French lawmakers back bill to remove statute of limitations for serious crimes against minors
France extends no time limit for prosecution to serious crimes against children, beyond crimes against…
French lawmakers back bill to remove statute of limitations for serious crimes against minors
France extends no time limit for prosecution to serious crimes against children, beyond crimes against humanity France’s parliament voted 93-51 to remove time limits for prosecuting the most serious crimes against minors. PHOTO: ANADOLU France’s National Assembly on Thursday voted to abolish the statute of limitations for the most serious crimes committed against minors, approving…
Hamilton eyes Schumacher’s record
Lewis Hamilton returns to one of his favouritecircuits for the 20th consecutive year this weekend. Photo: AFP LONDON: Lewis Hamilton returns to one of his favourite circuits for the 20th consecutive year this weekend in pursuit of a victory for Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher’s record six Belgian Grand Prix wins. After finishing third behind triumphant Ferrari…
UK opens probe into TikTok’s child safety measures
TikTok said it met UK online safety rules, after the law tightened protections for children last year The Online Safety Act aims to prevent minors from encountering harmful content relating to suicide, self-harm, eating disorders and pornography. PHOTO: PEXELS Britain’s communications regulator on Thursday launched an investigation into whether social media platform TikTok is doing…
LHC introduces transport monetisation policy, allows judicial officers to buy vehicles at depreciated rates
Replaces official transport facilities with a monthly allowance for judicial officers across Punjab Lahore High Court. PHOTO: ONLINE The Lahore High Court (LHC) has rolled out a Transport Monetisation Policy, enabling judicial officers serving in the district judiciary across Punjab to purchase their officially allotted vehicles at depreciated rates. The policy has been enforced with…
US Soccer’s hope for the future
United States fans celebrate after the match. Photo: REUTERS ATLANTA: U.S. Soccer believes a new state-of-the-art training centre and finally having a permanent home can put it on equal footing with football’s powerhouse nations in the years ahead, as they look to the future following an early end to their World Cup adventure. Excitement and enthusiasm turned…
EU tells Google to share search data, open Android to AI rivals
EU targets Big Tech under Digital Markets Act, ordering firms to open competition and give users more choice Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027. PHOTO: PIXABAY The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other…
Court extends remand of three suspects in foreign women assault case
Grants investigators more time to recover weapons, cash, and other alleged case property A judicial magistrate on Thursday granted police a further four-day physical remand of three suspects allegedly involved in the abduction and rape of two foreign women, accepting the investigating agency’s request to complete the recovery of weapons and other case property. Judicial…
Waerenskjold wins fastest ever TdF stage
Norway’s Soren Waerenskjold celebrates on the podium after winning the 11th stage of the Tour de France with the start in Vichy and the finish in Nevers. Photo: AFP LONDON: Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the fastest stage in the race’s history. Dutchman Olav Kooij,…
England boss hammered by media after World Cup exit
England’s German coach Thomas Tuchel(R) was lambasted by the British media for his safety-first tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina. Photo: AFP LONDON: Thomas Tuchel may have criticised his England stars for being too “passive” in their World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina, but it is the beleaguered German who has come under fire from the…
PM Shehbaz calls for preparedness amid US-Iran tensions, warns of economic impact
PM reviews fuel supplies, orders action against those creating artificial shortages of petroleum products Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review austerity measures and the evolving economic situation in Islamabad on Thursday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed concern over the recent rise in tensions between the United States and…
