<p>British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's&nbsp;North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The&nbsp;$4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While UK residents brave a cost&nbsp;of living crisis, compounded by increased electricity bills, Sunak's 12-metre swimming pool receiving an upgraded grid has irked many.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sunak has been the owner of the property since 2015, having bought it for&nbsp;£1.5m, shortly after becoming an MP from Richmond. Sunak upgraded the manor house by starting the&nbsp;construction of a new heated swimming pool, gym and tennis court.</p>

<p>Consequently, the engineers had to install a substantial amount of equipment and a new connection to the National Grid that runs across the fields. The publication stated that Sunak had paid the&nbsp;upgradation money from his personal funds.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-rishi-sunaks-opulent-private-pool-amid-rising-cost-of-living-sparks-row-507498">UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row</a></strong></p>

<p>Sunak's pool property receiving extra attention comes in the backdrop of over 350 pools and leisure centres being closed or forced to cut back hours due to high energy costs, across the UK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, this is not the first instance when Sunak has&nbsp;garnered headlines for his expensive tastes or extravagant splurging of money.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, Sunak visited a building site in Teesside, Northern England where he was spotted wearing $595 Prada suede loafers.&nbsp;In 2020, as the Chancellor of the country, he was spotted using a $220 mug in a traditional pre-Budget photograph.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-dispatch-video-shows-rishi-sunak-in-a-moving-car-without-his-seat-belt-on-554561"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;WION Dispatch: Video shows Rishi Sunak in a moving car without his seat belt on</strong></a></p>

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<p>Reports of Akshata Murthy, Sunak's wife touted to be wealthier than late British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth $495 million also invited the spotlight on the Tory leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, when Sunak decided to run for the PM position, a clip from a video documentary went viral on social media platforms where Sunak could be seen talking about his "aristocratic"&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have friends who are aristocrats, I have friends who are upper-class, I have friends who are, you know, working-class. Well, not working class," Sunak said in the BBC documentary titled 'Middle Classes- Their Rise &amp; Sprawl'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tory-leader-rishi-sunak-wears-595-prada-loafers-on-a-visit-to-a-building-site-501764">Tory leader Rishi Sunak wears $595 Prada loafers on a visit to a building site</a></strong></p>

<p>The video brought a lot of flak for Sunak who was dubbed&nbsp;'out-of-touch' with reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's North Yorkshire home is once again in news and not for good reasons. The $4,80,000 (£400,000) private heating swimming pool installed on Sunak's property uses so much energy that the local electricity grid has had to be upgraded to meet the surging power demand, as per a Guardian report. While UK residents brave a cost of living crisis, compounded by increased electricity bills, Sunak's 12-metre swimming pool receiving an upgraded grid has irked many. Sunak has been the owner of the property since 2015, having bought it for £1.5m, shortly after becoming an MP from Richmond. Sunak upgraded the manor house by starting the construction of a new heated swimming pool, gym and tennis court. Consequently, the engineers had to install a substantial amount of equipment and a new connection to the National Grid that runs across the fields. The publication stated that Sunak had paid the upgradation money from his personal funds. ALSO READ | UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row Sunak's pool property receiving extra attention comes in the backdrop of over 350 pools and leisure centres being closed or forced to cut back hours due to high energy costs, across the UK. Notably, this is not the first instance when Sunak has garnered headlines for his expensive tastes or extravagant splurging of money. Last year, Sunak visited a building site in Teesside, Northern England where he was spotted wearing $595 Prada suede loafers. In 2020, as the Chancellor of the country, he was spotted using a $220 mug in a traditional pre-Budget photograph. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Video shows Rishi Sunak in a moving car without his seat belt on × Reports of Akshata Murthy, Sunak's wife touted to be wealthier than late British Queen Elizabeth II with assets worth $495 million also invited the spotlight on the Tory leader. Similarly, when Sunak decided to run for the PM position, a clip from a video documentary went viral on social media platforms where Sunak could be seen talking about his "aristocratic" friends. "I have friends who are aristocrats, I have friends who are upper-class, I have friends who are, you know, working-class. Well, not working class," Sunak said in the BBC documentary titled 'Middle Classes- Their Rise & Sprawl'. ALSO READ | Tory leader Rishi Sunak wears $595 Prada loafers on a visit to a building site The video brought a lot of flak for Sunak who was dubbed 'out-of-touch' with reality. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Energy crisis? UK PM Rishi Sunak has local electricity grid upgraded for his heated private pool

<p>The 95th annual ceremony took place on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby theatre in Los Angeles, California.&nbsp;<em>Everything Everywhere All At Once</em> dominated the show while India's pride <em>RRR </em>also bagged a trophy. In another news, ahead of the start of&nbsp;US-South Korea military drills, North Korea on Monday fired two cruise missiles from a submarine.</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-awards-2023-live-updates-stage-set-for-the-biggest-night-of-hollywood-571045"><strong>LIVE UPDATES | Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere All At Once dominates the 95th Academy Awards, wins Best Picture with 6 other awards</strong></a></p>

<p>The 95th Oscar awards ceremony&nbsp;saw&nbsp;Everything Everywhere All At Once&nbsp;sweep the awards gallery with seven trophies. Meanwhile, it was a momentous occasion for Indian cinema as 'RRR' and 'Elephant&nbsp;Whisperers' bagged a trophy each.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-two-strategic-cruise-missiles-from-a-submarine-571286"><strong>North Korea fires two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine</strong></a></p>

<p>North Korea, on Sunday, test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, state news agency KCNA reported Monday.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-govt-says-svb-customers-can-access-their-money-as-second-bank-fails-571313"><strong>US govt says SVB customers can access their money as second bank fails</strong></a></p>

<p>Depositors of the embattled Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will be able to access all their cash from Monday (March 13), said the US government.&nbsp;The announcement came on Sunday when another bank, Signature Bank&nbsp;was shut down by the regulators.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-pow-whose-on-camera-execution-caused-widespread-rage-identified-571307"><strong>'A true hero': Ukrainian POW executed on camera was a sniper who went missing in December</strong></a></p>

<p>The identity of the Ukrainian soldier who was shot on camera after shouting "Glory to Ukraine!" has been officially confirmed by Ukrainian intelligence officials.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-over-200000-people-pack-the-streets-of-tel-aviv-571232"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Israel: Over 200,000 people pack the streets of Tel Aviv</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel is in the throes of possibly its biggest public uprising ever and is over the proposed judicial reforms. Protests over this issue are now in their 10th week with over half a million Israelis protesting on the streets, chanting that Israel will not be a dictatorship.</p>

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The 95th annual ceremony took place on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby theatre in Los Angeles, California. Everything Everywhere All At Once dominated the show while India's pride RRR also bagged a trophy.

