<p>India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its&nbsp;right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in response&nbsp;to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions.</p>

<p>"Pakistan's obsession with India while its population battle for their lives, livelihood and freedom is an indication of the state's misplaced priorities. I would advise its leadership and officials to focus their energies on working for the benefit of their own population instead of baseless propaganda," India's representative Seema Pujani said at the council.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pujani also expressed regret over comments made by the Turkish representative and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>"We regret the comments made by Turkiye on a matter that is an internal affair of India and advise it to refrain from making unsolicited comments on our internal matters," she added.</p>

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<p>"As regards the OIC statement, we reject the unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The fact is that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and shall always be part of India. Pakistan is in illegal occupation of Indian territory. Instead of calling upon its member Pakistan to give up state-sponsored terrorism and to lift its occupation of Indian territory, OIC has let Pakistan hijack and misuse its platform for carrying out its nefarious agenda of engaging in malicious propaganda against India," Pujani said.</p>

<p>Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar and alleged that authorities in J&amp;K&nbsp;had&nbsp;stepped up punitive action against the people.&nbsp;<br />
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Khar expressed her concerns that the ‘generous’ supply of both conventional and non-conventional weaponry to the country (India) was seriously undermining South Asia's strategic stability and jeopardizing Pakistan’s ‘national security’.<br />
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As per Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, she addressed a UN panel of high-ranking officials in a virtual conference from Islamabad and said: “The largest country in the region continues to be a beneficiary of nuclear exceptionalism, in violation of established non-proliferation norms and principles.”<br />
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India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in response to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions.

India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in response to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions. "Pakistan's obsession with India while its population battle for their lives, livelihood and freedom is an indication of the state's misplaced priorities. I would advise its leadership and officials to focus their energies on working for the benefit of their own population instead of baseless propaganda," India's representative Seema Pujani said at the council. ALSO READ | Exclusive | US, Pakistan had constructive conversation at UNGA, says Hina Rabbani Khar Pujani also expressed regret over comments made by the Turkish representative and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Jammu and Kashmir. "We regret the comments made by Turkiye on a matter that is an internal affair of India and advise it to refrain from making unsolicited comments on our internal matters," she added. ALSO WATCH | WION Exclusive with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif & ministers Hina Rabbani Khar & Maryyium Aurangzeb × "As regards the OIC statement, we reject the unwarranted references to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The fact is that the entire Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have been, are, and shall always be part of India. Pakistan is in illegal occupation of Indian territory. Instead of calling upon its member Pakistan to give up state-sponsored terrorism and to lift its occupation of Indian territory, OIC has let Pakistan hijack and misuse its platform for carrying out its nefarious agenda of engaging in malicious propaganda against India," Pujani said. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar and alleged that authorities in J&K had stepped up punitive action against the people. Khar expressed her concerns that the ‘generous’ supply of both conventional and non-conventional weaponry to the country (India) was seriously undermining South Asia's strategic stability and jeopardizing Pakistan’s ‘national security’. As per Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper, she addressed a UN panel of high-ranking officials in a virtual conference from Islamabad and said: “The largest country in the region continues to be a beneficiary of nuclear exceptionalism, in violation of established non-proliferation norms and principles.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement. On the frontline of conflict, the battle for Bakhmut appeared to be reaching its conclusion. Meanwhile, disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Terrorism, Myanmar, Ukraine and the South China Sea figured prominently in the Quad meeting of foreign ministers of host India, Australia, Japan and the United States that took place in New Delhi on Friday morning. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son.&nbsp;Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh, 54, scion of an elite family of judges and attorneys, to consecutive life terms for the June 7, 2021 murders of his son Paul and wife Maggie.</p>

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<p>International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/while-its-population-battle-for-lives-india-slams-pakistans-kashmir-interjection-at-unhrc-568300"><strong>'While its population battle for lives': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir interjection at UNHRC</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/03/336547-untitled-design-8.jpg?imwidth=1920" />India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its&nbsp;right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to respond to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions.</p>

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<p>Authorities on Friday (March 3) arrested two Kansas men for illegally exporting technology to Russia. According to a statement issued by the US Department of Justice, the men were arrested on charges related to a years-long scheme to circumvent American export laws that included the illegal export of aviation-related technology to Russia after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the imposition of stricter restrictions on exports to Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-unseated-again-just-48-hours-after-being-crowned-as-the-worlds-richest-person-568016"><strong>Elon Musk unseated again just 48 hours after being crowned world’s richest person</strong></a></p>

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<p>Barely 48 hours after being crowned as the world’s richest person, tech billionaire Elon Musk lost the tag once again since he lost $1.9 billion of&nbsp; wealth in a single day, causing him to slide into second place.</p>

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<p>At least 70 hippopotamuses which were illegally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar from Africa in the 1980s and currently living near his former ranch are being considered to be sent to India and Mexico as local authorities plan to control their population.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-icc-rates-indore-pitch-poor-after-third-test-ended-inside-three-days-at-holkar-stadium-568245"><strong>IND vs AUS: ICC rates Indore pitch 'poor' after third Test ends inside three days at Holkar Stadium</strong></a></p>

