A Ferrari stolen from Austrian former racing driver Gerhard Berger after the San Marino Grand Prix in 1995 has been recovered, Britain's Metropolitan Police said Monday (Mar 4). 
 
Berger and fellow F1 star Jean Alesi lost their private cars on the same day in April 1995 to car thieves working near the circuit at Imola.

The Austrian explained that his red F512M Testarossa had disappeared from outside his hotel.

London's Metropolitan Police said they launched an investigation in January after receiving a report from Ferrari, which had carried out checks on a car being bought by a US buyer via a UK broker in 2023, that revealed it was stolen.

Officers traced the car's background within four days, finding out that it had been shipped to Japan shortly after being stolen from Berger and then brought to the UK in late 2023.

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Police then took possession of the vehicle to prevent it being exported from the UK.

"The stolen Ferrari, close to the value of £350,000 ($443,000), was missing for more than 28 years before we managed to track it down in just four days," said officer Mike Pilbeam, who led the investigation.

"We worked quickly with partners including the National Crime Agency, as well as Ferrari and international car dealerships, and this collaboration was instrumental in understanding the vehicle's background and stopping it from leaving the country," he added.

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Berger was one of the most popular drivers during his 14-season Formula One career, which began in 1984 and ended in 1997, winning 10 Grand Prix and twice finishing third in the championship while driving for Ferrari.&nbsp;

He earned a reputation as a prankster while driving at McLaren with Brazilian teammate Ayrton Senna, once filling his legendary colleague's bed with frogs.

A Ferrari stolen from Austrian former racing driver Gerhard Berger after the San Marino Grand Prix in 1995 has been recovered, Britain's Metropolitan Police said Monday (Mar 4).

A Ferrari stolen from Austrian former racing driver Gerhard Berger after the San Marino Grand Prix in 1995 has been recovered, Britain's Metropolitan Police said Monday (Mar 4). Berger and fellow F1 star Jean Alesi lost their private cars on the same day in April 1995 to car thieves working near the circuit at Imola. The Austrian explained that his red F512M Testarossa had disappeared from outside his hotel. London's Metropolitan Police said they launched an investigation in January after receiving a report from Ferrari, which had carried out checks on a car being bought by a US buyer via a UK broker in 2023, that revealed it was stolen. Officers traced the car's background within four days, finding out that it had been shipped to Japan shortly after being stolen from Berger and then brought to the UK in late 2023. Also read | Lewis Hamilton Ferrari transfer: Ex-British driver Martin Brundle compares shock move with Michael Schumacher Police then took possession of the vehicle to prevent it being exported from the UK. "The stolen Ferrari, close to the value of £350,000 ($443,000), was missing for more than 28 years before we managed to track it down in just four days," said officer Mike Pilbeam, who led the investigation. "We worked quickly with partners including the National Crime Agency, as well as Ferrari and international car dealerships, and this collaboration was instrumental in understanding the vehicle's background and stopping it from leaving the country," he added. Also read | F1 return for Vettel? Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and Vettel exchange texts amid Hamilton's replacement search Berger was one of the most popular drivers during his 14-season Formula One career, which began in 1984 and ended in 1997, winning 10 Grand Prix and twice finishing third in the championship while driving for Ferrari. He earned a reputation as a prankster while driving at McLaren with Brazilian teammate Ayrton Senna, once filling his legendary colleague's bed with frogs.

F1 star’s stolen Ferrari recovered after 28 years by UK police

Reform UK is more popular than at any point in its history, according to opinion polling, which shows 14 per cent of Britons would vote for the party if the general election was held now.

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The Tories' popularity is now lower than it has ever been, according to polling from a leading firm. New survey found that Rishi Sunak's party was polling at just 20%, the lowest level since recorded the firm’s political monitor began in 1978.

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.

"Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X.

"It is a rogue state that attacks Yemen and partners with America in sponsoring ongoing crimes against civilians in Gaza."

