News from November 11, 2025

Technology

Red Fort Blast in Delhi: CCTV Captures Hyundai i20 Explosion, 8 Dead, Multiple Injured - The Tribune

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees.The Tribune, the largest selling English daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the newspaper. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.The Tribune has two sister publications, Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi).

The Tribune 10 hours ago

Sports

Ball, Karaban lead UConn to win vs. Columbia

STORRS, Conn. -- Solo Ball scored 23 points while Alex Karaban added 20 points and 6 rebounds as third-ranked UConn topped Columbia 89-62 on Monday night. Tarris Reed Jr. put up 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks, while Jayden Ross scored 10 points off the bench for the Huskies (3-0). Reed shot 6 of 9 from the field and 7 of 10 from the free-throw line. Miles Franklin and Blair Thompson tallied 10 points each for Columbia (1-1). UConn missed five of its first six shots, but missed consecutive field-goal attempts only twice for the rest of the first half. Columbia only trailed by a point with 12:39 left in the first half, but the Lions missed their next 10 shots and the Huskies capitalized by hitting 3 three-pointers -- two by Ross -- in a 16-2 run. UConn made 10 of its last 12 shots to take a 50-27 lead at halftime. Karaban had 14 points and Ball added 13 in the first half. Columbia outscored UConn for much of the second half before Ball, Karaban and Reed got going. The Huskies were not seriously challenged, but Coach Dan Hurley made frequent substitutions. There were 31 fouls called and 44 free throws attempted in the second half. Avery Brown, the only Connecticut native on Columbia's roster, and Richard Nweke were both injured in the first half. Neither player returned to the game. NO. 16 IOWA ST. 96, MISSISSIPPI STATE 80 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Tamin Lipsey scored 14 of his 25 points in the second half to lead No. 16 Iowa State to a win over Mississippi State in a neutral-site game that was the 100th Division I basketball contest played at the Sanford Pentagon. Joshua Jefferson scored 18 points while Blake Buchanan had 13 points and six rebounds for the Cyclones (3-0). The game was a homecoming of sorts for Iowa State Coach T.J. Otzelberger, who coached South Dakota State from 2016-19. Lipsey, a finalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2024, also helped the Cyclones on the defensive end with a game-leading three steals. Iowa State forced 26 Mississippi State turnovers that resulted in 29 points. The Bulldogs committed just seven turnovers in their season-opening win over North Alabama on Nov. 5. Josh Hubbard led the Bulldogs (1-1) with 25 points on 8-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-10 from three-point range. Achor Achor finished with nine points and eight rebounds. The first half featured eight lead changes. MSU's Dellquan Warren hit a three-pointer to cut the Iowa State lead to 29-27 with just over five minutes to play before the Cyclones went on a 15-3 run. A three-point play by Buchanan brought Iowa State's fans to their feet in the final minute of the half. The Cyclones closed out the first 20 minutes on a 22-8 run and led 53-35 at the break. The lead ballooned to 85-60 on a jumper by Jefferson with six minutes to play in the second half. TOP 25 WOMEN NO. 4 TEXAS 100, LA.-LAFAYETTE 38 AUSTIN, Texas -- Kyla Oldacre tallied 19 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 4 Texas past Louisiana-Lafayette for its 27th straight win at home. Oldacre, a 6-6 senior, used her height advantage to convert 7 of 8 shots from the field. Oldacre could have surpassed her career-best 21 points, but she missed 7 of 12 free throws. Senior point guard Rori Harmon scored 12 points and added five assists, pulling within 29 of the school record (776) held by Kamie Ethridge, who set the mark in 1986 when Texas won the NCAA championship. Breya Cunningham, alternating with Oldacre at center, grabbed 14 rebounds for the Longhorns (3-0). Justice Carlton scored 13 points and blocked four shots. Texas shot 59% from the field. Freshman guard Imani Daniel led Louisiana-Lafayette (0-3) with 17 points. Texas forced 32 Louisiana-Lafayette turnovers and converted them into 37 points. Madison Booker, a junior, had six steals after swiping a career-best seven on Friday against Richmond. Harmon and Bryanna Preston made three steals each. NO. 19 VANDERBILT 96, NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda scored 16 and Mikayla Blakes added 15 for No. 19 Vanderbilt in a win over Furman. Vanderbilt (2-0), which hadn't played since a 74-65 victory over California in Paris last Monday, has won seven straight home openers dating to the 2019-20 season. The Commodores have also started the past four seasons 2-0. Four other players for Vanderbilt scored in the double digits, including freshman Aubrey Galvan, who had 11 points and led the team with 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Justine Pissott had 13 points and six assists. The Commadores started the game with a 10-0 run to quickly go up by double digits in the first quarter and went on a 22-7 run in the third quarter to pull away, leading 71-32. Furman (1-2) shot 17 of 51 from the field and committed 28 turnovers for 41 Vanderbilt points. Alyssa Ervin led the Paladins with 16 points, while Raina McGowens added 10.

