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Sturgeon: Peter Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult': Speaking to media outside her home in Glasgow on Friday, the former First Minister said “I can’t ...
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Scottish minister condemns ‘offensive’ Swastika post made by father: Tom Arthur Snr – the father of the SNP MSP – has resigned his party membership after sharing ...
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Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
It’s no surprise the SNP’s climate change law has failed: The SNP has binned its flagship goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland by 75 per cent by ...
spectator.co.uk/article/its-no-surprise-the-snps-climate-change-law-has-failed/
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
100 MPs to stand down at the next general election: More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.
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Scotland ditches 2030 climate target as being ‘out of reach’: Decision to drop pledge to cut emissions by 75% by end of the decade labelled an ‘abject ...
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NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being Suspended: A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company ...
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Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
SNP's scrapping of climate change target is a failure as pathetic as their excuses – Scotsman comment
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/snps-scrapping-of-climate-change-target-is-a-failure-as-pathetic-as-their-excuses-scotsman-comment-4596880
Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra would like to "tip" developers: Former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra would like the option to "tip" developers once he's ...
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Harry and Meghan to launch two new Netflix shows, on cooking and polo: Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have announced two new TV productions from ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Kiss at Charity Polo Match Post Netflix News
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry soaked up the radiant Florida sun at a charity polo match after announcing their two new Netflix shows.
- Prince Harry participated in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Friday.
- The match took place following her attendance at Harry's Invictus Games Winter Training Camp in February, where he engaged in curling, sit-skiing, and skeleton bobsledding.
- The couple sealed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020 and released the infamous docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' in December 2022.
Scottish police receive thousands of reports after new hate crime law
reuters.com/world/uk/scottish-police-receive-thousands-reports-after-new-hate-crime-law-2024-04-10/
UK Election: Labour Shouldn’t Write Off Scotland's SNP Just Yet: Despite numerous internal crises and a recent revival of Scottish Labour ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-18/uk-election-labour-shouldn-t-write-off-scotland-s-snp-just-yet
Watcher Entertainment Launches Its Own Subscription Streaming Service: ‘We’re Leaving YouTube’
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South Korea's prime minister and top presidential officials offer to resign after election defeat
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Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs: Japanese businesses traditionally all hire graduates at the same time each year, but about one in 10 ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-ai-tool-predicts-quit-job-new-recruits-employee-data-4277971
Penny Mordaunt: Scots will not stand for SNP's block on their freedom of speech and debate
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/penny-mordaunt-scots-will-not-stand-for-snps-block-on-their-freedom-of-speech-and-debate-4581516
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245283076/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-ceo-katherine-maher
Departing Boeing CEO gets nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation: The 2023 pay package of Boeing's CEO, who recently announced his departure in the midst ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
CSU man calls for Bundestag Vice President to resign after scandalous tweet: A tweet from Bundestag Vice President Özoğuz about Israel causes outrage ...
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Quick Glance: CSU Man Calls for Özoğuz's Resignation Over Israel Tweet
- Aydan Özoğuz sparks outrage with controversial tweet about Israel, facing initial calls for resignation from CSU.
- Criticism arises over Özoğuz's perceived implication of Israel's involvement in the Iran attack.
- Matthias Hauer deems the tweet as despicable and unfitting for a Bundestag Vice President.
- Resignation demands from CSU's Spaenle and sociologist Liebig, despite tweet deletion, criticisms persist.
Labour overtakes SNP in polls for first time: Uh oh. Today brings tidings of misery for hapless Humza Yousaf as a new poll reveals that support for Labour has ...
spectator.co.uk/article/labour-overtakes-snp-in-polls-for-first-time/
Humza Yousaf could never realise Sturgeon’s fantasy climate plans: It was Cop26 in Glasgow and Nicola Sturgeon was in her element, posing for selfies with Greta ...
spectator.co.uk/article/humza-yousaf-could-never-realise-sturgeons-fantasy-climate-plans/
UK's Labour ahead of SNP in Scotland for first time in a decade, YouGov poll shows
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-ahead-snp-scotland-first-time-decade-yougov-poll-shows-2024-04-10/
Insight: Greens could harm SNP’s election as Bute House Agreement set for second trans rights test
scotsman.com/news/politics/insight-greens-could-harm-snps-election-as-bute-house-agreement-set-for-second-trans-rights-test-4590310
Scottish police receive 7,000 hate crime complaints in first week of new law: ‘Substantial increase’ in reports since contentious law challenged by JK Rowling ...
ft.com/content/e4319948-eaa3-463e-8f73-43113c11a46f
UAE: Eid Al Fitr prayer timings in Dubai, Sharjah announced - News | Khaleej Times
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JK Rowling attack on Humza Yousaf fuels furore over Scottish hate crime law: Author and gender-critical campaigner calls Scottish first minister ‘bumbling and ...
