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Eid Prayers Cancelled as Fighting Erupts in Libya
By Ahmad El-Assasy Violent clashes broke out on Thursday between rival militias in the western Libyan city of Sabratha, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, according to medical sources. The fighting was triggered by the killing of an armed fighter from the city of Zawiya, prompting fierce retaliation by his militia group. Local sources confirmed that a child from the Al-Dabbashi family was also killed during the exchanges of fire. The violence erupted after an assault on the "Liberton" beach resort, which is reportedly under the control of local militia leader Ahmed Al-Dabbashi, known as "Al-Amo." The facility was set on fire during the attack. As gunfire from medium and heavy weapons echoed throughout the city, authorities cancelled Eid Al-Adha prayers for public safety. In the wake of the violence, a video circulated online showing groups of irregular migrants fleeing detention facilities in Sabratha amid the ongoing clashes. The Libyan Red Crescent's Sabratha branch issued an urgent appeal to residents, urging them to stay indoors and avoid conflict zones. The organization warned that civilians were at serious risk and emphasized the need to prioritize their safety. The fighting involves Al-Dabbashi's militia, which has been linked to drug trafficking, and a rival group from Zawiya known as the "Far" militia, accused of smuggling fuel, narcotics, and human trafficking. In a video message released after the outbreak of violence, Ahmed Al-Dabbashi ("Al-Amo") declared his intention to expose all parties involved in migrant smuggling networks operating in the city. 'I will name everyone implicated in this dirty business — individuals and entities alike. What happened today cannot be ignored,' he said. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Clarkson's Farm beauty Harriet Cowan hits back at sexist stereotypes, saying ‘Not all farmers are 60 year old men'
She was approached to join the team by land agent Charlie Ireland DIDDLY SQUAT! Clarkson's Farm beauty Harriet Cowan hits back at sexist stereotypes, saying 'Not all farmers are 60 year old men' HARRIET Cowan has hit back at sexist stereotypes after joining the cast of Clarkson's Far. The blonde beauty is the newest addition to the selection of farm hands that help out Jeremy Clarkson on his 1,000 acre Oxfordshire site. Advertisement 9 Harriet Cowan is the newest member of the team at Diddly Squat Credit: YouTube 9 She quickly settled into farm life at Diddly Squat as Jeremy needed help when Kaleb was away Credit: YouTube 9 The farming personality wants to challenge stereotypes around the industry Credit: Instagram In series four of the show, the former Grand Tour star needed help to run Diddly Squat. His trusted right-hand man Kaleb Cooper was touring the country with his one-man show, The World According to Kaleb. As the farm hand travelled around the UK meeting his adoring fans, life became difficult for Jezza on Clarkson's Farm. Jeremy became overwhelmed as he tried to operate machinery, drive his new tractors, and deal with the animals with little success. Advertisement So he brought in Derbyshire native Harriet, who got stuck right into farm life. When Kaleb eventually returned, although he was wary at first, they soon became acquainted as they developed a friendship. They even helped each other deal with a particularly difficult pig as Jeremy stood back. Harriet has received plenty of attention since her appearance on the show, and she says she wants to challenge farming stereotypes. Advertisement She told The BBC: "I think when you talk to somebody and ask what they stereotypically think of when someone says farmer they say '60-year-old man with a checked shirt and a beer belly', "A lot of the time that is it, but us women are out here and farmers too. Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper REPLACED by glam new farmhand in new series - as Jeremy's Top Gear co-star makes cameo "Just because I'm a small, blonde that likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer." She added: "I'm trying to change the norm of the man being the farmer and the woman being the stay-at-home wife and cook. Advertisement "When the war was on, women did all the farming, so we have always farmed - it's just changing that stereotype." Initially, the blonde bombshell was approached to join the Amazon Prime programme by another fan favourite, land agent Charlie Ireland. Who is Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper? By Conor O'Brien Hailing from Chipping Norton, farmer Kaleb Cooper shot to fame by appearing in Prime Video series Clarkson's Farm. The hit show follows Jeremy Clarkson in his journey managing Diddly Squat Farm - which he'd owned since 2008. Born and bred in the area, Kaleb has become Jeremy's right-hand man and sort of farming mentor. Viewers