The Associated Press 10 hours ago

Politics

'Apologise to Trump,' Starmer Government tells BBC as president threatens $1 billion lawsuit over 'fake news'

At a glance... • The BBC should apologise to Donald Trump over its mistake in editing one of his speeches, says the UK Government • A minister also declined to back the Corporation against the $1 billion legal threat from the US president • The Conservatives said the BBC should “grovel” to Trump The BBC should apologise to Donald Trump over the editing of one of his speeches, says Sir Keir Starmer’s Government as the “fake news” storm engulfing the Corporation grows. A minister also declined to back the BBC against the $1 billion legal threat by the US president. Local government minister Alison McGovern, on the morning media round for the Government, said the Corporation should say sorry to Trump for the splicing together of clips of the president’s speech which made it appear he had told supporters he was going to walk to the US Capitol with them to “fight like hell”, omitting a section about peaceful protest. The BBC has apologised for the editing but not directly to the US president. Asked if the Corporation should apologise to the US president, Ms McGovern said: “If they have made an editorial mistake, then they should apologise. “The BBC is probably chock-full of policies on what they should do when they make editorial mistakes and I think they should stick to it.” Earlier, the minister sought to avoid being dragged into the legal showdown between the BBC and Trump. “The president can say what he wants. He will do, we know that,” she said when asked on Times Radio whether Trump was entitled to sue the BBC. Pressed on US president’s lawsuit threat rather than just his words, she added: “That’s for him and the BBC I’m sure will respond to whatever happens.” Sir Keir has assiduously courted Trump, praising him with flattery, which has delivered some political pay-offs including Britain striking the first trade deal with US to limit the impact of tariffs. But critics say the Prime Minister has failed at times to stand up to the US president, compared to some other world leaders who have taken a more robust approach to Trump. As the “fake news” row spiralled, shadow culture secretary Nigel Huddleston suggested the BBC should “grovel” to Trump over its mistake. “If you look at the complaint he’s got, the Panorama programme, he probably has legitimate claims to say, look, this was wrong and definitely requires and demands an apology.,” he told Times Radio. “So I would advise the BBC to grovel here.” However, there were reports that the Corporation may refuse to bow to Trump’s demands for damages with questions over whether he would win the case if it went to court. As the BBC crisis continued, Ms McGovern also suggested the furore was being overblown. “The question I have is, has there been bad editing here? Has there been issues? “If there has, the answer to that is to get better editing and to invest in quality journalism and sort the problems out. “I don’t think we need to have a national meltdown about this. “I think we need to make sure that the BBC, one of our most trusted media organisations, invests in quality journalism and tells the stories that we all want to hear.” Trump has given the BBC a deadline of Friday to retract “false” and “defamatory” statements made about him in a Panorama documentary, or face a $1 billion lawsuit. The US president threatened legal action after a report from Michael Prescott, a former external adviser to the BBC’s editorial standards committee, raised concerns that a speech Trump had made before the attack on the US Capitol on January 6 2021 had been selectively edited by the BBC. BBC chairman Samir Shah has apologised for an “error of judgment” and two of the corporation’s most senior figures, chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness and director-general Tim Davie, resigned from their positions on Sunday. The Prescott memo raised concerns about the way clips of Trump’s speech were spliced together to make it appear he had told supporters he was going to walk to the US Capitol with them to “fight like hell,” excluding a section about peaceful protest. The letter, from Trump counsel Alejandro Brito, demands that “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements” made about Trump must be retracted immediately. Critics said the Panorama edit was misleading and removed a section where Mr Trump said he wanted supporters to demonstrate peacefully. A BBC spokesperson said: “We will review the letter and respond directly in due course.” Mr Trump’s lawyer adds: “Failure to comply will leave President Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to recover damages for the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that the BBC has caused him to suffer, with all rights and remedies being expressly reserved by President Trump.” The letter says if the BBC “does not comply” Trump will be “left with no alternative but to enforce his legal and equitable rights, all of which are expressly reserved and are not waived, including by filing legal action for no less than 1,000,000,000 dollars in damages.” The White House may also consider restricting the corporation’s access to “open press events” as a result of the edit, according to a senior official quoted in the Telegraph. Trump has a history of suing news organisations in the US and previously settled a defamation case against ABC News after star anchor George Stephanopoulos falsely said he had been found “liable for rape”. Trump also settled a legal dispute with CBS News over an interview it broadcast on its 60 Minutes programme with former vice president Kamala Harris. He is currently engaged in legal action with the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Trump has also taken action against the Associated Press after the wire service refused to call the Gulf of Mexico by his preferred name for it: the Gulf of America. Responding to a letter from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Mr Shah said there have been more than 500 complaints since the publication of Mr Prescott’s memo raising concerns about the editing of Panorama. He said: “We accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action.” However, he said it is “simply not true” that Mr Prescott, a former external adviser to the BBC’s editorial guidelines and standards committee (EGSC), “uncovered” issues that the BBC has sought to “bury”. Downing Street has said the BBC is not corrupt nor institutionally biased, appearing to hit back at critics of the public broadcaster including Trump.

