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Associated PressBangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies
A court in southeastern Bangladesh on Thursday rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups. Krishna Das Prabhu, 39, faces sedition charges after he led huge rallies in the southeastern city of Chattogram. Hindu groups say there have been thousands of attacks against Hindus since early August, when the secular government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was overthrown.
- The Canadian Press
Campbell takes on Drexel following Duggan's 32-point game
Drexel Dragons (8-5) at Campbell Fighting Camels (5-8)
- The Canadian Press
Georgetown hosts Xavier following Conwell's 22-point showing
Xavier Musketeers (9-5, 1-2 Big East) at Georgetown Hoyas (11-2, 2-0 Big East)
- Evening Standard
SAS Rogue Heroes S2 review: the boys are back and ready to liberate Europe in this terrific, bloody bonanza
4/5 The second season of this hit show is a joy from start to finish with thrilling action, stunning locations and spectacular set pieces
- Reuters
Suspected people smugglers to face severe curbs under new UK laws
LONDON (Reuters) -Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said on Thursday, as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security. Those suspected will be hit with travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage to help "dismantle organised immigration crime networks", the government said. "We will give law enforcement stronger powers they need to pursue and stop more of these vile gang networks," interior minister Yvette Cooper said, describing border security as one of the foundations of the government's recently laid out "plan for change".
- Insider Monkey
Why TAL Education Group (TAL) Is Skyrocketing
We recently published a list of 10 Firms End 2024 Stronger With Impressive Gains. In this article, we are going to take a look at where TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) stands against other firms end 2024 stronger with impressive gains. A lackluster trading persisted throughout the last day of the year, with Wall Street’s main […]
- Reuters
Factbox-What is Islamic State, the group implicated in the New Orleans attack?
(Reuters) -The radical Islamic State group, which once imposed a reign of terror over millions of people in Syria and Iraq, has been implicated in the New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 people and injured about 30 on New Year's Day. The suspect, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas who once served in Afghanistan, was flying an Islamic State flag during the assault. U.S. President Joe Biden said that the FBI reported to him that Jabbar had posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by Islamic State.
- Reuters
Spanish manufacturing growth accelerates in December, PMI shows
Spain's manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a strong note, with both output and new orders accelerating in December, a survey by S&P Global showed on Thursday, in a stark contrast with the rest of the euro zone. The headline HCOB Spain Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.3 in December from 53.1 in November, marking the 11th consecutive month above the 50.0 threshold that indicates growth. The preliminary survey compiled by S&P Global in the euro zone two weeks ago showed a contraction of economic activity in December.
- BBC
'This attack left me heartbroken for New Orleans'
Steve Hyde, from Birmingham, tells the BBC of his shock when the attack happened.
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The best New Year's sales: Save up to 75% at Amazon, Target, Walmart and more
Ring in 2025 on a high note, courtesy of low prices on Apple, Dyson, Kate Spade, KitchenAid and more.
- Yahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's Amazon deals: Save big on Apple, KitchenAid, iRobot and more
End 2024 on a high note by scoring low prices on brands like KitchenAid, Adidas and iRobot.
- INSIDER
Who was Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck crash now being investigated as terrorism
The FBI has identified the suspect in Wednesday's deadly attack in New Orleans as Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar.
- BBC
Tree-plant plan 'size of 50 football pitches'
The authority wants to increase its tree coverage by 35 hectares by 2029.
- Insider Monkey
Why Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) Is Skyrocketing
We recently published a list of 10 Firms End 2024 Stronger With Impressive Gains. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Baytex Energy Corp. (NYSE:BTE) stands against other firms end 2024 stronger with impressive gains. A lackluster trading persisted throughout the last day of the year, with Wall Street’s main […]
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex returns to Instagram
The 43-year-old posted for the first time under the handle @Meghan, on 1 January. Her first and only post so far is a black and white video, believed to be shot by her husband, Prince Harry. It shows Meghan running along the beach in a white shirt and trousers, writing 2025 in the sand. It's thought the video was shot at a public beach near the couple's home in Montecito, California. The Instagram account has a profile picture of Meghan smiling and wearing white.
- The Guardian
UK house prices rise for fourth month in a row, says Nationwide
Cost of average home in December reaches £269,426, with value over year increasing by almost £12,000
- The Telegraph
New Orleans attack: Terrorist with suspected Islamic State links rams into New Year’s Day revellers
A terrorist with suspected links to Islamic State (IS) drove a pick-up truck into crowds of people celebrating the new year on one of America’s most famous party streets on Wednesday.
- The Telegraph
Trump Tower Cybertruck explosion ‘could be linked’ to New Orleans terror
Authorities are investigating a possible link between the Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump Tower in Las Vegas and the terror attack in New Orleans.
- The Independent
Trump planning rally event in DC the day before his inauguration and White House return: Live
The president-elect will reportedly be holding the event at 3 p.m. January 19 at the Capital One Arena
- Insider Monkey
Why Moderna Inc. (MRNA) Is Skyrocketing
We recently published a list of 10 Firms End 2024 Stronger With Impressive Gains. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) stands against other firms end 2024 stronger with impressive gains. A lackluster trading persisted throughout the last day of the year, with Wall Street’s main indices […]