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<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come down hard on the Indore pitch used during&nbsp;the third Test between India and Australia, by rating it ‘poor’. This decision came hours after the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series ended inside three days with Australia winning it by nine wickets. Although the previous two Tests also got wrapped up well before stumps on day three, this Indore pitch has received three demerit points as the match referee Chris Broad feels ‘the pitch that was very dry didn’t provide the right balance between bat and ball.’</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2023-best-picture-nominee-will-baz-luhrmanns-unconventional--biopicelvis-create-history-568196"><strong>Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Will Baz Luhrmann's unconventional biopic Elvis create history?</strong></a></p>

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<p>Those who have closely followed the Oscar awards for years, and understand the pattern of the show, would know that the Academy has always got a soft spot for biopics. Actors who have portrayed real-life characters on screen have also been acknowledged with the best actor trophy in most instances. And so, it doesn't come as a surprise that Baz Luhrmann's&nbsp;<em>Elvis&nbsp;</em>has clinched 8 nominations at the Oscars 2023 which includes the best picture and the best actor nods. Even though its a well-known fact that the Academy always has preferred biopics, one can't ignore the fact that&nbsp;<em>Elvis&nbsp;</em>has rightfully earned its spot in several categories by the sheer brilliance of the plot, its implementation on screen, Luhrman's vision, and lead actor Austin Butler's stupendous performance as King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.</p>

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The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement.

The war in Ukraine prominently featured in Quad foreign ministers meet which unlike previous day's G20 foreign ministers' meet, concluded with a joint statement. On the frontline of conflict, the battle for Bakhmut appeared to be reaching its conclusion. Meanwhile, disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son. Click on the headlines to read more: China, Ukraine figure prominently in Quad foreign ministers meet in New Delhi Terrorism, Myanmar, Ukraine and the South China Sea figured prominently in the Quad meeting of foreign ministers of host India, Australia, Japan and the United States that took place in New Delhi on Friday morning. Battle for Bakhmut rages on ‘round the clock’ as Russia intensifies offensive Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'. US lawyer Alex Murdaugh gets life sentence for murdering his wife and son Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life on Friday (March 3) for murdering his wife and son. Judge Clifton Newman sentenced Murdaugh, 54, scion of an elite family of judges and attorneys, to consecutive life terms for the June 7, 2021 murders of his son Paul and wife Maggie. IAEA chief reaches Iran after discovery of near weapons-grade uranium International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iranian capital Tehran on Friday (March 3) for discussions with officials. Visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief comes after discovery of uranium particles in Iran just under weapons-grade level. The Vienna-based international organisation is seeking to get Iranian co-operation over its nuclear activities. 'While its population battle for lives': India slams Pakistan's Kashmir interjection at UNHRC India called out Pakistan's 'malicious propaganda' while using its right to reply in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to respond to Pakistan's representative, Hina Rabbani Khar's critique of New Delhi's defence acquisitions. US: Two Kansas men arrested for illegally exporting technology to Russia amid Ukraine war Authorities on Friday (March 3) arrested two Kansas men for illegally exporting technology to Russia. According to a statement issued by the US Department of Justice, the men were arrested on charges related to a years-long scheme to circumvent American export laws that included the illegal export of aviation-related technology to Russia after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the imposition of stricter restrictions on exports to Russia. Elon Musk unseated again just 48 hours after being crowned world’s richest person Barely 48 hours after being crowned as the world’s richest person, tech billionaire Elon Musk lost the tag once again since he lost $1.9 billion of wealth in a single day, causing him to slide into second place. Colombia mulling to send Pablo Escobar’s hippos to India, Mexico At least 70 hippopotamuses which were illegally imported by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar from Africa in the 1980s and currently living near his former ranch are being considered to be sent to India and Mexico as local authorities plan to control their population. IND vs AUS: ICC rates Indore pitch 'poor' after third Test ends inside three days at Holkar Stadium The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come down hard on the Indore pitch used during the third Test between India and Australia, by rating it ‘poor’. This decision came hours after the third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series ended inside three days with Australia winning it by nine wickets. Although the previous two Tests also got wrapped up well before stumps on day three, this Indore pitch has received three demerit points as the match referee Chris Broad feels ‘the pitch that was very dry didn’t provide the right balance between bat and ball.’ Oscars 2023 Best Picture nominee: Will Baz Luhrmann's unconventional biopic Elvis create history? Those who have closely followed the Oscar awards for years, and understand the pattern of the show, would know that the Academy has always got a soft spot for biopics. Actors who have portrayed real-life characters on screen have also been acknowledged with the best actor trophy in most instances. And so, it doesn't come as a surprise that Baz Luhrmann's Elvis has clinched 8 nominations at the Oscars 2023 which includes the best picture and the best actor nods. Even though its a well-known fact that the Academy always has preferred biopics, one can't ignore the fact that Elvis has rightfully earned its spot in several categories by the sheer brilliance of the plot, its implementation on screen, Luhrman's vision, and lead actor Austin Butler's stupendous performance as King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley.

