Further straining the ties between Türkiye and Sweden, the former on Friday opened up an inquiry into an incident in Stockholm where an effigy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was burnt by Kurdish elements.

Further straining the ties between Türkiye and Sweden, the former on Friday opened up an inquiry into an incident in Stockholm where an effigy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was burnt by Kurdish elements. Trying to pacify Ankara, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson released a statement denouncing the Kurds behind the effigy burning and called it an act of 'sabotage' against Sweden's bid to join North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). “People tried to show their views on the Swedish NATO accession through a disgusting way of portraying president Erdogan in almost something looking like an execution," said Kristersson. WATCH | Sweden awaits Turkiye's approval to join NATO × The Swedish PM was referring to Ankara once again halting its bid to join the powerful military alliance. Türkiye holds Sweden's fortunes in its hands. The Nordic country has been seeking a NATO spot since last year. So far, not much progress has been made on the issue as Ankara has refused to ratify Sweden's application. Erdogan continues to blast Sweden for providing a safe haven to Kurdish 'terrorists'. The Turkish leader is also cross with the Nordic countries for imposing an arms embargo on Ankara after Türkiye's intervention in the Syrian conflict in 2019. Read more: Turkey refuses to ratify Sweden and Finland's NATO membership bid "Until the promises made to our country are kept, we will maintain our principled position. We are closely following whether the promises made by Sweden and Finland are kept or not, and of course, the final decision will be up to our great parliament," Erdogan had said in the country's parliament last year. A few days back, Kristersson said Sweden cannot accept some demands of Erdogan for NATO membership. "From time to time, Türkiye mentions individuals that they want to see extradited from Sweden. To that I have said that those issues are handled within Swedish law," Kristersson said. Read more: Sweden cannot accept some demands of Turkiye for NATO membership: PM Notably, Sweden sped up its process to join the nuclear-armed alliance after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, last year. It submitted the official application in May but to become a member, all 30 NATO allies need to sign the ratification document. So far, 28 out of 30 countries have signed the document. Only Türkiye and Hungary are yet to put pen to paper. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Currently, in the last leg of the tour of the G7 industrial powers, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday met US President Joe Biden in Washington. The latter hailed Japan's increase in military spending to keep peace in the region and said the U.

Currently, in the last leg of the tour of the G7 industrial powers, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday met US President Joe Biden in Washington. The latter hailed Japan's increase in military spending to keep peace in the region and said the U.S. was strongly committed to Japan's defence. "We are modernising our military alliances, building on Japan's historic increase in defence spending, and new national security strategy," said Biden during the meet. "Let me be crystal clear: The United States is fully, thoroughly, completely committed to the alliance, and importantly...to the defence of Japan," he added. Biden's statement came after Kishida said that both countries were "facing the most challenging and complex security environment in recent history". Japan's muscular military strategy Japan last month decided to pivot on its 'pacifist' defence strategy by announcing a $320 billion plan for a military build-up, its biggest since World War II. Read more: Japan approves $320 billion defence overhaul, says China poses 'greatest strategic threat' The change was expedited due to a boisterous neighbour in China drumming up hostilities and a rogue element in North Korea which has not halted its indiscriminate missile testing programme. Both countries are nuclear-armed and thus Japan has taken upon itself to shore the defences by vowing to spend two per cent of the GDP by 2027 on national security. WATCH | Gravitas: New U.S-Japan plan to counter China × Keeping the China threat in mind, Kishida signed a new space pact with the US during the ongoing tour wherein the two allies will come to each other’s defence if their satellites are attacked. “We agree that attacks to, from or within space present a clear challenge. We affirm that, depending on the nature of those attacks, this could lead to the invocation of Article Five of our Japan-US security treaty,” said Blinken during the announcement of the pact. Additionally, Tokyo agreed to the stationing of a new Marine unit on Okinawa island. The move intends to provide a stand-in force to Japan when it has to defend itself in the face of military contingencies. The island's close proximity to Taiwan is another subtle message to China that the move has been engineered keeping it in mind. Japan will be hosting this year's G7 summit. Kishida is visiting all the members of the grouping, bar Germany. Washington is his last stop. The flurry of military deals and the aggressive stance suggest that Japan has fully embraced its new strategy of playing on the front foot. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Joe Biden hails PM Kishida for scrapping Japan’s pacifist defence strategy

While expressing “zero tolerance” for misbehaviour at its foreign missions, Pakistan said on Thursday that it was looking into the case of a woman visitor who has alleged indecent behaviour by some senior staff members of the country’s high commission in New Delhi.

Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a statement in response to the media queries about the alleged indecent treatment by an official of the High Commission to the Indian woman.

“There is zero tolerance for misbehaviour and mistreatment of individuals visiting our Missions,” she said.

“While we are looking into this case, we are surprised at its timing and the manner in which it has been raised. There are robust mechanisms in place for redressal of all public grievances,” she added.

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She also said that Pakistan attaches high importance to proper etiquette and behaviour towards all visa and consular applicants.

“All our diplomatic staff are under strict instructions to conduct themselves professionally,” said Baloch.

Earlier, it was reported that a female educationist had levelled serious charges of indecent behaviour and sexual advances by some senior staff members of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi when she visited to apply for a visa.

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While expressing “zero tolerance” for misbehaviour at its foreign missions, Pakistan said on Thursday that it was looking into the case of a woman visitor who has alleged indecent behaviour by some senior staff members of the country’s high commission in New Delhi.

While expressing “zero tolerance” for misbehaviour at its foreign missions, Pakistan said on Thursday that it was looking into the case of a woman visitor who has alleged indecent behaviour by some senior staff members of the country’s high commission in New Delhi. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a statement in response to the media queries about the alleged indecent treatment by an official of the High Commission to the Indian woman. “There is zero tolerance for misbehaviour and mistreatment of individuals visiting our Missions,” she said. “While we are looking into this case, we are surprised at its timing and the manner in which it has been raised. There are robust mechanisms in place for redressal of all public grievances,” she added. Read more: Pakistani collusion suspected after attacks on Chinese nationals in Afghanistan: Experts She also said that Pakistan attaches high importance to proper etiquette and behaviour towards all visa and consular applicants. “All our diplomatic staff are under strict instructions to conduct themselves professionally,” said Baloch. Earlier, it was reported that a female educationist had levelled serious charges of indecent behaviour and sexual advances by some senior staff members of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi when she visited to apply for a visa. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Islamabad responds to allegations of Indian woman accusing Pakistan High Commission staffer of misconduct

As the controversy surrounding the discovery of confidential documents at Joe Biden's Delaware residence gains pace, US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday named a special independent counsel to probe the matter.

As the controversy surrounding the discovery of confidential documents at Joe Biden's Delaware residence gains pace, US Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday named a special independent counsel to probe the matter. Garland in a statement said Robert Hur, a former Trump-appointed Maryland US attorney will probe if the documents were mishandled by Biden or his team. Hur will be taking over the investigation from John Lausch, a Chicago federal prosecutor. “Under the regulations, the extraordinary circumstances here require the appointment of a special counsel for this matter," read the brief statement. "This appointment underscores for the public the department's commitment to both independence and accountability and particularly sensitive matters, and to making decisions indisputably guided only by the facts, and the law." WATCH | Gravitas: Classified documents found in Biden's possession × Garland added that he was confident in Hur's ability and that he will "carry out his responsibility in an even-handed and urgent matter and in accordance with the highest traditions of this department." After the appointment, Hur released a statement and said he will conduct an impartial investigation into the matter. “I will conduct the assigned investigation with fair, impartial, and dispassionate judgment. I intend to follow the facts swiftly and thoroughly, without fear or favour, and will honour the trust placed in me to perform this service.” The announcement by Garland comes barely hours after Biden's lawyers, in another sensational announcement said a second batch of classified documents had been unearthed in the garage of the president's private residence. It is unclear when the additional documents were discovered but according to federal law, all official documents and classified records are to be returned when the term of a federal official ends. Read more: Biden's legal team finds another batch of classified documents during a search When quizzed about the discovery, Biden said he was 'surprised' and that he did not know that government records had been taken to his private office after he had left public service. “I was surprised to learn there were any government records that were taken there to that office." Notably, the White House on Thursday admitted publicly that the documents were found at the president's residence. The statement by the White House mentioned that "a small number" of classified documents are apparently dated to the Obama-Biden administration. "As was done in the case of the Penn-Biden Center, the Department of Justice was immediately notified, and the lawyers arranged for the Department of Justice to take possession of these documents." Read more: Classified documents found at Joe Biden's Delaware residence, 'cooperating fully' with review Last year, confidential documents were found at former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence as well. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Special counsel named to investigate discovery of Biden classified docs

India's 2023 Hockey World Cup campaign began with a 2-0 victory over Spain, earning them three crucial points in the Group D clash here at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday.

