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We Should Do Everything Possible to Revive Dying Print Media- Otumfuo
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We Should Do Everything Possible to Revive Dying Print Media- Otumfuo

The Occupant of the Golden Stool, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called for an urgent national meeting to devise an effective and efficient plan to revive the mainstream media, particularly the print media. From the observation of the King, the mainstream media is struggling for survival and cocooned in intensive care, fighting for its last breath. Speaking at a dinner organised as part of the 29th GJA Media Awards on November 9, 2025, Otumfuo intimated that the “worrying” situation is not replicated in advanced countries. His Majesty, on that note, stated that everything possible must be done to save the platform which has graciously served as the bulwark of cultural history over the years. “I believe tonight, we need to raise a national court to save the mainstream print media. These papers are now part of our cultural heritage, and we should do everything possible to save them from extinction.” Present at the event held at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall at the Manhyia Palace were Nananom, President of the GJA, Albert Dwumfour, the awardees and others. Story by Hajara Fuseini

Hajara Fuseini
How A 4-Month-Old Baby Inspired India's Win Over Australia In WC Semi-Final
Sports

How A 4-Month-Old Baby Inspired India's Win Over Australia In WC Semi-Final

Sometimes inspiration comes from the unlikeliest of places, and the same seems to have happened with the Indian women’s team just before the 2025 World Cup semi-final against Australia. According to Kranti Gaud, a member of the 11 that beat the defending champions by five wickets for the historic achievement, a four-month-old girl and her mother gave the team just the push they needed on the eve of the match. On the eve of the match, members of the team and coaching staff visited a temple where they encountered a woman who shared a simple yet powerful dream: she hoped her infant daughter would one day become a cricketer. The sincerity of that wish left a lasting impression on everyone present. Moved by the mother’s faith and love for the sport, the team collectively resolved to give everything they had on the field. “The thought of a mother, so devoted to women’s cricket, dreaming of her baby becoming part of this sport moved us all,” Kranti recalled, as per The Times of India. Jemimah Rodrigues produced a stunning unbeaten 127 as India chased down a record 339 to beat the Aussies. Phoebe Litchfield (119) and Ellyse Perry (77) powered Australia to 338, while Shree Charani (2/49) and Deepti Sharma (2/73) claimed the most wickets. In reply, after Shafali Verma’s early dismissal, Jemimah and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89) rebuilt with a 167-run stand, India’s highest ever in a World Cup knockout. Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 26 guided India home with nine balls to spare. The team visited several temples throughout the journey, including some in Mumbai, before the final against South Africa, which they also clinched by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium. In the summit clash, after being asked to bat, Shafali Verma (87) and Smriti Mandhana (45) gave India a solid start, while Deepti Sharma (58) and Richa Ghosh (34) powered them to 298. South Africa’s chase was anchored by Laura Wolvaardt’s century, but wickets fell at regular intervals. Deepti’s five-wicket haul and Shafali’s key strikes sealed the win as South Africa were dismissed for 246.

News18,Rudransh Khurana
Print Media Fighting For Its Last Breath Due to Social Media- Asantehene
World

Print Media Fighting For Its Last Breath Due to Social Media- Asantehene

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has identified the threat that evolving social media poses to the mainstream media in Ghana. His Majesty mentioned the concerning situation, which has received little attention during an event dinner he organised at the Manhyia Palace for the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). Otumfuo observes that the emergence of web-based social network platforms was killing the mainstream media, particularly the print media, a situation that is not replicated in advanced countries. “Social media has left the mainstream media struggling for survival, while the mainstream media may continue to shoulder the developed world, the situation in Ghana may not be pleasant. Sadly, the mainstream media that has been the bulwark of our cultural history is cocooned in intensive care fighting for its last breath.” The Asantehene, therefore, called for an urgency in addressing the situation to provide a lifeline to the print. “I believe tonight, we need to raise a national court to save the mainstream print media. These papers are now part of our cultural heritage, and we should do everything possible to save them from extinction.” The king also raised concerns about unprofessionalism and disregard for laws in the practice of journalism in the current dispensation. “Let me be clear. The rule of law is the foundation of democracy. We cannot have a vital part of our society which is exempt from the rule of law. Therefore, any form of media, new or old, operating without any legal constraint is potentially a direct threat to democracy. “It is important for us as a sovereign nation to ensure respect for and compliance with our laws and traditions across the board, and just as we expect to curb impunity in public life, so we will do well to curb impunity in the media space.” Story by Hajara Fuseini

Hajara Fuseini
Fourteen-man South Africa dig deep to humble France
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Fourteen-man South Africa dig deep to humble France