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<p>Fox News has imposed a "soft ban" on former US president Donald Trump's appearance on the channel. Trump's inner circle is reported to have complained of Fox's implicit Trump ban.</p>

<p>The broadcaster continues to extend warm invitations to other Republican hopefuls for the 2024 run for the White House.</p>

<p>According to a Semafor report, the relations between the former president and his once-upon-a-time-beloved cable news channel has gone to the point of "soft ban" or "silent ban" against him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump has not made a showing on Fox News since he last spoke on-air with one of the network's star hosts, Sean Hannity, in September.</p>

<p>However, Trump’s rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nominations are making frequent appearances on Fox.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Media mogul Rupert Murdoch testifies Fox News hosts 'endorsed' Trump's stolen election narrative</strong></p>

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<p>Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has made seven weekday appearances on Fox News, according to a watchdog 'Media Matters for America'. Haley launched her presidential bid last month.</p>

<p>Activist and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who pitched himself as a presidential hopeful last month, has also appeared four times on Fox so far this week. Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, widely expected to compete with Trump is repeatedly seen on the network.</p>

<p>Trump has vented his anger towards his former media friend Rupert Murdoch. This week, he accused Murdoch of peddling “fake news” after the Fox chief was reported to have said in a deposition that he did not believe that the 2020 presidential election was stolen – as Trump and his supporters had claimed – from the beginning.</p>

<p>“If Rupert Murdoch honestly believes that the presidential election of 2020, despite massive amounts of proof to the contrary, was not rigged and&nbsp;stolen, then he &amp; his group of Maga hating globalist Rinos [Republicans in name only] should get out of the news business as soon as possible,” Trump said.<br />
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Fox News has imposed a "soft ban" on former US president Donald Trump's appearance on the channel. Trump's inner circle is reported to have complained of Fox's implicit Trump ban.

Fox News has imposed a "soft ban" on former US president Donald Trump's appearance on the channel. Trump's inner circle is reported to have complained of Fox's implicit Trump ban. The broadcaster continues to extend warm invitations to other Republican hopefuls for the 2024 run for the White House. According to a Semafor report, the relations between the former president and his once-upon-a-time-beloved cable news channel has gone to the point of "soft ban" or "silent ban" against him. ALSO READ | Rupert Murdoch admits some Fox News hosts 'endorsed' Trump's false election claims Trump has not made a showing on Fox News since he last spoke on-air with one of the network's star hosts, Sean Hannity, in September. However, Trump’s rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nominations are making frequent appearances on Fox. ALSO WATCH | Media mogul Rupert Murdoch testifies Fox News hosts 'endorsed' Trump's stolen election narrative × Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley has made seven weekday appearances on Fox News, according to a watchdog 'Media Matters for America'. Haley launched her presidential bid last month. Activist and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who pitched himself as a presidential hopeful last month, has also appeared four times on Fox so far this week. Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, widely expected to compete with Trump is repeatedly seen on the network. Trump has vented his anger towards his former media friend Rupert Murdoch. This week, he accused Murdoch of peddling “fake news” after the Fox chief was reported to have said in a deposition that he did not believe that the 2020 presidential election was stolen – as Trump and his supporters had claimed – from the beginning. “If Rupert Murdoch honestly believes that the presidential election of 2020, despite massive amounts of proof to the contrary, was not rigged and stolen, then he & his group of Maga hating globalist Rinos [Republicans in name only] should get out of the news business as soon as possible,” Trump said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, even after over 4,500 years of its existence, is continuing to drop unique nuggets of history embedded within its millennia-old mystique. Now, a hidden corridor nine metres (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the main entrance of the pyramid. The latest discovery&nbsp;could lead to further findings, Egyptian antiquities officials said on Thursday.</p>

<p>The discovery within the pyramid was made under the Scan Pyramids project. The project, kickstarted in&nbsp;2015, has been using non-invasive technology including infrared thermography, 3D simulations and cosmic-ray imaging to peer inside the structure.</p>

<h2><b>Tunnel inside Giza pyramid: What it means?</b></h2>

<p>The discovery could contribute to knowledge about the construction of the pyramid as well as the purpose of a gabled limestone structure that sits in front of the corridor, an article published in the journal Nature said on Thursday.</p>

<h2><b>Tunnel inside Giza pyramid: Why was it constructed?</b></h2>

<p>The unfinished corridor was&nbsp;created to redistribute the pyramid's weight around either the main entrance&nbsp;or around another as yet undiscovered chamber or space, according to&nbsp;Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH&nbsp;|&nbsp;Three tombs discovered under Egypt’s Great Pyramids</strong></p>

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<p>"We are&nbsp;going to continue our scanning so we will see what we can do... to figure out what we can find out beneath it, or just by the end of this corridor," he told reporters after a press conference in front of the pyramid.</p>

<p>The Great Pyramid was constructed as a monumental tomb around 2560 BC during the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu. Up until 1889 when Eiffel Tower in Paris was not built, it was the tallest structure made by humans.</p>

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<p>Scientists detected the corridor through cosmic-ray muon radiography. They then&nbsp;retrieved its image by feeding a 6mm-thick endoscope from Japan through a tiny joint in the pyramid's stones.</p>

<p>Earlier in 2017, Scan Pyramids researchers announced the discovery of a void at least 30 metres long inside the Great Pyramid, the first major inner structure found since the 19th century.</p>

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Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, even after over 4,500 years of its existence, is continuing to drop unique nuggets of history embedded within its millennia-old mystique.

Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza, even after over 4,500 years of its existence, is continuing to drop unique nuggets of history embedded within its millennia-old mystique. Now, a hidden corridor nine metres (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the main entrance of the pyramid. The latest discovery could lead to further findings, Egyptian antiquities officials said on Thursday. The discovery within the pyramid was made under the Scan Pyramids project. The project, kickstarted in 2015, has been using non-invasive technology including infrared thermography, 3D simulations and cosmic-ray imaging to peer inside the structure. Tunnel inside Giza pyramid: What it means? The discovery could contribute to knowledge about the construction of the pyramid as well as the purpose of a gabled limestone structure that sits in front of the corridor, an article published in the journal Nature said on Thursday. Tunnel inside Giza pyramid: Why was it constructed? The unfinished corridor was created to redistribute the pyramid's weight around either the main entrance or around another as yet undiscovered chamber or space, according to Mostafa Waziri, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. ALSO WATCH | Three tombs discovered under Egypt’s Great Pyramids × "We are going to continue our scanning so we will see what we can do... to figure out what we can find out beneath it, or just by the end of this corridor," he told reporters after a press conference in front of the pyramid. The Great Pyramid was constructed as a monumental tomb around 2560 BC during the reign of the Pharaoh Khufu. Up until 1889 when Eiffel Tower in Paris was not built, it was the tallest structure made by humans. ALSO READ | Researchers may have solved mystery of how pyramids were built Scientists detected the corridor through cosmic-ray muon radiography. They then retrieved its image by feeding a 6mm-thick endoscope from Japan through a tiny joint in the pyramid's stones. Earlier in 2017, Scan Pyramids researchers announced the discovery of a void at least 30 metres long inside the Great Pyramid, the first major inner structure found since the 19th century. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports in the Ukrainian media cited authorities saying that they discovered hastily buried bodies in 'makeshift graves' when the Russian forces briefly gained control of villages and towns near Kyiv. The Kremlin has not clarified on the accusations till the time of filing of this report.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Ukrainian forces were reported to be clinging on to Bakhmut despite what is being seen as a position of Russian advantage during the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Bakhmut assault nearing its end? Ukraine says situation critical | Round the clock fighting</strong></p>

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<p>The Russian forces have reportedly been attacking Bakhmut in Donetsk province for months, sometimes in waves, and the site has become one of the bloodiest battles of the war.</p>

<p>"Fighting is going on in Bakhmut round the clock...The situation is critical," Volodymyr Nazarenko, a deputy commander in the National Guard of Ukraine, was quoted as saying by Ukrainian NV Radio.</p>

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<p>On Friday, the General Staff of the Ukraine Military said that the country's forces repelled over 85 attacks in the five principal sectors of the Bakhmut front line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The General Staff further accused that Russia continues to target civilians, something Moscow denies, with air and missile strikes in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts.</p>

<p>For Russia, taking Bakhmut would be a step towards seizing the rest of the surrounding industrial region known as the Donbas.</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russia's Wagner mercenary group claimed on Friday that the Russians have surrounded the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Other reports claimed that the fight for the key battleground city is raging 'round-the-clock'. Reports in the Ukrainian media cited authorities saying that they discovered hastily buried bodies in 'makeshift graves' when the Russian forces briefly gained control of villages and towns near Kyiv. The Kremlin has not clarified on the accusations till the time of filing of this report. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian forces were reported to be clinging on to Bakhmut despite what is being seen as a position of Russian advantage during the ongoing conflict. ALSO WATCH | Bakhmut assault nearing its end? Ukraine says situation critical | Round the clock fighting × The Russian forces have reportedly been attacking Bakhmut in Donetsk province for months, sometimes in waves, and the site has become one of the bloodiest battles of the war. "Fighting is going on in Bakhmut round the clock...The situation is critical," Volodymyr Nazarenko, a deputy commander in the National Guard of Ukraine, was quoted as saying by Ukrainian NV Radio. ALSO READ | Russian Forces try to encircle and storm Bakhmut On Friday, the General Staff of the Ukraine Military said that the country's forces repelled over 85 attacks in the five principal sectors of the Bakhmut front line. The General Staff further accused that Russia continues to target civilians, something Moscow denies, with air and missile strikes in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson Oblasts. For Russia, taking Bakhmut would be a step towards seizing the rest of the surrounding industrial region known as the Donbas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Tens of thousands may have been exposed to measles at a religious gathering in Kentucky, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC, formally acknowledged that it was aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated individual suspected to be contagious. The infected person attended a large religious gathering in Kentucky on February 17 and February 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Large numbers of people that attended the gathering from across Kentucky and from other states and countries may have been exposed," the US CDC said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"An estimated 20,000 people attended the gathering on the days that the patient attended. The Kentucky department for public health is actively working with CDC and clinicians to help identify if there are additional cases," it added</p>

<h2><b>Kentucky potential measles outbreak: What was the religious event about?</b></h2>

<p>The Kentucky event was a multi-week religious gathering in the premises of Asbury University in Wilmore. The gathering, named&nbsp;"revival", began on campus on 8 February&gt; It saw between 10,000 and 20,000 people gathering in&nbsp;the 6,000-person town.</p>

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<p>On 24 February, Asbury University in an official statement said that state officials confirmed a case of measles in a Jessamine county resident. The resident was unvaccinated and had also&nbsp;attended the revival on 18 February, the university said.</p>

<p>The university has asked people who attended the "revival" service to get quarantined.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Attendees who are unvaccinated are encouraged to quarantine for 21 days and to seek immunization with the measles vaccine, which is safe and effective," Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky department of public health, said in an official statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How dangerous is measles?</strong></h2>

<p>Measles is highly contagious due to its airborne nature. It&nbsp;can be dangerous for infants and young children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the CDC, the disease is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 90 per cent of people close to the individual will become infected if they are not vaccinated.</p>

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Tens of thousands may have been exposed to measles at a religious gathering in Kentucky, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC, formally acknowledged that it was aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated individual suspected to be contagious.

