Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants will both be looking to continue their winning run as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

While LSG are second in the points table with 14 points from 10 matches, KKR are struggling in the eighth position with just eight points from 10 encounters. The debutants have impressed everyone with their performance, but KKR lost four consecutive matches in the tournament.

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KKR were going through a rough stage but in their previous encounter, they produced a brilliant show to beat in-form Rajasthan Royals. While Tim Southee and Umesh Yadav excelled with the ball, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh stitched together a brilliant partnership to guide them to victory.

LSG have been quite impressive with their form and against Delhi Capitals, it was KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda once again who scored brilliant half centuries to take them to a good total. In response, DC looked well on their way but Mohsin Khan ended the game with four wickets.

Match prediction for LSG vs KKR clash:

Considering the current form of the sides, LSG seem clear favourites against KKR. However, with the pitches slowing down, the spin attack of KKR may come into play and if there can take the wickets of Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul in the beginning, the match can completely turn on its head.

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However, the advantage will remain with LSG and the overall performance of the debutants can take them closer to the top spot in the IPL points table with a victory on Saturday.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants will both be looking to continue their winning run as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants will both be looking to continue their winning run as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. While LSG are second in the points table with 14 points from 10 matches, KKR are struggling in the eighth position with just eight points from 10 encounters. The debutants have impressed everyone with their performance, but KKR lost four consecutive matches in the tournament. Also read | Explained! How Dhoni-led CSK can still qualify for IPL 2022 playoffs KKR were going through a rough stage but in their previous encounter, they produced a brilliant show to beat in-form Rajasthan Royals. While Tim Southee and Umesh Yadav excelled with the ball, Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh stitched together a brilliant partnership to guide them to victory. LSG have been quite impressive with their form and against Delhi Capitals, it was KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda once again who scored brilliant half centuries to take them to a good total. In response, DC looked well on their way but Mohsin Khan ended the game with four wickets. Match prediction for LSG vs KKR clash: Considering the current form of the sides, LSG seem clear favourites against KKR. However, with the pitches slowing down, the spin attack of KKR may come into play and if there can take the wickets of Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul in the beginning, the match can completely turn on its head. Also read | If I was a selector, Umran would partner Bumrah at T20 WC: Harbhajan However, the advantage will remain with LSG and the overall performance of the debutants can take them closer to the top spot in the IPL points table with a victory on Saturday.

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European Union agencies said on Friday that the continent is slowly becoming a prime location for the production and distribution of cocaine. According to Reuters, the EU agencies expressed concern about the current situation and also warned about the expanding methamphetamine industry.

A joint EU report by law enforcement agency Europol and drugs agency EMCDDA pointed out that cocaine was the second most consumed drug in Europe after cannabis and the total income from the production and distribution of the drug amounted to almost $11.1 billion for the year 2020.

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"More production is also now taking place inside Europe, indicating changes in the region's role in the international cocaine trade," the report said.

Over the years, South American countries were the main suppliers of cocaine for Europe and with countries like Colombia and Brazil increasing their production, the amount of cocaine in Europe has also gone up. As a result, the report warns of higher health risks in the near future.

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When it comes to individual countries, Belgium was pointed out as the leading producer of cocaine by the EU report. In 2020, the most amount of cocaine was seized from Belgium,&nbsp;and it is supposed to be the leading processing centre for cocaine along with Spain and Netherlands.

According to the Reuters report, the market for methamphetamine is also slowly growing in Europe with growing demands in Czech Republic and some Eastern European countries.

"There is now growing concern about production facilities located in Belgium and the Netherlands, where methamphetamine can be produced on a considerably larger scale," the report said.

European Union agencies said on Friday that the continent is slowly becoming a prime location for the production and distribution of cocaine. According to Reuters, the EU agencies expressed concern about the current situation and also warned about the expanding methamphetamine industry.

