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The FBI stopped former US Congressman Eric Swalwell in an airport and seized his electronic devices while also raiding his home in Washington DC this weekend, as part of a federal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him.After the allegations surfaced earlier this year, Swalwell dropped out of the California governor’s race – where he was in the lead – and gave up his seat in the House of Representatives.He is also under criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for accusations of rape and sexual assault.Swalwell has in the past denied the allegations…
A man has been charged in connection with the Manchester synagogue attack in which two men were killed.Counter terrorism police said Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, of St James Road, Higher Broughton, Salford, had been charged with failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.Hakim has been remanded into custody to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.There have so far been eight arrests in connection with the attack, however this is the first charge that “relates directly” to the morning of 2 October, when two men died as the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue was attacked by Jihad Al-Shamie. He…
Many Arsenal fans are wondering if Konsa will play regularly when Saliba and Gabriel are fit.Arteta’s first-choice backline of Timber, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori appears hard to break into, on paper.But the Gunners played 63 games in all competitions as they won the title, reached the final of the Champions League, the final of the Carabao Cup and the quarter-final of the FA Cup.Arsenal were plagued by injuries during the campaign and Arteta is trying to avoid those issues this time.In the aftermath of the Champions League final, Arteta was quick to say that the Gunners need to be “very…
Contrasting games, similar fortunes — the Indian singles campaign at the badminton World Championships ended in heartbreak with P.V. Sindhu and Ayush Shetty bowing out of the competition in the pre-quarterfinals here on Thursday.The day that started with an Indian victory ended with one but the results in between left the two doubles pairs, one each in men and women, shouldering the host’s hopes in the prestigious tournament.Treesa Jolly and Gaytri Gopichand advanced to the quarterfinals with a 21-16, 21-12 win against Japan’s Rin Iwanaga & Kie Nakanishi while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, returning to competitive action after almost…
Daily Horoscope: What the Lion’s Gate Portal could shift for every zodiac sign on August 8 (AI Image) AriesToday you will finally find time to sort off pending concerns at work. The focus on the home remains strong with the needs of the family taking precedence over other matters. A workout regimen will probably promote vigor and discipline. Journeys provide thrilling experiences, making your day full with excitement. When considering real estate, compare aspects that are most important to your lifestyle. Students improve in confidence, find their lessons rewarding and enjoyable.TaurusEnergetic activities can assist you combat festive overindulgence. Good financial…
Four years after Anthony Robinson’s arrest, Monica White has largely stayed out of the spotlight. Her story, however, is back in the news with the release of Netflix’s The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story.The 86-minute Lifetime feature stars Lela Rochon as Monica and revisits the frightening encounter between White and Robinson, a man she met through a dating app in 2021. What initially appeared to be a chance at companionship took a disturbing turn, and White eventually walked away from the relationship.Robinson was later arrested in connection with the murders of several women he had met online, turning…
Srinagar, Aug 18: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) General Secretary Organisation and former minister Adv. Gh Nabi Lone Hanjura has urged the Budgam district administration to ensure adequate arrangements for devotees ahead of the annual Urs of Hazrat SyedAli Aali Balakhi (R), scheduled to begin at Pakharpora on August 25.Hanjura said thousands of devotees from across Jammu and Kashmir are expected to visit the shrine to pay their respects and participate in the religious observances. He called for timely arrangements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free gathering.He particularly sought adequate drinking water, sanitation, cleanliness, uninterrupted power supply, medical facilities, traffic management…
The cricket world witnessed something out of the ordinary on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. After deciding to bowl first, the home team bowled the visitors out for a paltry 171 in their first innings with pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking a five-for each. This was not the first instance that two pacers combined and took equal wickets to dismantle a team.What an extraordinary day for England. (Action Images via Reuters)What was first was that the ball was cut in half. Why? It’s a tradition, particularly in Test cricket, when…
India’s PV Sindhu, left, shakes hands with China’s Wang Zhi Yi after their match. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu’s quest for an unprecedented sixth World Championships medal ended in a gruelling pre-quarterfinal defeat to China’s Wang Zhi Yi on Thursday, with the Indian admitting the loss “hurts a lot more” on home soil while questioning whether her opponent’s late cramps were part of her tactics.Two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu fought back after losing the opening game but eventually went down 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 to world No. 3 Wang at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Wang, who battled…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he ideological battle in the country today is against the “RSS trying to impose its version of truth on all” and “discriminating against people” on the basis of caste and religion.”That RSS has decided that they know the truth of 1.5 billion people… The ideological battle in India today is that. It is not about environment, politics, free media, nothing. That is all superficial. The real fight is that a group of people have suddenly decided, because they have control of the system, they know the truth of everybody in this…