<p>On Tuesday, Britain's Prince Harry took the witness box to testify against the British press accusing them of intrusion and playing a 'destructive&nbsp;role' throughout his life. The Duke Of Sussex is the first member of the British royal family to appear in court in over a century in a case that he has filed again a well-known tabloid.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harry's Tuesday appearance at the High Court in London is being termed as important and historical.&nbsp;<br />
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Harry has accused the publisher of the Daily Mirror of using unlawful techniques on an 'industrial scale' to create stories about his life.<br />
In a written testimony filed to the High Court in London, Harry said "the prying eyes of the tabloids" strained his relationship with his former girlfriend Chelsy Davy. He stated that it was"the main factor" in why they decided to call it quits.<br />
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In the testimony, Harry stated that the couple met in early 2004 &nbsp;and were in an on-and-off relationship till mid-2010 untill they finally broke up. Harry and Chesly's relationship fueled the tabloid for years.<br />
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"Our relationship was long distance for the majority of the time we were together, with Chelsy and I often living in different countries, so we relied on communicating by phone a lot," Harry wrote. "We, naturally, spoke about all types of personal matters, including all aspects of our relationship and this was often through voicemail. As my girlfriend, I trusted Chelsy with the most private of information and vice versa."<br />
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Much of the case against Mirror Group Newspapers focusses on details he believed were leaked concerning his relationship with Davu. In his testimony, Harry claimed much of their private conversations throughout their relationship made their way to the newspaper. Harry said that such conversations were obtained via illicit means.&nbsp;<br />
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Harry pointed out one article that alleged Davy gave him "a tongue-lashing down the phone" for flirting with another woman at a party. Harry said the details of their phone conversations weren’t attributed to sources. He also mentioned another article that described "an emotional phone call" involving Davy.<br />
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Harry said private details about his vacations with Davy were also obtained by the press and recalled how journalists and photographers would arrive at their hotel off the coast of Mozambique before they did.<br />
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"I don’t believe that my girlfriend would ever have spoken to a passenger on a plane about our relationship," Harry noted.<br />
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"We could also never understand how private elements of our life together were finding their way into the tabloids, and so our circle of friends became smaller and smaller," said Harry. "I remember finding it very hard to trust anyone, which led to bouts of depression and paranoia."</p>

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In the process, Harry admitted he cut off ties with friends fearing that they were the sources of the leaks. The case dates from 1996 to 2011.<br />
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"I genuinely feel that in every relationship that I’ve ever had – be that with friends, girlfriends, with family or with the army, there’s always been a third party involved, namely the tabloid press," said Harry.<br />
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Harry married actress Meghan Markle in 2018. Davy is now married to Sam Cutmore Scott in 2022. They share a son together. Davy was one of the guests at Harry's wedding to Markle.&nbsp;</p>

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On Tuesday, Britain's Prince Harry took the witness box to testify against the British press accusing them of intrusion and playing a 'destructive role' throughout his life.

