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As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station.&nbsp;

It was one of the biggest strikes on Moscow's military arsenal since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

According to the pro-Russian military bloggers, Ukraine struck an arsenal for the storage of missiles, ammunition and explosives in Toropets, a historic town, located more than 300 miles north of Ukraine and about 230 miles west of Moscow.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian strike was part of a broader drone campaign by Kyiv, targeting Russian oil refineries, power plants, airfields and military factories. It further highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities.&nbsp;

The earthquake monitoring stations picked it up, with its sensors registering what it thought was a minor earthquake in the area.

<h2>Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tver region&nbsp;</h2>

A report by Ukrainska Pravda said&nbsp;that the operation was conducted by the Ukrainian security service along&nbsp;with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operations Force.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes

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Russia's defence ministry said 54 Ukrainian drones targeted five western Russian regions overnight, adding that all of them were destroyed.&nbsp;

Igor Rudenya, the governor of Russia’s Tver region, said firefighters there were trying to contain a fire and that some residents were being evacuated from their homes. Rudenya added that wreckage from a destroyed Ukrainian drone had sparked a fire, however, did not say what was burning.&nbsp;

<h2>Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk region 'stopped'</h2>

A spokesman from Ukraine's military administration set up in the Kursk region said that Russia's counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Ukrainian forces in the region has been "stopped".&nbsp;

"They tried to attack from the flanks, but they were stopped there," spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, told news agency&nbsp;AFP, adding, "The situation was stabilised and today everything is under control, they are not successful."

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station.

As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, a Ukrainian drone attack on a large Russian weapons depot, caused a major blast and triggered an earthquake monitoring station. It was one of the biggest strikes on Moscow's military arsenal since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the pro-Russian military bloggers, Ukraine struck an arsenal for the storage of missiles, ammunition and explosives in Toropets, a historic town, located more than 300 miles north of Ukraine and about 230 miles west of Moscow. Also read: Putin orders Russian army to become second largest after China's at 1.5 million-strong The Ukrainian strike was part of a broader drone campaign by Kyiv, targeting Russian oil refineries, power plants, airfields and military factories. It further highlights Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities. The earthquake monitoring stations picked it up, with its sensors registering what it thought was a minor earthquake in the area. Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Tver region A report by Ukrainska Pravda said that the operation was conducted by the Ukrainian security service along with the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Special Operations Force. Watch | Russia to NATO: Kremlin vows powerful retaliation for deep strikes × Russia's defence ministry said 54 Ukrainian drones targeted five western Russian regions overnight, adding that all of them were destroyed. Igor Rudenya, the governor of Russia’s Tver region, said firefighters there were trying to contain a fire and that some residents were being evacuated from their homes. Rudenya added that wreckage from a destroyed Ukrainian drone had sparked a fire, however, did not say what was burning. Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk region 'stopped' A spokesman from Ukraine's military administration set up in the Kursk region said that Russia's counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Ukrainian forces in the region has been "stopped". "They tried to attack from the flanks, but they were stopped there," spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivsky, told news agency AFP, adding, "The situation was stabilised and today everything is under control, they are not successful." Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Earthquake monitors triggered after Ukraine's drone attack on arsenal in Russia's Tver region

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Japan has only 13 female Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across approximately 1,600 top-listed companies in the country, a survey by Tokyo-based Kyodo News revealed.&nbsp;

The survey highlights that the Asian country is still struggling to increase diversity among its corporate decision-makers.

According to the survey, women lead just 0.8 per cent of the 1643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's top-tier prime market. The data is based on investigations of fiscal 2023 financial statements released by the end of August.&nbsp;

The declining number also underlines the uphill struggle Japan's government faces in reaching its target of having women in at least 30 per cent of executive roles by the end of the decade.

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Ryusuke Ishii, a manager at the Japan Research Institute, said that the lack of progress in appointing female CEOs is due partly to the hiring of top officers from outside businesses rather than promoting internally.&nbsp;

Even after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that he would "create a society in which all women shine", the country continues to be low in international gender comparisons of politics and business.&nbsp;

The research further highlighted that the number of female board members exceeded 3,000, doubling from fiscal 2019. It underscores that Japanese companies have been progressing in promoting women to top roles.&nbsp;

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Apart from the 29 firms that have been listed at the market's top tier for less than five years, the number of female CEOs at 1,614 Prime Market companies remained at between seven and nine for three years through fiscal 2022.&nbsp;

To further increase the number of female executives in the sector, the Japanese government has asked top-listed firms to raise the proportion of female executives to 30 per cent or more by 2030.&nbsp;

Last year, the figure increased to 16.2 per cent or 3,052 women, up from 1,502 in fiscal 2019.

