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WorldThe UK government will ban online pornography depicting strangulation, incestuous relationships, and adults role-playing as minors from November 6. The move follows a review that found such content was "rife" on popular sites and normalizing violent behavior among young people. The new law aims to send a signal that extreme content encouraging real-life harm is unacceptable.
WorldFormer DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of child sex offences, including rape, committed between 1985 and 2008. He was given 11 years for one victim and four years for another, with the sentences running consecutively. Donaldson will serve half his sentence in prison before being released under supervision in 2033 if his appeal is unsuccessful.
A woman testified in court that she was raped by Brand, who she had met at a hotel. She said she thought he was a gay man and felt safe with him, but later realized her mistake and was scared. She blamed herself for allowing him back into her room and didn't report the incident to the police due to fear of not being believed.
Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old white supremacist, was arrested in Illinois after allegedly planning to attack a Hindu temple. He had expressed anti-Indian views and sent a manifesto outlining a plan to kill Indian people, sparking concerns about rising anti-Indian racism in the US. The FBI has seen a rise in anti-Sikh crimes, while Hindu temples have been targeted, with some incidents fuelled by political fights over immigration and skilled-worker visas.
NHS England has issued new guidance requiring trans patients to be accommodated on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex, rather than their gender identity. The guidance aims to maintain dignity and safety, while also offering alternative arrangements, such as single-occupancy toilets, to ensure clinical needs are met.
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned following allegations of misconduct, including offering access to Trump officials in exchange for money. The White House had previously signaled its intention to remove her, and she denied the claims, stating they were false and she would vigorously defend her name. Guilfoyle's resignation comes after weeks of damaging reports about her conduct.
US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to find a new leader who can make deals, criticizing Volodymyr Zelensky's approach to the recent diesel deal with Russia. The deal, which suspends sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 7, has been criticized by Zelensky as allowing Moscow to raise funds for the war. Trump's comments come amid ongoing strikes on each other's energy infrastructure and transport facilities.
Israel's election is shaping up to be a test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security credentials, with his opponents citing alleged failures in securing captives and preventing attacks. Netanyahu's far-right allies, including Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, are pushing a hardline stance on Palestinians, fueling concerns about a shift to the right in Israeli politics.
Billionaire Elon Musk has promised to price Starlink satellite internet service affordably in India, targeting the country's low-cost mobile data market. Musk's comments come as he escalates a feud with Reliance Jio's Mukesh Ambani, accusing the Indian government and Ambani of favoring Jio. Starlink's entry into India is pending final security clearance.