On Tuesday, Britain's Prince Harry took the witness box to testify against the British press accusing them of intrusion and playing a 'destructive role' throughout his life. The Duke Of Sussex is the first member of the British royal family to appear in court in over a century in a case that he has filed again a well-known tabloid. Harry's Tuesday appearance at the High Court in London is being termed as important and historical. Harry has accused the publisher of the Daily Mirror of using unlawful techniques on an 'industrial scale' to create stories about his life. In a written testimony filed to the High Court in London, Harry said "the prying eyes of the tabloids" strained his relationship with his former girlfriend Chelsy Davy. He stated that it was"the main factor" in why they decided to call it quits. In the testimony, Harry stated that the couple met in early 2004 and were in an on-and-off relationship till mid-2010 untill they finally broke up. Harry and Chesly's relationship fueled the tabloid for years. "Our relationship was long distance for the majority of the time we were together, with Chelsy and I often living in different countries, so we relied on communicating by phone a lot," Harry wrote. "We, naturally, spoke about all types of personal matters, including all aspects of our relationship and this was often through voicemail. As my girlfriend, I trusted Chelsy with the most private of information and vice versa." Much of the case against Mirror Group Newspapers focusses on details he believed were leaked concerning his relationship with Davu. In his testimony, Harry claimed much of their private conversations throughout their relationship made their way to the newspaper. Harry said that such conversations were obtained via illicit means. Harry pointed out one article that alleged Davy gave him "a tongue-lashing down the phone" for flirting with another woman at a party. Harry said the details of their phone conversations weren’t attributed to sources. He also mentioned another article that described "an emotional phone call" involving Davy. Harry said private details about his vacations with Davy were also obtained by the press and recalled how journalists and photographers would arrive at their hotel off the coast of Mozambique before they did. "I don’t believe that my girlfriend would ever have spoken to a passenger on a plane about our relationship," Harry noted. "We could also never understand how private elements of our life together were finding their way into the tabloids, and so our circle of friends became smaller and smaller," said Harry. "I remember finding it very hard to trust anyone, which led to bouts of depression and paranoia." Also see: Prince Harry's past drug use at issue in US visa case In the process, Harry admitted he cut off ties with friends fearing that they were the sources of the leaks. The case dates from 1996 to 2011. "I genuinely feel that in every relationship that I’ve ever had – be that with friends, girlfriends, with family or with the army, there’s always been a third party involved, namely the tabloid press," said Harry. Harry married actress Meghan Markle in 2018. Davy is now married to Sam Cutmore Scott in 2022. They share a son together. Davy was one of the guests at Harry's wedding to Markle. 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>Nepal on Thursday rejected a UK tabloid report claiming the emergence of a "Nepal variant" of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, categorically denying its existence in the country and urging all not to spread such disinformation.</p>

<p>UK tabloid Daily Mail on Wednesday published a story, saying a coronavirus variant that is being linked to Nepal has been found in more than 20 people in the UK and is a mutated version of the strain identified in India.</p>

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<p>Experts have alerted ministers to the new virus which has apparently also spread to several European countries, the tabloid said in a report.</p>

<p>"The report in some international media regarding the detection of the Nepal variant of coronavirus is not true,"&nbsp;Dr. Krishna Prasad Poudyal, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population told PTI.</p>

<p>There are only three variants of coronavirus, namely <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kappa-delta-who-releases-greek-nomenclature-for-covid-variants-including-ones-found-in-india-388657">Alpha, Delta and Kappa</a> found in Nepal so far, Poudyal said.<br />
The World Health Organisation too in a tweet on Thursday said it is not aware of any such variant.</p>

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<p>"WHO is not aware of any new variant of SARS-CoV-2 being detected in Nepal. The 3 confirmed variants in circulation are: Alpha (B.1.1.7), Delta (B.1.617.2) and Kappa (B.1.617.1). The predominant variant currently in circulation in Nepal is Delta (B.1.617.2)," the world health body said.</p>

<p>Reacting to the development, Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population issued a press release categorically denying the existence of any such variant in Nepal, The Himalayan Times report said.</p>

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<p>"Among the many variants of concerns as declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Alfa and Delta are the only known active strains in Nepal," the ministry said.</p>

<p>"No other variant has been known to be active in the country," it said.</p>

<p>The ministry also urged all not to spread such disinformation without acquiring adequate information and verification from relevant agencies.</p>

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<p>The news gained widespread attention in Nepal after the BBC posted a link of the news on its Twitter handle and the flow of responses to the tweet got "Nepal Variant" trending on the microblogging site throughout the day, the report said.</p>

<p>According to the Daily Mail, Nepal is currently on the UK Government's 'red list' for travel, used for countries with high infection rates, troubling variants and which lack the capacity to spot new mutant strains.</p>

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<p>Last month, India objected to the B.1.617 mutant of the novel coronavirus being termed an "Indian Variant" in media reports with the Union Health Ministry pointing out that the WHO has not used the word "Indian" for this strain in its document.</p>

<p>Nepal's Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 6,828 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 576,936. Meanwhile, 5,904 patients have been discharged after recovering from the disease in the past 24 hours. With this, 81 per cent (467,467 people) of the total infections have recovered from the disease.</p>

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<p>The total number of deaths in the country reached 7,630 after 75 people died of the disease. The ministry said there are currently 101,839 corona active patients undergoing treatment across Nepal.</p>


Nepal on Thursday rejected a UK tabloid report claiming the emergence of a "Nepal variant" of coronavirus, categorically denying its existence in the country and urging all not to spread such disinformation.

