Dave Smith is retiring after 50 years on Glebe Farm Road

• Birmingham Live
• 3 gün, 16 saat, 33 dakika

"Venezuela's Defence Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, urged the population this Wednesday to enlist in the Bolivarian National Militia and reiterated the rejection of US accusations that seek to link President Nicolas Maduro’s government with criminal groups, speaking at a press conference in Caracas. "There are the expressions of solidarity and the rejection of the military aggression, the rejection of again setting up fake theories, paradigms, and false narratives to justify an aggression. Enough, enough of that; the tale is already exhausted," said Padrino. He went on to note that the new voluntary military enlistment campaign, called 'YoMeAlisto', will take place on August 29 and 30 at over 1,000 recruitment centres located in all municipalities of the country. Padrino Lopez also told reporters that the US military deployment is aimed solely at attacking his country's sovereignty. "Their narrative that they are coming to fight a cartel is absurd, there is no coherence. Then what is a destroyer going to do here? Really fight drug trafficking or attack a homeland? That makes absolutely no sense," he declared. The remarks come after the United States launched an anti-drug operation in the Caribbean. According to reports, 4,000 personnel were deployed, mostly Marines, as well as aircraft, ships, and missile launchers were mobilised to combat drug cartels. On Tuesday, the US government released images of military operations conducted on one of its navy ships headed toward Venezuela's coast. In response, Venezuela has ordered the deployment of troops, air units, surveillance systems, drones, and naval patrols to Lake Maracaibo and the Gulf of Venezuela in the northwest of the country."

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"Venezuela's Defence Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, urged the population this Wednesday to enlist in the Bolivarian National Militia and reiterated the rejection of US accusations that seek to link President Nicolas Maduro’s government with criminal groups, speaking at a press conference in Caracas. "There are the expressions of solidarity and the rejection of the military aggression, the rejection of again setting up fake theories, paradigms, and false narratives to justify an aggression. Enough, enough of that; the tale is already exhausted," said Padrino. He went on to note that the new voluntary military enlistment campaign, called 'YoMeAlisto', will take place on August 29 and 30 at over 1,000 recruitment centres located in all municipalities of the country. Padrino Lopez also told reporters that the US military deployment is aimed solely at attacking his country's sovereignty. "Their narrative that they are coming to fight a cartel is absurd, there is no coherence. Then what is a destroyer going to do here? Really fight drug trafficking or attack a homeland? That makes absolutely no sense," he declared. The remarks come after the United States launched an anti-drug operation in the Caribbean. According to reports, 4,000 personnel were deployed, mostly Marines, as well as aircraft, ships, and missile launchers were mobilised to combat drug cartels. On Tuesday, the US government released images of military operations conducted on one of its navy ships headed toward Venezuela's coast. In response, Venezuela has ordered the deployment of troops, air units, surveillance systems, drones, and naval patrols to Lake Maracaibo and the Gulf of Venezuela in the northwest of the country."

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Shania Twain has been living in the spotlight for years, with her first album being released in 1993, but fans are only just learning that the singer has a different name

• The Mirror
• 3 gün, 16 saat, 35 dakika

"A new protest by retirees in Buenos Aires, which started at the National Congress and then moved towards Plaza de Mayo, came to an end this afternoon with some incidents and clashes with police. Footage filmed on Wednesday shows retired people and members of social organisations marching through the streets during a security operation with motorcycles and police officers. Throughout the protest, there were clashes as security forces tried to control and disperse the crowd. This led to shoving, running and scuffles between the protesters and the police. Witnesses reported incidents of physical altercations and violent confrontations between protesters and police officers. "They took away my pension. I don’t know why they took it away. They sent me to a doctor who will see me in four months at Argerich Hospital - in four months. And well, I have to keep fighting. One way or another, I pay. I’m a tenant. I pay rent," said Fernando Quinteros, a retiree who is missing one leg. The protest, which called for increased pensions and improved healthcare coverage, had a strong political message: numerous banners were directed at Karina Milei, President Javier Milei's sister and Secretary General of the Presidency, accusing her of being part of a corrupt government. "Listening to those audio recordings where it is crystal clear that they have stolen for themselves, for their own pockets, fills us with horror because they are gambling with the lives of the disabled people they have repressed," says Zulema referring to a recent scandal involving Milei’s sister. The weekly protests by retirees in front of Congress have become a symbol of resistance against government policies. In recent weeks, the protest movement has intensified, with demands related to social issues and pensions combined with direct accusations against government officials. Less than two months before the legislative elections, the corruption scandal surrounding Milei has intensified following the release of audio recordings. In the leaked recordings, Diego Spagnuolo, the former head of the National Disability Agency, described a scheme involving kickbacks, claiming that Milei's sister received a 3 per cent cut from each contract for the purchase of medicines for people with disabilities. Following days of silence, Milei was reportedly spotted at a campaign event with his sister, a prominent member of his administration, requesting a 'big ovation' from the audience."