The 95th annual ceremony took place on Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby theatre in Los Angeles, California. Everything Everywhere All At Once dominated the show while India's pride RRR also bagged a trophy. In another news, ahead of the start of US-South Korea military drills, North Korea on Monday fired two cruise missiles from a submarine. Click on headlines to read more: LIVE UPDATES | Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere All At Once dominates the 95th Academy Awards, wins Best Picture with 6 other awards The 95th Oscar awards ceremony saw Everything Everywhere All At Once sweep the awards gallery with seven trophies. Meanwhile, it was a momentous occasion for Indian cinema as 'RRR' and 'Elephant Whisperers' bagged a trophy each. North Korea fires two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine North Korea, on Sunday, test-fired two strategic cruise missiles from a submarine, state news agency KCNA reported Monday. US govt says SVB customers can access their money as second bank fails Depositors of the embattled Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) will be able to access all their cash from Monday (March 13), said the US government. The announcement came on Sunday when another bank, Signature Bank was shut down by the regulators. 'A true hero': Ukrainian POW executed on camera was a sniper who went missing in December The identity of the Ukrainian soldier who was shot on camera after shouting "Glory to Ukraine!" has been officially confirmed by Ukrainian intelligence officials. WATCH | Israel: Over 200,000 people pack the streets of Tel Aviv Israel is in the throes of possibly its biggest public uprising ever and is over the proposed judicial reforms. Protests over this issue are now in their 10th week with over half a million Israelis protesting on the streets, chanting that Israel will not be a dictatorship. ×

Morning news brief: RRR wins an Oscar, N Korea fires two cruise missiles, and more

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidluk1GpzBCGex" /><meta charset="utf-8" />A Nigerian passenger onboard a Delhi-Doha IndiGo flight died after a medical emergency, even as the airline made an emergency landing in Karachi to save him. The airline informed that the passenger had fallen ill, forcing the crew of flight 6E-1736 to make a quick call to drop anchor in the southern Pakistani city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The captain of the aircraft contacted the Karachi Air Traffic Control (ATC) and conveyed the situation whilst seeking permission for the landing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, upon landing in Karachi, the airport medical team declared the man dead who has been identified as 60-year-old Abdullah, a native of Nigeria. A Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson in Pakistan confirmed the incident and said the passenger's health had worsened mid-flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, IndiGo released a statement and offered condolences to the family of the deceased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Flight 6E-1736, operating from Delhi to Doha was diverted to Karachi due to a medical emergency on board. Unfortunately, on arrival, the passenger was declared dead by the airport medical team," read the statement released.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-airhostess-and-passenger-in-war-of-words-on-istanbul-delhi-flight-545538"><strong>WATCH | Indigo airhostess and passenger in war of words on Istanbul-Delhi flight, video goes viral</strong></a></p>

<p>"We are deeply saddened by the news and our prayers and wishes are with his family and loved ones. We're currently making arrangements for transferring the other passengers of the flight, in coordination with the relevant authorities," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After confirmation of Abdullah's death, the body was flown back to Delhi. A death certificate has also been issued. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to launch an investigation and assess if any foul play was involved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The passenger's health history will be looked after before arriving at any final decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indigo-in-talks-with-boeing-for-largest-jet-purchase-airbus-to-get-a-tough-fight-569124" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | Indian airline Indigo in talks with Boeing for largest-ever jet order, Airbus to get a tough fight</strong></a></p>

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A Nigerian passenger onboard a Delhi-Doha IndiGo flight died after a medical emergency, even as the airline made an emergency landing in Karachi to save him. The airline informed that the passenger had fallen ill, forcing the crew of flight 6E-1736 to make a quick call to drop anchor in the southern Pakistani city.

A Nigerian passenger onboard a Delhi-Doha IndiGo flight died after a medical emergency, even as the airline made an emergency landing in Karachi to save him. The airline informed that the passenger had fallen ill, forcing the crew of flight 6E-1736 to make a quick call to drop anchor in the southern Pakistani city. The captain of the aircraft contacted the Karachi Air Traffic Control (ATC) and conveyed the situation whilst seeking permission for the landing. However, upon landing in Karachi, the airport medical team declared the man dead who has been identified as 60-year-old Abdullah, a native of Nigeria. A Civil Aviation Authority spokesperson in Pakistan confirmed the incident and said the passenger's health had worsened mid-flight. Meanwhile, IndiGo released a statement and offered condolences to the family of the deceased. "Flight 6E-1736, operating from Delhi to Doha was diverted to Karachi due to a medical emergency on board. Unfortunately, on arrival, the passenger was declared dead by the airport medical team," read the statement released. WATCH | Indigo airhostess and passenger in war of words on Istanbul-Delhi flight, video goes viral "We are deeply saddened by the news and our prayers and wishes are with his family and loved ones. We're currently making arrangements for transferring the other passengers of the flight, in coordination with the relevant authorities," it added. After confirmation of Abdullah's death, the body was flown back to Delhi. A death certificate has also been issued. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to launch an investigation and assess if any foul play was involved. The passenger's health history will be looked after before arriving at any final decision. ALSO READ | Indian airline Indigo in talks with Boeing for largest-ever jet order, Airbus to get a tough fight (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Nigerian man dies aboard Delhi-Doha IndiGo flight, aircraft makes emergency landing in Karachi

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<p>Santa Clara, California-headquartered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in the USA collapsed last week on Friday. The closure of the bank has left the Indian startup ecosystem worried and profusely sweating about their future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SVB was one of the largest vendors in the startup ecosystem, providing funding to up-and-coming enterprises. For several years, Indian startups had SVB as their preferred choice of banking, primarily due to the absence of regulatory hassle and flexibility in the payment system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many Indian startups that did not even employ a single person or had an office in the US also opened up accounts in the bank. However, the abrupt closure has left question marks over how the next month's salaries for the employees or the next round of funding will come for their startup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Startup companies related to Y Combinator (YC) are staring at a bleak future. YC is an American tech startup accelerator that has helped launch thousands of startups over the years.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/did-silicon-valley-bank-hoodwink-everyone-before-its-collapse-571111" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | Did Silicon Valley Bank hoodwink everyone before its collapse?</strong></a></p>

