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Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Indian worker at London Zoo set to be deported for stalking female colleague
An Indian, working at a London Zoo, is now facing deportation, after he allegedly stalked his female colleague and bombarded her with messages, flowers and chocolates before proposing to her, reported Dailymail. The report added that 26-year-old Asish Jose Paul was warned to stay away from Lutaruta Masiulonyte after he pestered his former co-worker in 2024 when she blocked him. Paul also showered her with gifts. Identified as an accountancy student, Paul is originally from Kerala and was given police bail on his arrest and warned not to go back to the zoo. In 2024, between July 7 and December 30, Paul kept proposing Lutaruta Masiulonyte despite her disapproval. However, even after the police warned not to go back to the zoo, he returned the very next day to speak with Masiulonyte. This act got him arrested once again, and now he is charged with stalking and given bail magistrates with conditions not to enter the Borough of Westminster or contact the complainant. Paul didn't follow the order and headed straight back to the zoo, however, and was arrested once again. He was bailed again with a condition not to go within 50 metres of London Zoo. However, he didn't listen and visited the tourist attraction once more. He explained that he was 'in love' with his former colleague. After this, he was awarded a six-month prison sentence suspended for twelve months, at Southwark Crown Court. Citing the recorder Jas Jandu, the report added that Paul was issued a ten year restraining order and said that Paul could face deportation. The Southwark Crown Court heard Paul studied for a Masters' degree in accounting and finance at Anglia Ruskin University between 2022 and 2023. He had been working in the cafe at London Zoo and met the victim there.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
What to know about game-changing new weight-loss pill that could be prescribed on the NHS
Is it more or less effective than weight-loss jabs? A new study found the pill could help shed 12% of body weight. A daily pill that could help people lose a significant amount of weight – without injections – has shown promising early results in a major trial. The drug, called orforglipron, works in a similar way to known weight-loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, targeting hormones that regulate appetite and digestion. But instead of a weekly injection, it's taken daily in tablet form. In a study of more than 3,000 adults, those on the highest dose lost an average of 12.4% of their body weight over 72 weeks (almost 17 months) – that's nearly two stone for some. The trial also reported improvements in cholesterol, blood pressure and heart health, according to the study. Manufacturer Eli Lilly, the American pharmaceutical company which also created Mounjaro, says it plans to seek regulatory approval by the end of the year. Experts are cautiously optimistic, but stress the results are still preliminary and not yet peer reviewed. Here's what we know about the weight-loss pill so far. How does the weight-loss pill compare to injections? In head-to-head comparisons, injectables still lead on weight loss. Trials show Mounjaro users lose around 20% of their body weight, and Wegovy users about 13–14%. orforglipron's 12.4% average is slightly lower – but experts say its convenience could make it appealing. Kenneth Custer, the president of Eli Lilly, said: "With orforglipron, we're working to transform obesity care by introducing a potential once-daily oral therapy that could support early intervention and long-term disease management, while offering a convenient alternative to injectable treatments." In the trial, nearly 60% of people on the top dose lost at least 10% of their body weight, and almost 40% lost 15% or more. What about side effects? The safety profile looks similar to other GLP-1 or weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Mounjaro. In the trial, the most common side effects – of which some participants reported more than one – were stomach-related: Nausea: 33.7% Constipation: 25.4% Diarrhoea: 23.1% Vomiting: 24.0% Indigestion: 14.1% Most side effects were mild to moderate, but they were enough to make some people stop treatment. Around one in 10 people on the top dose dropped out because of side effects, compared to about one in forty in the placebo group, those given a dummy pill with no active medicine. "These are preliminary, non-peer-reviewed results and we will need to see the full trial methodology and data before a more comprehensive analysis can be undertaken," Dr Simon Cork, senior lecturer in physiology at Anglia Ruskin University told The Times. "It should be noted that their effects on weight loss are not as profound as those seen in injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as Wegovy, with a lower percentage weight loss and fewer people achieving 10 per cent weight loss at the highest dose. "Nevertheless, that this medication is an oral form, rather than injectable, will likely be seen as more tolerable for many patients," he added. Who could get the weight-loss pill on the NHS? If approved, orforglipron would likely be prescribed under similar rules to existing weight-loss drugs. Currently, Wegovy is offered to people with a BMI of at least 35 plus a weight-related condition, or a BMI of 30–34.9 if referred to specialist services. Mounjaro