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"A new protest by retirees in Buenos Aires, which started at the National Congress and then moved towards Plaza de Mayo, came to an end this afternoon with some incidents and clashes with police. Footage filmed on Wednesday shows retired people and members of social organisations marching through the streets during a security operation with motorcycles and police officers. Throughout the protest, there were clashes as security forces tried to control and disperse the crowd. This led to shoving, running and scuffles between the protesters and the police. Witnesses reported incidents of physical altercations and violent confrontations between protesters and police officers. "They took away my pension. I don’t know why they took it away. They sent me to a doctor who will see me in four months at Argerich Hospital - in four months. And well, I have to keep fighting. One way or another, I pay. I’m a tenant. I pay rent," said Fernando Quinteros, a retiree who is missing one leg. The protest, which called for increased pensions and improved healthcare coverage, had a strong political message: numerous banners were directed at Karina Milei, President Javier Milei's sister and Secretary General of the Presidency, accusing her of being part of a corrupt government. "Listening to those audio recordings where it is crystal clear that they have stolen for themselves, for their own pockets, fills us with horror because they are gambling with the lives of the disabled people they have repressed," says Zulema referring to a recent scandal involving Milei’s sister. The weekly protests by retirees in front of Congress have become a symbol of resistance against government policies. In recent weeks, the protest movement has intensified, with demands related to social issues and pensions combined with direct accusations against government officials. Less than two months before the legislative elections, the corruption scandal surrounding Milei has intensified following the release of audio recordings. In the leaked recordings, Diego Spagnuolo, the former head of the National Disability Agency, described a scheme involving kickbacks, claiming that Milei's sister received a 3 per cent cut from each contract for the purchase of medicines for people with disabilities. Following days of silence, Milei was reportedly spotted at a campaign event with his sister, a prominent member of his administration, requesting a 'big ovation' from the audience."

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The comedian was only on ‘SNL’ for one season

• The Independent
• 3 gün, 16 saat, 38 dakika

"Demonstrators and refugees gathered in Ottawa on Wednesday to demand urgent action for Palestinian families stranded in Gaza, including children separated from their relatives amid the ongoing conflict. Footage shows protesters handing out leaflets, displaying photos of children in Gaza, and carrying placards reading, 'Killed while waiting on Canadian visas'. Children can also be seen rallying, while some participants embrace in tears. "We are here to demand that Canada immediately open an emergency evacuation corridor to allow up to 5,000 Palestinians from Gaza to be joined in Canada by their loved ones," explained Rural Refugee Rights Network coordinator Matthew Behrens. He underscored that visa processing under Canada's Ukraine programme takes as little as two weeks, contrasting sharply with the prolonged delays affecting Gaza families. "Under this programme – 18 months, and people are being killed waiting on Canada." "My children are crying every time, every time they need their mums. So I hope from the Canadian government, I hope from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), from Mr Carney (Canadian prime minister) to help my children, to evacuate my wife as soon as possible because life in Gaza is very, very difficult," shared a refugee. Another rally participant added, crying, "There is no justice. There is no justice in the world. A child is deprived of their mother. Children without their mother are nothing." The Hamas-Israel war erupted on 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, killing 1,139 people and kidnapping more than 200, according to Israeli officials. Since then, Israel has mounted a large-scale military campaign across Gaza, with 62,895 killed, according to Palestinian authorities at the time of publication."

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"Demonstrators and refugees gathered in Ottawa on Wednesday to demand urgent action for Palestinian families stranded in Gaza, including children separated from their relatives amid the ongoing conflict. Footage shows protesters handing out leaflets, displaying photos of children in Gaza, and carrying placards reading, 'Killed while waiting on Canadian visas'. Children can also be seen rallying, while some participants embrace in tears. "We are here to demand that Canada immediately open an emergency evacuation corridor to allow up to 5,000 Palestinians from Gaza to be joined in Canada by their loved ones," explained Rural Refugee Rights Network coordinator Matthew Behrens. He underscored that visa processing under Canada's Ukraine programme takes as little as two weeks, contrasting sharply with the prolonged delays affecting Gaza families. "Under this programme – 18 months, and people are being killed waiting on Canada." "My children are crying every time, every time they need their mums. So I hope from the Canadian government, I hope from IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada), from Mr Carney (Canadian prime minister) to help my children, to evacuate my wife as soon as possible because life in Gaza is very, very difficult," shared a refugee. Another rally participant added, crying, "There is no justice. There is no justice in the world. A child is deprived of their mother. Children without their mother are nothing." The Hamas-Israel war erupted on 7 October 2023, when Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, killing 1,139 people and kidnapping more than 200, according to Israeli officials. Since then, Israel has mounted a large-scale military campaign across Gaza, with 62,895 killed, according to Palestinian authorities at the time of publication."

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Smith starred as Dowager Countess of Grantham in the ITV period drama

• The Independent
• 3 gün, 16 saat, 41 dakika

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Dudley MP Sonia Kumar says council call for tenders from organisations to run Sycamore Adventure Centre creates 'unacceptable' uncertainty

• Birmingham Live
• 3 gün, 16 saat, 43 dakika

The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 altercation outside an obstetrician’s office while Cardi B was pregnant with her first child

• The Independent
• 3 gün, 16 saat, 44 dakika

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