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The US military on Saturday confirmed that Rubymar had sunk after being hit by an anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants in February.

After the attack by the Iran-backed militant group, the crew onboard was immediately evacuated.

Rubymar was loaded with over 41,000 tonnes of fertiliser at the time it was attacked, causing an 18-mile (29km) oil slick in the sea.

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Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, foreign minister in Yemen's Aden-based government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, said in a post on X: "The sinking of the Rubymar is an environmental catastrophe that Yemen and the region have never experienced before."

"It is a new tragedy for our country and our people. Every day we pay the price for the adventures of the Houthi militia ..."

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Earlier, Yemen's Iran-backed rebel group had vowed to prevent the rescue of the leaking ship until people in the war-torn Gaza Strip were provided with access to food, water, and medicine.

“The sinking British ship might be hauled in return for delivering aid vehicles to Gaza,” Al-Houthi said on X. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted international commercial shipping since November dubbing the attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

The Houthis' strikes are forcing ships to take a longer, more expensive route around Africa, disrupting the strategically important Suez Canal shortcut that accounts for nearly 12 per cent of global maritime traffic.

The United States and Britain began launching retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in January.&nbsp;

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebel group on Sunday (March 3) said that it will continue to strike British ships in the Gulf of Aden after UK-owned vessel Rubymar sunk in the Red Sea. "Yemen will continue to sink more British ships, and any repercussions or other damages will be added to Britain's bill," Hussein al-Ezzi, deputy foreign minister in the Houthi-led government, said in a post on X. "It is a rogue state that attacks Yemen and partners with America in sponsoring ongoing crimes against civilians in Gaza." اليمن ستواصل إغراق المزيد من السفن البريطانية وأي تداعيات أوأضرار أخرى سيتم إضافتها لفاتورةبريطانيا باعتبارها دولةمارقة تعتدي عل اليمن وتشارك امريكا في رعايةالجريمةالمستمرة بحق المدنيين في غزة (لايمكنك العبث في بلادي ثم الذهاب لقضاءسهرتك في الفابريك من يؤذي اليمن سنؤذيه too much) — حسين العزي (@hussinalezzi5) March 3, 2024 × The US military on Saturday confirmed that Rubymar had sunk after being hit by an anti-ship ballistic missile launched by Houthi militants in February. After the attack by the Iran-backed militant group, the crew onboard was immediately evacuated. Rubymar was loaded with over 41,000 tonnes of fertiliser at the time it was attacked, causing an 18-mile (29km) oil slick in the sea. Watch | British cargo Ship Rubymar Hit by Houthi Missile Sinks in Red Sea × ‘Environmental catastrophe’ Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, foreign minister in Yemen's Aden-based government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, said in a post on X: "The sinking of the Rubymar is an environmental catastrophe that Yemen and the region have never experienced before." "It is a new tragedy for our country and our people. Every day we pay the price for the adventures of the Houthi militia ..." Also read: UK cargo ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, raises environmental concerns Earlier, Yemen's Iran-backed rebel group had vowed to prevent the rescue of the leaking ship until people in the war-torn Gaza Strip were provided with access to food, water, and medicine. “The sinking British ship might be hauled in return for delivering aid vehicles to Gaza,” Al-Houthi said on X. Houthi rebels have repeatedly targeted international commercial shipping since November dubbing the attacks as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The Houthis' strikes are forcing ships to take a longer, more expensive route around Africa, disrupting the strategically important Suez Canal shortcut that accounts for nearly 12 per cent of global maritime traffic. The United States and Britain began launching retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in January. (With inputs from agencies)

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group says it will continue attacking British ships after Rubymar sinks

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation into the killing of over 100 people in Gaza who were seeking humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, a devastating fire in a seven-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed at least 43 lives and left many others injured.

The US Congress has approved a short-term spending measure to prevent a government shutdown. In Russia, the family of Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, is struggling to find a hearse to transport his body to the funeral site. Additionally, concerns about lower voter turnout loom over Iran's elections, with authorities fearing a decline in participation.