Amit Rohindas (12') and Hardik Singh (26') scored for India. Despite Abhishek receiving a 10-minute yellow card in the final quarter, the Indian team held off the Spaniards and maintained a clean sheet.&nbsp;

Spain attacked right from the start as India took time to settle down in the initial minutes of the first quarter. However, the Indian players found their rhythm soon and took possession of the ball.

The first 10 minutes in the first quarter saw both teams looking to attack and take the lead early in the game.&nbsp;While the hosts looked to attack the Spanish left flank, the European side was unable to penetrate the resolute Indian defence.

India earned their first penalty corner (PC) of the game in the 12th minute thanks to an outstanding effort from Abhishek in the circle.

However, the Indians were unable to score as Jarmanpreet's drag missed the target and his attempt was deflected off a Spanish defender.&nbsp;

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The hosts got their second PC in the first quarter which was taken by captain Harmanpreet Singh. An alert Amit Rohidas converted the rebound as the host took the lead in the 13th minute.

India ended the first quarter with a 1-0 lead over the Spanish team with the hosts penetrating their opponent's box regularly.&nbsp;

Krishan Pathak replaced PR Sreejesh as India`s goalkeeper for the second quarter. The Indian defence was put under the pump by Spanish attackers as they won their first PC in the 24th minute.

However, the European side was unable to convert the opportunity at the Indian goalpost.&nbsp;Pau Cunill failed to find the target as Pathak deflected the flick from the defender.

Attacking midfielder Hardik Singh displayed fabulous stick skills to run into the box from the left side and stormed past the Spanish defenders to score a spectacular field goal, extending India's lead to 2-0.&nbsp;

Spain were on the verge of finding their first goal in the dying minutes of the second quarter but the combined defence of Surender Kumar and Pathak denied the European team the goal.

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The first half ended with India leading 2-0 whilst maintaining a clean sheet against a spirited Spanish team.

India began the second half with an opportunity to extend their lead to three goals after Akashdeep Singh managed to get a penalty stroke for the hosts. However, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh failed to put the ball past the Spanish goalkeeper Rafi Adrian.

Abhishek was a live wire in the field and caused trouble for Spain. India were awarded another PC, the fifth for the hosts in the 37th minute. But the Indian team was unable to convert it.

Shamsher Singh's failure to help the ball into the goal near the post robbed India of scoring the third goal of the game.

The Indian team put forth a good effort on the field and was excellent with their passes, but a chance went begging after Shamsher failed to finish. The third quarter ended with India unable to find the third goal.

The Spanish team was unable to find the back of the Indian goal as they trailed 0-2 at the end of the third quarter. Spain had a stroke of luck at the beginning of the fourth quarter as Abhishek got a yellow card and the hosts were reduced to 10 men for the final quarter.

The Spanish side were awarded two PCs in the fourth quarter but failed to convert on both occasions as India secured a 2-0 win in their World Cup opener.

Amit Rohindas was declared the player of the match for his first goal for the hosts and his clinical performance in the match.

India secured three vital points in Group D and currently sit second on the points table. England too managed three points against Wales but were placed in the first position in the group owing to their superior goal difference. They defeated Wales 5-0 earlier in the day.

India will face England on January 15 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela.

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India's 2023 Hockey World Cup campaign began with a 2-0 victory over Spain, earning them three crucial points in the Group D clash here at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday.

