News from November 11, 2025

Sports

Astrologer who predicted Adani downfall gives massive claim on IND vs SA 2025 1st Test

Famous astrologer Sumit Bajaj claimed that the upcoming Test series opener between India and South Africa is expected to be a historical match. The contest kicks off at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Friday, November 14.Bajaj previously predicted that billionaire businessman Gautam Adani could face a major financial problem from the end of January 2023 to February 2023. His prophecy came true as Adani's net worth reportedly fell by $26 billion during the period.Bajaj wrote on X ahead of the Shubman Gill-led side's Eden Gardens Test against South Africa:"India Vs South Africa Test match at Eden Gardens Kolkata is likely to go down as a historical test match to be remembered forever!"Sumit Bajaj (Astrologer) @astrosumitbajajLINKIndia Vs South Africa Test match at Eden Gardens Kolkata is likely to go down as a historical test match to be remembered forever! #indVsSAf #CricketNotably, Bajaj's prediction for Virat Kohli went viral after the 2023 ODI World Cup. He correctly predicted that the star batter would break Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries at the showpiece event.He wrote on X after Kohli completed his 50th ODI ton in the semifinal against New Zealand:"And it happens. Virat Kohli - Yes King Kohli hits 50th Century in the Knockout game to surpass Sachin Tendulkar ODI Record Hundred in the World Cup Semifinals at Wankhede Mumbai is mesmerizing Memorable CWC23 for him Prediction goes Bang On. Watch out The Finals."Sumit Bajaj (Astrologer) @astrosumitbajajLINKAnd it happens. Virat Kohli - Yes King Kohli hits 50th Century in the Knockout game to surpass Sachin Tendulkar ODI Record Hundred in the World Cup Semifinals at Wankhede Mumbai is mesmerizing Memorable CWC23 for him Prediction goes Bang On. Watch out The Finals #IndVsNZIt is worth noting that South Africa have not won a Test series on Indian soil since their 2-0 clean sweep in 2000. The ICC World Test Championship 2025 winners would aim to improve their record this time."He will continue to do well" - Sourav Ganguly backs Shubman Gill to shine in IND vs SA 2025 Test seriesThe forthcoming series will be Shubman Gill's first assignement as captain at home. His red-ball captaincy stint began with a 2-2 away series draw in England. Former skipper Sourav Ganguly backed the 26-year-old to do well against the Proteas.He pointed out that Gill did a commendable job on the England tour. Ganguly said during a media interaction (via ANI):"Shubman Gill is very good. He is a fantastic batsman and a very good captain. He captained India remarkably in England. As a young boy, going to England and captaining in England is not easy. He will continue to do well for India as a captain."Gill had a remarkable series with the bat in England. He was the highest run-scorer of the rubber, finishing with 754 runs across 10 innings.While Eden Gardens will host the first Test, the second and final match will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, from November 22. The two sides will later compete in three ODIs and five T20Is.

Aditya Suketu Desai 5 hours ago

Entertainment

Candace Owens debunks rumors that she photoshopped text messages from Charlie Kirk by showing them off with timestamps on her podcast