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday (Feb 29) that the killing of more than 100 people seeking humanitarian aid in the war-torn Gaza Strip would require an effective independent investigation.&nbsp;

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At least 43 people were killed, and numerous others sustained injuries as a massive fire broke out in a seven-storey building in Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka late Thursday (Feb 29).

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The US Congress on Thursday (Feb 29) passed a short-term spending measure that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22.&nbsp;

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation into the killing of over 100 people in Gaza who were seeking humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, a devastating fire in a seven-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed at least 43 lives and left many others injured.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation into the killing of over 100 people in Gaza who were seeking humanitarian aid. Meanwhile, a devastating fire in a seven-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed at least 43 lives and left many others injured. The US Congress has approved a short-term spending measure to prevent a government shutdown. In Russia, the family of Alexei Navalny, a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, is struggling to find a hearse to transport his body to the funeral site. Additionally, concerns about lower voter turnout loom over Iran's elections, with authorities fearing a decline in participation. Click on the headlines to read more Gaza aid deaths: UN chief says incident will require independent probe United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday (Feb 29) that the killing of more than 100 people seeking humanitarian aid in the war-torn Gaza Strip would require an effective independent investigation. Bangladesh: 43 killed, many injured in devastating Dhaka building fire At least 43 people were killed, and numerous others sustained injuries as a massive fire broke out in a seven-storey building in Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka late Thursday (Feb 29). US Congress approves stopgap measure to avert govt shutdown The US Congress on Thursday (Feb 29) passed a short-term spending measure that would keep one set of federal agencies operating through March 8 and another set through March 22. Alexei Navalny's funeral: Family struggles to find hearse to drive body to church Hours before the funeral of Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny, his team informed that they have been facing difficulties in organising the farewell ceremony. Watch | Iran elections: Iranian authorities fear lower voter turnout | What are the voter concerns?

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George Galloway leftwing UK politician has registered a landslide win in a parliamentary byelection on a platform promising to advocate for Gaza. Watch in to know more!

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George Galloway leftwing UK politician has registered a landslide win in a parliamentary byelection on a platform promising to advocate for Gaza. Watch to know more.

Galloway elected to Parliament for 7th time

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George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster. In the crucial elections, Galloway from Workers’ Party of Britain, clinched 12,335 votes, representing a 37.6 percent turnout in Rochdale.

The pro-Palestinian leader's support by Labour party was withdrawn after he made controversial remarks against Israel. Galloway secured a substantial lead of almost 6,000 votes, signaling what he described as the start of a grassroots "movement".

The by-election, triggered by the passing of former Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, offered Galloway his fourth term in parliament and a platform to challenge Labour's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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In his victory speech, Galloway directed a message to Keir Starmer, stating, "Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza."&nbsp;“You have paid and you will pay a high price for the role you have played . . . covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine," he said adding, "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight here in Rochdale."&nbsp;

<h2>Labour party's controversial candidate&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

Labour's initially selected candidate Azhar Ali also faced controversy over remarks regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. According to him, the Jewish nation wanted to invade Gaza and in order to achieve that objective the country allowed Hamas militant group to attack Israel on the fateful day of October 7 last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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This controversy prompted Labour to retract its support for Ali.

“We understand that these are highly unusual circumstances, but it is vital that any candidate put forward by Labour fully represents its aims and values,” the party said in a statement.

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However, he continued to remain on the ballot because by the time nominations had closed. Ali garnered only 2,402 votes, finishing fourth.

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George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster.

