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Sex offenders could face chemical castration and thousands of offenders will be released after serving a third of their jail term, under plans proposed in a sentencing policy review set to be accepted by ministers. The independent review, led by the former justice secretary David Gauke, was commissioned by the government amid an overcrowding crisis in prisons in England and Wales. It has made a series of recommendations with the aim of reducing the prison population by 9,800 people by 2028.The key proposal, which it is understood the government will implement, is a “progression model” – which would see offenders…
Published Thu, May 22, 2025 · 01:30 PM[BEIJING] China’s Lenovo, the world’s largest personal computer manufacturer, on Thursday reported a worse-than-expected 64 per cent fall in fourth-quarter profit, which it said was mostly due to a non-cash decline in the value of warrants.Lenovo reported revenue of US$16.98 billion for the quarter ended March 31, which exceeded analysts’ expectations of US$15.6 billion, LSEG data showed.Net profit to the company’s owners came in at US$90 million, well short of the average analyst estimate of US$225.8 million, according to LSEG data.Lenovo launched its first AI-powered PCs in China last May and followed that…
Gaza City – In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israel has initiated an extensive ground operation in Gaza, accompanied by relentless airstrikes that have reportedly killed over 100 people overnight, according to health officials in the region. The intense military action has also forced the closure of the last operational hospital in northern Gaza, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis.The ground operation, targeting both northern and southern Gaza, unfolds against a backdrop of international efforts to broker a ceasefire. Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas commenced in Doha, Qatar, with both sides seemingly presenting conditions for de-escalation.While there…
The mother of Cassie Ventura has told a court she felt “physically sick” when her daughter told her Sean “Diddy” Combs had threatened to “release two explicit sex tapes” after discovering his long-time girlfriend was dating someone else. Giving evidence on Tuesday, the seventh day of the trial, Regina Ventura said she did not initially understand the email Cassie sent her in December 2011, saying, “The sex tape threw me, [Diddy] was trying to hurt my daughter.” The email said Combs was planning to release two explicit videos of her and send someone to hurt her and the man she…
Have you ever noticed that women from the same family sometimes share similar struggles, like painful periods or fertility challenges? You’re not alone in wondering, “Is endometriosis genetic and something you inherit?” The exact cause of endometriosis is still being studied, but growing research points to genetics as a major factor. So if your mom, sister, or close relatives have been diagnosed with endometriosis, your risk might be higher too. This article will uncover the real answer to this question. We’ll also learn how your genes, habits, and environment might all be connected to this complex condition. What Is Endometriosis?…
Video Details Paul Pierce, Joy Taylor, Ric Bucher and Keyshawn Johnson react to Dwyane Wade calling out Jimmy Butler for his playoffs performance, saying that he quote: “wouldn’t look at the basket.” 6 HOURS AGO・speak・3:59
Ernie Els went to Washington to try to win another senior major and wound up in the White House on Wednesday at the invitation of South Africa’s president, who is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of systematic killing of white farmers in the country.Els and Retief Goosen, both Hall of Fame players who have combined to win six U.S. Open titles, were part of the delegation with President Cyril Ramaphosa.Trump had already cut all U.S. assistance to South Africa and welcomed several dozen white South African farmers to the U.S. as refugees as he pressed the case…
Published Thu, May 22, 2025 · 01:34 PMCITIGROUP has launched Citi AI, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its employees in Hong Kong, the bank said on Thursday.The tools support internal operations including information retrieval from Citi’s policy library, document summarisation and creation of electronic communications drafts among others, it said in a statement.“These initiatives are in line with Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s commitment to promoting responsible adoption of AI across the banking industry,” Aveline San, Citi Hong Kong and Macau’s CEO and head of banking, said.Citi AI is currently available to about 150,000 employees across 11 countries…
Honor has officially expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of the Honor 400 Pro 5G and Honor 400 5G; two AI-powered handsets built for photography enthusiasts. With headline features like a 200MP Super Zoom camera and next-gen AI image tools, these phones aim to bring creative power to the palm of your hand. Honor 400 specs The Honor 400 Pro 5G is the flagship in the new mid-range lineup from the Chinese superbrand, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 12GB of HONOR Turbo RAM, and 5G connectivity. At the heart of its appeal is a 200MP Ultra-clear…
There’s no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter.The rock star released a digital EP on Wednesday with four songs recorded live in Manchester, England last week, along with two of his addresses to the audience that attacked Trump’s “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.”The Boss pointedly opened his concert in Manchester Tuesday night, his third in the English city, with the song “No Surrender.”A satirical video posted on Trump’s social media account on Wednesday showed the Republican president taking a swing on the golf course and his “ball” hitting Springsteen in the…