(With inputs from agencies)

Japan has only 13 female Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across approximately 1,600 top-listed companies in the country, a survey by Tokyo-based Kyodo News revealed.

Japan has only 13 female Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) across approximately 1,600 top-listed companies in the country, a survey by Tokyo-based Kyodo News revealed. The survey highlights that the Asian country is still struggling to increase diversity among its corporate decision-makers. According to the survey, women lead just 0.8 per cent of the 1643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's top-tier prime market. The data is based on investigations of fiscal 2023 financial statements released by the end of August. The declining number also underlines the uphill struggle Japan's government faces in reaching its target of having women in at least 30 per cent of executive roles by the end of the decade. Also read: Japan offers women $4,200 to marry rural men, quickly suspends plan Ryusuke Ishii, a manager at the Japan Research Institute, said that the lack of progress in appointing female CEOs is due partly to the hiring of top officers from outside businesses rather than promoting internally. Even after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that he would "create a society in which all women shine", the country continues to be low in international gender comparisons of politics and business. The research further highlighted that the number of female board members exceeded 3,000, doubling from fiscal 2019. It underscores that Japanese companies have been progressing in promoting women to top roles. Watch | Japan: Tokyo Electric Power Company Suspends Operations At Fukushima Plant × Apart from the 29 firms that have been listed at the market's top tier for less than five years, the number of female CEOs at 1,614 Prime Market companies remained at between seven and nine for three years through fiscal 2022. To further increase the number of female executives in the sector, the Japanese government has asked top-listed firms to raise the proportion of female executives to 30 per cent or more by 2030. Last year, the figure increased to 16.2 per cent or 3,052 women, up from 1,502 in fiscal 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Only 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies in Japan, reveals survey

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Several companies have been calling their staff back to the office, completely doing away with remote work. Now a leading expert who coined the term “presenteeism” has spoken up on the matter and called such employers “dinosaurs of our age,”&nbsp;The Guardian reported.

Sir Cary Cooper, a professor of organisational psychology and health at the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School, has warned that companies adamant about having workers in the office five days a week risk losing talented workers. This move will also damage the well-being of employees and undermine their financial performance.

“Unfortunately some organisations and companies are thinking of trying to force people back into the work environment five days a week. I think they’re the dinosaurs of our age. The old command and control type management style,” Cooper told the Guardian.

Notably, Amazon recently announced that it requires its entire staff to fully return to the office from January 2, marking a step back to pre-pandemic times.&nbsp;

“Amazon say they want people back five days a week and a couple of investment banks. But that goes against the evidence,” he said.&nbsp;

Sir Cary Cooper stressed that when a company trusts its employees to deliver and gives them the freedom to work, including flexible working options, they "work better, you’ll retain them, and they will be less likely to have a stress-related illness."

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He stated that this also means driving away the next generation of the workforce. “If you micromanage, you won’t get productivity gains, and you won’t attract the next generation.”

<h2>Who is&nbsp;Sir Cary Cooper?</h2>

Sir Cary Cooper is a known figure in the field of workplace organisation, health and wellbeing. He coined the term presenteeism in the 1980s which describes those staff members who are at work but not performing to their full potential because of health issues.

This comes as&nbsp;the Labour Party-led government in the United Kingdom&nbsp;gears up to make several changes to workers’ rights legislation. It also plans to make the option of flexible working available to workers from day one on the job.&nbsp;

Some business leaders are not happy with the proposed changes and say they could damage job creation and the economy.

Talking about presenteeism, Cooper said, “Working longer doesn’t lead to productivity, but more ill health.”

He further reiterated the need for flexible working because of the “overwhelming evidence” that it led to higher job satisfaction and better retention of staff.&nbsp;

Several companies have been calling their staff back to the office, completely doing away with remote work. Now a leading expert who coined the term “presenteeism” has spoken up on the matter and called such employers “dinosaurs of our age,” The Guardian reported.

