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«MercoPress» (en) 

Standing ovation in Parliament for Craig Mackinlay, “The Bionic MP”

Craig Mackinlay, a conservative member of Parliament serving South Thanet, was given a standing ovation by his peers on return to his bench in Westminster. The “Bionic MP” as he likes himself to be called has prosthetic hands and feet, which were amputated following a septic shock, and the quick reply from his wife a pharmacist.

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

IPL 2024: SRH, RR face-off to seal final date against Kolkata Knight Riders

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 24 (ANI): Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns against Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Qualifier 2 match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have already reached the final of the 17th season of the IPL, and whichever franchise wins today's match will lock horns against the Kolkata-bas

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

UAE: 'Emerge' announces energisation of solar projects at Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Marina Circuit

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 24 (ANI/WAM): Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, has announced the energisation of two high-profile solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on Yas Island at Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Bay Waterfront. The 1-megawatt peak (MWp) solar car park at Ethara's Yas Marina Circuit, home to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, will generate approximately 30 percent of Yas Marina Circuit

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Delhi HC appoints Justice Najmi Waziri (Retd) as Chairperson of Administrative Committee of EFI

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has appointed Justice Najmi Waziri (Retired) as Chairperson of an ad-hoc Administrative Committee to supervise the administration of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI). The court also appointed SY Quraishi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India as observer/member and Rohini Musa, Advocate as member of the committee. The Committee shall take over charge of t

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

HC grants interim protection from arrest to YSRCP MLA who smashed EVM

The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Macherla YSRCP MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy, who is accused of smashing an EVM on polling day, till June 6 due to his candidacy in the Assembly election. The court issued restrictions to prevent any criminal activity and ensure public tranquility.

Royal Cork Yacht Club 

Isles of Scilly Cruise in a Company, 2024

Hi All, For the June weekend we are planning a cruise in company to the Isles of Scilly. This is open to all members and provides a great opportunity to make that introduction to, and experience offshore sailing. The plan is to leave on the evening of Wednesday 29th of May and return on Monday […]

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France24.com (en) 

'Afraid to walk the streets': Syria refugees face Lebanon expulsion

Refugees from Lebanon's war-torn neighbour face a dilemma: should they stay and contend with stricter measures and growing anti-Syrian sentiment, or should they return home and risk poverty and repression? Standing at her husband's vegetable stall by the side of the road outside the village of Minyara in Lebanon's impoverished north, Janhat, 38, said she lives in a state of constant worry. "I am scared when (my husband and children) come to work at the stall. I am afraid they could take my son... Читать дальше...

The Republik of Mancunia 

Ten Hag: We have to believe

Manchester United take on local rivals Manchester City in a repeat of last season’s FA Cup final on Saturday afternoon. While City are clear favourites, Erik ten Hag has spoken to the press about the need for his players to believe and play to the best of their ability to bring the trophy home. It’s […]

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