement day British and Irish Lions: The dark side of squad announcement day Mike Brown went through the same in 2017. Except he did not even make it to Harlequins’ training ground. On his way in on the morning of the announcement, listening on the radio, he heard he wouldn’t be touring as details of the squad leaked out to the media. Brown, who has started every game for England’s Six Nations winners in 2017, was bereft. “I was gutted. Embarrassed. I felt like a failure – worthless,” he remembered in a recent Linkedin post., external “I trained that day with my head in the clouds, empty. Questioning everything. As you can imagine, I was awful in the session. Dropped ******, no energy, silent. I just wanted to get home and hide away.” Care’s final shot at Lions selection came in 2021. After steering Harlequins to a thrilling Premiership triumph, there was a groundswell of support for the then 34-year-old to make the tour to South Africa. Even the man at the centre was swept along. “I hadn’t played for England in over two years, but people start saying things, picking teams and saying I was definitely on the plane,” he said. “[Former Lions captain] Sam Warburton said something and I thought, ‘if Sam says it then maybe, just maybe’. “Then [Lions coach] Warren Gatland comes to watch one of your games. And, again, you think maybe I am going to be in. “I am so happy for the lads who have been picked, but I don’t know what that feeling must be like. “You see the reaction videos and it looks like the coolest feeling you could ever have, but I have never had that and never will.” The spectre of Lions selection – never mind the fallout from non-selection – can spook players, says Chris Ashton. The former Saracens, Northampton, *****, Leicester, Harlequins and Worcester wing is the all-time leading Premiership try-scorer and crossed 20 times in 44 appearances for England. He was hotly tipped for the 2013 squad, but then overlooked. His hopes of making the squad, along with those of several England stars, were harmed by their team’s implosion against Wales in the final round of that year’s Six Nations. “It actually ruined my whole season, to be honest,” says Ashton. “I would play a game, and be desperate to play well. Then, when you don’t, the next week you think you absolutely have to play well. “Any sportsperson in that sort of mindset is never going to perform – when you are trying so hard to do well and you just can’t get going.” Sometimes, Lions rejects do get going though. While Care, Ashton and Brown never wore Lions red, Sinckler, so stricken by his initial omission, did end up on the 2021 tour of South Africa. Ireland’s Andrew Porter, who had been preferred to him, suffered a toe injury before the team departed, prompting a belated call-up. A couple of months after his emotional interview at the Rec, the England prop was on the touchline once again. This time, it was to make his entrance off the bench and into the first Test against the Springboks. Missing out stays with players. For a lucky few though, not for too long. Source link #British #Irish #Lions #dark #side #squad #announcement #day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Estrella bolsters portfolio with landmark Timor licensing approval Estrella bolsters portfolio with landmark Timor licensing approval Estrella Resources has notched yet another Timor-Leste landmark achievement, announcing the first successful conversion of permits into exploration and evaluation licenses under the mineral-rich country’s new mining laws. The company’s four converted permits more than double its exploration and evaluation footprint from 121.5km² to an impressive 268.7km², unlocking prospective geology and high-grade manganese targets to be drill tested for the very first time. The newly minted licenses will replace old reconnaissance permits, enabling Estrella to deploy ground-disturbing methods including all-important maiden drilling campaigns that are set to follow the receipt of the nation’s first mineral exploration rig later this month. The news comes at a time when Estrella has unearthed a surprising contender for a new mineral discovery – the presence of clean, fossil-rich limestones sitting above its manganese horizons. It follows some eye-catching early-stage assay results throughout last year, that flagged the serious mineral rich nature of Timor Leste, formally known as East Timor. Some rock samples tabled by Estrella showed high-grade manganese up to a serious 58.2 per cent Mn across the featured “Noni” rock formations. Estrella says its new licenses will be valid for four years with a potential six-year extension option as part of the existing joint venture with state-owned Murak Rai Timor, who is free-carried in the project until feasibility study completion. The northern and western extensions of the Sica-Lalena manganese trend remain the company’s core focus where significant tertiary style manganese has already been identified. Estrella is now busy hunting for substantial secondary supergene deposits akin to those at its flagship Sica and Ira Miri prospects. During mapping surveys Estrella’s geologists noted abundant clean limestone above its