<p>British snack food manufacturer&nbsp;Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps.&nbsp;The debate over the nature of these bite-sized snacks has unfolded, drawing parallels with past VAT battles involving Pringles and flapjacks.</p>

<p>A British judge has declared that the company must pay VAT on its mini poppadoms, considering them more akin to crisps.&nbsp;This ruling could leave Walkers facing a hefty multimillion-pound bill, as potato snacks&nbsp;have a 20 percent VAT.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The manufacturer had contended that its Sensations Poppadoms should be exempt from the sales tax, arguing that they were not made from potatoes. It said that it is meant as a snack for dipping.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the tax tribunal, led by judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable, concluded that these "small, generally round, bite-sized objects" were crisps in everything but name.</p>

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<p>The tribunal's ruling hinged on the fact that 40 percent of the ingredients in the poppadoms were "potato-derived," including potato granules and potato starch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the judges, this potato content was "more than enough" to fall under the tax rule.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a humorous touch, the judges dismissed the idea of "nominative determinism" in snack foods.</p>

<p>“Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food Hula Hoops does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is Monster Munch generally reserved as a food for monsters," judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable said.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Similar to crisps in appearance, taste</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Unconvinced by Walkers' arguments, the judges asserted that Sensations Poppadoms were strikingly similar to potato crisps in appearance and texture.</p>

<p>“They are packaged and sold in a manner similar to potato crisps. Removing them from their packaging, we consider that their appearance and texture is similar to potato crisps.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Walkers has the right to appeal against the&nbsp;verdict.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British snack food manufacturer Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps.

British snack food manufacturer Walkers is facing quite a situation as a tax tribunal ruled that its mini poppadoms are not exempt from VAT and must be treated as crisps. The debate over the nature of these bite-sized snacks has unfolded, drawing parallels with past VAT battles involving Pringles and flapjacks. A British judge has declared that the company must pay VAT on its mini poppadoms, considering them more akin to crisps. This ruling could leave Walkers facing a hefty multimillion-pound bill, as potato snacks have a 20 percent VAT. The manufacturer had contended that its Sensations Poppadoms should be exempt from the sales tax, arguing that they were not made from potatoes. It said that it is meant as a snack for dipping. However, the tax tribunal, led by judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable, concluded that these "small, generally round, bite-sized objects" were crisps in everything but name. Also Read | German lawmakers made it EASIER to gain citizenship, dual nationality. Here's how The tribunal's ruling hinged on the fact that 40 percent of the ingredients in the poppadoms were "potato-derived," including potato granules and potato starch. According to the judges, this potato content was "more than enough" to fall under the tax rule. VIRAL VIDEO | Putin takes dip in icy waters. Here's why In a humorous touch, the judges dismissed the idea of "nominative determinism" in snack foods. “Nominative determinism is not a characteristic of snack foods: calling a snack food Hula Hoops does not mean that one could twirl that product around one’s midriff, nor is Monster Munch generally reserved as a food for monsters," judges Anne Fairpo and Sonia Gable said. Watch | US: Donald Trump mocks Nikki Haley’s first name × Similar to crisps in appearance, taste Unconvinced by Walkers' arguments, the judges asserted that Sensations Poppadoms were strikingly similar to potato crisps in appearance and texture. “They are packaged and sold in a manner similar to potato crisps. Removing them from their packaging, we consider that their appearance and texture is similar to potato crisps.” Walkers has the right to appeal against the verdict. (With inputs from agencies)

VAT-a-shocker: British court rules Walkers' Poppadoms are potato chips, to attract sales tax

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<p>Caroline Duddridge, a grandmother in Cardiff has raised the price&nbsp;for her 2023 Christmas dinner for her family due to the escalating cost of living.&nbsp;Duddridge has been hosting and charging for the dinner for seven years in a row but it is the first time she has increased the price.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Duddridge is asking three of her daughters to fork out $15.21 for a seat at the Christmas feast, up from about $12.67 last year, according to BBC Radio 5 Live.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even then,&nbsp;Duddridge is of the view that the money would not be enough to prepare a proper feast for her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I’m not sure it will, because when you buy a few bits and pieces it comes to like £30 or £40 and it’s barely a bag full,” she told the outlet.</p>

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<h2><strong>Duddridge's pricing tiers&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While the daughters have to bear the revised entry costs,&nbsp;Duddrige's two sons will be charged $19 for the Christmas celebration, unchanged from last year, The grandchildren are also expected to cough up about $3.15.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Duddridge argues that the entry price for her daughter's was too low previously and that she has brought it on par with her son's this time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I have put the girls’ prices up [this year] by £2 because I did get a bit of stick from people saying I was being sexist – not that I listen to public opinion, particularly,”&nbsp; she told BBC Radio 5 Live of the decision to charge her daughters a bit more this year.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-city-considers-legalising-drugs-for-recreation-pilot-scheme-under-pipeline-672070">Despite some people on the internet criticising&nbsp;her decision, Duddridge&nbsp;appears to stand by her 'money-making' idea.</a></p>

<p>“There were the usual trolls, but some people thought it was a really good idea – they even said they were going to adopt it themselves,” she said.</p>

<p>''The amount I charge for dinner includes electricity. It's a no brainer for me…it's the only way to go."</p>

<p>Notably, it was eight years ago in 2015 that&nbsp;Duddridge first got the idea to make guests fork out money for her turkey dinner after her husband died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, she calls up her five children and despite the complaints, manages to get money from everyone. It has become a Christmas ritual for her family,&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Caroline Duddridge, a grandmother in Cardiff has raised the price for her 2023 Christmas dinner for her family due to the escalating cost of living. Duddridge has been hosting and charging for the dinner for seven years in a row but it is the first time she has increased the price.

Caroline Duddridge, a grandmother in Cardiff has raised the price for her 2023 Christmas dinner for her family due to the escalating cost of living. Duddridge has been hosting and charging for the dinner for seven years in a row but it is the first time she has increased the price. Duddridge is asking three of her daughters to fork out $15.21 for a seat at the Christmas feast, up from about $12.67 last year, according to BBC Radio 5 Live. Even then, Duddridge is of the view that the money would not be enough to prepare a proper feast for her children and grandchildren. “I’m not sure it will, because when you buy a few bits and pieces it comes to like £30 or £40 and it’s barely a bag full,” she told the outlet. Watch | Shoplifting increases as cost of living crisis looms over the UK × Duddridge's pricing tiers While the daughters have to bear the revised entry costs, Duddrige's two sons will be charged $19 for the Christmas celebration, unchanged from last year, The grandchildren are also expected to cough up about $3.15. Duddridge argues that the entry price for her daughter's was too low previously and that she has brought it on par with her son's this time. “I have put the girls’ prices up [this year] by £2 because I did get a bit of stick from people saying I was being sexist – not that I listen to public opinion, particularly,” she told BBC Radio 5 Live of the decision to charge her daughters a bit more this year. Also read | Switzerland city considers legalising drugs for recreation, pilot scheme in pipeline Despite some people on the internet criticising her decision, Duddridge appears to stand by her 'money-making' idea. “There were the usual trolls, but some people thought it was a really good idea – they even said they were going to adopt it themselves,” she said. ''The amount I charge for dinner includes electricity. It's a no brainer for me…it's the only way to go." Notably, it was eight years ago in 2015 that Duddridge first got the idea to make guests fork out money for her turkey dinner after her husband died. Since then, she calls up her five children and despite the complaints, manages to get money from everyone. It has become a Christmas ritual for her family, (With inputs from agencies)

Grandma who charges her family money for Christmas dinner announces price hike. Know why

<p>Naana&nbsp;Oppon, the newly crowned&nbsp;British&nbsp;tumbling champion at the age of 16, heads to the Trampolining&nbsp;World&nbsp;Championships this week confident of winning a medal and encouraging more "black or girls of colour" to take up the sport. Oppon&nbsp;says she "loves seeing the&nbsp;world&nbsp;upside down" as she jumps and twists down the 25-metre (82-foot) track with only her hands and feet allowed to touch the surface.</p>

<p>"As much as you have to stay focused there is also a sense of freedom and it is great fun," she told AFP in a Zoom interview. "It comes with a lot of skills. It is a very power-based sport and that was what drew me in."</p>

<p>Oppon&nbsp;says she was a "very active girl" and aged four took up tumbling, a trampoline gymnastics discipline that falls under the aegis of the International Gymnastics Federation. Her progress has been so swift that she has been described by coaches as the sport's Usain Bolt and compared to American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles. Not surprisingly she identifies strongly with the American four-time Olympic&nbsp;gold&nbsp;medallist and says she "absolutely" hopes she can be as inspirational as Biles.</p>

<p>"In the gym, people doing tumbling specifically do not look like me, either black or people of colour. The way Biles carries herself has been a big inspiration,"&nbsp;Oppon&nbsp;said. "I think I have already definitely inspired the black community and people of colour to try tumbling out.</p>

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<p>"Anyone can join." Oppon&nbsp;accepts she could inspire even more to take it up if she were to win a medal at the&nbsp;world&nbsp;championships which take place in the English city of Birmingham from Thursday to Sunday. "I do definitely think it's realistic to win a medal in the team or individual," she said. "It would mean a lot to win a medal as it means all the hard work and sacrifices made by me and my family were worthwhile."&nbsp;Cirque du Soleil dream.</p>

<h2>Cirque du Soleil dream</h2>

<p>For&nbsp;Oppon&nbsp;to fulfil her dream, she has had to lead a life far from that of a normal teenager. "I have made quite a few sacrifices, especially my social life and hanging out with friends," she said.</p>

<p>"I have also been a little behind with schoolwork because I have been training in two gyms for the past year and a half. "However, it balances out in the end, I guess."</p>

<p>Her parents, mother Antonia and father Paul, have also sacrificed a lot by, at one point, taking two jobs each to finance expenses that amount to roughly 700 pounds ($850) a month -- as tumbling does not receive the funding from the lottery that Olympic sports do. However, supermarket worker Antonia gave up one of her jobs so she could drive&nbsp;Oppon&nbsp;to one of the gyms that is quite a distance from their home.</p>

<p>Paul still works two jobs and&nbsp;Oppon&nbsp;says her sister is also supportive of her pursuit of her goal. The&nbsp;British&nbsp;title in September therefore made her proud that she had repaid their time and efforts.</p>

<p>"I am very, very proud of myself as it was not really what I expected to do," she said. "I was really just hoping to do my best but I did even better than that and came out on top.</p>

<p>"It was a very nice outcome." As it turns out she was not so far behind in her schoolwork and despite being "very, very nervous" about her GCSE exams she got "very good" results.</p>

<p>Oppon&nbsp;says while she is focused on her sport, the worlds are the pinnacle for her discipline as it is not part of the trampolining category at the Olympics -- she also has an eye on what is to come after school. Further down the line, she envisages "learning sign language" and either being a sports physiotherapist or a sports psychologist -- but before then a year at the circus appeals, but no ordinary one.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would like to take a year off after school and join Cirque du Soleil," she said. "It would be a really amazing experience to be part of that."After all tumbling is quite a part of it."</p>


Naana Oppon, the newly crowned British tumbling champion at the age of 16, heads to the Trampolining World Championships this week confident of winning a medal and encouraging more "black or girls of colour" to take up the sport.