is approved for those with a BMI over 30, or 27–30 with health issues such as pre-diabetes or high blood pressure. Any rollout would almost certainly involve combining the pill with the recommended reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity, just like the current injections. How much will the weight-loss pills cost? There's no official price tag yet for orforglipron. Eli Lilly hasn't confirmed how much it will sell for if approved, but experts expect it to be cheaper to manufacture than injections like Wegovy or Mounjaro. That could mean a lower cost for the NHS, and potentially make it more accessible for patients if offered privately. Read more about weight loss: Who can get new weight-loss jab Mounjaro on the NHS? (Yahoo Life UK, 4-min read) Alison Hammond reveals why she is 'frightened' of weight loss medications (Yahoo Life UK, 3-min read) Obesity rates may start falling this year due to weight loss jabs, seller says (Sky News, 4-min read)
News18
4 days ago
- News18
'Leave Her Alone': Kerala Man Faces Deportation From UK For Stalking Colleague Despite Arrests
Last Updated: Asish Jose Paul, 26, from Kerala, faces UK deportation for repeatedly stalking a female colleague at London Zoo despite warnings and arrests. A 26-year-old Kerala man is facing deportation from the UK after he was found repeatedly stalking a female colleague at London Zoo, despite multiple warnings and arrests. The accused, identified as Asish Jose Paul, ignored multiple police warnings, court bail conditions, and even a restraining order before being sent back, The Daily Mail reported. Since January this year, he has been arrested multiple times, released on bail, and repeatedly ordered not to approach the girl, but he continued to do so. As per the report, he pursued a master's degree in accounting and finance at Anglia Ruskin University (2022-2023) and worked at the London Zoo cafe, where he met the woman, identified as Lutaruta Masiulonyte. Paul harassed his female co-worker by bombarding her with text messages, flowers and chocolates over six months between July and December last year, despite her making it clear she was uncomfortable. He even proposed to her. Paul had used three SIM cards and a friend's phone to keep contacting the victim. When she blocked his number, he continued to pursue her by showing up at her workplace uninvited. He was arrested and released on bail with instructions not to contact her or return to the zoo. But he reached the very next day, telling Royal Park staff he was 'in love" with her. He was then re-arrested, charged with stalking, and given bail with conditions not to enter the Borough of Westminster in London, the report added. However, the man continued to do so. He was imposed a six-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, 20 days of rehabilitation activity, and a ten-year restraining order. He was also warned that he met the criteria for deportation once his visa expires in September 2025. The woman said that this incident had taken a toll on her emotionally and psychologically. 'The harassment was going on for so long it drained me. I feel scared and anxious being in London. My friends and family are worried for me and for my safety," the woman was quoted as saying by the news outlet. 'I lost my independence through the harassment. I have to rely on someone to be with me to feel safe," she added. However, Georgina Lane, the defence lawyer, said there is no proof that significant distress was caused to the woman. Lane further said that Paul had reduced responsibility due to a mental disorder and learning disabilities, and that he had 'learned his lesson" after time spent in custody. Sentencing Paul, Judge Jas Jandu said, 'You have to leave her alone, Mr Paul, do you understand? Or it could be up to five years in prison. Your visa is due to expire on September 13, 2025. You meet the requirements for deportation unless you are granted a new visa," the Judge further warned the Indian-national." view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Extremists using chat-and-play gaming platforms to recruit, radicalise: Study
New Delhi, Platforms that allow players to chat along with gaming, or gaming-adjacent platforms, present an opportunity for extremist groups to recruit and radicalise impressionable users, a study that interviewed gamers has found. Extremists using chat-and-play gaming platforms to recruit, radicalise: Study Gaming-adjacent platforms such as 'Steam', 'Discord' and 'Twitch' allow users to chat and live stream while playing. They are also known to be relatively less regulated. The study, published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology, said that Discord and Twitch are experiencing a steady increase in their user bases, which researchers said provides an opportunity for established extremist communities to radicalise and reach new audiences. "These gaming-adjacent platforms offer extremists direct access to large, often young and impressionable audiences. They have become a key tool for extremist recruitment," co-author William Allchorn, senior research fellow at Anglia Ruskin University, UK, said. The researchers said the platforms provide a "digital playground" for extremist activity, to which gamers are being deliberately "funnelled" from mainstream social media. Challenges in moderating exchanges on these platforms could be a fuelling factor, said the team, which interviewed platform moderators, tech industry experts and people involved in preventing and countering