Assam ministers Ashok Singhal and Pijush Hazarika on Sunday visited the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, and held a series of discussions with them, sources said.

This is the third time in two days that Singhal, the Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, has met the dissidents. On Saturday, he went to the hotel twice and held discussions with Shinde and the other rebel MLAs.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while returning from the airport after assessing the flood situation in Silchar, stopped for a few minutes at Gotanagar area on the NH-37, where the Radisson Blu hotel is situated.

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His convoy stopped on the opposite side of the Radisson Blu and he greeted the journalists, who have been reporting from outside the closed gates of the hotel. He then left the place.

A source told PTI that Hazarika, the Parliament Affairs Minister of Assam, went to the hotel in the morning and was there for about two hours.

"Singhal reached the hotel around 11 am. Hazarika had left before Singhal went," he added.

Some security personnel of Hazarika waited outside when he was holding the meeting with the Shinde camp.

Singhal's SUV along with his security was seen entering the hotel after Hazarika's convoy left the place.

It is, however, not immediately known what Singhal and Hazarika discussed with the rebel Shiv Sena legislators and Independent MLAs from the western state.

Another source close to the development said that Singhal had gone to the hotel on Saturday afternoon as well as in the night and held discussions.

When contacted, Singhal confirmed to PTI that he went to the hotel on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, but declined to share details. He did not mention the Saturday night's visit.

A close associate of the minister said, "He went there to meet an MLA whom he knew."

Hazarika remained unavailable for comments.

Significantly, these meetings took place hours after 16 dissident Shiv Sena MLAs were sent disqualification notices.

The BJP, which once had an alliance with the Shiv Sena, has so far brushed its hands off from the present political turmoil in Maharashtra.

Despite sending a party MP and an MLA to receive the Maharashtra legislators at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati on June 22, Chief Minister Sarma claimed that they arrived here as guests on their own.

The Assam Police has taken over the security from the private guards of the hotel and is not allowing anyone to enter the premises.

The Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat on Saturday issued 'summons' to 16 of the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, including Shinde, seeking written replies by the evening of June 27 to the complaints seeking their disqualification.

After receiving the summons, the Shiv Sena MLAs have been huddling inside the hotel Since Sunday morning, sources said.

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"They are discussing various options to respond to the notices. The current political situation is being deliberated in the meeting," another source said.

In what seems to be an apparent bid to topple the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, dissident legislators of Shiv Sena, which heads the ruling coalition, are camping in Guwahati, around 2,700 km away.

Assam ministers Ashok Singhal and Pijush Hazarika on Sunday visited the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, and held a series of discussions with them, sources said.

Assam ministers Ashok Singhal and Pijush Hazarika on Sunday visited the luxury hotel in Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping with other MLAs from Maharashtra, and held a series of discussions with them, sources said. This is the third time in two days that Singhal, the Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, has met the dissidents. On Saturday, he went to the hotel twice and held discussions with Shinde and the other rebel MLAs. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while returning from the airport after assessing the flood situation in Silchar, stopped for a few minutes at Gotanagar area on the NH-37, where the Radisson Blu hotel is situated. Also read | What is happening in Maharashtra, India's richest state that's in political crisis? His convoy stopped on the opposite side of the Radisson Blu and he greeted the journalists, who have been reporting from outside the closed gates of the hotel. He then left the place. A source told PTI that Hazarika, the Parliament Affairs Minister of Assam, went to the hotel in the morning and was there for about two hours. "Singhal reached the hotel around 11 am. Hazarika had left before Singhal went," he added. Some security personnel of Hazarika waited outside when he was holding the meeting with the Shinde camp. Singhal's SUV along with his security was seen entering the hotel after Hazarika's convoy left the place. It is, however, not immediately known what Singhal and Hazarika discussed with the rebel Shiv Sena legislators and Independent MLAs from the western state. Another source close to the development said that Singhal had gone to the hotel on Saturday afternoon as well as in the night and held discussions. When contacted, Singhal confirmed to PTI that he went to the hotel on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, but declined to share details. He did not mention the Saturday night's visit. A close associate of the minister said, "He went there to meet an MLA whom he knew." Hazarika remained unavailable for comments. Significantly, these meetings took place hours after 16 dissident Shiv Sena MLAs were sent disqualification notices. The BJP, which once had an alliance with the Shiv Sena, has so far brushed its hands off from the present political turmoil in Maharashtra. Despite sending a party MP and an MLA to receive the Maharashtra legislators at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati on June 22, Chief Minister Sarma claimed that they arrived here as guests on their own. The Assam Police has taken over the security from the private guards of the hotel and is not allowing anyone to enter the premises. The Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat on Saturday issued 'summons' to 16 of the rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, including Shinde, seeking written replies by the evening of June 27 to the complaints seeking their disqualification. After receiving the summons, the Shiv Sena MLAs have been huddling inside the hotel Since Sunday morning, sources said. Also read | Maharashtra crisis: Another MLA joins Eknath Shinde's rebel camp "They are discussing various options to respond to the notices. The current political situation is being deliberated in the meeting," another source said. In what seems to be an apparent bid to topple the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra, dissident legislators of Shiv Sena, which heads the ruling coalition, are camping in Guwahati, around 2,700 km away.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Munich, Germany as he addressed the Indian community on Sunday (June 26). Addressing the Indian diaspora during a massive event at the Audi Dome indoor arena, PM Modi said that today's India has come out of the mentality of "it happens, it runs like this". He said that today, the nation takes a pledge to "have to do and have to do on time". PM Modi is visiting Germany to attend the G7 Summit.&nbsp;

