James Holder, 54, was found guilty by a jury in Gloucester Crown Court of one count of rape for the May 2022 assault.
Ofsted inspections pushing headteachers to ‘point of destruction’, union chief says
NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoringSchool leaders are being pressurised “to the point of destruction”, the head of a teaching union has said, as he put the education establi…
UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say
UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
Trump says ‘Iran wants to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it’
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Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis
People are gathering in cities worldwide to mark International Workers’ Day, taking to the streets to demand higher wages and better working conditions. Long observed as a public holiday led by unions advocating for workers’ rights, May 1 has seen lar…
India Successfully Tests Phase-II Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile off Odisha Coast
India has successfully conducted a significant test of its long-range anti-ship hypersonic missile system from a defence facility off the Odisha coast.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a milestone by testing Phase-II of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM), which incorporates a two-stage hypersonic glide vehicle design. This marks a crucial
Joe Rogan reignites feud with Trump: ‘What if Iran nukes New York City?’
During a discussion with comedian Ari Shaffir, Rogan questioned the ethics of military intervention by focusing on the innocence of children living in Gaza and the Bronx
159 Indigenous Bulletproof Troop Carriers To Reinforce Rashtriya Rifles In Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian Army is preparing to significantly enhance its counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism capabilities in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh with the induction of new Bullet Proof Troop Carriers (BPTCs).A plan has been drawn up to procure 159 of these vehicles, with the Defence Ministry issuing a Request for Information under the Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020. Categorised under the ‘Buy
Fincantieri Targets Strategic Maritime Collaboration With India, Eyes Local Production of Advanced Torpedoes
Italy’s largest warship manufacturer, Fincantieri, is looking to deepen its engagement with India, identifying significant opportunities for collaboration in naval platforms and advanced maritime technologies, reported Manu Pubby of ET Defence.The company’s top executive has emphasised that combining India’s manufacturing expertise with Fincantieri’s technological strengths could yield
India Warns Italy Against Defence Tech Transfers To Pakistan Amid Expanding Bilateral & Military Cooperation
India has issued a firm warning to Italy that defence technology must not be shared with Pakistan, citing its support for terrorism, reported Manu Pubby of ET Defence.This message was delivered during a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto, where both sides explored avenues for defence industrial cooperation.Italy indicated its