targeted Noni formation, prompting its inclusion in all four licenses. Assays revealed astonishingly high calcium carbonate levels up to 93.4 per cent, with low impurities and high industrial application potential. The proximity of these limestones to coastal ports only enhance the company’s belief in its economic viability. Conveniently, Estrella’s planned maiden drill testing for manganese will intersect the overlying limestone horizons, securing extra bang for the company’s buck should a ***-product scenario evolve. The positive results from early-stage exploration work on these permits allowed Estrella to demonstrate the viability of more advanced exploration activities, allowing us to move from mapping and sampling to more advanced exploration including trenching and drilling over a 4-year license term with a 6-year extension option. Estrella says it is wasting no time following its license conversions, with plans to test its staggeringly high-grade manganese targets with reverse circulation and diamond drilling once a rig arrives later this month. Drilling will coincide with the end of Timor’s wet season, with environmental surveys for the untouched Ira Miri, Sica and Lalena drill targets having all been completed. The company says applications for environmental clearances and access tracks are being drafted for the new licenses, while mapping and limestone sampling continue. Estrella is not only exploiting its first mover advantage in the newly “open for mining” Timor-Leste, it is also doubling down on an expected ***** in manganese demand as lithium ferro phosphate (LFP) batteries used in electric vehicles move to the higher performance lithium manganese ferro phosphate (LMFP) chemistry. As global demand for manganese surges and limestone emerges as a low-cost, high-margin ***-product, Estrella moves closer and closer to the first ever drill test of untouched Timor-Leste’s mineral abundance just might get interesting. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact: *****@*****.tld Source link #Estrella #bolsters #portfolio #landmark #Timor #licensing #approval Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

British banking analyst sentenced to a decade in Saudi prison, apparently over a tweet British banking analyst sentenced to a decade in Saudi prison, apparently over a tweet DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British Bank of America analyst has been sentenced to a decade in a Saudi Arabian prison apparently over a since-deleted social media post, according to his lawyer. The family of Ahmed al-Doush believes the charges against him stemmed from a deleted 2018 tweet about Sudan that did not mention Saudi Arabia and his relationship with the son of a Saudi critic in exile, Amnesty International said in a statement Tuesday. Saudi Arabia’s press office and the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office didn’t respond to requests for comment. He was sentenced Monday after being accused of violating terrorism and anti-cyber crime laws. “The exact tweet is unknown,” Haydee Dijkstal, al-Doush’s international counsel, posted Tuesday on X, the platform formerly called Twitter. “His trial and detention involved fair trial & due process violations. The *** Gov should stand firmly against a British national’s imprisonment for allegedly exercising his free speech rights.” The 41-year-old British national was arrested in August at a Riyadh airport while trying to travel to Manchester, England, with his family. His wife has since given birth to their fourth child. “I rarely speak to my husband, but in the few snatched conversations we have managed, it is clear that Ahmed is struggling,” al-Doush’s wife, Amaher Nour, said ahead of her husband’s sentencing, citing his thyroid problems and distress after nine months of being jailed. The developments came while U.S. President Donald Trump was in Saudi Arabia, where several dual nationals with Western ties and Saudis have been detained in recent years over social media posts that could be viewed as critical to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto ruler. Source link #British #banking #analyst #sentenced #decade #Saudi #prison #apparently #tweet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

April CPI assuages fears over price jumps April CPI assuages fears over price jumps Customers look over personal health items displayed on April 18, 2025 at a Costco branch in Niantic, Connecticut. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images The U.S. Federal Reserve at its May 7 meeting warned that America is facing an increased risk of stagflation — a scenario in which the economy slows or contracts while inflation shoots up — because of hefty tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump from April 2. Inflation data released Tuesday, however, showed that prices haven’t grown hotter yet. In fact, the annual reading came in lower than expected, and the core figure, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, was also less than forecast for the month. Admittedly, the data only captures a month after Trump tariffs were introduced. The rush of imports in the beginning of the year — which was a big part of why U.S. gross domestic product fell in the first quarter — could have dampened price increases. Businesses might have also been swallowing the taxes. But with the pause of “reciprocal” tariffs, a trade deal with the U.K. and an agreement with China to temporarily slash three-digit duties — all of which will suppress price hikes and keep the American consumer, the bedrock of the U.S. economy, happy — the threat of stagflation seems to be diminished for now. What you need to know today Lowest annual inflation since 2021The U.S. consumer price index rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in April, putting the 12-month inflation rate at 2.3%, its lowest since February 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Annual inflation was lower than the expected 2.4%. Core CPI also increased 0.2% for the month, while the year-over-year level was 2.8%. The forecast was for 0.3% and 2.8%, respectively. The S&P 500 is positive for the yearOn Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 0.72%, putting it around 0.1% in the green for 2025. The Nasdaq Composite added 1.61%, lifted by Nvidia’s 5.6% jump on news that the company is sending 18,000 advanced chips to Saudi Arabia. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.64% after a nearly 18% drop in shares of UnitedHealth pressured the benchmark. Trump lifts sanctions on SyriaU.S. President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia for the first diplomatic trip of his second term. At the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday, Trump announced he will remove all sanctions on Syria. The country has been designated by the U.S. as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1979. Trump also announced at the same event that Saudi Arabia will be investing $600 billion in the U.S. in a series of deals. Microsoft is cutting 3% of its employeesMicrosoft on Tuesday said that it’s laying off 3% of employees across all levels, teams and geographies, affecting about 6,000 people. One objective is to reduce layers of management, a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC. The company reported better-than-expected results in late April, with $25.8 billion in quarterly net income, and an upbeat forecast. Shares of Coinbase jumpCoinbase shares soared 24%, their sharpest rally since Nov. 6, the day after Trump’s election victory. On Monday, S&P Global said in a release late Monday that Coinbase will replace Discover Financial Services in the S&P 500 before trading on May 19. Stocks added to the S&P 500 often rise in value because funds that track the benchmark will add it to their portfolios. [PRO] UBS Wealth downgrades U.S. stocksDespite the recent rally in the S&P because of promising signs that trade deals are being forged between the U.S. and its trading partners, UBS Wealth on Tuesday downgraded U.S. stocks, even as others on Wall Street are lifting their 2025 forecast for the S&P. And finally… GMC pickup trucks are displayed for ***** on a lot at a General Motors dealership on January 05, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images GM unveils new ‘groundbreaking’ EV battery tech, aims to be first to market General Motors expects to pioneer a new “groundbreaking” EV battery technology that the automaker says will reduce costs and boost profitability of its largest electric SUVs and trucks. GM is targeting the new batteries and chemistry inside them — called lithium manganese-rich prismatic battery cells — to be used in full-size electric vehicles such as its Chevrolet Silverado and Escalade IQ beginning in 2028. The new batteries use more-prevalent, less-expensive minerals like manganese instead of larger amounts of cobalt and nickel that are currently used in EV batteries from GM and other automakers. GM’s first-to-market expectations come after crosstown rival Ford Motor earlier this month announced its intention to launch what it similarly called “game-changing” LMR batteries before 2030. Source link #April #CPI #assuages #fears #price #jumps Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Precinct Review – Thumb Culture The Precinct Review – Thumb Culture Overall, The Precinct is an enjoyable GTA-style police sandbox, featuring pulse-pounding car chases, comprehensive crime systems and a gritty city to explore. However, its ambition is often undermined by its small scale, repetitive gameplay and subpar story elements. Source link #Precinct #Review #Thumb #Culture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Buttigieg, weighing 2028 bid, says "maybe" it was a mistake for Biden to run in 2024 – Axios Buttigieg, weighing 2028 bid, says "maybe" it was a mistake for Biden to run in 2024 – Axios Buttigieg, weighing 2028 bid, says “maybe” it was a mistake for Biden to run in 2024 AxiosA Bearded Pete Buttigieg Drops Into Iowa for a Pitch to Veterans The New York TimesButtigieg’s political future takes shape through town halls, fundraising texts and manosphere podcasts PoliticoButtigieg, eyeing a presidential run, says ‘maybe’ Biden hurt Democrats The Washington PostButtigieg holds veterans-focused town hall event in Iowa amid 2028 speculation CNN