<p>According to an ET report, at least 40 YC-backed Indian startups have&nbsp;parked between $250,000 to $1 million in SVB ban accounts while over 20 have deposits of more than $1 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian government has smelled the coffee and jumped into action. Union Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said he will be meeting Indian startups later this week to take their pulse and ensure any adverse effect is avoided.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The @SVB_Financial closure is certainly disrupting startups across (the) world. Startups are an imp part of #NewIndia Economy. I will meet wth Indian Startups this week to understand impact on thm n how @narendramodi govt can help durng this crisis," tweeted the minister.</p>

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<p>SVB collapsed on Friday after regulators came down charging and seized control of the assets after it failed to meet the withdrawal demands of the investors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as of December 31, 2022, SVB had total assets amounting to $209 billion and approximately $175.4 billion in total deposits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, FDIC insurance means that any amount up to&nbsp;$250,000 in an SVB account&nbsp;will be fully covered and the startups may get it back. However, for anything above the $250,000 range, the startups or individuals may only get 80 cents to 90 cents for each dollar.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/explained-how-silicon-valley-bank-crisis-unfolded-in-48-hours-570945" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | Explained | How Silicon Valley Bank crisis unfolded in 48 hours</strong></a></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Santa Clara, California-headquartered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in the USA collapsed last week on Friday. The closure of the bank has left the Indian startup ecosystem worried and profusely sweating about their future.

Santa Clara, California-headquartered Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the 16th largest bank in the USA collapsed last week on Friday. The closure of the bank has left the Indian startup ecosystem worried and profusely sweating about their future. SVB was one of the largest vendors in the startup ecosystem, providing funding to up-and-coming enterprises. For several years, Indian startups had SVB as their preferred choice of banking, primarily due to the absence of regulatory hassle and flexibility in the payment system. Many Indian startups that did not even employ a single person or had an office in the US also opened up accounts in the bank. However, the abrupt closure has left question marks over how the next month's salaries for the employees or the next round of funding will come for their startup. Startup companies related to Y Combinator (YC) are staring at a bleak future. YC is an American tech startup accelerator that has helped launch thousands of startups over the years. ALSO READ | Did Silicon Valley Bank hoodwink everyone before its collapse? According to an ET report, at least 40 YC-backed Indian startups have parked between $250,000 to $1 million in SVB ban accounts while over 20 have deposits of more than $1 million. The Indian government has smelled the coffee and jumped into action. Union Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said he will be meeting Indian startups later this week to take their pulse and ensure any adverse effect is avoided. "The @SVB_Financial closure is certainly disrupting startups across (the) world. Startups are an imp part of #NewIndia Economy. I will meet wth Indian Startups this week to understand impact on thm n how @narendramodi govt can help durng this crisis," tweeted the minister. The @SVB_Financial closure is certainly disrupting startups across world . Startups are an imp part of #NewIndia Economy. I will meet wth Indian Startups this week to understand impact on thm n how @narendramodi govt can help durng this crisis.#IndiaTechade @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/1HLTwAs9IF — Rajeev Chandrasekhar 🇮🇳 (@Rajeev_GoI) March 12, 2023 × WATCH | Silicon Valley Bank collapses in America's biggest banking failure since 2008 SVB collapsed on Friday after regulators came down charging and seized control of the assets after it failed to meet the withdrawal demands of the investors. According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as of December 31, 2022, SVB had total assets amounting to $209 billion and approximately $175.4 billion in total deposits. According to reports, FDIC insurance means that any amount up to $250,000 in an SVB account will be fully covered and the startups may get it back. However, for anything above the $250,000 range, the startups or individuals may only get 80 cents to 90 cents for each dollar. ALSO READ | Explained | How Silicon Valley Bank crisis unfolded in 48 hours (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian startups sweat as millions of dollars remain stuck in Silicon Valley Bank accounts

<p>In what comes as a freak accident, a three-year-old kid killed her four-year-old sister by&nbsp;accidentally firing a pistol in the state of Texas on Sunday night.&nbsp;Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez informed about the accident and said the sister died on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Fox News report, there were five adults and two girls in the home when the shooting took place&nbsp;at&nbsp;Bammel North Houston Road apartment near Tomball Parkway. The girls lived with their parents in the apartment and were joined by family and friends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The girls were alone in the bedroom playing amongst themselves as one parent thought the other was watching them. The younger kid stumbled upon a loaded pistol and discharged it, which unfortunately struck her sister.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-1-child-is-shot-in-america-every-hour-444553"><strong>Gravitas: 1 child is shot in America every hour</strong></a></p>

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<p>The parents and other adults rushed to the scene after hearing the gunshot and secured the firearm. They called 911 and reported the incident. However, it was too late by then as the little toddler died en route to the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"@HCSOTexas units responded to an apt unit at 9955 Bammel North Houston. Preliminary info: two toddlers were inside the unit with other persons. One toddler (3 yrs) gained access to a firearm and unintentionally shot the other (4 yrs)," said&nbsp;Gonzalez in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The toddler was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators and PIO are en route."</p>

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<p>It is unclear if any charges will be filed as the shooting appears accidental. However, the incident once again raises questions regarding gun safety laws.&nbsp;</p>

<p>United States is the only country on the planet with more guns in private hands than people. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a gun trade association, that number now stands at 434 million. The US&nbsp;Census Bureau’s latest estimate of the population is 333.2 million.</p>

<p>Lax gun laws, coupled with negligent parents that leave loaded weapons around kids is a recipe for disaster and one that has played out far too often in recent times.&nbsp;</p>

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In what comes as a freak accident, a three-year-old kid killed her four-year-old sister by accidentally firing a pistol in the state of Texas on Sunday night. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez informed about the accident and said the sister died on the spot.