In his address, the Indian Prime Minister said that "India is impatient, for progress, for development. India is impatient for its dreams, for the fulfilment of its dreams".&nbsp;

PM Modi praised Indian democratic values and said that democracy is in the DNA of every Indian. Targeting the Congress Party, he recalled the emergency, that was imposed 47 years ago. PM Modi called it a "black spot" in India's vibrant democracy.&nbsp;

"Forty-seven years ago, an attempt was made to hold that democracy hostage and crush it. Emergency is a black spot on India's vibrant democracy,?" Modi said.&nbsp;

"We Indians feel proud of our democracy wherever we live. Every Indian can say with pride that India is the mother of democracy," Modi added.&nbsp;

Emergency was announced in the country on June 25, 1975 when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister. It was lifted on March 21, 1977.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Munich, Germany as he addressed the Indian community on Sunday (June 26). Addressing the Indian diaspora during a massive event at the Audi Dome indoor arena, PM Modi said that today's India has come out of the mentality of "it happens, it runs like this". He said that today, the nation takes a pledge to "have to do and have to do on time". PM Modi is visiting Germany to attend the G7 Summit. In his address, the Indian Prime Minister said that "India is impatient, for progress, for development. India is impatient for its dreams, for the fulfilment of its dreams". PM Modi praised Indian democratic values and said that democracy is in the DNA of every Indian. Targeting the Congress Party, he recalled the emergency, that was imposed 47 years ago. PM Modi called it a "black spot" in India's vibrant democracy. "Forty-seven years ago, an attempt was made to hold that democracy hostage and crush it. Emergency is a black spot on India's vibrant democracy,?" Modi said. "We Indians feel proud of our democracy wherever we live. Every Indian can say with pride that India is the mother of democracy," Modi added. Emergency was announced in the country on June 25, 1975 when Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister. It was lifted on March 21, 1977. 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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A senior safety official said that at least 22 people died at a makeshift nightclub in a township in South Africa's southern city of East London on Sunday (June 26). An official informed that the victims were aged between 18 and 20 years.&nbsp;Bodies were found at the Enyobeni Tavern but the cause of death is still unclear. Media reports mentioned that several people were injured.&nbsp;

Siyanda Manana, a spokesperson for the Eastern Cape provincial health department, told news agency Reuters:&nbsp;"We are going to immediately be embarking on autopsies so we can know the probable cause of death."&nbsp;

"We are talking 22 bodies right now," Manana added.&nbsp;

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A local newspaper website, DispatchLive, reported that "bodies are lying strewn across tables, chairs and on the floor; with no obvious signs of injury".&nbsp;

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The provincial community and safety department official Unathi Binqose ruled out a stampede as the cause of death.&nbsp;

Binqose told AFP by telephone that "it's difficult to believe it's a stampede as there are no visible open wounds to those dead".&nbsp;

A police spokesman told the Newzroom Africa television channel that the "circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation". "We do not want to make any speculations at this stage," Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana said.&nbsp;

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The head of the Eastern Cape Province Oscar Mabuyane was shocked as he spoke from outside the scene. He said, "It's absolutely unbelievable, we can't understand it, losing 20 young lives just like that."&nbsp;

He condemned the "unfortunate consumption, unlimited consumption of liquor". He added, "You cant just trade in the middle of society like this and think that young people are not going to experiment."&nbsp;

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A senior safety official said that at least 22 people died at a makeshift nightclub in a township in South Africa's southern city of East London on Sunday (June 26).