Source link #Buttigieg #weighing #bid #quotmaybequot #mistake #Biden #run #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Monaco 2 (XS) Review | VGChartz Monaco 2 (XS) Review | VGChartz VGChartz’s Lee Mehr: “If nothing else, Pocketwatch Games deserve some credit in this regard: it’s never easy to look upon your past success and say “let’s try a new direction.” Even if the original is over a decade old, it’s not natural to move away from a foundation that was already well-praised. So, to incorporate a new camera perspective, art style, and procedural generation, I’d say counts as ambitious. But ambition alone does not a great game make. Where Monaco 2 stumbles is in having those new features without judiciously considering their potential pitfalls – to varying degrees. That doesn’t strip away the broader stealth fun to be had with fellow thieves; only that this heist is a harder sell.” Source link #Monaco #Review #VGChartz Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

BBC director general Tim Davie vows to tackle Britain’s ‘crisis of trust’ BBC director general Tim Davie vows to tackle Britain’s ‘crisis of trust’ The BBC can help tackle a “crisis of trust” in *** society, the broadcaster’s director general is expected say in a speech later. Tim Davie will set out measures he says will allow the broadcaster to play a leading role in reversing a breakdown in trust in information and institutions, as well as combating division and disconnection between people. They include expanding fact-checking service BBC Verify, doing more to counter disinformation, and enhancing its local journalism. “The BBC is ready to play its full part – not to defend the past, but to help shape the future,” he is expected to say, according to advance extracts of the speech. “A future where trusted information strengthens democracy, where every child has a fair start, where creativity fuels growth and social capital, and where no-one is left behind in the digital age.” The speech in Salford will set out Mr Davie’s vision for the corporation’s future. The BBC’s current royal charter, which sets out the terms and purposes of its existence, expires in 2027, and negotiations with the government about its renewal are ramping up. He will argue that the BBC can play a key part in making the *** a “global leader in trusted information”, support democracy, boost education and economic growth, and improve digital access. “The future of our civilised, cohesive, democratic society is, for the first time in my life, at risk,” Mr Davie will say. “I have no doubt that we face a crisis. It is a crisis that has been well documented and debated. The dramatic rise of people who feel more lonely in a connected world, who don’t feel involved and who feel others are benefitting from a changed world. “We see profound changes in people’s trust in the information that they are receiving, and their associated faith that those who have information are acting in their interests.” The BBC says it is the most trusted news provider in the ***, with 45% of the population naming it as the source they trusted the most in 2024. That is down from 57% a decade ago. Other proposed measures include using artificial intelligence “for good” in its Bitesize educational service by giving every child an automated “personal learning companion”. Mr Davie will also call for a national plan to switch off traditional broadcast transmissions in the 2030s, and ensure a “smooth” transition to internet-only delivery of programmes. The BBC could launch its own device aimed at people who haven’t switched to streaming, based on the existing Freely online service, Mr Davie said. “We want to double down on Freely as a universal free service to deliver live TV over broadband. “And we want to consider developing and launching a streaming media device with Freely capabilities built in, with a radically simplified user interface specifically designed to help those yet to benefit from IP services.” Source link #BBC #director #general #Tim #Davie #vows #tackle #Britains #crisis #trust Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Police union ‘outraged’ by cop killer Reagan Chown’s defence, DPP’s ******* charge downgrade to manslaughter Police union ‘outraged’ by cop killer Reagan Chown’s defence, DPP’s ******* charge downgrade to manslaughter The WA Police Union is outraged Reagan Chown had his ******* charge downgraded after running over Constable Anthony Woods – and blamed the officer for his own death at trial. Source link #Police #union #outraged #cop #killer #Reagan #Chowns #defence #DPPs #******* #charge #downgrade #manslaughter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man on skateboard killed by Tesla in Las Vegas hit-and-run Man on skateboard killed by Tesla in Las Vegas hit-and-run LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A person on a skateboard was killed by a Tesla in a hit-and-run early Tuesday morning in west Las Vegas. According to police, a 33-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a Telsa at around 1:20 a.m. near the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Vegas Drive. According to Las Vegas Metropolitan police, preliminary details showed a Tesla Model Y was driving south on Rainbow approaching the intersection with Vegas Drive. The man on the skateboard was attempting to cross Rainbow on the north side of the intersection when the Tesla hit him. The driver of the Tesla failed to stop at the scene or notify police. Medical personnel responded to the scene, and despite life-saving efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The collision marked the 66th fatal traffic-related incident in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction for 2025. Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3060 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, or on the Crime Stopper’s website. Rainbow was closed to traffic at Vegas. Police urged drivers to avoid the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KLAS. Source link #Man #skateboard #killed #Tesla #Las #Vegas #hitandrun Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** Desert Mobile launches new PvP competition alongside a new season ****** Desert Mobile launches new PvP competition alongside a new season +8 Rift Totem Chest up for grabs Accelerated growth items Compete in the Championship for more rewards If you’re all set with your Rabam skills, Pearl Abyss has officially announced a new season joining the fray in ****** Desert Mobile, offering exclusive goodies you can get your hands on from now until July 15th. While that might seem like a long time, I’d say it’s best to join in on all the action as soon as you can – especially since the first-ever +8 Rift Totem Chest will be up for grabs. In the latest season of ****** Desert Mobile, you can look forward to speeding up your progress with a welcome boost – and if you happen to complete the season, you can score a comprehensive gear set. That includes full +6 Chaos Gear and a full +4 Chaos Accessory set, not to mention a Primal Relic and an Alchemy Stone to top it all off. As for the aforementioned accelerated growth, you’ll be happy to know that new growth-support items have been added, which include the [Season] Condensed Dark Energy Chest, the Rippling Tear of the Goddess, and the Noble Tear of the Goddess. Character progression can also reward you with a Knowledge Enhancement Chest for all your efforts. And if you’ve got a bit of a competitive spirit, the ****** Desert Mobile Championship will also launch from May 17th to the 18th, with the finals to be livestreamed on YouTube on May 18th. A whopping 30,000 ****** pearls and exclusive outfits will be given away – and even if you’re not feeling up to the task, you can still join in via the Guess the Champion Event for a chance to win 1,000 ****** pearls for your trouble. Speaking of rewards, why not take a look at our list of ****** Desert Mobile codes to get your fill? You can also join the community of followers on the official Facebook page to stay updated on all the latest developments, visit the official website for more info, or take a little peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the vibes and visuals. Source link #****** #Desert #Mobile #launches #PvP #competition #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Democrats pull off an upset in Nebraska, electing Omaha’s first ****** mayor – The Washington Post Democrats pull off an upset in Nebraska, electing Omaha’s first ****** mayor – The Washington Post Democrats pull off an upset in Nebraska, electing Omaha’s first ****** mayor The Washington Post2025 general election results: Omaha City Council KETVDemocrat ousts incumbent Republican in Omaha mayoral race The HillVoters heading to polls to participate in Omaha General Election WOWTOmaha poised to have first ****** leader after mayor concedes race CNN Source link #Democrats #pull #upset #Nebraska #electing #Omahas #****** #mayor #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Every AFL jumper and their stories for Indigenous Round Sir Doug Nicholls Round: Every AFL jumper and their stories for Indigenous Round As the AFL celebrates its 10th annual Sir Doug Nicholls Round, we look through the deadly designs for each club’s Indigenous jumpers and the stories they tell. KUWARNA (ADELAIDE) Camera IconWayne Milera and Izak Rankine in the Kuwarna guernsey Credit: Adelaide FC Known as Kuwarna for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Crows will wear a guernsey designed by former player and Wirangu man Graham Johncock alongside Wirangu artist Aunty Christine Tschuna. The design tells Johncock’s family and football story, including growing up on the west coast of South Australia to being drafted by the Crows. Past and present Indigenous players are also represented by symbols on the jumper. BRISBANE Camera IconCharlie Cameron, Callum Ah Chee and Keidean Coleman Credit: Brisbane FC Premiership forward Callum Ah Chee’s family, led by his eldest brother Jordan, have designed Brisbane’s guernsey. The jumper represents Ah Chee’s journey to the Lions and includes references to the Kimberley region in Western Australia, where he was born. The design also represents places, stories and people that have a connection to the Lions. CARLTON Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Jesse