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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Azalina: NFA classification doesn't mean game over for Faisal Halim acid attack case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The investigation into the acid attack on national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim could be reopened should new evidence emerge, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said In a written parliamentary reply, the minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) said the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has confirmed this despite classifying the case as needing 'no further action' (NFA). She explained that while police had opened an investigation paper into the incident, the AGC found insufficient evidence at present to proceed with prosecution after reviewing all submissions. 'Criminal cases, unlike civil cases, are not subject to any limitation period. Therefore, should new developments arise in the future, further investigation and review of this case may still be carried out,' Azalina's reply stated. On May 5 last year, the 27-year-old Faisal was the victim of an acid attack by an unidentified individual at a shopping mall in Petaling Jaya. He suffered fourth-degree burns on several parts of his body and was placed in the intensive care unit (ICU) for 10 days. Responding to the NFA decision, Faisal expressed disappointment but said he was leaving the matter entirely in the hands of the authorities to decide whether to pursue the case further.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Harry's a different person with her' insists Shakira's mum as she breaks silence on Love Island villa visit
SHAKIRA Khan's mum has insisted that Harry Cooksley is a 'different person' with her daughter, as she broke her silence on her Love Island visit. Love Island's iconic Meet the Family segment returned, and Harry had to face Shakira's family, and it's clear her mum has her reservations about the footballer. 5 5 5 Shakira opened up to her family about her self-professed inexplicable feelings towards Harry. 'I adore him and I really wish I didn't, that's the problem. It would be easier if I hated him, but I don't," she tells her mum and sister. Her mum Sukina replies: 'What I will say, with him, he can prove himself to you before he has to prove himself to me.' Love Island fans also watched as Harry walked over to the Firepit ready to say hello and Shakira's mum refused to stand up. 'We're not hugging Harry,' Sukina tells him definitively. But it appears she's warmed to him since leaving the villa, as she shared her experience in a TikTok video. Shakira's mum Sukina said: 'It's becoming apparent that there are genuine feelings there. 'I do think that Harry is a different person with Shakira, always. It's not that he gets boring or quietens down - because I'm pretty sure they have a laugh together. 'But he does bring out a deeper and more intense side of him. I do empathise with Helena. You didn't see it but I did speak to Helena and I did express that I hope she's ok. 'We'll just see, let's watch this space.' Sukina also defended her decision not to hug Harry when meeting him. During her time on the show, she slammed Harry for the way he ended things with Helena: 'I think the whole of the UK is [surprised]. I'm sorry, but we thought it was 'undeniable' Harry.' The Meet the Family segment sees Islanders reunited with their family members and friends inside the villa, and has long been a staple of the series. It often delivers emotional reunions and candid chats, with some families raising concerns or giving their blessing to the couples ahead of the show's conclusion. 5 5
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Footballer, 27, found dead in bath days after stopping medication
A 'fit and healthy' footballer was found dead in her bath days after she stopped taking medication for epilepsy, an inquest has heard. Emily Wilcock, who played for Bury Football Club's Women Green team, died on August 21, 2023 at the age of 27. Her partner, with whom she was planning start a family, found her unresponsive in the bath at their home in Earls Close, Radcliffe. However, post-mortem examinations did not find evidence to conclude that Emily had drowned. Instead, senior coroner Joanne Kearsley, who described the case as 'very unusual and very rare', concluded that Emily died from 'natural causes' linked to epilepsy. READ MORE: 'I'm not convinced you really understand how inappropriate this was and I don't think you feel sorry about it' READ MORE: 'Amazing' RAF technician, 20, died on deployment months after devastating loss The conclusion came after Rochdale Coroner's Court heard on Monday (July 28) that Emily had stopped taking medication days earlier. Sign up to the MEN Court newsletter here The 27-year-old from Bury had been taking a 'minimal' dose of anti-epilepsy medication Lamotrigine since 2016 when her twin brother found her foaming at the mouth after sunbathing at their home before she had another suspected seizure in September of that year. She later experienced what her mum described as 'blackouts' which would be over 'within seconds'. However, despite experiencing these episodes of fainting, the inquest heard that her doctor had doubts over whether her initial diagnosis of epilepsy was correct. Sophie came off Lamotrigine in July 2023 having first discussed her medication and its impact on pregnancy with her doctor in January. Dr Nazar Sharaf, a consultant neurologist at the Northern Care Alliance, told the inquest that Emily's 'minimal' dose of Lamotrigine - which was just 50mg a day - was so small that she could stop taking the