In what comes as a freak accident, a three-year-old kid killed her four-year-old sister by accidentally firing a pistol in the state of Texas on Sunday night. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez informed about the accident and said the sister died on the spot. According to a Fox News report, there were five adults and two girls in the home when the shooting took place at Bammel North Houston Road apartment near Tomball Parkway. The girls lived with their parents in the apartment and were joined by family and friends. The girls were alone in the bedroom playing amongst themselves as one parent thought the other was watching them. The younger kid stumbled upon a loaded pistol and discharged it, which unfortunately struck her sister. Gravitas: 1 child is shot in America every hour × The parents and other adults rushed to the scene after hearing the gunshot and secured the firearm. They called 911 and reported the incident. However, it was too late by then as the little toddler died en route to the hospital. "@HCSOTexas units responded to an apt unit at 9955 Bammel North Houston. Preliminary info: two toddlers were inside the unit with other persons. One toddler (3 yrs) gained access to a firearm and unintentionally shot the other (4 yrs)," said Gonzalez in a tweet. "The toddler was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators and PIO are en route." @HCSOTexas units responded to an apt unit at 9955 Bammel North Houston. Preliminary info: two toddlers were inside the unit with other persons. One toddler (3 yrs) gained access to a firearm and unintentionally shot the other (4 yrs). The toddler was pronounced 1/2 pic.twitter.com/AdXDgZ6bzF — Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) March 13, 2023 × It is unclear if any charges will be filed as the shooting appears accidental. However, the incident once again raises questions regarding gun safety laws. United States is the only country on the planet with more guns in private hands than people. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a gun trade association, that number now stands at 434 million. The US Census Bureau’s latest estimate of the population is 333.2 million. Lax gun laws, coupled with negligent parents that leave loaded weapons around kids is a recipe for disaster and one that has played out far too often in recent times. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Tragic! Three-year-old toddler accidentally shoots and kills four-year-old sister in Texas

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<p>Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of Jordan's King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania got married to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis - a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in an opulent, private ceremony on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>26-year-old Princess Iman was walked down the aisle by her elder brother Crown Prince Hussein in front of family friends and some Gulf royals. She wore a Dior white wedding dress, featuring long, lace-cuffed sleeves. The look was completed with a tiara and a long veil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bride and the groom signed a marriage document in front of the monarch before signing a verse from the holy Quran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Grateful for all the precious memories we share and overjoyed to see you celebrate your wedding today… I wish you, dear Iman and Jameel, a lifetime of blessings and happiness together," wrote Crown Prince Hussein in an Instagram post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Similarly, Queen Rania took to her Instagram account to wish the best to the newly married couple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Congratulations my dearest Iman, your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born. I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!" she captioned the post as saying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-jordans-king-abdullah-ii-warns-israel-547846" target="_blank"><strong>Gravitas: Jordan's King Abdullah II warns Israel</strong></a></p>

<p>The celebrations took place a week after the Royal Hashemite Court shared the wedding date with the public. Notably, the couple's engagement was announced last summer by the royal court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II to Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, on Tuesday, 5 July 2022," read the announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Princess Iman is the eldest daughter of Queen Rania and King Abdullah, who are also parents to Crown Prince Hussein, 28, Princess Salma, 22, and Prince Hashem, 18.</p>

<p>After Iman's marriage, the royal family of Jordan is also gearing up for the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein who will be marrying Rajwa Al Saif, the youngest daughter of Saudi businessman Khaled Al Saif on June 1.</p>

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Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of Jordan's King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania got married to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis - a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in an opulent, private ceremony on Sunday.

Princess Iman, the eldest daughter of Jordan's King Abdullah II and his wife Queen Rania got married to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis - a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in an opulent, private ceremony on Sunday. 26-year-old Princess Iman was walked down the aisle by her elder brother Crown Prince Hussein in front of family friends and some Gulf royals. She wore a Dior white wedding dress, featuring long, lace-cuffed sleeves. The look was completed with a tiara and a long veil. The bride and the groom signed a marriage document in front of the monarch before signing a verse from the holy Quran. "Grateful for all the precious memories we share and overjoyed to see you celebrate your wedding today… I wish you, dear Iman and Jameel, a lifetime of blessings and happiness together," wrote Crown Prince Hussein in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Al Hussein bin Abdullah II (@alhusseinjo) × Similarly, Queen Rania took to her Instagram account to wish the best to the newly married couple. "Congratulations my dearest Iman, your smile has always been a gift of love that I’ve cherished since the day you were born. I wish you and Jameel a life filled with love and laughter!" she captioned the post as saying. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Queen Rania Al Abdullah (@queenrania) × Gravitas: Jordan's King Abdullah II warns Israel The celebrations took place a week after the Royal Hashemite Court shared the wedding date with the public. Notably, the couple's engagement was announced last summer by the royal court. "The Royal Hashemite Court is pleased to announce the engagement of Her Royal Highness Princess Iman bint Abdullah II to Mr. Jameel Alexander Thermiotis, on Tuesday, 5 July 2022," read the announcement. Princess Iman is the eldest daughter of Queen Rania and King Abdullah, who are also parents to Crown Prince Hussein, 28, Princess Salma, 22, and Prince Hashem, 18. After Iman's marriage, the royal family of Jordan is also gearing up for the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein who will be marrying Rajwa Al Saif, the youngest daughter of Saudi businessman Khaled Al Saif on June 1. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing 19-year-old California student Kristin Smart in 1996 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Flores has been given the maximum sentence possible under California's current penal system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Judge Jennifer O'Keefe while pronouncing the sentence said Flores 'deserved' to be in prison for the rest of his life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You deserve to spend every day you have left behind bars," O'Keefe was quoted as saying by Reuters. She also said that Flores had continued to drug and assault women in 'predatory behavior' that 'has spanned your adult life'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-found-guilty-of-killing-california-student-kristin-smart-in-1996-526614" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Man found guilty of killing California student Kristin Smart who went missing in 1996</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, representing the prosecution side, Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle called Flores a 'true psychopath', adding that the defendant continues to lie to this day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sentencing brings a culmination to over a quarter-century case that surprised the investigators as well as the common folks alike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Smart and Flores were students at California Polytechnic State University when she went missing in May 1996. Flores was the last person seen with Smart, accompanying her on the 10-minute walk back to her dormitory from a party that night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the trial, prosecutors said Paul Flores had stalked Smart for months and might have even drugged her drink at the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For several years, Flores remained the prime suspect in the case. However, the absence of evidence meant that he was not tried. That changed in 2019 when freelance journalist Chris Lambert in his documentary podcast titled 'Your Own Backyard', helped investigators crack the case.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Flores was convicted of first-degree murder by a jury at Monterey County Superior Court last year in October. His father&nbsp;Ruben Flores, accused of hiding the body was acquitted by the jury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The body of 19-year-old Smart has never been found, even though the authorities have searched 18 locations. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson has vowed that the case file will not be closed until Smart's remains are found.&nbsp;</p>

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Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing 19-year-old California student Kristin Smart in 1996 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Flores has been given the maximum sentence possible under California's current penal system.

