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France's former president Francois Hollande’s scooter, which at one time was at the centre of a presidential love scandal and led to legal action from a bodyguard nicknamed “Croissant Man”, was sold for more than €20,000 (approx.

France's former president Francois Hollande’s scooter, which at one time was at the centre of a presidential love scandal and led to legal action from a bodyguard nicknamed “Croissant Man”, was sold for more than €20,000 (approx. $21,750) at an auction. This was double the listed price of the scooter and much more than its secondhand value. The vehicle, which has been given the name “love scooter”, played an important role in the political crisis which happened in January 2014. After spending two years of his five-year presidential mandate, Hollande was captured by a paparazzi photographer riding the scooter to visit actor Julie Gayet late at night. Also Read: France to slash jobless benefits amid mounting debt concerns Paris Match journalist Valerie Trierweiler had figured out that Hollande was living with his partner at the Elysee Palace only a night before his photographs got published in the celebrity magazine Closer. The nation was not scandalised by reports of the French president making secret visits to his lover but by the fact that he was riding a Piaggio MP3 125cc scooter to do so. After the controversy broke out, Trierweiler suffered “exhaustion” and was admitted to hospital. President Hollande announced the end of his marriage, decided not to contest elections in 2017 and married Gayet in 2022. Auction of a politically infamous scooter On Sunday (May 26), the most famous scooter in France was auctioned off at a château in Montbazon in western France, as reported by AFP. Rouillac auction house organised the auction which saw an attendance of nearly 40 people and continued for just 10 minutes. The owner of a car museum Denis Breheret purchased the grey Piaggio MP3 125. Breheret said he wanted to exhibit the scooter at his museum, which is located in Jallais, so that "everyone can enjoy it". The scooter "is part of French history," Breheret said. "I will be presenting it among the 120 vehicles that I already own, which range from 1922 to the present day," he added. Watch: France's Macron urges Europe to defend itself instead of depending on US The scooter was sold by its first owner Elysee Palace in 2015. At the auction on Sunday (May 26), the vehicle's starting price was 10,000 euros (approx. $10875). "It's the Rolls (Royce) of scooters, but its value on the second-hand market is only estimated at between 1,300 euros (approx. $1413) and 4,000 euros (approx. $4350)," auctioneer Aymeric Rouillac said. "In January 2014, François Hollande's scooter entered the category of legendary vehicles," said the Rouillac auction house, in a statement. "It tells the story of a man like any other and of a nation torn between its desire for power and the realisation of its decline," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Former French president's ‘love scooter’ auctioned for more than $21,000

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Britain's Royal Air Force has decided to ground the fleet of World War II Spitfire planes following a tragic crash that claimed the life of pilot Mark Long during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, eastern England.

The incident occurred on Saturday (May 25) when the Spitfire, renowned for its role in the Battle of Britain, crashed near RAF Coningsby.

The decision to ground the Spitfires has cast doubt on their participation in upcoming events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Notably, on June 5, 1944, the Allied forces embarked on one of the most pivotal military operations in history, the invasion of Normandy, France, famously known as D-Day. The operation involved a massive amphibious assault with the combined forces of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations.&nbsp;

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The coming events in the UK marking 80 years of D-Day include a national commemorative gathering in Portsmouth on June 5. On this day, the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy.&nbsp;

An RAF spokesperson said, "Following the tragic accident at RAF Coningsby, and while the formal investigation is ongoing, the RAF has instigated a temporary pause in flying for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight."

<h2>Crash ahead of&nbsp;flyover</h2>

The accident occurred when the Spitfire was scheduled to participate in a flyover at the "Lanc, Tanks and Military Machines" event at the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre in East Kirkby.

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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), responsible for operating historic aircraft to honour RAF personnel who fought in the Battle of Britain, includes iconic planes like the Avro Lancaster, Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane.

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The future flying status of the vintage planes remains uncertain pending the completion of the RAF's investigation.

Notably, key figures like King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince of Wales&nbsp;are expected to gather in Normandy for the memorial celebrations.&nbsp;World leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also attend the memorial celebrations.

(With inputs from agencies)

Britain's Royal Air Force has decided to ground the fleet of World War II Spitfire planes following a tragic crash that claimed the life of pilot Mark Long during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, eastern England.