A senior safety official said that at least 22 people died at a makeshift nightclub in a township in South Africa's southern city of East London on Sunday (June 26). An official informed that the victims were aged between 18 and 20 years. Bodies were found at the Enyobeni Tavern but the cause of death is still unclear. Media reports mentioned that several people were injured. Siyanda Manana, a spokesperson for the Eastern Cape provincial health department, told news agency Reuters: "We are going to immediately be embarking on autopsies so we can know the probable cause of death." "We are talking 22 bodies right now," Manana added. ALSO READ | Over 80 asylum seekers died in UK Home Office accommodation since 2020: Report A local newspaper website, DispatchLive, reported that "bodies are lying strewn across tables, chairs and on the floor; with no obvious signs of injury". Several unverified photos of the incidents were circulated on social media forums. They also showed bodies with no visible signs of wounds. The provincial community and safety department official Unathi Binqose ruled out a stampede as the cause of death. Binqose told AFP by telephone that "it's difficult to believe it's a stampede as there are no visible open wounds to those dead". A police spokesman told the Newzroom Africa television channel that the "circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation". "We do not want to make any speculations at this stage," Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana said. ALSO READ | Amidst calls for resignation, UK PM Johnson says ‘actively thinking about third term’ The head of the Eastern Cape Province Oscar Mabuyane was shocked as he spoke from outside the scene. He said, "It's absolutely unbelievable, we can't understand it, losing 20 young lives just like that." He condemned the "unfortunate consumption, unlimited consumption of liquor". He added, "You cant just trade in the middle of society like this and think that young people are not going to experiment." 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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To tighten sanctions screws on Moscow and cripple its war effort in Ukraine, the United States said Sunday (June 26) that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will ban imports of Russian gold. A formal announcement of the same is expected Tuesday when the leaders will hold their annual summit.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden said on Twitter: "Together, the G7 will announce that we will ban the import of Russian gold, a major export that rakes in tens of billions of dollars for Russia."&nbsp;

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the ban on Russian gold will "directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin's war machine."&nbsp;

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Johnson said: "Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people. We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding."&nbsp;

It is learnt that the measure was initially flagged by Britain as joint action being taken along with fellow G7 members Canada, Japan and the United States.&nbsp;

Given London's central role in the international gold trade, "this measure will have global reach, shutting the commodity out of formal international markets," Britain said.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, a senior US official said that the rest of the G7 will also join in with a formal unveiling of the sanction. "You'll see that on Tuesday. This will be a G7 principal that is articulated," said the official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;

"Gold, after energy, is the second largest export for Russia and a source of significant revenue for (President Vladimir) Putin and Russia," the US official said.&nbsp;

Russia's economy is already under huge pressure from Western sanctions against banks, energy companies, airlines, high-tech and consumer goods.&nbsp;

Now, it is understood that the choking off of the gold market will have a significant impact. According to the White House, Russia accounted for about five per cent of all gold exports in 2020 and 90 per cent of Russia's output went to G7 countries.&nbsp;

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To tighten sanctions screws on Moscow and cripple its war effort in Ukraine, the United States said Sunday (June 26) that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will ban imports of Russian gold.

