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4 women file lawsuit accusing Smokey Robinson of ***** and ******* assault – ABC News 4 women file lawsuit accusing Smokey Robinson of ***** and ******* assault – ABC News 4 women file lawsuit accusing Smokey Robinson of ***** and ******* assault ABC NewsSmokey Robinson accused of ******* assault by four women in $50m lawsuit The GuardianSmokey Robinson Accused of Alleged *****, ******* Assault in New Lawsuit Filed by Four Women People.comFormer housekeepers accuse Smokey Robinson of *****, ******* battery NPRSmokey Robinson sued for $50 million as ex-employees allege ******* assault, failure to pay overtime Los Angeles Times Source link #women #file #lawsuit #accusing #Smokey #Robinson #***** #******* #assault #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Storm star sees Perth's lure as race for talent begins Storm star sees Perth's lure as race for talent begins Melbourne superstar Ryan Papenhuyzen believes Perth will be an attractive option for NRL players contemplating a change of clubs. Source link #Storm #star #sees #Perth039s #lure #race #talent #begins Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pakistan Says It Downed Indian Planes, Took Prisoners Pakistan Says It Downed Indian Planes, Took Prisoners Pakistan Says It Downed Indian Planes, Took Prisoners Source link #Pakistan #Downed #Indian #Planes #Prisoners Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13 iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13 iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple began rolling out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers earlier this week. When the update rolls out to eligible iPhone models, customers will see a couple of notable changes to the Apple TV app on third party devices, and the Screen Time feature on iOS. Meanwhile, Apple has also added support for satellite features on the iPhone 13, via supported network providers. iOS 18.5 Release Candidate New Features and Changes Apple’s changelog for the iOS 18.5 release candidate that rolled out to testers on Monday gives us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming iOS update. The update adds a useful feature to Screen Time that alerts a parent whenever the passcode that manages controls is entered on their child’s device. This can keep parents informed when their child manages to guess the Screen Time passcode to bypass parental controls. Satellite connectivity is also coming to some of Apple’s older iPhone 13 series of smartphones. Keep in mind that this is carrier-based satellite connectivity, which means that it’s not the same as the Globalstar-powered satellite connectivity offered on the iPhone 14 and newer models. For example, T-Mobile users in the US can access satellite connectivity via Starlink Direct (SpaceX). The company is also making it somewhat easier to make purchases on the Apple TV app when using a third party device. Users can now choose a new Buy with iPhone option when purchasing content and complete the transaction using their handset. iOS 18.4 brought a new Apple Vision Pro app for customers who purchased the Vision Pro spatial computer. The upcoming iOS 18.5 update will resolve a bug that resulted in a ****** screen being displayed when the app was being used, according to the company. Apple will also include a new Pride Harmony wallpaper with the upcoming update to iOS 18.5, and it is a part of the latest iOS 18.5 release candidate. Users can expect to see these feature improvements and new additions when the stable version is released — this could be as early as next week, if Apple doesn’t roll out a second release candidate. Source link #iOS #Release #Candidate #Rolls #Beta #Testers #Satellite #Connectivity #iPhone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Tensions Between India and Pakistan Led to Strikes How Tensions Between India and Pakistan Led to Strikes India said early Wednesday that it had conducted strikes on Pakistan, two weeks after a deadly terror attack killed more than two dozen civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir. To understand the conflict between the two nuclear-armed countries, New York Times senior writer Katrin Bennhold spoke with our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib Mashal, to get his perspective on the ground. Source link #Tensions #India #Pakistan #Led #Strikes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Honor 400 Pro Price, Key Features Leaked Online Ahead of Anticipated Global Launch Honor 400 Pro Price, Key Features Leaked Online Ahead of Anticipated Global Launch Honor 400 Pro is expected to arrive in select regions soon alongside the standard Honor 400 model. The handsets appeared on Geekbench recently, which suggested their chipset details. Meanwhile, the price and expected key features of the base variant have been tipped before. A new report has now hinted at the possible price point of the purported Pro version alongside its probable specifications. Notably, Honor unveiled the Honor 300 and Honor 300 Pro in China in December 2024, but did not launch them in global markets. Honor 400 Pro Price, Key Features (Expected) The Honor 400 Pro could launch on May 8 alongside the base Honor 400 option, according to a YTECHB report. In global markets, the phones are expected to succeed the Honor 200 Pro and the Honor 200, respectively. The 12GB RAM and 512GB storage configuration of the Pro variant is tipped to cost EUR 799 (roughly Rs. 67,700). It will likely be available in Lunar Grey and Midnight ****** colour options. Honor 400 Pro is said to sport a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,412 pixels) flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 5000 nits brightness level and HDR support. It is tipped to get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. The phone will likely ship with Android 15-based MagicOS 9.0 skin on top. For optics, the Honor 400 Pro could get a 200-megapixel primary AI camera alongside a 50-megapixel telephoto shooter and a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens. At the front, the phone is expected to house a 50-megapixel camera and a depth sensor. The cameras are said to support electronic image stabilisation (EIS) and optical image stabilisation (OIS). The Honor 400 Po is tipped to come with the Honor AI suite, including AI Summary, AI Superzoom, AI Portrait Snap, AI Eraser, and more, as well as Google’s Gemini and Circle to Search features. The handset is said to be backed by a 5,300mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging support. It is tipped to meet IP68+IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The phone may measure 160.8×76.1×8.1 mm in size and could weigh 205g. Source link #Honor #Pro #Price #Key #Features #Leaked #Online #Ahead #Anticipated #Global #Launch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive: U.S. may soon deport migrants to Libya on military flight, sources say – Reuters Exclusive: U.S. may soon deport migrants to Libya on military flight, sources say – Reuters Exclusive: U.S. may soon deport migrants to Libya on military flight, sources say ReutersTrump Administration Plans to Send Migrants to Libya on a Military Flight The New York TimesTrump administration plans to send migrants to Libya’s ‘horrific’ detention centers The IndependentTrump administration may soon deport migrants to Libya, U.S. officials say CBS NewsDonald Trump Planning to Send Migrants to Libya: What We Know Newsweek Source link #Exclusive #U.S #deport #migrants #Libya #military #flight #sources #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13 iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13 iOS 18.5 is expected to roll out to users in the coming days, and Apple began rolling out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers earlier this week. When the update rolls out to eligible iPhone models, customers will see a couple of notable changes to the Apple TV app on third party devices, and the Screen Time feature on iOS. Meanwhile, Apple has also added support for satellite features on the iPhone 13, via supported network providers. iOS 18.5 Release Candidate New Features and Changes Apple’s changelog for