European Union agencies said on Friday that the continent is slowly becoming a prime location for the production and distribution of cocaine. According to Reuters, the EU agencies expressed concern about the current situation and also warned about the expanding methamphetamine industry. A joint EU report by law enforcement agency Europol and drugs agency EMCDDA pointed out that cocaine was the second most consumed drug in Europe after cannabis and the total income from the production and distribution of the drug amounted to almost $11.1 billion for the year 2020. Also read | Finally, UK PM's party pays for scandals with setbacks in local polls "More production is also now taking place inside Europe, indicating changes in the region's role in the international cocaine trade," the report said. Over the years, South American countries were the main suppliers of cocaine for Europe and with countries like Colombia and Brazil increasing their production, the amount of cocaine in Europe has also gone up. As a result, the report warns of higher health risks in the near future. Also read | European Union likely to sanction Putin's rumoured girlfriend - Report When it comes to individual countries, Belgium was pointed out as the leading producer of cocaine by the EU report. In 2020, the most amount of cocaine was seized from Belgium, and it is supposed to be the leading processing centre for cocaine along with Spain and Netherlands. According to the Reuters report, the market for methamphetamine is also slowly growing in Europe with growing demands in Czech Republic and some Eastern European countries. "There is now growing concern about production facilities located in Belgium and the Netherlands, where methamphetamine can be produced on a considerably larger scale," the report said.

Europe slowly turning into a hub for cocaine and methamphetamine, says EU report

The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian.

According to the report, the former Olympic gymnast Kabaeva appears in the document along with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox church and a long-time supporter of Putin.

The document, according to Bloomberg, described Kabaeva as “closely associated with President Vladimir Putin” which is in line with the rumours suggesting a long-time relationship between them.

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Kabaeva won gold in the 2004 Olympics for rhythmic gymnastics, and she also served as an MP for Putin’s United Russia Party. She was also the flag-bearer during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

In 2008, there was a report in a Moscow newspaper that Putting was going to marry Kabaeva after divorcing his wife Lyudmila. However, all parties denied the rumours and although the couple did end their marriage in 2013, there was no conformation about the relationship with Kabaeva.

The Bloomberg report further said that Kabaeva and Kirill can face a travel ban to the EU and their assets can be frozen if their names are approved by 27 member states of the European Union.

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Pope Francis recently cancelled his meeting with Kirill due to the latter’s pro-war views and vocal support for Putin after the military invasion of Ukraine and the EU documents describe him as “one of the most prominent supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine”.

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The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian.

The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian. According to the report, the former Olympic gymnast Kabaeva appears in the document along with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox church and a long-time supporter of Putin. The document, according to Bloomberg, described Kabaeva as “closely associated with President Vladimir Putin” which is in line with the rumours suggesting a long-time relationship between them. Also read | Finally, UK PM's party pays for scandals with setbacks in local polls Kabaeva won gold in the 2004 Olympics for rhythmic gymnastics, and she also served as an MP for Putin’s United Russia Party. She was also the flag-bearer during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. In 2008, there was a report in a Moscow newspaper that Putting was going to marry Kabaeva after divorcing his wife Lyudmila. However, all parties denied the rumours and although the couple did end their marriage in 2013, there was no conformation about the relationship with Kabaeva. The Bloomberg report further said that Kabaeva and Kirill can face a travel ban to the EU and their assets can be frozen if their names are approved by 27 member states of the European Union. Also read | Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme difficulties: Zelensky Pope Francis recently cancelled his meeting with Kirill due to the latter’s pro-war views and vocal support for Putin after the military invasion of Ukraine and the EU documents describe him as “one of the most prominent supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine”. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

European Union likely to sanction Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva - Report

The lockdown in Shanghai due to the rising COVID-19 cases has been a cause of concern for both the authorities and the citizens of the Chinese city. The lack of proper healthcare and food shortages have made life difficult for the people and the issues have even resulted in a number of protests.

However, Matthew Mitchener and Janelle Nuyts were able to brave the situation to get married in the car park of their housing compound thanks to an easing of the lockdown rules.

According to an AFP report, the ceremony took place with Nuyts dressed in a hazmat suit and blue surgical mask along with her wedding dress. The new rules allowed some people to come out of their houses and as a result, the wedding was attended by their friends who were social distancing.'