ft.com/content/12145ac7-fdc0-4c47-b155-c92b8ff0908f
'Not happy, don't come to work': Boss in China gives staff 10 extra days of leave
asiaone.com/china/not-happy-dont-come-work-boss-china-gives-staff-10-extra-days-leave
Why won’t Humza close Scotland’s tartan Tavistock?: Another day, another Holyrood mess. This time, it’s hapless Humza Yousaf being criticised for his slow ...
spectator.co.uk/article/why-wont-humza-close-scotlands-tartan-tavistock/
The Greens are embarrassing the SNP: For an image of the ‘progressive nationalism’ that has disfigured Scottish public life over the past decade ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-greens-are-embarrassing-the-snp/
The SNP’s net zero hypocrisy: The Scottish nationalists are no stranger to hypocrisy, as their latest U-turn shows. For on Thursday afternoon the Yousaf regime — ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-snps-net-zero-hypocrisy/
Scottish education: Sharp declines in numbers of maths and physics teachers raise huge concerns for future – Scotsman comment
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scottish-education-sharp-declines-in-numbers-of-maths-and-physics-teachers-raise-huge-concerns-for-future-scotsman-comment-4580049
Rory McIlroy denies rumors he is close to accepting LIV Golf offer, says future is on PGA Tour
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Quick Glance: Rory McIlroy Denies LIV Golf Rumors: Commits to PGA Tour
- Rory McIlroy dismissed baseless reports of negotiating with LIV Golf and reaffirmed his commitment to the PGA Tour, advocating for the unity of the professional game.
- McIlroy clarified that he had never been offered a deal by LIV Golf and had no intentions of joining the breakaway league, emphasizing his long-term dedication to the PGA Tour.
- Despite previously criticizing LIV Golf, McIlroy has softened his stance post a framework agreement between the Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, consistently calling for a reunification in the sport.
- McIlroy reiterated his firm decision to continue playing on the PGA Tour for the entirety of his career and addressed the unfounded speculations linking him to LIV Golf.
“Fear and Terror”: Gaza Photographer Ahmed Zakot on Documenting the Carnage of Israel’s Assault
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Quick Glance: U.N. Photo Collection Captures Gaza War Through Palestinian Lens
- Charlotte Cans, head of photography for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, discusses the Gaza Collective Photo Essay project involving 14 Palestinian photographers.
- The photographers document the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with images of injured children and women, as international journalists are denied access.
- The photos depict raw emotions, such as a boy who lost an arm and families mourning their deceased children.
- The photographers, also victims of the conflict, convey the brutality of war by sharing personal stories alongside their images.
SNP ditches public trust question from national survey: If you don’t want to know the answer, don’t ask the question. That seems to be the mantra by which the ...
spectator.co.uk/article/snp-ditches-public-trust-question-from-national-survey/
Euan McColm: Hate Crime Act damaged from the start by influence of campaigners and weakness of Nicola Sturgeon
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/euan-mccolm-hate-crime-act-damaged-from-the-start-by-influence-of-campaigners-and-weakness-of-nicola-sturgeon-4581976
Briton who ran length of Africa says Congo kidnapping was only time he mulled quitting
reuters.com/sports/athletics/briton-who-ran-length-africa-says-congo-kidnapping-was-only-time-he-mulled-2024-04-08/
Lizzo clarifies she is not quitting music industry, just 'negative energy': The Grammy winner says: "When I say 'I quit', I mean I quit giving any negative ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68716521
Mitchell to front concerned South Sydney bosses after weekend of drama: South Sydney officials will hold talks with Latrell Mitchell and his manager on Tuesday ...
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/mitchell-to-front-concerned-south-sydney-bosses-after-weekend-of-drama-20240408-p5fi9q.html
Priest resigns from Michigan church after protests over his criticism of a gay author
apnews.com/article/pastor-quits-gay-author-michigan-church-2033306cd8937b584a6f1f1c8e70d104
Tesco to charge customers 10p for item that has always been free: The supermarket chain announced it would be testing out a new pilot scheme
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/tesco-now-charging-customers-10p-9207019
Christian influence grows as Britain’s Conservative party shifts rightward: A clutch of vocal Tories first elected in 2019 have placed religion at the heart of a ...
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LSU star Angel Reese declares for this month’s WNBA draft: LSU star Angel Reese, who led the Tigers to a national championship and became one of the best-known ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04/03/angel-reese-wnba-draft/
Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record
- LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.
- The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.
- The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.
- The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.
