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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Tube passengers facing arrest over ‘assault' of naked man who exposed himself in front of children
Vigilantes who took the law into their own hands when a London Underground passenger exposed himself in front of children could face arrest, according to reports. Footage posted online shows the man dropping his trousers on a Hammersmith and City line train at around 3.30pm on Thursday. When challenged by commuters on the eastbound service at Upton Park station, a fight erupts. Up to four men stepped in when he repeatedly refused to pull up his pants and began shouting repeatedly 'f*** off'. British Transport Police believe the naked suspect, who has since been detained under the Mental Health Act, was assaulted by them. Detective appealed for witnesses to the incident but there have been no arrests over the brawl. A spokesman said: 'Officers were called to reports of a man exposing himself on the District Line at East Ham Underground station. 'The man had been assaulted by a number of other passengers and was initially arrested by an off duty officer, before being detained under the mental health act and taken to hospital. 'An investigation into the incident is ongoing.' When the suspect swears, one commuter can be heard replying: 'What do you mean f*** off? You need to get off the f***ing train. Now. There are kids on here.' The naked man continued to shout and wave his belt before more passengers stepped in to restrain him. A fight then appeared to break out, with the group punching and kicking him to the floor of the carriage. He was seen with his hands forced behind his back before being unceremoniously thrown off the train by several men. A photograph later showed him pinned to the ground on the platform at East Ham station, where passengers waited with him for help to arrive.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Yahoo
Tube passengers facing arrest over ‘assault' of naked man who exposed himself in front of children
Vigilantes who took the law into their own hands when a London Underground passenger exposed himself in front of children could face arrest, according to reports. Footage posted online shows the man dropping his trousers on a Hammersmith and City line train at around 3.30pm on Thursday. When challenged by commuters on the eastbound service at Upton Park station, a fight erupts. Up to four men stepped in when he repeatedly refused to pull up his pants and began shouting repeatedly 'f*** off'. British Transport Police believe the naked suspect, who has since been detained under the Mental Health Act, was assaulted by them. Detective appealed for witnesses to the incident but there have been no arrests over the brawl. A spokesman said: 'Officers were called to reports of a man exposing himself on the District Line at East Ham Underground station. 'The man had been assaulted by a number of other passengers and was initially arrested by an off duty officer, before being detained under the mental health act and taken to hospital. 'An investigation into the incident is ongoing.' When the suspect swears, one commuter can be heard replying: 'What do you mean f*** off? You need to get off the f***ing train. Now. There are kids on here.' The naked man continued to shout and wave his belt before more passengers stepped in to restrain him. A fight then appeared to break out, with the group punching and kicking him to the floor of the carriage. He was seen with his hands forced behind his back before being unceremoniously thrown off the train by several men. A photograph later showed him pinned to the ground on the platform at East Ham station, where passengers waited with him for help to arrive.
CNBC
17-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
'Bond vigilantes' are taking aim at Japan market ahead of critical election
The bond vigilantes are sharpening their knives, and this time the target of the fixed income crusaders could be Japan. With a crucial election looming just days away that is set to determine the course of the fiscally troubled nation, a market storm is brewing. As rates hover around record levels for Japanese government bonds, the potential for not only turbulence in yields there but across the globe is gaining investors' attention. Bond yields move inversely to their prices. "We've got an election coming up in Japan where it looks like the upper house may be taken over by those who intend to increase federal spending," said Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist for tax consultancy RSM US. "It's an interesting confluence of events that will impact yields across the international economy." Indeed, Japan is serving as a bit of a global microcosm while it battles issues that are both common to developed nations and unique to a country struggling with pesky inflation, a rising debt load and an unsettled political climate. JP10Y 1Y mountain Japan 10-year bond yield over the past year The situation is even raising the possibility that "bond vigilantes" are on the horizon. The term refers to fixed income buyers who suddenly go on strike when they decide that the reward for a country's sovereign debt isn't worth the risk it requires. That such a dilemma could come to Japan was once unthinkable, as the central bank holds more than half the government's debt and yield-curve control was a staple of monetary policy. However, changing dynamics, including the aforementioned inflation and debt problems along with the uncertainty associated with President Donald Trump's tariffs , have altered the investing landscape substantially. Veteran investor Ed Yardeni coined the term "bond vigilantes" in the 1980s and sees the specter of similar fixed income trouble on the horizon. In a Yardeni Research note this week, the firm cited as one of several factors spelling trouble for the Japanese bond market "the high odds that the next Japanese government turns to tax cuts and increased spending in ways that trigger the Bond Vigilantes. This pivot could have a typically calm debt market sending turbulence around the globe." All market eyes will be on Sunday's election, which will serve as a referendum on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his coalition government. Japanese long bond yields at the 30- and 40-year maturities have risen nearly one percentage point apiece over the past year, so further turmoil could start to spread if conditions remain unstable. "It's a preview of coming attractions as the U.S. has to address competing demands for scarce federal dollars which typically result in increased government spending, higher interest rates, higher yields and higher inflation," said Brusuelas, the RSM economist. "This really is at the heart of the issues across advanced economies."