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Although the couple decided to get married in March after they found that they were expecting a baby, it was not possible as situation got worse, and the lockdown continued without an end in sight.

According to the report, Mitchener had his share of doubts about arranging the wedding in the present condition, but the couple decided to go through with it along with some of their friends.

China enforced a law that prevented foreigners to get married in the country and as a result, the wedding was officiated by a US celebrant who conducted the ceremony through a Zoom call.

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"It kind of snowballed," said Mitchener according to the AFP report. "The next thing we knew, we had a wedding dress arrive from our friend, and a wedding cake, a bouquet of flowers."

"Once I put the dress on, everything changed," the 33-year-old Nuyts added.

"We didn't really expect it was going to be so romantic."

The lockdown in Shanghai due to the rising COVID-19 cases has been a cause of concern for both the authorities and the citizens of the Chinese city. The lack of proper healthcare and food shortages have made life difficult for the people and the issues have even resulted in a number of protests.

The lockdown in Shanghai due to the rising COVID-19 cases has been a cause of concern for both the authorities and the citizens of the Chinese city. The lack of proper healthcare and food shortages have made life difficult for the people and the issues have even resulted in a number of protests. However, Matthew Mitchener and Janelle Nuyts were able to brave the situation to get married in the car park of their housing compound thanks to an easing of the lockdown rules. According to an AFP report, the ceremony took place with Nuyts dressed in a hazmat suit and blue surgical mask along with her wedding dress. The new rules allowed some people to come out of their houses and as a result, the wedding was attended by their friends who were social distancing.' Also read | COVID-19 virus 1000 times likely to spread through air than surfaces - Study Although the couple decided to get married in March after they found that they were expecting a baby, it was not possible as situation got worse, and the lockdown continued without an end in sight. According to the report, Mitchener had his share of doubts about arranging the wedding in the present condition, but the couple decided to go through with it along with some of their friends. China enforced a law that prevented foreigners to get married in the country and as a result, the wedding was officiated by a US celebrant who conducted the ceremony through a Zoom call. Also read | Finally, UK PM's party pays for scandals with setbacks in local polls "It kind of snowballed," said Mitchener according to the AFP report. "The next thing we knew, we had a wedding dress arrive from our friend, and a wedding cake, a bouquet of flowers." "Once I put the dress on, everything changed," the 33-year-old Nuyts added. "We didn't really expect it was going to be so romantic."

Shanghai couple braves COVID-19 lockdown to get married in car park of their building

A recent study, which was published in the Journal of Exposure Science &amp; Environmental Epidemiology, states that people are most likely to contract COVID-19 from air particles.

The study found that&nbsp;the chances of a person contracting the COVID-19 virus from air particles is 1000 times more than them contracting the virus from touching any surface.

According to the study, the scientists from the University of Michigan in the United States collected air and surface samples in the period between August 2020 and April 2021 from different locations around them like classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, air ducts, activity buildings and buses.

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"The risk of surface transmission was 1,000 times lower than airborne transmission," Chuanwu Xi, a professor at the University of Michigan, said according to a report on Associated Press.

"We also found that the total case number of campus was significantly higher in weeks with positive environmental samples than in non-positive weeks," Xi added in the official statement.

While carrying out tests on the collected samples, the researchers found that the positivity rate for air samples was 1.6 per cent while for the surface samples, it was 1.4 per cent.

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It also found that while the probability of infection is around 1 per 100 exposures in case of inhalation, it falls drastically to 1 in 100,000 when it affects the human body from touching a contaminated surface.

"Our results are a valuable addition to our understanding of infectious diseases and mitigation efforts during this pandemic and can help prepare us for future outbreaks of respiratory diseases with similar transmission mechanisms," said Rick Neitzel, a part of the University of Michigan study.

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A recent study, which was published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, states that people are most likely to contract COVID-19 from air particles.