Naana Oppon, the newly crowned British tumbling champion at the age of 16, heads to the Trampolining World Championships this week confident of winning a medal and encouraging more "black or girls of colour" to take up the sport. Oppon says she "loves seeing the world upside down" as she jumps and twists down the 25-metre (82-foot) track with only her hands and feet allowed to touch the surface. "As much as you have to stay focused there is also a sense of freedom and it is great fun," she told AFP in a Zoom interview. "It comes with a lot of skills. It is a very power-based sport and that was what drew me in." Oppon says she was a "very active girl" and aged four took up tumbling, a trampoline gymnastics discipline that falls under the aegis of the International Gymnastics Federation. Her progress has been so swift that she has been described by coaches as the sport's Usain Bolt and compared to American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles. Not surprisingly she identifies strongly with the American four-time Olympic gold medallist and says she "absolutely" hopes she can be as inspirational as Biles. "In the gym, people doing tumbling specifically do not look like me, either black or people of colour. The way Biles carries herself has been a big inspiration," Oppon said. "I think I have already definitely inspired the black community and people of colour to try tumbling out. Also Read: NBA: Franz Wagner's 31 points help Orlando Magic beat Washington Wizards; register eighth consecutive win "Anyone can join." Oppon accepts she could inspire even more to take it up if she were to win a medal at the world championships which take place in the English city of Birmingham from Thursday to Sunday. "I do definitely think it's realistic to win a medal in the team or individual," she said. "It would mean a lot to win a medal as it means all the hard work and sacrifices made by me and my family were worthwhile." Cirque du Soleil dream. Cirque du Soleil dream For Oppon to fulfil her dream, she has had to lead a life far from that of a normal teenager. "I have made quite a few sacrifices, especially my social life and hanging out with friends," she said. "I have also been a little behind with schoolwork because I have been training in two gyms for the past year and a half. "However, it balances out in the end, I guess." Her parents, mother Antonia and father Paul, have also sacrificed a lot by, at one point, taking two jobs each to finance expenses that amount to roughly 700 pounds ($850) a month -- as tumbling does not receive the funding from the lottery that Olympic sports do. However, supermarket worker Antonia gave up one of her jobs so she could drive Oppon to one of the gyms that is quite a distance from their home. Paul still works two jobs and Oppon says her sister is also supportive of her pursuit of her goal. The British title in September therefore made her proud that she had repaid their time and efforts. "I am very, very proud of myself as it was not really what I expected to do," she said. "I was really just hoping to do my best but I did even better than that and came out on top. "It was a very nice outcome." As it turns out she was not so far behind in her schoolwork and despite being "very, very nervous" about her GCSE exams she got "very good" results. Oppon says while she is focused on her sport, the worlds are the pinnacle for her discipline as it is not part of the trampolining category at the Olympics -- she also has an eye on what is to come after school. Further down the line, she envisages "learning sign language" and either being a sports physiotherapist or a sports psychologist -- but before then a year at the circus appeals, but no ordinary one. "I would like to take a year off after school and join Cirque du Soleil," she said. "It would be a really amazing experience to be part of that."After all tumbling is quite a part of it."

Tumbling champion Naana Oppon heads to trampolining World Championship

<p>Britain's interior minister Suella Braverman announced Saturday (Nov 4) that she will propose new legislation aiming at limiting the use of tents by homeless individuals on streets. This came as she cited concerns that some view living in tents on streets as a "lifestyle choice."</p>

<p>She said that the tents on public streets are mostly occupied by individuals from abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But we cannot allow our streets to be taken over by rows of tents occupied by people, many of them from abroad, living on the streets as a lifestyle choice," she said.</p>

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<p>While the minister teased the proposal she also claimed that the state is always there to address the issue of homelessness and support those who are genuinely forced to live on streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Braverman also voiced her apprehension that if the government didn't take action, British cities could follow the example of cities in the United States, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, where "weak policies" contributed to increased crime and drug abuse.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Government support</strong></h2>

<p>The interior minister pointed out that there are alternatives available for people who do not wish to live on the streets. She also said that the government is collaborating with local authorities to enhance support systems for homeless people.</p>

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<p>"What I want to stop, and what the law abiding majority wants us to stop, is those who cause nuisance and distress to other people by pitching tents in public spaces, aggressively begging, stealing, taking drugs, littering, and blighting our communities," Braverman added.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition criticises Braverman</strong></h2>

<p>Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the opposition Labour Party, criticised Braverman's statement, asserting that "rough sleeping is not a 'lifestyle choice'." He also attributed the rise in homelessness to the policies of the Conservative government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Homelessness charity Shelter also criticised Braverman's comments and said&nbsp;"Let's make it clear: living on the streets is not a ‘lifestyle choice’ - it is a sign of failed government policy."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government's new legislative agenda will be presented in the King's Speech on Tuesday (Nov 7).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Britain's interior minister Suella Braverman announced Saturday (Nov 4) that she will propose new legislation aiming at limiting the use of tents by homeless individuals on streets.

Britain's interior minister Suella Braverman announced Saturday (Nov 4) that she will propose new legislation aiming at limiting the use of tents by homeless individuals on streets. This came as she cited concerns that some view living in tents on streets as a "lifestyle choice." She said that the tents on public streets are mostly occupied by individuals from abroad. "But we cannot allow our streets to be taken over by rows of tents occupied by people, many of them from abroad, living on the streets as a lifestyle choice," she said. Also Read | Germany: Hamburg airport closed after man drives onto runway to create 'hostage situation' While the minister teased the proposal she also claimed that the state is always there to address the issue of homelessness and support those who are genuinely forced to live on streets. Braverman also voiced her apprehension that if the government didn't take action, British cities could follow the example of cities in the United States, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, where "weak policies" contributed to increased crime and drug abuse. Government support The interior minister pointed out that there are alternatives available for people who do not wish to live on the streets. She also said that the government is collaborating with local authorities to enhance support systems for homeless people. Also Read | Sudan shelling claims 15 lives in Khartoum as RSF makes advances in Darfur "What I want to stop, and what the law abiding majority wants us to stop, is those who cause nuisance and distress to other people by pitching tents in public spaces, aggressively begging, stealing, taking drugs, littering, and blighting our communities," Braverman added. Opposition criticises Braverman Angela Rayner, the deputy leader of the opposition Labour Party, criticised Braverman's statement, asserting that "rough sleeping is not a 'lifestyle choice'." He also attributed the rise in homelessness to the policies of the Conservative government. Watch | Turkish President denounces Israel's actions in Gaza × Homelessness charity Shelter also criticised Braverman's comments and said "Let's make it clear: living on the streets is not a ‘lifestyle choice’ - it is a sign of failed government policy." The government's new legislative agenda will be presented in the King's Speech on Tuesday (Nov 7). (With inputs from agencies)

Cannot allow tents on streets as 'lifestyle choice': UK Interior Minister Suella Braverman

<p>Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Wednesday (Oct 25) that a British police officer was handed life sentence for manipulating girls aged 10 to 16 into sending explicit images and threatening to share them. Lewis Edwards (24) admitted to 162 child sexual abuse offences. He posed as a teenage boy while talking with these girls on Snapchat app.</p>

<p>Edwards targeted more than 200 girls between 2019 and February this year.</p>

<p>Prosecutors in the case said that some of the victims even begged him to stop but he blackmailed them and demanded more images.</p>

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<p>What's more disturbing is that detectives found he possessed heavily encrypted electronic devices and even a blackmail manual. He received some of the explicit images while he was working as an officer in South Wales.</p>

<p>"The public will be as shocked and sickened as we are that such appalling offences were committed by a serving police officer," said Danny Richards, assistant chief constable of South Wales Police.</p>

<p>"He has caused significant harm to the victims, to their parents, their siblings and their wider families," Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke said.</p>

<p>"It is clear that he not only gained sexual gratification from his offending but that he also enjoyed the power and control that he had over these young girls. His reaction to their distress can properly be described as cruel and sadistic."</p>

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<p>The image of Britain's police forces has taken a hit in recent years due to major scandals. Some officers have also been convicted of murder and rape.</p>

<p>Britain's largest police force, The London Metropolitan Police, began this year to review its handling of cases against nearly 1100 of its officers, cases that were previously closed. These include allegations of sexual assault.</p>

<p>"Any sexual exploitation of young people is abhorrent and our hearts go out to the victims in this case," said a spokesperson for Snapchat as quoted by AFP.</p>

<p>The spokesperson said that the app was using technology in order to detect and prevent such abuse and made extra protections available for under-18s. These include warning about being contacted by strangers and also functionality for parents.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Wednesday (Oct 25) that a British police officer was handed life sentence for manipulating girls aged 10 to 16 into sending explicit images and threatening to share them.

Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Wednesday (Oct 25) that a British police officer was handed life sentence for manipulating girls aged 10 to 16 into sending explicit images and threatening to share them. Lewis Edwards (24) admitted to 162 child sexual abuse offences. He posed as a teenage boy while talking with these girls on Snapchat app. Edwards targeted more than 200 girls between 2019 and February this year. Prosecutors in the case said that some of the victims even begged him to stop but he blackmailed them and demanded more images. Watch | UK: Rishi Sunak completes one year in office, his popularity dips to an all-time low | Race to Power × What's more disturbing is that detectives found he possessed heavily encrypted electronic devices and even a blackmail manual. He received some of the explicit images while he was working as an officer in South Wales. "The public will be as shocked and sickened as we are that such appalling offences were committed by a serving police officer," said Danny Richards, assistant chief constable of South Wales Police. "He has caused significant harm to the victims, to their parents, their siblings and their wider families," Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke said. "It is clear that he not only gained sexual gratification from his offending but that he also enjoyed the power and control that he had over these young girls. His reaction to their distress can properly be described as cruel and sadistic." Also Read | UK: Snails take up residence in Devon postbox, feast on envelope glue The image of Britain's police forces has taken a hit in recent years due to major scandals. Some officers have also been convicted of murder and rape. Britain's largest police force, The London Metropolitan Police, began this year to review its handling of cases against nearly 1100 of its officers, cases that were previously closed. These include allegations of sexual assault. "Any sexual exploitation of young people is abhorrent and our hearts go out to the victims in this case," said a spokesperson for Snapchat as quoted by AFP. The spokesperson said that the app was using technology in order to detect and prevent such abuse and made extra protections available for under-18s. These include warning about being contacted by strangers and also functionality for parents. (With inputs from agencies)

British policeman who sexually exploited underage girls gets life in jail

<p>An ambush in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park resulted in the deaths of three people, including a British tourist. The attack, described as "cowardly," occurred as the victims were touring the park in southwestern Uganda. The victims, one of whom was a British holidaymaker yet to be identified, were travelling in a vehicle alongside a South African tourist and their Ugandan driver, identified as Eric Alyai, reported the Independent.</p>

<p>The attack took place in the early Tuesday evening (Oct 17)&nbsp;as the group's vehicle was ambushed. The vehicle was subsequently found engulfed in flames within the national park. Uganda's police shared a photo of the burning four-wheel-drive vehicle on social media platform&nbsp;X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ugandan police have said they will aggressively pursue the assailants, who are believed to be linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic rebel group with ties to ISIS.</p>

<p>The ADF was initially formed in Uganda but has been based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the late 1990s. In mid-2019, the group pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. Over the past decade, the ADF has been accused of perpetrating numerous raids and killing thousands of villagers.</p>

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<p>The police did not specify the precise location of the attack, but Queen Elizabeth National Park's western boundary extends to the shores of Lake Edward, which serves as the border between Uganda and the DRC.</p>

<p>Bashir Hangi, a spokesperson for the Uganda Wildlife Authority, told the Independent that the attack took place on a Tuesday evening. The victims included one individual from South Africa and another from the United Kingdom.</p>

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<p>In response to the incident, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated its travel advice for Uganda, advising against "all but essential travel" to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Their statement on the website further urged individuals in the park to follow local security authorities' guidance and consider leaving the area if they could do so safely.</p>

<p>Just one week before this incident, ADF fighters ambushed a truck in western Uganda, resulting in the death of at least one individual and injuries to another. President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda announced that a senior ADF commander, Meddie Nkalubo, believed to be behind suicide bombings in Kampala in 2021, was killed in an airstrike in September.</p>

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An ambush in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park resulted in the deaths of three people, including a British tourist. The attack, described as "cowardly," occurred as the victims were touring the park in southwestern Uganda.

An ambush in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park resulted in the deaths of three people, including a British tourist. The attack, described as "cowardly," occurred as the victims were touring the park in southwestern Uganda. The victims, one of whom was a British holidaymaker yet to be identified, were travelling in a vehicle alongside a South African tourist and their Ugandan driver, identified as Eric Alyai, reported the Independent. The attack took place in the early Tuesday evening (Oct 17) as the group's vehicle was ambushed. The vehicle was subsequently found engulfed in flames within the national park. Uganda's police shared a photo of the burning four-wheel-drive vehicle on social media platform X. The Ugandan police have said they will aggressively pursue the assailants, who are believed to be linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an Islamic rebel group with ties to ISIS. The ADF was initially formed in Uganda but has been based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the late 1990s. In mid-2019, the group pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. Over the past decade, the ADF has been accused of perpetrating numerous raids and killing thousands of villagers. Also read | Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine claims being put under house arrest Efforts to combat the ADF The police did not specify the precise location of the attack, but Queen Elizabeth National Park's western boundary extends to the shores of Lake Edward, which serves as the border between Uganda and the DRC. Bashir Hangi, a spokesperson for the Uganda Wildlife Authority, told the Independent that the attack took place on a Tuesday evening. The victims included one individual from South Africa and another from the United Kingdom. Also watch | Ugandan coffee farmer deploys technology to thwart effects of climate change In response to the incident, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated its travel advice for Uganda, advising against "all but essential travel" to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Their statement on the website further urged individuals in the park to follow local security authorities' guidance and consider leaving the area if they could do so safely. Just one week before this incident, ADF fighters ambushed a truck in western Uganda, resulting in the death of at least one individual and injuries to another. President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda announced that a senior ADF commander, Meddie Nkalubo, believed to be behind suicide bombings in Kampala in 2021, was killed in an airstrike in September. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The British Retail Consortium estimates the cost of theft in the sector has reached 1 billion pounds ($1.24 billion) a year and local convenience stores are reporting the highest levels of shop theft recorded in the last decade.

Shoplifting 'epidemic' grips UK; Britons turn to shoplifting & thievery

British Petroleum, or BP, which has been in disarray for many days, will finish the week without a permanent CEO and with serious questions about its future. The sudden departure of CEO Bernard Looney has sent the energy giant's board into a frenzy of activity, including a search for a replacement, a review of workers' personal ties, and an effort to reassure investors and employees that the problem is under control.

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<p>British police on Sunday charged an ex-soldier suspected of terrorism offences with unlawfully escaping from custody, after he was recaptured following four days on the run, having absconded from a London jail.</p>

<p>Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who worked in the kitchen of Wandsworth prison, slipped out on Monday morning by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck, authorities say.</p>

<p>He was recaptured in west London on Saturday while cycling alongside a canal.</p>

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<p>"A man who was arrested after escaping from HMP Wandsworth has been charged," the Metropolitan Police said. "Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 11 September."</p>

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<p>Khalife, who was discharged from the British army in May, was charged with escaping "contrary to common law" while being remanded in custody. He had been held pending trial on offences relating to terrorism and the Official Secrets Act.</p>

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British police on Sunday charged an ex-soldier suspected of terrorism offences with unlawfully escaping from custody, after he was recaptured following four days on the run, having absconded from a London jail.

British police on Sunday charged an ex-soldier suspected of terrorism offences with unlawfully escaping from custody, after he was recaptured following four days on the run, having absconded from a London jail. Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who worked in the kitchen of Wandsworth prison, slipped out on Monday morning by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery truck, authorities say. He was recaptured in west London on Saturday while cycling alongside a canal. Also Read | G20 Summit: How diplomacy of Modi's 'Bharat' pulled off African Union's inclusion "A man who was arrested after escaping from HMP Wandsworth has been charged," the Metropolitan Police said. "Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 11 September." Also Read | G20 sherpa's herculean effort: 200 hours, 300 meetings culminate in Delhi consensus Khalife, who was discharged from the British army in May, was charged with escaping "contrary to common law" while being remanded in custody. He had been held pending trial on offences relating to terrorism and the Official Secrets Act. Watch | G20 Summit 2023: How India forged consensus on declaration × He is accused of eliciting or trying to elicit information likely to be useful to a person preparing an act of terrorism while he was based at barracks in central England in 2021, and staging a bomb hoax by placing three canisters with wires on a desk. He had also been charged with obtaining information which might be "directly or indirectly useful to an enemy". The BBC has reported he was accused of gathering intelligence for Iran. 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>British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, on Sunday (September 3) vowed to “spend what it takes” to deal with the crumbling school buildings and said that the United Kingdom government will move to fix the unsafe infrastructure quickly. This comes days after more than 100 schools across England were forced to shut down over safety concerns as they were found to be made with a certain type of concrete that is prone to collapse.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Extremely quickly’</strong></h2>

<p>In interviews with the British media, on Sunday morning, Hunt said that the majority of the 104 affected schools will be able to operate largely normally. “We will spend what it takes to sort out this problem as quickly as possible,” the British finance minister told BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, the UK government issued an order to around 104 schools or “settings” &nbsp;– out of the more than 20,000 schools in England – that require urgent action after they were said to have been made with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-over-100-schools-across-england-forced-to-shut-down-after-being-made-with-raac-concrete-heres-why-631297">Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete or RAAC </a>and found to be at risk of collapse.</p>

<p>The announcement has left the institutes scrambling to make arrangements to continue teaching and angered parents as the order was issued days before the start of the autumn term, as per British media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Fear&nbsp;of asbestos amid RAAC crisis</strong></h2>

<p>During the interviews on Sunday, Hunt also admitted that the government is also in the midst of responding to the longstanding asbestos problem in schools that is believed to be present in some of the same buildings affected by the RAAC concrete. This could further complicate the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We have 22,000 schools in the country and there has been since that incident a huge programme going through this Raac/asbestos issue because we want to be absolutely sure that every child is safe,” Hunt told Sky News after being asked if parents could be confident their child would be safe.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the concrete issue&nbsp;in UK about?</strong></h2>

<p>The UK government has also come under fire as they are yet to release the list of the schools affected while British Education Secretary Gillian Keegan previously said that the affected schools would contact parents directly and that “If you don’t hear, don’t worry.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>This has also prompted demands for transparency over the extent of the consequences of RAAC in public buildings over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The RAAC is essentially a lightweight form of concrete which according to the UK government’s website was used to build roofs, schools, colleges and other buildings from the 1950s until the mid-1990s, but has since been found to be at risk of collapse.</p>

<p>It has also been described as “80 per cent air” and is said to have a lifespan of around 30 years. Shadow education secretary from the opposition Labour Party Bridget Phillipson took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, “The government has spent the summer sitting on its hands as the concrete crumbles in our schools.”<br />
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, on Sunday (September 3) vowed to “spend what it takes” to deal with the crumbling school buildings and said that the United Kingdom government will move to fix the unsafe infrastructure quickly.