To tighten sanctions screws on Moscow and cripple its war effort in Ukraine, the United States said Sunday (June 26) that the Group of Seven (G7) nations will ban imports of Russian gold. A formal announcement of the same is expected Tuesday when the leaders will hold their annual summit. US President Joe Biden said on Twitter: "Together, the G7 will announce that we will ban the import of Russian gold, a major export that rakes in tens of billions of dollars for Russia." British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the ban on Russian gold will "directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin's war machine." ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war: One dead, several wounded in missile strike on central Kyiv Johnson said: "Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people. We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding." It is learnt that the measure was initially flagged by Britain as joint action being taken along with fellow G7 members Canada, Japan and the United States. Given London's central role in the international gold trade, "this measure will have global reach, shutting the commodity out of formal international markets," Britain said. ALSO READ | 'Unity and coordination of action': G7 summit kicks off in Germany amid fears of stagflation Meanwhile, a senior US official said that the rest of the G7 will also join in with a formal unveiling of the sanction. "You'll see that on Tuesday. This will be a G7 principal that is articulated," said the official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity. "Gold, after energy, is the second largest export for Russia and a source of significant revenue for (President Vladimir) Putin and Russia," the US official said. Russia's economy is already under huge pressure from Western sanctions against banks, energy companies, airlines, high-tech and consumer goods. Now, it is understood that the choking off of the gold market will have a significant impact. According to the White House, Russia accounted for about five per cent of all gold exports in 2020 and 90 per cent of Russia's output went to G7 countries. 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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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. At least one person was killed and several were injured after a Russian missile strike hit Kyiv on Sunday (June 26). News agencies reported that Moscow has stepped up its air strikes on Ukraine for a second day amid the ongoing war. The emergency services have said that the firefighters put out a fire in a badly damaged nine-storey residential building in the central Shevchenkivskiy district. ALSO READ | 'Unity and coordination of action': G7 summit kicks off in Germany amid fears of stagflation Vitali Klitschko, who is the city's mayor, said that the first Russian strike in the capital in nearly three weeks was aimed to "intimidate Ukrainians... at the approach of the NATO summit" to be held in Madrid from June 28-30. Klitschko visited the scene of the explosion. As per a report by Reuters, up to four explosions rang out in central Kyiv in the early hours. Two more blasts were heard on the southern outskirts of the city later in the day. The United States President Joe Biden condemned the attack on Kyiv as "more of their barbarism", referring to Russia. ALSO READ | Amidst calls for resignation, UK PM Johnson says ‘actively thinking about third term’ In the aftermath, Moscow said its forces had carried out strikes against three military centres in northern and western Ukraine, including one near the border with Poland. Russia's defence ministry said that it had used high-precision weapons to strike Ukrainian army training centres in the Chernihiv, Zhytomyr and Lviv regions of Ukraine. The defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov also that Russian forces have established full control over the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk and the nearby town of Borivske. 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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FIFA&nbsp;will allow countries to select up to 26 players for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, increasing the maximum squad size by three for the November 21-December 18 tournament.

"The number of players to be included on the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26,"&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;said in a statement.&nbsp;

World football's governing body said the decision to expand squads was made "given the need to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing" of this year's competition, which will interrupt the European club season.&nbsp;

FIFA&nbsp;also took into account the "broader context of the disruptive effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on squads before and during tournaments".

UEFA adopted similar changes for Euro 2020 last year, meeting a demand from coaches who feared they could lose players due to coronavirus.

National teams had named squads of 23 players at the World Cup and European Championship ever since the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea.

Prior to that only 22 players were allowed in each squad at international tournaments.

Last week football's rules body IFAB approved the permanent use of five substitutes for all top-level matches and said teams can now name 15 substitutes on a team sheet instead of 12.

"No more than 26 people (up to 15 substitutes and 11 team officials – one of these officials must be the team doctor) will be allowed to sit on the team bench" during World Cup games,&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;said Thursday.

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FIFA will allow countries to select up to 26 players for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, increasing the maximum squad size by three for the November 21-December 18 tournament. "The number of players to be included on the final list has been increased to at least 23 and a maximum of 26," FIFA said in a statement. World football's governing body said the decision to expand squads was made "given the need to retain additional flexibility due to the unique timing" of this year's competition, which will interrupt the European club season. FIFA also took into account the "broader context of the disruptive effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on squads before and during tournaments". UEFA adopted similar changes for Euro 2020 last year, meeting a demand from coaches who feared they could lose players due to coronavirus. National teams had named squads of 23 players at the World Cup and European Championship ever since the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Prior to that only 22 players were allowed in each squad at international tournaments. Last week football's rules body IFAB approved the permanent use of five substitutes for all top-level matches and said teams can now name 15 substitutes on a team sheet instead of 12. "No more than 26 people (up to 15 substitutes and 11 team officials – one of these officials must be the team doctor) will be allowed to sit on the team bench" during World Cup games, FIFA said Thursday. 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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As the name signifies, the meaning of the "buy now, pay later" transaction is simple. It means an offer of an instalment loan at the point of purchase. The process leads to the spreading of the cost of the product(s) across several payments. But is it becoming a debt trap? Yes, UK-based research suggests it might be.&nbsp;