Nepal on Thursday rejected a UK tabloid report claiming the emergence of a "Nepal variant" of coronavirus, categorically denying its existence in the country and urging all not to spread such disinformation. UK tabloid Daily Mail on Wednesday published a story, saying a coronavirus variant that is being linked to Nepal has been found in more than 20 people in the UK and is a mutated version of the strain identified in India. Also Read | COVID-19 cases hotspots emerge globally as worries mount Experts have alerted ministers to the new virus which has apparently also spread to several European countries, the tabloid said in a report. "The report in some international media regarding the detection of the Nepal variant of coronavirus is not true," Dr. Krishna Prasad Poudyal, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Population told PTI. There are only three variants of coronavirus, namely Alpha, Delta and Kappa found in Nepal so far, Poudyal said. The World Health Organisation too in a tweet on Thursday said it is not aware of any such variant. WHO is not aware of any new variant of SARS-CoV-2 being detected in Nepal. The 3⃣confirmed variants in circulation are: Alpha (B.1.1.7), Delta (B.1.617.2) and Kappa (B.1.617.1). The predominant variant currently in circulation in Nepal is Delta (B.1.617.2).@mohpnep @PandavRajesh — WHO Nepal (@WHONepal) June 3, 2021 × Also Read | 'Kappa, Delta': WHO releases Greek nomenclature for Covid variants including ones found in India "WHO is not aware of any new variant of SARS-CoV-2 being detected in Nepal. The 3 confirmed variants in circulation are: Alpha (B.1.1.7), Delta (B.1.617.2) and Kappa (B.1.617.1). The predominant variant currently in circulation in Nepal is Delta (B.1.617.2)," the world health body said. Reacting to the development, Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population issued a press release categorically denying the existence of any such variant in Nepal, The Himalayan Times report said. Also Read | Nepal unveils annual budget, focus on COVID-19, economy "Among the many variants of concerns as declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Alfa and Delta are the only known active strains in Nepal," the ministry said. "No other variant has been known to be active in the country," it said. The ministry also urged all not to spread such disinformation without acquiring adequate information and verification from relevant agencies. Also Read | Nepal PM sends SOS to the world for Covid vaccines The news gained widespread attention in Nepal after the BBC posted a link of the news on its Twitter handle and the flow of responses to the tweet got "Nepal Variant" trending on the microblogging site throughout the day, the report said. According to the Daily Mail, Nepal is currently on the UK Government's 'red list' for travel, used for countries with high infection rates, troubling variants and which lack the capacity to spot new mutant strains. Also Read | UK to review its travel 'red list' in June which bars travel from countries including India Last month, India objected to the B.1.617 mutant of the novel coronavirus being termed an "Indian Variant" in media reports with the Union Health Ministry pointing out that the WHO has not used the word "Indian" for this strain in its document. Nepal's Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 6,828 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 576,936. Meanwhile, 5,904 patients have been discharged after recovering from the disease in the past 24 hours. With this, 81 per cent (467,467 people) of the total infections have recovered from the disease. Also Read | China extends Covid aid to Nepal including a million doses of vaccines The total number of deaths in the country reached 7,630 after 75 people died of the disease. The ministry said there are currently 101,839 corona active patients undergoing treatment across Nepal.