Paul Flores, the man convicted of killing 19-year-old California student Kristin Smart in 1996 has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Flores has been given the maximum sentence possible under California's current penal system. Judge Jennifer O'Keefe while pronouncing the sentence said Flores 'deserved' to be in prison for the rest of his life. "You deserve to spend every day you have left behind bars," O'Keefe was quoted as saying by Reuters. She also said that Flores had continued to drug and assault women in 'predatory behavior' that 'has spanned your adult life'. Read more: Man found guilty of killing California student Kristin Smart who went missing in 1996 Meanwhile, representing the prosecution side, Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle called Flores a 'true psychopath', adding that the defendant continues to lie to this day. The sentencing brings a culmination to over a quarter-century case that surprised the investigators as well as the common folks alike. Both Smart and Flores were students at California Polytechnic State University when she went missing in May 1996. Flores was the last person seen with Smart, accompanying her on the 10-minute walk back to her dormitory from a party that night. During the trial, prosecutors said Paul Flores had stalked Smart for months and might have even drugged her drink at the party. For several years, Flores remained the prime suspect in the case. However, the absence of evidence meant that he was not tried. That changed in 2019 when freelance journalist Chris Lambert in his documentary podcast titled 'Your Own Backyard', helped investigators crack the case. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Delhi police solve six-month-old murder case × Flores was convicted of first-degree murder by a jury at Monterey County Superior Court last year in October. His father Ruben Flores, accused of hiding the body was acquitted by the jury. The body of 19-year-old Smart has never been found, even though the authorities have searched 18 locations. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson has vowed that the case file will not be closed until Smart's remains are found. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Man convicted of killing California student Kristin Smart sentenced to 25 years in jail

<p>Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi on Saturday claimed that hundreds of&nbsp;pro-Moscow troops were neutralised as well as wounded&nbsp;during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city.. In other news, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured his Indian counterpart of ensuring the safety of Hindu temples in the Down Under country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city.</p>

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<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country will not tolerate attacks on Hindu temples and religious places after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in the Down Under country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 22-year-old Japanese woman who was harassed on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi during the Holi celebration has finally opened up about the incident.</p>

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<p>Defying orders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has decided to take out another political rally in the eastern city of Lahore, a couple of days after the death of a party worker forced him to stop the rally.</p>

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Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi on Saturday claimed that hundreds of pro-Moscow troops were neutralised as well as wounded during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city.

Ukrainian military spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi on Saturday claimed that hundreds of pro-Moscow troops were neutralised as well as wounded during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city.. In other news, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has assured his Indian counterpart of ensuring the safety of Hindu temples in the Down Under country. Clcik on headlines to read more: Ukraine, Russia claim hundreds of casualties in battle of Bakhmut Both Russia and Ukraine claimed heavy casualties of enemy troops running into hundreds in a day during the battle for the eastern Bakhmut city. Australian PM Albanese responds after Modi raises temple vandalism issue Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country will not tolerate attacks on Hindu temples and religious places after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in the Down Under country. Japanese woman who was molested on Holi opens up after leaving India The 22-year-old Japanese woman who was harassed on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi during the Holi celebration has finally opened up about the incident. 'Rogue' Imran Khan defies orders, calls another mega election rally in Lahore Defying orders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has decided to take out another political rally in the eastern city of Lahore, a couple of days after the death of a party worker forced him to stop the rally. WATCH | US: Largest collapse of financial institution since 2008 crisis; Musk open to buying SVB ×

Morning news brief: Hundreds killed in Bakhmut, Albanese responds to temple vandalism issue and more

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<p>In what comes as a first, a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton will be auctioned in Switzerland next month (April 18). This will be the first time that a T-Rex will go under the hammer in Europe and only the third time worldwide that an entire 'skeleton' of exceptional quality was on offer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the auction house, the skeleton, named 'Trinity' stands tall at 3.9 metres and is currently valued between $6.5-$8.7 million (Eight million Swiss francs). Experts, however, believe that the figure is rather conservative and that it may go up as the auction date approaches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sale becomes all the more important as only 32 skeletons of adult T-Rex's - one of the largest apex predators to have ever walked the face of the Earth - had been discovered worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-shark-toothed-dinosaur-gave-tough-competition-to-t-rex-411826" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: This 'shark-toothed' dinosaur gave tough competition to T-Rex</strong></a></p>

<p>Trinity has been composed using the bone material of three T-Rex specimens. They were excavated between 2008-2013 in the US states of Montana and Wyoming. The Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations in the respective states are well-known for the discoveries of two other T-Rex skeletons to have gone under the hammer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By law, such specimens can only be sold if the fossil was discovered on private land, which in this case it was. The auctioneers stated that Trinity was provided by a private individual and had been flown to Switzerland in nine large crates to be assembled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Zurich auction is therefore an exceptional opportunity to acquire such a fossil of the highest quality," said the auction house.&nbsp;</p>

<p>T-Rex is one of the most fascinating reptiles of yore. Its huge size, scary teeth and sharp claws make it unique and collector's favourite. Notably, in 2020, a T-Rex skeleton nicknamed 'Stan' was sold for a whopping $31.8 million in New York.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It then shredded the previous record set by a specimen called Sue that was sold for $8.4 million in October 1997 by Sotheby's to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.</p>

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In what comes as a first, a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton will be auctioned in Switzerland next month (April 18). This will be the first time that a T-Rex will go under the hammer in Europe and only the third time worldwide that an entire 'skeleton' of exceptional quality was on offer.