South Africa showed all their world champions’ resilience, storming back from 14-6 down and the first-half sending-off of lock Lood de Jager to crush France 32-17 in a bruising Autumn international on Saturday. Down a man for the entire second half, the Springboks absorbed early pressure before overwhelming Les Bleus through sheer physicality and composure, silencing a raucous Stade de France crowd expecting revenge for France’s World Cup heartbreak. Two years after their agonising 29-28 World Cup quarter-final loss to the Springboks on home soil, Les Bleus looked eager to make amends even without their injured captain Antoine Dupont. But France, now on a four-match losing streak, cracked under pressure as their discipline disintegrated despite the Springboks being reduced to 14 men on the stroke of halftime. "The credit goes to the whole team," South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus told a press conference. "Some say they're getting old. They're getting wiser, calmer." His France counterpart Fabien Galthie rued his team's missed opportunities. "Around the 60th minute we had three clear chances where we should have scored, then we conceded a series of penalties, and we were forced to defend our line until the yellow card and the try," he said. France looked irresistible early on as winger Damian Penaud scored twice to become his country’s all-time leading try scorer with 40, surpassing Serge Blanco’s long-standing record. A succession of reckless infringements and a costly yellow card, however, handed the initiative to the Springboks who punished every mistake in ruthless fashion. South Africa fought back with tries from Cobus Reinach, Andre Esterhuizen, Grant Williams and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who also slotted two penalties and three conversions. It had all started brightly for France. Fullback Thomas Ramos sent a perfectly-weighted chip over the defence after four minutes which Penaud gathered to score. The winger struck again soon after, diving into the corner to double the lead, and when De Jager was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Ramos France seemed in full control despite being only one point ahead. Then came South Africa’s spectacular revival through a mixture of clinical attacking and iron discipline. France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey was sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on, and the world champions pounced. Esterhuizen powered over from a maul after the visitors had chosen to go for the lineout after being awarded a penalty, before Williams darted through a splintered defence for another try as the momentum swung quickly. With France rattled and conceding a succession of penalties, Feinberg-Mngomezulu sealed a remarkable comeback, rounding the defence on the outside and sliding over the line before converting his own try. South Africa have now beaten France in nine of their last 10 meetings. France next face Fiji in Bordeaux on Saturday while South Africa travel to Italy.

Julien Pretot
'There's nothing better than playing a villain inspired by a drag queen, really'
Entertainment

'There's nothing better than playing a villain inspired by a drag queen, really'

One of Sam Buttery’s very first acting roles was portraying the late, great club kid legend Leigh Bowery on Broadway. In terms of early gigs, it doesn’t tend to get much greater than that. In the years following, Sam, originally from Tamworth in the West Midlands, has starred alongside the likes of Tom Hardy and Gary Oldman, shimmied across the London Palladium as Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, taken on Audrey II in The Little Shop of Horrors and played the Greek fate Atropos in Netflix’s Kaos. The list, quite frankly, goes on. But for Sam’s next big performance, she’s taking on the role-of-all-roles in the form of the villainous sea witch Ursula. In fact, it’s a character she says she’s been waiting to play for a long time now. “I actually applied for this role a few years ago,” Sam tells the M.E.N. as she sits in the auditorium of The Lowry where Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch will play this December and January ( tickets here ). Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here “It didn’t go my way the first time round but when they announced they were bringing it back, I felt like they just had to give it to me this time and that’s what I basically told them. And it's worked out quite well for me!” The critically-acclaimed parody musical, which is very much not suitable for children, delves into the backstory of Ursula as she explains exactly what went on with Ariel, the Little Mermaid. It’s been described as ‘wickedly camp’ and ‘hilariously naughty’, which sounds about right. “It’s just such an iconic role,” Sam beams. “Come on, it’s Ursula. I feel like, for me, she is very Divine. I have her tattooed on my leg, so it can’t be any more perfect for me. I’ve always loved Divine. She's been a big inspiration.” It’s said that Disney’s interpretation of the sea witch, in its 1989 film, took inspiration from American drag queen Divine. The performer, who made a name for herself thanks to appearances in John Walters movies like Pink Flamingos, was also portrayed by Sam in the work-in-progress A Divine Comedy, which she wrote and performed in Manchester last year. “The whole aesthetic and look of Ursula is quite drag, really,” Sam explains. “I also just think there’s nothing better than playing a villain. And Ursula is basically the ultimate villain. No one cares about Ariel, it’s all about Ursula. “I’m aiming to bring some of the rebellion and grotesqueness of Divine into the role, to keep that inspiration going. Ursula was very queer-coded, really. It’s all very much about what I like.” Sam now lives in Greater Manchester and is a frequent name on any cabaret night worth its salt - including at venues like The Fitzgerald, Albert’s Schloss, Via and New Union. With a big, booming voice (and a previous appearance on The Voice UK) and oozing with character and charisma, there’s no denying that she doesn’t have the scope to give the villain diva the stage presence she is worthy of. In fact, it's inspired casting. The show is leading The Lowry’s very varied line-up this festive season alongside more family-friendly performances of the likes of Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile, Little Bear and the Christmas Lights, and classic Narnia show The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. “It’s actually quite weird because the last time I was performing at The Lowry, it was for the Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” Sam says. “Now, I’m doing Ursula and they’re both on at the same time. It’s like a flip-through of four years of being here.” Speaking about the roles that Sam finds herself attracted to, she says she loves anything that feels powerful, or represents power. It’s something she admits she has often found herself lacking in the past, and the stage was where she was able to possess such strength. “Sometimes in my life, I personally haven’t felt like I’ve been able to harness that power in myself,” she admits. “So, when I’m on the stage, I come alive and just feel so much power. It’s escapism, and I just go to a different place where I feel like how things could have been. “Being on stage is the best feeling ever. You forget about everything. I suppose my whole adult journey has been about trying to forget, to forget the ego part of who I am. When I’m on stage, I feel present, and I thrive off it. It’s a break from reality. “A lot of people say that being an actor is not life or death, it’s not like I’m performing open-heart surgery. And I know what they mean when they say that. But, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t a magnitude of things just because you’re singing. “When I was 14, I came to see a musical and it was very serious to me. I was a queer child growing up in the Midlands, in a place that didn’t really accept me for who I was, and I was given a lifeline in terms of what I saw on stage. It’s always been more than just a musical to me. And I hope it is for other people too. “I love the thought that whenever I do a show, it might be the first time someone has ever been in the theatre. It could go on to have this seismic impact on their lives. That’s something that is very special and I try to bring that power to every show I do.” And as for why people should see Unfortunate at The Lowry at the end of the year, Sam’s reasoning is actually quite simple: “If you like camp, brash, big musical theatre numbers with heart, then you’ll like this. If you don’t, then who even are you anyway?” Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch is at The Lowry from December 5 to January 11 (suitable for 16+). Tickets can be bought here. Join our Christmas in Manchester WhatsApp group HERE

