By Kerry Schlossberg LA JOLLA, California — UC San Diego has the dubious distinction of being one of a select number of American universities being investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights …
Jharkhand High court rejects Hemant Soren’s criminal writ petition
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], May 3 (ANI): Jharkhand former Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s criminal writ petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate was dismissed by the High Court here on Friday. The court had reserved the decision in …
“Certainly Rahul Gandhi going to lose from Raebareli as well,” says MP CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over contesting election from the legacy seat of the Gandhi family, Raebareli constituency in Uttar Pradesh st…
John Hartson thinks ‘wonderful’ Celtic player must start vs Hearts tomorrow
Celtic take on Heart of Midlothian tomorrow afternoon in a critical match regarding the context of the Scottish Premiership title race. Steven Naismith’s outfit travel across the M8 knowing that a victory would rubber-stamp a third place in the table, …
IHG: Holiday Inn owner posts rise in revenue as it returns $239m to shareholders
By Lars Mucklejohn Holiday Inn owner InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported an increase in revenue as the tailwinds that turbocharged its profits last year roll over into 2024. The FTSE 100 firm said in a trading update on Friday that its glo…
Spurned DS Smith bidder Mondi battles lower selling prices
By Maria Ward-Brennan Listed global producer of sustainable packaging and paper Mondi, which earlier this year was close to buying UK giant DS Smith, has taken a hit from lower selling prices in the first quarter of the year. The company reported on Fr…
CISLAC to NJC: ‘Weed out corrupt judges to ease anti-corruption fight’
The National Judicial Council (NJC) have been urged to weed out judges suspected of corruption, as they pose a significant obstacle to Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts. Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Yiaga Africa and several other…
Trainline doubles profit as sales in Europe accelerate
By Jess Jones Trainline’s operating profit soared over 100 per cent last year, fuelled by strong ticket sales, the company said in its annual results published today. The company reported that operating profit doubled from £28m in 2023 to £56m over the…
After head-scratching ITK disclosure, is this the real reason for West Ham ‘team bonding’ night out?
The West Ham United players and staff were all out on the town last night for a ‘team bonding’ session…apparently. It has been an awful 2024 for West Ham and David Moyes so far – and the club are believed to be looking for replacements for the Scot, in…
Horror crash leaves Brit fighting for life and 15 injured as Turkey tourist buses collide
By Bradley Jolly Eleven Brits have been injured in a horror crash between tourist minibuses in Turkey. One of the semi-open vehicles smashed into the back of the other bus in the Manavgat district of Antalya, witnesses say. It is believed it then swerv…