the iOS 18.5 release candidate that rolled out to testers on Monday gives us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming iOS update. The update adds a useful feature to Screen Time that alerts a parent whenever the passcode that manages controls is entered on their child’s device. This can keep parents informed when their child manages to guess the Screen Time passcode to bypass parental controls. Satellite connectivity is also coming to some of Apple’s older iPhone 13 series of smartphones. Keep in mind that this is carrier-based satellite connectivity, which means that it’s not the same as the Globalstar-powered satellite connectivity offered on the iPhone 14 and newer models. For example, T-Mobile users in the US can access satellite connectivity via Starlink Direct (SpaceX). The company is also making it somewhat easier to make purchases on the Apple TV app when using a third party device. Users can now choose a new Buy with iPhone option when purchasing content and complete the transaction using their handset. iOS 18.4 brought a new Apple Vision Pro app for customers who purchased the Vision Pro spatial computer. The upcoming iOS 18.5 update will resolve a bug that resulted in a ****** screen being displayed when the app was being used, according to the company. Apple will also include a new Pride Harmony wallpaper with the upcoming update to iOS 18.5, and it is a part of the latest iOS 18.5 release candidate. Users can expect to see these feature improvements and new additions when the stable version is released — this could be as early as next week, if Apple doesn’t roll out a second release candidate. Source link #iOS #Release #Candidate #Rolls #Beta #Testers #Satellite #Connectivity #iPhone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Montemurro to coach Matildas: former captain approves Montemurro to coach Matildas: former captain approves If Joe Montemurro is finally named Matildas coach, then it’s about time, says *********** football great and former captain Melissa Barbieri. Montemurro is poised to leave French club Lyon at season’s end to take up the Matildas role that has been vacant amid a protracted recruitment process since Tony Gustavsson departed last August. Interim coach Tom Sermanni appears likely to finish up after Australia’s clashes with Argentina in Melbourne on May 30 and Canberra three days later, nine months out from the home Women’s Asian Cup. One of Australia’s top women’s coaching exports, Montemurro was in the mix when Gustavsson was appointed in 2020. While he has publicly been coy about his future, French outlet L’Equipe reported on Tuesday Montemurro would depart Lyon following the Premiere League play-offs, with a year left on his contract, to return to Australia. “It’s about time, really, if he’s going to be the coach,” Barbieri told AAP. “If it is him, I feel like he has been waiting for this moment for a long time himself. “For whatever reason, the contracts always overlapped at the wrong time – couldn’t quite sneak it in. “But now, if they’ve held off this long (on appointing a coach) in order to secure him, it had to have happened one way or the other – either Joe held off, or the FA held off. “And I’m kind of glad that it took this long… if that’s been the reason.” Montemurro, 55, first broke into the mainstream as Melbourne Victory’s A-League Women coach before joining Melbourne City for their inaugural season, where his team went unbeaten and claimed the premiership-championship double. He won the Women’s Super League title and League Cup at Arsenal and silverware in Italy with Juventus. Montemurro has coached several top *********** talents, headlined by Steph Catley, Ellie Carpenter and Caitlin Foord. “He’ll do so well, because he knows us,” Barbieri said. “If you’ve ever had a World Cup or an Olympics, Joe is always at the games. He’s always in the crowd. “I bumped into him at the Olympics, watching the games. He was talking about Lyon and doing all that stuff. “But he knows us inside out, and he knows these players, since they were babies. “If it so happens, it would be so special.” Barbieri, the Melbourne City veteran goalkeeper, has seen first-hand the development of young guns, led by striker Holly McNamara, starting to crack the Matildas fold. She believes Sermanni has integrated young players in a way that will allow them to thrive under a permanent coach. Captain when the Matildas won their only Asian Cup title in 2014, Barbieri is adamant they can repeat the feat on home soil – 20 years after they were finalists in Adelaide. “One hundred per cent, we’re capable,” Barbieri said. “If you would have asked me in 2010 if we’re capable, I would have said no. Now I know we are. “It’s just a matter of what other countries are doing and how much resources they’re pumping into the game, but we are definitely able to. “I feel like a home Asian Cup is the place to do it as well. That would be awesome.” Source link #Montemurro #coach #Matildas #captain #approves Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

EP TODAY – Wednesday 7 May | News EP TODAY – Wednesday 7 May | News Securing a just peace in Ukraine At 9:00, MEPs, Commission President von der Leyen and Polish Minister for EU Affairs Szłapka will discuss how the EU can contribute to achieving a just, sustainable, and comprehensive peace deal for Ukraine. The debate is set to focus on the EU’s political, financial and military support for Ukraine, and its role in efforts to secure a peace settlement that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is based on international law. Viktor ALMQVIST (+32) 470 88 29 42 Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS (+32) 470 96 08 19 @EP_ForeignAff @EP_Defence Parliament to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe To commemorate the end of World War II in Europe, a flag raising will take place on the WEISS esplanade at 10:30, followed by a wreath laying ceremony by Presidents Metsola and Costa and World War II veterans. At 11:30, President Metsola will address plenary, followed by statements by President Costa and three war veterans from Belgium and Poland. Andreas KLEINER (+32) 498 98 33 22 Estefania NARRILLOS (+32) 498 98 39 85 @EuroParlPress Parliament’s priorities for post-2027 long-term EU budget: vote on a resolution At noon, MEPs are set to adopt a resolution outlining their vision and demands for the EU’s 2028-2034 budget. The draft text calls on the EU to deliver on the rising expectations of citizens for EU action and adopt a flexible post-2027 budget that reflects current geopolitical, economic, and environmental realities. A press conference with EP President Metsola and the two rapporteurs will take place at 14.00. Eszter ZALÁN (+32) 477 99 20 73 @EP_Budgets In brief Gas supply. In the early evening, MEPs and Commissioner Jørgensen will debate a proposal to prolong rules on gas storage refilling to address gas market speculation and bring down prices. The vote will take place on Thursday. Iberian peninsula electricity blackout. In a debate at around 15:30, MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Jørgensen and Polish Minister Szłapka how to improve electricity grid resilience and interconnections in the wake of the recent blackout incident. TikTok. MEPs and Commissioner McGrath will debate the fine against TikTok and the need to strengthen the protection of citizens’ rights on social media platforms, from round 20:30. Malta’s ‘golden passport’ scheme. In the late afternoon, Parliament, Commissioner McGrath and Polish Minister Szłapka will debate the follow-up to the EU Court of Justice verdict that Malta’s citizenship by investment programme is ********. Erdoğan/Cyprus. In the evening, plenary will assess the ******** visit of President Erdoğan to the occupied areas of Cyprus in a debate with Commissioner Várhelyi. Increase in food prices. Earlier in the afternoon, MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Kadis and Polish Minister Szłapka how high levels of retail food prices are affecting European consumers. Human rights. In the evening, Parliament will debate the arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania; the return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia; and violations of religious freedom in Tibet. MEPs will vote on three separate resolutions on Thursday. Votes At noon, MEPs will vote, among other files, on: the management of the 2023 EU budget by the Commission and other EU institutions and agencies; the 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye, Serbia and Kosovo; and the European water resilience strategy. Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming site and on EbS+. For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter. Find more information regarding plenary. Source link #TODAY #Wednesday #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Stories Told by the Stones of Crete Stories Told by the Stones of Crete “This little figurine of the musician, despite its small size, radiates incredible power,” archaeologist Eirini Galli whispers to me as we stand before a display case at the back of the temporary exhibitions hall at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Indeed, the musician’s open mouth and the way his body leans forward, fingers touching the lyre, create the illusion that you might actually hear a note from the melody he is playing. This bronze figurine dates back to the 8th century BCE and, as the archaeologist explains, reflects one of the most captivating aspects of Crete’s archaic cities: the power of storytelling. “Sharing food and stories is the most effective way for people to form bonds and connections.” Moving to the next case, we see some of the utensils once used in the andreia, the communal dining halls where all male citizens of a city would eat together, each contributing to the cost of the meal according to his means. The entire exhibition, as envisioned by the museum’s director Stella Chrysoulaki and curated together with the head of the Museology and Exhibitions Department, Eirini Galli, is filled with small objects that vividly bring to life the daily existence of a time once considered a blank spot in Crete’s history – the so-called “archaic silence.” The art of dry-stone masonry remains virtually unchanged from antiquity to today. The art of dry-stone masonry remains virtually unchanged from antiquity to today. Built on a Myth Absolute silence still reigns at the site of ancient Rizinia, also known as Patella of Prinias, one of the hundred archaic cities of Crete, located about half an hour south of Heraklion. The only visible clue to its presence is the white Chapel of Saint Panteleimon, dramatically perched atop a tall gray tuff rock. With Manolis Piperakis, better known as Mastromanolis, a seasoned stonemason from nearby Ano Asites, we climb the stairs leading to the ruins of the ancient city. At 650 meters above sea level, the fortified city had a breathtaking view; to the north, the Cretan Sea glistens, and to the south stretches the Asterousia mountain range. In every direction, vineyards and olive groves cover rolling hills dotted with purple irises resembling miniature orchids. “All of Crete, and all of Greece, is built upon a myth, a story,” Mastromanolis says as we walk along a steep slope toward the white chapel. “But the story is so enchanting, it still gives us food for thought.” Every so often, we encounter low mounds – collapsed remnants of ancient buildings. The Italian archaeological mission at Prinias is working to restore some of them. As we find some better-preserved wall sections, Mastromanolis explains an unusual characteristic of Cretan dry-stone masonry: “Because the land is full of small stones, the masons always found ways to use them in tandem with larger ones.” He points to one of Mt Psiloritis’ curved peaks in the distance, explaining that he and his team once built a chapel there using only the stones they found on site. To their surprise, they discovered an ancient temple nearby, likely built the same way. A 7th-century BCE clay jug with an erotic depiction, possibly of Theseus and Ariadne. A 7th-century BCE clay jug with an erotic depiction, possibly of Theseus and Ariadne. Bronze figurine of a lyre player from the 7th century BC. Bronze figurine of a lyre player from the 7th century BC. Rizinia had two ancient temples, and we try to locate their remains among the piles of stones. At one point, Mastromanolis exclaims emotionally, “Ah, my fellow craftsman! How did you make this?” In front of us lies a finely carved cornerstone from the rectangular foundation of one of the temples. I ask him how much the craft of stone masonry has changed since the time of his ancient “colleague.” His disarming answer: “Very little.” The rest of the temple, however, is long gone – except for parts of a grand frieze, now kept at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, that depicts a procession of horsemen; that frieze, Eirini Galli had told me, dates from an era when cities had moved beyond the ideal of the mythical hero and began fostering solidarity among fellow warriors. It was a time when Crete already had a sophisticated legal system, and its maturity was recognized by cities of mainland Greece. Details from the Venetian Chapel of Saint Anthony in Ano Asites. Details from the Venetian Chapel of Saint Anthony in Ano Asites. The chapel bell made from a repurposed ******* shell. The chapel bell made from a repurposed ******* shell. Every Stone Has a Story The tuff stone used for the frieze is abundant in Prinias and was also used for funerary steles, some of which were found just outside the ancient city. One ancient funerary stele depicts an aristocratic woman holding a distaff. Women in archaic Crete played an active role in the community. It’s telling that the word for “homeland” on the island was “mitrida” (from mother) instead of the more common “patrida” (from father). As we descend toward the site’s exit, Mastromanolis picks up a dry plant stem about a meter long, with small offshoots at one end. Because of its shape, women used it as a natural distaff to spin wool. Men, on the other hand, used it in jest, gifting it to village fathers of newborn daughters. Manolis Piperakis, known as Mastromanolis, is one of Greece’s foremost stonemasons. Manolis Piperakis, known as Mastromanolis, is one of Greece’s foremost stonemasons. A Kouros from Praisos, 7th century BC, representing the ideals and aesthetics of archaic Crete. A Kouros from Praisos, 7th century BC, representing the ideals and aesthetics of archaic Crete. Driving toward Ano Asites, Mastromanolis reflects on the stories locked within the stones of old buildings: “Every stone set in a wall holds a person’s story. It’s a shame to remove them. Many old stone houses are considered beyond repair by engineers. But, in most cases, if you intervene in the right places, these buildings can be saved, and so can their stories.” He has restored many such structures, both in his village and throughout Crete. One striking example is the Venetian Chapel of Saint Anthony in the Ano Asites Gorge. A gradual shifting of boulders once threatened to push the building off a cliff. With the right interventions, the chapel was stabilized and restored. Parts of its façade, including a Venetian coat of arms and a stone relief of a lion’s head, seem to come from other buildings but now form a harmonious whole with its other unique elements: a carved stone basin by the entrance, and a bell made from a ******* shell left behind after World War II. Mastromanolis rings the bell, and its sonorous tone lingers in the air for an unexpectedly long time, reminding me of these ancient stones, survivors that testify to a vanished past. Source link #Stories #Told #Stones #Crete Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hard drive found at suspect’s factory ‘contains evidence Madeleine McCann is dead’ Hard drive found at suspect’s factory ‘contains evidence Madeleine McCann is dead’ A hard drive found at a disused factory bought by the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann investigation contains evidence she is dead, it has been claimed. ******* prosecutors believe Christian Brueckner killed the three-year-old after she vanished during a family holiday in Praia De Luz, Portugal, in 2007. The drive was discovered in 2016 at a disused factory which Brueckner bought for £20,000 in 2008, according