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Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Three disgraced former submarine captains stripped of their OBEs by King over sex & bullying scandals
All three were commanders and led crews of more than 130 ORDER OF DAS BOOT Three disgraced former submarine captains stripped of their OBEs by King over sex & bullying scandals Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THREE disgraced former submarine captains have been stripped of their OBEs by the King. Top brass urged ministers to withdraw the prestigious gongs from the trio over sex and bullying scandals. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up One had made an X-rated film on HMS Victorious and a second, nominated for an OBE during his misconduct probe, licked a female officer's ear, blew on her neck and punched her on HMS Vigilant. Both vessels carry nuclear missiles. The third was found guilty of bullying on nuclear-powered attack sub HMS Trenchant. All three were commanders — James Bond's rank — and led crews of more than 130. read more on royal navy PORN LOCKDOWN Fresh Navy sex scandal as major base 'locked down' over revenge porn claims The Navy asked the Cabinet Office Forfeiture Committee to strip the men of their awards and King Charles gave final approval. It comes after former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key had vowed to stamp out intolerable behaviour in the service. But he was suspended last month over an alleged affair with a subordinate and could lose his knighthood or CBE. A Defence source said: 'It used to be understood that you'd lose your honour if you went to jail, but this is different. "These guys are guilty of serious misconduct, but they aren't convicted criminals. "It feels like the forfeiture bar has been lowered.' Breaking the Oath: Affair and corruption in the police force A Navy spokesman said: 'Any allegations of unacceptable behaviour are thoroughly investigated, and those found guilty will face serious consequences.' Only eight other Armed Forces' members have forfeited honours this century, all after criminal convictions. They include at least five paedophiles. 1 First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key, who was suspended last month over an alleged affair with a subordinate Credit: Getty Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Axios
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Savage X Fenty doubles down on inclusion, even as others pull back
For Savage X Fenty, the lingerie line founded by Rihanna, DEI is at the center of all that they do, chief marketing officer Vanessa Wallace said at a recent Axios event in Cannes. Why it matters: As many brands quietly retreat from diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, Savage X Fenty is leaning in, building its identity and commercial strategy around its brand values. What she's saying: "From the beginning, Rihanna has stood for inclusivity," Wallace said. "Savage X Fenty redefined what inclusive looks like in lingerie. We always say: it's not the size that defines you — it's your confidence." Zoom in: The brand's Valentine's Day campaign, Love Your Way, exemplified that ethos by spotlighting different forms of love — self-love, romantic love, sisterhood and friendship. "It wasn't about being disruptive," Wallace said. "It was about being true to who we are and giving people the power to define love for themselves." The intrigue: Because the company's values are so embedded and understood by its consumer base, there was very little pushback to the campaign, says Wallace. "The community applauded it," she says. "When I'm scrolling TikTok or reading comments, it's clear people recognized what we were doing. We're just showing up authentically — and always trying to elevate voices that aren't often heard." Zoom in: While "The Navy," Rihanna's fan base, remains central, the brand is also growing into mainstream retail. Savage X Fenty can now be found in Nordstrom in the U.S., Galeries Lafayette in France, and Selfridges in the U.K. "It's our chance to meet the girl next door," Wallace said. What to watch: Expect more creative collaborations and a push into sports.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Navy recovers body of Tanzanian cadet, search continues for Yemeni students
Kochi/Kannur: The Indian Navy recovered the body of the international trainee who went missing in the Kochi backwaters. The body was recovered from a spot between the North jetty and Venduruthy bridge in the early hours of Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Navy said in a statement that the deceased trainee, identified as Cadet Abdul Ibrahim Salehe from Tanzania, accidentally fell in the Ernakulam Channel on Sunday. Extensive search operations were undertaken by the Naval diving teams and helicopter to locate the body. He was in Kochi while en route Tanzania, on leave from the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, the statement said. It added that the required formalities to repatriate the body back to Dar es Salaam are being progressed. The Indian Navy offers deepest condolences on the unfortunate demise of the international trainee, the statement said. The cadet was undergoing training at the INA and reached Kochi and he was reportedly engaging in recreational activities near the Venduruthy bridge when the accident occurred. Apart from the Navy, Coast Guard, Fire Force and coastal police conducted rescue operations. Harbour police have registered a case and begun an investigation. Yemeni students still missing Meanwhile, the two Yemeni students who went missing in the sea after being swept away by waves at Valappu Beach at Elankunnapuzha were still to be traced. They were part of a group of nine foreign national students from Rathinam Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Fort Kochi coastal police said that the Indian Navy and coastal police held searches but they couldn't be located. The two students went missing after venturing into the sea to take a bath on Monday noon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The missing students have been identified as Abdul Salam, 21, and Jibran, 22. Coastal police said the rest of the group was halting in the area as the search was progressing. Youths missing in sea in Kannur: One body recovered, search ops continue Body of one of the two youths who went missing after being swept away at Meenakunnu beach near Azhikode in Kannur was recovered on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Ganesh Nambiar, 28, of Ananda Mulayam House, Kodolipram, Pattanur of Kannur. The other youth, Prineesh, 27, of Vellora House, Valiyannur Varam, remains untraced. Search is continuing for him. The body of Ganesh was found floating in the sea near Neerkadavu in the morning and it was recovered with the help of local fishermen. Coastal police, fire and rescue officials and local fishermen jointly conducted the search operations. The duo went missing on Monday evening while they were swimming in the sea.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Russian warship lurking near Outer Hebrides spying on Britain's missile defences caught by Navy