Nicholas Cecil 10 hours ago

Sports

Derrick Kohn returns to Black Stars squad for Asia Tour friendlies

German side Union Berlin has confirmed an international call-up for left back Derrick Kohn to the Ghana national team. The club announced the player has been invited for the Black Stars’ friendly games against Japan and South Korea this month. Kohn, who had been called up previously by Otto Addo, was unable to feature in any of Ghana’s competitive games due to his nationality switch being incomplete. However, the German-based defender now looks set to feature for Ghana with the upcoming friendlies as part of the Black Stars preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. An official list for the players called up for the two games against Japan and South Korea is yet to be announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). However, some clubs have already revealed that their players have been invited for the games through official communication. Ghana face Japan on Friday, November 14, in the Kirin Challenge Cup before taking on South Korea four days later. President Commissions 36.5 Million Dollars Hospital In The Tain District You Will Not Go Free For Killing An Hard Working MP – Akufo-Addo To MP’s Killer I Will Lead You To Victory – Ato Forson Assures NDC Supporters Visit Our Social Media for More

Hbtvghana 10 hours ago

Politics

Red Fort Blast in Delhi: CCTV captures Hyundai i20 explosion, here are the key points - The Tribune

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening killed 12 people and injured 20 others. The blast occurred in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car around 6:52 pm, leaving several vehicles gutted.The Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act, suspecting a terror link.Preliminary investigations suggest the use of ammonium nitrate, fuel oil and detonators.According to sources, Umar Mohammad, a doctor from Pulwama allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad and the Faridabad terror module, was driving the car.CCTV footage shows a masked man parking the vehicle for three hours before the blast.Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting with top officials from the Home Ministry, NIA, IB and Delhi Police.Delhi has been placed on high alert, with security tightened at all major transport hubs and border points.The Red Fort Metro Station remains closed and traffic diversions are in place around the area as investigations continueHere are the key points:A blast occurred near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening (around 6:52 pm).The explosion took place in a Hyundai i20 car, killing 12 people and injuring 20 others.Several nearby vehicles were gutted by the fire caused by the explosion.Investigation & FIRDelhi Police registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act.The FIR includes sections related to terror conspiracy and use of explosives.Raids are being carried out across multiple locations in Delhi.Preliminary findingsInitial reports suggest the blast involved ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and detonators.The explosion is suspected to be linked to the Faridabad terror module, where 2,900 kg of explosives were recently seized.Of that, 360 kg of ammonium nitrate and arms were found earlier.Suspect detailsThe car was allegedly driven by Umar Mohammad, a doctor from Pulwama, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad.He was allegedly connected to the Faridabad terror module.The car was reportedly given to him by Tariq, another Pulwama resident who has been arrested.Umar Mohammad may have carried out the attack fearing arrest after his associates were caught.CCTV footage shows a masked man driving the car, parked for three hours before the explosion.Possible motives & linksPolice are probing whether it was a suicide bombing or part of a larger terror plot.Investigators are trying to confirm links between the Delhi blast and the Faridabad module.Security measuresDelhi placed on high alert — tight security at airports, railway stations, bus terminals, and borders.Vehicle checks intensified across all entry points to Delhi.Hotels and guest houses in Daryaganj and Paharganj searched overnight for suspects.Police instructed to stay vigilant, check suspicious activities, and monitor crowded areas.Government responseUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting.Public advisoryRed Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station closed due to security reasons.Traffic restrictions on Netaji Subhash Marg and surrounding routes.Commuters advised to avoid the area and use alternate roads.PTI inputs

Tribune Web Desk 10 hours ago

Business

Wessex Water must pay £11m over wastewater failures, says regulator

Company failed to effectively operate, maintain and upgrade its wastewater assets, Ofwat finds

Julia Kollewe 10 hours ago

Technology

Delhi schools shift to hybrid mode till Class 5 as air pollution spikes - The Tribune

Delhi government on Tuesday directed schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode up to Class 5 in view of spike in pollution levels in the city.The move came after the Centre invoked anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).An order issued by the Directorate of Education said, “All heads of schools of government, government aided, unaided recognized private schools of DoE, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board are directed to conduct classes in schools for children up to Class V in a hybrid mode i.e., both in physical and online mode (wherever online mode is feasible) with immediate effect until further orders.”The decision to invoke GRAP Stage 3 curbs was taken after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning due to calm winds, a stable atmosphere and unfavourable weather conditions that allowed pollutants to accumulate close to the surface.

