England v Afghanistan should go ahead - culture secretary
Friday, 10 January 2025 England's men's cricket team should play against Afghanistan, despite calls for a boycott in response to the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says.
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Thomas Tuchel says he “felt tension and pressure on the shoulders” of the England players at last summer’s European Championship and hopes to “turn this around” ahead of his first games as the team’s new manager. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thomas Tuchel says his England team's playing style should reflect the intensity and physicality of the Premier League. The England manager says "just a little step" is needed for the team to win silverware. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thomas Tuchel has defended criticism of him spending time in Germany after his appointment as England boss, saying he was there to see his children. The England manager adds that he and his backroom staff attended almost 25 live matches ahead of his team selections for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Afghan taekwondo champion Marzia Hamidi speaks out about the Afghan cricket team’s ties to the Taliban, the death threats she received after calling for a boycott, and the struggles of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. She shares her journey of fleeing Afghanistan, living under police protection in Paris, and why she refuses to stay silent. Watch this powerful interview!
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A horrific car ramming incident in Munich has left at least 28 people injured, including children, after a vehicle plowed into a crowd during a Verdi trade union demonstration. Authorities have identified the suspect as a 24-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker with a prior criminal record involving theft and drug offenses. Bavarian Governor Markus Söder has labeled the incident a "suspected attack," though investigations are still ongoing. The suspect reportedly accelerated toward police vehicles before striking the crowd. Was this a deliberate act of terror? Stay tuned for the latest updates.
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Police say the suspect is a 24-year-old Afghanistan national who has been apprehended at the scene of the incident, which the authorities believe was intentional.
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Lisa Nandy says there is a "culture of silence" in the TV industry and a "power imbalance" between executives and those starting out in their careers. Her comments come after an ITV News investigation found more than 40 people claimed to have witnessed or experienced inappropriate behaviour from TV chef Gino D'Acampo. The culture secretary adds the government is backing CIISA, a new initiative for victims to report abuse and for investigations to take place. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The culture secretary says it is "devastating" that many young people do not have the skills required to work in creative industries. Lisa Nandy has announced the launch of the Arts Everywhere Fund, which will invest more than £270 million in creative industries. She adds that over the last "decade and a half", the government has "recklessly cut funding to things that grow our economy and create good jobs and growth". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Lisa Nandy says Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "legitimate leader", rejecting US president Donald Trump's description of the Ukrainian president as a "dictator". The culture secretary also warns "there can be no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine" - after Kyiv was excluded from US-Russia talks in Riyadh aimed at negotiating an end to the war. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
India slams West as Jaishankar criticizes global double standards on Kashmir, interventions, and UN reform. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, he accused the West of rebranding invasions as disputes and questioned the inconsistent stance on the Taliban. He cited historical interference by UK, USA, and allies in Kashmir and urged fairness in global governance. Jaishankar also backed a stronger, reformed UN for equitable international order.
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A devastating suicide bombing rocked a madrassa in Akora Khattak, Pakistan, killing prominent pro-Taliban cleric Hamidul Haq and four others just days before Ramadan. The explosion, which injured dozens, sent shockwaves across the region, raising concerns over rising violence. Haq, the son of the influential Maulana Samiul Haq, was a key figure in the Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI) party and oversaw the Jamia Haqqania seminary, known for educating many Afghan Taliban leaders. Authorities are investigating the attack, but no group has claimed responsibility yet. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this developing story.
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