have watched the pair light-heartedly 'clash' - with Kaleb usually ridiculing Jeremy's efforts. Three series have aired - with a fourth on the way - significantly raising Kaleb's public profile. Away from the screen, the farmer is also a father to two young children But it turns out, that she might not have known what she was signing up for, as she admitted that she had not even watched a single instalment of the factual reality show. Harriet revealed: "It worked so much better I think because I didn't know what to expect. I just went out and did what I'd do on my farm. Advertisement "Every farm is slightly different but at the end of the day you all have the same goal. You're there to farm the land and look after your animals." She didn't even watch Top Gear growing up, so she looked at Jeremy as just another farm owner. Just because I'm a small, blonde that likes to curl her hair and wear make-up, it doesn't mean I can't be a farmer Harriet Cowan "Jeremy was no different," Harriet revealed. "He's the same as every other farmer I know. "He just wanted to achieve something with his farm and look after his animals and get the best out of it." Advertisement She added: "Growing up, I never watched Top Gear and we don't watch a lot of TV, so he was just another farmer for me. Flat peak cap and a checked shirt. "Genuinely, that man just wants to achieve something with his farm. He really does want to learn as well, which is the best bit for me." Meet the cast of Clarkson's Farm Clarkson's Farm began streaming in 2021 and follows Jeremy Clarkson and his team managing Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds. Here's a 'who's who' of faces in the Clarkson's Farm cast. Jeremy Clarkson: Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Presenter and journalist; also known for Top Gear, The Grand Tour and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Lisa Hogan: A former actress and Jeremy's partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop. A former actress and Jeremy's partner, who assists in the running of the farm shop. Kaleb Cooper: A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He's later promoted to farm manager in series three. A young farm worker from Chipping Norton, who forms a double act with Jeremy on-screen. He's later promoted to farm manager in series three. Gerald Cooper: Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm's "head of security". Of no relation to Kaleb. Specialist in the construction and maintenance of dry stone walls and the farm's "head of security". Of no relation to Kaleb. Charlie Ireland: Nicknamed "Cheerful Charlie", a professional land agent who advises Jeremy on land management. 9 Kalep Cooper left Jeremy to tend to the land alone as he went on tour Credit: PA 9 When he returned, he developed a friendship with his newest colleague as they dealt with the 'psycho' pig together Credit: Amazon Prime Advertisement 9 The new Amazon Prime star noted that women became farmers during the war Credit: YouTube 9 She says that Jeremy is like any other farm owner Credit: YouTube 9 She also never eve watched an episode of Top Gear Credit: Instagram 9 Harriet also admitted that she was first approached by land agent Charlie Ireland and had never seen the show before Credit: Instagram Advertisement You can watch the first part of series four of Clarkson's Farm now on Amazon Prime
Otago Daily Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Otago Daily Times
NZ First Bill would ‘write trans people out of' law
A Saturday protest placed human rights concerns of the rainbow community in the spotlight. Stand Against Transphobia - Fight the Far Right challenged moves to undermine transgender rights. Organised by International Socialists Otepoti Dunedin and Dunedin Pride, the gathering drew about 300 queer and trans members and supporters. Speakers responded to a proposed Member's Bill from New Zealand First MP Jenny Marcroft that would define a woman as an adult human biological female and a man as an adult human biological male. Protest co-ordinator Oscar Bartle said the party's Bill was a blatant attempt to erase trans and non-binary people from law. ''Not only will this result in situations where trans people will be sent to the wrong prisons and other such injustices, it will also serve to legitimise and embolden the transphobic far-right.'' International Socialists Otepoti Dunedin member Neave Ashton said the world had become a much scarier place for trans people in recent years. ''This Bill, if passed, would effectively write trans people out of legal recognition.'' It could mean trans women would be sent to men's prisons where they were up to 13 times more likely to be raped and sexually assaulted. It might result in ''big, burly trans men with full beards'' being forced to use women's toilets, they said. ''It could also mean that our medication, like puberty blockers and gender-affirming care, could be banned or restricted.'' Local drag performer Ann Arkii, a genderqueer transgender man hoping to receive top surgery later this year, said transitioning had been lifesaving. ''I wouldn't be standing in front of you here today if I was unable to live my life the way that I needed to. ''Who I am as a person is not something that can be defined, debated or legislated by the state.'' Bills like this one were mere distractions from bigger problems such as the cost-of-living crisis, climate change, famine and genocide. ''Trans people will not be erased, not from public life, not from history, not now and not ever. A world without trans people is a world without humanity.'' @
