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UK prosecutors authorise 21 criminal charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate
Internet personality Andrew Tate faces 11 criminal charges in Britain, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday. The CPS said it had authorised the charges against Andrew Tate, which relate to one complainant, before an extradition warrant was issued in 2024 to bring him to Britain from Romania. His brother Tristan Tate faces 10 charges, including rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain, relating to three complainants. The Tates have always denied any wrongdoing. The brothers' representative declined to comment. The CPS said in a statement that the courts in Romania, where the Tates are separately under criminal investigation, ordered their extradition to Britain last year. "However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first," a CPS spokesperson said. The Tates flew to the United States in February after Romanian prosecutors lifted a travel ban, flying back to Romania the following month to fulfil legal obligations. Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer and self-described misogynist, has gained millions of fans by promoting an ultra-masculine lifestyle. He separately faces a civil lawsuit in Britain, which has been brought by four women and is due to go to trial in 2027.
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16 hours ago
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Thames Water Hit With Record $166 Million Fine by Watchdog
UK water provider Thames Water was fined 122.7 million pounds ($165.7 million) by regulator Ofwat after a probe into its wastewater treatment and dividend payments. The water regulator said the probe into how Thames Water was managing its treatment works and wider wastewater network uncovered failings that breached the company's legal obligations and caused an unacceptable impact on the environment and customers. It issued a 104.5 million-pound penalty for breaches of wastewater rules, the largest fine it has ever issued. A separate fine of 18.2 million pounds followed a further investigation relating to the payment of dividends. 'This is the first time Ofwat has used its powers to take enforcement action against a water company where their decision to make dividend payments does not properly reflect the company's delivery performance for customers and the environment,' it said. Thames Water said it would need to assess the cost and timing of the capital investment required, which hasn't been fully funded through existing financial plans. 'Our lenders continue to support our liquidity position and our equity raise process continues,' it said.
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16 hours ago
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Foreign Minister discusses ways to enhance partnership with UNESCO delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji received in his office, Director of the Office of the UNESCO Director-General in Paris Margaux Bergeon-Dars accompanied by the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut and UNESCO Representative in Lebanon, Paolo Fontani, who paid him an acquaintance visit. Ways to strengthen the partnership between Lebanon and the organization were discussed. Margaux Bergeon-Dars confirmed that UNESCO's Beirut office will remain the organization's regional center.
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16 hours ago
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Watch: Emirati Delegation Visits Port, Declares Support for Lebanon
Lebanon's Minister of Public Works Fayez Rasamni stated during a tour with an Emirati delegation at the Port of Beirut that "we have many projects as a government and are exploring the development of ports and capabilities, and Lebanon is home to a wealth of talent, creativity, and innovation." He added, "The UAE is like our second home, we are learning from them, and all we need now is to restore trust in Lebanon." For his part, the Emirati envoy affirmed the UAE's continued support for Lebanon, saying, "We are keen to provide Lebanon with everything it wishes from the United Arab Emirates." Watch the attached video for the full statement.
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Watch: UNIFIL Blocked from Entering Town
The National News Agency reported that a confrontation occurred before noon today between an armored UNIFIL patrol and several local residents in Yater, in the Bint Jbeil district, following the patrol's entry into one of the town's neighborhoods. The situation escalated to the point where UNIFIL soldiers brandished their weapons towards the residents. In response, a Lebanese Army unit was dispatched to the scene to resolve the incident in coordination with the UNIFIL liaison.