A recent study, which was published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, states that people are most likely to contract COVID-19 from air particles. The study found that the chances of a person contracting the COVID-19 virus from air particles is 1000 times more than them contracting the virus from touching any surface. According to the study, the scientists from the University of Michigan in the United States collected air and surface samples in the period between August 2020 and April 2021 from different locations around them like classrooms, gyms, cafeterias, air ducts, activity buildings and buses. Also read | If Roe vs Wade is overturned, abortion pills may become the new debate "The risk of surface transmission was 1,000 times lower than airborne transmission," Chuanwu Xi, a professor at the University of Michigan, said according to a report on Associated Press. "We also found that the total case number of campus was significantly higher in weeks with positive environmental samples than in non-positive weeks," Xi added in the official statement. While carrying out tests on the collected samples, the researchers found that the positivity rate for air samples was 1.6 per cent while for the surface samples, it was 1.4 per cent. Also read | Scientists find proof of 'extraterrestrial photosynthesis'. Here's what it is, how it can help us It also found that while the probability of infection is around 1 per 100 exposures in case of inhalation, it falls drastically to 1 in 100,000 when it affects the human body from touching a contaminated surface. "Our results are a valuable addition to our understanding of infectious diseases and mitigation efforts during this pandemic and can help prepare us for future outbreaks of respiratory diseases with similar transmission mechanisms," said Rick Neitzel, a part of the University of Michigan study. WATCH | India objects to WHO's mathematics model (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19 virus 1000 times likely to spread through air than surfaces, study finds

A 72-year-old man from Bangkok in Thailand finally cremated his wife’s body after keeping it inside a coffin at his home for almost 21 years. Since the death of his wife in 2001, the retired military officer called Chan Chanwatcharakarn has kept her body in their home in the Ben Khen district.

However, according to a report on the Strait Times, Chanwatcharakarn was worried that he would die without holding a funeral for his wife and as a result, he decided to cremate her belongings with the help of a foundation. The foundation helped him in arranging for the cremation and funeral.

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According to the report, his wife died from a brain aneurysm after experiencing high blood pressure and her body was taken to Wat Chonpratarn Rangsarit in Nonthaburi to have Buddhist rites conducted. However, he did not cremate her body and kept it in a coffin instead.

&nbsp;The 72-year-old used to speak regularly with his wife’s coffin and kept the coffin completely clean.

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The Petchkasem Krungthep Foundation, which helped Chen in completing the last rites of his wife, said that his house was like a ‘storage facility’ with running water but no electricity. They also said that the woman’s body was found in a ‘dry condition’ inside the well-maintained coffin in the house.

After the cremation, the last remains were kept in an urn which Chen said that he will keep with himself till he dies. The foundation is taking care of Chen right now with volunteers giving him food and drink to the 72-year-old after helping him with the cremation of his late wife.

WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Bangkok man cremates his wife after living with her coffin for 21 years

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A 72-year-old man from Bangkok in Thailand finally cremated his wife’s body after keeping it inside a coffin at his home for almost 21 years. Since the death of his wife in 2001, the retired military officer called Chan Chanwatcharakarn has kept her body in their home in the Ben Khen district.

A 72-year-old man from Bangkok in Thailand finally cremated his wife’s body after keeping it inside a coffin at his home for almost 21 years. Since the death of his wife in 2001, the retired military officer called Chan Chanwatcharakarn has kept her body in their home in the Ben Khen district. However, according to a report on the Strait Times, Chanwatcharakarn was worried that he would die without holding a funeral for his wife and as a result, he decided to cremate her belongings with the help of a foundation. The foundation helped him in arranging for the cremation and funeral. Also read | Watch | Chinese nurse kicks elderly patient at a hospital, video causes fury According to the report, his wife died from a brain aneurysm after experiencing high blood pressure and her body was taken to Wat Chonpratarn Rangsarit in Nonthaburi to have Buddhist rites conducted. However, he did not cremate her body and kept it in a coffin instead. The 72-year-old used to speak regularly with his wife’s coffin and kept the coffin completely clean. Also read | In pics: Chinese robots that can maneuver bamboo forests without human help The Petchkasem Krungthep Foundation, which helped Chen in completing the last rites of his wife, said that his house was like a ‘storage facility’ with running water but no electricity. They also said that the woman’s body was found in a ‘dry condition’ inside the well-maintained coffin in the house. After the cremation, the last remains were kept in an urn which Chen said that he will keep with himself till he dies. The foundation is taking care of Chen right now with volunteers giving him food and drink to the 72-year-old after helping him with the cremation of his late wife. WATCH | Gravitas: Bangkok man cremates his wife after living with her coffin for 21 years