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, on Sunday (September 3) vowed to “spend what it takes” to deal with the crumbling school buildings and said that the United Kingdom government will move to fix the unsafe infrastructure quickly. This comes days after more than 100 schools across England were forced to shut down over safety concerns as they were found to be made with a certain type of concrete that is prone to collapse. ‘Extremely quickly’ In interviews with the British media, on Sunday morning, Hunt said that the majority of the 104 affected schools will be able to operate largely normally. “We will spend what it takes to sort out this problem as quickly as possible,” the British finance minister told BBC. Last week, the UK government issued an order to around 104 schools or “settings” – out of the more than 20,000 schools in England – that require urgent action after they were said to have been made with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete or RAAC and found to be at risk of collapse. The announcement has left the institutes scrambling to make arrangements to continue teaching and angered parents as the order was issued days before the start of the autumn term, as per British media reports. Fear of asbestos amid RAAC crisis During the interviews on Sunday, Hunt also admitted that the government is also in the midst of responding to the longstanding asbestos problem in schools that is believed to be present in some of the same buildings affected by the RAAC concrete. This could further complicate the matter. “We have 22,000 schools in the country and there has been since that incident a huge programme going through this Raac/asbestos issue because we want to be absolutely sure that every child is safe,” Hunt told Sky News after being asked if parents could be confident their child would be safe. What is the concrete issue in UK about? The UK government has also come under fire as they are yet to release the list of the schools affected while British Education Secretary Gillian Keegan previously said that the affected schools would contact parents directly and that “If you don’t hear, don’t worry.” This has also prompted demands for transparency over the extent of the consequences of RAAC in public buildings over the weekend. The RAAC is essentially a lightweight form of concrete which according to the UK government’s website was used to build roofs, schools, colleges and other buildings from the 1950s until the mid-1990s, but has since been found to be at risk of collapse. It has also been described as “80 per cent air” and is said to have a lifespan of around 30 years. Shadow education secretary from the opposition Labour Party Bridget Phillipson took to X (formerly Twitter) and said, “The government has spent the summer sitting on its hands as the concrete crumbles in our schools.” 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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Grant Sharps has now been named as the new British defence secretary he's replacing Ben Wallace who served in this role for more than four years.

UK: Grant Shapps to exit energy ministry, to head defence ministry

In 1960, at least 21 Indian-origin women were given radioactive chapatis as a part of a British experiment in London. Most of the women had newly immigrated to London and did not speak English. One British scientist roped them into a dangerous experiment. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

Gravitas: Radioactive Rotis: Brits never treated Indians as human beings

<p>Pre-colonial India was one of the most prosperous times in Indian history and a lot is attributed to the traditional banking system involving bankers and merchants. But there were other groups who were a part of the banking system and contributed immeasurably to the prosperity of the regions they were situated in. One such group present throughout the 18<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century in India’s Bengal region was the family of the Jagat Seths.</p>

<p>For years, the family dominated the Bengal money market, provided funds for both trade and government. The Jagat Seths were in close contact with the European Companies that imported a lot of silver due to their control over the credit market and coinage of specie. Companies borrowed directly from the Seths’ agencies in Calcutta, Kasimbazar, Dhaka, Hughli, Patna, et cetera.</p>

<p>After visiting the Seths’ house in Murshidabad following the battle of Plassey, Robert Clive wrote:</p>

<p>“The city of Murshidabad is as extensive, populous and rich, as the city of London, with this difference that there are individuals in the first possessing infinitely greater property than any of the last city.”</p>

<p><b>Who were the Jagat Seths?&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>The House of the Jagat Seths’ is traced back to Manickchand, a banker who founded the house after migrating from Nagar in Marwar to Murshidabad.</p>

<p>Since its founding in 1704, the house’s financial standing and prestige in that city reached a point where the Mughal emperor bestowed on the latter the title of “Jagat Seth,” which translates to "the Banker of the World,” by the time it emerged distinct in 1722.</p>

<p>The house’s fame and fortune came during the reign of Fatechand, who passed away in 1742 after nearly thirty years of influence on Bengal’s political, economic, and commercial life. His two grandchildren, Maharaja Swaroopchand and Jagat Seth Mahtab Rai, succeeded him.</p>

<p><b>How did they rise?&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>The House of the Jagat Seth initially made their fortune by farming the Murshidabad and Dhaka mints, collecting two-thirds of the provincial tax revenue. They were later able to influence exchange and interest rates, bill-broking, and the granting of credit. By 1720, the Seth family had completely taken control of the mint farms, with the help of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan.</p>

<p>The family’s power over Bengal’s money market was so strong that everyone involved accepted the exchange rate that the house set. Fatechand was able to persuade the government to take actions and adopt regulations for the rate of money exchange that would benefit the house because to his influence over the Bengal administration, which he acquired by providing financial assistance to the Nawab.</p>

<p>Due to the lack of liquid capital for investments for all European businesses, they were compelled to borrow from the local capital market.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Jagat Seths served as their mainstay. The family was the largest lender to European businesses, and because of their control over the market, they were able to set interest rates as per their own terms.</p>

<p><b>How wealthy was their family?&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>Although the exact figure of their wealth could never be measured, the family remains well-known for their assets. The House of Jagat Seth family was often compared to the Bank of England. They performed a variety of duties for the Bengal government, including tax collection and financial management. They even produced their own coinage and worked with foreign currency, which increased their fortune.</p>

<p>Sources say that the Jagat Seth family fortune was bigger than that of the British Empire. They had assets worth at least $1 trillion in today’s value. They possessed more cash than all of England’s banks combined, according to British newspapers.</p>

<p><b>What happened to the Seths?&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>Mahtab Chand succeeded his grandfather Fateh Chand in 1744. During the reign of Alivardi Khan, Mahtab Chand and his relative Maharaja Swarup Chand had tremendous influence over the market. However, when Siraj-ud-Daula assumed authority, everything changed, and they ultimately teamed up with the British to plot against him.</p>

<p>Ultimately, the Seths lost control of their lands, and the British East India Company never repaid their loan. The 1857 uprising was the last straw. The Jagat Seths had disappeared from public eye by the 1900s. Just like the Mughals, their descendants remain a mystery.</p>


Pre-colonial India was one of the most prosperous times in Indian history and a lot is attributed to the traditional banking system involving bankers and merchants.

Pre-colonial India was one of the most prosperous times in Indian history and a lot is attributed to the traditional banking system involving bankers and merchants. But there were other groups who were a part of the banking system and contributed immeasurably to the prosperity of the regions they were situated in. One such group present throughout the 18th century in India’s Bengal region was the family of the Jagat Seths. For years, the family dominated the Bengal money market, provided funds for both trade and government. The Jagat Seths were in close contact with the European Companies that imported a lot of silver due to their control over the credit market and coinage of specie. Companies borrowed directly from the Seths’ agencies in Calcutta, Kasimbazar, Dhaka, Hughli, Patna, et cetera. After visiting the Seths’ house in Murshidabad following the battle of Plassey, Robert Clive wrote: “The city of Murshidabad is as extensive, populous and rich, as the city of London, with this difference that there are individuals in the first possessing infinitely greater property than any of the last city.” Who were the Jagat Seths? The House of the Jagat Seths’ is traced back to Manickchand, a banker who founded the house after migrating from Nagar in Marwar to Murshidabad. Since its founding in 1704, the house’s financial standing and prestige in that city reached a point where the Mughal emperor bestowed on the latter the title of “Jagat Seth,” which translates to "the Banker of the World,” by the time it emerged distinct in 1722. The house’s fame and fortune came during the reign of Fatechand, who passed away in 1742 after nearly thirty years of influence on Bengal’s political, economic, and commercial life. His two grandchildren, Maharaja Swaroopchand and Jagat Seth Mahtab Rai, succeeded him. How did they rise? The House of the Jagat Seth initially made their fortune by farming the Murshidabad and Dhaka mints, collecting two-thirds of the provincial tax revenue. They were later able to influence exchange and interest rates, bill-broking, and the granting of credit. By 1720, the Seth family had completely taken control of the mint farms, with the help of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. The family’s power over Bengal’s money market was so strong that everyone involved accepted the exchange rate that the house set. Fatechand was able to persuade the government to take actions and adopt regulations for the rate of money exchange that would benefit the house because to his influence over the Bengal administration, which he acquired by providing financial assistance to the Nawab. Due to the lack of liquid capital for investments for all European businesses, they were compelled to borrow from the local capital market. The Jagat Seths served as their mainstay. The family was the largest lender to European businesses, and because of their control over the market, they were able to set interest rates as per their own terms. How wealthy was their family? Although the exact figure of their wealth could never be measured, the family remains well-known for their assets. The House of Jagat Seth family was often compared to the Bank of England. They performed a variety of duties for the Bengal government, including tax collection and financial management. They even produced their own coinage and worked with foreign currency, which increased their fortune. Sources say that the Jagat Seth family fortune was bigger than that of the British Empire. They had assets worth at least $1 trillion in today’s value. They possessed more cash than all of England’s banks combined, according to British newspapers. What happened to the Seths? Mahtab Chand succeeded his grandfather Fateh Chand in 1744. During the reign of Alivardi Khan, Mahtab Chand and his relative Maharaja Swarup Chand had tremendous influence over the market. However, when Siraj-ud-Daula assumed authority, everything changed, and they ultimately teamed up with the British to plot against him. Ultimately, the Seths lost control of their lands, and the British East India Company never repaid their loan. The 1857 uprising was the last straw. The Jagat Seths had disappeared from public eye by the 1900s. Just like the Mughals, their descendants remain a mystery.

