Allegations against Karim Khan include unwanted sexual touching and ‘abuse’, as well as coercive behaviour and abuse of authority. The integrity of an inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against the chief prosecutor of the international criminal court could be jeopardised by his ties to the body tasked with the investigation, court staff have said. Lawyers for Khan, 54, have said he denies all the allegations and that he “looks forward to engaging fully” with the inquiry. The alleged victim, an ICC staff member in her 30s who worked directly for the chief prosecutor, has declined to comment. At the time, an internal oversight body at the court was conducting an initial inquiry to assess the allegations.

According to the official guidance, which the Scottish Daily Express received through freedom of information legislation, the "two-year settled position on hybrid working" is set to run out. The policy reads: "In a role with a hybrid work style, you can work from home remotely. "If you plan to do this, you should read the guidance about working from home. You can work remotely on the understanding you're still able to attend your contractual work location in line with the hybrid working arrangement agreed with your manager. Managers are asked to establish a model with their teams to ensure business needs are met.”Never miss the latest top headlines from the Scottish Daily Express.

She argues that society applies a troubling double standard: “If a non-disabled person wants to commit assisted suicide, it’s seen as a tragedy … if a disabled person does, it’s a release.” (www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/better-off-dead-liz-carr-assisted-dying-b2542849.html)Studies have raised crucial concerns about the psychological state of those seeking assisted death. As regards this question, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IVrh, said:“According to the Holy Quran, life is not our possession. “It doesn’t seem to have any solution because people’s threshold of suffering, or tolerance of suffering, changes. Islam teaches us to put our trust in God at all times, even when all seems to be lost. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Janai‘iz, Hadith 4203)The Prophet’s disapproval shows that even when the inevitable seems to be happening, one should have complete trust in Allah.

Speaking to the BBC in his first broadcast interview about his involvement, Mr Wragg said he spotted the first news articles about the Westminster honeytrap scandal on the train. The former Conservative Party whip told the broadcaster: “My stomach just dropped. Mr Wragg agreed, which is what he feels “the most regret for” as it was “deceitful”. Not long after he was allegedly blackmailed, Mr Wragg began to have panic attacks, with bouts of yelling, crying, and swearing shocking his sleeping flatmates. Shortly after receiving the appropriate medical attention, he returned to Westminster to resign as Conservative whip and from his posts on two parliamentary committees.

Would you introduce Max to your friends? I’d introduce Max to my dog, which may rank higher than my friends. What do you think Max made of you? What do you think Sarah made of you? 10 out of 10, felt positively giddy on the train ride home.

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim can follow Mikel Arteta's Arsenal blueprintRuben Amorim has been told to follow Mikel Arteta’s lead by binning Manchester United’s dead wood. However, Arsenal icon Alan Smith warns that such a plan could lead to a ‘financial hit’ with underperforming flops boasting lengthy and lucrative contracts. In his first two years at Arsenal, Arteta was ruthless in his cull of the club’s big-name stars. Amorim could face a similar issue at United where he has several fringe and ageing stars on big-money contracts. The likes of Ozil and a lot of players,” Smith told Express Sport, via Ace Odds.

The British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Scott Furssedonn-Wood, has announced the upcoming implementation of the United Kingdom’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for international visitors. This is a global program, and it means that from the eighth of January next year, visitors to the UK will need to have applied in advance for an electronic Travel Authorisation,” Furssedonn-Wood noted. In addition to travel-related updates, Furssedonn-Wood expressed the UK’s commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing resilience in the Eastern Caribbean. He mentioned the critical role of technology in combating climate change, noting, “If we’re all going to tackle the effects of climate change, we’ve got to find new ways of doing that. And technology provides some really interesting opportunities.”The High Commissioner elaborated on how emerging technologies can mitigate emissions and bolster adaptation efforts.

By GIADA ZAMPANOThe manager of a small hotel in northern Italy refused a reservation made by an Israeli couple, accusing Israeli people of being “responsible for genocide.” Jewish groups decried the incident as an example of antisemitism. A day before their departure, they received a message from the hotel’s staff: “Good morning. We inform you that the Israeli people as those responsible for genocide are not welcome customers in our structure.”The hotel manager then invited the tourists to cancel their reservation, adding they “would be happy to grant free cancellation.” The manager has since closed his Facebook profile, and he wasn't immediately available for comment. “I feel infinite sadness for the ignorance shown by certain people,” Dario Calimani, the president of the Jewish Community of Venice, said on Thursday. Word of the hotel incident came on the same day that former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives met at the Vatican with Pope Francis.

California Jail Staff Face Charges Over 2021 Death Pamela Price files charges against 11 staff for negligence leading to inmate's deathA San Francisco Bay Area district attorney recalled during the recent election has moved forward with serious criminal charges against jail staff relating to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk at the Santa Rita Jail. This incident escalated when he failed to appear for another unrelated misdemeanor charge, resulting in his transfer to Santa Rita Jail. Since these events, public scrutiny surrounding Santa Rita Jail and the surrounding judicial processes has intensified. With broader nationwide discussions around criminal justice reform continuing to gain traction, the outcome of this case may set significant precedents. The charges against the Santa Rita Jail staff highlight the dire need for effective oversight and reform to prevent similar tragedies from occurring again, emphasizing the fundamental rights of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances.