Candace Owens recently debunked claims that she faked her text messages with Charlie Kirk after being accused of photoshopping the images. For the uninitiated, Owens has publicly posted several screenshots of her text messages with Charlie Kirk following his assassination on September 10, 2025. One text thread saw the two excitedly tweeting about Nicki Minaj and rap music, while another text thread seemingly showed Kirk predicting his own death.On November 7, 2025, X user Frank McCormick took to X to claim that Owens had photoshopped text messages from Kirk. This came after Owens posted multiple screenshots of her conversation with the late conservative activist about Ben Shapiro. For context, Owens had previously worked in Shapiro's The Daily Wire between 2021 and 2024, and parted ways with the media outlet after clashing with Shapiro about the Hamas attack in Israel.In his X post, McCormick claimed that he ran the screenshots through ChatGPT. He alleged that he found differences when compared to the "real iMessage UI design patterns, typography, and layout structure," accusing Owens of fabricating them.On November 10, 2025, Candace Owens responded to the allegations during the latest episode of her show. She dismissed the claims, calling them "nonsense," and showed the timestamps of her text messages with Kirk as proof. "These are just real. What an absolute nonsense to think I would make up text messages, like, it's just such a nonsense. What would be the point of that? What would be the point of that? I was very clear at the beginning of this entire thing. No fakeness and no gayness," she said.Candace Owens continued:"You know, I ask that if you didn't get along with Charlie, you don't think you can just drop a million dollars and rewrite history. Okay? You might have money, we have truth. That's what's on our side."Ben Shapiro criticized Candace Owens for her conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's deathOn November 6, 2025, Ben Shapiro asked Megyn Kelly why she did not criticize Candace Owens for her conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death when he appeared at the last stop of her tour. For the uninitiated, Owens alleged that Kirk's death was part of a federal cover-up. She also claimed that she did not believe Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man arrested for Kirk's death, was behind the assassination.Speaking to Kelly, Shapiro said that Owen's theories about Kirk's assassination were "evil," claiming that the Candace podcast host had alleged that Erika Kirk had her husband murdered."But if this were on the left and somebody were accusing Charlie Kirk of his wife having murdered him, I assume that you would be talking about it,” Shapiro told Kelly. Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens listen as President Donald J. Trump speaks during the 2018 Young Black Leadership Summit (Image via Getty)Candace Owens accused Shapiro of lying in a subsequent X post, writing:"Ben Shapiro took the stage last night with @megynkelly and lied through his teeth. He said that I accused Erika Kirk of murdering Charlie Kirk. This quite literally is made up out of thin air. Looking forward to responding to him on my show later today."During a recent episode of her show, livestreamed on November 8, Candace Owens revisited Ben Shapiro and shared multiple screenshots of her text messages with Charlie Kirk regarding Shapiro. In the text thread, Kirk allegedly texted Owens that she was "bigger" than Shapiro, adding that she got into his head. Kirk also allegedly told Owens to treat Shapiro like "noise," writing that The Daily Wire co-founder viewed Owens "as [Kirk's] slave."Evan Kilgore 🇺🇸 @EvanAKilgoreLINKHOLY SH*T...Candace Owens just released texts where Charlie Kirk told her she is "bigger than Ben Shapiro" and that it "pisses him off."Charlie then goes on to tell Candace that Ben Shapiro believes Candace is Charlie's slave and that he wanted to destory them.Thoughts?In other news, Candace Owens claimed that Charlie Kirk predicted his own death. During a podcast episode that aired in October, she included screenshots of her text thread with Kirk, dated April 6, 2018. Kirk had allegedly texted her, “I am not sure if I will live to see the end of this revolution.” James Li @5149jamesliLINK🚨 NEW: Candace Owens shares private texts between her and Charlie Kirk, where he predicts his early death:Kirk: "I am not sure if I will live to see the end of this revolution. I believe you (referring to Owens) were the piece god meant me to meet that will finish the fight."Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while attending an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.

Juhi Marzia 5 hours ago

Sports

Baylor, USC reach top 10 after wins

Baylor and USC jumped into the top 10 of the Associated Press top 25 women's basketball poll after big opening-week victories. The Bears, led by former Arkansas guard Taliah Scott, began the season with a victory in Paris over then-No. 7 Duke to replace the Blue Devils in that spot Monday, climbing nine places. The Trojans edged then-No. 9 NC State by a point Sunday to move up 10 spots to eighth overall. While USC will be missing star JuJu Watkins all season as she recovers from an ACL tear suffered last March, Coach Lindsay Gottlieb's team has a new young star in Jazzy Davidson, who hit the go-ahead shot with 8.2 seconds left. UConn, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas remained the top four teams in the poll after relatively easy opening-week wins. The defending champion Huskies received 30 first-place votes from a national media panel while the Gamecocks got the other two. LSU and Oklahoma stayed at fifth and six. The Sooners faced UCLA on Monday night in Sacramento, Calif., a site of one of the NCAA regionals next spring. Maryland moved up one place to ninth. NC State, which besides falling to USC beat Tennessee by three points in the opener, dropped to 10th. The Lady Volunteers fell to 12th and the Blue Devils 15th. No. 25 Washington entered the top 25 for the first time in two years. Richmond, initially No. 24, dropped out of the poll after losing at Texas. BANNER RAISING UConn unveiled its 12th championship banner on Sunday before beating Florida State. The team took to the court before the game wearing custom white-and-gold tracksuits that read "National Champions XII" on the back. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY The women's basketball poll celebrates its 50th anniversary this month with the first rankings coming out in late November 1976. Founded by Mel Greenberg, the poll was a coaches' poll until 1994-95 when it became one voted on by national media. GAMES OF THE WEEK No. 2 South Carolina at No. 9 USC, Saturday. The Gamecocks will head west to face the Trojans in a home-and-home series dubbed "The Real SC". Saturday's game will be played at Crypto.com Arena and next year's game will be played in Greenville, S.C. No. 17 TCU at No. 10 NC State, Sunday. The Wolfpack continue their difficult nonconference schedule facing the Horned Frogs, who added transfer Olivia Miles from Notre Dame this offseason.

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Technology

Chief Justice Nominee Justifies 70-Year Sentence for Notorious Armed Robber Atta Ayi

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has defended the 70-year prison sentence he handed to the country’s most feared armed robber, Ayi Ayeetey, popularly known as Atta Ayi. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reflected on one of the most high-profile cases of his early judicial career. Speaking before the committee, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie explained that while sentencing guidelines exist to ensure fairness and consistency, judges are sometimes required to exercise discretion in extraordinary cases. “The judges and magistrates are trained; they have sentencing guidelines,” he noted. “But sometimes they have to go beyond them. In my youthful days, I gave somebody 70 years—Atta Ayi.” The nominee added that his decision was motivated not only by the gravity of Ayi’s crimes but also by concerns for public safety. “I gave him 70 years, and what I told myself was that if Atta Ayi was given 30 years and he comes back, my family will be the first he will attack,” he said lightheartedly, drawing laughter from the audience. “So by the time he comes back after 70 years, I will be dead and gone.” Atta Ayi, Ghana’s most wanted criminal in the early 2000s, led a violent robbery gang across Accra before being captured in Teshie Tsui Bleo and sentenced in 2005 to 70 years in prison for multiple armed robbery offences.