Several companies have been calling their staff back to the office, completely doing away with remote work. Now a leading expert who coined the term “presenteeism” has spoken up on the matter and called such employers “dinosaurs of our age,” The Guardian reported. Sir Cary Cooper, a professor of organisational psychology and health at the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School, has warned that companies adamant about having workers in the office five days a week risk losing talented workers. This move will also damage the well-being of employees and undermine their financial performance. “Unfortunately some organisations and companies are thinking of trying to force people back into the work environment five days a week. I think they’re the dinosaurs of our age. The old command and control type management style,” Cooper told the Guardian. Notably, Amazon recently announced that it requires its entire staff to fully return to the office from January 2, marking a step back to pre-pandemic times. “Amazon say they want people back five days a week and a couple of investment banks. But that goes against the evidence,” he said. Sir Cary Cooper stressed that when a company trusts its employees to deliver and gives them the freedom to work, including flexible working options, they "work better, you’ll retain them, and they will be less likely to have a stress-related illness." Also Read: Brides hiring 'wedding destroyer' who ruins your big day and elopes with you for a fee He stated that this also means driving away the next generation of the workforce. “If you micromanage, you won’t get productivity gains, and you won’t attract the next generation.” Who is Sir Cary Cooper? Sir Cary Cooper is a known figure in the field of workplace organisation, health and wellbeing. He coined the term presenteeism in the 1980s which describes those staff members who are at work but not performing to their full potential because of health issues. This comes as the Labour Party-led government in the United Kingdom gears up to make several changes to workers’ rights legislation. It also plans to make the option of flexible working available to workers from day one on the job. Some business leaders are not happy with the proposed changes and say they could damage job creation and the economy. Talking about presenteeism, Cooper said, “Working longer doesn’t lead to productivity, but more ill health.” He further reiterated the need for flexible working because of the “overwhelming evidence” that it led to higher job satisfaction and better retention of staff.

Employers who force staff back to office full time are 'dinosaurs', expert says

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced a major political setback as his Liberal Party lost a special election in a Montreal district that had long been considered a safe seat for him. This increased pressure on the 52-year-old leader to step down ahead of the next election.

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Gaza health ministry has identified&nbsp;over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims.

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The list released by the Gaza health ministry contains the names, ages, genders, and ID numbers of more than 80 per cent or 34,344 victims of the war.&nbsp;

It also mentions 7,613 other people that have perished in the war, and whose bodies were received by the hospitals and morgues in the territory but whose identities are yet to be confirmed. The total death toll on the Palestinian side has crossed 41,000 as per reports.

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Among the dead are 169 babies who were born after the Hamas militant group's Oct 7 attack, and an over one-hundred-year-old man — born in 1922 — a survivor of more than a century of war and upheaval who didn't survive this war.

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The 649-page-long document lists the dead largely by age. It underlines the shockingly high toll of Israeli attacks on Palestinian children, with over a hundred pages of the list filled with victims under the age of 10.

Shockingly, the first adult name in the impossibly long list does not appear until page 215.

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While the list contains names of both civilians and fighters, because of their age and gender, the majority of those dead can be identified as civilians. The list of dead Palestinians includes 11,355 children, 6,297 women and 2,955 people aged 60 or older. Among the men, surely many are civilians of fighting age who died in the ongoing war.

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Israel officials have repeatedly questioned the death toll and argue that the Hamas-controlled government and its officials are not providing reliable figures.&nbsp;

However, according to the reports, the doctors and the civil servants in the territory have proven the credibility of their records in previous wars. During the many conflicts between 2009 and 2021, a tally by the United Nations closely matched the ones from Gaza.&nbsp;

In May, Farhan Haq, a spokesperson for the UN secretary-general when questioned about the numbers had said,&nbsp;"Unfortunately, we have the sad experience of coordinating with the Ministry of Health on casualty figures every few years for large mass casualty incidents in Gaza; and in past times, their figures have proven to be generally accurate."

(With inputs from agencies)

Gaza health ministry has identified over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims.

Gaza health ministry has identified over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims. Victims of Gaza war The list released by the Gaza health ministry contains the names, ages, genders, and ID numbers of more than 80 per cent or 34,344 victims of the war. It also mentions 7,613 other people that have perished in the war, and whose bodies were received by the hospitals and morgues in the territory but whose identities are yet to be confirmed. The total death toll on the Palestinian side has crossed 41,000 as per reports. Also read | Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them Among the dead are 169 babies who were born after the Hamas militant group's Oct 7 attack, and an over one-hundred-year-old man — born in 1922 — a survivor of more than a century of war and upheaval who didn't survive this war. Gone too soon: Children killed in Israel-Hamas war The 649-page-long document lists the dead largely by age. It underlines the shockingly high toll of Israeli attacks on Palestinian children, with over a hundred pages of the list filled with victims under the age of 10. Shockingly, the first adult name in the impossibly long list does not appear until page 215. Also read | Israel’s Shin Bet thwarts Hezbollah’s remote bombing plot targeting former security chief While the list contains names of both civilians and fighters, because of their age and gender, the majority of those dead can be identified as civilians. The list of dead Palestinians includes 11,355 children, 6,297 women and 2,955 people aged 60 or older. Among the men, surely many are civilians of fighting age who died in the ongoing war. Israel refutes the high death toll Israel officials have repeatedly questioned the death toll and argue that the Hamas-controlled government and its officials are not providing reliable figures. However, according to the reports, the doctors and the civil servants in the territory have proven the credibility of their records in previous wars. During the many conflicts between 2009 and 2021, a tally by the United Nations closely matched the ones from Gaza. In May, Farhan Haq, a spokesperson for the UN secretary-general when questioned about the numbers had said, "Unfortunately, we have the sad experience of coordinating with the Ministry of Health on casualty figures every few years for large mass casualty incidents in Gaza; and in past times, their figures have proven to be generally accurate." (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: 215 of 649 pages are just children; Gaza health ministry releases names of victims