India's 2023 Hockey World Cup campaign began with a 2-0 victory over Spain, earning them three crucial points in the Group D clash here at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Friday. Amit Rohindas (12') and Hardik Singh (26') scored for India. Despite Abhishek receiving a 10-minute yellow card in the final quarter, the Indian team held off the Spaniards and maintained a clean sheet. Spain attacked right from the start as India took time to settle down in the initial minutes of the first quarter. However, the Indian players found their rhythm soon and took possession of the ball. The first 10 minutes in the first quarter saw both teams looking to attack and take the lead early in the game. While the hosts looked to attack the Spanish left flank, the European side was unable to penetrate the resolute Indian defence. India earned their first penalty corner (PC) of the game in the 12th minute thanks to an outstanding effort from Abhishek in the circle. However, the Indians were unable to score as Jarmanpreet's drag missed the target and his attempt was deflected off a Spanish defender. Read more: Hockey World Cup 2023 Pools: Team, squad, Venue, Dates, India Time, Live Stream, Tickets all you need to know The hosts got their second PC in the first quarter which was taken by captain Harmanpreet Singh. An alert Amit Rohidas converted the rebound as the host took the lead in the 13th minute. India ended the first quarter with a 1-0 lead over the Spanish team with the hosts penetrating their opponent's box regularly. Krishan Pathak replaced PR Sreejesh as India`s goalkeeper for the second quarter. The Indian defence was put under the pump by Spanish attackers as they won their first PC in the 24th minute. However, the European side was unable to convert the opportunity at the Indian goalpost. Pau Cunill failed to find the target as Pathak deflected the flick from the defender. Attacking midfielder Hardik Singh displayed fabulous stick skills to run into the box from the left side and stormed past the Spanish defenders to score a spectacular field goal, extending India's lead to 2-0. Spain were on the verge of finding their first goal in the dying minutes of the second quarter but the combined defence of Surender Kumar and Pathak denied the European team the goal. WATCH | WION Exclusive: Can India end 48-year wait for Hockey WC title? × The first half ended with India leading 2-0 whilst maintaining a clean sheet against a spirited Spanish team. India began the second half with an opportunity to extend their lead to three goals after Akashdeep Singh managed to get a penalty stroke for the hosts. However, Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh failed to put the ball past the Spanish goalkeeper Rafi Adrian. Abhishek was a live wire in the field and caused trouble for Spain. India were awarded another PC, the fifth for the hosts in the 37th minute. But the Indian team was unable to convert it. Shamsher Singh's failure to help the ball into the goal near the post robbed India of scoring the third goal of the game. The Indian team put forth a good effort on the field and was excellent with their passes, but a chance went begging after Shamsher failed to finish. The third quarter ended with India unable to find the third goal. The Spanish team was unable to find the back of the Indian goal as they trailed 0-2 at the end of the third quarter. Spain had a stroke of luck at the beginning of the fourth quarter as Abhishek got a yellow card and the hosts were reduced to 10 men for the final quarter. The Spanish side were awarded two PCs in the fourth quarter but failed to convert on both occasions as India secured a 2-0 win in their World Cup opener. Amit Rohindas was declared the player of the match for his first goal for the hosts and his clinical performance in the match. India secured three vital points in Group D and currently sit second on the points table. England too managed three points against Wales but were placed in the first position in the group owing to their superior goal difference. They defeated Wales 5-0 earlier in the day. India will face England on January 15 at the Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India off to a winning start in the Hockey World Cup after brushing aside the Spanish challenge

Embattled crypto trader and co-founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried on Thursday in a blog post laid bare his side of the issue and said he did not 'steal' the funds.

Embattled crypto trader and co-founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried on Thursday in a blog post laid bare his side of the issue and said he did not 'steal' the funds. "I didn’t steal funds, and I certainly didn’t stash billions away. Nearly all of my assets were and still are utilisable to backstop FTX customers," wrote Bankman-Fried in the highly unusual post. The former billionaire said Alameda collapsed because it failed to hedge against an 'extreme' crash in the crypto markets. "Alameda failed to sufficiently hedge its market exposure. Over the course of 2022, a series of large broad market crashes came–in stocks and in crypto–leading to a ~80% decrease in the market value of its assets." The 30-year-old also added that he had a lot more to say on the topic but this was a start. "I have a lot more to say about why Alameda failed to hedge, what happened with FTX US, what led to the Chapter 11 process, S&C, and more. But at least this is a start." With a court trial pending, most people would have been advised by their lawyers to keep a low profile and refrain from talking. However, Bankman-Fried in the lengthy post maintained his innocence and said he could help undo the damage. WATCH | FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is 'ready to face music?' × Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty Notably, Bankman-Fried's statement comes a week after he pleaded not guilty to fraud charges at a New York federal court. The charges vary from wire fraud to money laundering to campaign finance violations with five carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. With Bankman-Fried pleading not guilty, the stage is set for a court trial which is expected to begin in October, according to federal judge Lewis Kaplan. Read more: FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud, setting stage for a court trial What happened to FTX? FTX filed for bankruptcy in November last year after traders rushed to remove $6 billion off the platform in only 72 hours. The fate of the company was sealed after rival exchange Binance's rescue deal fell through. According to US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Bankman-Fried masterminded the misappropriation of more than $8 billion in funds from customer accounts. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'I didn’t steal...': Sam Bankman-Fried says in a post after pleading not guilty

Joining the long list of corporate behemoths to ask their employees to report in the office, Starbucks is attempting to end the remote work-from-home option.&nbsp;

Starbucks CEO Hoard Schultz in a memo released ordered the employees to return to the office at least three days&nbsp;a week starting January 31.&nbsp;

"Partners, it’s time for us to come back to the office to do this Mission-critical work face-to-face, and in person," said Schultz in the memo.&nbsp;