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Court battle over Harvard funding freeze to extend into summer
A federal court judge on Monday scheduled oral arguments in Harvard University's lawsuit against the Trump administration for July 21, meaning the current funding freeze impacting the world's wealthiest higher education institution will likely last well into the summer. During a brief status hearing in front of U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs, the parties agreed to head straight to summary judgement — a motion used to expedite cases when facts are not disputed, where a judge, rather than a jury, resolves a case in favor of one party. Read more: How Trump vs. Harvard is a page out of the Project 2025 playbook On April 21, Harvard sued the Trump administration after it threatened to freeze payments on $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in contracts unless the university agreed to a series of demands ordered in the name of addressing antisemitism. Harvard ultimately said it would not comply with the demands, arguing the administration's mounting pressure to effect change at the prestigious school violated the institution's constitutional rights, as well as federal laws and regulations. 'The Government has not — and cannot — identify any rational connection between antisemitism concerns and the medical, scientific, technological, and other research it has frozen that aims to save American lives, foster American success, preserve American security, and maintain America's position as a global leader in innovation,' Harvard wrote in the lawsuit. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continues to attack Harvard on social media amid the ongoing court case. In a post on Truth Social last week, Trump called Harvard 'an Anti-Semitic, Far Left Institution, as are numerous others, with students being accepted from all over the World that want to rip our Country apart.' This is when a judge will hear arguments in Harvard v. Trump administration lawsuit Harvard changes admissions policy, offering foreign students a 'backup plan' Closed Central Mass. college makes 'crucial' gift as one of its final acts How Trump vs. Harvard is a page out of the Project 2025 playbook 'Games of chicken': Trump reversing foreign student legal status raises concerns
Fox News
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Powerful House leadership chair, Stefanik poised to take on Hochul for NY Governor
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is considering a bid for governor in 2026, multiple sources close to her confirmed to Fox News Digital. Stefanik was withdrawn from consideration as President Donald Trump's United Nations Ambassador to shore up numbers of the House Republicans' narrow majority. She is now the chairwoman of House Republican Leadership. Sources tell Fox News Digital that she is being encouraged to run by allies of Trump and longtime friends. Stefanik outperformed the president in her congressional district in 2016, 2020 and 2024, which one source says could be an indicator that she could do well with New York's swing voters. The Republican won with 62% of the vote in her strongly conservative district in November. On Wednesday, Stefanik made the case for a GOP win in New York this year when she commented on a Marist poll that shows Governor Hochul's approval numbers to be underwater with NY voters. "This latest bombshell polling proves what every New Yorker already knows: that we must FIRE Kathy Hochul in 2026 to SAVE NEW YORK. Hochul is the Worst Governor in America and it's not even close." Her incompetence, corruption, and radical failed Far Left policies have destroyed our great state causing businesses and families to flee from crushing high taxes, out of control regulations, inept fiscal mismanagement, wide open border sanctuary city policies putting illegals first and New Yorkers last, and an out of control crime crisis due to Democrats' failed bail reform defund the police polling shows that we can WIN & SAVE NEW YORK.", Hochul said in the statement. "Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is GREAT!!!" Trump posted to Truth Social on Wednesday morning. She has $10 million cash-on-hand