Nepal rejects UK tabloid's report claiming emergence of COVID-19 'Nepal variant'

<p>Popular UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's suicide has once again brought out the ugly side of media trial. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/celebrity-news-top-uk-tv-presenter-caroline-flack-found-dead-281004">Flack's body was found</a> at her London residence on Saturday. The popular TV host had been charged with assaulting her partner and was due to stand trial in the coming weeks.&nbsp;<br />
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Owing to her death, the Sunday's episode of 'Love Island' was cancelled. Flack was a presenter of the show. Monday's episode will be aired as per schedule, reports stated.&nbsp;<br />
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Her death has brought people top talk about media trial and how its intrusion affects celebrities.&nbsp;<br />
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Flak had been briefly arrested in December after she hit her boyfriend with a lamp in her previous home. The TV host was to appear for trial for the same case. Interestingly, her boyfriend had stated that he did not wish to press charges on her. Despite his statement, Flack was arrested and later released on bail- with the condition that she would not be in contact with her boyfriend till the trial was on.&nbsp;<br />
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The saga around her court case made Flack step down from her role as presenter of 'Love Island'. Ever since then she was reportedly suffering from depression and even taking anti-depressant pills.&nbsp;<br />
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Flack's life was constantly under media scrutiny and she often made to gossip columns of various tabloids- factors that led to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tv-star-caroline-flack-was-under-pressure-from-show-trial-management-says-after-suicide-280962">deterioration of her mental health.</a>&nbsp;<br />
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Several prominent celebrities have now spoken up about her death, condemning the media's role. Several called out for a ban on the British tabloid 'The Sun'</p>

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<p>The management team of British TV presenter&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star.</p>

<p>"In recent months&nbsp;Caroline&nbsp;had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported," said Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, which looked after the 40-year-old host.</p>

<p>"The Crown Prosecution Service should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to&nbsp;Caroline," added the statement.&nbsp;</p>


Popular UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's suicide has once again brought out the ugly side of media trial. Flack's body was found at her London residence on Saturday.

Popular UK TV presenter Caroline Flack's suicide has once again brought out the ugly side of media trial. Flack's body was found at her London residence on Saturday. The popular TV host had been charged with assaulting her partner and was due to stand trial in the coming weeks. Owing to her death, the Sunday's episode of 'Love Island' was cancelled. Flack was a presenter of the show. Monday's episode will be aired as per schedule, reports stated. Her death has brought people top talk about media trial and how its intrusion affects celebrities. Flak had been briefly arrested in December after she hit her boyfriend with a lamp in her previous home. The TV host was to appear for trial for the same case. Interestingly, her boyfriend had stated that he did not wish to press charges on her. Despite his statement, Flack was arrested and later released on bail- with the condition that she would not be in contact with her boyfriend till the trial was on. The saga around her court case made Flack step down from her role as presenter of 'Love Island'. Ever since then she was reportedly suffering from depression and even taking anti-depressant pills. Flack's life was constantly under media scrutiny and she often made to gossip columns of various tabloids- factors that led to the deterioration of her mental health. Several prominent celebrities have now spoken up about her death, condemning the media's role. Several called out for a ban on the British tabloid 'The Sun' If a celebrity dies by suicide after a massive media onslaught this is manslaughter via the press. The media love ticking boxes and doing their mental health campaigns but fail to take any accountability when they impact people’s health. — Matt Haig (@matthaig1) February 15, 2020 × Tabloids will never hold themselves accountable in any shape or form for any death. I feel very sad for those who write these terrible articles simply for clickbait and a wage at the end of the year. — Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) February 15, 2020 × #dontbuythesun — Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 15, 2020 × the sun are deleting all their old negative articles about caroline, and posting notes about suicide awareness under the ones that remain... they are truly disgusting pic.twitter.com/l5Yri2GlVb — beth ashley (@bethmayashley) February 15, 2020 × Pleasure knowing this absolute Diamond. Fuck the SCUM @TheSun pic.twitter.com/fQsDTO1xSs — Frankie Cocozza (@FrankieCocozza) February 16, 2020 × The management team of British TV presenter Caroline Flack, who committed suicide on Saturday, has accused prosecutors of pursuing a "show trial" over domestic abuse claims against the "vulnerable" star. "In recent months Caroline had been under huge pressure because of an ongoing case and potential trial which has been well reported," said Francis Ridley, of Money Talent Management, which looked after the 40-year-old host. "The Crown Prosecution Service should look at themselves today and how they pursued a show trial that was not only without merit but not in the public interest. And ultimately resulted in significant distress to Caroline," added the statement.

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