The Review Geek
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 1 Review – The worst possible spin-off
Season 1 Episode Guide Episode 1 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 2 -| Review Score – 4/5 Episode 3 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 4 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 5 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 6 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 7 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 8 -| Review Score – 1/5 Episode 9 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 10 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 11 -| Review Score – 1.5/5 Episode 12 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 13 -| Review Score – 1.5/5 While My Hero Academia focuses on people studying to become the official protectors of their country, its spin-off, Vigilantes, delves into a more shadowy place. Koichi, Knuckleduster, and Pop☆Step work to protect their city without having a legal Hero License. That means not only are the villains out to get them, but also the police and professional heroes too. This leads them to a new drug, Trigger, which affects citizens' senses and makes them go berserk. Still, these 'instant-villains' appear to be mere pawns in a much bigger game. So, the vigilante group investigates the incidents while clashing and secretly collaborating with heroes. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has a good premise that can distinguish the series from the original show. However, it already fails at this most basic element. What are the differences between heroes and vigilantes? Is it only the legal issue? If so, why is it important that people have a professional license to protect others? This could go on, but it'd be pointless as the anime doesn't answer any of them. It does go a little in-depth into the history of vigilantism in one episode, which is quite interesting. However, it feels like a passing concern only. The protagonist group only clashes with heroes during one episode, and being vigilantes never actually affects them. If you didn't start watching it from episode one, you probably wouldn't even know they aren't heroes. It's a real shame the show doesn't explore what could be such an interesting dynamic. But that's only a taste of how much Vigilantes doesn't care about its premise. The Trigger drug is only a major threat for about two episodes, then it's quickly side-lined. In fact, after a while, it becomes just another unimportant element of the series. It's used for jokes, or we see the instant villains being defeated by unrelated heroes in seconds. Before even reaching the middle of the first season, the anime's two most important plot points almost completely lose their effect. How is the audience gonna find them interesting, if even the show doesn't do that? Not to mention, these villains have another problem: a lack of creativity. The drug also affects people's powers, making them more unstable and powerful. It could be the opportunity to show new sides of the powers and transformations, which are always popular among anime fans. Instead, the villains always just become a giant version of their normal selves. It's a disappointing and lazy design work. In contrast, Knuckleduster's story is handled very well. It's the best thing about MHA: Vigilantes. He doesn't have powers, making us question why he cares so much about helping people. With that alone, his views on justice already become way more interesting. And he also has an important connection to the Trigger drug, which helps keep us engaged in the plot. He brings all the action, suspense, and even emotion viewers could want from a show like this. Unfortunately, his screen time isn't long enough to save the whole series. However, more unfortunate than that is knowing we can't say the same thing about the other main characters. Koichi and Pop don't need the same amount of development, as the show can focus on them in later seasons. Still, it barely establishes anything about them besides basic personality traits. Koichi is the protagonist, but he has almost no highlights in this season. To say more, if you excluded him from the plot, the most important points of the story would still play out similarly. He wants to be a hero more than anything and has a pure desire to help people. In the first few episodes, we see the lengths he would go to prove that. However, he never goes that far again and becomes sort of a comic relief. Meanwhile, Pop☆Step has no reason to even be there, and the anime can't convince you she has one. There's one episode in which the citizens talk about each vigilante, and every one of them reduces her to her body or having a revealing outfit (quick reminder that she's about 14, which makes it even worse). Anime often has problems creating a good female character for trios, and this is true for Vigilantes. However, unlike Naruto or Attack on Titan, only one member of the team can be seen as well-written. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes has potential, but it seems it refuses to do anything interesting with it. So, we end up with just another forgettable spin-off that fails at almost everything.
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8 Introduces Captain Celebrity—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Makoto/Truth,' Makoto Tsukauchi offers Koichi academic help and visits his penthouse, where she lectures him and Pop on vigilante history. She explains her research into Naruhata's Vigilantes and recruits Koichi's help. Later, she discusses the risks with her brother, Detective Tsukauchi. Koichi impresses Knuckleduster with improved moves, though Pop is irritated by Makoto. Public interviews reveal mixed opinions about the vigilantes. After Makoto's laptop is stolen, Koichi pursues the thief, though Jube and Ichimoku stop him. Makoto uses her Polygraph Quirk on Koichi, which he passes, baffling her. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8 will feature the arrival of a top-ranked American Pro Hero known as Playboy Hero: Captain Celebrity. He is known for his flashy behavior and womanizing reputation. Captain Celebrity will rescue Koichi from danger this episode and will immediately annoy Koichi with his egotistical approach and prioritization of media attention over proper hero conduct. Captain Celebrity will also approach Makoto in a friendly, possibly flirtatious manner, creating further tension with Koichi. As the boy observes the contrast between genuine heroism and celebrity image, new personal and social challenges will begin to surface around the foreign hero's presence. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8, titled 'Major,' is scheduled to premiere in Japan on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 pm JST. Due to global time zone differences, international viewers can expect it around 2 pm GMT / 7 am PT / 10 am ET, though exact times may differ slightly by region. In Japan, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 8 will air on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, and Yomiuri TV, with streaming options including ABEMA, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Internationally, Crunchyroll will provide access with English subtitles. For more updates from the My Hero Academia: Vigilantes anime, stay tuned to Pinkvilla. *The release dates and times provided are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change at the discretion of the creators.