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World

Royal Navy veteran issues heartfelt Remembrance Day plea

An 85-year-old Royal Navy veteran, George Walker, has issued a heartfelt plea for Remembrance Day, urging the public to extend their thoughts beyond those who fell in conflict to the families left behind. Mr Walker’s own life was shaped by such a loss; he was just four years old when he met his father, Harry, for the only time before he was killed at sea during the Second World War. Harry, then 27, served in the trawler fleet under the Merchant Navy & Reserved Occupations. He died in 1943 when his ship, the Strathlyon, struck a mine off Iceland. Mr Walker, who now lives at Erskine’s Veterans Home in Edinburgh, is calling for the nation to honour the relatives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. He said: “When the silence falls at 11am (on 11 November), my mind always goes straight to my father. “He died so young, just 27, and I never had the chance to know him. I often wonder what kind of man he was, what kind of father he might have been to me, and what life would have been like if he had come home. “That gap has always been there, it shaped me as a boy, and it still shapes me now as a man. “I’ve carried him with me all my life, even without knowing him. Remembrance Day is when that feeling is at its strongest. “It’s not just about soldiers on the battlefield, it’s about the empty chairs at the table, the children who grew up without parents, and the families who had to find a way to carry on. That’s what remembrance truly means to me.” He said he will also be thinking of his stepfather who was in the Merchant Navy during the war and was then a skipper in a trawler. Mr Walker himself enlisted in the Royal Navy at the age of 16 after persuading his mother to sign his papers. Between 1956 and 1966 he served as a Seaman Gunner, protecting trawlers around Iceland, taking part in operations in Cyprus, and spending 18 months stationed in Borneo at the height of the conflict there. He later joined the Merchant Navy, with voyages taking him to Kuwait, the United States and the Philippines. Looking back on his career he said: “I suppose I’ve been lucky in my own way; I’ve lived what I call nine lives. “I’ve been shipwrecked off Iceland and pulled out of freezing water when I could so easily have been lost. “I’ve patrolled during the Cold War when tensions were high and danger was never far away. Later I fought cancer and thought my time was nearly up, but I pulled through. “Every time I’ve survived, I’ve thought about those who didn’t, my friends, people who were just as brave as me but didn’t come home. I think about them every November.” Mr Walker said that life after leaving the Forces is not always easy but that Erskine has helped him feel that he belongs again. He said: “You lose the uniform, the camaraderie, the purpose. Sometimes you can feel forgotten or left behind. “That’s why Erskine matters so much. Here, I feel like I belong again. The staff, the care, the company has all given me dignity and independence in this stage of my life. “Erskine makes sure veterans like me are not forgotten, and on Remembrance Day that means everything.” Wing Commander Ian Cumming MBE, Erskine’s chief executive, said: “George’s story is a reminder that the impact of service runs through generations. “His reflections capture the true meaning of Remembrance, and our daily work here at Erskine, not only honouring those who gave their lives but supporting those who still live with its consequences.”

Lucinda Cameron 11 hours ago

Business

Ghana signs bilateral debt agreement with Germany

Ghana has signed a bilateral debt agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, marking the sixth such agreement under the country’s ongoing debt restructuring programme. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson described the agreement as a significant milestone in Ghana’s economic recovery journey, noting that it will help strengthen the foundations of fiscal stability and anchor long-term economic progress. Dr. Forson expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Germany for their continued partnership and confidence in Ghana’s future, adding that the agreement reflects the strong cooperation between the two countries. German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, congratulated Dr. Forson and commended the government for the progress made in stabilising the economy. He reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to deepening its bilateral and economic cooperation with Ghana.

Edward Acquah 11 hours ago

Sports

Giants fire Daboll, keep Schoen

NEW YORK -- The New York Giants fired Coach Brian Daboll on Monday, moving on from him midway through his fourth season after they dropped to 2-8 with a loss at Chicago. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named as the interim replacement. The move made by ownership came a day after the Giants blew another late lead and lost 24-20 to the Bears. General Manager Joe Schoen remains in his role, and owners John Mara and Steve Tisch said he will lead the search for the next coach. "We spoke this morning about the direction of our franchise on the field, and we have decided that, at this time, it is in our best interest to make a change at the head coaching position," Mara and Tisch said in a statement. "The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for the franchise. We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product." The rest of Daboll's staff was kept in place, including defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. New York has lost four in a row since upsetting defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia at home in prime time early last month. That included becoming the first team since 2003 to lead by 18 points with six minutes to play and lose, which the Giants did at Denver on Oct. 19. This is just the Giants' third midseason coaching change over the past 95 years. It's the first since 2017, when Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were fired following a 2-10 start. Daboll went 20-40-1 in his first head-coaching job in the league. He led the Giants to the playoffs in his first season and was named coach of the year, but has gone 11-33 since. His .336 winning percentage ranks 154th out of 166 coaches with 50-plus games since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Daboll is the second coach to be fired this season; Tennessee dismissed Brian Callahan after the Titans started 1-5. "These are difficult decisions, and John and I do not take them lightly," Tisch said. "But we feel like this is the right thing to do at this time and will allow us to move forward." Daboll, who previously served as Buffalo's offensive coordinator from 2018-21, faced increasing pressure about his job security in recent weeks and repeatedly took responsibility for the Giants' woes. "Look, you put everything you've got into it," Daboll said. "You look at the things that aren't where they need to be and you try to fix them. Whether that's changing things on the schedule, whether that's different periods of practice, whether that's changing little parts of the scheme, again, that's where we're at. We're at where we're at." Kafka takes over after another turn of uncertainty in a lost season, following quarterback Jaxson Dart's concussion against the Bears that forced Russell Wilson back into action. Fellow rookie Cam Skattebo and No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers were already lost for the season because of injuries. The 38-year-old former assistant joined the Giants after working under Andy Reid in multiple capacities since 2017. He has four games and 16 passes of playing experience from his time with Philadelphia in 2011 after being the starting quarterback at Northwestern. Schoen, who is in his fourth season as general manager since also being hired from the Bills, got a vote of confidence from Mara and Tisch. Selecting edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third pick, trading back into the first round to get Dart and drafting Skattebo likely played a significant role in Schoen sticking around longer than Daboll. "We feel like Joe has assembled a good young nucleus of talent, and we look forward to its development," Mara said. "Unfortunately, the results over the past three years have not been what any of us want. We take full responsibility for those results and look forward to the kind of success our fans expect."

