NASA's Boeing Starliner launch rocketed skyward on Wednesday, June 5th, carrying astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. Two NASA astronauts, the Indian origin Sunita Williams and Buch Wilmore were supposed to spend 9 days on Boeing's first manned space launch with their return date due on the 14th of June. Both the astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner are facing a delay in their return due to technical issues. Now the capsule's first crude mission might need an extension... Watch in for more details!

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Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did. Not my seat, I think that would be wrong."

“We should have a proper debate about and decide whether it’s right or wrong that people have a bet on things they are involved in," said Hollinrake, who is&nbsp;seeking re-election in Thirsk and Malton.

Hollinrake put his wager believing the odds were 9:1. "You may think that's foolhardy," he said on LBC.&nbsp;

“Victory is always possible if you don’t stop fighting,” he added.

Hollinrake said, “Anybody who has broken the rules will be booted out of the Conservative party … the prime minister believes in process, as I do,” when asked whether there were any other Conservatives who may have broken the rules.

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A gambling controversy has cast a cloud over the election campaign after it was discovered that Tory candidate Craig Williams, who was a close parliamentary aide to Rishi Sunak, placed a wager on a July election three days before its announcement.

The Gambling Commission has opened an inquiry into Williams. It is a potential crime to utilise insider knowledge to acquire an unfair advantage while placing a wager.

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Since then, the gambling watchdog has examined another Tory candidate, two senior party officials, six police officers, and a Tory member of the Welsh parliament for betting on the election date. In addition, a Labour candidate is under investigation for betting against himself in his seat.

According to a report published in The Sun on Wednesday, Philip Davies, the Tory candidate, placed a&nbsp;£8,000 wager on losing his marginal seat of Shipley during the election.

The newspaper was informed by Sir Philip, a Tory MP representing Shipley since 2005, that he expected to lose his seat on July 4. He is standing for the West Yorkshire seat, defending a 6,242 majority.

(With inputs from agencies)

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did.

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did. Not my seat, I think that would be wrong." “We should have a proper debate about and decide whether it’s right or wrong that people have a bet on things they are involved in," said Hollinrake, who is seeking re-election in Thirsk and Malton. Hollinrake put his wager believing the odds were 9:1. "You may think that's foolhardy," he said on LBC. “Victory is always possible if you don’t stop fighting,” he added. Hollinrake said, “Anybody who has broken the rules will be booted out of the Conservative party … the prime minister believes in process, as I do,” when asked whether there were any other Conservatives who may have broken the rules. Also read: Expert calls for tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods worldwide A gambling controversy has cast a cloud over the election campaign after it was discovered that Tory candidate Craig Williams, who was a close parliamentary aide to Rishi Sunak, placed a wager on a July election three days before its announcement. The Gambling Commission has opened an inquiry into Williams. It is a potential crime to utilise insider knowledge to acquire an unfair advantage while placing a wager. Watch | UK: Ballet dancers aim to address climate change on the banks of Thames × Since then, the gambling watchdog has examined another Tory candidate, two senior party officials, six police officers, and a Tory member of the Welsh parliament for betting on the election date. In addition, a Labour candidate is under investigation for betting against himself in his seat. According to a report published in The Sun on Wednesday, Philip Davies, the Tory candidate, placed a £8,000 wager on losing his marginal seat of Shipley during the election. The newspaper was informed by Sir Philip, a Tory MP representing Shipley since 2005, that he expected to lose his seat on July 4. He is standing for the West Yorkshire seat, defending a 6,242 majority. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Tory business minister bets on party win; MP gambles £8,000 on seat loss

In a massive crackdown on terror, the German government will tighten rules on deporting foreigners who glorify terror acts. Watch in for more details!

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In the US a replica of statue of Abraham Lincoln was no match for sweltering temperatures that hit Washington DC this week, causing the statue to partially melt and the head to fall off. Watch in for more details!

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The fight against climate change is moving to the courtroom. A new report reveals a surge in lawsuits targeting corporations for their role in global warming. Since the 2015 Paris agreement, over 230 "climate-aligned" lawsuits have been filed - with two-thirds filed just in the last three years.

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The stages set for voting in Presidential elections in Iran on Friday with candidates pulling out all stops in the last few days of campaigning. Of the six mostly hardline candidates confirmed by the guardian Council Massoud Pezeshkian of the reformist front is regarded to be one of to be the only one representing moderates and reformists. Watch in for more details!

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday, warning that a conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could spark a regional war and urging a diplomatic solution.

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At least five have been killed in police firing in Kenya after hundreds and thousands of demonstrators tried storming into the Kenyan Parliament. Watch in for more details!

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The physical expression club in Tunisia‘s Boohajla cultural centre, also known as the thunder crew, brings together the youth of the marginalised region in a country where school dropouts remain high.

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Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday (June 26) declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 into law, sending it back to parliament. He said that the bill would be 'withdrawn'.

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