Tens of thousands may have been exposed to measles at a religious gathering in Kentucky, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC, formally acknowledged that it was aware of a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated individual suspected to be contagious. The infected person attended a large religious gathering in Kentucky on February 17 and February 18. "Large numbers of people that attended the gathering from across Kentucky and from other states and countries may have been exposed," the US CDC said in a statement. "An estimated 20,000 people attended the gathering on the days that the patient attended. The Kentucky department for public health is actively working with CDC and clinicians to help identify if there are additional cases," it added Kentucky potential measles outbreak: What was the religious event about? The Kentucky event was a multi-week religious gathering in the premises of Asbury University in Wilmore. The gathering, named "revival", began on campus on 8 February> It saw between 10,000 and 20,000 people gathering in the 6,000-person town. ALSO WATCH | UNICEF warns against global measles outbreaks after cases surge across the globe × On 24 February, Asbury University in an official statement said that state officials confirmed a case of measles in a Jessamine county resident. The resident was unvaccinated and had also attended the revival on 18 February, the university said. The university has asked people who attended the "revival" service to get quarantined. ALSO READ | Explained: India’s financial capital Mumbai battles measles outbreak, over 500 infected “Attendees who are unvaccinated are encouraged to quarantine for 21 days and to seek immunization with the measles vaccine, which is safe and effective," Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky department of public health, said in an official statement. How dangerous is measles? Measles is highly contagious due to its airborne nature. It can be dangerous for infants and young children. According to the CDC, the disease is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 90 per cent of people close to the individual will become infected if they are not vaccinated. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. Measles: Symptoms and prevention The symptoms of Measles include high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. One dose is about 93% effective, as per the CDC.

USA: About 20,000 feared infected with Measles in Kentucky

<p>The extent of threat to democracy and freedom coincides with the number of people signing up for Proton, an internet service which provides virtual private networks (VPNs), said Proton's chief executive Andy Yen in an interview. Proton is best known for its encrypted email service, which it says is 'the future of email'.</p>

<p>Yen, while recalling the beginning of war in Ukraine last February, said that Proton saw "a 9,000 per cent increase in sign-ups over just a period of a few days," reflecting the impact of Russian decision to block the access of news sites which it claimed were spreading misinformation during the initial days of&nbsp;Russian offensive on Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Switzerland-based VPN service provider also saw a huge surge in demand for its VPNs in Iran last October, as authorities began cracking down&nbsp;on internet access amid&nbsp;protests following Mahsa Al-Amini's custodial death.</p>

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<p>"It was a factor of 10 at least," said Yen, a 34-year-old particle physicist who worked at Europe's physics lab CERN before founding Proton in 2014.</p>

<p>"If there is a coup happening in Africa, we see it in our data before it makes the news," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Proton says that its mission of ensuring privacy and online access is a vital tool in keeping&nbsp;democracies alive and kicking&nbsp;in the digital age.</p>

<p>"Privacy is something that is essential for freedom," Yen said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Privacy in the age of reels and TikToks</strong></p>

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<p>The Proton chief grew up in Taiwan. The Chinese threat hanging over the democratic island coloured his world view, he says.</p>

<p>"We all see in Ukraine how important it is to have digital technologies that protect privacy and give people freedom of information so they can see real news sources," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to the situations in Iran, Russia and parts of Africa, Yen said&nbsp;it was "essential" for companies like Proton to stay "even if there is a financial loss".</p>

<p>"If we abandon these markets, actually the consequences are quite severe."</p>

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The extent of threat to democracy and freedom coincides with the number of people signing up for Proton, an internet service which provides virtual private networks (VPNs), said Proton's chief executive Andy Yen in an interview. Proton is best known for its encrypted email service, which it says is 'the future of email'. Yen, while recalling the beginning of war in Ukraine last February, said that Proton saw "a 9,000 per cent increase in sign-ups over just a period of a few days," reflecting the impact of Russian decision to block the access of news sites which it claimed were spreading misinformation during the initial days of Russian offensive on Ukraine. The Switzerland-based VPN service provider also saw a huge surge in demand for its VPNs in Iran last October, as authorities began cracking down on internet access amid protests following Mahsa Al-Amini's custodial death. ALSO READ | Ethiopia's Tigray had longest-ever period of internet shutdown "It was a factor of 10 at least," said Yen, a 34-year-old particle physicist who worked at Europe's physics lab CERN before founding Proton in 2014. "If there is a coup happening in Africa, we see it in our data before it makes the news," he added. Proton says that its mission of ensuring privacy and online access is a vital tool in keeping democracies alive and kicking in the digital age. "Privacy is something that is essential for freedom," Yen said. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Privacy in the age of reels and TikToks × The Proton chief grew up in Taiwan. The Chinese threat hanging over the democratic island coloured his world view, he says. "We all see in Ukraine how important it is to have digital technologies that protect privacy and give people freedom of information so they can see real news sources," he said. Referring to the situations in Iran, Russia and parts of Africa, Yen said it was "essential" for companies like Proton to stay "even if there is a financial loss". "If we abandon these markets, actually the consequences are quite severe." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The home of a Vincent Van Gogh-loving mobster in Italy housed a large stash of weapons, enough to set a town on fire. Italian police announced on Thursday they had seized a big stash of weapons from one of the homes of Raffaele Imperiale, a mafia boss arrested in Dubai in 2021 and extradited to Italy in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Italy's Van Gogh-loving mafia boss: What all weapons were seized?</strong></h2>

