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Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from launching an early licence renewal process, arguing that the network is being unfairly targeted over its editorial content.”Government censorship is deeply un-American,” the lawsuit says. “This case concerns the Administration’s sustained effort to do just that.”The lawsuit says the Federal Communication Commission – the government’s media regulator – is being pressured to renew broadcast licences years early. It alleges the push stems from complaints from, and under the direction of, President Donald Trump.FCC chairman Brendan Carr has said that the renewal requests were focused on “public interest”,…

Mike Nesbitt has resigned as health minister amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows.The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery (EGS) services from Causeway Hospital.Nesbitt served twice as leader of the party, first from 2012 until 2017 and again from 2024 until earlier this year when Burrows took over.Last week Burrows, who is a North Antrim MLA, told a town hall meeting that he did not support emergency general surgery being removed from Causeway.The position appeared at odds with the Department of Health’s policy on the matter, after the Northern Health…

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a “neurological dysfunction” after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.On Tuesday, Musiala collapsed six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern’s 4-2 friendly victory at Heidenheim.The 23-year-old appeared dazed as he received medical treatment and was helped off the pitch.The incident occurred after he collapsed during Saturday’s 3-1 friendly win over RB Leipzig in Munich.Musiala later posted a statement on Instagram to ease fears about the situation.”I’ve been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily treatable absence seizures, which are due to a…

It was a cruel joke, but after Bangladesh were dismissed for 54 in their warm-up game in Australia, a social media post suggested they were not good enough to play there; even that Australia could win the Darwin Test in a day. Others helpfully dug up similar posts from the past from the likes of Steve Waugh and David Hookes.Australia’s cricket board too seemed to feel that way. It had cancelled tours by Bangladesh in 2015 (on bogus security grounds), and 2018 (saying, in effect, “We don’t want you here”) and so there was universal joy at their comeuppance when…

A long-awaited opening arrives today, Aries. The Moon favors relationships. The Moon is a great partner, and Jupiter gives a warm glance at commitment, so those who were unsure yesterday can be able to speak clearly today.If you’re not married a proposal or serious discussion could be offered through friends, family or even a phone conversation that was unassuming initially. Couples who are young and haven’t gotten together for a long time might get the chance to talk without interruption, and cut through the old distance. In the home, too, the warmth increases. You’re more attracted to your partner and…

Most of us think of a century-old tree as a timeless piece of history.But in Portugal, that barely counts, because scattered across the country’s sun-baked south are hundreds of olive trees believed to be over 2,000 years old, with researchers now suggesting that one of them may have taken root nearly 3,700 years ago.Long before Portugal, or even Rome, existed, these ancient olive trees had already taken root. The discovery comes soon after a nearly 1,100-year-old tree was identified in Germany as possibly the oldest in the country, highlighting just how much older Portugal’s olive trees really are.The University of…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the CBI to independently examine allegations of financial irregularities against Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd and its associated entities, including transactions earlier examined by the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The Court said the CBI would not be guided by the EOW’s conclusions while examining the allegations.A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the directions while hearing a PIL filed by Citizens Whistleblower Forum, which has alleged suspicious loan transactions, diversion of funds, manipulation of share prices and evergreening of loans involving Indiabulls-linked entities.The…

Srinagar, Aug 18: Patient care was severely affected on Tuesday in five new Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in J&K as its non-gazetted begin an indefinite strike over delay in framing of recruitment rules that has hampered the recruitment process.The non-gazetted employees of GMC Baramulla, Anantnag, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua observed the indefinite strike by holding protests and demonstrations in the premises of the respective medical colleges against the delay in framing of the recruitment rules.A group of protesting employees at GMC Baramulla said the institution is already facing a shortage of staff and that healthcare does not appear to be…

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, looking to make it three consecutive victories.Sabrina Ionescu missed New York’s previous game because of a foot injury. (Getty Images via AFP)Much of the attention, however, will be on the availability of Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu and whether she will be able to return to the court.Is Sabrina Ionescu injured?Ionescu missed New York’s previous game because of a foot injury she sustained during the team’s Aug. 13 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The latest update, though, provides a boost for the Liberty, as she has been…

NEW DELHI: Even before former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal could challenge his conviction and the 10-year imprisonment awarded by the Goa bench of Bombay HC in a sexual assault case, Goa govt Tuesday filed an appeal in Supreme Court seeking enhancement of the sentence to life imprisonment, arguing that he got away lightly given the gravity of the offence.Goa govt’s appeal said the woman was his employee and friend’s daughter, and Tejpal misused his position of authority to commit the offences when she was performing her duties at an event organised by him in his capacity as employer.The state contested…