through her entities, and is considered popular among Republican voters in the state. Stefanik was the keynote speaker at a New York GOP event on Tuesday night. At the time of her nomination's withdrawl, the Republican congresswoman said it was a matter of holding the line in Congress. "I have been proud to be a team player. The president knows that. He and I had multiple conversations today, and we are committed to delivering results on behalf of the American people. And as always, I'm committed to delivering results on behalf of my constituents," Stefanik said on "Hannity" last month. Trump said he would work on finding a replacement pick, which has not been announced yet. "As we advance our America First Agenda, it is essential that we maintain EVERY Republican Seat in Congress. We must be unified to accomplish our Mission, and Elise Stefanik has been a vital part of our efforts from the very beginning," the president posted to Truth Social at the time. "I have asked Elise, as one of my biggest Allies, to remain in Congress to help me deliver Historic Tax Cuts, GREAT Jobs, Record Economic Growth, a Secure Border, Energy Dominance, Peace Through Strength, and much more, so we can MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. With a very tight Majority, I don't want to take a chance on anyone else running for Elise's seat. The people love Elise and, with her, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day. There are others that can do a good job at the United Nations,." Whoever wins the primary could be running in the general election against incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who had a tough fight against now-Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin in 2022, when he was in Congress at the time. Stefanik is far from the only well-known Republican in New York State considering a 2026 run for governor. Rep. Mike Lawler, R_N.Y., a moderate who's in his second term representing the state's 17th Congressional District, which covers a large swath of New York City's northern suburbs, is mulling a bid. "I'll make a decision at some point – middle of the year. Obviously, you know if we're going to do it, you got to get out there, and you got to campaign hard," Lawler said last week in an interview with Fox News Digital. He added, "I haven't made a decision yet. I think, obviously, there's a number of factors in play, but you know, we're working through that right now." Among the other Republicans weighing a gubernatorial run are Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman, who like Stefanik is a major Trump ally and longtime Bethany town supervisor Carl Hyde Jr. It's been 23 years since a Republican won a gubernatorial election in heavily blue New York State. You have to go all the way back to former Gov. George Pataki's second re-election victory in 2002. "New York's Republican primary is set to be a nasty and vicious race to see who can be the Trumpiest – and most out of touch with New Yorkers," Democratic Governors Association spokesperson Kevin Donohoe said. "All three potential candidates in this race are running to bring Donald Trump's extreme agenda of raising costs and taking away fundamental freedoms to Albany – and could not be more out of step with New York." But Hochul's approval ratings and favorable ratings remain underwater, giving Republicans hope the losing streak will come to an end next year. The governor also faces potential, longshot primary challenges from her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado, as well as Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. In 2022, Zeldin had the best performance by a GOP gubernatorial candidate in New York since Pataki's 2002 victory. Zeldin, who now steers the Environmental Protection Agency in President Donald Trump's second administration, lost to Hochul by less than six and a half points. And Trump lost the state to then-Vice President Kamala Harris by 13 points in last November's presidential election, but that was a 10-point improvement from his loss margin to Joe Biden in the 2020 election. "What is really telling is that you have three, at least, very qualified Republican candidates looking at it," a veteran Republican strategist who works on New York State races told Fox News. "I think it shows her [Hochul's] vulnerability." Stefanik's departure could still have an impact on House Republicans' razor-thin three-seat majority, but GOP leaders hope to be done with their plans for a massive conservative policy overhaul via the budget reconciliation process by the end of this year. If elected governor, Stefanik would not have to leave the House until the end of December 2025. Her vote was critical to advancing the legislation earlier this month. The bill appeared at risk of failing during a tense procedural vote last week, but Stefanik – who was among the last to cast her vote – carried it over the like 216 to 215.
