Iran says it has started collecting shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a move with major global impact. Iran says the first revenues from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the country’s central bank account. According to Iranian state-linked media, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza…
Lebanon says an Israeli strike killed a journalist and blocked rescue efforts in southern Lebanon. Lebanon has accused Israel of committing war crimes after an air strike killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj. The attack happened in the village of Tayri in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials said the two journalists were…
The UK is preparing to create a smoke-free generation with a landmark tobacco and vaping ban. United Kingdom is one step away from passing a major law that would ban the sale of tobacco and vape products to anyone born after 2008. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has now cleared both houses of Parliament and…
Burnley’s return to the Championship was confirmed after a narrow home loss to Manchester City. Burnley FC have been relegated from the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City at Turf Moor. An early strike from Erling Haaland proved enough to secure victory for City and confirm Burnley’s drop to the Championship with…
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz cannot fully reopen while the US naval blockade and ceasefire disputes continue. Iran has said it is “not possible” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz because of what it called blatant violations of the ceasefire by the United States and Israel. Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the…
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing MrBeast’s company of sexual harassment, gender bias, and wrongful dismissal after maternity leave. A former staff member of Beast Industries has sued the company behind MrBeast, alleging years of workplace discrimination and sexual harassment. Lorrayne Mavromatis filed the lawsuit in federal court in North Carolina. She claims…
Donald Trump says Iran stopped the planned execution of eight women protesters after a direct request from the United States. Donald Trump claimed that Iran has cancelled the planned execution of eight female protesters who were reportedly due to be put to death. In a public statement, Trump said he had been informed that the…
Chelsea have dismissed Liam Rosenior after a sharp decline in results ended with a heavy loss to Brighton. Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior following the club’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Rosenior arrived in January and made an encouraging start. Chelsea won eight of his first 11 matches, with…
Iran says it has taken control of two cargo ships after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has claimed it seized two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after three ships were reportedly attacked in one of the world’s most important shipping routes. According to Iranian reports, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has returned an adverse anti-doping test result days before his scheduled bout in Paris. Lawrence Okolie has failed a pre-fight drugs test ahead of his planned heavyweight clash with Tony Yoka, promoter Queensberry Promotions confirmed on Tuesday. The 33-year-old former cruiserweight world champion was due to face Yoka in Paris…