72-year-old man from Bangkok cremates his wife after living with her coffin for 21 years

In one of the biggest drug busts in recent times, the Switzerland police seized more than 500kg of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of coffee beans. The shipment was being delivered to a Nespresso plant in Romont, in the western Swiss canton of Fribourg, when it was seized by the police.

According to the official statement by the police, they were alerted by the workers at the Romont plant that the shipment of coffee beans was filled with a mysterious white powder. The police reached the pant right after the tip and analysis showed that the substance was cocaine.

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“Staff at the coffee capsule maker, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, found an undetermined white substance when they unloaded the freshly delivered sacks of coffee beans,” the Fribourg police said in their official statement according to an AFP report.

The police went on to search the entire shipment which was distributed in five shipping containers and were able to recover around 500 kg of cocaine from the entire consignment.

Following the discovery, the police established a security perimeter around the factory and the containers carrying cocaine were separated in order to stop them from contaminating the plant.

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According to the police report, the drug was most likely coming from Brazil and it was determined to be around 80 per cent pure, according to the AFP report. The amount of cocaine that was recovered from the Switzerland plant was valued at around £41 million according to its street value.

“It appears that all of the drugs were destined for the European market,” police said.

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In one of the biggest drug busts in recent times, the Switzerland police seized more than 500kg of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of coffee beans. The shipment was being delivered to a Nespresso plant in Romont, in the western Swiss canton of Fribourg, when it was seized by the police.

In one of the biggest drug busts in recent times, the Switzerland police seized more than 500kg of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of coffee beans. The shipment was being delivered to a Nespresso plant in Romont, in the western Swiss canton of Fribourg, when it was seized by the police. According to the official statement by the police, they were alerted by the workers at the Romont plant that the shipment of coffee beans was filled with a mysterious white powder. The police reached the pant right after the tip and analysis showed that the substance was cocaine. Also read | In pics: Chinese robots that can maneuver bamboo forests without human help “Staff at the coffee capsule maker, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, found an undetermined white substance when they unloaded the freshly delivered sacks of coffee beans,” the Fribourg police said in their official statement according to an AFP report. The police went on to search the entire shipment which was distributed in five shipping containers and were able to recover around 500 kg of cocaine from the entire consignment. Following the discovery, the police established a security perimeter around the factory and the containers carrying cocaine were separated in order to stop them from contaminating the plant. Also read | NASA astronaut team departs ISS to come back to Earth According to the police report, the drug was most likely coming from Brazil and it was determined to be around 80 per cent pure, according to the AFP report. The amount of cocaine that was recovered from the Switzerland plant was valued at around £41 million according to its street value. “It appears that all of the drugs were destined for the European market,” police said. WATCH | Videos on drugs, guns found on YouTube Kids application

Around 500 kg of cocaine found in shipment of coffee beans at a Nespresso plant in Switzerland

Emmanuel Macron may have defeated Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential elections, but he is not sitting on his laurels as preparations are underway for the parliamentary elections.

Macron’s party - La Republique en Marche – has decided to change its name to Renaissance ahead of the parliamentary elections which will take place in June. This is part of the party’s rebranding process as Macron look to secure a parliamentary majority in his second term in office.

The name Renaissance meant “always choosing enlightenment over obscurantism”, its secretary general, Stanislas Guérini, told a press conference in Paris according to a Reuters report.

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“Political parties have to reinvent themselves in order to continue to exist,” he added.