A woman from Florida who sold everything for a $350,469 cruise says that the ship has banned her over her leaked WhatsApp messages. The three-year voyage of Villa Vie Odyssey across Europe, Asia and the Americas has been marred by considerable delays with people stuck in Belfast for three months. A new date for departure is yet to be announced and so the passengers are facing a nightmarish time.

Jenny Phenix, 68, wanted to take the dream cruise and so sold all her possessions for it. She was planning to pick up some of her belongings when the ship docked in Miami.&nbsp;

But the ongoing delays have meant that that hasn't happened. She got angry and started venting about it to fellow passengers in a WhatsApp group. She wrote that the ship would no longer be docking in Miami.

Phenix&nbsp;also wrote that the ship might continue to be renovated after departing Belfast and she would have to use a temporary cabin because the one she booked was being used by the crew.

The owners of Villa Vie Residences, which operates the ship, got hold of her messages, following which they told her that her contract for the voyage had been cancelled.&nbsp;

<h2>'Complaints'&nbsp;received against&nbsp;Phenix</h2>

As per The Telegraph, Chief Operating Officer Kathy Villalba told her, "We have received over a dozen formal complaints from residents regarding your continuous complaints and negativity. This behaviour has significantly impacted the morale and well-being of other passengers."

"Given the overwhelming feedback, we must cancel your contract permanently to uphold the well-being and satisfaction of our community," Villalba said as per the publication.

Phenix says she was left stunned by the notice and that&nbsp;her private chats were being leaked. "These were private conversations - I posted nothing on social media platforms."

Villa Vie was supposed to travel to 425 destinations in 147 countries. However, passengers have been in Belfast ever since a "small delay" was announced on May 30. Some of them who are used to being in sunny weather have said that they are relying on Vitamin D tablets.

Many of them have even sold their homes to take the trip. Phenix was also relying on the three-year cruise after another residential ship scheme after Florida-based Life at Sea filed for bankruptcy. She has yet to receive £22,700 ($29,995)&nbsp;from them.

A woman from Florida who sold everything for a $350,469 cruise says that the ship has banned her over her leaked WhatsApp messages. The three-year voyage of Villa Vie Odyssey across Europe, Asia and the Americas has been marred by considerable delays with people stuck in Belfast for three months.

A woman from Florida who sold everything for a $350,469 cruise says that the ship has banned her over her leaked WhatsApp messages. The three-year voyage of Villa Vie Odyssey across Europe, Asia and the Americas has been marred by considerable delays with people stuck in Belfast for three months. A new date for departure is yet to be announced and so the passengers are facing a nightmarish time. Jenny Phenix, 68, wanted to take the dream cruise and so sold all her possessions for it. She was planning to pick up some of her belongings when the ship docked in Miami. But the ongoing delays have meant that that hasn't happened. She got angry and started venting about it to fellow passengers in a WhatsApp group. She wrote that the ship would no longer be docking in Miami. Phenix also wrote that the ship might continue to be renovated after departing Belfast and she would have to use a temporary cabin because the one she booked was being used by the crew. The owners of Villa Vie Residences, which operates the ship, got hold of her messages, following which they told her that her contract for the voyage had been cancelled. 'Complaints' received against Phenix As per The Telegraph, Chief Operating Officer Kathy Villalba told her, "We have received over a dozen formal complaints from residents regarding your continuous complaints and negativity. This behaviour has significantly impacted the morale and well-being of other passengers." "Given the overwhelming feedback, we must cancel your contract permanently to uphold the well-being and satisfaction of our community," Villalba said as per the publication. Phenix says she was left stunned by the notice and that her private chats were being leaked. "These were private conversations - I posted nothing on social media platforms." Villa Vie was supposed to travel to 425 destinations in 147 countries. However, passengers have been in Belfast ever since a "small delay" was announced on May 30. Some of them who are used to being in sunny weather have said that they are relying on Vitamin D tablets. Many of them have even sold their homes to take the trip. Phenix was also relying on the three-year cruise after another residential ship scheme after Florida-based Life at Sea filed for bankruptcy. She has yet to receive £22,700 ($29,995) from them.

