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Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department
The US State Department has rescinded Biden-era guidance that encouraged diplomats to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) with foreign officials and governments, according to Fox News. The change reflects the Trump administration’s broader reversal of DEIA policies across federal agencies and could alter how US diplomats address equality and inclusion overseas. Fox News…
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French diplomat ‘had an endless parade’ of young African women visit his official residence for sex’
The article headline alleges that a French diplomat repeatedly received young African women at his official residence for sex. If substantiated, the claims could raise concerns about conduct in public office, possible exploitation and the use of state-provided premises. However, the supplied text contains no reported evidence, named sources, dates, location, response from the diplomat…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 24
BBC Sport has published the 24th instalment of its daily “Who am I?” cricket quiz tied to The Hundred. Players must identify a participating cricketer using progressively revealed clues, with fewer guesses earning a higher score. The quiz is set by BBC Sport’s Henry Cowling and is released each day during the tournament. A score…
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“Soccer coach” jailed in California for child sexual assault caught umpiring youth cricket in South Yorkshire
Stephen Morgan, 40, was jailed for eight years in a US prison in 2019 for sexually assaulting a child
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Convicted rapist who preyed on women at America’s top party school faces reckoning after courthouse dash
Former University of California, Santa Barbara student Arian Eteghaei was convicted of forcible rape, forcible sexual penetration and domestic violence after a three-month trial. After the verdict, he allegedly tried to flee the Santa Barbara courthouse but was quickly detained, leaving him in custody and facing the prospect of a lengthy prison term as well…
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Feline cute! One of UK zoo’s newest lion cubs is spotted taking its first steps
One of a UK zoo’s newest lion cubs has been photographed taking its first steps. The moment marks an early developmental milestone for the cub and has drawn attention to the zoo’s recent lion births. The article focuses on the cub’s first movements rather than providing broader details about the zoo, its location or the…
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Mother of star Treasury employee who killed herself says daughter was ‘happy as Larry’ before becoming the victim of ‘office gossip’
The mother of a high-performing Treasury employee who died by suicide has said her daughter was previously “happy as Larry” before becoming distressed by what she described as office gossip. The case raises concerns about the potential effects of workplace culture, rumours and interpersonal conflict on employees’ wellbeing. The available article text does not give…
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Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap out
President Trump’s efforts to bring the Iran war to an end have faltered several times. The U.S. military’s limited airstrike campaign did not move the needle. Trump’s threats to wipe Iran off the face of the earth didn’t either. Every time there appears to be a breakthrough in diplomatic talks, a wrench gets thrown in…
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Russell Westbrook retires after 18 wild NBA seasons, leaving behind one of basketball’s craziest careers
Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons, ending a career defined by intense, high-energy play and a distinctive competitive style. The 37-year-old revealed the decision in a farewell video posted on X, signalling the end of one of modern basketball’s most memorable careers. The announcement was made on Wednesday and…