to The Sun. Investigators also found an insurance document which proves the suspect was at a music festival where he is said to have confessed to killing Madeleine. Christian Brueckner, who is suspected of killing Madeleine McCann – JULIAN STRATENSCHULTE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Witness Helge B claims Brueckner told him she “didn’t scream” but questions about his credibility have always remained. Children’s clothes and toys were said to have been located at the abandoned property alongside masks, chemicals and guns. ******* police also discovered six USB sticks and two memory cards in a wallet. The evidence was detected by a dog in 2016. In one, the suspect described drugging a mother and daughter outside a nursery school, while another spoke of abusing a four-year-old girl. Skype conversations with other paedophiles were also discovered, including one where he said he wanted to “capture something small and use it for days”. Child abuse images of four and five-year-old girls were also said to have been found during the searches, and police unearthed more than 75 swimming costumes, alongside toys and small bikes. A Sat Nav also showed Brueckner had been in the Algarve in the years after Madeleine disappeared. The claims will air in full in a Channel 4 documentary on Wednesday night. Representatives of Brueckner were contacted for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #Hard #drive #suspects #factory #evidence #Madeleine #McCann #dead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Royals walk off win as White Sox blow the game in hilarious fashion – Royals Review Royals walk off win as White Sox blow the game in hilarious fashion – Royals Review Royals walk off win as White Sox blow the game in hilarious fashion Royals Review’I needed to do my part’: Witt the walk-off hero in bizarre 9th inning MLB.comWhite Sox find new way to lose as 9th-inning pop-up bounces off 2B Chase Meidroth’s head Yahoo SportsRoyals 4-3 White Sox (May 6, 2025) Game Recap ESPNChicago White Sox embarrass themselves again in 4-3 walk-off loss to the Royals South Side Sox Source link #Royals #walk #win #White #Sox #blow #game #hilarious #fashion #Royals #Review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India and Pakistan are on the brink of all-out war. Here’s what we know India and Pakistan are on the brink of all-out war. Here’s what we know India launched military strikes on Pakistan on Wednesday and Pakistan claimed it shot down five Indian Air Force jets, in an escalation that has pushed the two nations to the brink of war. The escalation puts India and Pakistan, two neighbors with a long history of conflict, in dangerous territory, with Islamabad vowing to retaliate against India’s strikes and the international community calling for restraint. New Delhi said the strikes are in response to the massacre of 26 people – mostly Indian tourists – who died in April when gunmen stormed a scenic mountain spot in the India-administered part of Kashmir, a disputed border region. India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, which Islamabad denies. Here’s what we know so far. What happened with India’s strikes? India launched “Operation Sindoor” in the early hours of Wednesday morning local time (Tuesday night ET), saying it was targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in both Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Indian officials said nine sites were targeted, but claimed no Pakistani civilian, economic or military sites were struck. The name ‘Sindoor’ appears to be a reference to the red vermilion, or powder, many Hindu women wear on their foreheads after marriage. The April tourist massacre left several Indian women widowed. But Pakistan is painting a different picture of the strikes – saying civilians were killed and that mosques were hit. CNN has yet to verify those claims. A Pakistani military spokesperson said six locations were hit with 24 strikes. Some of those strikes hit the densely populated province of Punjab, Pakistan’s military said, and were the deepest India has struck inside Pakistan since 1971, when the two countries fought one of their four wars. How did Pakistan respond? Pakistani security sources claimed they had shot down five Indian Air Force jets and one drone during India’s attack. They did not say exactly where, or how, the jets were downed – but said three Rafale jets were among those planes. India’s Rafale fighters jets are prized military assets that it only bought from France a few years ago. India has not confirmed any planes were lost. CNN has not been able to verify the claim and has reached out to India’s government and military for comment. An eyewitness and local government official said an unidentified aircraft crashed in the village of Wuyan in Indian-administered Kashmir. Photos published by the AFP news agency showed aircraft wreckage lying in a field next to a red-brick building. It was not immediately clear from the photos who the aircraft belonged to. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday the country “has every right” to respond, calling India’s actions an “act of war.” The wreckage of an aircraft is seen in Wuyan, a village in Indian-administered Kashmir, on May 7, 2025. – Tausee Mustafa/AFP/Getty Images How many casualties are there? Eight people were killed and 35 were wounded by India’s strikes, according to Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s military. Those killed include teenagers and children – the youngest of whom was three years old, he said. Three civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir were also killed in shelling by Pakistani troops from across the border, according to the Indian Army. What else is happening on the ground? On Wednesday, the two sides also exchanged shelling and gunfire across the Line of Control (LOC), the de facto border that divides Kashmir. Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have ordered citizens to evacuate from areas deemed dangerous, saying accommodation, food and medicine will be provided. The strikes have disrupted flights, with Pakistan closing parts of its airspace. Multiple major international airlines are avoiding flying over Pakistan, while several Indian airlines have reported disrupted flights and closed airports in the country’s north. Some context: There have been regular exchanges of gunfire along the Line of Control in the weeks following the Pahalgam massacre. Volunteers load a body into an ambulance after recovering it from a mosque damaged by an Indian missile strike near Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, on May 7, 2025. – MD Mughal/AP What prompted all of this? What is Kashmir? *******-majority Kashmir has been a flashpoint in India-Pakistan relations since both countries gained their independence from Britain in 1947. The two nations to emerge from the bloody partition of British India – Hindu-majority India and *******-majority Pakistan – both claim Kashmir in full and, months after becoming independent, fought their first of three wars over the territory. The divided region is now one of the most militarized places in the world. India has long accused Pakistan of harboring militant groups there that conduct attacks across the border, something Islamabad has long denied. The massacre in the tourist hotspot of Pahalgam in April sparked widespread anger in India, putting heavy pressure on the Hindu-nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India immediately blamed Islamabad, sparking ****-for-tat retaliatory measures in which both countries downgraded ties, canceled visas for each other’s citizens, and saw India pull out of a key water-sharing treaty. Indian soldiers stand guard at Pampore, in Indian-administered Kashmir, on May 7, 2025. – Dar Yasin/AP What could come next? The three previous wars over Kashmir have each been bloody; the last one in 1999 killed more than a thousand Pakistani troops, by the most conservative estimates. In the decades since, militant groups have fought Indian security forces, with violence killing tens of thousands. The two countries have clashed multiple times, most recently in 2019 when India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan after it blamed Islamabad for a suicide car bomb attack in the region. But those recent clashes did not explode into all-out war. Both sides are aware of the risks; since 1999, the two countries have worked to strengthen their militaries, including arming themselves with nuclear weapons. How is the world reacting? The strikes have raised global alarm and pleas for the two nations to prevent further escalation. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced “deep concern” over India’s strikes, warning that the world “cannot afford a military confrontation” between the two nations. The United States – which had urged restraint from both countries last week – said it was “closely monitoring developments,” according to a State Department spokesperson. “We are aware of the reports, however we have no assessment to offer at this time,” the spokesperson said Tuesday. “This remains an evolving situation, and we are closely monitoring developments.” The United Arab Emirates, China and Japan have also called for both sides to de-escalate. A senior Indian government official told CNN that New Delhi had briefed its international counterparts on the steps it had taken – including the US, UAE, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Russia. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com Source link #India #Pakistan #brink #allout #war #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Boardwalk Empire star Michael Pitt arrested on ******* assault charges stemming from four violent incidents – Daily Mail Boardwalk Empire star Michael Pitt arrested on ******* assault charges stemming from four violent incidents – Daily Mail Boardwalk Empire star Michael Pitt arrested on ******* assault charges stemming from four violent incidents Daily Mail‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Michael Pitt ********* assaulted, strangled ex-girlfriend and attacked her with cinderblock, Brooklyn DA alleges New York Post’Boardwalk Empire’ Star Arrested For Strangulation and ******* Abuse parade.com‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Michael Pitt Arrested for Alleged ******* Abuse: Reports Us Weekly’Boardwalk Empire’ Star Michael Pitt Arrested for ******* Abuse TMZ Source link #Boardwalk #Empire #star #Michael #Pitt #arrested #******* #assault #charges #stemming #violent #incidents #Daily #Mail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Essex teenager left unable to eat due to rare digestive condition Essex teenager left unable to eat due to rare digestive condition Stuart Woodward BBC News, Essex Steve Hubbard/BBC Finley has received weekly lipid infusions directly into his heart since he was four Like most teenagers his age, Finley is given a cake every year to celebrate his birthday, but he can never eat it – or any other food. If he did, he would bleed internally. The 14-year-old’s digestive system cannot tolerate lipids – fatty compounds or oils which are found in foods – so he has them injected directly into his heart. The treatment is a six-hour process which he has undergone every week since he was four years old, and over the past year it has increased to twice a week as he has grown. Finley’s case is so rare that doctors have considered presenting it to a medical journal, as they believe he may be one of the only people whose body reacts to lipids in this way. Dr Manas Datta, a consultant paediatrician at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, who has treated Finley since he was born, said it was “horrific” seeing how Finley’s body responded to food. “Even when he was on breast milk, he was reacting,” Dr Datta told the BBC. “We had never seen this type of case before – I remember many days where Finley came to the hospital so unwell.” Family photo Finley has undergone more than 20 operations and visits the hospital regularly for treatment Finley, from Battlesbridge, Essex, underwent more than 20 operations at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London as doctors tried to understand his condition. His mum, Rhys, 37, felt her son had been a “guinea pig” due to “trials and errors”, and it had been “a lightbulb moment” when doctors finally worked out how to treat her son. “It’s heartbreaking at times – people don’t see what Finley goes through day-to-day,” she said. “They see the happy, chirpy young man, but psychologically he goes through a lot.” Rhys said she does not try to hide the sociable aspect of food from her son. “He’s always helped cook, we always go out to restaurants, he’s always had a birthday cake,” she told the BBC. “He might not be able to eat it, but he’s had the same normality in that respect as everybody else.” Finley, who is also autistic, said the look and smell of food does not make him hungry or feel like he is missing out. “Having my feed is all I know, so I just see other people eating and it doesn’t bother me,” he added. Steve Hubbard/BBC Rhys said there is no name for her son’s condition so he calls it “Finley-itis” Finley receives a lipid infusion via a portacath, or tube, which enters his chest and links directly to the central vein in his heart. “We have to bypass the gastro-intestinal tract completely,” Dr Datta said. “Not only the ****, but he even cannot tolerate the normal carbohydrates and proteins as well,” he added. Finley receives carbohydrates and proteins – along with vitamins, minerals and electrolytes – three times a day into his stomach via a different tube. “I can’t remember when I had [the infusion] first because it’s just my life now – I can’t really escape it,” Finley said. “There isn’t a name for what Finley has” said Rhys, adding her son called his condition “Finley-itis”. “There’s no-one else that we know that has the lipid element infused directly.” “We are actually thinking about reporting this case to some sort of journal because it’s such a rare condition,” Dr Datta said. The hope is that Finley will be able to eventually do infusion treatments at home, instead of travelling to Broomfield Hospital twice a week. “There might be a time that he is able to tolerate ****,” Rhys said, “but if not, we just carry on with what our ‘normal’ is and go from there.” Steve Hubbard/BBC Dr Manas Datta has treated Finley since he was a baby and said the 14-year-old was “a very determined chap” Finley has plans to abseil down a tower block at Southend Hospital on 16 May to raise money for the Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity. “The building is 154ft (47m) – it’s a bit high, but I feel like I’ll be all right,” Finley said. “The hospital and all the [staff] have given me care through my life, and I just wanted to give back and raise money for them to help other people.” Finley’s mum – who completed the same abseil on Finley’s behalf a couple of years ago as he was too young – said her son was “remarkable”. “He’s the most lovable little boy who wants to help other people because of what he’s gone through – I’m so proud of him.” Source link #Essex #teenager #left #unable #eat #due #rare #digestive #condition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