medication immediately without weaning herself off it. Within days of her coming off the medication, Emily, who was described by her sister as 'fit and healthy', was found dead in her bath. Her partner James discovered her in the bath after he returned home from work, called 999 and performed CPR on her, but to no avail. Dr Emil Salmo, a consultant pathologist based at the Royal Oldham Hospital, told the inquest that evidence of tongue biting and 'clenching of the jaw' was found during the post-mortem, but there was no evidence of 'trauma' during these examinations. He explained that Emily's lungs were 'slightly above normal' in size but said that this was not enough to conclude that she drowned. Dr Daniel du Plessis, a consultant neuropathologist, told the inquest that, after investigating other possible causes of death, including issues with her heart, but failing to obtain any positive results, he concluded that Emily died by Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Ms Kearsley, who is the senior coroner for the Manchester North district, accepted his conclusion which he said was on a 'knife edge'. She explained that she may have reached a different conclusion had Emily stopped taking her medication a year before she died. But she told the family that, despite the timing 'tipping the balance', she could not say whether Emily's death could have been prevented had she continued taking the medication. She said: "My conclusion is that Emily died as a result of natural causes. There was nothing unnatural about her death." Addressing Emily's partner, she said: "I can see how missed she is and I know how difficult that night must have been for you. "Go and remember Emily as she was and all the good things about her." Paying tribute to Emily, her sister Sophie Wilcock, said: "She was my little sister. She was very sporty - she played football. "I was always the talkative one growing up, but she was very, very protective and willing to speak out, especially when I do things wrong. "She was so loving. So many people loved her." Following her death, Bury Football Club also paid tribute to Emily. In a statement posted on their website, the club said: "Everyone who knew Emily will know she was such a lovely person with a great personality and always had a big smile on her face."
National Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Alice Sondergaard crowned new 'sexiest footballer'
Move over Alisha Lehmann, there's a new 'sexiest footballer,' according to fans on social media. Article content Alice Sondergaard, a Swedish striker, transferred to Genoa of Serie A earlier in July and posed for photos that Genoa posted to its Instagram page. Article content Article content The reaction was enthusiastic, with supporters saying Sondergaard has replaced Lehmann, a Swiss forward who plays for new Genoa rival Juventus (Genoa was recently promoted to Serie A). Article content She has some work to do to catch up to Lehmann in terms of online popularity, though. Lehmann has nearly 17 million followers on Instagram and 12 million on TikTok. She has been on and off with Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz since 2021 and previously dated Swiss national team teammate Ramona Bachmann. Article content Article content
Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Football fans declare Swedish striker the new 'world's sexiest footballer', taking over from Alisha Lehmann, as she signs for Serie A club
Supporters have flocked to declare the world's newest 'sexiest footballer' after a Serie A club announced her as their newest arrival on social media. Swedish striker Alice Sondergaard completed her move to Genoa earlier this month and posed for a series of striking photos posted on the club's Instagram page. Sondergaard has already made waves at the top level, having received her first call-up for her country at the tender age of 15. She will now look to keep Genoa in the Italian top-flight after they were promoted to the division for the very first time. Blessed with an eye for goal, Sondergaard was crucial to Bologna's superb campaign last time out, a club which fought Genoa for a spot in the top-flight until the bitter end. She previously played for Verona, also in Italy, and scored plenty of goals in Serie B. But her latest high-profile move has seen her thrust into the spotlight again and supporters were quick to focus on her beauty, even placing her on a pedestal above glamorous Juventus and Switzerland superstar Alisha Lehmann. Supporters flocked to declare Alice Sondergaard as the world's newest 'sexiest footballer' Sondergaard completed her move to Genoa in Serie A and posed for a series of photos Social media users left a series of cheeky comments under the post announcing her arrival Sondergaard may have taken the accolade from Juventus and Switzerland's Alisha Lehmann 'It's official, the most beautiful footballer alive,' said one Instagram user. Another cheekily added: 'Always been a fan of Genoa.' A third then said: 'They got me on the women's team this year.' Meanwhile, a fourth posted: 'Subscription right away.' Until seemingly being dethroned by Swedish sensation Sondergaard, Lehmann had been dubbed the world's sexiest footballer. Lehmann, who used to date Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, is Switzerland's most famous player, boasting 16.7million followers on Instagram and 12m on TikTok. The duo first began dating back in 2021, before they broke up a year later and rekindled at the start of 2024. However, they reportedly then split again. She was given her own bodyguard at the Women's Euros this summer due to her significant popularity. Lehmann is often the target for autographs or selfies.
