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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Why authorities in Qatar are warning people to stay away from unidentified objects
Qatar 's Ministries of Defence and Interior have jointly issued a public safety advisory. It urges citizens and residents to report any suspicious fragments or strange objects that may be linked to the interception of Iranian missiles, as reported by Khaleej Times. It comes days after Iran launched a missile attack on the Al Udeid US base in Qatar on Monday, June 23, in retaliation for US attacks on several nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran as part of the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. Also Read: China's first gaming GPU struggles to match 2012 graphics card, yet delivers a strong strategic message by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kate Middleton's Daring Outfit Took Prince William's Breath Away Crowdy Fan Undo The advisory instructs the public to immediately inform authorities if they encounter unknown or suspicious debris in desert areas or coastal regions. This comes in light of potential security risks amid escalating regional conflict. Live Events The ministry also asked the public not to approach or touch such objects. Qatar said that these steps are part of precautionary measures to ensure the safety of all residents and citizens. In response to these exceptional events, Qatar has also announced that all traffic violations issued on the day of the attack would be waived for motorists. Read More: Qatar cancels June 23 traffic fines, the day Iranian missiles targeted Al Udeid Air Base Though Qatar remains geographically distant from the immediate conflict zones, it has taken steps to heighten vigilance in response to the broader regional instability. The country hosts key international military bases and maintains active diplomatic relations with both Western and regional powers. Following the Iranian attack on a US base, President Donald Trump stated that Iran launched 14 missiles at the airbase. Of these, 13 were intercepted, and one was intentionally allowed to fall harmlessly, which he described as 'a very weak response.' In the aftermath of the attack, Qatar summoned the Iranian ambassador to condemn the incident.
Daily Mail
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shocking moment student brands Prince Harry a 'ginger f***' while William visits college
Despite living 5,462 miles apart, Prince William has been dogged by his brother ever since Megxit and a recent visit to meet south coast students was no different, MailOnline can reveal today. The Prince of Wales waved and was cheered wildly as he left Bournemouth and Poole College where the crowd left him in no doubt where they stood on the row between the rival brothers. A new video has emerged online and reveals that one rowdy student took his support for William too far - launching into an expletive-filled rant aimed at Prince Harry that his older brother probably heard through his open car window. The unnamed heckler can be heard yelling: 'Go on Will. I never liked Harry, the ginger f***'. Shocked people around him can be heard taking a sharp intake of breath, one spectator was visibly agog and a male voice, likely to be a teacher, said loudly: 'Don't you dare talk like that. Go inside. That's not on'. One woman said angrily to the sweary-student: 'Oi. Get in there now'. A third voice says: 'That is diabolical' as the convoy containing the future king sweeps away into the Dorset sunshine. William's visit was in the spring but has only just emerged on social media. The abuse aimed at Harry came at a time when he resigned 'in shock' from Sentebale, the African charity he founded in 2006 in memory of his mother Princess Diana. The student called Harry a 'f***' during a trip to Dorset by the Prince of Wales in March where he made a young royal fan's day after he gave her a warm hug. William, 43, embraced young Natasha Gorry as he visited Bournemouth and Poole College - just before the swearing about Harry. He was on his trip to the south of England, where was launching a new partnership between the Homewards programme, which he founded through the Royal Foundation, and Lloyds Banking Group, which aims to deliver homes in the region. Meeting Natasha Gorry, 24, outside the College, the Prince of Wales chatted to the royal fan who appeared starstruck. The future King then reached out to embrace Natasha, after which she seemed overwhelmed with joy. 'Go on, give me a hug. So nice to see you but you've got some lessons to go to now. I'm going to get you in trouble for keeping you out of your lessons now. You've got a free period now? When's lunch break? You've brought the sun out today, it's lovely,' he said. She said afterwards: 'I am so happy. He gave me a hug. I love it. I'm excited. It's my first time. I told him what course I was doing. He's an amazing guy.' William also met people who have experienced homelessness after suffering from mental health struggles. There, he joined CEO of Lloyds Banking Group Charlie Nunn who showed him around the 11-bed housing scheme. He also met with current residents supported by the organisation, who are being encouraged to develop skills that will help them live independently in safe and healthy spaces. Lloyds has pumped £50million into the project, which will go towards small and medium-sized housing providers and charities in areas where Homewards operates. William's solo visit came just a few days after he and the Princess of Wales embarked upon their first joint engagement in over a year after her cancer battle as they visited Pontypridd in Wales in early St David's Day celebrations.