Britain's Royal Air Force has decided to ground the fleet of World War II Spitfire planes following a tragic crash that claimed the life of pilot Mark Long during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, eastern England. The incident occurred on Saturday (May 25) when the Spitfire, renowned for its role in the Battle of Britain, crashed near RAF Coningsby. The decision to ground the Spitfires has cast doubt on their participation in upcoming events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Notably, on June 5, 1944, the Allied forces embarked on one of the most pivotal military operations in history, the invasion of Normandy, France, famously known as D-Day. The operation involved a massive amphibious assault with the combined forces of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations. Also Read | France's former president's ‘love scooter’ gets auctioned at more than $21,000 The coming events in the UK marking 80 years of D-Day include a national commemorative gathering in Portsmouth on June 5. On this day, the Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. An RAF spokesperson said, "Following the tragic accident at RAF Coningsby, and while the formal investigation is ongoing, the RAF has instigated a temporary pause in flying for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight." Crash ahead of flyover The accident occurred when the Spitfire was scheduled to participate in a flyover at the "Lanc, Tanks and Military Machines" event at the Lincolnshire Aviation Centre in East Kirkby. Also Read | Amazon in talks with Italy for major AWS data centre expansion The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), responsible for operating historic aircraft to honour RAF personnel who fought in the Battle of Britain, includes iconic planes like the Avro Lancaster, Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane. Watch | Ukraine war: Ivanivka in Kharkiv & Netailove in Donetsk region captured: Russia × The future flying status of the vintage planes remains uncertain pending the completion of the RAF's investigation. Notably, key figures like King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince of Wales are expected to gather in Normandy for the memorial celebrations. World leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also attend the memorial celebrations. (With inputs from agencies)

RAF grounds WWII Spitfire planes after pilot's death

An Egyptian Soldier has been killed in shooting near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip and this is a place where the Israeli forces are deployed. Both Egyptian and the Israeli authorities have launched a probe into this incident. The Israeli military reported the incident on the Egyptian border and said that it was discussing it with Egypt. Watch in for more details!

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Police in Southern California have apprehended an octogenarian&nbsp;man, Prince King, described as a "serial slingshot shooter" suspected of terrorising his neighbourhood for nearly ten years.&nbsp;

He was finally held when Azusa police were called to the 900 block of North Enid Avenue regarding a "quality of life issue."

Over the past nine to ten years, many residents reported incidents involving a slingshot that took place in the&nbsp;neighbourhood.

Reports suggested that he resorted to smashing windows and damaging windshields of residents. Not only that, he sometimes came very close to hitting pedestrians in&nbsp;Azusa.&nbsp;

Lieutenant Jake Bushey of the Azusa police stated that initial slingshot incidents had been under investigation for years, but identifying a suspect proved challenging.

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"We just didn't identify who the suspect was," Bushey said while noting that detectives eventually traced most of the ball bearings to King's backyard or a nearby area.

Upon executing a search warrant at King's residence, police discovered a slingshot and ball bearings, which led to his arrest.

His home in Azusa is approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

King is currently held without bail at the county’s men's central jail.

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Reports citing&nbsp;Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office booking information&nbsp;indicated that he is charged with a felony crime.

<h2>Motive for slingshot attacks unclear&nbsp;</h2>

Bushey commented on the ongoing nature of the incidents saying, "We're not aware of any kind of motive other than just malicious mischief," and added that while the attacks weren't random, the reason behind targeting specific people or properties remains unclear.

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The police gave out the information in a Facebook post.

Some people reacted to the&nbsp;post and mentioned that their car windows had been shot out. However, they could not definitively link King to these incidents.

The decade-long mystery of slingshot attacks that plagued the Azusa neighbourhood has finally progressed in its legal course and now the court appearance of the 81-year-old is set for Tuesday (May 28).

(With inputs from agencies)

Police in Southern California have apprehended an octogenarian man, Prince King, described as a "serial slingshot shooter" suspected of terrorising his neighbourhood for nearly ten years.