Flashback Friday: The rise and fall of pre-colonial India’s richest family – the Jagat Seths 

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Lawyers representing the bereaved families tell a public inquiry that 80 Afghans may have been killed by British forces operating in Afghanistan between 2010 and 2013. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: 80 Afghans killed by British forces?

<p>Around 80 Afghans may have fallen victim to summary killings perpetrated by three separate British SAS units between 2010 and 2013, according to a Guardian&nbsp;report.</p>

<p>Lawyers representing the bereaved families made these startling revelations at a public inquiry.</p>

<p>It is alleged that one SAS soldier personally ended the lives of 35 Afghans during a single six-month tour, following an alleged directive to eliminate "all fighting-age males" in targeted homes, regardless of the perceived threat they posed.</p>

<h2><strong>What do the lawyers claim?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the lawyers, numerous Afghans were fatally shot after being separated from their families by SAS soldiers. Even more concerning, in five incidents, the number of individuals killed exceeded the number of weapons recovered, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding these deaths.</p>

<p>These fresh claims have come to light through a document submitted by the law firm Leigh Day to a new public inquiry investigating allegations of war crimes committed by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. The submission references concerns expressed by senior army officers at the time, including reports of a casual disregard for life. Despite these warnings, an internal review conducted in 2011 failed to bring about any changes in the patterns of killing.</p>

<p>The lawyers have documented 25 suspicious deaths between June 2011 and May 2013, including an incident where four or five Afghans lost their lives, despite the discovery of only one grenade. The intensity of the operation was so extreme that two Afghan children required urgent medical evacuation.</p>

<p>During the later stages of the UK's military presence in Helmand province, elite British SAS soldiers frequently conducted nighttime raids on family compounds in search of Taliban fighters. Despite previous estimates suggesting 54 Afghan victims attributed to a single SAS unit, the lawyers argue that the alleged offences involve a larger number of British troops and span a longer timeframe than initially suspected. The claims point to a disturbing pattern of unlawful extrajudicial killings.</p>

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<p>In 2014, the military police launched Operation Northmoor, investigating over 600 allegations of offences committed by British forces in Afghanistan, including allegations of civilian killings by the SAS. However, the operation was shut down in 2017 by government ministers and concluded in 2019, with the Ministry of Defence asserting no evidence of criminality. The lawyers argue that subsequent years saw a concerted cover-up involving senior officers, officials, and multiple inquiries. Troublingly, there are reports that special forces headquarters deleted data shortly before military police investigators arrived for an examination.</p>

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<p>The full hearings for the public inquiry are scheduled to commence in the autumn. However, the Ministry of Defence has requested that certain pieces of evidence, particularly those concerning the alleged involvement of the SAS in Afghanistan, be heard in secret. Media organisations, including The Guardian, BBC, The Times, and The Daily Mail, are challenging this request, emphasising the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of transparency.</p>

<p>The Ministry of Defence stated that it is for the inquiry, led by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, to determine the scope and conduct of its investigations. The public inquiry aims to shed light on these grave allegations and provide justice and accountability for the victims and their families.</p>

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Around 80 Afghans may have fallen victim to summary killings perpetrated by three separate British SAS units between 2010 and 2013, according to a Guardian report.

Around 80 Afghans may have fallen victim to summary killings perpetrated by three separate British SAS units between 2010 and 2013, according to a Guardian report. Lawyers representing the bereaved families made these startling revelations at a public inquiry. It is alleged that one SAS soldier personally ended the lives of 35 Afghans during a single six-month tour, following an alleged directive to eliminate "all fighting-age males" in targeted homes, regardless of the perceived threat they posed. What do the lawyers claim? According to the lawyers, numerous Afghans were fatally shot after being separated from their families by SAS soldiers. Even more concerning, in five incidents, the number of individuals killed exceeded the number of weapons recovered, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding these deaths. These fresh claims have come to light through a document submitted by the law firm Leigh Day to a new public inquiry investigating allegations of war crimes committed by SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. The submission references concerns expressed by senior army officers at the time, including reports of a casual disregard for life. Despite these warnings, an internal review conducted in 2011 failed to bring about any changes in the patterns of killing. The lawyers have documented 25 suspicious deaths between June 2011 and May 2013, including an incident where four or five Afghans lost their lives, despite the discovery of only one grenade. The intensity of the operation was so extreme that two Afghan children required urgent medical evacuation. During the later stages of the UK's military presence in Helmand province, elite British SAS soldiers frequently conducted nighttime raids on family compounds in search of Taliban fighters. Despite previous estimates suggesting 54 Afghan victims attributed to a single SAS unit, the lawyers argue that the alleged offences involve a larger number of British troops and span a longer timeframe than initially suspected. The claims point to a disturbing pattern of unlawful extrajudicial killings. Also read | Taliban govt in Afghanistan is helping US to 'end' Al-Qaeda: President Joe Biden In 2014, the military police launched Operation Northmoor, investigating over 600 allegations of offences committed by British forces in Afghanistan, including allegations of civilian killings by the SAS. However, the operation was shut down in 2017 by government ministers and concluded in 2019, with the Ministry of Defence asserting no evidence of criminality. The lawyers argue that subsequent years saw a concerted cover-up involving senior officers, officials, and multiple inquiries. Troublingly, there are reports that special forces headquarters deleted data shortly before military police investigators arrived for an examination. Also watch | Afghanistan's locust menace The full hearings for the public inquiry are scheduled to commence in the autumn. However, the Ministry of Defence has requested that certain pieces of evidence, particularly those concerning the alleged involvement of the SAS in Afghanistan, be heard in secret. Media organisations, including The Guardian, BBC, The Times, and The Daily Mail, are challenging this request, emphasising the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of transparency. The Ministry of Defence stated that it is for the inquiry, led by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, to determine the scope and conduct of its investigations. The public inquiry aims to shed light on these grave allegations and provide justice and accountability for the victims and their families. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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UK is investigating the allegations against British universities against accusations that some of them are collaborating with Iran on drones and other sensitive technologies.

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<p>The British Army has more senior officers than heavy artillery, revealed official MoD estimates.&nbsp;At the end of 2021, there were 245 people&nbsp;serving in the army, navy, and air force with the rank of one-star general or above, according to a Freedom of Information request reported by&nbsp;The Times.</p>

<p>There were 123 high-ranking commanders in the army, but only 89 AS-90 self-propelled artillery cannons.</p>

<p>There were 123 high-ranking officers in the army and 89 AS-90 self-propelled artillery arms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The RAF had 56 one-star officers compared to 26 F-35 lightning planes, while the navy had 66 persons with the rank of commodore or above compared to 20 main surface ships. The data do not include high-ranking officers who work for other military organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, NATO, the Permanent Joint Headquarters, or Defence Equipment and Support.</p>

<p>Nicholas Drummond, a defence analyst specialising in ground combat told The Times that&nbsp;the army retained so many senior officers because it still had the structure of a much larger organisation, even though troop numbers were being reduced to less than 76,000.</p>

<p>“The army constantly believes it is going to be regrown to a previous level and that’s never going to happen now,” he said.</p>

<p>He said that the navy and air force had a better balance of senior officers.</p>

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<p>“The navy and the air force tend to need the senior people because they have technical expertise,” he added.</p>

<p>“It is misleading to compare the number of people in a certain military rank with pieces of military equipment," a&nbsp;Ministry of Defence spokesman told the Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Defence requires senior ranks to carry out both operational and non-operational roles and our structure reflects the complexity of the roles we perform,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>British army losing sheen?</strong></h2>

<p>A US general allegedly told Ben Wallace,&nbsp;Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, that the British Army is no longer regarded as one of the world's top-tier combat forces,&nbsp;according to a Sky News report. Defence sources also said&nbsp;that the unnamed general allegedly&nbsp;warned the Defence Secretary, and sources also claim that he said the&nbsp;UK Armed Forces is "a service unable to protect the UK and its allies."</p>

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<p>Given the mounting security danger presented by Vladimir Putin's Russia, the unnamed general&nbsp;told Sky News that Rishi Sunak ran the risk of failing in his duty as "wartime prime minister" unless he took immediate action.</p>

<p>He continued by saying that in the aftermath of Russia's war in Ukraine, the UK's declining warfighting capabilities, which had been the result of decades of budget cuts, needed to be reversed sooner than anticipated.</p>

<p>The general is alleged to have used a word to rank a nation's military power, with tier one being thought of as a top-level power shared by the US, Russia, China, and France.&nbsp;</p>

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The British Army has more senior officers than heavy artillery, revealed official MoD estimates. At the end of 2021, there were 245 people serving in the army, navy, and air force with the rank of one-star general or above, according to a Freedom of Information request reported by The Times.