Adam Maidment
Uttarakhand Foundation Day: 7 Offbeat Places In the State You Must Visit
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Uttarakhand Foundation Day: 7 Offbeat Places In the State You Must Visit

On Uttarakhand Foundation Day, here’s a list of 7 offbeat places in the state that offer the perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, unique culture, and unforgettable experiences. Munsiyari: Nestled in Pithoragarh, Munsiyari is a serene Himalayan village surrounded by the Panchachuli peaks. Known as “Little Kashmir,” it’s perfect for trekking to glaciers like Milam and Ralam, offering stunning views, authentic mountain culture, and a peaceful, offbeat escape. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Khirsu: A quiet hamlet in Garhwal, is famous for its apple orchards, pine and deodar forests. With panoramic views of Trishul and Nanda Devi, it’s ideal for travellers seeking tranquility, photography, and a slow-paced mountain retreat away from crowds. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Peora: Situated near Mukteshwar, is a quaint village famous for fruit orchards and eco-tourism. Fewer tourists make it a perfect spot for peaceful stays, enjoying local culture, exploring plum and apple gardens, and disconnecting amidst Kumaon’s natural beauty. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Chaukori: Situated near Mukteshwar, is a quaint village famous for fruit orchards and eco-tourism. Fewer tourists make it a perfect spot for peaceful stays, enjoying local culture, exploring plum and apple gardens, and disconnecting amidst Kumaon’s natural beauty. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Binsar: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kumaon is a forested haven with oak trees and panoramic Himalayan vistas. Ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers, it combines serene walks, wildlife spotting, and less-crowded hill station vibes for a tranquil offbeat experience. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Chopta: In the Garhwal Himalayas, Chopta is known for alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and the Tungnath trek. Less crowded than mainstream destinations, it’s ideal for trekking, camping, and soaking in pristine landscapes amid fresh mountain air. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Kanatal: A hidden gem in Tehri Garhwal, is a peaceful hill station with apple orchards and starry nights. Perfect for couples or families seeking calm, light adventure, and scenic Himalayan views, it offers an offbeat, accessible retreat from busy tourist spots. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Bhaswati Sengupta,News18,Nisha.dubey
Tony Wilson thought nostalgia was 'crap' - now he might get a statue
World