Motlop of the Blues poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos Carlton’s guernsey was designed by Yorta Yorta siblings and founders of Bayadherra, Luke and Siena Tieri and pays homage to their ancestry. The three central lines in the design represent the Blues’ Indigenous players past, present and emerging. COLLINGWOOD Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Bobby Hill of the Magpies poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos Collingwood’s Indigenous guernsey is designed by First Nations artist Lisa Thorpe, a woman from multiple Clans and Nations across Victoria, and inspired by her art piece ‘Wooroongi Biik’, meaning ‘Lore of the Land’. According to the club, the design symbolises unity of the Boonwurrung Baluk (people) to Biik (Country), “much like the Magpie Army to Collingwood.” ESSENDON Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Alwyn Davey Jnr of the Bombers poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos Two school students are behind Essendon’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round jumper, which will be worn for the Dreamtime game at the MCG. Lucas Waddleton, a Tyerrernotepanner student from Northern Tasmania, and Lawson Richards, a non-Indigenous student, designed the jumper, which represents the unity of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people coming together. WALYALUP (FREMANTLE) Camera IconShai Bolton in Walyalup’s Indigenous jumper. Credit: Walyalup FC Known as Walyalup for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Dockers’ Indigenous jumper was designed by one of the most talented small forwards in the club’s history. Jeff Farmer – alongside his Father Jeff Farmer Snr, Mother Iris and in collaboration with Roger Hayden – designed the guernsey to pay tribute to Farmer’s football journey and the history of Indigenous people in the Great Southern of WA. GEELONG Camera IconGEELONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 25: (L-R) Tyson Stengle of the Cats, Lawson Humphries of the Cats, artist Meeza Humphries and Jack Martin of the Cats pose for a photograph during the Geelong Sir Doug Nicholls Guernsey shoot on April 25, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos) Credit: Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos Lawson Humphries’ sister Meeza is behind Geelong’s Indigenous guernsey this year, which depicts a day in the West Kimberleys of WA, where the pair are traditionally from. The design, titled ‘Saltwater Stories’, is deeply connected to their family history and Lawson’s journey to the AFL. GOLD COAST Camera IconMalcolm Rosas Jnr, Jeaneen McLeannan and Joel Jeffrey at the Sir Doug Nicholls Round launch Credit: Gold Coast FC The Indigenous jumper Gold Coast will wear for the second time in Darwin on Thursday is designed by local artist Keelan Fejo and is inspired by one of the city’s most scenic viewing locations, the Nightcliff Jetty. The Suns also wore it last week against Western Bulldogs. Gold Coast will wear a design first worn in 2024 for the club’s meeting with St Kilda in round 11. GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY Camera IconToby Bedford poses in the new jumper Credit: GWS Giants Designed last year by Gomeroi man Kayleb Waters, the Giants’ jumper tells a story of unity and the leadership the Giants take in reconciliation and moving forward as one. The club wore a charcoal version of the guernsey for last year’s Sir Doug Nicholls Round but have launched a new white edition for 2025. HAWTHORN Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Jamie Bennell, Hawthorn SDNR Jumper designer during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Launch at Laundry Gallery on May 13, 2025 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Celina Whan/AFL Photos) Credit: Celina Whan/AFL Photos Hawthorn’s Indigenous guernsey has been designed by Noongar and Yamatji man and the club’s Indigenous Player Development Manager, Jamie Bennell. The design is centered around a Hawk in the middle of the guernsey, which symbolises power and strength with an eye for hunting down prey and protecting its nest. NARRM (MELBOURNE) Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Shane McAdam of the Demons poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos Known as Narrm for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Demons’ Indigenous jumper was created by Kysaiah Pickett’s father and Ngarrindjeri artist, Kevin. The design captures Kevin and Kozzy’s connection to their Ngarrindjeri culture, while also showcasing their love of the club, and features the names of all of the club’s Indigenous past and present players. NORTH MELBOURNE Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Jy Simpkin of the Kangaroos poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos North’s design was inspired by Senior Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin AO and brought to life by Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji and Taungurung artist Emma Bamblett. The artwork is titled ‘walert morrok goattak’, which means possum skin cloak in Woi Wurrung language. YARTAPUULTI (PORT ADELAIDE) Camera IconJason-Horne