Cruise ship bans woman who sold everything for the three-year trip

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's wife Victoria accepted two free tickets worth hundreds of pounds to see pop star Taylor Swift this summer, a report in the Telegraph has claimed.

The news comes a couple of days after 'Wardrobegate' where Sir Keir was accused of breaching parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and donor buying high-end clothes for the Labour leader's wife.&nbsp;

Lady Starmer attended one of the singer's concerts at Wembley Stadium on June 21, alongside the British PM. However, it has now been revealed that she&nbsp;attended another of the star’s gigs at the same venue on Aug 15, this time without Sir Keir.

10, Downing Street has claimed that Lady Starmer's second ticket had been declared but as of the last update, it had not yet appeared on her husband's register of&nbsp;interest.&nbsp;

Notably, the British MPs are required to declare gifts and donations to the&nbsp;parliamentary authorities within 28 days of receiving them.&nbsp;

The tickets were worth $5,283 in total and were paid for by the Premier League. However, it is not known how much Lady Starmer's second ticket was worth.&nbsp;

Apart from her, several high-profile Labour leaders also attended the second gig, including&nbsp;Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

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<h2>'Wardrobegate'</h2>

Lady Starmer accepted free clothes worth $6,603 from&nbsp;major Labour donor Waheed Alli. The PM only declared the gifts, believed to have been received both and after he became the PM, last week after believing they need not be added to the register.&nbsp;

“All MPs get gifts. The rules then say, over a certain value, you’ve got to declare the gifts, so everybody can see what it was, how much it was, who it came from, and so that you and others can ask questions about it. That’s a good framework. It’s the right framework," said Starmer.&nbsp;

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“That’s why I asked my team to make sure we’re complying with the framework, which is why they reached out for advice on what to do in this situation. When they got further advice, they made the declaration. I think it’s really important everybody else follows the rules," he added.&nbsp;

A Conservative Party spokesperson called for a full investigation over "apparent serious breaches of parliamentary rules".

(With inputs from agencies)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's wife Victoria accepted two free tickets worth hundreds of pounds to see pop star Taylor Swift this summer, a report in the Telegraph has claimed.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's wife Victoria accepted two free tickets worth hundreds of pounds to see pop star Taylor Swift this summer, a report in the Telegraph has claimed. The news comes a couple of days after 'Wardrobegate' where Sir Keir was accused of breaching parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and donor buying high-end clothes for the Labour leader's wife. Lady Starmer attended one of the singer's concerts at Wembley Stadium on June 21, alongside the British PM. However, it has now been revealed that she attended another of the star’s gigs at the same venue on Aug 15, this time without Sir Keir. 10, Downing Street has claimed that Lady Starmer's second ticket had been declared but as of the last update, it had not yet appeared on her husband's register of interest. Notably, the British MPs are required to declare gifts and donations to the parliamentary authorities within 28 days of receiving them. The tickets were worth $5,283 in total and were paid for by the Premier League. However, it is not known how much Lady Starmer's second ticket was worth. Apart from her, several high-profile Labour leaders also attended the second gig, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Watch | 'Reform needed, not more funding': UK PM Keir Starmer outlines plans for NHS reform × 'Wardrobegate' Lady Starmer accepted free clothes worth $6,603 from major Labour donor Waheed Alli. The PM only declared the gifts, believed to have been received both and after he became the PM, last week after believing they need not be added to the register. “All MPs get gifts. The rules then say, over a certain value, you’ve got to declare the gifts, so everybody can see what it was, how much it was, who it came from, and so that you and others can ask questions about it. That’s a good framework. It’s the right framework," said Starmer. Also read | British PM Keir Starmer faces investigation after Labour donor pays for his wife's clothes “That’s why I asked my team to make sure we’re complying with the framework, which is why they reached out for advice on what to do in this situation. When they got further advice, they made the declaration. I think it’s really important everybody else follows the rules," he added. A Conservative Party spokesperson called for a full investigation over "apparent serious breaches of parliamentary rules". (With inputs from agencies)

British PM Keir Starmer's wife attended two Taylor Swift concerts without paying a penny

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the US next week. Speaking at a campaign event in Michigan, the Republican presidential candidate praised Modi as a "fantastic man" while also describing India as a "very big abuser" of trade relations.

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Myanmar's military government has intensified killings and arrests in an effort to suppress opposition and bolster recruitment amid an escalating conflict, with tens of thousands detained since the 2021 coup, according to a U.N. report released on Tuesday.

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