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Sports

Dawgs, Longhorns peak prior to clash

ATHENS, Ga. -- A rematch of last season's SEC Championship Game finds No. 5 Georgia and No. 11 Texas peaking for a game that could impact this season's conference race and will be crucial to each team's College Football Playoff hopes. Texas (7-2, 4-1) will take a four-game winning streak into Saturday night's game at Sanford Stadium. Georgia (8-1, 6-1) extended its winning streak to five games with last week's 41-21 win at Mississippi State. Coach Kirby Smart called the win a "total team effort." Gunner Stockton came off the bench to lead the Bulldogs to a 22-19 overtime win over Texas in last year's SEC Championship Game in Atlanta. Despite both teams carrying top-10 rankings in the AP top 25 -- Georgia was No. 5 and Texas No. 10 in Sunday's poll -- they do not control their hopes of returning to the SEC title game. No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 4 Alabama have no SEC losses and are on course to play in Atlanta. Even so, much is on the line this week. The Bulldogs and Longhorns are playing to remain in position to enter a possible tiebreaker scenario if either Alabama or Texas A&M lose. They also will be playing to protect their playoff hopes. From the outside, it looks like the SEC's game of the week. From the view of Georgia players, who already have played top 25 conference games against Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, plus a close win over Florida, the visit from Texas feels like just another week in the SEC. "I mean, you've got to approach every single game the same in this league," tight end Oscar Delp said Monday. "I mean, playing at Georgia, you know, you're going to get every team's best shot. I mean, no matter who we're playing we're the game of the year." Even so, Delp hinted the visit from quarterback Arch Manning and Texas might bring more than just the "another game" vibe to the prime-time SEC showdown. "I think everyone understands what the magnitude is of every game we play, especially this one," Delp said. "So we're super excited to get out there and play." Sophomore safety KJ Bolden said Georgia's grind of top 25 tests will pay off in the postseason. "I feel that this is great for our team that it gets us ready for, you know, later down the season, getting ready for those big type of games," Bolden said. "So I feel like that will definitely help us down the road." Stockton, who threw three touchdown passes in last week's win over Mississippi State, has gained momentum as a passer in his first season as Georgia's starter after playing behind Carson Beck in 2024. Stockton has thrown for nine touchdowns the last three weeks, forcing defenses to respect the pass and opening running room for Nate Frazier, who ran for 181 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown run, last week. When asked Monday what Stockton has added to Georgia's offense, Smart said, "Toughness. He's brought wisdom. He's brought consistency. ... He's made good decisions with the ball in terms of keeping us out of bad situations. He's avoided a lot of sacks. He's avoided catastrophic situations in terms of turnovers." Smart said Stockton has "improved throughout the season." Manning also has enjoyed a surge following a slow start. Manning has passed for 674 yards and 6 touchdowns with just 1 interception the last two games. Smart, who recruited Manning, said he sees the Texas quarterback "playing with more confidence." Smart added Manning has "made some 'wow' throws" this season.