In what comes as a first, a 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus-Rex skeleton will be auctioned in Switzerland next month (April 18). This will be the first time that a T-Rex will go under the hammer in Europe and only the third time worldwide that an entire 'skeleton' of exceptional quality was on offer. According to the auction house, the skeleton, named 'Trinity' stands tall at 3.9 metres and is currently valued between $6.5-$8.7 million (Eight million Swiss francs). Experts, however, believe that the figure is rather conservative and that it may go up as the auction date approaches. The sale becomes all the more important as only 32 skeletons of adult T-Rex's - one of the largest apex predators to have ever walked the face of the Earth - had been discovered worldwide. Read more: This 'shark-toothed' dinosaur gave tough competition to T-Rex Trinity has been composed using the bone material of three T-Rex specimens. They were excavated between 2008-2013 in the US states of Montana and Wyoming. The Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations in the respective states are well-known for the discoveries of two other T-Rex skeletons to have gone under the hammer. By law, such specimens can only be sold if the fossil was discovered on private land, which in this case it was. The auctioneers stated that Trinity was provided by a private individual and had been flown to Switzerland in nine large crates to be assembled. "The Zurich auction is therefore an exceptional opportunity to acquire such a fossil of the highest quality," said the auction house. T-Rex is one of the most fascinating reptiles of yore. Its huge size, scary teeth and sharp claws make it unique and collector's favourite. Notably, in 2020, a T-Rex skeleton nicknamed 'Stan' was sold for a whopping $31.8 million in New York. It then shredded the previous record set by a specimen called Sue that was sold for $8.4 million in October 1997 by Sotheby's to the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. Read more: T-Rex dinosaur fossil named Stan sells for record-breaking $31.8 million (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Who would have thought that an innocuous, fun, not-taking-itself-too-seriously show titled BBC Match of the Day (MOTD) would one day shape the politics of the UK and put perhaps, one of the biggest broadcasters in the world in a pickle?&nbsp;</p>

<p>BBC, a widely popular journalistic institution is currently battling to save its face. Ever since former English striker-turned-pundit Gary Lineker was suspended from the hosting duties of MOTD, the cauldron of controversy has been simmering high in the UK and across the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saturday's Premier League Match Day 27 action on BBC, usually a colourful affair, wore a muted look. With big-ticket teams like Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in action, the football faithful would have liked to tune in to their routine MOTD programming, hosted by Lineker and surrounded by heavyweights Alan Shearer and Ian Wright.</p>

<p>But 24 hours earlier, in what can only be attributed to a brain fade moment, BBC thought it to be a prudent decision to axe one of its most recognisable faces for putting forth his piece of mind on a social media post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lineker, like many, did not agree with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's highly controversial 'Illegal Migration Bill' that attempts to curb the migration issue by ferrying illegal aliens to third countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lineker compared the tone taken by the Tories to that of the Nazis who believed in racial purity and looked down upon anyone other than the pure Aryan race. Though extreme in magnitude, Lineker's was an opinion - an opinion that any individual has the right to exercise.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With Lineker not in the fray, BBC looked for alternatives to go ahead with the show but soon found itself in a quandary. Lineker's peers and compatriots joined him in showing solidarity and decided to boycott MOTD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity,” wrote former Arsenal star Ian Wright on Twitter.</p>

<p>“I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on MOTD tomorrow night," added Premier League's top goalscorer Alan Shearer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Consequently, the 80-minute primetime BBC1 show was reduced to a 20-minute highlights package with no punditry or analysis. A simple highlight package was played that comically did not have the commentator's audio as the BBC did not have the right to Premier League’s ‘World Feed’.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-football-focus-final-score-shows-on-bbc-as-presenters-go-off-air-on-saturday-to-support-gary-lineker-571000"><strong>ALSO READ | No Football Focus, Final Score shows on BBC as presenters go off air on Saturday to support Gary Lineker</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>BBC and its ambivalent freedom of speech position</strong></h2>

<p>After Lineker was benched, BBC issued a statement where it said the ex-footballer was told not to take sides on political issues or controversies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have said that he should keep well away from taking sides on party political issues or political controversies," read the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the statement exposed the BBC's partisan approach and rather ambivalent stance regarding freedom of speech.</p>

<p>Lineker was allowed to espouse a lengthy monologue against Qatar during last year's FIFA World Cup. Before the WC kick-off, the 62-year-old gave his piece of mind and called out Qatar for its dodgy human rights record and slated FIFA for trying to silence them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mutiny-at-bbc-after-anchor-pulled-from-football-show-571011"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Mutiny at BBC after anchor pulled from football show</strong></a></p>

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At the time, Lineker, representing BBC, took a clear stance, dipping his hands in political controversy and yet the broadcaster did not find it going against its own advisory. In fact, BBC, with its holier-than-thou attitude, refused to air the opening and closing ceremony of the World Cup.</p>

<h2><strong>BBC and Tory connection</strong></h2>

<p>Thus, the question begs itself - what has changed in the last few months that BBC is now going after its own? The answer is rather controversial and one that may not be to the liking of those who have adored BBC's journalistic credibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BBC's top hierarchy has cultivated a deep relationship with the Conservative Party. A media organisation is supposed to be non-partisan, neutral and credible - at least on paper, if not in the realms of reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the current BBC director Richard Sharp is known for his sharp (no pun intended) right-wing leaning. Sharp has reportedly donated more than £400,000 since the turn of the century to the Conservative Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the BBC chairperson is currently under investigation after it was revealed that he helped former prime minister Boris Johnson secure a loan of £800,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former Goldman Sachs manager reportedly oversaw the work of Rishi Sunak during his early days in the finance industry - thereby leading to accusations of conflict of interest. He is also the director of Centre for Policy Studies - a right-wing think tank that has accused the BBC of harbouring left-wing bias. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-will-detain-rishi-sunak-defends-new-bill-for-crackdown-on-illegal-immigrants-570071"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;'We will detain': UK PM Rishi Sunak defends new bill for crackdown on illegal immigrants</strong></a></p>

<p>After taking over the top BBC post, Sharp, in an interview openly stated that BBC had a 'liberal bias' and that “the institution is fighting against it”.</p>

<p>The Tory links do not stop here. Sir Robbie Gibb, director of communications to former PM Theresa May currently sits on the BBC board. Gibb was appointed to the position by former PM Boris Johnson and has played a key part in the establishment of the right-wing channel GB News.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The overall perception due to such connections is that BBC surrendered to the demands of the Tory leaders currently sitting in 10, Downing Street. Once such a perception festers, it can spell doom for a broadcaster, however big in scale they may be.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We live in a 24-hour news cycle where such incidents are often forgotten on a whim. However, the intimate connection of football and politics, in this particular case may not allow BBC to wriggle out of the mess easily. As for Lineker, his superb punditry skills may not allow him to be without an employer for long.&nbsp;</p>

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Who would have thought that an innocuous, fun, not-taking-itself-too-seriously show titled BBC Match of the Day (MOTD) would one day shape the politics of the UK and put perhaps, one of the biggest broadcasters in the world in a pickle?