Tony Wilson thought nostalgia was 'crap' - now he might get a statue

Tony Wilson regarded nostalgia as "crap". But he may well feature in a slice of it. The gifted, swaggering, and influential journalist and music mogul left his mark on Manchester. It has been convincingly argued that the success of Madchester music scene and his Hacienda nightclub was a root cause of the city being able to emerge from post-industrial decline. For several years a tribute to Wilson has been mooted. Joy Division and New Order star, Peter Hook and friend, former Salford councillor, Steve Coen, have been incubating the idea. Coen believes that a statue of Wilson should be installed. He reckons the location should be opposite Manchester Cathedral on the Salford side of the River Irwell in the new Greengate Square where the old Victoria Bus Station once was. The location is where Hooky admits he "stole many a goodnight kiss". Something to capture the dynamic charm of the late Wilson, who died in 2007, aged 57, is a justified vision. But the statue idea may just be a catalyst for other, alternative ideas to flow from current generation of artistic talent. It would need to reflect his humour and self belief too - as captured in one of his quotes which is emblazoned across a wall in the Manchester Evening News editorial conference room: "As for the debate about which is England's second city, just let London and Birmingham slug it out between them." The De La Salle Grammar School old boy was a charismatic journalist at Granada Reports but gained Mancunian legendary status as co-founder of Factory Records that introduced bands including Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays and manager of the Hacienda. Wilson, who died in 2007, aged 57, famously hated nostalgia, saying it was ‘crap’. But in 2022 a bust of him was created by artist Emma Rodgers as tribute to the role in played in the culture of the city - from booking the Sex Pistols to appear on "So It Goes" to intellectual jousting with the likes of Anthony Burgess. Emma was commissioned to create the Tony Wilson bust by a client of Delacey Fine Art Gallery, Manchester. The client has admired Tony's career and approached her to capture and incorporate some of this within the sculpture. Should a statue be the preferred option to salute Wilson, she could be in the running for the job. Emma told the Manchester Evening News in 2022: "I was a frequent visitor to the Hacienda in my youth, so knew of him and had also featured Tony and people he had worked with in my Salford Firsts sculpture situated on Bexley Square, Salford. Hooky was really helpful with information for the details for both sculptures as were other bands. "His glasses (in the bust) are not fully formed ,like a loose sketch and perch low on his nose, like they did when he was in deep conversation. I have studied a number of images, information and video footage to watch his expression and movement hence his hand resting gently on his shirt. "My aim was to keep the piece quite fluid as he was so expressive with such an imagination. A really forward thinking person I was trying to convey that energy of such a strong character." Peter said: "You only have to look at Oasis to see why Tony Wilson should be celebrated. What Oasis have done, which is seismic, would not have happened without him. He sold the seats for every interesting Manchester musical venture. "Next year it is 50 years since the Sex Pistols came to Manchester - who put them on telly? Tony Wilson. It is as plain as the nose of your face, most people in Manchester whether they like him or not, know that what he did for Manchester with Factory Records is huge, and it does need celebrating, it is as simple as that. "I said to Steve, if we don't get a f....ing move on they will be doing a statue of me. A location is available we have talked to planners and engineers, it is just getting that final permission." Referring to the location he added: "I used to get many a goodnight kiss in that bus station." "If we don't celebrate these cultural heroes we are missing a trick. We didn't know what we were doing then (80s and 90s) yet millions of people around the world celebrate it now. Tony is a prime example and why it needs to be done. Steve Coen really has got a massive heart for Salford and a real passion and we need to get this done." Steve said: "Like many Mancunians of my age group, my formative nightclub years were influenced in part by Tony Wilson’s cultural vision and impact. It wasn’t just the Haçienda experience, he seemed to be everywhere, on so many interesting and different TV programmes. "I remember particular interviews he did with the American political observer and writer Gore Vidal another was with Anthony Burgess they were always well matched, those interviews, and they were the moments where he felt he assumed to be more like Anthony than Tony! "He introduced us to fascinating, alternative viewpoints, and that sharing of ideas and interests was one of his greatest gifts to us TV viewers. "His belief in what this city could be, and his global vision and ambition for Manchester, shaped so much. We do things differently here; we see things differently here, and that quality has a legacy , one that should never be forgotten. "We should always move forward, be creative, and make things happen. That is what his legacy means to me. A statue that embodies all of these qualities represents not only his memory but also the future of Manchester and Salford , as we are bold, creative, fun and empowering. "We should look forward to future change makers thriving in this city. The statue can serve as a reminder that you do not have to be an inventor, a member of royalty, or a footballer to earn a place in history. You can be yourself, make a difference, and inspire the next generation of creatives in Manchester, be confident in your abilities, when you are from Manchester and Salford, you have a head start." Mr Coen played a key part in a Manchester Evening News campaign which resulted in a new memorial to 156 "forgotten" war heroes from Salford being installed in the Greengate district in 2015. Salford councillor, John Warmisham, said: “The question I ask myself is would Tony Wilson like a statue of himself? Probably not, but like me if you were a lover of the Manchester post punk music scene from the mid seventies onwards you owe him a great debt. "From the original Factory club in Hulme , promoting local bands like The Fall and international stars like Iggy Pop. This led to the Hacienda and the gigs and dance scene that it created, which put the Manchester music scene on the worldwide map. "He was also proud of his Salford roots, born in Hope hospital and going to De La Salle school he spent his formative years in the city. I know Manchester has its Mark Kennedy mosaic of Tony, so why not a statue in Salford?” There is no doubt that a statue can resonate with some as recognition of achievement. Manchester and Salford are dotted with them. Outside Salford Museum and Art Gallery across a lawn Queen Victoria faces Prince Albert. There is already a statue of Mahatma Ghandi near to the Cathedral. The 9ft bronze work was unveiled in 2019 on the 150th anniversary of his birthday. He is depicted in his tradtional dhoti and shawl. Its purpose was to celebrate Manchester's multicultural society, and was designed by Indian artist Ram V Sutar. At the unveiling Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham said he hoped it would remind people of the city's spirit after the 2017 Manchester Arena attack - " a defiant rejection of violence". The statue itself was donated to the city by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) and privately paid for by the Kamani Family. Plans for another statue at the same location as Ghandi, paying tribute to the region's firefighters never came to fruition. In 2018 after vanishing, being discarded as scrap metal, and spending decades on the ‘wrong’ side of the river, Joseph Brotherton's statue came "home". A 9ft 6in bronze of him was returned to Peel Park - 160 years after it was first put up there. During a century and a half it had disappeared into storage, reappeared in Cheshire, then, Manchester, and finally Salford. A Liberal politician, Brotherton, a progressive man, was re-elected five times, unopposed on two occasions. When he died in 1857, a fund was set up to pay for a memorial to the great man, who campaigned against the death penalty and for the abolition of slavery. He was largely responsible for the opening of Peel Park, and so a bronze statue of him was erected at the front of the park, But in 1954 the monument was taken down to make way for a new technical college, which in time would become Salford University . It was then placed in storage until 1969 when it was sold into private ownership. There remains speculation that the statue was sold by hard-up Salford council for scrap metal. But new owner Christopher Richards placed it in the grounds of his home in Gawsworth Hall, Cheshire. It was then sold for £5,000, in 1986, to Manchester council - who put it up on the Manchester side of the River Irwell on a walkway at Albert Bridge. So, for several decades, Joseph appeared to be gazing across the water to Salford. And of course in 2017 Freidrich Engels returned to Manchester 150 years after he left. Engels came to Manchester in 1842 and went on to chronicle the depths of poverty in the city, in his work ‘The Condition of the Working Class in England’, which was published in 1845. As part of the Manchester International Festival, a 12ft statue of the German founder of "scientific socialism" with Karl Marx, was unveiled - in Tony Wilson Place. Wilson would have revelled in reporting for Granada TV how the statue ended up in Manchester. It had stood in a village eastern Ukraine once named after Engels. But the statue was toppled in 2015, following Russian aggression against Ukraine. The statue was abandoned on farmland. Other Soviet-era statues in Ukraine had already been pulled down in 1989 following the democratic momentum that led to the collapse of the Berlin Wall that year and then the overthrow of Communist rule throughout Eastern Europe. It was recovered from Ukraine by the Turner prize-nominated artist Phil Collins.

