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Kneecap launches defamation case against Liberal MP over entry ban video – National

1Dec

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Kneecap launches defamation case against Liberal MP over entry ban video – National

The Irish hip-hop group Kneecap says it has begun legal action against Vince Gasparro, the Liberal parliamentary secretary who posted a video on social media announcing an apparent ban on the group entering Canada that their lawyer says caused “substantial” harm. Lawyer Darragh Mackin told Global News that a defamation case is being pursued in Ireland against Gasparro, who Mackin said was served with a notice of claim over the weekend.“Our clients have been subject to serious and unfounded assertions by way of a public video posted on a personal social media account which has caused substantial reputational harm,” Mackin said in a statement from Belfast human rights law firm Phoenix Law on Saturday.“The statements made by Mr. Gasparro were wholly inaccurate and defamatory without any reaso...

Delhi air pollution: Need solutions which work throughout year, not short period

1Dec

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Delhi air pollution: Need solutions which work throughout year, not short period

Amid worsening air pollution in the national capital, health experts on Saturday emphasised the need for solutions that work throughout the year, and not for a short period. Delhi’s air quality remained entrenched in the very poor category for the 15th consecutive day, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 338 at 7 a.m. “We have reached an emergency in Delhi. The efforts to curb pollution cannot be only temporary, which may help immediately for a little while, but long-term solutions to this city are urgently required,” Dr. Anant Mohan, Professor and Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, AIIMS New Delhi, told IANS. "We have to do something very urgently on this now at this stage," he added. The city’s 24-hour aver...

Carney set to shuffle his cabinet after Guilbeault resignation – National

1Dec

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Carney set to shuffle his cabinet after Guilbeault resignation – National

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to shuffle his cabinet again Monday in a move expected to replace former Canadian identity and culture minister Steven Guilbeault. Carney is due to attend a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall at 3 p.m. eastern time.Guilbeault resigned from cabinet Thursday just hours after a memorandum of understanding signed by Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that he said gives the province several energy-related concessions and sets the stage for a new oil pipeline to the west coast. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. In his resignation statement, Guilbeault said the deal and previous ...

Cyber Monday Tech Deals Live Updates 2025: The Best Discounts on Phones, Laptops, and More

1Dec

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Cyber Monday Tech Deals Live Updates 2025: The Best Discounts on Phones, Laptops, and More

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Lifehacker Composite / Amazon / Apple / Sony Table of Contents Black Friday sales are being passed on to Cyber Monday, and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart already have deals with some impressive discounts. We've used price trackers to determine the best tech deals around so far. Visit this page for regularly updated sales information. What do you think so far? ...

Gulshan Devaiah on working with R Madhavan in Tamil debut Legacy

1Dec

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Gulshan Devaiah on working with R Madhavan in Tamil debut Legacy

It’s a year of firsts for Gulshan Devaiah. After making his Kannada film debut with Kantara: Chapter 1, the actor is now foraying into the Tamil industry with Legacy. The Netflix series unites him with R Madhavan. “I felt weak in the knees every time I saw him,” quips Devaiah, referring to the actor’s aged look in the crime drama. “He plays my father-in-law. There was something magnetic about that look. All the girls [on the set] were going gaga over him, and I said, ‘You have to go over my dead body. I’m getting to him first’,” he laughs. Even as Kantara: Chapter 1 has opened up opportunities for Devaiah, he doesn’t want to be impulsive in signing his next. “The challenge is to see where I put my next step. The offers will keep coming; they did earlier too — from Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, ...

World AIDS Day 2025: HIV infections down by 49 per cent in India

1Dec

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World AIDS Day 2025: HIV infections down by 49 per cent in India

Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved 48.7 per cent decline in annual new HIV infections, 81.4 per cent reduction in AIDS-related deaths and 74.6 per cent decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission, the government said on Sunday, ahead of the `World AIDS Day 2025`. India continues to demonstrate substantial progress under the current phase of the National AIDS Control Programme. “HIV testing increased from 4.13 crore (2020–21) to 6.62 crore (2024–25); access to antiretroviral treatment rose from 14.94 lakh to 18.60 lakh PLHIV; and viral load testing nearly doubled from 8.90 lakh to 15.98 lakh in the same period,” said the Health Ministry. These outcomes surpass global averages and reflect India’s leadership, sustained domestic investment, evidence-based strategies, and robust communit...

Cyber Monday Fitness Deals Live Blog 2025: The Best Sales on Smart Watches, Gym Equipment, and More

1Dec

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Cyber Monday Fitness Deals Live Blog 2025: The Best Sales on Smart Watches, Gym Equipment, and More

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Credit: Lifehacker Composite/CAP Barbell/NordicTrack/Oura Table of Contents Cyber Monday is here. I'm always hunting for deals on at-home fitness products, but whether you need dumbbells, more serious equipment, or anything else to boost your health and wellness journey, this is the moment to save. Check this live blog often to see the best fitness sales we're finding for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What do you think so far? ...

Researchers identify new drug to bypass resistance in deadly childhood cancer

30Nov

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Researchers identify new drug to bypass resistance in deadly childhood cancer

Researchers in Australia have identified a drug that can help overcome treatment resistance in relapsed neuroblastoma -- the deadly childhood cancer. The discovery could improve neuroblastoma treatment -- the most common solid tumour in children outside the brain -- which currently claims nine out of 10 young patients who experience recurrence, Xinhua news agency reported According to Australia`s Garvan Institute of Medical Research, the drug combination can bypass the cellular defences these tumours develop that lead to relapse. The team showed that the approved lymphoma drug -- romidepsin -- triggers neuroblastoma cell death via alternative pathways, bypassing blocked routes to improve chemotherapy-resistant cases in children. Researchers found standard chemotherapy drugs rely on th...

Stranger Things X review: Audience shares verdict for much-awaited series

30Nov

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Stranger Things X review: Audience shares verdict for much-awaited series

The much-anticipated sequel, Stranger Things season 5, has dropped on Netflix, after a wait of around 3 years, and netizens can`t keep calm about it. The Duffer Brothers, the creators, aim to wrap up the sci-fi horror series that debuted in 2016 with an epic finale. As Volume 1 drops, the audience has shared their reaction on X (Twitter). While some have loved it, a section is upset with the ending. Let’s check out Stranger Things 5 X reviews One netizen wrote, "damn, the end of the second episode blew my mind, fuck what an awesome series StrangerThings5 (sic)." A netizen tweeted, "I am a MASSIVE #StrangerThings fan, I’ve been watching since the beginning of time, but these duffer brothers really fucked this show. It’s corny as hell with these grown ass kids and dialogue #StrangerThings...

UNAIDS chief urges Carney to reverse planned global health funding cuts – National

30Nov

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UNAIDS chief urges Carney to reverse planned global health funding cuts – National

The head of the United Nations’ HIV/AIDS program is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reverse his government’s planned cuts to foreign aid and global health funding. “My message to Prime Minister Carney, to Canada, and to all the other donors is, stay the course,” UNAIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima told The Canadian Press on the sidelines of last week’s G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg.“Without global solidarity, the inequality between countries will continue to widen. We will live in a more dangerous world as these inequalities increase.”Last week, Carney announced Canada’s first-ever cut to funding for the Global Fund, a major program for fighting infectious diseases in the world’s poorest countries.The new funding pledge is 17 per cent lower than Ottawa’s last contribution ...