Istanbul prosecutors on Friday ordered the arrest of 46 people, among them 29 football players, as part of a sprawling investigation into illegal betting on Turkish matches. Among the arrested players, 27 of them are suspected of having bet on matches involving their own teams, in which they themselves were playing, the prosecutor’s office said in a statement. One was Metehan Baltaci, who plays for reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray, it said. He had earlier this month been suspended for nine months over the betting scandal. The investigation has rocked Turkish football, and earlier this month, six referees were placed in...
EFCC Arraigns Gombe Magistrate for Alleged Bribery
The Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Mohammed Kumo at the Gombe State High Court. In a statement by the agency, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed that Kumo, before trial judge H.H. Kereng on Wednesday on a three-count charge filed by the EFCC’s Gombe Zonal Directorate. One of the counts reads, “That you, Mohammed Suleiman Kumo, being a Magistrate at the Chief Magistrate Court, did receive for yourself monetary benefits of One Million Naira through Zenith Bank Account Number 2273938871 belonging to one Adamu Ahmed, a Registrar in your court, thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under...
“You Don’t Lift Children Out Of Poverty By Making The Whole Country Poorer.” — Kemi Badenoch Tackles UK Keir Starmer Policy Removing The Child Benefit Cap During PMQ
Kemi Badenoch: “You don’t lift children out of poverty by making the whole country poorer “Starmer used to say removing the two-child benefit cap was unaffordable. He banished 7 of his own MPs for backing it. “Now it’s suddenly become affordable at the exact time he needed to save his own skin.”
At Least 4 Countries Pull Out Of 2026 Eurovision Contest As Israel’s Participation Sows Discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music. The walkouts came after the general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union — a group of public broadcasters from 56 countries that runs the glitzy annual event — met to discuss concerns about Israel’s participation, which some countries oppose over its conduct of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. At the meeting, EBU members voted to adopt tougher contest voting rules...
How To Build Passion And Perseverance For A Long-Term Career Success Through Grit
In today’s competitive and ever-evolving job market, talent and intelligence can only take you so far. What truly sets successful professionals apart is grit, the perseverance and passion to pursue long-term goals, even in the face of adversity. WHAT IS GRIT? Grit, a concept popularized by psychologist Angela Duckworth, is the combination of determination and resilience. It’s the ability to stay committed to your goals over time, despite obstacles, failures, or slow progress. It’s not just about working hard, it’s about working hard consistently. WHY GRIT MATTERS IN YOUR CAREER Careers are marathons, not sprints. Whether you’re building a...
Taiwan Bans Chinese App Rednote Over Fraud Concerns
Taiwan says it will block access to popular Chinese social media app RedNote or Xiaohongshu for one year following concerns over online shopping scams. The island’s Criminal Investigation Bureau said Thursday it detected more than 1,700 fraud cases on the app since last year, with total losses worth more than NT$247m (£5.9m; $7.9m), local media report. The app is a TikTok-like platform with built-in shopping features. Taiwan’s internet service providers have been ordered to block access to the app, affecting at least three million domestic users, according to local reports. The BBC has contacted Xiaohongshu and Taiwanese authorities for comment....
Man Who Killed Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe Apologises To His Family
The man accused of assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has apologised to the ex-leader’s family for the first time. Tetsuya Yamagami, who earlier pleaded guilty to murder, told the court on Thursday that he felt “deeply sorry” towards Abe’s widow, Akie. Yamagami used a homemade gun to shoot Abe during a political campaign event in the western city of Nara on 8 July 2022. He died in the hospital on the same day. Abe’s death sent shockwaves around the world. He was known for his hawkish foreign policy and a signature economic strategy that popularly came to be known...
A Single Hostage Remains In Gaza After Identification Of Thai Worker’s Remains
Remains that militants in Gaza handed to Israel were those of Thai agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, Israeli and Thai officials said Thursday. The confirmation brought the first phase of Gaza’s tenuous 8-week-old ceasefire a step closer to completion, with one more hostage’s remains still to be returned. The subsequent phases under a U.S.-drafted, U.N.-backed plan for Gaza remain deeply uncertain. There has been no word on how provisions for Hamas’ disarmament will be carried out, or how a planned international administration and security force will be established. Both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the truce since it began Oct....