<p>According to a statement by the Naples prosecutor's office, police found more than 80 weapons hidden under the garage floor of Imperiale's house, including three Kalashnikov rifles, a grenade, and 5,067 rounds of ammunition of various calibres.</p>

<h2>When Raffaele Imperiale's love for Van Gogh made headlines</h2>

<p>In 2016, police recovered two Van Gogh paintings, stolen from an Amsterdam museum in 2002, from one of Imperiale's properties near Naples. These two paintings were 'Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen' and 'View of the Sea at Scheveningen'.</p>

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<p>Each was worth an estimated 50 million euros ($58 million). Until his arrest in 2021, he was on the list of the most wanted fugitives in Italy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Raffaele Imperiale?</strong></h2>

<p>Imperiale is widely reported to be a key figure in international drug trafficking and money laundering. He is cited to have a close relationship with the Camorra mafia centred around Naples.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Italy's most wanted mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro arrested in Palermo</strong></p>

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<p>According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Imperiale had been the part of one of the world’s largest drug cartels, with a virtual monopoly on the Peruvian cocaine trade and control on around one-third of the cocaine trade in Europe.&nbsp;</p>

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The home of a Vincent Van Gogh-loving mobster in Italy housed a large stash of weapons, enough to set a town on fire. Italian police announced on Thursday they had seized a big stash of weapons from one of the homes of Raffaele Imperiale, a mafia boss arrested in Dubai in 2021 and extradited to Italy in 2022.

The home of a Vincent Van Gogh-loving mobster in Italy housed a large stash of weapons, enough to set a town on fire. Italian police announced on Thursday they had seized a big stash of weapons from one of the homes of Raffaele Imperiale, a mafia boss arrested in Dubai in 2021 and extradited to Italy in 2022. Italy's Van Gogh-loving mafia boss: What all weapons were seized? According to a statement by the Naples prosecutor's office, police found more than 80 weapons hidden under the garage floor of Imperiale's house, including three Kalashnikov rifles, a grenade, and 5,067 rounds of ammunition of various calibres. When Raffaele Imperiale's love for Van Gogh made headlines In 2016, police recovered two Van Gogh paintings, stolen from an Amsterdam museum in 2002, from one of Imperiale's properties near Naples. These two paintings were 'Congregation Leaving the Reformed Church in Nuenen' and 'View of the Sea at Scheveningen'. ALSO READ | Italian mobster Matteo Messina Denaro nabbed, ending a 30-year manhunt Each was worth an estimated 50 million euros ($58 million). Until his arrest in 2021, he was on the list of the most wanted fugitives in Italy. Who is Raffaele Imperiale? Imperiale is widely reported to be a key figure in international drug trafficking and money laundering. He is cited to have a close relationship with the Camorra mafia centred around Naples. ALSO WATCH | Italy's most wanted mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro arrested in Palermo × According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Imperiale had been the part of one of the world’s largest drug cartels, with a virtual monopoly on the Peruvian cocaine trade and control on around one-third of the cocaine trade in Europe. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Starbucks illegally fired six workers in New York state while pursuing a pushback against unions, a US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled. The judge said that the leading coffee chain&nbsp;committed "egregious and widespread" violations of federal labour law at its stores in cities of Buffalo and Rochester in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starbucks has been told to rehire the workers it fired. The leading coffee chain has also been ordered&nbsp;to compensate others who were affected.</p>

<p>Starbucks, while clarifying its now legally sanctioned actions, said that what it did was&nbsp;lawful and in line with policies.</p>

<p>"We believe the decision and the remedies ordered are inappropriate given the record in this matter and are considering all options to obtain further legal review," Starbucks was quoted as saying by the BBC.</p>

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<p>The NLRB is an independent federal agency in the United States. It has the legal mandate&nbsp;to safeguard employees' rights to unionise at their workplaces.</p>

<p>Michael Sanabria, a Starbucks barista in Buffalo, told media that the ruling was "such a massive win for us, and for the labour movement as a whole."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Starbucks launches Olive Oil Coffee</strong></p>

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<p>"The decision results from months of tireless organising by workers... demanding better working conditions in the face of historical, monumental, and now deemed illegal union-busting," Michelle Eisen, a barista at another Starbucks location in Buffalo, was quoted as saying by the BBC.</p>

<p>At around 270 Starbucks stores across the US, workers voted to join unions. Starbucks, however, opposed the move.</p>

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Starbucks illegally fired six workers in New York state while pursuing a pushback against unions, a US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled. The judge said that the leading coffee chain committed "egregious and widespread" violations of federal labour law at its stores in cities of Buffalo and Rochester in the United States.

