Domestic abuse

A man accused of being abusive has revealed his last conversation with his ex-partner claiming they were "very much in love" when she was found dead the next day. An inquest into the death of Jessica Laverack, known as Jessie, heard how she had moved to East Yorkshire from Rotherham in 2017 to escape her ex-boyfriend Patrick Walsh. But Mr Walsh, who described Jessie as his fiancé, is said to have found out where she lived and sent her a letter before turning up at her home unannounced, Hull Live reports. Jessie, 34, was found dead at her home in Beverley on February 2, 2018, with a handwritten note which read "I'm sober and will stay that way. I also know I'm scared of you and that's so hard to say out loud and tell you that." The inquest at Hull Coroners Court heard how police had charged Mr Walsh with assaulting Jessie, but the case was dropped at court when she withdrew the claim. Jessie Laverak had moved to Beverley to escape her ex, but he denies these allegations … [Read more...] about Man accused of being abusive shares last conversation with partner day before she died

Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre says Ghislaine Maxwell "opened door to hell" amid her abuse alongside convicted padeophile Jeffrey Epstein. In a victim impact statement made public for the first time, Giuffre says she was "chosen" by Maxwell at the Mar-a-Lago hotel in Florida to be abused. She claims Maxwell 'used her femininity' to procure her to indulge Epstein and Maxwell's sick abuse fantasies. Her statement read: "Your honour, my name is Virginia Roberts Giuffre. For more than two years, from the age of 16 to 19, I was abused by Ghislaine Maxwell. "Before I begin, I want to acknowledge and profusely thank the police, FBI investigators, prosecutors and judges who have invested their time and integrity in this case to hopefully set a precedent for victims and the hunters who prey upon them. Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell ( Image: Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) "Now, if it pleases the court, I would like to address my victim impact … [Read more...] about Prince Andrew’s sex accuser says Ghislaine Maxwell ‘opened door to hell’ for abuse

The rupee on Friday slipped 1 paisa to close at its all-time low of 78.33 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 78.20 and finally settled at its all-time low of 78.33, down 1 paisa from its previous close. During the day, the local unit witnessed an intra-day high of 78.19 and a low of 78.35 against the American currency. On Thursday, the rupee had settled at 78.32 against the U.S. dollar. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.25% to 104.17. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 1.13% to $111.29 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 462.26 points or 0.88% higher at 52,727.98, while the broader NSE Nifty gained 142.60 points or 0.92% to 15,699.25. Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers in the capital market on Thursday as they offloaded shares worth ₹2,319.06 crore, as per stock … [Read more...] about Rupee settles at all-time low of 78.33 against U.S. dollar

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rose by nearly 1% on Friday, extending gains for a second day on the back of buying in banking, financials and energy stocks in line with firm global trends. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced further by 462.26 points or 0.88% to settle at 52,727.98. During the day, it rallied 644.15 points or 1.23% to 52,909.87. The Nifty gained 142.60 points or 0.92% to settle at 15,699.25. Sensex and Nifty had recovered nearly 1% Thursday. From the Sensex pack, M&M, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries and Tata Steel were the major gainers. On the other hand, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Technologies, TCS, Wipro and Sun Pharma were the laggards. Elsewhere in Asia, markets in Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai ended with sharp gains. European markets were also trading in the green in mid-session deals. The U.S. markets had ended with gains on Thursday. "Mirroring a firm trend in … [Read more...] about Markets gain for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1% amid firm global trends

PUTRAJAYA: The decision not to float the price of chicken was made based on feedback from the public, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime Minister said that there was no "U-turn" made on the issue as the government would continue to prioritise the interest of the Malaysian people. "After listening to the views of the people, we decided to accept their input and decisions. "It is not an issue of U-turn or anything, that is not important," he told reporters at Putrajaya's Recreation Day 2022 here on Saturday (June 25). ALSO READ: Govt in discussion with poultry industry players to set new chicken ceiling price He was asked to respond to Opposition lawmakers who claimed that the government was not consistent in its policies when it decided to make a "U-turn" only three days after announcing that the ceiling price for chicken would be removed. The current ceiling price for standard chicken, which was set at RM8.90 per kg in Peninsular Malaysia, was initially … [Read more...] about Chicken price: We listened to the people, says PM