Police in Southern California have apprehended an octogenarian man, Prince King, described as a "serial slingshot shooter" suspected of terrorising his neighbourhood for nearly ten years. He was finally held when Azusa police were called to the 900 block of North Enid Avenue regarding a "quality of life issue." Over the past nine to ten years, many residents reported incidents involving a slingshot that took place in the neighbourhood. Reports suggested that he resorted to smashing windows and damaging windshields of residents. Not only that, he sometimes came very close to hitting pedestrians in Azusa. Lieutenant Jake Bushey of the Azusa police stated that initial slingshot incidents had been under investigation for years, but identifying a suspect proved challenging. Also Read | Trump vows to crush pro-Palestinian protests after returning to White House "We just didn't identify who the suspect was," Bushey said while noting that detectives eventually traced most of the ball bearings to King's backyard or a nearby area. Upon executing a search warrant at King's residence, police discovered a slingshot and ball bearings, which led to his arrest. His home in Azusa is approximately 25 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. King is currently held without bail at the county’s men's central jail. Also Read | Nokia set to win 5G radio equipment contract with Portugal’s MEO Reports citing Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office booking information indicated that he is charged with a felony crime. Motive for slingshot attacks unclear Bushey commented on the ongoing nature of the incidents saying, "We're not aware of any kind of motive other than just malicious mischief," and added that while the attacks weren't random, the reason behind targeting specific people or properties remains unclear. Watch | Taiwan-China tensions: 21 Chinese military aircraft & 15 navy vessels detected: Taipei × The police gave out the information in a Facebook post. Some people reacted to the post and mentioned that their car windows had been shot out. However, they could not definitively link King to these incidents. The decade-long mystery of slingshot attacks that plagued the Azusa neighbourhood has finally progressed in its legal course and now the court appearance of the 81-year-old is set for Tuesday (May 28). (With inputs from agencies)

Elderly slingshot shooter nabbed after a decade of terrorising California neighbourhood

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Former United States president Donald Trump, while speaking to a group of wealthy campaign donors, said that the pro-Palestinian protests which have marred the universities will be crushed by him after he comes back to power.

Former United States president Donald Trump, while speaking to a group of wealthy campaign donors, said that the pro-Palestinian protests which have marred the universities will be crushed by him after he comes back to power. Trump said that if he is re-elected, he will deport all pro-Palestinian student protesters to ensure that they “behave”. He further said that there will be a crackdown on campus protests which have swept the country in the past few months. Trump reportedly said that the group of donors encompassed “98 per cent of my Jewish friends". Also Read: Police and pro-Palestinian protesters clash at UCLA after new encampments erected “One thing I do is, any student that protests, I throw them out of the country. You know, there are a lot of foreign students. As soon as they hear that, they’re going to behave,” said Trump, as reported by The Washington Post. Will push back movement by 25 or 30 years: Trump The presumptive Republican nominee said that protests against the Gaza war were part of a “radical revolution” and said to the predominantly Jewish donors that he would push the movement back 25 or 30 years if he defeats Joe Biden in November’s presidential election. “If you get me re-elected, we’re going to set that movement back 25 or 30 years,” said Trump. He added that any foreign students, if found participating in the protests, will be expelled by his administration. He also appreciated the efforts made by the New York police in clearing the encampments at Columbia University and added that a similar approach should be adopted by other cities. “It has to be stopped now," Trump said. Several college campuses in the United States have been swept by protests in the past few weeks over the war in Gaza. Watch: Gravitas | Pro-Palestine student protests turn global: Will students stop the war? The retaliatory attacks by Israel on Gaza have led to the death of more than 35,000 Palestinians, according to data shared by the Gaza Ministry of Health. The former president has earlier spoken about the war in the Middle East and said that it is time to “get back to peace and stop killing people”. As reported by The Washington Post, Republican donors have lobbied him to take a stronger stance in support of Israel and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump also reportedly informed the donors behind closed doors that he supports the right of Israel to continue its “war on terror”. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump vows to crush pro-Palestinian protests after returning to White House

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Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian filmmaker to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film 'All We Imagine as Light.' Is Payal Kapadia India's gateway to Oscar? Watch in for more details!

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The United States is anticipated to remove its embargo on the transfer of offensive weaponry to Saudi Arabia, possibly in the upcoming weeks. According to a person familiar with the situation, Washington had already told Saudi Arabia that it was ready to withdraw the restriction.

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