Leo Varadkar resigns as taoiseach of Ireland: Leo Varadkar tendered his resignation to Irish President Michael D Higgins on Monday.
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Nicola Sturgeon may vote against assisted dying at Holyrood: Nicola Sturgeon has said she is deeply conflicted on the matter of assisted dying and may vote ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24227877.nicola-sturgeon-may-vote-assisted-dying-holyrood/
When your job separates the family: Japan's “tanshin funin” system sees married company employees leaving their families behind when they are transferred to ...
japantimes.co.jp/community/2024/04/08/voices/tanshin-funin-business-bachelor/
‘Not happy, do not come to work’: China retail tycoon introduces ‘unhappy leave’, sparks online discussion
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3257179/not-happy-do-not-come-work-china-retail-tycoon-introduces-unhappy-leave-sparks-online-discussion
Women who feel they have been let down by a fellow woman: Nicola Sturgeon: VAL McDermid has been commenting on Nicola Sturgeon apparently suffering from ...
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Tesla’s top engineering executive Drew Baglino leaves in massive leadership loss: Tesla’s top engineering executive, Drew Baglino, has left the automaker in a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/15/tesla-top-engineering-executive-drew-baglino-leaves-leadership-loss/
Politics latest: Sturgeon enjoys PM's confusion as fashion police go after his shoes
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Quick Glance: Tory Donor's Racist Comments on Diane Abbott
- Comments made by a Tory donor about Diane Abbott deemed racist
- Frank Hester apologizes for his remarks, Downing Street labels them unacceptable
- Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch described the comments as racist and called for space for forgiveness
- Labour and the Liberal Democrats call for the Conservatives to return donations from Hester
Kentucky Loses Highest-Ranked Incoming Recruit As John Calipari Departs: The Kentucky Wildcats' highest rated recruit in the class of 2024, Jayden Quintance ...
si.com/college/2024/04/10/kentucky-loses-highest-ranked-recruit-john-calipari-departs
Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Former Wentzville schools superintendent gets more than $1 million in contract buyout
stltoday.com/news/local/education/former-wentzville-schools-superintendent-gets-more-than-1-million-in-contract-buyout/article_40d15aae-fd0b-11ee-bd0a-83624dba43ce.html
Operation Branchform: What we know so far about the police investigation into SNP finances
scotsman.com/news/politics/operation-branchform-what-we-know-so-far-about-the-police-investigation-into-snp-finances-4578905
Sunak risks losing seat in general election as shock poll suggests Tories will be left with just 98 MPs
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/general-election-poll-rishi-sunak-b2521101.html
Quick Glance: Tories projected to hold under 100 seats compared to Labour's 468 in exclusive poll
- Rishi Sunak's Easter message welcomes spring as a time of hope and renewal.
- A new mega poll shows the Tories are heading towards a record low, potentially winning less than 100 seats.
- The 15,000-person MRP poll indicates Labour leading with a 19-point margin and 45 percent of the vote share.
- Labour would secure a massive majority of 286 seats, while the Conservatives face their worst election outcome.
Biden says Trump will ban abortion: ‘No one trusts Donald Trump’: At a Chicago fundraiser, the president said that the threat of Trump is far from abated by new ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/biden-trump-national-abortion-ban-fundraiser-00151192
Reports: Kentucky finalizing deal with BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope to fill vacancy
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/sec/2024/04/11/kentucky-mark-pope-mens-basketball-coach-john-calipari/73297366007/
Renowned photographer leaves Ford foundation board after Cheney passed over for award
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Olly Murs welcomes first baby with wife Amelia and reveals sweet name: Olly Murs has just announced that his wife Amelia has given birth to the couple’s first ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/17/olly-murs-welcomes-first-baby-wife-amelia-reveals-sweet-name-20366294/
‘Increasingly chaotic’: Why House Republicans are heading for the exits : Twenty-one Republicans want to leave their jobs, underlining the increasing dysfunction ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/07/house-republicans-retirements-mike-johnson-majority-elections/
Pope Francis announces number of changes in biggest restructuring of Irish Church in 900 years
independent.ie/irish-news/pope-francis-announces-number-of-changes-in-biggest-restructuring-of-irish-church-in-900-years/a674763480.html
UN’s Libya envoy resigns citing no hope for political progress: Abdoulaye Bathily says ‘lack of political will and good faith’ are making UN governance efforts ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/uns-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress
The SNP minister responsible for the hate crime laws has had a fake complaint made in her name
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-hate-crime-minister-siobhian-brown-has-fake-complaint-to-police-made-in-her-name-4577584
Top ten moments of the SNP police probe: One whole year has passed since the infamous forensic tent was set up outside former first minister Nicola Sturgeon’s ...