In a report by The Guardian, research has been published which states that almost a third of shoppers who use BNPL credit are struggling with the repayments. They said that paying back the loans has become "unmanageable" with the constant rise in the cost of living in the country.&nbsp;

As per the research, consumers are spending more through BNPL as shoppers who use this form of credit now pay off an average of 4.8 purchases. It is almost double the 2.6 purchases in February. The report mentions that the average BNPL user’s outstanding balance currently stands at £254.&nbsp;

As per the report, Barclays Bank and the debt charity StepChange have said this was "concerning". They said 30 per cent of Britons have used BNPL to buy goods. Out of the total, 31 per cent, which is almost a third, are saying that the lending had got them into problem debt.&nbsp;

The research also highlighted the retailers' side as the BNPL offer, which is a form of lending for them, is expected to account for almost a quarter of their sales by the end of this year.&nbsp;

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As the name signifies, the meaning of the "buy now, pay later" transaction is simple. It means an offer of an instalment loan at the point of purchase. The process leads to the spreading of the cost of the product(s) across several payments. But is it becoming a debt trap? Yes, UK-based research suggests it might be. In a report by The Guardian, research has been published which states that almost a third of shoppers who use BNPL credit are struggling with the repayments. They said that paying back the loans has become "unmanageable" with the constant rise in the cost of living in the country. As per the research, consumers are spending more through BNPL as shoppers who use this form of credit now pay off an average of 4.8 purchases. It is almost double the 2.6 purchases in February. The report mentions that the average BNPL user’s outstanding balance currently stands at £254. As per the report, Barclays Bank and the debt charity StepChange have said this was "concerning". They said 30 per cent of Britons have used BNPL to buy goods. Out of the total, 31 per cent, which is almost a third, are saying that the lending had got them into problem debt. The research also highlighted the retailers' side as the BNPL offer, which is a form of lending for them, is expected to account for almost a quarter of their sales by the end of this year. 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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Australia will push its mining industry to set up a register of sexual harassment perpetrators to help rein in abuse, a cabinet minister said, after a state government report detailed cases of "horrifying" and "appalling" behaviour against women.

The inquiry by mineral-rich Western Australia, home to the bulk of the country's iron ore industry, also criticised mining giants such as BHP and Rio Tinto for ignoring or overlooking unlawful and criminal behaviour.

The release of the report on Thursday followed a year-long investigation into concerns about a culture of sexism and bullying that fuelled public anger about workplace conditions last year, leading to what has been called Australia's MeToo moment..

Australia accounts for about half of the world's iron ore exports and women have long complained of sexual harassment in so-called "fly in, fly out" mining camps, temporary accommodation set up at remote mines to house workers.

"Any case of sexual harassment is one too many," said Resources Minister Madeleine King in a statement, which added that the federal government would work with Western Australia to support all 24 recommendations in the report.

"The Australian Government stands ready to help the resources sector stamp out sexual harassment, which has no place in the modern workplace," she added.

Examples cited in the report included stalking, texting of lewd material, requests for sexual favours in return for a permanent job and sexual assaults.

One woman told the inquiry how she was knocked unconscious in her accommodation hut and awoke to find her jeans and underpants around her ankles, leaving her feeling "sick, ashamed, violated, dirty and very confused".

Another told of a powerplay behaviour known as "shovelling" where iron ore would be dumped on the cab of trucks operated by women if they didn't comply with sexual requests, according to the report.

Individuals who spoke to the committee said perpetrators of serious harassment simply changed work sites or were employed with a different company, the report said.

Its 24 recommendations included having the industry consider an offender register or other options "which could operate effectively and fairly to prevent habitual sexual harassment offenders continuing to be re-employed."

It also recommended establishing a forum to document victims' historical experiences, and explore opportunities for redress, such as formal apologies and compensation. And it recommended changing laws to put the onus on companies to keep a harassment-free workplace, rather than on individuals to speak up.

Other proposals related to improved reporting of harassment, better training for workers and managers, improved accommodation and security at mine camps as well as restrictions on drinking.

