- Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Starting Wednesday (8) a ban on the recreational use and possession of nitrous oxide, commonly known as ‘laughing gas,’ has been enacted. Those caught producing, supplying, or selling the drug will now face lengthy prison sentences. The substance, which causes a feeling of euphoria, relaxation and dissociation from reality, has grown in popularity,…
A member of the opposition Labour Party has stepped down from his policy role in protest against his leader’s decision not to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Labour leader Keir Starmer has so far resisted increasing pressure within his party to advocate for a…
THE Metropolitan Police has ended its relationship with an adviser after the revelation of a two-year old video of him leading a pro-Palestine chant. The recording, first reported by The Telegraph, shows London Muslim Communities Forum chair Attiq Malik instigating chants of “from the river to the sea, Palestine will…
THE Tories are facing mounting pressure to return donations received from Lycamobile after its French entities were convicted of fraud in a Paris court, reported the Financial Times. The UK-based global mobile network operator had gifted £2.15 million to the Tories between 2011 and 2016, as per records from the Electoral…
GLENN MAXWELL’S stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday (7). At 91-7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions…
Actor Kamal Haasan celebrated his 70th birthday with his fans on Tuesday. Fans were gathered at Neelankarai RK Convention Center in Chennai. Kamal greeted and posed for a picture with his fans. He wore a white shirt with blue trousers. On this special day, her daughter and actor Shruti Haasan…
As thousands of Afghans flee Pakistan amid deportation warning, well-known Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has urged the government of Pakistani to keep supporting those who “are still in need of our kindness”. Khan, who has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2019, shared images with the UNHCR logo and branding, calling for…
ISRAEL has sought 100,000 Indian workers to substitute Palestinian labourers, according to reports. The action was taken in response to the recent cancellation of work licenses for tens of thousands of Palestinian employees in Israel following attacks by Hamas last month. Reports said that the Israeli construction industry contemplated hiring…
Thousands of women facing a higher risk of breast cancer are set to receive aid through a risk-reducing drug, now approved for use by the NHS. The state-funded health service made the announcement on Tuesday (7), marking a significant step in preventing the disease. Anastrozole, a long-standing breast cancer treatment…
A combative Donald Trump took the stand on Monday (6) in the New York civil fraud case threatening his real estate empire, clashing repeatedly with the judge and denouncing the trial as a “disgrace.” One year out from an election he hopes will return him to the White House, the…