spectator.co.uk/article/top-10-moments-of-the-snp-police-probe/
Independence has been damaged by the current SNP, says veteran Sillars: At 86, Jim Sillars is five years older than the American President yet his powers of ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24235274.independence-damaged-current-snp-says-veteran-sillars/
Manchester United appoint Jason Wilcox as new technical director: Manchester United have announced the appointment of Jason Wilcox as the club’s new technical ...
theathletic.com/5385117/2024/04/19/jason-wilcox-manchester-united-latest/
Conservatives set for worst election result yet, research shows: Survey of 15,000 people suggests even party leader Rishi Sunak’s North Yorkshire seat is at risk
theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/30/conservatives-set-for-worst-election-result-yet-research-shows
Crystal Kung Minkoff announces departure from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/15/crystal-kung-minkoff-the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-exit/73336735007/
Olly Murs announced as headliner for yearly festival honouring Caroline Flack: Singer Olly Murs will be headlining this year's Flackstock Festival ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/olly-murs-announced-headliner-yearly-32558446
The Witcher season 5 confirmed to end the show: 'The Witcher' has officially been renewed for a fifth and final season. Netflix announced the start of ...
ew.com/the-witcher-season-5-renewed-final-season-8635205
New poll reveals SNP supporters don’t think Yousaf is up to the job: In a week that will prove testing for Humza Yousaf as public outrage over his hate crime ...
spectator.co.uk/article/new-poll-reveals-snp-supporters-dont-think-yousaf-is-up-to-the-job/
Hundreds rally in Niger's capital to push for U.S. military departure: Hundreds took to the streets of Niger's capital on Saturday to demand the departure of U.S ...
reuters.com/world/africa/hundreds-rally-nigers-capital-push-us-military-departure-2024-04-13/
‘The situation is crying out for redress… I just don’t exist, pension-wise,’ says woman forced to resign due to marriage bar
independent.ie/irish-news/the-situation-is-crying-out-for-redress-i-just-dont-exist-pension-wise-says-woman-forced-to-resign-due-to-marriage-bar/a270068470.html
We're sick of Big Brother Harvie's endless virtue signalling: How did we ever get into such a mess? With the incompetent and hypocritical SNP/Green management of ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/24245278.sick-big-brother-harvies-endless-virtue-signalling/
United Airlines faces overstaffing due to Boeing's delivery delays: United Airlines on Monday warned that delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing would leave ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-expects-boeings-delivery-delays-impact-aircraft-utilization-this-2024-04-01/
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa parliament speaker turns herself into police
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Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Granted R50,000 Bail by Court
- Former National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula was released on bail of R50,000 after she appeared before the Pretoria magistrate's court for corruption allegations.
- The judge, Anna Oosthuizen, expressed her satisfaction with Mapisa-Nqakula's eligibility for bail and her successful argument that she could only manage R50,000, despite the state's request for R100,000.
- Following an unsuccessful court attempt to prevent her imminent arrest, Mapisa-Nqakula voluntarily presented herself at the Lyttelton police station on Thursday morning.
- Among her bail conditions are the surrender of her passport, refraining from applying for a new one, and prohibition from direct or indirect communication with state witnesses.
Sturgeon accused of being a part timer in Holyrood: It’s been a year since Peter Murrell, the husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon ...
spectator.co.uk/article/sturgeon-accused-of-being-a-part-timer-in-holyrood/
Dee Forbes used RTÉ credit card to fund €400 ‘leaving do’ lunch the day before she was told to resign
independent.ie/irish-news/dee-forbes-used-rte-credit-card-to-fund-400-leaving-do-lunch-the-day-before-she-was-told-to-resign/a1633196774.html
Labour calls for legal advice on Israel’s conduct in Gaza to be published: Opposition party balks at committing to lawyers’ conclusions as SNP urges recall of ...
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New update for WASPI women as State Pension compensation debate next month: SNP MP Patricia Gibson’s motion for a debate is supported by 60 MPs from across all ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/money/update-waspi-women-state-pension-32605418
David Wolf announces his departure from Adler Mannheim: Ice hockey player David Wolf announced his departure from Adler Mannheim on Tuesday afternoon ...
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Health NZ chairperson resigns after less than a year in position: Dame Karen Poutasi has resigned after just over nine months in the job.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514128/health-nz-chairperson-resigns-after-less-than-a-year-in-position
Ukrainian photojournalist wins World Press Photo prize: Ukrainian photojournalist Julia Kochetova was announced as one of the 2024 World Press Photo Contest ...
kyivindependent.com/julia-kochetova-wpp/
Some UAE flights could be delayed amid heavy rains; airlines issue travel advisory - News | Khaleej Times
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