The Independent
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
I'm with Prince William – there's a reason people want pure breeds, not rescue dogs
The Prince and Princess of Wales have apparently committed a heinous crime by allowing their beloved cocker spaniel to have puppies. The royal couple have been decried as 'staggeringly out of touch' – by animal activists Peta, who else? – for the audacity of letting the family dog Orla 'churn out a litter', at a time when animal shelters are overrun with dogs needing forever homes. Orla was gifted to them by the princess's brother James Middleton in 2020 – and a sweet photograph of Prince William, taken by the princess, was this week posted on social media, showing him surrounded by cute puppies, to mark his 43rd birthday. In a statement, Elisa Allen, Peta's vice-president of programmes, said: 'If William is going to lead, he might well take a lesson from King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have chosen to adopt from a shelter rather than contribute to the problem.' The Queen adopted Jack Russell Moley from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home earlier this year – her third Jack Russell rescue dog after Beth in 2011 and Bluebell in 2012. Prince Harry and Meghan also have two rescue dogs: Pula, a black lab, and a beagle called Mamma Mia. While I understand a lot of dogs need rehoming, it's a personal choice to have a pure breed. It's not as if the Waleses are running a puppy farm, so what is the problem? I'm a dog-lover, but adopting a rescue pup is a complete no-no for me. I bought Muggles, our fluffy white pedigree golden retriever, from a licensed Kennel Club breeder in Essex, because I knew it was a safe bet. These breeds are famously good around children. Like the Waleses' pup, Muggles came from a good pedigree family lineage. His mum was called Jacunda Dancing Girl of Rozansam, and his stud-dog dad was Trebettyn Teryrnin To Tanadice. I love them for that – although Muggles's ancestral name, Rozansan Gobi Forth, sounded a bit too Game of Thrones to be used for recall in my local park. I'd looked into rescue dogs, but I had to stop scrolling the 'Meet some of our dogs in our care' section of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home because it broke my heart, and brought out that rescue mentality in me that also gets me into hot water with men. There's a reason people love pure breeds. They don't attack other pets or dogs, chew your furniture in their adult years – or have such chronic behaviourial issues that require warnings on shelter websites, such as 'no kids', 'ideal location away from inner city' and 'problematic behaviours towards his owners in all of his previous homes'. I'm a single mum with two small children, and the last thing I need in my life is a dog suffering from past trauma. I didn't want to hire a costly behavioural therapist so I could relax in my own home or when out with him in public, to be constantly wiping up nervous puddles, or to find myself tip-toeing around a sensitive dog hoping not to trigger a full-on episode. I don't mean to put anybody off getting a rescue dog; it is truly an admirable thing to do and there are tons of gentle ones. I just wish I was in a position to give them all the happy endings they deserve. But I've had a couple of hideous near-misses with them. Muggles has been bitten by a rescue who would not let go, as though it had lockjaw. Then there was the time I nearly collapsed with exhaustion trying to catch a friend's rescue dog on Wormwood Scrubs in west London after it was startled. When a neighbour pleaded to get me to adopt her maltipoo because it didn't like men, I declined. Of course, any dog can have behavioural problems, not just rescue dogs who've had a tough upbringing. Muggles is no angel – he rips open black bags for food, and once devoured my daughter's Peppa Pig birthday cake when it was left on a low shelf (lesson learned). But despite a family member banging on about how he'd be jealous when my kids were born and would maul them to death, I knew I could trust him around them. My greatest regret is that Muggles never had puppies; he would have made a great dad. Thanks to William and Kate, I'm now obsessed with getting a new golden retriever puppy, who my children want to call Bubbles. The only thing that is stopping me is the cost of adding the puppy to my Pet Plan policy. With an elderly dog – Muggles is 11 – it's gone through the roof. But one thing is for sure, it won't be a rescue mutt.