Accordingly, employees within the commute distance of the Seattle headquarters will have to mandatorily report in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Meanwhile, the third day can be decided by the respective teams.&nbsp;

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The move was necessitated after employees were found not reporting to the office despite being asked to come once or twice a week.&nbsp;

"From our badging data, it's clear that a good number of SSC [Starbucks Support Centre] partners are not meeting their minimum promise of one day a week," added&nbsp;Schultz.&nbsp;

Schultz, who is in his third stint at the coffee giant said the new policy is meant to 'rebuild' the connection amongst employees and synchronise team efforts.&nbsp;

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While Starbucks is calling employees three days to the office, other employers are not being as easygoing.&nbsp;

Notably, earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger&nbsp;told the company's remote workers to report to the office at least four days a week, beginning March 1.&nbsp;

“I worry long-term about the negative impact on people who have decided not to spend as much time at the office. I’m going to spend a lot of time here, and I hope that it’s not lonely," said Iger.&nbsp;

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Apple, Tesla, Snap and Twitter&nbsp;are amongst the big companies that are also reverting to a work-from-office policy as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.&nbsp;

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Joining the long list of corporate behemoths to ask their employees to report in the office, Starbucks is attempting to end the remote work-from-home option. Starbucks CEO Hoard Schultz in a memo released ordered the employees to return to the office at least three days a week starting January 31.

Joining the long list of corporate behemoths to ask their employees to report in the office, Starbucks is attempting to end the remote work-from-home option. Starbucks CEO Hoard Schultz in a memo released ordered the employees to return to the office at least three days a week starting January 31. "Partners, it’s time for us to come back to the office to do this Mission-critical work face-to-face, and in person," said Schultz in the memo. Accordingly, employees within the commute distance of the Seattle headquarters will have to mandatorily report in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Meanwhile, the third day can be decided by the respective teams. WATCH | Starbucks co-founder relishes Dosa in Bengaluru, gives 3-star rating The move was necessitated after employees were found not reporting to the office despite being asked to come once or twice a week. "From our badging data, it's clear that a good number of SSC [Starbucks Support Centre] partners are not meeting their minimum promise of one day a week," added Schultz. Schultz, who is in his third stint at the coffee giant said the new policy is meant to 'rebuild' the connection amongst employees and synchronise team efforts. WATCH | World Business Watch: Starbucks workers at more than 100 stores go on strike in US × While Starbucks is calling employees three days to the office, other employers are not being as easygoing. Notably, earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger told the company's remote workers to report to the office at least four days a week, beginning March 1. “I worry long-term about the negative impact on people who have decided not to spend as much time at the office. I’m going to spend a lot of time here, and I hope that it’s not lonely," said Iger. Read more: Disney CEO Bob Iger orders employees to return to office four days a week Apple, Tesla, Snap and Twitter are amongst the big companies that are also reverting to a work-from-office policy as the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic wanes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Starbucks orders employees to return to office three days a week

Taiwan's Armed Forces conducted anti-aircraft landing drill on Wednesday to showcase its defence capabilities ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.

Gravitas Global Headlines: Taiwan conducts anti-landing drills

Prince Harry's autobiography titled 'Spare' is flying off the bookshelves. Over&nbsp;1.4 million copies of the controversial memoir have been sold in just 24 hours after its release, breaking a record in the non-fiction category for the publisher - Penguin Random House.&nbsp;

The record copies were sold in the US, UK, and Canada and involved all formats and editions, including e-books and print.&nbsp;

“Penguin Random House announced today the English language edition of ‘Spare,’ the memoir by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sold more than 1,430,000 million units in all formats and editions in the United States, Canada and the UK on the first day of its publication, Tuesday, January 10, 2023.”

The first-day non-fiction sales figure of 'Spare' have eclipsed that of former US president Barack Obama's 'A Promised Land' (2020) and former first lady Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' published in 2018.&nbsp;

Obama's memoir sold 887,000 copies across US and Canada while his wife's book managed to sell 725,000 copies.&nbsp;

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The sales figures of the book suggest that the plummeting popularity of Prince Harry and Megan Markle has had no effect on the interest of people wanting to read about royal drama.