PETALING JAYA: The government should consider implementing the stockpile policy and restructure various ministries to better address supply shortages, says Rafizi Ramli (pic). The PKR deputy president said the stockpile policy, which has proven to be successful during the 1970s food crisis, empowers the government to purchase and store food supplies and basic necessities including petrol and diesel, in bulk. "The stored items then can be injected into the market when there is a supply disruption that causes a sharp price increase. "The stockpile can help to reduce the impact of supply shortages similar to what we are experiencing recently, and allow the government to control the increase of price for food items and basic necessities," he said in a statement. Rafizi said the government can build up the stockpile using various fiscal instruments such as hedging and purchasing future contracts. The government, Rafizi said would also need to establish an independent "National … [Read more...] about Govt urged to implement stockpile policy to address food crisis

A fifth of food-related greenhouse gas emissions come from transporting it across the planet, as scientists say we should eat local. Researchers in Australia say transporting food around the world causes three gigatons of gasses to be emitted every year, and 6 six percent of all greenhouse gas emissions are food emissions linked to transport. The amount of food emissions linked to trucks, ships, trains, and planes is seven times higher than previously believed. It also far exceeds the transport emissions of other commodities - for example, transport accounts for only 7 percent of industry and utilities emissions. Food transport emissions are almost half as high as direct emissions from road vehicles. Fruit and vegetables make up a third of food transport emissions because they need twice the amount of emissions to transport than to produce. The researchers say their findings mean people must make it a priority to eat locally-grown produce. For the new study, the team … [Read more...] about Fifth of food-related greenhouse gas emissions come from transportation: Scientists

Iran executed more than 100 people in the first three months of 2022, continuing a worrying upward trend, according to a report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that was presented Tuesday. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN deputy human rights chief Nada Al-Nashif presented Guterres’ latest report on Iran, decrying that executions in the country were on the rise. “While 260 individuals were executed in 2020, at least 310 individuals were executed in 2021, including at least 14 women,” she said, adding that the trend had continued this year. Between January 1 and March 20, she said, “at least 105 people were executed,” many of whom belonged ing to minority groups.” Guterres’s report had noted with deep concern the increase of executions for lesser crimes, including for drug-related offences, Nashif said. “The death penalty continues to be imposed on the basis of charges not amounting to ‘most serious crimes’, and in ways incompatible with fair … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Executed In Iran In Between January And March: UN

Protests continued in cities across the country Saturday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling that had guaranteed the right to abortion in the United States. As states began to enact abortion bans and clinics stopped offering the procedure, large crowds gathered in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, some jubilant, others dismayed at the decision that stripped away women’s constitutional right to abortion. Both sides predicted the fight over abortion would continue. Key highlights: President Joe Biden called it a “sad day” for the U.S. and said it would be up to voters in November to select candidates who would protect a host of rights — not just abortion but also marriage equality and the right to contraception. Centrist Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, suggested they were misled by Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch, two key votes in the decision to overturn Roe. SEE NEW … [Read more...] about Protests and celebrations as Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade: Live updates

PARIS — A group of lawmakers belonging to French President Emmanuel Macron’s party will propose a bill to inscribe abortion rights into the country’s constitution, according to the statement by two members of parliament on Saturday. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 50-year-old ruling and stripped women’s constitutional protections for abortion. The right to abortion in France is already inscribed in a 1975 law relating to the voluntary termination of pregnancy within the legal framework that decriminalized abortion. A constitutional law will cement abortion rights for future generations, said Marie-Pierre Rixain, a member of parliament and of Macron’s The Republic on the Move party. “What happened elsewhere must not happen in France,” Rixain said. The bill will include a provision that would make it “impossible to deprive a person of the right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy,” according to the statement, released by two members of the … [Read more...] about French lawmakers to propose bill inscribing abortion rights in constitution