Leader Live
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham school wins environmental award for global impact
Ysgol Clywedog received the Climate Cymru Earthshot Prize for their work in Nature and Restoration at a ceremony hosted by Keep Wales Tidy. The award recognised the school's S.E.R.V.E. (Select, Educate, Restore, Get Vocal, Enjoy) project, a cross-border collaboration with a Bangladeshi school based in the United Arab Emirates. Nick Brown, head of earth sciences, said: "This project shows the power of young people working together across borders for the planet. "It's a simple idea, brilliantly executed, and with the potential to create real, lasting change." The S.E.R.V.E. project calls on every school worldwide to plant an area the size of a tennis court with native vegetation. Students lead the planting and maintenance of these green spaces, creating a global network of schools restoring nature on their own grounds, one plot at a time. First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan presented the prize at the ceremony, which featured a video message from Prince William. Prince William praised the students' commitment to restoring nature and inspiring global change. The project was commended for its scalability, student-led approach, and international cooperation. Students from both schools regularly exchanged ideas and ecological observations, blending environmental action with cross-cultural learning. Ysgol Clywedog have received the Climate Cymru Earthshot Prize (Image: Ysgol Clywedog) The award organisers described the project as a perfect reflection of Climate Cymru's mission to empower communities—and especially young people—to take meaningful climate action. For Ysgol Clywedog and its international partners, the recognition is only the beginning. READ MORE: Texas' Sharleen Spiteri pays tribute to Mike Peters during Llangollen Show The project video has also been shortlisted for a National Conservation Education Award at Chester Zoo in July. Zac, a student and member of the Welsh Youth Parliament, said: "Winning is incredible. "But even more exciting is the idea that we're helping start something bigger than all of us. "We have seen the difference we can make locally, now let's see that replicated globally."
Sky News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News
Prince William has had a lot to say this week - but is anyone listening?
Prince William has had a lot to say this week, attending three events about the environment as part of London Climate Action Week and giving three speeches. But I wouldn't be surprised if you haven't really heard what he had to say. The eyes of the world have, understandably, been elsewhere. Conflict, not the climate crisis, has been the primary focus of world leaders and continues to be - a problem you could say for William and all those trying to whip up momentum ahead of COP30 in Brazil, with only four months to go until the UN's climate conference in November. It was William and his team who specifically convened a meeting at St James's Palace on Thursday with the Brazilian ministers in charge of the summit and indigenous leaders from other parts of the world. With Ed Miliband, the secretary of state for energy security and net zero, just a few seats away, William made a call to action, saying: "We've made bold commitments: to halt deforestation, restore ecosystems, and protect 30% of land, sea, and water by 2030. "But these goals will remain out of reach unless we move from promises to action - grounded in respect, equity, and shared responsibility. "Looking ahead to COP30 in Belem and beyond, we must act with greater ambition and deeper collaboration. This is a moment for courage." When I put it to a palace source that maybe it all feels a bit futile in the current climate, with attentions firmly elsewhere, I was told there is "no change in course" - the prince always has and will continue "to use his platform to spotlight the need to restore the planet". 1:16 In the past, we've been more used to his father being more vocal. The King's involvement in London Climate Week was more fleeting, albeit involving a handshake with a giant gorilla puppet, and a discussion with the Brazil delegation in which he hinted that he would love to attend the summit in November, saying: "It's fitting it all in." Attendance by either the King or the Prince of Wales hasn't been confirmed yet, although it's looking likely William will go. He told one person this week: "I'll be in the area", with his Earthshot Prize being held in Rio in the days running up to the climate conference. But in the coming months, we do now know that father and son will be meeting with one key player, who has certainly voiced very different views on the severity of the climate crisis. 0:56 This week, it was confirmed that Donald Trump's full state visit to the UK will go ahead later this year, likely in September. His potentially disruptive presence when it came to the climate debate was hinted at on Tuesday, in front of Prince William, during a speech by former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg. Mr Bloomberg, a global adviser to Earthshot Prize, said: "There's a good reason to be optimistic, lots of problems around the world, America has not been doing its share lately to make things better, I don't think. Nevertheless, I'm very optimistic about the future." The King and Prince William have worked in this environmental sphere long enough to weather the frustrations of other distractions, a lack of interest or momentum. I'll never forget in 2015 ahead of COP21, when Islamic State and Syria were dominating the news agenda, Prince Charles told me very firmly that of course there was a link between the civil war in Syria and climate change. He said there was "very good evidence indeed that one of the major reasons for this horror in Syria was a drought that lasted for about five or six years, which meant that huge numbers of people in the end had to leave the land". "It's only in the last few years that the Pentagon have actually started to pay attention to this," he added at the time. "I mean, it has a huge impact on what is happening." But as a family, they know how much their global profile and ability to get people in the room can help attract attention that others simply can't. It's easy to be sniffy about that convening power, but as one delegate at an Earthshot event put it, they have an ability to "bring people together not around politics but purpose". And in a currently noisy, fractured world, it feels like that is needed more than ever.