Who would have thought that an innocuous, fun, not-taking-itself-too-seriously show titled BBC Match of the Day (MOTD) would one day shape the politics of the UK and put perhaps, one of the biggest broadcasters in the world in a pickle? BBC, a widely popular journalistic institution is currently battling to save its face. Ever since former English striker-turned-pundit Gary Lineker was suspended from the hosting duties of MOTD, the cauldron of controversy has been simmering high in the UK and across the world. Saturday's Premier League Match Day 27 action on BBC, usually a colourful affair, wore a muted look. With big-ticket teams like Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in action, the football faithful would have liked to tune in to their routine MOTD programming, hosted by Lineker and surrounded by heavyweights Alan Shearer and Ian Wright. But 24 hours earlier, in what can only be attributed to a brain fade moment, BBC thought it to be a prudent decision to axe one of its most recognisable faces for putting forth his piece of mind on a social media post. Lineker, like many, did not agree with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's highly controversial 'Illegal Migration Bill' that attempts to curb the migration issue by ferrying illegal aliens to third countries. Lineker compared the tone taken by the Tories to that of the Nazis who believed in racial purity and looked down upon anyone other than the pure Aryan race. Though extreme in magnitude, Lineker's was an opinion - an opinion that any individual has the right to exercise. There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order? — Gary Lineker 💙💛 (@GaryLineker) March 7, 2023 × With Lineker not in the fray, BBC looked for alternatives to go ahead with the show but soon found itself in a quandary. Lineker's peers and compatriots joined him in showing solidarity and decided to boycott MOTD. “Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity,” wrote former Arsenal star Ian Wright on Twitter. “I have informed the BBC that I won’t be appearing on MOTD tomorrow night," added Premier League's top goalscorer Alan Shearer. Consequently, the 80-minute primetime BBC1 show was reduced to a 20-minute highlights package with no punditry or analysis. A simple highlight package was played that comically did not have the commentator's audio as the BBC did not have the right to Premier League’s ‘World Feed’. ALSO READ | No Football Focus, Final Score shows on BBC as presenters go off air on Saturday to support Gary Lineker BBC and its ambivalent freedom of speech position After Lineker was benched, BBC issued a statement where it said the ex-footballer was told not to take sides on political issues or controversies. "We have said that he should keep well away from taking sides on party political issues or political controversies," read the statement. However, the statement exposed the BBC's partisan approach and rather ambivalent stance regarding freedom of speech. Lineker was allowed to espouse a lengthy monologue against Qatar during last year's FIFA World Cup. Before the WC kick-off, the 62-year-old gave his piece of mind and called out Qatar for its dodgy human rights record and slated FIFA for trying to silence them. WATCH | Mutiny at BBC after anchor pulled from football show At the time, Lineker, representing BBC, took a clear stance, dipping his hands in political controversy and yet the broadcaster did not find it going against its own advisory. In fact, BBC, with its holier-than-thou attitude, refused to air the opening and closing ceremony of the World Cup. BBC and Tory connection Thus, the question begs itself - what has changed in the last few months that BBC is now going after its own? The answer is rather controversial and one that may not be to the liking of those who have adored BBC's journalistic credibility. BBC's top hierarchy has cultivated a deep relationship with the Conservative Party. A media organisation is supposed to be non-partisan, neutral and credible - at least on paper, if not in the realms of reality. However, the current BBC director Richard Sharp is known for his sharp (no pun intended) right-wing leaning. Sharp has reportedly donated more than £400,000 since the turn of the century to the Conservative Party. Moreover, the BBC chairperson is currently under investigation after it was revealed that he helped former prime minister Boris Johnson secure a loan of £800,000. The former Goldman Sachs manager reportedly oversaw the work of Rishi Sunak during his early days in the finance industry - thereby leading to accusations of conflict of interest. He is also the director of Centre for Policy Studies - a right-wing think tank that has accused the BBC of harbouring left-wing bias. Read more: 'We will detain': UK PM Rishi Sunak defends new bill for crackdown on illegal immigrants After taking over the top BBC post, Sharp, in an interview openly stated that BBC had a 'liberal bias' and that “the institution is fighting against it”. The Tory links do not stop here. Sir Robbie Gibb, director of communications to former PM Theresa May currently sits on the BBC board. Gibb was appointed to the position by former PM Boris Johnson and has played a key part in the establishment of the right-wing channel GB News. The overall perception due to such connections is that BBC surrendered to the demands of the Tory leaders currently sitting in 10, Downing Street. Once such a perception festers, it can spell doom for a broadcaster, however big in scale they may be. We live in a 24-hour news cycle where such incidents are often forgotten on a whim. However, the intimate connection of football and politics, in this particular case may not allow BBC to wriggle out of the mess easily. As for Lineker, his superb punditry skills may not allow him to be without an employer for long. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Israeli army on Sunday informed that three Palestinian gunmen were shot dead in the northern West Bank near Nablus. The armed gunmen had opened fire on the Israeli soldiers, forcing the latter to return the favour, it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Three armed gunmen were neutralised during the exchange of fire and an additional armed gunman surrendered himself to the forces and was apprehended," the army said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident comes in the backdrop of Israeli forces neutralising three Palestinians in a raid in Jenin on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“During the operation, shots were fired at the [Israeli] forces from the car of the wanted persons, after which we responded and killed three armed men who were in the car,” said the Israeli forces at the time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is not the first instance when violence has escalated in the region. Last month, Palestinian militants fired as many as six rockets from the Gaza Strip towards Israel's southern region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The firing of the projectiles came less than 24 hours after Israel carried out a rare daytime arrest operation that triggered fighting in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts dubbed it as one of the deadliest escalations in the occupied West Bank since 2005. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the situation in the Palestinian territory was the 'most combustible in a year', adding that tensions remained 'sky high'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our immediate priority must be to prevent further escalation, reduce tensions and restore calm," said Guterres.</p>

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<p>Ever since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power with his coalition of far-right allies, violence has intensified in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has been occupying Palestinian territory since the Six-Day War of 1967. The escalation in recent times, however, has made the situation tense in the region.&nbsp;</p>

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The Israeli army on Sunday informed that three Palestinian gunmen were shot dead in the northern West Bank near Nablus. The armed gunmen had opened fire on the Israeli soldiers, forcing the latter to return the favour, it added.