Five days prior to the publishing of the book, booksellers in Spain broke the strict embargo and started selling the book. Consequently, most major revelations such as Harry taking drugs and losing his virginity behind a pub made their way into the public domain.&nbsp;

It proved to be a masterstroke as the public interest reached a peak and the book broke several records on the first day.&nbsp;

However, not many experts could have predicted such numbers given almost half of Britons wanted Harry to be stripped of his princely title in a recent poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of The Times.&nbsp;

As per the poll, 44 per cent of the people thought that Harry should be stripped of the title, while 32 per cent felt that there was no need to do the Netflix docuseries where the royal family was targetted by him and his wife.&nbsp;

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Prince Harry's autobiography titled 'Spare' is flying off the bookshelves. Over 1.4 million copies of the controversial memoir have been sold in just 24 hours after its release, breaking a record in the non-fiction category for the publisher - Penguin Random House.

Prince Harry's autobiography titled 'Spare' is flying off the bookshelves. Over 1.4 million copies of the controversial memoir have been sold in just 24 hours after its release, breaking a record in the non-fiction category for the publisher - Penguin Random House. The record copies were sold in the US, UK, and Canada and involved all formats and editions, including e-books and print. “Penguin Random House announced today the English language edition of ‘Spare,’ the memoir by Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sold more than 1,430,000 million units in all formats and editions in the United States, Canada and the UK on the first day of its publication, Tuesday, January 10, 2023.” The first-day non-fiction sales figure of 'Spare' have eclipsed that of former US president Barack Obama's 'A Promised Land' (2020) and former first lady Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' published in 2018. Obama's memoir sold 887,000 copies across US and Canada while his wife's book managed to sell 725,000 copies. WATCH | Gravitas: Prince Harry accuses prince William of assault × The sales figures of the book suggest that the plummeting popularity of Prince Harry and Megan Markle has had no effect on the interest of people wanting to read about royal drama. Five days prior to the publishing of the book, booksellers in Spain broke the strict embargo and started selling the book. Consequently, most major revelations such as Harry taking drugs and losing his virginity behind a pub made their way into the public domain. It proved to be a masterstroke as the public interest reached a peak and the book broke several records on the first day. However, not many experts could have predicted such numbers given almost half of Britons wanted Harry to be stripped of his princely title in a recent poll conducted by YouGov on behalf of The Times. As per the poll, 44 per cent of the people thought that Harry should be stripped of the title, while 32 per cent felt that there was no need to do the Netflix docuseries where the royal family was targetted by him and his wife. Read more: 'It made me feel different': Prince Harry admits trying cocaine when young (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Prince Harry's memoir sells 1.4 million copies in one day, breaks the record of Obamas

Graham Potter pleaded with his Chelsea players to "stay together" after a shock 2-1 defeat at Fulham that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Potter's troubled side crashed to a seventh defeat in their last 10 games in all competitions after another spluttering display.

Chelsea fell behind to a goal from their former winger Willian in the first half at Craven Cottage on Thursday.

Kalidou Koulibaly equalised after the break but Felix was dismissed for a reckless studs-up lunge on Kenny Tete.

Fulham were gifted their late winner by Chelsea keeper Kepa, who made a hash of dealing with a cross that Carlos Vinicius converted to leave Potter facing renewed talk of the sack just four months after he replaced the axed Thomas Tuchel.

"We made a couple of mistakes for their first goal, then the red card changes the game. Disappointed with the second goal because I think we could do better and that is what cost us," said Potter after the match.

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Potter this week labelled managing Chelsea as "the hardest job in football" after a turbulent period that is severely testing owner Todd Boehly's faith in the former Brighton boss.

Chelsea are languishing in 10th place, 10 points adrift of the top four after their wretched run extended to one win in their last nine league games.

They have managed just four goals in their last eight games in all competitions and Potter desperately needs a victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday to buy himself at least a little breathing space before squaring up against Liverpool next Saturday.

"We have got to keep working. There is no other solution. You have to keep working, stay together and try to get the three points," Potter said.

Hampered by a debilitating injury list, Potter held a meeting with senior players Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic on Tuesday in an attempt to calm the crisis.

But Chelsea fans' patience is already wearing thin and losing to sixth-placed neighbours Fulham was another bitter blow to his hopes of avoiding the sack.

'Another blow'

It was in keeping with Potter's misfortune that Felix's promising debut ended prematurely after his loan move from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

"It was a forwards tackle. There was no malice in it but I understand why it was a red. It is another blow. The hits keep coming at the moment," Potter said.

The 23-year-old Felix, who cost Chelsea a reported $12 million loan fee, was one of four changes from the 4-0 FA Cup defeat at Manchester City last weekend.

Given license to roam across Chelsea's three-man attack, Felix's pass found Kai Havertz and when the German's shot was blocked, he laid the rebound to Lewis Hall, whose low drive was saved by Bernd Leno.

