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Rupert Murdoch's Legal Tussle to Secure Lachlan's Dominance Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has plunged into a courtroom fracas with three of his children, striving to ensure that his eldest son and anointed heir, Lachlan Murdoch, stays in the driver's seat of his media empire, according to The New York Times. Murdoch is maneuvering to dial up Lachlan's voting clout within the Murdoch Family Trust to lock down a majority, effectively barring his siblings from mounting any challenges, the report revealed, referencing a…

Unexpected Tragedy Unfolds in Gaza: A Doctor's Heartbreaking Account Patients in Gaza are succumbing to preventable deaths, notes the head medic at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. In an interview with RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Dr. Javid Abdelmoneim painted a grim picture. "We lack the resources, time, and personnel even to provide basic pain relief," he lamented. "It's impossible to let patients spend their final moments in peace with loved ones." The chaos is relentless. "We quickly deplete our blood supply. Finding…

Paris Olympics Prepares for Unprecedented Security Measures Amid High Stakes The masterminds behind the Paris Olympics assure an "unmatched" level of security in the city as the grand spectacle approaches, and evidence of this meticulous planning is glaringly evident in the heart of France's capital. Authorities reveal that over 45,000 police officers are being mobilized, along with a 6km anti-terrorism barrier set up along the River Seine ahead of the inaugural ceremony. Police checkpoints, metal dividers, and a…

Biden Bows Out of 2024 Race: A Heartfelt Farewell President Joe Biden revealed he dropped out of the 2024 presidential contest against Republican Donald Trump due to deep concerns about the country's future. This announcement came during his inaugural public address after exiting the campaign. In the storied Oval Office, Biden referenced former Presidents Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, expressing his profound respect for the office he's vacating in half a year, after fifty years of service. "I…

Taoiseach Simon Harris on Official Visit to Paris for Olympic Games This morning, Taoiseach Simon Harris sets off for Paris, embarking on a series of engagements tied to the Olympics. His itinerary includes meeting Team Ireland players at the Olympic Village and attending a summit with global leaders at the historic Louvre. With 133 Irish athletes in the mix this year, the games foresee around 25,000 cheering fans from Ireland. In anticipation of his visit, Harris expressed his intention to "thank the families and…

Philippine Tanker Sinking: Fuel Spill Crisis Fuel Tanker Disaster Off Manila Sparks Environmental Crisis An industrial fuel oil tanker flying the Philippine flag, carrying 1.4 million liters, has tragically capsized and sunk near the capital, Manila. The incident occurred in the early hours off Limay in Bataan province, as confirmed by governmental authorities. On its voyage to Iloilo, MT Terra Nova went down about 7 kilometers from shore in Manila Bay. Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista elaborated on the dire…

Bereavement for Vietnamese Communist Leader Nguyen Phu Trong In Hanoi, thousands of grieving citizens, including prominent Vietnamese dignitaries, convened to honor the late Communist party chief, Nguyen Phu Trong, whose memorial marked the beginning of a two-day national mourning period. The 80-year-old leader passed away last week at a military hospital in Hanoi, succumbing to age-related complications and a severe illness. Recognized as the most formidable figure in Vietnamese leadership in recent memory, his legacy is…

Revolut Secures UK Banking Licence, Moves Closer to Full Authorisation Financial technology trailblazer Revolut announced today that it has nabbed a UK banking licence with certain restrictions. Granted by the sector's regulator, this licence represents a critical leap toward the comprehensive authorisation Revolut has been chasing for three years. With this development, Revolut, which serves over nine million customers in the UK alone, inches nearer to securing the same permissions enjoyed by traditional banks—the very…

A Chaotic Episode at Manchester Airport Sparks Police Suspension and Public Outcry A cop from Greater Manchester Police found himself benched after a video showed him roughing up a man sprawled on the ground at Manchester Airport. The clip, making the rounds on social media, shows the officer giving the guy a good kick and even stomping on his head. A distraught woman was kneeling beside the victim during the whole ordeal. Filmed ostensibly at Terminal Two of the airport on a Tuesday, the footage also caught the officer…

Biden and Netanyahu in Spotlight Amid Tightrope Diplomacy Over Gaza Conflict President Joe Biden has nudged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu towards a swift Gaza ceasefire, with a warm greeting belying underlying tensions and queries regarding the outgoing US leader's current clout. Under the gleaming lights of the Oval Office, the duo displayed camaraderie, mere days after Biden, aged 81, jolted the political sphere by announcing his decision not to seek reelection. "From one proud Zionist Jew to a proud…