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Sports

United Nigeria Airlines honours J.J. Rawlings by naming aircraft after him

Following the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings, United Nigeria Airlines, a native Nigerian carrier, has paid tribute to his legacy by naming an aircraft in his honour. The plane, christened “J.J. Rawlings,” completed its maiden journey to Accra on Monday, November 10, coinciding with the airline’s first-ever flight from Abuja, Nigeria, to Accra, Ghana. “President Rawlings once said he would rather live in the hearts of men than have his name on monuments or streets. Today, that statement has been manifested through the naming of this aircraft,” Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams said at the inaugural ceremony held at Terminal 3, Gate C8. “Because President Rawlings lives in the hearts of men, he has been recognised even beyond his country. When we say the legend lives on, this is a good demonstration of what it means,” Mr. Adams noted. “When he flew across Ghana at night and saw lights only in Accra and Kumasi, it inspired him to ensure that electricity reached all corners of the country,” he added. Mr. Kofi Adams at the ceremony In his speech, Chief Professor Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman and CEO of United Nigeria Airlines, offered condolences to the Rawlings family on the recent death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings. He noted that plans to mark the fifth anniversary of President Rawlings’ passing inspired the airline’s decision to name one of its aircraft after the former Ghanaian leader, who had also served as a trained Air Force pilot. J.J. Rawlings died on November 12, 2020, at the age of 73. Professor Okonkwo pledged that United Nigeria Airlines would uphold high standards and contribute meaningfully to aviation development in West Africa. “We are committed to delivering quality and reliability in our operations while strengthening the bond between our two nations,” he affirmed. Speaking on behalf of the Rawlings family, Fritz Baffour expressed their appreciation to United Nigeria Airlines, describing the gesture as a meaningful and enduring tribute. “This gesture will stay forever. Ghana and Nigeria share strong bonds, and when we come together, no one can stand us,” he remarked. President Commissions 36.5 Million Dollars Hospital In The Tain District You Will Not Go Free For Killing An Hard Working MP – Akufo-Addo To MP’s Killer I Will Lead You To Victory – Ato Forson Assures NDC Supporters Visit Our Social Media for More

Hbtvghana 11 hours ago

Technology

Delhi blast linked to ‘Fidayeen’ attack, Delhi Police probe terror angle

"The explosion near Delhi"s Red Fort that killed at least eight on Monday evening is now suspected to be a "Fidayeen" or suicide attack, according to Delhi Police"s initial investigation. Sources told ANI that the suspect decided to carry out the suicide attack soon after learning that the Faridabad terror module had been busted.Advertisment “Initial findings suggest the Red Fort car explosion could be a "Fidayeen" attack. The accused appeared to act out of desperation after the crackdown on his associates,” a senior official said. The blast occurred around 7 pm near the Red Fort Metro station, when a slow-moving car suddenly exploded, damaging several nearby vehicles and causing chaos in the area. Forensic teams have been deployed to collect evidence from the site, while the remains of the vehicle are being examined for traces of explosives.Advertisment ALSO READ: Those behind Delhi blast will be brought to justice: PM Modi in Bhutan Following the incident, Delhi Police registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act. Raids are underway across Delhi-NCR, while security has been tightened at airports, railway stations, and major public places. All central agencies, including the NIA and NSG, are jointly investigating the possible terror links behind the attack."

Pratima Nikhandia 11 hours ago

Politics

Minority walkout aimed at avoiding chaos – Manhyia South MP

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour-Awuah, has defended the Minority’s decision to walk out during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing it as a peaceful and strategic action. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker explained that the decision was made on the spot, taking into account historical events during past Appointments Committee sessions in the Ninth Parliament. “There was no prior meeting. It was the events that took place at that moment, taking into account historical events at such appointment committees since we went to Parliament in this Ninth Parliament,” he said. “We then decided whether it would be in the interest of the Minority, in the interest of the nation—not just this country, but outside of it, people would say our Parliament is being chaotic. We just wanted to avoid it. And so we took the peaceful position, the peaceful approach.” Nana Baffour-Awuah added that the Minority considered how Ghanaians, known for being peace-loving, would perceive the session and concluded that walking out was preferable to participating in a debate that could escalate tensions. The Minority staged the walkout earlier this week to protest procedural concerns and ongoing legal challenges related to Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination by President John Mahama. The Majority, however, continued the vetting, insisting that Parliament had a constitutional mandate to proceed in the absence of any court injunction. Nana Baffour-Awuah’s comments come amid ongoing discussions over parliamentary conduct and the delicate balance between political strategy and constitutional obligations in vetting high-profile appointments. President Commissions 36.5 Million Dollars Hospital In The Tain District You Will Not Go Free For Killing An Hard Working MP – Akufo-Addo To MP’s Killer I Will Lead You To Victory – Ato Forson Assures NDC Supporters Visit Our Social Media for More