violent extremism. The findings also reveal that far-right extremism is the most common ideology shared on the gaming-adjacent platforms, which can involve promoting content related to neo-Nazism and anti-Semitism. Misogyny, racism, homophobia and conspiracy theories often accompany such content, the researchers said. "Using semi-structured interviews with 13 leading practitioners , academic and technology industry experts, and content moderation teams, the article finds that third-party policing communities are adopting increasingly sophisticated tactics to counter extremist content," they said. "However, these efforts are increasingly undermined by the networked and adaptive nature of extremism, as well as by insufficient enforcement mechanisms at the platform level," the team wrote. Hyper-masculine game types, including first-person shooter ones, are especially appealing to extremists, the authors said, highlighting that the unique nature of online gaming can bring together strangers with a common interest. Once an initial contact has been established on a gaming platform, further interactions then shift to the less regulated gaming-adjacent platforms where "funnelling" takes place, they added. The environment in the platforms enables extremists to socialise, share propaganda and subtly recruit, the team said. "Social media platforms have attracted most of the attention of lawmakers and regulators over the last decade, but these platforms have largely flown under the radar, while at the same time becoming digital playgrounds for extremists to exploit," Allchorn said. The co-author added that disseminating extremist content is not confined to one platform and that the team has identified a widespread lack of effective detection and reporting tools. "Strengthening moderation systems, both AI and human, is essential, as is updating platform policies to address content that is harmful but technically lawful," Allchorn said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
01-08-2025
- Politics
- News18
Extremists using chat-and-play gaming platforms to recruit, radicalise: Study
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) Platforms that allow players to chat along with gaming, or gaming-adjacent platforms, present an opportunity for extremist groups to recruit and radicalise impressionable users, a study that interviewed gamers has found. Gaming-adjacent platforms such as 'Steam', 'Discord' and 'Twitch' allow users to chat and live stream while playing. They are also known to be relatively less regulated. The study, published in the journal Frontiers of Psychology, said that Discord and Twitch are experiencing a steady increase in their user bases, which researchers said provides an opportunity for established extremist communities to radicalise and reach new audiences. 'These gaming-adjacent platforms offer extremists direct access to large, often young and impressionable audiences. They have become a key tool for extremist recruitment," co-author William Allchorn, senior research fellow at Anglia Ruskin University, UK, said. The researchers said the platforms provide a 'digital playground" for extremist activity, to which gamers are being deliberately 'funnelled" from mainstream social media. Challenges in moderating exchanges on these platforms could be a fuelling factor, said the team, which interviewed platform moderators, tech industry experts and people involved in preventing and countering violent extremism. The findings also reveal that far-right extremism is the most common ideology shared on the gaming-adjacent platforms, which can involve promoting content related to neo-Nazism and anti-Semitism. Misogyny, racism, homophobia and conspiracy theories often accompany such content, the researchers said. 'Using semi-structured interviews with 13 leading practitioners (involved in preventing and countering violent extremism), academic and technology industry experts, and content moderation teams, the article finds that third-party policing communities are adopting increasingly sophisticated tactics to counter extremist content," they said. 'However, these efforts are increasingly undermined by the networked and adaptive nature of extremism, as well as by insufficient enforcement mechanisms at the platform level," the team wrote. Hyper-masculine game types, including first-person shooter ones, are especially appealing to extremists, the authors said, highlighting that the unique nature of online gaming can bring together strangers with a common interest. Once an initial contact has been established on a gaming platform, further interactions then shift to the less regulated gaming-adjacent platforms where 'funnelling" takes place, they added. The environment in the platforms enables extremists to socialise, share propaganda and subtly recruit, the team said. 'Social media platforms have attracted most of the attention of lawmakers and regulators over the last decade, but these platforms have largely flown under the radar, while at the same time becoming digital playgrounds for extremists to exploit," Allchorn said. The co-author added that disseminating extremist content is not confined to one platform and that the team has identified a widespread lack of effective detection and reporting tools. 'Strengthening moderation systems, both AI and human, is essential, as is updating platform policies to address content that is harmful but technically lawful," Allchorn said. PTI KRS KRS RUK RUK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