George Galloway, known for his condemnation of the ongoing Gaza war and harsh comments against Israel, has secured a victory in the UK's Rochdale by-election, marking his return to Westminster. In the crucial elections, Galloway from Workers’ Party of Britain, clinched 12,335 votes, representing a 37.6 percent turnout in Rochdale. The pro-Palestinian leader's support by Labour party was withdrawn after he made controversial remarks against Israel. Galloway secured a substantial lead of almost 6,000 votes, signaling what he described as the start of a grassroots "movement". The by-election, triggered by the passing of former Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd, offered Galloway his fourth term in parliament and a platform to challenge Labour's position on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Also Read | 'Sorry for the trouble': Japan mayor resigns after probe identifies 99 acts of sexual harassment In his victory speech, Galloway directed a message to Keir Starmer, stating, "Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza." “You have paid and you will pay a high price for the role you have played . . . covering for the catastrophe presently going on in occupied Palestine," he said adding, "Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are two cheeks of the same backside and they both got well and truly spanked tonight here in Rochdale." Labour party's controversial candidate Labour's initially selected candidate Azhar Ali also faced controversy over remarks regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. According to him, the Jewish nation wanted to invade Gaza and in order to achieve that objective the country allowed Hamas militant group to attack Israel on the fateful day of October 7 last year. Also Read | China is making robotic dogs which can shoot. Here's what it means in a warring world This controversy prompted Labour to retract its support for Ali. “We understand that these are highly unusual circumstances, but it is vital that any candidate put forward by Labour fully represents its aims and values,” the party said in a statement. Watch | Texas' smokehouse creek fire rages on × However, he continued to remain on the ballot because by the time nominations had closed. Ali garnered only 2,402 votes, finishing fourth. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is for Gaza': Pro-Palestinian George Galloway after winning UK's Rochdale by-election

A 31-year-old UK man has stunned doctors with his remarkable recovery after 'dying' twice when his heart stopped for almost an hour following a cardiac arrest at home last June.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

In June 2023, Barnsley resident Ben Wilson fainted in his partner Rebekka Holmes' arms after complaining of chest pain. Emergency services were called and in the meantime, Holmes performed CPR on her unconscious boyfriend.&nbsp;

Paramedics had to shock Wilson's heart 17 times to revive him, with his heart technically stopping twice within 50 minutes.&nbsp;

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After being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, he had to be placed in a coma for five weeks to reduce brain injury from temporary oxygen deprivation. Doctors initially gave his partner Rebekka Holmes grim outlooks on his chances of survival, suggesting he might end up in a vegetative state similar to F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

However, despite these bleak predictions, Wilson, a traffic management operative, defied the odds and is now back home after his near-death experience. He had to relearn basic skills like walking and talking and is now planning his wedding after proposing to Holmes in December. According to her, he only suffers from very slight speech and short-term memory issues.

<h2>What caused the cardiac arrest?</h2>

Wilson's cardiac arrest as per doctors was due to a blood clot blocking an artery in his heart. They say that Wilson's unhealthy habits, such as sedentary gaming, smoking, and a poor diet, likely contributed to the blood clot that triggered his heart attack.

Without the quick CPR performed by Miss Holmes, his chances of survival would have been significantly lower. When professional help arrived, the medical team had to work tirelessly to save him.&nbsp;

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Even after a successful emergency operation, Wilson faced several complications, including swelling of the brain and multiple additional heart attacks. His family was even called in to say their goodbyes at one point.&nbsp;

Despite these setbacks, Wilson eventually came out of his coma, with his first word being "Rebekka." After spending four months in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation, he finally returned home permanently.

Holmes credits her love and constant presence by Wilson's side as crucial factors in his recovery.

"I believe my love for him brought him through. It is a miracle that he has survived, but there are studies that say love and touch can help," she said, as quoted by Daily Mail. They are now planning their wedding and looking forward to a bright future together.&nbsp;

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A 31-year-old UK man has stunned doctors with his remarkable recovery after 'dying' twice when his heart stopped for almost an hour following a cardiac arrest at home last June.