The British Army has more senior officers than heavy artillery, revealed official MoD estimates. At the end of 2021, there were 245 people serving in the army, navy, and air force with the rank of one-star general or above, according to a Freedom of Information request reported by The Times. There were 123 high-ranking commanders in the army, but only 89 AS-90 self-propelled artillery cannons. There were 123 high-ranking officers in the army and 89 AS-90 self-propelled artillery arms. The RAF had 56 one-star officers compared to 26 F-35 lightning planes, while the navy had 66 persons with the rank of commodore or above compared to 20 main surface ships. The data do not include high-ranking officers who work for other military organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, NATO, the Permanent Joint Headquarters, or Defence Equipment and Support. Nicholas Drummond, a defence analyst specialising in ground combat told The Times that the army retained so many senior officers because it still had the structure of a much larger organisation, even though troop numbers were being reduced to less than 76,000. “The army constantly believes it is going to be regrown to a previous level and that’s never going to happen now,” he said. He said that the navy and air force had a better balance of senior officers. ALSO READ | British man receives life sentence for trying to join ISIS in Syria “The navy and the air force tend to need the senior people because they have technical expertise,” he added. “It is misleading to compare the number of people in a certain military rank with pieces of military equipment," a Ministry of Defence spokesman told the Times. “Defence requires senior ranks to carry out both operational and non-operational roles and our structure reflects the complexity of the roles we perform,” he added. British army losing sheen? A US general allegedly told Ben Wallace, Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, that the British Army is no longer regarded as one of the world's top-tier combat forces, according to a Sky News report. Defence sources also said that the unnamed general allegedly warned the Defence Secretary, and sources also claim that he said the UK Armed Forces is "a service unable to protect the UK and its allies." WATCH | In British Army, high-ranking officers outnumber heavy artillery × Given the mounting security danger presented by Vladimir Putin's Russia, the unnamed general told Sky News that Rishi Sunak ran the risk of failing in his duty as "wartime prime minister" unless he took immediate action. He continued by saying that in the aftermath of Russia's war in Ukraine, the UK's declining warfighting capabilities, which had been the result of decades of budget cuts, needed to be reversed sooner than anticipated. The general is alleged to have used a word to rank a nation's military power, with tier one being thought of as a top-level power shared by the US, Russia, China, and France. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

High-ranking officers outnumber heavy artillery in British Army: Report

<p>In a disheartening state of affairs, Alaweya Rishwan, the disabled wife of an 85-year-old Brit died of starvation when the UK embassy in Sudan failed to rescue the family even though they lived just across the road and had contacted the mission multiple times calling for help, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The London hotel owner Abdalla Sholgami and his&nbsp;wife apparently requested the UK embassy in Sudan to fly them to the airfield from where the evacuation flights were departing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not only the embassy did not provide any help to the couple, but it also urged them to make it to the airfield on their own. The airfield, as per reports, was 40km (25 miles) outside Khartou, the capital city that has seen intense fighting in the recent past as the rival factions, the Sudanese army and the paramilitary forces, remain engaged in a power struggle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even since the conflict broke out on 15 April, the family started making calls to the embassy for support in evacuation. Their calls went unheard as Britain's Army and Royal Air Force continued with the evacuation of the UK's diplomatic staff from conflict-ridden Sudan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When the situation saw no change and Sholgami's wife was starving and had no water to drink, the husband had to make a decision to go find help for her. But instead of finding help, he came under gunfire and was shot a total of three times. After being taken&nbsp;to a family member's house in another part of Khartoum, Sholgami survived however the sniper shooting inflicted&nbsp;him with injuries on his hand, chest, and lower back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The family continued to seek support from the UK embassy but unfortunately, Sholgami's wife was found dead by an official from a Turkish embassy and her body still remains at the house.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sholgami's granddaughter, Azhaar, said, "I was informed they had 100 troops who came and evacuated their staff. They could not cross the road? I'm still very disappointed in them."</p>

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<p>"What happened to my grandparents was a crime against humanity, not only by the RSF, not only by the [Sudanese army], but by the British embassy, because they were the only ones that could have prevented this from happening to my grandparents," Azhaar told BBC.</p>

<h2><strong>'Extremely sad', says UK embassy</strong> &nbsp;</h2>

<p>The UK embassy told BBC that the demise was "extremely sad". "Our ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited and we cannot provide in-person support within Sudan," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rival factions in Sudan continue to clash despite the ceasefire in the capital city of Khartoum, on Wednesday (May 24), reported Reuters citing residents. This comes amid fears that the fighting could break the fragile United States-Saudi Arabia brokered weeklong ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, the International Organization for Migration (IMO) said that more than a million people have been displaced within the country since the fighting began over a month ago.&nbsp;</p>

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In a disheartening state of affairs, Alaweya Rishwan, the disabled wife of an 85-year-old Brit died of starvation when the UK embassy in Sudan failed to rescue the family even though they lived just across the road and had contacted the mission multiple times calling for help, as per reports.

In a disheartening state of affairs, Alaweya Rishwan, the disabled wife of an 85-year-old Brit died of starvation when the UK embassy in Sudan failed to rescue the family even though they lived just across the road and had contacted the mission multiple times calling for help, as per reports. The London hotel owner Abdalla Sholgami and his wife apparently requested the UK embassy in Sudan to fly them to the airfield from where the evacuation flights were departing. Also Read | 11-year-old black boy shot in chest by Mississippi police he called for help Not only the embassy did not provide any help to the couple, but it also urged them to make it to the airfield on their own. The airfield, as per reports, was 40km (25 miles) outside Khartou, the capital city that has seen intense fighting in the recent past as the rival factions, the Sudanese army and the paramilitary forces, remain engaged in a power struggle. Even since the conflict broke out on 15 April, the family started making calls to the embassy for support in evacuation. Their calls went unheard as Britain's Army and Royal Air Force continued with the evacuation of the UK's diplomatic staff from conflict-ridden Sudan. Also Read | Imran, his loyalists orchestrated May 9 violence: Intel report When the situation saw no change and Sholgami's wife was starving and had no water to drink, the husband had to make a decision to go find help for her. But instead of finding help, he came under gunfire and was shot a total of three times. After being taken to a family member's house in another part of Khartoum, Sholgami survived however the sniper shooting inflicted him with injuries on his hand, chest, and lower back. The family continued to seek support from the UK embassy but unfortunately, Sholgami's wife was found dead by an official from a Turkish embassy and her body still remains at the house. Sholgami's granddaughter, Azhaar, said, "I was informed they had 100 troops who came and evacuated their staff. They could not cross the road? I'm still very disappointed in them." Watch | Battleground Bakhmut: Russia vs Ukraine | WION Wideangle × "What happened to my grandparents was a crime against humanity, not only by the RSF, not only by the [Sudanese army], but by the British embassy, because they were the only ones that could have prevented this from happening to my grandparents," Azhaar told BBC. 'Extremely sad', says UK embassy The UK embassy told BBC that the demise was "extremely sad". "Our ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited and we cannot provide in-person support within Sudan," it added. The rival factions in Sudan continue to clash despite the ceasefire in the capital city of Khartoum, on Wednesday (May 24), reported Reuters citing residents. This comes amid fears that the fighting could break the fragile United States-Saudi Arabia brokered weeklong ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, the International Organization for Migration (IMO) said that more than a million people have been displaced within the country since the fighting began over a month ago. 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>Imagine living an almost pain-free life with no feeling of anxiousness or fear. One would be mistaken to think the description is that of Superman, but scientists were astounded when they found such a human in flesh - 75-year-old Jo Cameron, a Scottish national who cannot feel any pain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Four years ago, Cameron made headlines after it was revealed she is one of the two people on the planet that possessed such an ability. While the discovery was a eureka moment for scientists, it came with its own set of challenges as they needed to decipher the cause behind it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fast forward now and researchers at the University College London (UCL) have figured out why the septuagenarian is unable to feel any pain. After forensically studying Cameron's superpower, they found that mutations in the FAAH-OUT gene, working at the molecular level, enabled the grandmother to escape the experience of feeling pain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The team found that FAAH-OUT mutation "turned down" the expression of the FAAH gene - associated with pain, mood and memory. It is the same mechanism that scientists associate with the ability of wounds to heal faster.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>A discovery that could have far-reaching impact</strong></h2>

<p>The findings were published in the journal "Brain" with scientists saying it was barely scratching the surface. The researchers are also of the view that their discovery might lead to the development of better painkillers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The FAAH-OUT gene is just one small corner of a vast continent, which this study has begun to map," said Dr Andrei Okorokov of UCL medicine and a senior author of the study.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think these findings will have important implications for areas of research such as wound healing, depression and more," added Okorokov.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"By understanding precisely what is happening at a molecular level, we can start to understand the biology involved and that opens up possibilities for drug discovery that could one day have far-reaching positive impacts for patients," said Professor James Cox, another lead author of the study.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><b>Cameron realised her ability late</b></h2>

<p>Cameron first realised her unique set of abilities aged 65 while seeking treatment for an issue with her hip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I didn't know anything strange was going on until I was 65. It's called the happy gene or forgetful gene. I have been annoying people by being happy and forgetful all my life — I've got an excuse now.'</p>

<p>While Cameroon did not feel any pain, the doctors, after conducting an X-ray, found that her hip had 'almost disintegrated'. They diagnosed that she had severe osteoarthritis, which lists stiff, painful joints as the symptoms.</p>

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Imagine living an almost pain-free life with no feeling of anxiousness or fear. One would be mistaken to think the description is that of Superman, but scientists were astounded when they found such a human in flesh - 75-year-old Jo Cameron, a Scottish national who cannot feel any pain.

Imagine living an almost pain-free life with no feeling of anxiousness or fear. One would be mistaken to think the description is that of Superman, but scientists were astounded when they found such a human in flesh - 75-year-old Jo Cameron, a Scottish national who cannot feel any pain. Four years ago, Cameron made headlines after it was revealed she is one of the two people on the planet that possessed such an ability. While the discovery was a eureka moment for scientists, it came with its own set of challenges as they needed to decipher the cause behind it. Fast forward now and researchers at the University College London (UCL) have figured out why the septuagenarian is unable to feel any pain. After forensically studying Cameron's superpower, they found that mutations in the FAAH-OUT gene, working at the molecular level, enabled the grandmother to escape the experience of feeling pain. The team found that FAAH-OUT mutation "turned down" the expression of the FAAH gene - associated with pain, mood and memory. It is the same mechanism that scientists associate with the ability of wounds to heal faster. WATCH | Study reveals the science behind why we find certain people attractive | Trending on WION × A discovery that could have far-reaching impact The findings were published in the journal "Brain" with scientists saying it was barely scratching the surface. The researchers are also of the view that their discovery might lead to the development of better painkillers. “The FAAH-OUT gene is just one small corner of a vast continent, which this study has begun to map," said Dr Andrei Okorokov of UCL medicine and a senior author of the study. "I think these findings will have important implications for areas of research such as wound healing, depression and more," added Okorokov. "By understanding precisely what is happening at a molecular level, we can start to understand the biology involved and that opens up possibilities for drug discovery that could one day have far-reaching positive impacts for patients," said Professor James Cox, another lead author of the study. ALSO READ | 101-year-old WWII vet 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after missing ceremony amid war Cameron realised her ability late Cameron first realised her unique set of abilities aged 65 while seeking treatment for an issue with her hip. "I didn't know anything strange was going on until I was 65. It's called the happy gene or forgetful gene. I have been annoying people by being happy and forgetful all my life — I've got an excuse now.' While Cameroon did not feel any pain, the doctors, after conducting an X-ray, found that her hip had 'almost disintegrated'. They diagnosed that she had severe osteoarthritis, which lists stiff, painful joints as the symptoms. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A National Health Service (NHS) worker has been imprisoned for five months for sending a threatening letter to Indian-origin former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.</p>

