Новости за 03.01.2025

The horror of Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal has re-surfaced in the UK after Elon Musk reigniting attention to the case through a tweet condemning UK authorities for their handling of the matter. The Rotherham scandal involved the systematic abuse of at least 1,400 children over 16 years in the UK. Musk accused UK PM Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute gangs that systematically groomed and raped young girls.

The follow-up movie to the 2019 live action remake of The Lion King has put in a solid performance at the box office so far.

The annual Quadrantid shower of ‘shooting stars’ is expected to peak on Friday.

The wholesale market in Tiruchi has been getting only about 100 tonnes of small onions now against the requirement of 300 tonnes a day and the situation is expected to improve only by February, say traders

1. Far-right Italian PM says she is ‘in tune on many issues’ with Keir Starmer  The Guardian
2. Far-right Italian PM and Musk fan Giorgia Meloni says she is ‘in tune’ with Keir Starmer  The Independent
3. Italy's Meloni hails good ties with UK’s Starmer, highlights shared goals on migration  Anadolu Agency | English

It’s not always productive to argue back

1. Murderer tells judge 'go f*** yourself' as he's jailed for life for killing customer outside pub  Wales Online
2. Horrifying moment boyfriend killed man with one punch 'for complaining about his partner's off-key karaoke ren  Daily Mail
3. Thug jailed for 'cowardly' murder of fellow pub customer with single punch  North Wales Live
4. 92-year-old mother of murder victim tells court 'I look at his picture every morning and night'  Yahoo News UK

The pensions minister has said it takes around 16 minutes to make the eligibility check.

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Will Smith steps into Wakandan shoes in striking fanmade Black Panther trailer

The 3-in1 PF600U is a Bluetooth speaker and mood lamp that also happens to include a FHD projector.

Young workers don’t want to move to places where housing is more affordable, Zillow says

WARNING MENTIONS SUICIDE: Jennon Freeman, 31, tragically took his own life last year. His family have now released a heart-wrenching statement revealing his final moments before his death

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed admiration for lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. Obi disclosed this in a tweet on Friday, following his visit to Farotimi, who recently returned from a correctional facility in Ekiti. The politician noted that Farotimi remains in high spirits despite his ordeal

Analysing Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Contract Saga: Liverpool vs Real Madrid In the world of football, few stories captivate attention like a top player’s potential transfer. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool’s right-back, is currently the centre of such a tale, amidst interest from Real Madrid. Based on insights from Ben Jacobs, as shared with talkSPORT, let’s dive into the […]

Recent intelligence community recruitment efforts have focused on STEM.

NBC News’ Danny Cevallos breaks down actor and director Justin Baldoni’s $250 million lawsuit against the New York Times for libel over allegations from Blake Lively during their work on the film “It Ends with Us.”

Reality TV star Amanda Stanton recently shared an Instagram story suggesting Taylor Swift had copied her style, particularly an embellished black jacket Swift wore during a night out with boyfriend Travis Kelce. Stanton claimed this wasn't the first time, citing multiple instances of similar outfits. While Stanton's playful accusation gained attention, fans quickly rallied behind Swift, dismissing the idea. Neither Taylor Swift nor her team has responded to the claims.

The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shared his expectations for the Nigerian economy and the performance of the Nigerian currency in 2025.

Barbados faces a complex economic landscape in 2025, according to economist Professor Emeritus Michael Howard and former University of the West Indies (UWI) banking and finance lecturer Jeremy Stephen.  While both acknowledge the potential for growth, they are concerned about the nation’s debt management, reliance on external factors and the lack of clarity in Government’s […]

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) mandates stakeholder consultations for drafting Foreign Trade Policy to ensure inclusive participation. Amendments reflect the commitment to ease of doing business, but the government reserves final decision-making power to handle conflicting opinions.