Neal Keeling
Wale Oke, Ex-CMD demand urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s health system
Health

Wale Oke, Ex-CMD demand urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s health system

The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and founder of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare system to reduce preventable deaths among young people and end the trend of political leaders seeking medical treatment abroad. He made the appeal during the Foundation Day Annual Public Enlightenment Lecture of the Dorcas Oke Hope Alive Initiative (DOHAL) at Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan. Oyo State capital. In the same vein, the former Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Temitope Alonge, who was the keynote speaker of the event, emphasized the importance of primary healthcare as the foundation of an effective system. “If we get primary healthcare right, we will get healthcare right. An African child has immense potential for the future,” he said. The initiative, founded in memory of his late daughter, aims to promote health awareness and improve access to quality healthcare. Bishop Oke stressed the need for massive investment in the health sector to make care accessible, affordable, and sustainable. He described the frequent foreign medical trips of government officials as “undignified and unsafe,” urging the government to upgrade one tertiary hospital in each geopolitical zone to global standards. “We don’t want a situation where any president will be sick and has to go abroad for treatment,” he said. “There should be accessible and affordable healthcare for all, from the number one citizen to the rural dweller,” he added. DOHAL’s Executive Director, Pastor (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Ajibulu, noted that since 2009, the annual lecture has provided a platform to address critical health and social issues affecting the African child.

Seyi Sokoya
BREAKING: Man, 21, charged after woman stabbed in neck in random busy city centre attack
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BREAKING: Man, 21, charged after woman stabbed in neck in random busy city centre attack

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Jemimah Rodrigues Makes Quiet Return To WBBL As Melbourne Renegades Outclass Brisbane Heat
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Jemimah Rodrigues Makes Quiet Return To WBBL As Melbourne Renegades Outclass Brisbane Heat

Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket after the exhilaration of the World Cup victory was subdued, as the Indian batting star scored only six runs in Brisbane Heat’s seven-wicket defeat against Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League on Sunday. Rodrigues, playing her first match since India’s historic ODI World Cup win last week, appeared eager to make an impact but was dismissed after facing nine balls, edging Alice Capsey to Deandra Dottin at backward point. Despite Rodrigues’ quiet return, her presence added significant star power to the match. Brisbane Heat posted a video on their X handle, showing a smiling Jemimah making her way to the pitch, saying, “I am here in Brisbane, can you believe it, very excited for today, let’s go.” Jemi! Our World Cup superstar is here! 🩵 @JemiRodrigues | #WBBL11 pic.twitter.com/cA8mIzPo3M — Brisbane Heat (@HeatBBL) November 9, 2025 Her early dismissal came at a critical moment, as Heat managed to post only 133 all out in 20 overs. Nadine de Klerk (40 off 38 balls) and Chinelle Henry (29 off 22) provided some resistance, but the Renegades’ spinners dominated. Skipper Georgia Wareham (3/12) and Alice Capsey (3/22) excelled in the middle overs, while Tess Flintoff (3/30) ensured there was no late surge. In response, the Renegades chased a revised target of 66 runs in 8 overs after a rain delay, reaching the total in 7.3 overs. Courtney Webb led with an unbeaten 34 off 22 balls, steering her team home alongside skipper Wareham (16 not out). Brief Scores: Brisbane Heat Women: 133 in 20 overs (Nadine de Klerk 40, Chinelle Henry 29; Wareham 3/12, Capsey 3/22, Flintoff 3/30) Melbourne Renegades Women: 66/3 in 7.3 overs (Courtney Webb 34, Wareham 16 not out; Ginger 2/16, Hamilton 1/18).

Aakash Biswas,News18
The tasty snack that you can eat before bed to ease inflammation
Health

The tasty snack that you can eat before bed to ease inflammation

The world has gone nuts for pistachios, with the obsession for Dubai chocolate triggering a supply crunch. But there could be a good reason. The tasty green snack is also a powerhouse of nutrients that help to boost gut health, and could be especially beneficial to reduce inflammation and support immunity if you eat them at night. That’s according to one US study on 51 adults that found nighttime pistachio consumption affects gut bacteria, but only in adults with pre-diabetes. The findings, published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition in July, suggest replacing a carbohydrate-based snack, such as toast, with pistachios may help reshape the gut microbiome - the ecosystem of microbes that live in your intestines. Another 2023 study, published in the journal Foods, found that pistachio consumption generally increases the number of beneficial bacteria in the gut more than other nuts. But what makes pistachios so good for our guts? "They’re packed with fibre and polyphenols - the kind of nutrients your gut microbes thrive on. Think of them as feeding the good bacteria that help keep your gut happy,” Dr Federica Amati, head nutritionist at ZOE, told The Independent. “People who regularly eat pistachios tend to have more of the microbes that produce short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate, which is beneficial for reducing inflammation and maintaining a healthy gut lining.” The microbes living in the gut are thought to keep the body healthy, from supporting digestion to boosting the immune system. Everyone’s gut microbiota is unique, and diversity is key to a healthy gut. Pistachios are high in fibre, with just one small serving containing about 3g out of the recommended 30g a day. This type of dietary fibre is beneficial for gut health because it reduces inflammation. “These nuts contain dietary fibre and specific types of carbohydrates that act as prebiotics, meaning they feed beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus,” Registered nutritionist Rob Hobson told The Independent. “When these fibres are fermented in the colon, they produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, propionate, and acetate, which help maintain a healthy gut lining, reduce inflammation, and support immune function.” In addition to fibre, pistachios also release compounds such as polyphenols, tocopherols (a type of E vitamin) and lutein (an antioxidant) - which all boost gut health. “Polyphenols and antioxidants are metabolised by gut microbes, and they modulate the composition and activity of the microbiota,” Mr Hobson explained. The healthy fats and protein in pistachios help to slow digestion, which means the nutrients travel further down the gut where fermentation occurs and helps balance the microbiome, he added. Opting for a handful of pistachios over biscuits or crisps in the evening will also lower sugar and salt consumption - another way of boosting gut health. Mr Hobson concluded: “Unlike high-risk snacks, pistachios don’t contain added sugars or emulsifiers that can disrupt your microbiome. Having a handful of pistachios as a snack or sprinkling them on your meals is a simple and delicious way to support your gut health."