<p>In the letter, the 65-year-old had abused Patel and had also threatened to 'tear' her 'into pieces'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pooneeraj Canakiah sent the offensive letter in the month of January 2022 when Patel was still the Home Secretary.&nbsp;He was sentenced by the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London last week.</p>

<p>Canakiah, in the hope that the former UK home secretary would open the letter herself, marked it as 'personal'. However, before it could reach her, the letter was intercepted by the security staff.</p>

<p>"Your time is coming to an end, be prepared we will get you," Canakiah wrote in the letter, abusing Patel, "Be prepared, b****".</p>

<p>"If we don't get you, we will wait and wait and wait, and tear you to pieces," he threatened.</p>

<p>The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) official said that the content of the letter was grossly offensive. He further revealed that the writer was identified by forensic testing.</p>

<p>"The content of the letter was grossly offensive and abusive. Canakiah thought that he would not be caught, however, forensic analysis proved that he wrote the letter," said Senior Crown Prosecutor Lauren Doshi, from the Complex Casework Unit of the Crown Prosecution Service in London South.</p>

<p>"This conviction and sentence sends a clear message, that threats of this nature are taken very seriously and will not be tolerated. The CPS will not hesitate to prosecute such offences whenever our legal test is met," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>'Good riddance' say UK MPs after Priti Patel's resignation</strong></h2>

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<p>Analysis of the handwriting on the envelope and letter proved that Canakiah was the author.</p>

<p>On being interviewed by the police, he denied writing the letter but ultimately pleaded guilty.</p>

<p>Sentencing Canakiah to five months in prison, District Judge Briony Clarke said the letter shocked her every time she read it.</p>

<p>"It`s an attack on democracy", The Standard quoted her as saying.</p>

<p>"You sent a letter which was disgusting and threatening in nature, it was addressed to a serving MP who at the time was Home Secretary. It was vile in nature, including threats, it was offensive and vulgar," Clarke said.</p>

<p>As per the media reports, the defence said that the Canakiah "worked all through COVID and became very unwell during 2020".</p>

<p>The court was told that he suffered two heart attacks and also his mother passed away in July last year.</p>

<p>The defence further blamed his declining mental health for the offensive step he took and further added that he suffered from depression.</p>

<p>The judge, however, said that she wasn't given any proof that could support Canakiah's mental health state so he must serve his five-month prison sentence before being released on licence.</p>

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A National Health Service (NHS) worker has been imprisoned for five months for sending a threatening letter to Indian-origin former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.

A National Health Service (NHS) worker has been imprisoned for five months for sending a threatening letter to Indian-origin former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel. In the letter, the 65-year-old had abused Patel and had also threatened to 'tear' her 'into pieces'. Pooneeraj Canakiah sent the offensive letter in the month of January 2022 when Patel was still the Home Secretary. He was sentenced by the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London last week. Canakiah, in the hope that the former UK home secretary would open the letter herself, marked it as 'personal'. However, before it could reach her, the letter was intercepted by the security staff. "Your time is coming to an end, be prepared we will get you," Canakiah wrote in the letter, abusing Patel, "Be prepared, b****". "If we don't get you, we will wait and wait and wait, and tear you to pieces," he threatened. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) official said that the content of the letter was grossly offensive. He further revealed that the writer was identified by forensic testing. "The content of the letter was grossly offensive and abusive. Canakiah thought that he would not be caught, however, forensic analysis proved that he wrote the letter," said Senior Crown Prosecutor Lauren Doshi, from the Complex Casework Unit of the Crown Prosecution Service in London South. "This conviction and sentence sends a clear message, that threats of this nature are taken very seriously and will not be tolerated. The CPS will not hesitate to prosecute such offences whenever our legal test is met," she said. 'Good riddance' say UK MPs after Priti Patel's resignation Analysis of the handwriting on the envelope and letter proved that Canakiah was the author. On being interviewed by the police, he denied writing the letter but ultimately pleaded guilty. Sentencing Canakiah to five months in prison, District Judge Briony Clarke said the letter shocked her every time she read it. "It`s an attack on democracy", The Standard quoted her as saying. "You sent a letter which was disgusting and threatening in nature, it was addressed to a serving MP who at the time was Home Secretary. It was vile in nature, including threats, it was offensive and vulgar," Clarke said. As per the media reports, the defence said that the Canakiah "worked all through COVID and became very unwell during 2020". The court was told that he suffered two heart attacks and also his mother passed away in July last year. The defence further blamed his declining mental health for the offensive step he took and further added that he suffered from depression. The judge, however, said that she wasn't given any proof that could support Canakiah's mental health state so he must serve his five-month prison sentence before being released on licence. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK man jailed for sending ‘grossly offensive’ letter to British Indian ex-minister Priti Patel

<p>The names of the two British-Israeli sisters who were slain in a shooting in the occupied West Bank on Friday were revealed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Rina and Maia Dee.</p>

<p>Rina, 15, and Maia, 20, were born in London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gunmen had opened fire while overtaking their vehicle in the Jordan Valley, killing Rina and Maia while their mother Lucianne, 45, was seriously hurt. Following the shooting, their car skidded off the road.</p>

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<p>Lucianne was airlifted to a hospital in Jerusalem and is now receiving treatment there. She continues to remain in intensive care.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The family had moved to Israel about eight years ago. The father of the British-Israeli sisters, Rabbi Leo Dee, served in synagogues in Hendon, north London, and Radlett, Hertfordshire. During the time of the incident, he was in a different car. He reached at the crime scene while passing through the area. Emergency services had already reached their before Rabbi Leo Dee's arrival at&nbsp;the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the funeral of&nbsp;the deceased sisters will take place on Sunday in the Efrat settlement.</p>

<p>The gunfire attack by the Palestinians assailants came after Israel carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Days of clashes near Jerusalem's holiest shrine during the unusual confluence of Ramadan, Passover, and Easter have heightened tensions.</p>

<p>In the tweet, Netanyahu wrote, “On behalf of all the citizens of Israel, I send my condolences to the Di Mafart family for the murder of the two wonderful sisters.”</p>

<p>“In these moments, if the family is fighting for its life, and together with the entire nation of Israel, I pray for its safety, and we all send our condolences and strength to this dear family in this moment of great sorrow.”</p>

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<p>The girls’ father in a statement expressed sadness over the tragic event and said, “Some people think that a religious government will suppress minority rights and become totalitarian. But this is not a risk in Israel as religious Jews simply believe in balancing love and justice.”</p>

<p>“For our part, we have felt a warm hug of love from Jews in Israel and beyond and we are confident that justice will be done,” he added.<br />
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The names of the two British-Israeli sisters who were slain in a shooting in the occupied West Bank on Friday were revealed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Rina and Maia Dee.

The names of the two British-Israeli sisters who were slain in a shooting in the occupied West Bank on Friday were revealed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Rina and Maia Dee. Rina, 15, and Maia, 20, were born in London. Gunmen had opened fire while overtaking their vehicle in the Jordan Valley, killing Rina and Maia while their mother Lucianne, 45, was seriously hurt. Following the shooting, their car skidded off the road. Also Read | UAE envoy Abdulnasser Alshaali praises India's G20 leadership, says honoured by New Delhi's invitation Lucianne was airlifted to a hospital in Jerusalem and is now receiving treatment there. She continues to remain in intensive care. The family had moved to Israel about eight years ago. The father of the British-Israeli sisters, Rabbi Leo Dee, served in synagogues in Hendon, north London, and Radlett, Hertfordshire. During the time of the incident, he was in a different car. He reached at the crime scene while passing through the area. Emergency services had already reached their before Rabbi Leo Dee's arrival at the spot. As per reports, the funeral of the deceased sisters will take place on Sunday in the Efrat settlement. The gunfire attack by the Palestinians assailants came after Israel carried out retaliatory airstrikes on Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. Also Read | Three injured in shooting at Christiana Mall in US state of Delaware: Police Days of clashes near Jerusalem's holiest shrine during the unusual confluence of Ramadan, Passover, and Easter have heightened tensions. In the tweet, Netanyahu wrote, “On behalf of all the citizens of Israel, I send my condolences to the Di Mafart family for the murder of the two wonderful sisters.” “In these moments, if the family is fighting for its life, and together with the entire nation of Israel, I pray for its safety, and we all send our condolences and strength to this dear family in this moment of great sorrow.” World at War | Russia welcomes Finland's NATO membership with nuclear Iskander missiles × The girls’ father in a statement expressed sadness over the tragic event and said, “Some people think that a religious government will suppress minority rights and become totalitarian. But this is not a risk in Israel as religious Jews simply believe in balancing love and justice.” “For our part, we have felt a warm hug of love from Jews in Israel and beyond and we are confident that justice will be done,” he added. 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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UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman told Sky News in an interview that British-Pakistani men "rape & drug" white English girls and need to be tracked down and punished, angering a large community.

British-Pakistani men 'rape & drug' English girls, says Braverman

Under new legislation, Channel migrants would be removed from the UK, banned from future re-entry and barred from applying for British citizenship. Supporters say the PM is "getting a grip" on illegal migration. The government is expected to outline the plans on Tuesday.