A 31-year-old UK man has stunned doctors with his remarkable recovery after 'dying' twice when his heart stopped for almost an hour following a cardiac arrest at home last June. What happened? In June 2023, Barnsley resident Ben Wilson fainted in his partner Rebekka Holmes' arms after complaining of chest pain. Emergency services were called and in the meantime, Holmes performed CPR on her unconscious boyfriend. Paramedics had to shock Wilson's heart 17 times to revive him, with his heart technically stopping twice within 50 minutes. Also read | Ohio woman says tumbler miraculously deflects a stray bullet and saves her life. Here's what happened After being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, he had to be placed in a coma for five weeks to reduce brain injury from temporary oxygen deprivation. Doctors initially gave his partner Rebekka Holmes grim outlooks on his chances of survival, suggesting he might end up in a vegetative state similar to F1 legend Michael Schumacher. However, despite these bleak predictions, Wilson, a traffic management operative, defied the odds and is now back home after his near-death experience. He had to relearn basic skills like walking and talking and is now planning his wedding after proposing to Holmes in December. According to her, he only suffers from very slight speech and short-term memory issues. What caused the cardiac arrest? Wilson's cardiac arrest as per doctors was due to a blood clot blocking an artery in his heart. They say that Wilson's unhealthy habits, such as sedentary gaming, smoking, and a poor diet, likely contributed to the blood clot that triggered his heart attack. Without the quick CPR performed by Miss Holmes, his chances of survival would have been significantly lower. When professional help arrived, the medical team had to work tirelessly to save him. Also read | Obesity 'epidemic' on the rise, more than 1 billion afflicted around the world Even after a successful emergency operation, Wilson faced several complications, including swelling of the brain and multiple additional heart attacks. His family was even called in to say their goodbyes at one point. Despite these setbacks, Wilson eventually came out of his coma, with his first word being "Rebekka." After spending four months in the hospital and undergoing rehabilitation, he finally returned home permanently. Holmes credits her love and constant presence by Wilson's side as crucial factors in his recovery. "I believe my love for him brought him through. It is a miracle that he has survived, but there are studies that say love and touch can help," she said, as quoted by Daily Mail. They are now planning their wedding and looking forward to a bright future together. (With inputs from agencies)

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It seems members of the British royal family will never be free of speculation. Princess Kate Middleton, the wife of prince William of Wales, has sent royal watchers in a tizzy. While an official statement from the palace says that she is recovering from a surgery, conspiracy theories doing the rounds claim that her long absence from the public eye suggests something more serious. Here is a report.

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Three people are feared dead after a migrant boat carrying 50 people faced navigational difficulties off the French Coast in the English Channel. Despite the French Navy's rescue efforts two people remained missing a third person was found but could not be revived.

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Prince Harry lost a long-running legal battle over the downgrading of his security in Britain, as a High Court judge ruled on Wednesday that the British government was entitled to change the level of police protection for a member of the royal family who was no longer carrying out official duties.

Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over level of security in Britain

A Bulgarian man living in the UK has been accused of being part of spy ring who attempted to collect information for Russia. He is the sixth person to be charged as part of an investigation into a suspected espionage plot, after five others were accused of carrying out surveillance for Vladimir Putin's regime last Autumn.

Sixth individual accused of Russian espionage in the UK

At least about six people have died after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel. The boat was crossing France's channel to reach Britain. While French authorities have said that at least about 60 migrants have now been rescued the search for the missing passengers is still on.

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The race for the US Presidential Elections in November is getting more intense, with Donald Trump winning&nbsp;the GOP primary in Michigan and Joe Biden securing victory in the Democratic primary.&nbsp;On the war front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Israel's&nbsp;resistance to the efforts to end the war in Gaza has received popular support in the United States.

