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03-06-2025
- Entertainment
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RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final: Ex-UK PM Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty cheer for RCB in Ahmedabad
Rishi Sunak, who had served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024, and wife Akshata Murthy were among those in attendance at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, where both RCB and PBKS are fighting for their maiden IPL title. read more Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murthy at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the venue for Tuesday's IPL final between RCB and PBKS. AP Several dignitaries were in attendance for the in Ahmedabad, including former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Sunak, who had served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024 and was the first British Asian to hold office, posted a selfie along with his spouse at Ahmedabad's 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, in which PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ex-UK PM Sunak explains his support for the Royal Challengers Sunak had earlier revealed that he would be supporting RCB in the IPL 2025 final, explaining why he supports the franchise that has a fan-base that rivals that of the Chennai Super Kings. 'I'm married into a Bangalore family, so RCB is my team. We went to matches a long time ago and I used to cheer them on in Downing Street,' Sunak told The Times of India. And the official broadcaster Star Sports spotted Sunak cheering for the Royal Challengers and expressing disappointment at the flurry of wickets in the final over. RCB posted 190/9 on the board with Kohli top-scoring for his team with a 35-ball 43 and Arshdeep Singh finishing as the pick of the Punjab bowlers with figures of 3/40 – all three wickets coming in a superb final over in which he conceded just three singles. Neither RCB nor PBKS have lifted the trophy in the past, meaning the IPL is set to crown a first-time champion in Ahmedabad on Tuesday regardless of the result.
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Veterans recall seeing SAS 'kill handcuffed kids' in slew of 'war crimes'
Veterans who fought with the UK Special Forces such as the SAS have accused members of their squads of horrific war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, including the murder of children Ex-UK Special Forces fighters have accused former colleagues of committing war crimes, including executing handcuffed children and unarmed people while sleeping. Veterans have given details of several incidents which allegedly happened in Iraq and Afghanistan over more than a decade. Some are said to have involved the SAS amid accusations of detainees being handcuffed and then shot dead, while others are said to have kept count of their number of kills to compare with others. The length of time the allegations are said to have continued over is far longer than the three years currently being investigated by a public inquiry. One veteran who served with the SAS in Afghanistan told BBC Panorama: 'They handcuffed a young boy and shot him. He was clearly a child, not even close to fighting age... They'd search someone, handcuff them, then shoot them.' He added they would then remove the plastic handcuffs used to restrain people and "plant a pistol" by the body. Another veteran added: 'If a target had popped up on the list two or three times before, then we'd go in with the intention of killing them, there was no attempt to capture them," said one veteran who served with the SAS, referring to people who had been previously captured, questioned and then released. "Sometimes we'd check we'd identified the target, confirm their ID, then shoot them. Often the squadron would just go and kill all the men they found there." A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: 'We are fully committed to supporting the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan as its work continues. It is not appropriate for the MOD to comment on allegations which may be within the scope of the Statutory Inquiry, or to speculate on outcomes. 'Anyone can provide evidence to the Inquiry, no matter where in the world they are. If any potential evidence is – or has been – uncovered by BBC Panorama, we would urge them to get in touch with the Inquiry team and the Police.' In 2022 the MOD launched an independent inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by British Armed Forces. The inquiry is chaired by Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, a Senior Presiding Judge for England and Wales and covers a period between 2010 and 2013. Then-Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: "Defence has made a number of changes in recent years when dealing with serious allegations of wrongdoing against our Armed Forces. Many of these are already in operation, including the creation of the Defence Serious Crime Unit. 'While there have been several comprehensive investigations into the events in question, if there are further lessons to learn it is right that we consider those fully to ensure all allegations are handled appropriately and in equal measure to ensure our personnel are adequately protected from unnecessary reinvestigations.' Lord Justice Haddon-Cave added at the time: 'It is important to establish the truth, or otherwise, of the grave allegations which are the focus of the Terms of Reference. They touch on the fine reputation of the military and the UK. 'The public, and all those who serve in the military, are entitled to expect a fair, fearless and thorough examination of the facts and clear answers to the questions raised. I will seek to achieve this within a reasonable timescale.'
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kentucky football players in 2025 NFL Draft: Maxwell Hairston, Deone Walker to Buffalo
LEXINGTON — Kentucky football and coach Mark Stoops didn't have the season they wanted last fall. The Wildcats had little go right, finishing 4-8 overall (1-7 SEC) and failing to earn a bowl berth for the first time since 2016. But UK's run of success in the NFL draft continued Thursday, as defensive back Maxwell Hairston went off the board in the first round — 30th overall to the Buffalo Bills. It's the seventh straight year at least one Wildcat has been drafted. Advertisement Ex-UK defensive tackle Deone Walker joined Hairston in Buffalo on Saturday: The Bills picked Walker in the fourth round. Here's what you need to know about each of Kentucky's players picked in the 2025 NFL Draft and those who signed contracts as undrafted free agents (UDFA) afterward: Maxwell Hairston: Buffalo Bills, first round (No. 30 overall) College: Kentucky Position: DB Height and weight: 5-11, 183 High school: West Bloomfield (Michigan) High school highlights: Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan What kind of player is he? "Hairston's blazing 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the combine bodes well for him at the NFL considering his smaller stature at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds. His ball skills (six INTs, 10 passes defensed in two years) are impressive and he can fit in man or zone schemes. He may get bullied by bigger receivers at times, though." Advertisement — Ayrton Ostley, USA TODAY Sports NFL trending writer About Hairston: The Michigan native capped his UK career having appeared in 32 games, with 20 starts. He collected 89 tackles (2.5 for loss) to go along with one sack, 10 pass breakups, six interceptions and three forced fumbles. Hairston returned three interceptions for touchdowns, tying Dallas Owens (1974-77) for the program record. College highlights: Deone Walker: Buffalo Bills, fourth round (No. 109 overall) College: Kentucky Position: DT Height and weight: 6-7, 331 High school: Cass Tech (Michigan) High school highlights: Hometown: Detroit Advertisement What kind of player is he? "Outlier size at 6-foot-7 and 328 pounds with 34-inch arms. Walker is mostly projection at this point but he has a tantalizing mix of size, speed, strength and footwork. His agility and balance are rare for a player his size. There's simply few players built like him to ever enter the league and that's worth developing. His ceiling is high but his floor may be low given his inconsistency and unrefined technique." — Ayrton Ostley, USA TODAY Sports NFL trending writer About Walker: Another Michigan native who suited up for the Wildcats, Walker is a reliable piece in the middle of the defensive line. He started 35 out of 37 games in three years for Kentucky. His best season was his sophomore year, when he earned All-American recognition after recording 55 tackles (12.5 for loss) and 7.5 sacks. Walker announced during the Wildcats' pro day that he played the 2024 season with a "pars defect," which is essentially a fracture in the lower part of the spine. This injury probably contributed to a drop-off in his stats last year. Advertisement College highlights: Former Kentucky football players who signed UDFA contracts Reach Kentucky men's basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@ and follow him on X at @RyanABlack. Trending sports reporter Prince James Story contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky football NFL draft news: Deone Walker, Maxwell Hairston