Rebecca Whittaker
Plans for London’s Remembrance Sunday service revealed
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Plans for London’s Remembrance Sunday service revealed

The King will lead the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday, observing a two-minute silence at 11am to honour those who died in conflict. Other members of the royal family and senior politicians will lay wreaths, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighting the nation's duty to remember and uphold the values fought for. Approximately 10,000 armed forces veterans, including around 20 from the Second World War, will participate in the Royal British Legion’s march-past. Among the Second World War veterans attending are 101-year-old Donald Poole, a Royal Army Ordnance Corps technician, and Sid Machin, a 'Chindit' soldier from the Burma campaign. Eileen Marshall, 98, one of three female Second World War veterans marching, will represent the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) and honour her late husband and fallen comrades.

Ted Hennessey
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Gönül Dağı 192. Bölüm İzle | Gönül Dağı 193. Yeni Bölüm Fragmanı İzle

TRT 1 ekranlarının sevilen dizisi Gönül Dağı, heyecan dolu sahneleriyle izleyicileri ekran başına kilitlemeye devam ediyor. Gönül Dağı 192. bölüm full izle tek parça seçeneği, son bölümü kaçıranlar tarafından yoğun şekilde araştırılıyor. Gönül Dağı son bölüm izle aramaları ise dizinin yayın gününden sonra zirveye çıkıyor. TRT 1 ekranlarında yayınlanan Gönül Dağı dizisi, hem Türkiye'de hem de yurt dışında geniş bir hayran kitlesine sahip. İzleyiciler, yeni bölümü beklerken "Gönül Dağı 191. bölümde neler olmuştu" sorusunun yanıtın...

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Quinton De Kock Becomes 2nd Fastest Batter In The World To...
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Quinton De Kock Becomes 2nd Fastest Batter In The World To...

Quinton de Kock opened the innings for South Africa in the third ODI against Pakistan on Saturday (November 8) and scored 53 runs from 70 balls. During his stay at the crease at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, the left-handed batter, who reversed his decision to retire from ODIs in September 2025, hammered six fours and one six. In the third ODI, which South Africa lost by seven wickets, De Kock entered his name in the history books by becoming the second fastest batter in the world to score 7000 runs in ODIs. De Kock needed 44 runs in the third ODI to complete 7000 runs in ODIs, and he achieved the objective by taking a single on the fourth ball of the 19th over of South Africa’s innings bowled by Salman Ali Agha. De Kock scored his 7000th run in the 158th ODI innings. Only one batter – Hashim Amla – has reached the 7000-run mark in ODIs in fewer innings than De Kock. During his playing days, Amla reached the 7000-run mark in the 150th innings of his 153rd ODI match. Virat Kohli completed 7000 ODI runs in 161 innings, and Kane Williamson reached the 7000-run mark in 159 innings of 167 matches. Fastest to 7000 runs in ODIs Hashim Amla South Africa Quinton de Kock South Africa Kane Williamson New Zealand Virat Kohli AB de Villiers South Africa/Africa Sourav Ganguly Rohit Sharma West Indies Martin Guptill New Zealand In his first ODI series after coming out of retirement, De Kock amassed a total of 239 runs in three matches for the Proteas, and his super show with the bat also helped him bag the Player of the Series award. The Player of the Series award in the away series against Pakistan is De Kock’s seventh such award in ODI cricket. By winning his seventh Player of the Series award in ODIs on Saturday (November 8), De Kock equalled MS Dhoni’s world record of winning the most Player of the Series awards by wicket-keeper batters in ODI history. During his 15-year-long ODI career from December 2004 to July 2019, Dhoni also won seven Player Of The Series awards for India.

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'I chose a girlfriend who looks just like my mum, I don't care if it's gross'
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'I chose a girlfriend who looks just like my mum, I don't care if it's gross'

Isaiah met Yarelis when the pair were at school and they eventually got together as a couple a year and a half ago. He was delighted when his girlfriend and beloved mum, who he’s very close to, hit it off and became firm friends - even describing each other as like a daughter and big sister. However when they started sharing “cute” content in which they were dressed in similar clothes, they were faced with a barrage of online hate accusing Isaiah of having Freudian mummy issues and suggesting the family was guilty of incest. Despite this the determined and dedicated matriarch refuses to let the trolls get them down. The young couple are now 20 but have known each other since they were 11 years old. He enjoys a loving and caring relationship with his mum Zashia, who has been a content creator since 2012. Isaiah told Love Don’t Judge that when Yarelis first met his mum, they clicked immediately and have been close ever since. Zashia says her son's girlfriend is now like a daughter to her and their personalities are very similar. She describes them both as typical of Latinas from Miami - "loud and crazy". However things took a dark turn when the two women first shared content together in which they were dressed alike. The post went viral but not for the most positive of reasons. While they thought their clip was "cute", they received cruel comments and feedback. One accused Isaiah of having Freudian psychological problems. "This dude definitely has weird mummy issues," one wrote. Another was directed at Zashia: "So you’re basically your son’s type," they commented. Isaiah says he feels "weirded out" when people accuse him of wanting to date someone like his mum and doesn’t understand the negativity online over his relationship. Zashia remains defiant though and reasons that if it were a girl choosing a boyfriend who was like her dad, there wouldn’t be the same vile backlash. "When a woman or a young lady has a good father figure in her life, goes and tries to find a man who is like her father because he was such a good father, a good man - that’s not weird, that’s fine," she says. "But when a mother is a good mother, a good woman, a good provider, shows love, shows care, shows compassion - for her son to find those characteristics, then it’s weird." Isaiah notes that it’s often common for parents not to like their children' s partners and push their kids away when they could all be one big happy family, just like they are. "If someone tells me I have mummy issues, I just think they dislike their mum," he says. "I try not to let the comments get to me because I know the relationship with my mum and girlfriend. For every negative comment, there’s like ten positives, so thank you guys." Zashia has her own partner, wife Taylor, who she’s been with for a couple of years. She is also a "huge part" of the close-knit family unit. Taylor says it’s "beautiful" to see how close the mum and son are and that they’re like "best friends". She also reveals that it "eats her alive" to see her partner and loved ones being bombarded with hateful comments. Zashia dismisses the incest claims as "really dumb" and explains that their family is a safe space where they can discuss anything. She says she tries to guide her son and his girlfriend in the right direction in the hope their relationship may be long lasting. Isaiah’s only hopes are that they all continue doing what they are doing and that nothing or no one changes them. The Cyber Helpline offers advice and guides for help with online harassment. The National Bullying Helpline advises anyone who thinks they are being harassed or threatened online to call their local police on 101.