Picked out by Mateo Kovacic, Felix fired wide from the edge of the area, then volleyed over after Azpilicueta's cross found him unmarked 10 yards from goal.

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But Potter was left to rue dreadful defending when Fulham took the lead in the 25th minute.

Hall surrendered possession and Chalobah failed to clear properly before Willian unleashed a powerful drive that took a deflection off Trevoh Chalobah as it flashed past the wrong-footed Kepa.

Potter was ashen-faced on the bench as Fulham fans taunted him by singing "Stamford Bridge is falling down" and "you're getting sacked in the morning".

Chelsea were level two minutes after half-time as Mason Mount's free-kick hit the post and rebounded to Koulibaly, who stabbed just over the line before Leno could save.

But even then, Potter's luck wouldn't last as Felix saw red after needlessly throwing himself into a high tackle that crashed into Tete's shin.

There was an even more ignominious contribution to Chelsea's downfall from Kepa in the 73rd minute.

Kepa completely misjudged the flight of Andreas Pereira's cross, allowing it to sail over his head to Vinicius, who nodded into the empty net while Chelsea defender Thiago Silva screamed at the hapless keeper.

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Graham Potter pleaded with his Chelsea players to "stay together" after a shock 2-1 defeat at Fulham that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Graham Potter pleaded with his Chelsea players to "stay together" after a shock 2-1 defeat at Fulham that saw Blues forward Joao Felix sent off on his debut before a decisive blunder from Kepa Arrizabalaga. Potter's troubled side crashed to a seventh defeat in their last 10 games in all competitions after another spluttering display. Chelsea fell behind to a goal from their former winger Willian in the first half at Craven Cottage on Thursday. Kalidou Koulibaly equalised after the break but Felix was dismissed for a reckless studs-up lunge on Kenny Tete. Fulham were gifted their late winner by Chelsea keeper Kepa, who made a hash of dealing with a cross that Carlos Vinicius converted to leave Potter facing renewed talk of the sack just four months after he replaced the axed Thomas Tuchel. "We made a couple of mistakes for their first goal, then the red card changes the game. Disappointed with the second goal because I think we could do better and that is what cost us," said Potter after the match. Read more: Premier League: Manchester City scrape past Chelsea 1-0 to close the gap to leaders Arsenal Potter this week labelled managing Chelsea as "the hardest job in football" after a turbulent period that is severely testing owner Todd Boehly's faith in the former Brighton boss. Chelsea are languishing in 10th place, 10 points adrift of the top four after their wretched run extended to one win in their last nine league games. They have managed just four goals in their last eight games in all competitions and Potter desperately needs a victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday to buy himself at least a little breathing space before squaring up against Liverpool next Saturday. "We have got to keep working. There is no other solution. You have to keep working, stay together and try to get the three points," Potter said. Hampered by a debilitating injury list, Potter held a meeting with senior players Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic on Tuesday in an attempt to calm the crisis. But Chelsea fans' patience is already wearing thin and losing to sixth-placed neighbours Fulham was another bitter blow to his hopes of avoiding the sack. 'Another blow' It was in keeping with Potter's misfortune that Felix's promising debut ended prematurely after his loan move from Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. "It was a forwards tackle. There was no malice in it but I understand why it was a red. It is another blow. The hits keep coming at the moment," Potter said. The 23-year-old Felix, who cost Chelsea a reported $12 million loan fee, was one of four changes from the 4-0 FA Cup defeat at Manchester City last weekend. Given license to roam across Chelsea's three-man attack, Felix's pass found Kai Havertz and when the German's shot was blocked, he laid the rebound to Lewis Hall, whose low drive was saved by Bernd Leno. Picked out by Mateo Kovacic, Felix fired wide from the edge of the area, then volleyed over after Azpilicueta's cross found him unmarked 10 yards from goal. WATCH | Gravitas: The death of possession football? × But Potter was left to rue dreadful defending when Fulham took the lead in the 25th minute. Hall surrendered possession and Chalobah failed to clear properly before Willian unleashed a powerful drive that took a deflection off Trevoh Chalobah as it flashed past the wrong-footed Kepa. Potter was ashen-faced on the bench as Fulham fans taunted him by singing "Stamford Bridge is falling down" and "you're getting sacked in the morning". Chelsea were level two minutes after half-time as Mason Mount's free-kick hit the post and rebounded to Koulibaly, who stabbed just over the line before Leno could save. But even then, Potter's luck wouldn't last as Felix saw red after needlessly throwing himself into a high tackle that crashed into Tete's shin. There was an even more ignominious contribution to Chelsea's downfall from Kepa in the 73rd minute. Kepa completely misjudged the flight of Andreas Pereira's cross, allowing it to sail over his head to Vinicius, who nodded into the empty net while Chelsea defender Thiago Silva screamed at the hapless keeper. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chelsea flounder at Craven Cottage as Felix receives a red card on Premier League debut