CULTURE OF ABUSE

Major global miners including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue made submissions to the inquiry, most of them acknowledging that sexual harassment is rife at mining camps in Western Australia, and promising reforms.

But bullying and abuse have continued in the sector over the past 18 months.

Rio said in a statement that it would closely study the recommendations contained in the report. BHP acknowledged the report and said it was committed to creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive at all times.

Fortescue Metals Group Chief Executive Elizabeth Gaines said: "We acknowledge that some inappropriate behaviour still occurs and in line with our zero-tolerance approach to harassment, bullying, discrimination and intimidation, we will continue to encourage our team members to call out inappropriate behaviour..."

Rio published its own report in February which found that nearly 30% of women had experienced sexual harassment at work, with 21 women reporting actual or attempted rape or sexual assault.

Western Australia's mining sector employs about 150,000 people and generated A$208 billion ($143 billion) in export revenue in 2020/21.

"The recommendations are good, they had a good handle on what was happening, and they didn't let the mining industry escape responsibility," said Kerin Collins, a former worker at a "fly in, fly out" camp for BHP who testified at the inquiry.

But Collins warned that an industry register of perpetrators could be open to abuse and could detract from putting responsibility on the companies.

"That would be really devastating if a person was put on that incorrectly," Collins said by phone. "It's the regulation, and failing to regulate, the industry that needs to be looked at."

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Australia will push its mining industry to set up a register of sexual harassment perpetrators to help rein in abuse, a cabinet minister said, after a state government report detailed cases of "horrifying" and "appalling" behaviour against women. The inquiry by mineral-rich Western Australia, home to the bulk of the country's iron ore industry, also criticised mining giants such as BHP and Rio Tinto for ignoring or overlooking unlawful and criminal behaviour. The release of the report on Thursday followed a year-long investigation into concerns about a culture of sexism and bullying that fuelled public anger about workplace conditions last year, leading to what has been called Australia's MeToo moment.. Australia accounts for about half of the world's iron ore exports and women have long complained of sexual harassment in so-called "fly in, fly out" mining camps, temporary accommodation set up at remote mines to house workers. "Any case of sexual harassment is one too many," said Resources Minister Madeleine King in a statement, which added that the federal government would work with Western Australia to support all 24 recommendations in the report. "The Australian Government stands ready to help the resources sector stamp out sexual harassment, which has no place in the modern workplace," she added. Examples cited in the report included stalking, texting of lewd material, requests for sexual favours in return for a permanent job and sexual assaults. One woman told the inquiry how she was knocked unconscious in her accommodation hut and awoke to find her jeans and underpants around her ankles, leaving her feeling "sick, ashamed, violated, dirty and very confused". Another told of a powerplay behaviour known as "shovelling" where iron ore would be dumped on the cab of trucks operated by women if they didn't comply with sexual requests, according to the report. Individuals who spoke to the committee said perpetrators of serious harassment simply changed work sites or were employed with a different company, the report said. Its 24 recommendations included having the industry consider an offender register or other options "which could operate effectively and fairly to prevent habitual sexual harassment offenders continuing to be re-employed." It also recommended establishing a forum to document victims' historical experiences, and explore opportunities for redress, such as formal apologies and compensation. And it recommended changing laws to put the onus on companies to keep a harassment-free workplace, rather than on individuals to speak up. Other proposals related to improved reporting of harassment, better training for workers and managers, improved accommodation and security at mine camps as well as restrictions on drinking. CULTURE OF ABUSE Major global miners including BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue made submissions to the inquiry, most of them acknowledging that sexual harassment is rife at mining camps in Western Australia, and promising reforms. But bullying and abuse have continued in the sector over the past 18 months. Rio said in a statement that it would closely study the recommendations contained in the report. BHP acknowledged the report and said it was committed to creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive at all times. Fortescue Metals Group Chief Executive Elizabeth Gaines said: "We acknowledge that some inappropriate behaviour still occurs and in line with our zero-tolerance approach to harassment, bullying, discrimination and intimidation, we will continue to encourage our team members to call out inappropriate behaviour..." Rio published its own report in February which found that nearly 30% of women had experienced sexual harassment at work, with 21 women reporting actual or attempted rape or sexual assault. Western Australia's mining sector employs about 150,000 people and generated A$208 billion ($143 billion) in export revenue in 2020/21. "The recommendations are good, they had a good handle on what was happening, and they didn't let the mining industry escape responsibility," said Kerin Collins, a former worker at a "fly in, fly out" camp for BHP who testified at the inquiry. But Collins warned that an industry register of perpetrators could be open to abuse and could detract from putting responsibility on the companies. "That would be really devastating if a person was put on that incorrectly," Collins said by phone. "It's the regulation, and failing to regulate, the industry that needs to be looked at." 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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Richard Cottingham, nicknamed "The Torso Killer" or "The Times Square Killer" is an American serial killer and rapist who murdered a minimum of 11 young women and girls in New York and New Jersey between 1967 and 1980. He has been imprisoned for decades and is currently serving a life sentence.&nbsp;