Starbucks illegally fired six workers in New York state while pursuing a pushback against unions, a US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge ruled. The judge said that the leading coffee chain committed "egregious and widespread" violations of federal labour law at its stores in cities of Buffalo and Rochester in the United States. Starbucks has been told to rehire the workers it fired. The leading coffee chain has also been ordered to compensate others who were affected. Starbucks, while clarifying its now legally sanctioned actions, said that what it did was lawful and in line with policies. "We believe the decision and the remedies ordered are inappropriate given the record in this matter and are considering all options to obtain further legal review," Starbucks was quoted as saying by the BBC. ALSO READ | Starbucks recalls 300,000 units of its infamous 'Vanilla Frappuccino' The NLRB is an independent federal agency in the United States. It has the legal mandate to safeguard employees' rights to unionise at their workplaces. Michael Sanabria, a Starbucks barista in Buffalo, told media that the ruling was "such a massive win for us, and for the labour movement as a whole." ALSO WATCH | Starbucks launches Olive Oil Coffee × "The decision results from months of tireless organising by workers... demanding better working conditions in the face of historical, monumental, and now deemed illegal union-busting," Michelle Eisen, a barista at another Starbucks location in Buffalo, was quoted as saying by the BBC. At around 270 Starbucks stores across the US, workers voted to join unions. Starbucks, however, opposed the move. Starbucks has around 9,000 company-owned stores in the United States. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United Kingdom Home Secretary Suella Braverman warned against Islamist extremism and cautioned that ‘political correctness’ in the larger scheme of things for British national security, has created a blind spot for such extremism to flourish.</p>

<p>Braverman told a counter extremism conference that a "highly coordinated" Islamist network was working in the United Kingdom while looking "perfectly respectable" but contained extremist views under the surface.</p>

<p>"We have a blind spot in the system," she said. "It has allowed certain Islamist groups to operate under our radar. There can be no place for political correctness in our national security. In fact, I would like to banish it altogether."</p>

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<p>Braverman's remarks came at an independent review of Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism programme. It was found that the much-anticipated counter-extremism programme had failed to tackle Islamist radicalisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Braverman hit out at advocacy groups such as MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) and CAGE. The latter claims that it is working to "empower communities impacted by the War on Terror", but has often found itself surrounded by claims of spreading 'dishonest narratives'. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Groups like Mend and Cage have persistently pursued harmful and dishonest narratives, which until now have gone largely unchallenged. Their members have repeatedly been involved in the demonisation of Muslims who cooperate in counter-extremism efforts," Braverman said.</p>

<p>"Extremism is not only dangerous because it can lead to violence. It is dangerous in its own right. And unless we deal with it comprehensively, we should not be surprised when it continues to endure and grow — with disastrous consequences for our shared norms, values, basic rights and freedoms."</p>

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The United Kingdom Home Secretary Suella Braverman warned against Islamist extremism and cautioned that ‘political correctness’ in the larger scheme of things for British national security, has created a blind spot for such extremism to flourish.

The United Kingdom Home Secretary Suella Braverman warned against Islamist extremism and cautioned that ‘political correctness’ in the larger scheme of things for British national security, has created a blind spot for such extremism to flourish. Braverman told a counter extremism conference that a "highly coordinated" Islamist network was working in the United Kingdom while looking "perfectly respectable" but contained extremist views under the surface. "We have a blind spot in the system," she said. "It has allowed certain Islamist groups to operate under our radar. There can be no place for political correctness in our national security. In fact, I would like to banish it altogether." ALSO WATCH | 'Islamic State terror threat remains high, is increasing in conflict zones,' says UN × Braverman's remarks came at an independent review of Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism programme. It was found that the much-anticipated counter-extremism programme had failed to tackle Islamist radicalisation. Braverman hit out at advocacy groups such as MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) and CAGE. The latter claims that it is working to "empower communities impacted by the War on Terror", but has often found itself surrounded by claims of spreading 'dishonest narratives'. ALSO READ | UK: Home Secretary Suella Braverman plans to reduce post-study student visa stay "Groups like Mend and Cage have persistently pursued harmful and dishonest narratives, which until now have gone largely unchallenged. Their members have repeatedly been involved in the demonisation of Muslims who cooperate in counter-extremism efforts," Braverman said. "Extremism is not only dangerous because it can lead to violence. It is dangerous in its own right. And unless we deal with it comprehensively, we should not be surprised when it continues to endure and grow — with disastrous consequences for our shared norms, values, basic rights and freedoms." Both Cage and MEND denounced Braverman's comments. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly living with former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva in a villa on Putin's estate on Lake Valdai, over 400 km north-west of Moscow, 'The Project', a Russian investigative news website reported. The said estate, spread across 13,000 square feet, is built entirely in the style of a Russian dacha -- a seasonal or year-round second home in post-Soviet countries.</p>

<p>'The Project' cited unnamed officials saying that they had seen children on the premises. The estate also houses a playground, according to previous reports based on satellite imagery of the area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The estate housing Alina Kabaeva is reportedly located just 800 metres (2,640ft) from Valdai, Putin’s best-guarded and most private residence, where he almost never holds public meetings.</p>