American TV mogul Kim Kardashian and Kanya West's marriage is going through a rough patch. The couple who has celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary last week are reportedly shifting to&nbsp;a different house in an attempt to save their marriage.&nbsp;

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The 39-year-old reality star has reportedly considered the idea of living separately in order to save their marriage. They will spend some time apart in different houses' until the lockdown is uplifted, a source told the news agency.&nbsp;

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As per the reports,&nbsp;Kim doesn't want a divorce however things are getting tough between the couple, before the lockdown, they have never spent so much time together due to their busy schedules. Now, living under the same roof for such a long duration is causing friction between the two.

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The Kim considers her marriage with rapper a huge success, and considers them as a 'power couple'. Meanwhile, she is the only sister left from the Kardashian-Jenner family, who is married.

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Before this, the news surfaced that the couple is living different corners of their house and are not seeing each other while living in the same house. 
 
The couple is quarantining&nbsp;with their four children &nbsp;- North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm in their Los Angeles mansion.

American TV mogul Kim Kardashian and Kanya West's marriage is going through a rough patch. The couple who has celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary last week are reportedly shifting to a different house in an attempt to save their marriage.

American TV mogul Kim Kardashian and Kanya West's marriage is going through a rough patch. The couple who has celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary last week are reportedly shifting to a different house in an attempt to save their marriage. Also read: Kanye West joins #BlackLivesMatter protest in addition to $2 million fund for relief The 39-year-old reality star has reportedly considered the idea of living separately in order to save their marriage. They will spend some time apart in different houses' until the lockdown is uplifted, a source told the news agency. Also read: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are not seeing eye-to-eye in lockdown As per the reports, Kim doesn't want a divorce however things are getting tough between the couple, before the lockdown, they have never spent so much time together due to their busy schedules. Now, living under the same roof for such a long duration is causing friction between the two. Also read: Kylie Jenner tops the highest-paid celebrity list: Forbes The Kim considers her marriage with rapper a huge success, and considers them as a 'power couple'. Meanwhile, she is the only sister left from the Kardashian-Jenner family, who is married. In pics: Meet the World's Highest Paid Celebrities: From Kylie Jenner to Akshay Kumar Before this, the news surfaced that the couple is living different corners of their house and are not seeing each other while living in the same house. The couple is quarantining with their four children - North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm in their Los Angeles mansion.

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Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has hinted that the storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday could have been an inside job.

Brazil president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has hinted that the storming of the capital Brasilia by former president Jair Bolsonaro supporters on Sunday could have been an inside job. "I am convinced that the door of the Planalto (presidential) palace was opened for people to enter because there are no broken doors. This means that someone facilitated their entry," said Lula while talking to the reporters on Thursday. The far-left leader added that a "thorough review" of palace staff had been ordered to substantiate the allegations. "We will investigate calmly to see what really happened." WATCH | Supporters of Brazil's Bolsonaro storm Presidential palace × What happened in Brazil? Over the weekend, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stumbled into the capital city of Brasilia and attempted a coup to overturn the October election results. The rioters, also referred to as "bolsonaristas" looted offices, destroyed public property, desecrated precious words of art and left ugly graffiti messages calling for a military coup to overthrow the Lula administration. In pictures | A 'sad day' for Brazil as rioters storm government buildings According to local media reports, over 1,000 rioters were arrested initially for storming the Supreme Court of Brazil, the National Congress of Brazil and the Planalto Presidential Palace. Bolsonaro's unruly far-right supporters are following the line taken by their leader who believes that the presidential election was rigged against him as Lula won by a razor-thin margin. The riots by Bolsonaro's supporters have drawn eerie similarities to the January 6 insurrection attempt by former US president Donald Trump's supporters in 2021. Owing to the similarities, the Brazilian lawmakers are willing to join hands with their American counterparts to investigate the riots, according to a Reuters report. Read more: US and Brazil lawmakers to join forces to investigate Brasilia riots: Report The recently dissolved US House of Representatives select committee that released a report indicting Donald Trump of the January 6 Capitol Hill riots could help the Brazilian lawmakers investigate the events of Brasilia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Brazil President Lula hints at inside job in the Brasilia riots

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