This will not be the first time when Macron’s party will use the name Renaissance as it was a major campaign tool for the party during the European elections in 2019. However, this time, Macron will face a tough challenge against the newly-formed alliance of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen.

According to a report in The Guardian, the change of name can also be a show of intent from Macron’s party to regain lost ground in local government – where they have not done much.

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&nbsp;“It will be a party of the people, open to citizens,” Guérini said.

The previous name ‘La Republique en Marche’ came from the political movement created by Macron back in 2016 known as En Marche! (On the Move). While serving as the economic minister, he launched his presidential bid in 2017 and the unconventional name added to his appeal.

Emmanuel Macron may have defeated Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential elections, but he is not sitting on his laurels as preparations are underway for the parliamentary elections.

Emmanuel Macron may have defeated Marine Le Pen in the 2022 French presidential elections, but he is not sitting on his laurels as preparations are underway for the parliamentary elections. Macron’s party - La Republique en Marche – has decided to change its name to Renaissance ahead of the parliamentary elections which will take place in June. This is part of the party’s rebranding process as Macron look to secure a parliamentary majority in his second term in office. The name Renaissance meant “always choosing enlightenment over obscurantism”, its secretary general, Stanislas Guérini, told a press conference in Paris according to a Reuters report. Also read | Trump wanted to launch missiles on Mexico drug lords, labs: Ex-defence secy “Political parties have to reinvent themselves in order to continue to exist,” he added. This will not be the first time when Macron’s party will use the name Renaissance as it was a major campaign tool for the party during the European elections in 2019. However, this time, Macron will face a tough challenge against the newly-formed alliance of Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen. According to a report in The Guardian, the change of name can also be a show of intent from Macron’s party to regain lost ground in local government – where they have not done much. Also read | If Roe vs Wade is overturned, abortion pills may become the new debate “It will be a party of the people, open to citizens,” Guérini said. The previous name ‘La Republique en Marche’ came from the political movement created by Macron back in 2016 known as En Marche! (On the Move). While serving as the economic minister, he launched his presidential bid in 2017 and the unconventional name added to his appeal.

Emmanuel Macron’s party changes name to ‘Renaissance’ ahead of parliamentary elections

The debate over Roe v Wade has engulfed the United States once again and with reports hinting at a possible overturn of the historic Supreme Court judgement in the coming days, Republicans lawmakers in Louisiana have come up with a bill that seeks to make abortion a ‘crime of murder’.

In the Roe v Wade judgement of 1973, the Supreme Court ruled that the access to abortion is a women’s constitutional right. Later, in 1992, the Planned Parenthood v Casey case guaranteed the right to abortion for any woman till the fetus is ‘viable outside the womb’ of the woman.

However, according to a leaked report accessed by Politico, the Supreme Court is likely to strike down the right to abortion in the United States by overturning the Roe v Wade judgement.

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Following the report, Republicans in a number of states have floored bills that launch a clear attack on abortion laws but until the official overturn, none of them can be officially implemented.

The bill, which was brought forward by Danny McCormick in Louisiana, was cleared in the House Appropriations Committee on a 7-2 vote. But McCormick believes that the bill should move forward irrespective of when the Supreme Court decides to overturn the Roe v Wade judgement.

"We can't wait on the Supreme Court," said McCormick according to The Guardian.

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The state of Louisiana already has a “trigger law” in place if Roe v Wade is overturned which will mean that doctors who perform abortions can face up to 10 years in prison. However, the new law also includes mothers and anyone helping them to be prosecuted and charged with murder.

The new bill also does not have any exemptions or special cases when it comes to prosecution.

WATCH |&nbsp;United States: Abortion pill access to be restricted?

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The debate over Roe v Wade has engulfed the United States once again and with reports hinting at a possible overturn of the historic Supreme Court judgement in the coming days, Republicans lawmakers in Louisiana have come up with a bill that seeks to make abortion a ‘crime of murder’.