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Strictly icon's 'bromance' with co-star's husband and lookalike brother
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Strictly icon's 'bromance' with co-star's husband and lookalike brother

Strictly's Vicky Pattison has revealed that her delight that pro dancer, Southampton-born Kai Widdington , is getting on like a house on fire with her husband of just over a year, businessman Ercan Ramadan. Explaining during an exclusive shoot with OK!, Vicky reveals that her other half often pops into the dance studio to see them both during training, alongside his lookalike brother ("it's those Turkish-Cypriot genes, those brothers all look alike!"), the Geordie TV star says he and Kai - who went public with his romance with relationship with City worker Chloe Wells in April - are developing a lovely friendship. “Kai and Ercan have quite the little bromance going,” Vicky tells us, with a smile. “He’s gone down a total storm with my family and friends and I love his gorgeous girlfriend Chloe.” Vicky and Kai have even talked about the two couples going on a double date – before realising it would be pretty much impossible, with their current schedules on Strictly. “We were so full of it at the start of this process,” Vicky admits. “A double date, what?! Nobody’s got time for that!” Kai, who started dancing at the age of nine, the same year Strictly first aired on telly, also admits he had zero preconceptions about Heart Radio presenter Vicky before they met, other than knowing she was a total beginner when it came to dancing. But as he reveals, he is delighted by how much she has progressed since her first dance. “If I’d shown her what she’s achieved in our most recent dances, she wouldn’t have believed it. But why stop now? We might as well go the whole way,” he says confidently. Vicky is in agreement and confesses it's “mindblowing” - remembering with a laugh how she struggled to even clap on time to the music during the first group dance. Since then, she’s performed a gorgeous American Smooth, the Couple’s Choice dance to Cheryl Cole’s F ight For This Love - receiving a personal message of support from the singer herself - and even the notoriously tricky samba. “Oh man, the samba. If you’d told me seven weeks ago I’d love that dance, I’d have called you a liar. Yet here I am. A big, samba-loving Geordie,” she laughs. Kai is as loved up with girlfriend Chloe as Vicky - who says she 'hit the jackpot' when she met Ercan. Kai first met Chloe, who is originally from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, at a pub in West London and according to a friend “hit it off immediately”. Back in May, the professional dancer appeared on Lorraine to talk about his upcoming tour and admitted he was the “happiest I have ever been” . He said: “I feel very very happy and it’s largely down to my other half as well.” A month later, the loved-up pair made their first public appearance as she joined him to celebrate the first night of his Evolution tour. * Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .

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'I fell for loving husband then discovered 10 secret children by 7 women'
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'I fell for loving husband then discovered 10 secret children by 7 women'