He is now linked to a brutal Long Island cold case killing. The case of Diane Cusick's 1968 killing has gone unsolved for more than 50 years. Now, Cottingham was arraigned Wednesday on a second-degree murder charge in connection with Cusick's death.&nbsp;

However, the 75-year-old Cottingham pleaded not guilty from a hospital bed in New Jersey.&nbsp;

Cusick's family reacted to the breakthrough in the case even after decades. As quoted by CBS, Darlee Altman, the victim's daughter said, "I never thought I'd see this day. I had given up, but all these people got justice for me and for my mother."&nbsp;

Here's what is believed to have happened...

In 1968, Cusick of New Hyde Park drove to the Green Acres Mall to buy shoes. She never came home. She was a dance teacher. When she went out to buy shoes, she left her four-year-old daughter with her parents.&nbsp;

As per documents, her body was found by her father in the back seat of her car. The vehicle was parked outside a steakhouse between the mall and a drive-in movie theatre. Authorities had revealed that Cusick was brutally beaten, raped and murdered in that car. The case was not solved.&nbsp;

As per cops, they were able to collect DNA evidence at the scene as Cusick had defensive wounds. At that time, there was no DNA testing.&nbsp;

Cottingham's DNA was taken and entered into a national database in 2016. It was the time when he pleaded guilty to another murder in New Jersey.&nbsp;

As reported by US media outlets, prosecutors have said that DNA evidence left behind was retested and matched.&nbsp;

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said: "We believe this may be the oldest DNA hit to lead to a prosecution in the United States."&nbsp;

After Cottingham asked to be arraigned by video feed from the New Jersey hospital, Donnelly said that he is a "violent predator", adding, "no matter how he looks today in a hospital bed he was not always a feeble older man."&nbsp;

"He was a young 22-year-old when he committed the murder of Ms Cusick. He was strong, stronger than these women were, and he was violent," Donnelly said.&nbsp;

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Richard Cottingham, nicknamed "The Torso Killer" or "The Times Square Killer" is an American serial killer and rapist who murdered a minimum of 11 young women and girls in New York and New Jersey between 1967 and 1980. He has been imprisoned for decades and is currently serving a life sentence. He is now linked to a brutal Long Island cold case killing. The case of Diane Cusick's 1968 killing has gone unsolved for more than 50 years. Now, Cottingham was arraigned Wednesday on a second-degree murder charge in connection with Cusick's death. However, the 75-year-old Cottingham pleaded not guilty from a hospital bed in New Jersey. Cusick's family reacted to the breakthrough in the case even after decades. As quoted by CBS, Darlee Altman, the victim's daughter said, "I never thought I'd see this day. I had given up, but all these people got justice for me and for my mother." Here's what is believed to have happened... In 1968, Cusick of New Hyde Park drove to the Green Acres Mall to buy shoes. She never came home. She was a dance teacher. When she went out to buy shoes, she left her four-year-old daughter with her parents. As per documents, her body was found by her father in the back seat of her car. The vehicle was parked outside a steakhouse between the mall and a drive-in movie theatre. Authorities had revealed that Cusick was brutally beaten, raped and murdered in that car. The case was not solved. As per cops, they were able to collect DNA evidence at the scene as Cusick had defensive wounds. At that time, there was no DNA testing. Cottingham's DNA was taken and entered into a national database in 2016. It was the time when he pleaded guilty to another murder in New Jersey. As reported by US media outlets, prosecutors have said that DNA evidence left behind was retested and matched. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said: "We believe this may be the oldest DNA hit to lead to a prosecution in the United States." After Cottingham asked to be arraigned by video feed from the New Jersey hospital, Donnelly said that he is a "violent predator", adding, "no matter how he looks today in a hospital bed he was not always a feeble older man." "He was a young 22-year-old when he committed the murder of Ms Cusick. He was strong, stronger than these women were, and he was violent," Donnelly said. 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.