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<p>The existence of Putin's Valdai villa was first reported in 2021 by the team of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader.</p>

<p>Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and gymnast Alina Kabaeva have denied in the past that they are in a relationship.</p>

<p>Reports by Russian news outlets have claimed in the past that only top-ranking officers in President Putin's security detail are aware of the details of their arrangement. But in 2014, Kabaeva was appointed to lead Russia's National Media Group, a media holding owned by a Putin confidante, despite having no relevant experience.<br />
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly living with former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva in a villa on Putin's estate on Lake Valdai, over 400 km north-west of Moscow, 'The Project', a Russian investigative news website reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly living with former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva in a villa on Putin's estate on Lake Valdai, over 400 km north-west of Moscow, 'The Project', a Russian investigative news website reported. The said estate, spread across 13,000 square feet, is built entirely in the style of a Russian dacha -- a seasonal or year-round second home in post-Soviet countries. 'The Project' cited unnamed officials saying that they had seen children on the premises. The estate also houses a playground, according to previous reports based on satellite imagery of the area. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas | Putin's Girlfriend: Russian media a weapon of war × The estate housing Alina Kabaeva is reportedly located just 800 metres (2,640ft) from Valdai, Putin’s best-guarded and most private residence, where he almost never holds public meetings. ALSO READ | Putin's rumoured girlfriend appears in public for first time since Ukraine invasion The existence of Putin's Valdai villa was first reported in 2021 by the team of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader. Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and gymnast Alina Kabaeva have denied in the past that they are in a relationship. Reports by Russian news outlets have claimed in the past that only top-ranking officers in President Putin's security detail are aware of the details of their arrangement. But in 2014, Kabaeva was appointed to lead Russia's National Media Group, a media holding owned by a Putin confidante, despite having no relevant experience. Kabaeva is known for her secretive lifestyle. She was revealed as the owner of a number of other luxury properties across Russia, including a penthouse in Sochi on the Black Sea, believed to be the biggest apartment in Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Almost 4 million children in the United Kingdom are living in food poverty, meaning they either skip meals, go hungry or not eat meals at all in a 24-hour period — new data shows.</p>

<p>According to a report by London-based 'The Food Foundation', one in five (22 per cent)&nbsp;households reported skipping meals, going hungry or not eating for a whole day in January, up from 12 per cent at the equivalent point in January 2022.</p>

<h2><b>Growing support for mid-day meal like programmes in the UK</b></h2>

<p>The rising food insecurity amid post-Covid and post-Brexit cost of living crisis in Britain&nbsp;has led to an increased support for expanding free school meals in Britain. About 80 per cent of individuals polled by The Food Foundation said they support extension of free school meal to all children in the households receiving universal credit.</p>

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<p>Last month, London mayor Sadiq Khan announced that all primary school pupils would be given a choice to avail a free lunch for a year from September 2023.</p>

<p>In London localities such as Islington, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Westminster, free school meals for all primary school pupils have already been rolled out.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is eligible for free school meals right now?</strong></h2>

<p>In the United Kingdom, about&nbsp;800,000 children in poverty do not qualify for free school meals. To be eligible, the&nbsp;households must have an annual income of under £7,400 before benefits and after tax.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;UK: What has led to a cost of living crisis?</strong></p>

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<p>"Since 2010 the number of children receiving a free meal at school has increased by more than 2 million, increasing the number of pupils who benefit from free school meals in education settings from just one in six, to over one third,"&nbsp;a department for Education spokesperson said in an official statement.</p>

<p>"On top of this, we have made a further investment in the national school breakfast programme to extend the programme for another year, backed by up to £30m ($36.08m)," it added.<br />
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Almost 4 million children in the United Kingdom are living in food poverty, meaning they either skip meals, go hungry or not eat meals at all in a 24-hour period — new data shows.

Almost 4 million children in the United Kingdom are living in food poverty, meaning they either skip meals, go hungry or not eat meals at all in a 24-hour period — new data shows. According to a report by London-based 'The Food Foundation', one in five (22 per cent) households reported skipping meals, going hungry or not eating for a whole day in January, up from 12 per cent at the equivalent point in January 2022. Growing support for mid-day meal like programmes in the UK The rising food insecurity amid post-Covid and post-Brexit cost of living crisis in Britain has led to an increased support for expanding free school meals in Britain. About 80 per cent of individuals polled by The Food Foundation said they support extension of free school meal to all children in the households receiving universal credit. ALSO READ | Millions forced to skip meals for an entire day in the UK, new study shows Last month, London mayor Sadiq Khan announced that all primary school pupils would be given a choice to avail a free lunch for a year from September 2023. In London localities such as Islington, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Westminster, free school meals for all primary school pupils have already been rolled out. Who is eligible for free school meals right now? In the United Kingdom, about 800,000 children in poverty do not qualify for free school meals. To be eligible, the households must have an annual income of under £7,400 before benefits and after tax. ALSO WATCH | UK: What has led to a cost of living crisis? × "Since 2010 the number of children receiving a free meal at school has increased by more than 2 million, increasing the number of pupils who benefit from free school meals in education settings from just one in six, to over one third," a department for Education spokesperson said in an official statement. "On top of this, we have made a further investment in the national school breakfast programme to extend the programme for another year, backed by up to £30m ($36.08m)," it added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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