Richard Obeng Bediako 5 hours ago

Sports

Arkansas forces overtime, beats UCA to avoid Musick’s 1st loss

The University of Arkansas women's basketball team avoided the first loss of Coach Kelsi Musick's tenure on Monday night, needing overtime to take down Central Arkansas 89-77 at Walton Arena in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks entered the fourth quarter down 61-57 and trailed 74-67 after Jenna Cook made a three-pointer with 2:37 left to play. Arkansas scored the final seven points of regulation, four by freshman guard Bonnie Deas, to force overtime. Emily Robinson made the game-tying three-pointer with 12 seconds left in the fourth after a made free throw and three-pointer by Deas. Arkansas outscored UCA 15-3 in the overtime period. Taleyah Jones went 1 of 2 from the free-throw line, Robinson made two free throws and Maria Anais Rodriguez made a three-pointer off an assist by Deas for Arkansas, while Paris Santacaterina made one free throw for UCA's only point in that stretch. Bree Stephens made a jumper for the Sugar Bears to cut the lead to 80-77 with 1:12 to play in overtime, but Harmonie Ware quickly rebuilt the Razorbacks' lead to five points by making 2 of 2 on a trip to the free-throw line. Rodriguez made a free throw and Ware made a layup to extend Arkansas' lead to 85-77 with 31 seconds to play. Ware made two free throws, then assisted on Rodriguez' layup as time expired following a missed three-pointer by Shae Littleford. Deas led the Razorbacks (3-0) with 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting, 12 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Ware scored 14 points, Rodriguez put up 13 and Robinson had 12 for Arkansas. After scoring a career-high 26 points in a 101-49 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Friday, Jenna Lawrence finished with 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks and a steal. The Razorbacks shot 26 of 72 (36.1%) from the field and 9 of 26 (34.6%), both season-worst percentages, but drew 27 fouls and made 28 of 36 (77.8%) free throws. Arkansas outrebounded UCA 50-47, while both teams finished with 13 assists and 10 turnovers. Cheyanne Kemp scored a game-high 19 points for the Sugar Bears (1-2) on 8-of-24 shooting, while Bree Stephens grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds to go with 16 points while going 6 of 12 from the field. Littleford scored 16 points and Jenna Cook added 13 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. Cook made 3 of 5 from three-point range. The Sugar Bears shot 30 of 77 (39.0%) from the field, 7 of 29 (24.1%) from three-point range and 10 of 16 (62.5%) from the free-throw line. Arkansas stays at home for its next matchup at 6:30 p.m. Thursday against Southeastern Louisiana. UCA will get more than a week off before its next game, an in-state clash with Arkansas State at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Farris Center in Conway. WISconsin-MILWAUKEE 92, UALR 72 Following a back-and-forth first half, Wisconsin-Milwaukee outscored Arkansas-Little Rock 51-34 in the second to create separation on its way to a comfortable 20-point win Monday evening in Milwaukee. Amar Augillard poured in 21 of his game-high 25 points in the first half to lead Wis.-Milwaukee (2-1). Augillard shot 9 of 16 from the floor and 6 of 13 from three-point range. He made all six of his three-pointers before halftime. Seth Hubbard scored 18 points in the win, while Esyah Pippa-White and Danilo Jovanovich finished with 13 and 10, respectively. The Panthers shot 53.6% (30 of 56) from the field and 46.7% (14 of 30) from three-point range. Braxton Bayless paced UALR (1-1) with a team-high 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Johnathan Lawson scored 15 points, while Cameron Wallace added 13 points and five rebounds off the bench. The Trojans turned the ball over 15 times, which led to 29 points off turnovers for the Panthers. Wis.-Milwaukee had 18 assists and came up with eight steals.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 5 hours ago

Technology

Two killed, six injured in Ahafo Region accident

Two people lost their lives while six others were rescued after a road accident at Kwasu, near Bechem, in the Ahafo Region on Monday afternoon. Firefighters from the Bechem Fire Station responded to a distress call around 1:45 p.m. and rushed to the scene with a seven-member rescue team led by ASTNO Kwaku Doe. The crash involved a Toyota Voxy with registration number AS 6403-25, which was badly damaged. Two occupants were found dead and handed over to the Police, while six others who sustained injuries were rescued and taken to the Bechem Government Hospital by the National Ambulance Service. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Astno Kwaku Doe 5 hours ago

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 5 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 5 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 5 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

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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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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

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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 5 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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