Francis and Sam Powell-Pepper in the Indigenous strip Credit: Port Adelaide FC Known as Yartapuulti for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, both the AFL and AFLW sides will wear the same jumper for the first time, designed by Gavin Wanganeen. The striking design features a teal stripe sits at the centre of the guernsey and represents the Kokatha people’s strong connection to to country, the night sky, and stories in the stars. RICHMOND Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Rhyan Mansell of the Tigers poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos Richmond’s jumper was designed by Rhyan Mansell, his father Brett and grandfather Clyde, and tells their story and the story of their Country, lumaranatana down to larapuna, and will be worn for the Dreamtime game at the MCG. Among other details, the hand prints on the back of the guernsey represent Richmond players having each other’s backs, on and off the field. EURO-YROKE (ST KILDA) Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Bradley Hill of the Saints poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos Known as Euro-Yroke for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Saints’ guernsey was designed by star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and tells the story of his upbringing and football journey in South Australia. It also represents his journey to Moorabbin, with surrounding motifs signifying the club’s current First Nations players. SYDNEY Camera IconNoa Frankl, Sam Wicks and Jakob Frankl in the Indigenous jumper Credit: Sydney FC Sydney’s new Marn Grook guernsey has been adapted from the work of renowned Indigenous artist Jordan Ardler. The artwork reflects the Swans community and is an acknowledgement of the Gadigal and Bidiagal lands. It also depicts the journey from South Melbourne to Sydney. WAALITJ MARAWAR (WEST COAST) Camera IconMalakai Champion. Credit: West Coast Eagles Known as Waalitj Marawar for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the Eagles’ jumper was designed by Wongutha man Kevin Wilson and Maduwongga and Noongar woman Taryn Woods. The design highlights the importance of family and connection, featuring totems of each of the club’s First Nations players’ families, along with several connections to the club. WESTERN BULLDOGS Camera IconMELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – MAY 13: Arthur Jones of the Bulldogs poses during the 2025 Sir Doug Nicholls Round Media Opportunity at the Ian Potter Centre on May 13, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos) Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos The Bulldogs’ guernsey is designed by Kamilya Lowana White, an Aboriginal artist born and raised in Naarm with Kija Bardi heritage. The design features six panels, one of which represents all players at the club through 132 people symbols, as well as 100 white dots to recognise the Bulldogs’ 100th anniversary in the VFL/AFL. Source link #Sir #Doug #Nicholls #AFL #jumper #stories #Indigenous Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

British banking analyst sentenced to a decade in Saudi prison, apparently over a tweet British banking analyst sentenced to a decade in Saudi prison, apparently over a tweet Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British Bank of America analyst has been sentenced to a decade in a Saudi Arabian prison apparently over a since-deleted social media post, according to his lawyer. The family of Ahmed al-Doush believes the charges against him stemmed from a deleted 2018 tweet about Sudan that did not mention Saudi Arabia and his relationship with the son of a Saudi critic in exile, Amnesty International said in a statement Tuesday. Saudi Arabia’s press office and the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office didn’t respond to requests for comment. He was sentenced Monday after being accused of violating terrorism and anti-cyber crime laws. “The exact tweet is unknown,” Haydee Dijkstal, al-Doush’s international counsel, posted Tuesday on X, the platform formerly called Twitter. “His trial and detention involved fair trial & due process violations. The *** Gov should stand firmly against a British national’s imprisonment for allegedly exercising his free speech rights.” The 41-year-old British national was arrested in August at a Riyadh airport while trying to travel to Manchester, England, with his family. His wife has since given birth to their fourth child. “I rarely speak to my husband, but in the few snatched conversations we have managed, it is clear that Ahmed is struggling,” al-Doush’s wife, Amaher Nour, said ahead of her husband’s sentencing, citing his thyroid problems and distress after nine months of being jailed. The developments came while U.S. President Donald Trump was in Saudi Arabia, where several dual nationals with Western ties and Saudis have been detained in recent years over social media posts that could be viewed as critical to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto ruler. Source link #British #banking #analyst #sentenced #decade #Saudi #prison #apparently #tweet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]