In&nbsp;other news, San Francisco has issued an apology to&nbsp;African Americans&nbsp;and their descendants for racism.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the latest birth rate figures from Japan paint a grim picture with the numbers falling to a historic low in 2023.&nbsp;Finally, in India, the ruling party Bhartiya Janata Party has secured a big win in Rajya Sabha with eight seats in the state of Uttar Pradesh, one in Himachal Pradesh&nbsp;and one in Karnataka.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/michigan-primary-elections-biden-and-trump-expected-to-win-their-primaries-694560">Michigan primary elections: Joe Biden and Donald Trump win primaries</a>

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The US state of Michigan on Tuesday voted in the presidential primaries&nbsp;and both, Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, registered wins. While the GOP primary was all along expected to be yet another ticker-tape parade for Trump, Biden's Democratic candidacy was shadowed by anger over his stand on the Gaza War.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 27) said that he has been resisting the efforts to end the war in Gaza at a 'premature' stage consistently.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/san-francisco-issues-apology-to-african-americans-for-institutional-racism-694547">San Francisco issues apology to African Americans for 'institutional racism'</a>&nbsp;

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In a historic move, San Francisco has issued an official apology to African Americans&nbsp;and their descendants for the city's involvement in&nbsp;racism against them.

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In Japan, the number of babies born fell for the eighth straight year, falling to a record low last year. As per preliminary government data released on Tuesday, the number of births fell by more than 50 per cent. The massive plunge underscores the country's daunting task in trying to stem depopulation.&nbsp;

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The race for the US Presidential Elections in November is getting more intense, with Donald Trump winning the GOP primary in Michigan and Joe Biden securing victory in the Democratic primary.

The race for the US Presidential Elections in November is getting more intense, with Donald Trump winning the GOP primary in Michigan and Joe Biden securing victory in the Democratic primary. On the war front, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Israel's resistance to the efforts to end the war in Gaza has received popular support in the United States. In other news, San Francisco has issued an apology to African Americans and their descendants for racism. Meanwhile, the latest birth rate figures from Japan paint a grim picture with the numbers falling to a historic low in 2023. Finally, in India, the ruling party Bhartiya Janata Party has secured a big win in Rajya Sabha with eight seats in the state of Uttar Pradesh, one in Himachal Pradesh and one in Karnataka. Click on the headlines to read more Michigan primary elections: Joe Biden and Donald Trump win primaries The US state of Michigan on Tuesday voted in the presidential primaries and both, Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, registered wins. While the GOP primary was all along expected to be yet another ticker-tape parade for Trump, Biden's Democratic candidacy was shadowed by anger over his stand on the Gaza War. Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu claims Tel Aviv's actions widely supported in US Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 27) said that he has been resisting the efforts to end the war in Gaza at a 'premature' stage consistently. San Francisco issues apology to African Americans for 'institutional racism' In a historic move, San Francisco has issued an official apology to African Americans and their descendants for the city's involvement in racism against them. 'Critical situation': Japan's number of births fell to record low in 2023, marriages down by 5.9% In Japan, the number of babies born fell for the eighth straight year, falling to a record low last year. As per preliminary government data released on Tuesday, the number of births fell by more than 50 per cent. The massive plunge underscores the country's daunting task in trying to stem depopulation. Watch | India: BJP's big win in Rajya Sabha; bags eight seats in Uttar Pradesh, one in HP & Karnataka

Morning news brief: Biden and Trump win Michigan primaries, Japan depopulation crisis, and more

According to a new report, Rishi Sunak's asylum laws have introduced a "perma-backlog" of up to 55,000 people who cannot have their claims processed and risk being left indefinitely in taxpayer-funded temporary accommodation.

Rishi Sunak's asylum laws: Report reveals impact of irregular arrivals on asylum

The age rating for the classic film Mary Poppins has been raised in the United Kingdom. The British Board of Film Classification has lifted the age rating for Mary Poppins from U to PG. This move comes 60 years after the movie's first release.

Mary Poppins: Ratin for classic film changes from 'U' to 'PG' in UK

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Rising air pollution due to excessive flights has become a crucial issue for climate activists. A new study now claims that London is the most exposed city in the world to air pollution from aviation. It says every year Londoners are exposed to harmful nitrogen oxides and particulate matter that are equivalent to emissions from more than 3 million cars.

