Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss the director of the Shin Bet internal security service, Ronen Bar, following a power struggle stemming from the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Tensions between Netanyahu and Bar have escalated over responsibility for the Oct. 7 attack, with the Shin Bet accepting blame but also criticizing government policies. Netanyahu's move, seen as an attempt to prevent a state commission of inquiry, has drawn criticism...

Edmonton police have charged three men in the murder of 32-year-old Sukhvir Singh, whose body was found in the northeast part of the city last month. Two suspects, Manpreet Brar and Gursimran Singh, have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping, while a Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Lovepreet Sidhu. The victim was last seen alive on Feb. 26, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward. Full Article

The Tory Party is calling for a ban on phones in schools due to the failure of previous non-statutory guidance issued by former prime minister Rishi Sunak. Conservatives plan to amend Labour’s Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to include the ban, following concerns raised by shadow education secretary Laura Trott about the negative impact of mobile phones on students' well-being and learning experiences. Trott emphasized the need to make the ban a legal requirement, citing...

In a speech at the General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized India's role in leading the global war on terror and participating actively in conflict resolution, citing the country's pivotal position due to its geography, demography, democracy, and prosperity. He also highlighted China's challenge to the rules-based system and its disruptive activities, suggesting the need for India to assert its influence in the emerging world. General Dwivedi's remarks underscored the...

Aimee Lou Wood, a 31-year-old actress, revealed that she doesn't get nervous for sex scenes but found wearing a bikini for her role in 'The White Lotus' to be scarier. Despite being able to do an American accent, creator Mike White preferred her natural Manchester accent for the comedy series. Filming in Thailand, she described the cast as a dysfunctional yet lovely family, with no separation between set and home, creating a unique and memorable...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised Bangladesh's progress and highlighted the international community's support for the country's future, emphasizing the need for a just, inclusive, and prosperous future. Bangladesh, in a pivotal moment following political transitions, is hosting Rohingya refugees and faces funding cuts for humanitarian aid, with Mr. Guterres urging continued support and safe returns for the refugees to Myanmar amidst escalating violence and human rights violations. Full Article