Mary Turner Thomson thought she had found her soulmate in the charming American who swept her off her feet. But after four years of marriage, her world collapsed with one phone call - from “the other Mrs Jordan.” Mary soon discovered that her “caring” husband, Will Jordan, was in fact a serial bigamist. Behind his polished façade, he had another wife, three fiancées, and six children - all living separate lives built on the same web of lies. After meeting his other wife, Mary realised she had been the victim of a calculating predator who had scammed her out of hundreds of thousands of pounds. After meeting online in 2000, Mary was told by her new partner that he was an American CIA agent, constantly travelling the world on top-secret, dangerous missions. Mary believed him to be a devoted husband and father — at least when he wasn’t away for months at a time for his ‘work’. When they met Mary was a 35-year-old single mum to her one-year-old daughter, Robyn. Mary said: “It was very important that any man I dated would be a positive influence in my daughter’s life, be reliable and sincere. Will, who was originally from New Jersey but living in Edinburgh, was intelligent, attentive and caring – everything I’d been looking for in a relationship.” But soon, his behaviour began to change. Mary explained: “He’d cancel plans at the last minute, or stand me up. Then he’d be deeply apologetic and promise it would never happen again. When he didn’t show up for a trip we’d planned to London in late December 2000, I resolved to finish it with him. “His response was to turn up on my doorstep at 7am the next morning and propose. I said ‘no’, as it was far too soon, but I also agreed not to end the relationship, because his remorse was so convincing." In April 2001, Jordan made a shocking ‘confession’. Mary remembered: “He’d originally told me he worked in high-level cyber security for banks and the authorities, which involved a lot of travel within the UK. “But then he revealed he was actually a CIA agent, having been recruited out of university, and travelled the world, often to dangerous locations. I didn’t know what to think. But he wasn’t asking me for anything, other than my belief… so eventually I accepted what he was telling me.” Jordan swore Mary to secrecy about his work, meaning, as she put it, “I could never complain if he was away for weeks or cancelled a date last minute, as he had no choice.” Two months later, Mary learned she was pregnant - surprising news, as Jordan had said he was infertile due to childhood mumps. “I was stunned, but delighted, as was he,” she said. But he was away for most of her pregnancy , claiming to be on a mission in the Middle East. He called sporadically, often in the middle of the night from a satellite phone, telling me about the bodies of dead children he’d seen and buildings reduced to rubble. “I was in a state of constant fear for him, while juggling my job as a business advisor with a two-year-old and a pregnancy. Despite repeatedly reassuring me he’d make it back in time for the birth in February 2002, he didn’t. My mum was with me instead.” He didn’t meet their daughter Eilidh until she was three months old. Jordan and Mary married in an Edinburgh registry office in October 2001. Her parents attended, but none of his family came — he said they couldn’t travel from the US. “I felt so happy that day. We’d married, and Will had decided to leave his CIA role and set up an IT business. He’d returned from the Middle East a broken man and said his work wasn’t making a difference to humanity. I really believed that day that we were beginning a new, more ‘normal’ chapter,” said Mary. For the next two years, life seemed ordinary, apart from Jordan’s frequent absences working as an IT contractor around the UK - a detail that, unusually, was true. Mary refuses to feel ashamed about what happened. She said: “I wouldn’t have two of my three wonderful children – even though Eilidh and Zach don’t have a relationship with their father – so I can’t regret meeting him, and I’m not to blame for what he did. Men like Jordan are professionals at what they do.” In summer 2004, Mary discovered she was pregnant again - but joy soon turned to fear. “Jordan told me that dangerous men, who knew him from his time in the CIA, had come after him and we needed to pay them off to protect me and the children. “I was terrified. He even trained me how to use a taser in case they broke into the house. I barely slept for months, I was so stressed and fearful.” Over the next year, Mary estimates she gave him £198,000 — from selling her flat, her savings, and her salary — believing the money was paying off these ‘dangerous men’. “It was £10k here, £3k there, then another £5k… Even if he was away, he’d call or email to say we needed to pay more or our kids would be killed. People always think they wouldn’t fall for a scam like this, but I was an intelligent, professional woman. “I believed it wholeheartedly, because Jordan was a master of deception and had spent years grooming me before asking me for anything.” The truth finally emerged in April 2006, when Mary answered her phone to a stranger. “Are you Mrs Jordan?” said the voice. “I’m the other Mrs Jordan.” Mary said: “After that call, I realised that the man I’d loved for six years, who I’d married and had two children with, didn’t exist. It was my rock bottom. It had all been a lie. Nothing, from the very first words he’d ever written to me, was true.” The other woman revealed she had been married to Will for 14 years and he had five children with her — plus two with their nanny. He had told her he was a spy for the Ministry of Defence . "My reality was crumbling around me as she spoke, but I was strangely relieved, as I realised there were no dangerous men coming for us. “My money was gone and my marriage was a sham – but at least the kids and I were safe.” Police investigations uncovered a staggering pattern of deceit. Jordan had been engaged to another woman, stealing her salary and using her credit card fraudulently. He had also been previously convicted of sexual offences against a girl under 13 in 1997. “The worst revelation was that he was a convicted sex offender… I felt physically sick,” Mary said. In late 2006, at Oxford Crown Court, Jordan pleaded guilty to fraud, bigamy, possession of a stun gun, and failing to register his address. He was jailed for five years. Judge Thomas Corrie told him: “You are a conman… and a bigamist. You are an inveterate exploiter of vulnerable women, not just financially, but also emotionally.” Outside court, another woman approached Mary to say she too had a child with Jordan. “By now, I’d established that in 2005 he had seven relationships on the go, and 10 kids. I resolved I’d do whatever I could to spread the word about who he really was to protect others.” Jordan was released early in 2009 and deported to the US, where he resumed his cons. In early 2023, he was arrested again for fraud in New York, and in February 2024, sentenced to three years in prison for theft by deception and impersonating a government official. Jordan’s exploits and the trail of destruction left in his wake were turned in three-part documentary miniseries, The Other Mrs Jordan – Catching The Ultimate Conman, which available to stream on ITVX.

Sarah Tulloch
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Ben Leman 6. Bölüm İzle | Ben Leman 7. Yeni Bölüm Fragmanı İzle

NOW TV ekranlarının sevilen dizisi Ben Leman, heyecan dolu sahneleriyle izleyicileri ekran başına kilitlemeye devam ediyor. Ben Leman 6. bölüm full izle tek parça seçeneği, son bölümü kaçıranlar tarafından yoğun şekilde araştırılıyor. Ben Leman son bölüm izle aramaları ise dizinin yayın gününden sonra zirveye çıkıyor. NOW TV ekranlarında yayınlanan Ben Leman dizisi, hem Türkiye'de hem de yurt dışında geniş bir hayran kitlesine sahip. İzleyiciler, yeni bölümü beklerken "Ben Leman 5. bölümde neler olmuştu" sorusunun yanıtını ve "Ben Leman 7. bölüm...

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Donald Trump attends another lavish event at Mar-a-Lago
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Donald Trump attends another lavish event at Mar-a-Lago

Donald Trump attended a lavish party at Mar-a-Lago, featuring a three-course meal and "Trump chocolate cake," marking his second extravagant event in a week amidst the longest government shutdown in history. The events occurred as tens of thousands of federal employees went without pay, and 42 million Americans faced delays to critical payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), due to partial funding. Federal workers, including long-serving civil servants, have been forced to turn to food banks, with one individual expressing shock at needing assistance after previously administering grants. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised Trump for hosting a Great Gatsby-themed party as SNAP benefits were at risk, sharing an AI-generated image portraying Trump as Marie Antoinette. Trump's trip to Florida coincided with his demand for senators to remain in Washington D.C. to resolve the 39-day government shutdown, which also led to over 1,500 flight cancellations due to reduced FAA air traffic.

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