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Politics

Tim Davie to address BBC staff after Donald Trump’s legal threat

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie will address staff this morning a day after US president Donald Trump threatened legal action if the corporation does not retract “false” and “defamatory” statements made about him in a documentary. Mr Davie, who announced his resignation on Sunday after five years in the post, will do a video call where staff will also be able to ask him questions. Later in the day, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is expected to make a statement in the Commons on the issues facing the BBC. She is expected to speak about the corporation’s leadership and Mr Trump’s legal threat, which he plans to issue under Florida law. It comes after local government minister Alison McGovern told Times Radio that the UK should not have a “national meltdown” about the BBC. She said: “I think we need to make sure that the BBC, one of our most trusted media organisations, invests in quality journalism and tells the stories that we all want to hear.” Ms McGovern declined to be drawn on whether she thought Mr Trump should be able to sue the BBC over the editing of the Panorama documentary, saying the president “can say what he wants, and he will do”. Mr Trump threatened billion dollar legal action after a report from Michael Prescott, a former external adviser to the BBC’s editorial standards committee, raised concerns that a speech the Republican politician made before the attack on the US Capitol on January 6 2021 had been selectively edited by the BBC. BBC chairman Samir Shah has apologised for an “error of judgment” and two of the corporation’s most senior figures – chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness and Mr Davie – resigned from their positions on Sunday. The Prescott memo raised concerns about the way clips of Mr Trump’s speech were spliced together to make it appear he had told supporters he was going to walk to the US Capitol with them to “fight like hell”. Mr Prescott had been due to give evidence to MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Wednesday but the session has been postponed. The legal letter, from Trump counsel Alejandro Brito, demands that “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements” made about Mr Trump be retracted immediately. Critics said the Panorama edit was misleading and removed a section where Mr Trump said he wanted supporters to demonstrate peacefully. A BBC spokesperson said: “We will review the letter and respond directly in due course.” Mr Trump’s lawyer adds: “Failure to comply will leave President Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to recover damages for the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that the BBC has caused him to suffer, with all rights and remedies being expressly reserved by President Trump.” The letter says if the BBC “does not comply” Mr Trump will be “left with no alternative but to enforce his legal and equitable rights, all of which are expressly reserved and are not waived, including by filing legal action for no less than 1,000,000,000 dollars in damages.” The White House may also consider restricting the corporation’s access to “open press events” as a result of the edit, according to a senior official quoted in the Telegraph. Mr Trump has a history of suing news organisations in the US and previously settled a defamation case against ABC News after star anchor George Stephanopoulos falsely said he had been found “liable for rape”. He also settled a legal dispute with CBS News over an interview it broadcast on its 60 Minutes programme with former vice president Kamala Harris. Mr Trump is currently engaged in legal action with the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. The US president has also taken action against the Associated Press after the wire service refused to call the Gulf of Mexico by his preferred name for it, the Gulf of America. Responding to a letter from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Mr Shah said there have been more than 500 complaints since the publication of Mr Prescott’s memo raising concerns about the editing of Panorama. He said: “We accept that the way the speech was edited did give the impression of a direct call for violent action.” However, he said it is “simply not true” that Mr Prescott, a former external adviser to the BBC’s editorial guidelines and standards committee, “uncovered” issues that the BBC has sought to “bury”. Downing Street has said the BBC is not corrupt nor institutionally biased, appearing to hit back at critics of the public broadcaster including Mr Trump. Mr Shah said the BBC board will revisit every item set out in Mr Prescott’s memo, including the editing of the speech and the reporting of casualty figures in Gaza and “will take further action where appropriate”.

Casey Cooper-Fiske, Laura Harding And Hannah Roberts, Pa 11 hours ago

Sports

Randal Kolo Muani injury could force Tottenham to get creative for Arsenal clash

Thomas Frank had been fairly coy when speaking about Randal Kolo Muani after Tottenham's draw with Manchester United. The striker started in the 2-2 draw but was replaced at half-time. Early in the first half, Kolo Muani had collided awkwardly with Harry Maguire and went down holding his face, though he was able to continue. "He actually struggled a little bit, but nothing big," Frank offered as an explanation after the match. However, Kolo Muani has since pulled out of the France squad with a jaw problem. The fact that he will not require surgery on his fractured jaw is positive news, but his injury is yet another injury blow for Spurs. The 26-year-old has only made four starts for Spurs but there has already been enough evidence to believe that any sort of lengthy absence would be a significant blow. After a frustratingly persistent dead leg kept him on the sidelines for more than a month, Kolo Muani has made an impact in recent weeks. He is a more physical athletic presence up front than Richarlison, holding the ball up well and also offering a threat in behind. Kolo Muani produced a sublime touch to bring the ball out of the air against Copenhagen and provide the assist for Wilson Odobert. The striker should have scored twice in the first half, wasting both opportunities in front of goal, but it was promising that he was getting in those positions. Both those chances were set up by Xavi Simons and the pair were forming a better relationship, one which must now be parked. With Dominic Solanke still out after ankle surgery and a return seemingly not imminent, Frank's forward options are limited. Richarlison started the season impressively but has tailed off badly and it is tough to argue he deserves a run leading the line. The Brazilian's goal against Saturday helped put some gloss on what had otherwise been a really poor performance. Mathys Tel has been more lively and produced a sharp finish off the bench against United. He could yet be called up into the Champions League squad if Kolo Muani is ruled out for 60 days. Against Leeds before the last international break, Tel started with Simons, Odobert and Mohammed Kudus behind him and it was a fluid attack that worked nicely with plenty of rotation. The problem is more physicality up front is going to be needed up front when Spurs face Arsenal and then Paris Saint-Germain in their next two matches. Those are games where Frank would desperately hope to have the likes of Kolo Muani and Solanke available but he must do without. The Spurs boss might have to get creative. He used a back three against PSG in August and it was effective. Kudus could shift centrally as one of the two strikers, with the winger probably now Spurs' best option for holding the ball up and bringing others into play. Frank has struggled all season to find consistency in attack and settle on combinations that work. Kolo Muani leading the line appeared to have helped solve at least one dilemma, but Frank is now back searching for answers again.

