Read our Privacy noticeA suspect in the assassination of conservative activist and close Trump ally Charlie Kirk has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, Utah Gov. Kirk, 31, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in the neck during an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. Robinson was not a student at the Utah Valley University, where the shooting happened. “He was living, and had lived for a long time, with his family in Washington County,” Cox said. Neighbors told The Times that the Robinson family attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a Mormon church.

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Live Eventsas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelThe House of Lords International Agreements Committee has opened an inquiry this week into the impacts and implications of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement ( FTA ), concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Britain in July.The cross-party panel, which includes British Indian Conservative peer Baroness Sandy Verma, is seeking evidence from experts and stakeholders as part of the parliamentary process before the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) can come into effect.With a target to double bilateral trade to USD 120 billion by 2030, the CETA has been pitched by the Prime Minister Keir Starmer-led government as a "landmark agreement" that will increase trade by 25.5 billion pounds and UK GDP by 4.8 billion pounds annually in the long run. "As we undertake a new programme of evidence gathering, covering the terms of the FTA, its potential benefits and disadvantages, and provisions for key UK sectors, among other issues, we encourage anyone with experience or expertise in this area to come forward and share their views with the full knowledge that they will have value and are welcome," said Lord Peter Goldsmith, chair of the International Agreements Committee.It comes as Starmer prepares for his first visit to India as UK PM next month, when he is set to join Modi at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) scheduled for October 7-9.The House of Lords committee is seeking evidence on a set of specific aspects including: the potential benefits and risks of the FTA for the UK; how the agreement will affect sectors across the whole of the UK; the impact on consumers in the UK; the broader economic, social, and environmental impacts of the agreement; interaction with the UK's trade and industrial strategies; the implications for the UK-India relationship; and the wider geopolitical context of the agreement.The deadline for the public call for submissions in writing is October 14, with the committee highlighting that it is keen to hear from a diverse range of individuals and organisations.In the following stage, a select group of individuals and trade representatives will be invited to give oral evidence on a tailored set of topics before the committee.The House of Lords International Agreements Committee is tasked with scrutinising all of the country's treaties that are laid before Parliament under the terms of the UK's Constitutional Reform and Governance Act. Its inquiries result in the publication of a report to be tabled in Parliament as part of the ratification process.

The Oxford Union has condemned comments made by its incoming president appearing to celebrate the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Student George Abaraonye posted on social media after news of the shooting broke, seeming to welcome the attack, according to media reports. Mr Abaraonye had taken part in a discussion with Kirk at the university debating society in May, in which the pair expressed opposing views on masculinity. The BBC has contacted Mr Abaraonye for a response. He reportedly told the Times, external that he had "reacted impulsively" and quickly deleted the comments, as they did not reflect his values.

Ukrainian President thanks Japan, UK for renewed sanctions against RussiaUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelesnkyy on Friday thanked the UK and Japan for the sanctions against companies of the "Russian military-industrial complex. Japan has joined the lowered price cap on Russian oil at the level of $47.60. I also thank Japan for the sanctions against companies of the Russian military-industrial complex. ""I thank the United Kingdom for the new sanctions package announced in Kyiv. An unspecified number of entries were deleted for technical reasons, as per EuroNews.

By CLAUDIA CIOBANU, Associated PressWARSAW, Poland (AP) — France said it’s deploying fighter jets to Poland and Britain announced fresh sanctions on Russia’s oil revenues and war machine Friday as European countries took steps to deter Moscow’s aggression after an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday, prompting NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down and underlining long-held concerns about Russia’s three-year war in neighboring Ukraine expanding. The new sanctions announced by Britain on Friday included bans on 70 vessels that the U.K. says are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil in defiance of sanctions already in place. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen pledged expanded cooperation between the Danish and Ukrainian defense industries. A U.N. Security Council meeting called by Poland will begin later Friday to discuss the Russian drone incursions.

As a child, I remember coming out of school and heading with my friends to the playground. Even as my disability progressed and I became a wheelchair user, I didn’t think too much about playgrounds, as it wasn’t somewhere I frequented. Being new to playgrounds, I sat for hours looking through catalogues of play equipment, making sure we had something for everyone. From wheelchair accessible roundabouts, to communication boards to trampolines that accommodate wheelchair users, basket swings, to sensory items for those who are neurodivergent, the list goes on. Why is this not automatic, and I don’t mean one roundabout in a park which can accommodate a wheelchair, I mean every park to accommodate every child, no matter their ability.

AUTHORITIES have celebrated another win against illegal streaming after shutting down a popular platform visited by more than 123 million times. The site showed major football games including Premier League matches, Series A, La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 on the cheap. It comes as telly bosses warn that illegal streaming is costing the industry "hundreds of millions of dollars". The latest sting saw the world's biggest streaming network visited 1.6 billion times shut down. "With the start of the Italian football season, I commend the team for the timely takedown of this notorious operation."

The British government is preparing a new welfare crackdown to get citizens back into work, with official data showing that nearly half a million young people are receiving disability benefits, according to The Times newspaper. Thirty-seven percent of universal credit recipients receive it for health reasons. Government sources quoted by the newspaper said McFadden's appointment was a sign that the prime minister, Keir Starmer He realized he couldn't give up on welfare reform. According to projections, spending on sickness benefits will exceed £100 billion (over €115 billion) by the end of the decade. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram

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The British government has fiercely defended its decision to ban a pro-Palestinian group under a decades-old terrorism statute, a designation reserved mainly for Islamic militants and neo-Nazis. The rationale to outlaw the group, Palestine Action, was based on “clear advice and intelligence” after an “escalating campaign involving intimidation and sustained criminal damage,” Dan Jarvis, the security minister, said on Monday. Activists from the group have vandalized weapon factories and military equipment. But an intelligence assessment that helped shape the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action undercuts some officials’ broad claims about why it named the group a terrorist organization. A declassified version of the report obtained by The New York Times said a “majority of the group’s activity would not be classified as terrorism” under Britain’s legal definition.

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The bosses are said to be part of a delegation of US executives set to visit Britain, with the tech spending pledge expected to be one of a raft of UK investment announcements by American firms during Mr Trump’s stay. It is thought the UK Government would supply energy for the data centres project, with OpenAI offering access to its AI tools and Nvidia the chips used to power AI models. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled an action plan in January to make the UK an AI “superpower” by expanding use of the technology. In July, OpenAI announced a strategic tie-up with the Government to look at the UK’s infrastructure needs as part of a raft of areas to collaborate on. The memorandum of understanding will look at options to accelerate the UK’s adoption of AI.

SynopsisUK student visa applications experienced a dip in August, influenced by new immigration policies impacting international recruitment and straining university finances. Applications decreased by 1.5% compared to last year and 18% from 2023. Tougher visa rules, a proposed levy on international tuition, and stricter visa issuance are contributing to the uncertainty for both students and universities.

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