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Stakes are huge for Celtic and Rangers in derby that could yet shape title race

Stakes are huge for Celtic and Rangers in derby that could yet shape title race

By refusing to fold in Germany, Celtic showed the resilience that would serve them well in Sunday’s derby at Ibrox A European occasion that appeared ominous for Celtic instead provided evidence that it is never wise to write off Martin O’Neill. Celtic exited the Europa League in Stuttgart but the scale of spirit and togetherness visible during their 1-0, second-leg victory emphasised that tales of their demise may be overstated. Celtic’s key attribute during a critical week, which begins at Ibrox on Sunday, is course and distance specialism. The shortcomings within and patched-up nature of O’Neill’s squad are blindingly obvious. This is, however, a club that has become accustomed to dominating Scottish football over more than a decade. Much earlier, O’Neill had demonstrated he could emerge successful from title scraps. Contrary to giddy analysis, there is nothing miraculous or remarkable about O’Neill’s work during his second short-term stint of the season. It is, though, immediately striking how a 73-year-old can achieve such buy-in from players. Faith in O’Neill within Celtic is absolute. Continue reading...

Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

Appeal court rejects latest challenge to adding VAT to UK private school fees

Parents opposing plans told they can home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools The court of appeal has rejected the latest challenge to the addition of VAT to private school fees, telling parents they have the option to home school their children if they object to sending them to state schools. The appeal was launched by families and leaders of four independent Christian faith schools, aiming to overturn a high court ruling last year by arguing that the decision to add 20% to fees would make small faith schools “unviable” and unaffordable, depriving children of their rights to an equivalent education. Continue reading...

Sharing is caring - Stunning images from Ramadan Iftar at Dhaka's Al Mustafa Mosque

Sharing is caring - Stunning images from Ramadan Iftar at Dhaka's Al Mustafa Mosque

"In Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka the magnificent Al Mustafa Mosque has transformed into a beacon of communal harmony during Ramadan, as thousands of people from all walks of life gather daily to break their fast together. Footage captured on Thursday shows the sprawling premises hosting one of the city's largest Iftar gatherings, where devotees, labourers, rickshaw pullers, office workers, students, and the underprivileged sit side by side - a powerful display of equality. Behind the scenes, volunteers work tirelessly to prepare and distribute meals, funded entirely through charitable donations from local businesses and community members. "This mosque was built mainly for the pleasure of Allah, and every year during Ramadan, Iftar is served to the fasting people. Pedestrians, construction workers, and the poor and helpless come here to break their fast. This is basically an initiative of our group to serve the people," Rubel Rana, a local resident, stated. As evening approaches, the scene buzzes with anticipation. Long red mats are spread across every available space, and volunteers carefully arrange plates of traditional Bengali delicacies. When the call to Maghrib prayer echoes through the neighbourhood, the diverse crowd simultaneously reaches for dates and water to break their day-long fast, embodying the true spirit of Ramadan: compassion, charity, and community bonding. "It's wonderful that many people can break their fast here together. Additionally, praying in such a beautiful mosque creates a unique feeling in your heart. After every prayer, special prayers are made here, and everyone sits together to break their fast. That is why I come here. I travel from Saeed Nagar, where I am working on a project. I come here to pray and break my fast," another local, Nayem Hossain, shared. The Iftar spread typically includes chickpeas, lentil fritters, batter-fried eggplant, and sweet jilapi, accompanied by refreshing drinks. For many among the thousands - particularly daily wage earners and transients who cannot return home in time - the mosque's open invitation provides not just sustenance but a sense of belonging. The spectacular Al Mustafa Mosque has upheld this tradition for years, reinforcing that Ramadan transforms mosques from mere places of prayer into sanctuaries of sharing and unity. About 3,000 worshippers break their fast together every day in this beautiful architectural place of worship. This five-storey mosque can accommodate about 11,000 people, both men and women, praying at the same time. This year's Ramadan began on February 17 and continues until March 19."

Hillary Clinton revealed exactly how pointless the questions were at her Epstein deposition and it was truly out of this world

Hillary Clinton revealed exactly how pointless the questions were at her Epstein deposition and it was truly out of this world

Magas took their first step towards getting to the center of any wrongdoing exposed in the Epstein Files and they are looking in some very unusual places. For starters, the first person they decided to drag in for 6-hours of questions was Hillary Clinton, who didn’t even know Jeffrey Epstein. Republicans refused to make the […] The post Hillary Clinton revealed exactly how pointless the questions were at her Epstein deposition and it was truly out of this world appeared first on The Poke .