The Israeli army on Sunday informed that three Palestinian gunmen were shot dead in the northern West Bank near Nablus. The armed gunmen had opened fire on the Israeli soldiers, forcing the latter to return the favour, it added. "Three armed gunmen were neutralised during the exchange of fire and an additional armed gunman surrendered himself to the forces and was apprehended," the army said in a statement. The incident comes in the backdrop of Israeli forces neutralising three Palestinians in a raid in Jenin on Thursday. “During the operation, shots were fired at the [Israeli] forces from the car of the wanted persons, after which we responded and killed three armed men who were in the car,” said the Israeli forces at the time. WATCH | Israel-Palestine tensions: 11 Palestinians killed as Israel raids major West Bank area This is not the first instance when violence has escalated in the region. Last month, Palestinian militants fired as many as six rockets from the Gaza Strip towards Israel's southern region. The firing of the projectiles came less than 24 hours after Israel carried out a rare daytime arrest operation that triggered fighting in the occupied West Bank, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 100. Experts dubbed it as one of the deadliest escalations in the occupied West Bank since 2005. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the situation in the Palestinian territory was the 'most combustible in a year', adding that tensions remained 'sky high'. "Our immediate priority must be to prevent further escalation, reduce tensions and restore calm," said Guterres. Read more: Palestine fires six missiles after Israel launches one of the 'deadliest' military raids in West Bank Ever since Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power with his coalition of far-right allies, violence has intensified in the region. Israel has been occupying Palestinian territory since the Six-Day War of 1967. The escalation in recent times, however, has made the situation tense in the region. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Defying orders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has decided to take out another political rally in the eastern city of Lahore, a couple of days after the death of a party worker forced him to stop the rally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will lead the election rally to show them that we are not domesticated animals. I have decided that I will fight against the corrupt system and looters of national wealth till the last drop of my blood,” said Khan in a television address and urged the masses to stand beside him in the rally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Khan plans to organise the mega rally, the interim government in Punjab has imposed Section 144, banning public gatherings. According to local media reports, one PTI worker was killed after police launched a crackdown, following the violation of Section 144 by Khan's supporters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The PTI, however, said that the deceased worker Ali Bilal died of police torture, a claim the authorities dispute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Water cannons and tear gas canisters were fired as the police arrested more than 40 PTI workers for defying the public gathering ban.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I called off the long march immediately after the police attack on May 25 last year and called off March 8 election rally merely hours after the police resorted to torture and tear-gas shelling on political workers,” added Khan in his speech.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-calls-off-pti-rally-after-police-crackdown-kills-one-worker-570183">Imran Khan calls off PTI rally after police crackdown kills one worker</a></strong></p>

<p>The cricketer-turned-politician also reminded the judiciary to step in to stop the country from becoming a 'banana republic'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I know that ‘unidentified people’ have become active and are exerting pressure as well as creating hurdles in the dispensation of rule of law but the judiciary is supposed to play its crucial role to save the nation and the country from complete disaster.”</p>

<p>Imran Khan has been one of the most vocal opposition voices in the country at the moment. Ever since losing his PM chair to Shehbaz Sharif last year, he has opened a front against not only the government but also the military institutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Shehbaz Sharif government, already feeling the pressure for trying to resurrect a stuttering economy has upped the ante against Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, media regulator Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banned television channels from carrying any snippets of Khan's speeches.&nbsp;</p>

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Defying orders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has decided to take out another political rally in the eastern city of Lahore, a couple of days after the death of a party worker forced him to stop the rally.

Defying orders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has decided to take out another political rally in the eastern city of Lahore, a couple of days after the death of a party worker forced him to stop the rally. "I will lead the election rally to show them that we are not domesticated animals. I have decided that I will fight against the corrupt system and looters of national wealth till the last drop of my blood,” said Khan in a television address and urged the masses to stand beside him in the rally. While Khan plans to organise the mega rally, the interim government in Punjab has imposed Section 144, banning public gatherings. According to local media reports, one PTI worker was killed after police launched a crackdown, following the violation of Section 144 by Khan's supporters. ALSO WATCH | WION Fineprint: Imran Khan calls for mass arrest movement, says 'get ready for Jail Bharo movement' The PTI, however, said that the deceased worker Ali Bilal died of police torture, a claim the authorities dispute. Water cannons and tear gas canisters were fired as the police arrested more than 40 PTI workers for defying the public gathering ban. “I called off the long march immediately after the police attack on May 25 last year and called off March 8 election rally merely hours after the police resorted to torture and tear-gas shelling on political workers,” added Khan in his speech. ALSO READ | Imran Khan calls off PTI rally after police crackdown kills one worker The cricketer-turned-politician also reminded the judiciary to step in to stop the country from becoming a 'banana republic'. “I know that ‘unidentified people’ have become active and are exerting pressure as well as creating hurdles in the dispensation of rule of law but the judiciary is supposed to play its crucial role to save the nation and the country from complete disaster.” Imran Khan has been one of the most vocal opposition voices in the country at the moment. Ever since losing his PM chair to Shehbaz Sharif last year, he has opened a front against not only the government but also the military institutions. However, the Shehbaz Sharif government, already feeling the pressure for trying to resurrect a stuttering economy has upped the ante against Khan. Earlier this week, media regulator Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banned television channels from carrying any snippets of Khan's speeches. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan calls another mega election rally in Lahore to defy orders

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