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Simone Biles Critiques Riley Gaines' Stance on Transgender Athletes Simone Biles publicly condemned former swimmer Riley Gaines for her comments advocating against transgender athletes in women's sports, which Biles characterized as bullying stemming from Gaines' fifth-place finish behind trans athlete Lia Thomas in 2022. Gaines, who has become an activist against trans inclusion in sports, responded by calling Biles a "male-apologist" and suggested she should compete in men's gymnastics instead. Their exchange highlights ongoing tensions...

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has suspended its aid distribution due to threats from Hamas, which it claims jeopardize innocent lives, but remains committed to resuming operations. Meanwhile, Israeli forces have recovered the body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta, previously held by the Mujahedeen Brigades, as airstrikes in Gaza resulted in 45 deaths amid a deteriorating humanitarian situation, with hospitals facing imminent fuel shortages. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 54,000 Palestinian lives since the...

Chirag Paswan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed concern over "misgivings" within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regarding his alleged ambition for the Bihar chief minister position. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would solely be to strengthen his party's performance, not to pursue the chief minister's role. Paswan predicted a successful outcome for the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and hinted at contesting from...

Metropol newspaper’s double-page spread sparks outrage in Hungary The Hungarian government-funded newspaper Metropol has faced significant backlash for a double-page spread inviting readers to submit photos of women in short skirts, stating ‘the shorter, the better.’ Critics, particularly on TikTok, have labeled the campaign as invasive and sexist, claiming it encourages street harassment. Activist Sophie Klein highlighted the disturbing implications, noting that the initiative fuels a culture of misogyny in Hungary, where women's rights have...

SummaryControversial influencer Andrew Tate was caught speeding at 196km/h (121mph) in a 50km/h zone in Romania, receiving a £310 fine and a 120-day driving licence suspension. The 38-year-old, currently facing serious charges including rape and human trafficking alongside his brother Tristan, has previously flaunted his sports cars and criticized UK police for their integrity. Despite his legal issues, Tate maintains he is innocent and has expressed disdain for the West, claiming corruption in Romania is...

Summary An 11-year-old boy, Othniel Adoma from Bracknell, has died following a minibus crash on the M4 on May 11, becoming the second child fatality from the incident, which also claimed the life of a six-year-old boy. The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10, resulting in injuries to five other children, who have since been discharged from the hospital. No arrests have been made, and Thames Valley Police...