*********** Association of National Advertisers hits out at South *********** ban on unhealthy food and drink ads *********** Association of National Advertisers hits out at South *********** ban on unhealthy food and drink ads Advertisements for ham salad sandwiches will soon be banned from public transportation in South Australia in a fresh push to roll back childhood and adult obesity. The ban, set to come into effect from July 1, prohibits a range of junk food items from being displayed on Adelaide’s buses, trains and trams, including processed meats like ham. Chocolate, lollies, confectionary, desserts, ice creams, soft drinks and chips will all be banned from display alongside processed meats, with the measure designed to limit children’s exposure to unhealthy food and drink advertising. But the *********** Association of National Advertisers is up in arms about what it calls a “blanket ban”. “As it stands, this policy bans all processed meats, which means a simple ham salad sandwich can’t be advertised.” AANA CEO Josh Faulks said. “This simply doesn’t make sense and the government should be making evidence-based decisions, not blanket bans that don’t align with nutritional science.” Camera IconThe ban covers advertisements on Adelaide’s transportation network. NewsWire / Kelly Barnes Credit: News Corp Australia The peak body warns charities and businesses could be negatively impacted by the ban. “The policy bans all advertising showing those banned food or drink items. “For example, an ad celebrating the anniversary of a children’s charity which depicts a child with a birthday cake would be banned,” Mr Faulks said. “The Tasting Australia event can no longer show images of charcuterie boards or pastries in their advertising. “Under this policy, businesses that have nothing to do with the food or beverage industry will find advertising in South Australia harder.” The AANA has called for a “clearer and more practical approach”. NewsWire has written to the AANA for clarity on what that might mean. If the ban comes into effect, the AANA wants the government to adopt what it calls a “science-based approach” by using nutrient profiling scoring criteria to determine which foods should be restricted. Some 63 per cent of adults and 35 per cent of children across South Australia are overweight or obese, government figures show. Health Minister Chris Picton previously said the ban was a “sensible step” to a “healthier South Australia”. “Food habits and relationships established early in life have a lasting impact on food habits and health outcomes of adults,” he said in January. “The rising rates of obesity are concerning, which is why we have developed an evidence-based policy to restrict the advertising of unhealthy food and drinks on state government buses and trams. Camera IconThe ban covers processed meats like ham. Supplied. Credit: News Limited “This policy recognises that the cumulative exposure of unhealthy food and drink advertising influences a child’s food preferences and intake and the associated ‘pester power’ children use to persuade parents.” ******* Council SA prevention and advocacy manager Christine Morris said unhealthy food and drink items were also linked to *******. “We know that minimising unhealthy food and drink advertising can lead to better health outcomes for everyone,” she said. “Our research shows that forming the foundations of positive nutrition preferences in children is a big step in overall ******* prevention. “We heartily welcome this ban as a positive move towards a healthier community.” Source link #*********** #Association #National #Advertisers #hits #South #*********** #ban #unhealthy #food #drink #ads Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Four times Rachel Reeves got her maths wrong Four times Rachel Reeves got her maths wrong Labour is under pressure to row back on its winter fuel raid after its dismal local election results. Wes Streeting has admitted that “people aren’t happy” about the decision to rob 10 million retirees of their energy bill allowance, recognising it had been a topic on doorsteps during election campaigning. The raid, which restricted eligibility for the winter fuel allowance, was introduced last July to “ensure economic stability and repair the public finances”. On Tuesday, the health secretary told the BBC the policy was not being formally reviewed, but said the Government was “reflecting on what the voters told us” after Labour lost two-thirds of the council seats it was defending. Amid speculation over whether the party could row back on its raid on pensioners, The Telegraph outlines the four Labour policies that are on track to backfire. Non-dom reforms Labour’s “non-dom” reforms could cost taxpayers billions of pounds, according to a new report. In her October Budget, Rachel Reeves abolished the non-dom regime which allowed wealthy foreigners to avoid paying tax on overseas income. The tax raid is expected to bring in £33bn for the Treasury, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. However, this figure depends on high-income non-doms staying in the country and paying tax here. The Centre for Economics and Business Research estimated that if 40pc of non-doms left the country in response to the policies, the Treasury would miss out on £7.1bn over the course of the Parliament. If half of non-doms left, the losses would mount to £12.2bn. The average non-dom pays £85,000 in income tax, according to CEBR. The average *** employee pays £4,000. In its predictions, the OBR estimated that only 12pc of non-doms will leave the country in reaction to the legislative changes. However, a survey by Oxford Economics found nearly two thirds of non-doms were considering fleeing the ***. The decision to abolish the regime has already triggered a wealth exodus, according to tax advisers. Lizzie Murray, of accountancy firm Saffery, said some of her clients were planning to leave the *** or had already done so because of the reforms. “Families left last summer partly because of the non-dom changes, but also because of the VAT on school fees from January. I also had other internationally mobile clients who left the *** before April 5 so they were non resident as of the current financial year.” She continued: “My overall feeling is that where clients can leave the *** – either in the short term, or next few years, they are planning to do so.” The Treasury has said it “does not recognise” the figures in the CEBR report. Private schools Private schools have been forced to pay 20pc VAT in order to raise £1.7bn a year for state schools. But, Labour’s own impact assessment published on the day of the October Budget suggests 35,000 private school pupils could be pushed into state schools by the policy, piling pressure on local authorities. Ms Reeves herself was reportedly warned by her own civil servants it would harm poorer families. The Independent Schools Council (ISC), which represents around 1,300 private schools, has said that private school enrolments fell by 10,000 pupils in September 2024. The ISC has calculated that educating these 10,000 additional pupils in the state system would cost the Department for Education £92.8m. Financial advisers last year separately warned that schools were preparing to use a loophole to claim back hundreds of thousands of pounds from the Treasury to “soften” the blow of higher costs. Advisers said that schools were delaying new capital projects in order to benefit from full tax relief. New projects completed after January 1 could be eligible for up to a 20pc tax rebate under the Capital Goods Scheme (CGS), while those completed as long as 10 years ago may qualify for partial relief, representing potentially a sizable windfall for some schools. Tax relief allows schools to claim back VAT for new developments such as libraries and sports facilities. The money could then be used to pay some or all of the VAT bills on fees that schools are facing. The High Court is currently reviewing whether the VAT raid is in breach of the human rights of children. Winter fuel allowance The Government is under pressure to revisit the winter fuel allowance cut following Reform’s success in the local elections. The Chancellor announced in July 2024 that retirees would no longer be entitled to the winter fuel payment unless they also receive pension credit. She claimed the policy would raise £1.3bn in the first year and £1.5bn annually after that. However, the cuts triggered a surge in applications for pension credit which could dent the cash savings from the policy. The Department for Work and Pensions received 235,000 pension credit claims in the seven months following the announcement – an 81pc increase on the same ******* in 2023-24. Of these, 117,800 were awarded, up 64pc year-on-year. Steven Cameron, of pension firm Aegon, said: “Last year’s loss of the winter fuel allowance has clearly not been forgotten or forgiven, and the Government may need to do more to prove its credentials in supporting pensioners as well as workers.” Capital gains tax In her October Budget, the Chancellor aligned capital gains tax rates for shareholders with those of property investors. As a result, the basic and higher rate rose from 10pc and 20pc respectively to 18pc and 24pc. However, analysis suggests the tax raid has backfired, with investors selling up before the new rates came into effect. Data from HM Revenue and Customs shows that revenue from capital gains tax has fallen from £14.5bn to £13bn year-on-year. The Office for Budget Responsibility recently revised its forecast for capital gains tax revenue, wiping £23bn off the projected tax take by 2030. Higher capital gains tax rates can deter investors from selling up while others may choose not to buy assets in the first place. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #times #Rachel #Reeves #maths #wrong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War – The New York Times China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War – The New York Times China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War The New York TimesChina announces sweeping measures to ease policy in bid to shore up trade-war hit economy CNBCTrade war: China moves to ease tariff pain ahead of US peace talks Sky NewsChina injects ‘tactical’ monetary stimulus ahead of US trade meeting ReutersChina’s Financial Officials to Hold Briefing Amid Tariff Threat Bloomberg Source link #China #Cuts #Interest #Rates #Shore #Economy #Hit #Trade #War #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oscar winner to make *** theatre debut in Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea Oscar winner to make *** theatre debut in Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea Steven McIntosh Entertainment reporter Jason Bell Simon Stone (centre) will direct the production, starring Andrew Lincoln (left) and Alicia Vikander Actress Alicia Vikander is set to make her *** theatre debut in a new production of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea, producers have confirmed. It will mark the Oscar winner’s first stage role of any kind for 17 years, following a successful run of film and TV performances. The production will play at London’s Bridge Theatre for eight weeks from 10 September, organisers announced on Wednesday. Vikander told BBC News she was “thrilled” to be returning to theatre, but added it was a “daunting thing to do… it’s my first time on stage as an adult”. The play has been adapted and directed by Simon Stone, and will also star The Walking Dead’s Andrew Lincoln. Speaking from her home in north London, Vikander recalled the influence the theatre had on her when she was younger. “I grew up being at the theatre a lot, my mother [Maria Fahl] was a stage actress, and I think even when I was dreaming of becoming an actress myself, being on stage was the journey that I kind of visualised,” she recalled. “Back in Sweden, where I’m from, if you’re an actor then really what you are is on stage. And you’re lucky to maybe have a TV show or film every couple of years, because that’s how small the industry is in Sweden. “So I think that’s what I always saw in front of me. And then, life happened, and throughout the years [theatre] has always been something I’ve been waiting for and thinking ‘it will happen’.” Vikander has certainly been busy in the meantime. The 36-year-old has starred in Tomb Raider, Ex Machina and Testament of Youth, and won a best supporting actress Oscar for her performance opposite Eddie Redmayne in 2015’s The Danish Girl. Getty Images Vikander won the best supporting actress Oscar for her performance in 2015’s The Danish Girl Vikander will play lead character Ellida, the sea-loving daughter of a lighthouse-keeper. Ellida is married to a Norwegian doctor, but when a sailor she used to be engaged to suddenly returns, she is forced to choose between her current and former lover. The play marks the introduction of the character Hilde Wangel, one of the doctor’s daughters from a previous marriage. Hilde goes on to appear in one of Ibsen’s later plays, The Master Builder, a new adaptation of which is coincidentally also currently in the West End, starring Ewan McGregor. An adaptation of another Ibsen play, Enemy of the People, opened in London last year starring Doctor Who actor Matt Smith. ‘Perfect match’ Director Stone has previously helmed films such as The Dig and The Daughter, while his extensive theatre credits include productions of Yerma, Phaedra, Medea and Angels in America. “He once again is going to take a classic and reinvent it and make it be something that is relatable to our modern audience today,” Vikander said. “And when I was told he was doing Ibsen and The Lady from the Sea, I guess that going back to my Scandinavian and Swedish heritage, it kind of felt like a perfect match.” Vikander said she felt the reason many of the classics are still being performed in the West End is they tackle many of the same subjects society still grapples with today. “I have discussions with my friends, I just passed 35, I’m getting close to my 40s soon and I have my kids, but I still feel extremely young. Really young. Sometimes I’m like, ‘I’m 25 still!’ “But then I also realise I’m entering this very new chapter which is really exciting, but I think if you are in a place where you feel like you haven’t fulfilled certain dreams or tried things, you’re still wondering where these choices or action would have led you, then I think it’s extremely human thing. “Women throughout history have been held back, maybe because they didn’t have the same opportunities, or they financially couldn’t do some things, or ended up in situations where it was harder to break away from the role of being a mother. “So therefore when I read it, I feel like I totally understand the turmoil this woman goes through, and I don’t think humans have changed that much from a core, emotional point of view. And I think that’s why we’re interested in these stories.” She aded: “It’s incredible that the big universal questions are something we’re still battling in the same way.” Getty Images Director Simon Stone (pictured in 2017) won an Olivier Award for best revival, for his production of Yerma Vikander said she was “super excited and wonderfully nervous” to begin the workshopping process with Stone in the coming weeks, out of which he will begin to produce the final script. As the show is still being developed, it has not yet been confirmed what the setting will be for this production. Another *** adaptation of The Lady from the Sea performed in 2017 at the Donmar Theatre moved the story to the Caribbean in the 1950s. The new adaptation is billed as her *** stage debut, but Vikander notes it’s actually her first theatre of any kind since she was 19. “I did theatre for my teens for a lot of years, like a child actor, and then the last thing I did was when I was a dancer for the Stockholm Opera House,” she explained. “I grew up watching my mother doing theatre, and I ‘d always watch from afar, and I can’t wait to try and do it myself. “It’s a daunting thing to do, obviously, it’s my first time on stage as an adult, and it’s on the London stage, and obviously I want to make sure people get their ticket money’s worth! But I’m really excited.” Source link #Oscar #winner #theatre #debut #Ibsens #Lady #Sea Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘It’ll be good for us’: Maroons make one change as they look to keep the women’s State of Origin series alive ‘It’ll be good for us’: Maroons make one change as they look to keep the women’s State of Origin series alive The Maroons have made one change to their team as they look to keep the women’s State of Origin series alive, while the Blues are 1-17 as they look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead at Allianz Stadium next week. The Blues blitzed their rivals in the second half at Suncorp Stadium last Thursday and will be looking to avoid a repeat of what happened last year when they dominated game one but ultimately lost the series. It’s why coach John Strange has stuck solid with the same 17 that won game one, while Queensland counterpart Tahnee Norris has made one change on the bench, with Broncos prop Chelsea Lenarduzzi coming in for Destiny Brill. Lenarduzzi is an Origin veteran and looms as a potential game-breaker with her ability to offload in traffic, with the Maroons desperately needing a spark after their vaunted spine was kept relatively quiet in the series opener. “I wanted to bolster the size in our middle, and Chelsea