The debate over Roe v Wade has engulfed the United States once again and with reports hinting at a possible overturn of the historic Supreme Court judgement in the coming days, Republicans lawmakers in Louisiana have come up with a bill that seeks to make abortion a ‘crime of murder’. In the Roe v Wade judgement of 1973, the Supreme Court ruled that the access to abortion is a women’s constitutional right. Later, in 1992, the Planned Parenthood v Casey case guaranteed the right to abortion for any woman till the fetus is ‘viable outside the womb’ of the woman. However, according to a leaked report accessed by Politico, the Supreme Court is likely to strike down the right to abortion in the United States by overturning the Roe v Wade judgement. Also read | Trump wanted to launch missiles on Mexico drug lords, labs: Ex-defence secy Following the report, Republicans in a number of states have floored bills that launch a clear attack on abortion laws but until the official overturn, none of them can be officially implemented. The bill, which was brought forward by Danny McCormick in Louisiana, was cleared in the House Appropriations Committee on a 7-2 vote. But McCormick believes that the bill should move forward irrespective of when the Supreme Court decides to overturn the Roe v Wade judgement. "We can't wait on the Supreme Court," said McCormick according to The Guardian. Also read | US: White House gets first Black, LGBTQ woman press secretary The state of Louisiana already has a “trigger law” in place if Roe v Wade is overturned which will mean that doctors who perform abortions can face up to 10 years in prison. However, the new law also includes mothers and anyone helping them to be prosecuted and charged with murder. The new bill also does not have any exemptions or special cases when it comes to prosecution. WATCH | United States: Abortion pill access to be restricted?

Louisiana lawmakers advance bill classifying abortion as 'crime of murder'

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The United States state department announced on Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes just a week ahead of his visits to Europe and Morocco where he was scheduled to hold diplomatic meetings with various important leaders.

Ned Price, the spokesperson for the state department, said that Blinken is currently suffering from mild symptoms, and he has not come in close contact with President Joe Biden in the last few days.

&nbsp;“Mr. Blinken, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, will work at home and looks forward to returning to the department and resuming his full duties and travels as soon as possible,” he told the media.

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According to a CNN report, Blinken was supposed to travel to Marrakesh on May 11 followed by a G7 meeting in Germany. However, there is no clarity on whether he will be able to travel to the meetings and all the close aids of the Secretary of State have been advised to undergo testing.

The last meeting attended by Blinken was with the Foreign Ministers Ann Linde of Sweden on Wednesday and Marcelo Ebrard of Mexico and they have been notified of the situation.

Blinken became the latest high-profile personality to test positive after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April. Earlier, two journalists also tested positive after the event. &nbsp;

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Biden also attended the event but he has tested negative after tests were conducted on Tuesday.

The State Department also confirmed that Blinken has already received the second booster shot.

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The United States state department announced on Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes just a week ahead of his visits to Europe and Morocco where he was scheduled to hold diplomatic meetings with various important leaders.

The United States state department announced on Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes just a week ahead of his visits to Europe and Morocco where he was scheduled to hold diplomatic meetings with various important leaders. Ned Price, the spokesperson for the state department, said that Blinken is currently suffering from mild symptoms, and he has not come in close contact with President Joe Biden in the last few days. “Mr. Blinken, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, will work at home and looks forward to returning to the department and resuming his full duties and travels as soon as possible,” he told the media. Also read | Russian troops fight for control of last Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol According to a CNN report, Blinken was supposed to travel to Marrakesh on May 11 followed by a G7 meeting in Germany. However, there is no clarity on whether he will be able to travel to the meetings and all the close aids of the Secretary of State have been advised to undergo testing. The last meeting attended by Blinken was with the Foreign Ministers Ann Linde of Sweden on Wednesday and Marcelo Ebrard of Mexico and they have been notified of the situation. Blinken became the latest high-profile personality to test positive after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April. Earlier, two journalists also tested positive after the event. Also read | Watch | Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes three-nation European tour Biden also attended the event but he has tested negative after tests were conducted on Tuesday. The State Department also confirmed that Blinken has already received the second booster shot. WATCH | Joe Biden warns Trump's 'Maga Movement' dangerous for United States

US secretary of state Antony Blinken tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Europe and Morocco visits

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