A RUSSIAN warship was caught by the Navy spying on Britain's missile defences. It was found lurking near the Outer Hebrides during Nato live fire tests on shooting down a Russian-style missile. Advertisement 4 Russian spy ship Yuri Ivanov is tracked by the Navy Credit: Royal Navy 4 HMS Hurworth shadowing warship Stoikiy in the Channel Credit: Royal Navy 4 HMS Hurworth and a helicopter during the alert Credit: Royal Navy The Yuri Ivanov, a so-called Russian research ship, was trying to watch the exercise, known as Formidable Shield. The drills involved HMS Dragon, one of the The Navy hailed the test a 'huge moment' as the Sea Viper obliterated the incoming missile. Moments after the war games finished, HMS Dragon was ordered to hunt down Vladimir Putin's spy ship. Advertisement READ MORE ON RUSSIAN SPIES The Navy said: 'HMS Dragon launched her Merlin helicopter to collect information until the Yuri Ivanov headed north towards its Arctic home.' Separately two Navy minehunters, HMS Ledbury and HMS Hurworth, were scrambled in Lieutenant Commander James Bradshaw, captain of HMS Hurworth, said: 'This was all in a day's work for the ship's company.' 4 The Navy ordered one of its vessels to hunt down Vladimir Putin's spy ship Credit: Alamy Advertisement Incredible moment a Royal Navy warship destroys a supersonic missile off Scots coast
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Heart Lamp' shines at Int'l Booker: First Kannada title and 1st short story collection to win prize
Kannada writer, lawyer, and activist Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi on Wednesday scripted history by winning the International Booker Prize for 'Heart Lamp', the first Kannada title and the first-ever collection of short stories to be awarded the 50,000 pounds (about Rs 58 lakh) prize. "This moment feels like a thousand fireflies lighting up a single sky - brief, brilliant, and utterly collective," said Mushtaq after receiving the award. The award was announced by bestselling Booker Prize-longlisted author Max Porter in his role as chair of the five-member voting panel, at a ceremony at London's Tate Modern. Hailing 'Heart Lamp' as "something genuinely new for English readers", Porter termed it a "radical translation which ruffles language, to create new textures in a plurality of Englishes. It challenges and expands our understanding of translation". Bhasthi is the first Indian translator - and ninth female translator - to win the prize since it took on its current form in 2016. Mushtaq is the sixth female author to be awarded the prize since then. It is the second time an Indian language book has won the International Booker Prize after Geetanjali Shree's 'Tomb of Sand', translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell, won the award in 2022. Mushtaq's collection of 12 short stories, translated from Kannada into English by Bhasthi, chronicles the everyday lives of women in patriarchal communities in southern India. In her acceptance speech, Mushtaq said it was an affirmation that "we as individuals and as a global community can thrive when we embrace diversity, celebrate our differences and uplift one another." The tales in 'Heart Lamp' were written over 30 years, from 1990 to 2023. agencies Navy stitches past with present to sail into future The Navy commissioned INSV Kaundinya , a 20m-long sailing yacht based on a 5th-century fresco at the Ajanta caves , at the Karwar naval base on Wednesday. The wooden ship , stitched together entirely by hand in Goa, will embark on a transoceanic voyage along the ancient trade route from Gujarat to Oman, scheduled for later this year. Naval officials said if the first voyage is successful, the yacht will then sail from Odisha to Indonesia later. The induction of this wooden vessel comes 40 years after the Navy decommissioned INS Bhatkal, its last wooden-hulled minesweeper. "We knew that these stitched ships were used to cross the ocean from very ancient times. We know that Indians were sailing the oceans from the bronze age, from the Harappan period. There's enough evidence of Indians crossing from the ports of Gujarat to Oman and Bahrain and going all the way to Mesopotamia," said Sanjeev Sanyal, PM's economic advisory council member, who initiated the whole project. "The problem is that there are no records of exactly what sea-going ships during the Harappan period looked like. There are some texts, like the 'Yukti Kalpa Taru', which we used. We used some testimonies of ancient travellers from other countries who came to Indian Ocean," said Sanyal. With no detailed blueprints available, multiple stakeholders put their heads together to get INSV Kaundinya to sail. "From Sanyal's vision to Malayali shipwright Babu Sankaran's skill, and from the Navy's oversight to the Goan shipyard Hodi Innovations' determination, the stitched ship replica is a model for successful collaborations," said Commodore Srikant Kesnur (retd). INSV Kaundinya is named after India's first known mariner who, according to legend, established the Fuhan dynasty after marrying a Naga princess. "Kaundinya is not mentioned in Indian records, but we know of him from records of Cambodia and Vietnam. We can only guess where he came from, but just as a hint, there is still a gotra called Kaundinya that lives along the Odisha-Andhra coast, and it is possible that Kaundinya is actually not his first name but his gotra name," said Sanyal.
