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‘I shot him’: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing United Healthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione has confessed to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. He has entered a guilty plea for federal stalking charges in connection to the incident. This plea addresses one of two criminal cases targeting Mangione, while he is still preparing for a state murder trial set for September. During the

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GCC expansion to drive next wave of office demand beyond tier-I cities: Report

The rise of Global Capability Centres is reshaping the demand for office spaces, reaching beyond major metropolitan areas. With plans to create additional centres and job opportunities by 2031, these facilities are increasingly opting for larger, more advanced spaces. As emerging cities present lower costs and a skilled workforce, their expansion hinges on effective policies

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Brunei Sultan strips daughter-in-law of royal title over ‘unbecoming conduct’

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei has stripped daughter-in-law Pengiran Raabi’atul Adawiyyah of her royal title over conduct deemed “unbecoming” of a royal spouse. The palace said her actions tarnished the monarchy’s reputation and showed disrespect towards the Sultan. Raabi’atul remains married to Prince Abdul Malik, with no divorce announced, while their four daughters retain their

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President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards

President Droupadi Murmu has approved a total of seventy-eight gallantry awards, including nine Kirti Chakras and nineteen Shaurya Chakras, recognizing the exceptional bravery of defence personnel and central armed police forces. Many of these awards are awarded posthumously. This recognition underscores the remarkable commitment and courage displayed by individuals across the Army, Navy, and Air

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Male redback spiders somersault directly towards a female’s fangs during mating

Recent research uncovers that a singular genetic region governs the intricate somersaulting behavior of male redback spiders during mating rituals. This fascinating behavior, crucial for reproduction, is inherited through the X chromosome. Experimental hybrids indicate that this somersault characteristic is not only recessive but also X-linked. Conversely, abdominal narrowing seems influenced by a combination of

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The UK’s ‘PM-in-waiting’ just beat a guy wearing a trash can

Farcical by-election victory for ‘PM-in-waiting’ Nigel Farage epitomises Britain’s post-Brexit funk.

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