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An 83-year-old retired priest has been arrested for defying a newly enforced ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, just hours after the group was formally outlawed by the UK government. The Reverend Sue Parfitt, from Bristol, was detained for holding a placard that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” She was among more than 27 people arrested on Saturday for acts of defiance against the proscription. Parfitt’s arrest has sparked widespread outrage on social media. One user called it “the march of authoritarianism & crackdown on freedom of speech & expression,” while another questioned whether it was now…

England Women’s defence of their European title got off to a losing start, beaten 2-1 by France in Zurich.It is the first time a reigning champion has lost their opening game of the following tournament, with the Lionesses largely outplayed and outfought by the impressive French. Offering her thoughts as to why England did not perform at their best to ITV Sport, Leah Williamson said: “We lost a game. Cheap defending one vs one. Not good enough. We couldn’t keep it in the areas we needed to keep it.”We learned from those mistakes in fairness and grew into the game,…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants a new striker to be at the club within a fortnight as talks over Viktor Gyökeres drag on, while Luis Díaz is Barcelona’s priority after Nico Williams snubbed them. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesTOP STORIES- Williams shuns Barça, signs 10-year Athletic deal- Rashford’s No. 10 shirt to be given to Cunha – sources- Man United tell wantaway stars to delay return – sourcesViktor Gyökeres is expected to leave Sporting CP in this window. Henrique Casinhas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via…

HUNT, Texas (AP) — A powerful flash flood swept through Texas Hill Country, causing widespread devastation and leading to the deaths of multiple adults and children. Search and rescue teams using helicopters, boats and drones are working nonstop to find survivors and victims. Camp Mystic, a Christian girls summer camp, was especially hard hit, with many campers still missing. People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after…

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was taken to hospital after badly injuring his left leg in his team’s defeat against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.Musiala was hurt late in the first half following a 50-50 challenge with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The replay of the gruesome injury was not shown on the big screens at Mercedes Benz Stadium.Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said after the game that Musiala had been taken to hospital. “For me, this isn’t a result of constant playing,” he added. “It is more of an accident, it happened and this…

KUWAIT: A delegation of Kuwaiti students, supported by the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SAGC), is participating in the 2025 International Chemistry Olympiad, which began Saturday in Dubai and will run through July 14. In a statement to KUNA, the center said the participation reflects its ongoing efforts to support talented students and enhance their scientific capabilities. The initiative is the result of close cooperation between SAGC, the Ministry of Education and Kuwait University.SAGC, which operates under the umbrella of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), stated that the delegation’s involvement is part of a…

KUWAIT: Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait Osama Shaltout on Thursday described Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations as a model of Arab cooperation rooted in mutual respect and shared interests. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Egyptian Embassy to mark the 73rd anniversary of the July 23, 1952 Revolution, Shaltout highlighted the depth of bilateral ties and ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. The event was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Municipality and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari, along with senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps in Kuwait.Shaltout pointed to the significant development witnessed in multiple areas…

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Minister of Family and Childhood Affairs Dr Amthal Al-Huwailah held a coordination meeting with Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei to address regulatory issues concerning nurseries, particularly those operating without proper licensing or in violation of official standards. In a statement, the Ministry of Social Affairs said the meeting resulted in an agreement for the Ministry of Education to provide the Ministry of Social Affairs with a comprehensive database of schools and centers that include children below kindergarten age.The two ministries also agreed to form joint inspection teams comprising representatives from the Ministries of Social…

TUNIS: Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Duaij Al-Sabah held talks with Tunisian Minister of Family, Women, Children and the Elderly Asma Al-Jabri on ways to bolster cooperation between Kuwait and Tunisia in various social and human rights fields. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the high-level Arab regional gathering convened in the Tunisian capital in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development, set to be held in Doha this November. Discussions focused on exchanging expertise and best practices in issues related to women, children, family welfare and elderly care. As…

KUWAIT: Minister of Communications Omar Al-Omar on Saturday emphasized the importance of ongoing efforts to update and improve the Sahel government application. He said such efforts should reflect the aspirations of the political leadership, align with the state’s digital transformation goals and meet the expectations of citizens and residents for fast, secure and user-friendly digital government services.In a statement to KUNA, Al-Omar said the ministry held an extensive meeting on Thursday with the executive committee of the Sahel app to review the latest developments and discuss plans to enhance the digital services offered through the platform.He noted that Sahel serves…