London world's most exposed city to air pollution from aviation: Study

Renowned British banker Jacob Rothschild, a prominent figure in Europe's esteemed banking lineage, has died at the age of 87, as confirmed by his family on Monday. <o:p></o:p>

The Rothschild family, in a statement released to the UK's Press Association news agency, hailed Jacob Rothschild as "a towering presence in many peoples' lives," reflecting on his multifaceted contributions spanning finance, philanthropy, and cultural stewardship. <o:p></o:p>

Describing Rothschild's unforgettable legacy, the family lauded him as "a superbly accomplished financier, a champion of the arts and culture, a devoted public servant, a passionate supporter of charitable causes in Israel and Jewish culture, a keen environmentalist and much-loved friend, father and grandfather." <o:p></o:p>

Born in England in 1936, Rothschild embarked on a distinguished career at NM Rothschild &amp; Sons, the family bank, in 1963, subsequently co-founding J Rothschild Assurance Group, which evolved into the esteemed London-based wealth manager St James's Place. <o:p></o:p>

Rothschild's entrepreneurial acumen extended beyond the realm of traditional banking, encompassing diverse ventures such as the founding of investment trust RIT Capital Partners. <o:p></o:p>

Notably, RIT Capital Partners emerged as a key player in financing a spectrum of enterprises, spanning hedge funds to clean technology start-ups.<o:p></o:p>

Apart from his distinguished career in finance, Jacob Rothschild left a huge mark as a longstanding patron of the arts, serving as a trustee of Britain’s National Gallery from 1985 to 1991. <o:p></o:p>

His commitment to cultural preservation and promotion earned him accolades as one of the country’s greatest cultural philanthropists, with former British culture minister Ed Vaizey offering heartfelt tributes to Rothschild's profound impact on the nation's cultural landscape. <o:p></o:p>

Waddesdon Manor, an English country estate managed by the Rothschild Foundation, expressed profound sorrow at Jacob Rothschild's demise, acknowledging his multifaceted contributions as a "businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural leader." <o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

Renowned British banker Jacob Rothschild, a prominent figure in Europe's esteemed banking lineage, has died at the age of 87, as confirmed by his family on Monday.

Renowned British banker Jacob Rothschild, a prominent figure in Europe's esteemed banking lineage, has died at the age of 87, as confirmed by his family on Monday. The Rothschild family, in a statement released to the UK's Press Association news agency, hailed Jacob Rothschild as "a towering presence in many peoples' lives," reflecting on his multifaceted contributions spanning finance, philanthropy, and cultural stewardship. Describing Rothschild's unforgettable legacy, the family lauded him as "a superbly accomplished financier, a champion of the arts and culture, a devoted public servant, a passionate supporter of charitable causes in Israel and Jewish culture, a keen environmentalist and much-loved friend, father and grandfather." Born in England in 1936, Rothschild embarked on a distinguished career at NM Rothschild & Sons, the family bank, in 1963, subsequently co-founding J Rothschild Assurance Group, which evolved into the esteemed London-based wealth manager St James's Place. Rothschild's entrepreneurial acumen extended beyond the realm of traditional banking, encompassing diverse ventures such as the founding of investment trust RIT Capital Partners. Notably, RIT Capital Partners emerged as a key player in financing a spectrum of enterprises, spanning hedge funds to clean technology start-ups. Apart from his distinguished career in finance, Jacob Rothschild left a huge mark as a longstanding patron of the arts, serving as a trustee of Britain’s National Gallery from 1985 to 1991. His commitment to cultural preservation and promotion earned him accolades as one of the country’s greatest cultural philanthropists, with former British culture minister Ed Vaizey offering heartfelt tributes to Rothschild's profound impact on the nation's cultural landscape. Waddesdon Manor, an English country estate managed by the Rothschild Foundation, expressed profound sorrow at Jacob Rothschild's demise, acknowledging his multifaceted contributions as a "businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural leader." (With inputs from Reuters)

British banking icon Jacob Rothschild dies at 87

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