UK: New bill to stop small migrants

<p>An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya.&nbsp;This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming.</p>

<p>During the investigation, the&nbsp;local supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay &amp; Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors.</p>

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<p>This is even more significant as supplies from these Kenyan farms are sent to UK's most popular brands, including PG Tips, Sainsbury's Red and&nbsp;Lipton.&nbsp;After the contents of the investigation came to light, three managers have been suspended so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not an isolated incident as Unilever faced similar allegations over a decade ago. At the time, the company launched a "zero tolerance" policy to put an end to these sexual harassment cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company also resorted to various reporting system and other measures. However, a joint investigation by BBC Africa Eye and Panorama has revealed that allegations of sexual harassment were not being acted on. Many women told BBC's Tom Odula that due to the dearth of work, they give in to the sexual demands of their bosses.</p>

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<p>In a shocking revelation, a woman said that if they do not give in to the demands of their bosses, they are deprived of their incomes.&nbsp; "I can't lose my job because I have kids," said one woman. In another ghastly revelation, a woman said a divisional manager was asked to not do her job until she agreed to have sex with him. "It is just torture; he wants to sleep with you, then you get a job," she said.</p>

<p>BBC was told by another woman that she had been infected with HIV by her supervisor as she was forced to have sex with him.&nbsp;</p>

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An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya.

An investigation by a UK media outlet has uncovered horrifying stories of dozens of women who are being subjected to sexual abuse at British-owned tea farms in Kenya. This was unearthed during an undercover investigation by BBC News Africa with the help of secret filming. During the investigation, the local supervisors on tea plantations owned by Unilever and James Finlay & Co pressurised an undercover reporter for sex. Over 70 women on these Kenyan tea farms told the media outlet that they had been sexually abused by their supervisors. Also Read | US President Joe Biden lands in Kyiv on surprise visit, announces more arms supplies for Ukraine This is even more significant as supplies from these Kenyan farms are sent to UK's most popular brands, including PG Tips, Sainsbury's Red and Lipton. After the contents of the investigation came to light, three managers have been suspended so far. This is not an isolated incident as Unilever faced similar allegations over a decade ago. At the time, the company launched a "zero tolerance" policy to put an end to these sexual harassment cases. The company also resorted to various reporting system and other measures. However, a joint investigation by BBC Africa Eye and Panorama has revealed that allegations of sexual harassment were not being acted on. Many women told BBC's Tom Odula that due to the dearth of work, they give in to the sexual demands of their bosses. Watch | Ukraine: Biden arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit In a shocking revelation, a woman said that if they do not give in to the demands of their bosses, they are deprived of their incomes. "I can't lose my job because I have kids," said one woman. In another ghastly revelation, a woman said a divisional manager was asked to not do her job until she agreed to have sex with him. "It is just torture; he wants to sleep with you, then you get a job," she said. BBC was told by another woman that she had been infected with HIV by her supervisor as she was forced to have sex with him. 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.

Undercover investigation reveals women's sexual abuse on British-owned Kenyan tea farms

British billionaire Ratcliffe intends to buy the football club Manchester United. Ratcliffe already has several sporting giants under his portfolio.

British billionaire Ratcliffe wants to buy Manchester United

<p>British Singer Ella Henderson and Olympic Swimmer Jack Burnell are engaged! Both Henderson and Burnell shared the engagement pictures on their Instagram handle. The happy faces post-engagement is a delight for the couple's fans. Henderson can be seen flaunting her engagement ring, visibly blushing while doing so. Know everything about how the couple met, British Singer Ella Henderson and Olympic Swimmer Jack Burnell's career and Henderson's net worth.&nbsp;Burnell placed 24th in the Doha World Cup. The following month, he announced his retirement from the sport, ending his attempt to compete in the postponed Tokyo Olympics. In 2020, the pair began dating.</p>

<h2><strong>Ella Henderson and Jack Burnell engagement moment</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>To share the good news, the former X Factor contestant Ella Henderson dropped numerous pictures with her fiancee on her Instagram handle. Two of these photos featured her in the post, showing off her new jewellery, which seems to be a three-stone diamond engagement ring with a cushion-cut centre stone and two pear-shaped side stones. The pair are seen with each other in the other two pictures wearing similar waffle robes and appearing relaxed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The couple is beaming sharing passionate kisses. The pictures are framed by a picture-perfect backdrop of calm seas, luscious vegetation, and towering palms. “So this happened… here’s to life with you &amp; all its adventures,” she wrote in the caption of her post. “SHE SAID YES!!! Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you…," the post by Burnell read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pop singer Ella Henderson was born on January 12, 1996. Ella Henderson's projected net worth as of 2023 is $5 Million, as per a media outlet. Through her profession, she has amassed a million-dollar empire. Ella Henderson's profession has brought in a respectable sum of money. In the United Kingdom's Tetney, Ella Henderson was born.</p>


British Singer Ella Henderson and Olympic Swimmer Jack Burnell are engaged! Both Henderson and Burnell shared the engagement pictures on their Instagram handle. The happy faces post-engagement is a delight for the couple's fans.

British Singer Ella Henderson and Olympic Swimmer Jack Burnell are engaged! Both Henderson and Burnell shared the engagement pictures on their Instagram handle. The happy faces post-engagement is a delight for the couple's fans. Henderson can be seen flaunting her engagement ring, visibly blushing while doing so. Know everything about how the couple met, British Singer Ella Henderson and Olympic Swimmer Jack Burnell's career and Henderson's net worth. Burnell placed 24th in the Doha World Cup. The following month, he announced his retirement from the sport, ending his attempt to compete in the postponed Tokyo Olympics. In 2020, the pair began dating. Ella Henderson and Jack Burnell engagement moment To share the good news, the former X Factor contestant Ella Henderson dropped numerous pictures with her fiancee on her Instagram handle. Two of these photos featured her in the post, showing off her new jewellery, which seems to be a three-stone diamond engagement ring with a cushion-cut centre stone and two pear-shaped side stones. The pair are seen with each other in the other two pictures wearing similar waffle robes and appearing relaxed. The couple is beaming sharing passionate kisses. The pictures are framed by a picture-perfect backdrop of calm seas, luscious vegetation, and towering palms. “So this happened… here’s to life with you & all its adventures,” she wrote in the caption of her post. “SHE SAID YES!!! Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you…," the post by Burnell read. Ella Henderson Net Worth Pop singer Ella Henderson was born on January 12, 1996. Ella Henderson's projected net worth as of 2023 is $5 Million, as per a media outlet. Through her profession, she has amassed a million-dollar empire. Ella Henderson's profession has brought in a respectable sum of money. In the United Kingdom's Tetney, Ella Henderson was born.

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<p>On itv's This Morning programme, Vanessa Feltz's daughter Allegra shared about her experience with the flu and the vaccine she believes saved her life as hospitalised cases increased by 40 per cent in a week. The mum of two said she did not think she has ever been so ill. "I had been vaccinated and it hit me very very hard, I felt like I was going to die." She continued saying that when "you get the flu and it hits you, it's not like anything else." "I had a very bad Covid and this was much much worse. The consultant said she was "so so so desperately ill with the vaccine&nbsp;that if I hadn't had the vaccine I suppose I might not be here," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vanessa Jane Feltz is a well-known English broadcaster and television personality. She has been featured in many TV programmes, which includes Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Big Brother, The Wright Stuff, The Big Breakfast, Vanessa, and The Vanessa Show. Vanessa Feltz after her 36-year-old daughter Allegra was hospitalised with flu, urged people to get vaccinated. She advised the people to get their vaccination saying it may “save your life”.</p>

<p>The television personality initially shared information about Allegra's failing health on Instagram where she said that Allegra had been "very unwell" and on a drip since November 17. “It’s influenza, it’s the flu bug that all the doctors warned us was probably coming this winter and she’s got a particularly virulent, horrible, horrible case of it – and guess what, she has been vaccinated,” she said.</p>

<p>Later, on Tuesday, the 60-year-old Vanessa Feltz shared an update on her daughter’s health. She spoke about Allegra's health on ITV’s This Morning where she described how Allegra became ill. Feltz stressed that her daughter was being sick a lot, leading them to think it was corona virus.</p>

<p>In order to increase awareness of the effects the flu may have on healthy individuals, Feltz told the tale of her daughter. She also advised others to be immunised if they haven't already. Since many individuals qualify for a free flu shot through the NHS, names have already been called. The vaccination is still available in most pharmacies for those who are ineligible, but they will have to pay.</p>


On itv's This Morning programme, Vanessa Feltz's daughter Allegra shared about her experience with the flu and the vaccine she believes saved her life as hospitalised cases increased by 40 per cent in a week.

On itv's This Morning programme, Vanessa Feltz's daughter Allegra shared about her experience with the flu and the vaccine she believes saved her life as hospitalised cases increased by 40 per cent in a week. The mum of two said she did not think she has ever been so ill. "I had been vaccinated and it hit me very very hard, I felt like I was going to die." She continued saying that when "you get the flu and it hits you, it's not like anything else." "I had a very bad Covid and this was much much worse. The consultant said she was "so so so desperately ill with the vaccine that if I hadn't had the vaccine I suppose I might not be here," she added. Vanessa Jane Feltz is a well-known English broadcaster and television personality. She has been featured in many TV programmes, which includes Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Big Brother, The Wright Stuff, The Big Breakfast, Vanessa, and The Vanessa Show. Vanessa Feltz after her 36-year-old daughter Allegra was hospitalised with flu, urged people to get vaccinated. She advised the people to get their vaccination saying it may “save your life”. The television personality initially shared information about Allegra's failing health on Instagram where she said that Allegra had been "very unwell" and on a drip since November 17. “It’s influenza, it’s the flu bug that all the doctors warned us was probably coming this winter and she’s got a particularly virulent, horrible, horrible case of it – and guess what, she has been vaccinated,” she said. Later, on Tuesday, the 60-year-old Vanessa Feltz shared an update on her daughter’s health. She spoke about Allegra's health on ITV’s This Morning where she described how Allegra became ill. Feltz stressed that her daughter was being sick a lot, leading them to think it was corona virus. In order to increase awareness of the effects the flu may have on healthy individuals, Feltz told the tale of her daughter. She also advised others to be immunised if they haven't already. Since many individuals qualify for a free flu shot through the NHS, names have already been called. The vaccination is still available in most pharmacies for those who are ineligible, but they will have to pay.

"I might not be here..." British TV star Vanessa Feltz's daughter talks about how dangerous flu can get

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