Key Findings:• About 11 million undocumented immigrants lived in the United States as of 2022—3.3 percent of the country’s overall population. An additional 2.3 million removable immigrants were released into the United States between January 2023 and April 2024 and would also be targeted in any mass deportation operation. In 2022, nearly 90 percent of undocumented immigrants were of working age, compared to 61.3 percent of the U.S.-born population aged between 16 and 64, making undocumented immigrants more likely to actively participate in the labor force. Losing these working-age undocumented immigrants would worsen the severe workforce challenges that many industries have already been struggling with in the past few years. • Among the deported would be 1 million undocumented immigrant entrepreneurs, who generated $27.1 billion in total business income in 2022.

[2] Another 20 peaceful Ugandan Stop EACOP demonstrators had their trial adjourned this week to 26 November, [3] in what Human Rights Watch reports is an ongoing crackdown against the project’s critics by the Ugandan government [4]. [6]Even before any construction has taken place EACOP has been responsible for gross human rights abuses [7]. [7]The European Union voted in a special resolution that condemned EACOP for its human rights abuses in Uganda and Tanzania, abuses that included death threats, intimidation and wrongful imprisonment. Earlier this month, Extinction Rebellion targeted EACOP insurers Marsh McLennan as part of its Insure Our Survival week of action. Is The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Finally Going to Be Finished?, June 2024 https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Is-The-East-African-Crude-Oil-Pipeline-Finally-Going-to-Be-Finished.html[13] Who is left to fund East Africa’s controversial oil pipeline?

Charles’s big scheme was to evict the Sussexes for Frogmore Cottage, and finding some way to force Andrew out of Royal Lodge and making him live in Frogmore. Andrew still isn’t giving up Royal Lodge, and now people close to Charles are admitting defeat. In fact, everyone saying that Andrew has “comprehensively humiliated” the king, and that “heads will roll” over this whole saga. Now the Mail’s Richard Eden has written a piece where he points out that Charles should be careful not to piss off Andrew, because Andrew will happily sell out everyone in the family. But instead of sticking together, the King is attacking his 64-year-old brother Andrew, who served bravely as a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War and worked as UK trade envoy.

Paul Pogba has confirmed his departure from Juventus as he prepares to make his return from a drugs ban. Back in March of last year Pogba was given a four-year ban after the World Cup winner tested positive for doping. When Pogba's contract at Manchester United expired in 2022 he chose to rejoin the club where he excelled in the past. Good luck @juventus"The Italian club released a statement that read: " Juventus Football Club and Paul Pogba announce that they have reached a mutual agreement for the termination of their contract as of 30 November, 2024. The Manchester outfit and Juventus are the only two major European outfits that Pogba has played for during his career.

TOI correspondent from London:The number of Indian students going to study at British universities has fallen by 20% amid a worrying drop in international students generally, which is posing a grave risk to the financial stability of the sector. The education sector relies heavily on the higher fees paid by international students.The recent UK riots and poor job prospects are among the reasons seen as responsible for the fall in Indian students.The Office for Students, the regulator of UK higher education, published a report on Friday which showed that students from India have seen the largest decrease, with Indian students falling from 139,914 in 2022-23 to 111,329 in 2023-24, a fall of 28,585 (20.4%).Nigerian students are down 25,897 (44.6%) to 32,192, and students from Bangladesh are down 5,202 (41.2%) to 7,425There has been an 11.8% decline in the total number of “Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies” granted to international students between 2034 and 2024 compared to the previous year.There were 16% fewer visa applications from international students between January 2024 and September 2024 compared to 2023.Increased employer national insurance contributions in the recent budget and below forecast recruitment of UK undergraduates are also creating a hole in university finances.The report estimates that by 2025-26 the annual income for UK universities will be down by £3.4 billion and the sector will see a deficit of £1.6 billion, resulting in 72% of universities facing a deficit and 40% having low liquidity. This is likely to lead to course and university closures, with those focused on postgraduate taught courses relying on international students being “of particular concern”, it said.Declining interest from India was due to master’s students not being allowed to bring partners, the economic conditions in the UK, and recent rioting stories, said Amit Tiwari, president of the Indian National Students Association UK. “Unless the UK govt address this, the outlook for UK universities is bleak as they rely heavily on Indian students,” he said.Indian students are looking at Germany, Ireland, the US, and the Middle East instead, said Sanam Arora, founder and chair of National Indian Students and Alumni Union UK. She blamed the “Conservative party ban on dependents, confusion around the post-study work visa , an increase in skilled worker salary thresholds and an apparent lack of jobs in the UK.” “For the first time, safety is also being raised as a concern,” she said.

An amazing athlete, so talented and intelligent. Having children and getting back to the top of your sport/game, as a woman is something I admire very much. Good luck to her in the future, she’ll be much missed.