Richard Cottingham: Notorious 'Times Square Killer' linked to 1968 murder of Diane Cusick

While hosting the BRICS summit on Thursday (June 23), Chinese President Xi Jinping in his opening address called on the five-member grouping (China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa) to oppose&nbsp;"the abuse" of sanctions, in an apparent jibe at the United States.&nbsp;

Jinping said, "We need to encourage the international community to practice true multilateralism and uphold the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law".&nbsp;

He urged to "reject the Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation, oppose unilateral sanctions and abuse of sanctions, and reject the small circles built around hegemonism by forming one big family belonging to a community with a shared future for humanity."&nbsp;

The same thought was reiterated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who scolded the West for fomenting the global crisis.&nbsp;

Russia has been slapped with multiple economic sanctions after Russia announced the decision to invade Ukraine this year on February 24.&nbsp;

The Chinese President said to reject "small circles", it appeared to be a veiled reference to the Quad, a grouping of the US, Japan and Australia and India. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, is aimed at countering China militarily and diplomatically in the "Indo-Pacific" region, particularly in the South China Sea.&nbsp;

Apart from the Quad, Beijing has been critical of AUKUS (US, UK, Australia) alliance, alleging that it is aimed at containing China's rise.&nbsp;

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Jinping further said that the BRICS has shown resilience and vitality in the current global crisis. He said that over the past year, the world has faced multiple challenges, such as the continued spread of COVID-19, slow-paced world economic recovery and global security issues.&nbsp;

Along with Jinping and Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also took part in&nbsp;the 14th BRICS summit.&nbsp;

Xi said, "Facing the formidable and complex circumstances, BRICS countries have embraced the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, enhanced solidarity and coordination and jointly tackled the challenges."&nbsp;

"The BRICS mechanism has demonstrated resilience and vitality. BRICS cooperation has achieved sound progress and results," he said in his speech posted on the website by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.&nbsp;

BRICS nations account for more than 40 per cent of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world's gross domestic product and 16 per cent of the global trade.&nbsp;

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While hosting the BRICS summit on Thursday (June 23), Chinese President Xi Jinping in his opening address called on the five-member grouping (China, Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa) to oppose "the abuse" of sanctions, in an apparent jibe at the United States. Jinping said, "We need to encourage the international community to practice true multilateralism and uphold the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law". He urged to "reject the Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation, oppose unilateral sanctions and abuse of sanctions, and reject the small circles built around hegemonism by forming one big family belonging to a community with a shared future for humanity." The same thought was reiterated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who scolded the West for fomenting the global crisis. Russia has been slapped with multiple economic sanctions after Russia announced the decision to invade Ukraine this year on February 24. The Chinese President said to reject "small circles", it appeared to be a veiled reference to the Quad, a grouping of the US, Japan and Australia and India. Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, is aimed at countering China militarily and diplomatically in the "Indo-Pacific" region, particularly in the South China Sea. Apart from the Quad, Beijing has been critical of AUKUS (US, UK, Australia) alliance, alleging that it is aimed at containing China's rise. ALSO READ | Vladimir Putin to BRICS nations: Cooperate in face of West's 'selfish actions' WATCH | 14th BRICS Summit: Russia trying to forge closer ties with Asia × ALSO READ | BRICS summit: PM Modi says cooperation between countries can help global post-Covid recovery Jinping further said that the BRICS has shown resilience and vitality in the current global crisis. He said that over the past year, the world has faced multiple challenges, such as the continued spread of COVID-19, slow-paced world economic recovery and global security issues. Along with Jinping and Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also took part in the 14th BRICS summit. Xi said, "Facing the formidable and complex circumstances, BRICS countries have embraced the BRICS spirit of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, enhanced solidarity and coordination and jointly tackled the challenges." "The BRICS mechanism has demonstrated resilience and vitality. BRICS cooperation has achieved sound progress and results," he said in his speech posted on the website by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. BRICS nations account for more than 40 per cent of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world's gross domestic product and 16 per cent of the global trade. 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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