gives us that,” Norris said. “I’m excited to see what Duzzi (Lenarduzzi) can bring to the team. She’s got a big frame and work rate, so it’ll be good for us. “I am disappointed for Destiny after she missed out, but I am eager to see what Game II will look like.” Camera IconChelsea Lenarduzzi has been brought onto the bench for game two. NRL Photos Credit: The Daily Telegraph Queensland squad Tamika Upton, Julia Robinson, Shenae Ciesiolka, Rory Owen, Jasmine Peters, Tarryn Aiken, Ali Brigginshaw, Makenzie Weale, Lauren Brown, Jessika Elliston, Sienna Lofipo, Romy Teitzel, Keilee Joseph; Bench: Jada Ferguson, Sophie Holyman, Chelsea Lenarduzzi, Tavarna Papalii. NSW squad Abbi Church, Jaime Chapman, Jessica Sergis, Isabelle Kelly, Jayme Fressard, Tiana Penitani Gray, Jesse Southwell, Simaima Taufa, Keeley Davis, Ellie Johnston, Kezie Apps, Yasmin Clydsdale, Olivia Kernick, Jocelyn Kelleher, Kennedy Cherrington, Sarah Togatuki, Emma Verran. Source link #Itll #good #Maroons #change #womens #State #Origin #series #alive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Televangelist Jim Bakker Says He Needs A Million Bucks Or ‘I’ll Be Out On The Street’ Televangelist Jim Bakker Says He Needs A Million Bucks Or ‘I’ll Be Out On The Street’ Televangelist Jim Bakker, who was at the heart of one of most notorious religious scandals of the 1980s, says he’s in desperate need of cash right now. And if he doesn’t get $1 million, he will lose everything and be homeless. “If everyone that watches this program will give $1,000, we’ll be able to pay our bills and stay on the air,” he said on his show on Tuesday. “Otherwise we got about another maybe a month.” He said it’s not just his show that’s on the line. “If they foreclose on this ministry, they will take my house too, so I’ll be on the street,” he said. Bakker claimed he hasn’t taken a salary himself and has no money of his own. “We have a big debt,” he said, saying an unnamed “they” has “taken millions of dollars from us.” One of the show’s cohosts indicated the financial problems began in 2020, when Bakker was in trouble with a number of authorities for hawking “Silver Solution” during the COVID-19 pandemic. In one case, he reached a settlement with the Missouri attorney general that included restitution of $156,000. Bakker at the time also used the threat of an impending bankruptcy to raise funds. He said on Tuesday that those who give him money will reap other benefits. “I guarantee you God’s going to do something,” he said, later adding: “God’s gonna bless you as you give, because when you give, you’re gonna receive.” Bakker spent the 1980s turning his ministry into an empire that included a TV network and a resort. But it all came crashing down on him as he resigned amid a sex scandal and fraud allegations, the latter of which landed him in prison for four years. In more recent years, Bakker has fashioned himself as something of a doomsday prophet ― saying on Tuesday, for example, that we’re in the “end times” ― and sells food buckets and other “prepper” items on his show and website. The 85-year-old has also had some health issues including a series of strokes in 2020 and a hospitalization last year. Source link #Televangelist #Jim #Bakker #Million #Bucks #Ill #Street Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense team of consulting with celebrity attorney Mark Geragos – Yahoo Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense team of consulting with celebrity attorney Mark Geragos – Yahoo Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense team of consulting with celebrity attorney Mark Geragos YahooSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Makes Unexpected 9-Word Statement in Court YahooDiddy’s lawyer slammed by judge for calling prosecutors a ‘six-pack of white women’ New York PostHere’s Why Michael B. Jordan’s Name Came Up During Jury Selection for Diddy’s Trial People.comDiddy Trial Celebrities Named: Michael B. Jordan, Kanye West, Kid Cudi Variety Source link #Prosecutors #accuse #Sean #Diddy #Combs #defense #team #consulting #celebrity #attorney #Mark #Geragos #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Can Delhi deal mask Labour’s problems at home? Can Delhi deal mask Labour’s problems at home? Within moments of the briefing with the business secretary beginning, Jonathan Reynolds described it to us as a case study in the government’s claim to be going further and faster in doing what it can to improve living standards. Little wonder ministers want to lean into this deal with Delhi, grappling as they are with political heat at home from their own side and their opponents. The latest intervention comes from a caucus of Labour MPs known as the Red Wall Group, primarily representing seats in the north of England and the Midlands. In response to last week’s elections, they are publicly critical of the government, including its handling of the removal of the Winter Fuel Payment from millions of pensioners. Jonathan Reynolds wants to point to what he sees as the “tangible benefits” of making it easier for the fifth and sixth largest economies in the world to trade and made a point of claiming it would be the north of England, the Midlands and Scotland that would be the primary economic beneficiaries. But remember this is the “conclusion of talks moment,” as it is described in government, not the conclusion of the deal. Thousands of pages of text still need to be pored over and vast amounts of detail scrutinised. And there will, in time, be a signature moment, hinted at by the prime minister in publicly accepting an invitation to visit India. It is thought it could be another year before this is done. The domestic political reaction to this deal has focused on one element of it: an agreement that India workers transferred to the *** and their employers won’t have to pay national insurance in the *** in their first three years here. This, the Conservative leader and former business secretary Kemi Badenoch argued, is “lop sided” and why she didn’t sign off on the deal when she was in government. Reform *** leader Nigel Farage said it was, simply, “taxing British workers more, taxing Indian workers less.” British officials acknowledge this is an element of the deal India really wanted, but they argue it is worth it in the round and standard practice in deals like this. And, strikingly, the Conservative reaction isn’t consistent: Sir Oliver Dowden, who sat around the same cabinet table as Kemi Badenoch as deputy prime minister, welcomed it. There are a few key bits of context to this deal and one final observation I would make. The context is this: the ongoing turbulence of President Trump’s tariffs and the ongoing negotiations with both the United States and the European Union over improving trade deals with both. Progress on both is expected soon – a summit with the EU will take place in the *** later this month. And that one last thing. Sir Keir Starmer voted against Brexit and campaigned for another referendum in the hope of stopping it. And yet, in a twist of fate and timing, he is the first post-Brexit British prime minister to have the political space and time to grapple with the tools leaving the EU gave whoever occupies his office, with the trade-offs and arguments that brings. Source link #Delhi #deal #mask #Labours #problems #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

WA signs $65.6m deal to create new NRL franchise WA signs $65.6m deal to create new NRL franchise The WA government has formally signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the NRL’s 18th franchise. The state government and the *********** Rugby League Commission fleshed out an in-principle agreement a fortnight ago. The league’s expansion to WA has now been rubber stamped. WA Premier Roger Cook announced the deal on social media, saying the franchise will enter the NRL in 2027 or 2028. The state will tip in $60 million over seven years as part of the deal with the NRL, plus $5.6 million in match-day support and marketing. The new team is expected to be called the Perth Bears, a nod to foundation club North Sydney Bears. Source link #signs #65.6m #deal #create #NRL #franchise Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]