Matt Verri 11 hours ago

Politics

Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

Plans to crack down on protesters wearing face coverings and masks in a bid to improve social cohesion will be watered down, a move which has sparked a police backlash. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced on Tuesday that police will be able to order the removal of masks if they suspect a protester is committing or about to commit a criminal offence. The legislation will be introduced to state parliament this week, but falls short of what Ms Allan previously promised after the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing. Victoria Police Association boss Wayne Gatt criticised the legislation, saying it wouldn't make a "significant difference" and it needed to be brave and workable for officers. "We haven't yet seen the bill. But, if it amounts to our members having to ask protesters nicely whether they have a lawful reason for wearing a face covering, it should be renamed 'the pretty please' bill," Mr Gatt said in a statement to AAP. "Imagine going up to 100 people wearing black balaclavas and asking them one by one whether they have a lawful excuse for wearing them. We don't think it will make a significant difference to the protest environment our members work in." Ms Allan addressed reporters on December 17 last year, announcing the use of face masks and balaclavas would be banned at protests. It followed a number of anti-Semitic attacks in Melbourne, with the proposed laws aimed at targeting extremist behaviour at protests. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Ms Allan maintained the legislation strengthened police powers when dealing with violent extremist behaviour. "No one has the right to spread hate or act violently on our streets, and particularly around protests," she said. "These new powers that we're bringing to the parliament make it very clear that if you come to a protest to bring violence, to bring hate, you will be dealt with by Victoria Police." Ms Allan said the changes followed advice on what could pass parliament and be enforced by Victoria Police. "This is about getting workable legislation, and a complete ban has a very high likelihood of being challenged," she said. "If that legislation was overturned, that helps no one." Protesters who refuse to comply will face fines of more than $1000. It will be illegal to display terrorist symbols or flags and protesters will also be banned from using attachment or locking devices "in a way that endangers the public, first responders and other protesters", with penalties of up to a year in prison. Watered down legislation on face masks "simply won't cut the cake", Opposition Leader Brad Battin said earlier on Tuesday. Australian Associated Press

Allanah Sciberras 11 hours ago

Technology

This top Sydney uni has a $500 million surplus. Now there’s talk of job cuts

“This increased investment has not, however, led to improvements in student or staff satisfaction with our professional service experience,” it said. The discussion paper reminded staff that the institution was among the worst in the country for student experience and placed last for student support services. “Why are there so many managers?” one staff member asked in feedback collected as part of the report. Another said: “It takes weeks to get a simple decision.” The report said half of all people who were “supervisors” oversaw four direct reports or fewer, while 19 per cent of supervisors had two or fewer direct reports. Staff at the institution have been given “thought starters” and asked to respond to the issues raised in the report, which also says “it is possible we will find adjustments to our staffing levels will be required”.

Christopher Harris 11 hours ago

Politics

Police say they were powerless to stop a neo-Nazi rally. Experts suggest otherwise

NSW Police could have sought a Supreme Court prohibition order in a bid to block a neo-Nazi rally outside state parliament, legal experts say, but it opted not to test its existing powers in court. Amid the fallout from the rally on Saturday, the Minns government flagged it was considering tightening criminal laws targeting hate speech to ban specific Nazi phrases, while Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon suggested existing powers to block protests are narrow. But lawyers cautioned against a knee-jerk rush to pass new laws. NSW Council for Civil Liberties president Timothy Roberts said “police had adequate powers at the very least to challenge the protest”.

Michaela Whitbourn 11 hours ago

World

One fatal hour: Camp owners squandered chance to save girls, families say

Dallas: As torrential floodwaters roared through Camp Mystic in the first dark hours of July 4, top leaders at the all-girls retreat in central Texas spent more than an hour securing the camp’s equipment instead of evacuating or even checking on campers, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday by the families of five campers and two counsellors who died that night. The suit, filed in a state court in Austin, Texas, names Camp Mystic and individual members of the Eastland family, who have owned and operated the Hill Country camp for generations, among the defendants. It portrays the family as overconfident and woefully unprepared for serious flooding, despite decades of experience and ample warnings. The suit claims that Dick Eastland, the camp’s executive director, and his son Edward, a director, squandered a crucial window of time following the National Weather Service’s warning about “life-threatening flash flooding” at 1.14am. The leadership dismissed camp counsellors’ early pleas for help, and then “made a hopeless ‘rescue’ effort from its self-created disaster” only when it was too late, the lawsuit says. Two counsellors and 25 young campers died at Camp Mystic that night, most of them from two cabins that housed the youngest girls. Dick Eastland, 70, also died. Other camps along the Guadalupe River had to evacuate and rescue campers from the flooding, but Camp Mystic was the only sleepaway camp where campers died.

Ruth Graham 11 hours ago