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Scott Mills was interviewed by police in 2018 as part of an investigation into alleged serious sexual offences involving a teenage boy, it has emerged. The Metropolitan Police said the claims related to incidents reported to have taken place between 1997 and 2000.

The inquiry began in 2016 following a referral from another force. A man in his 40s at the time was questioned under caution in July 2018. A full case file was later submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service, which decided there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges. The investigation was subsequently closed in May 2019.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree outlining plans to introduce a «green ticket» system aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting ecological awareness. Funds generated from the initiative will be directed towards tree planting projects.

The system will enable users to calculate the carbon footprint of journeys made by air, rail, metro and taxi. Travellers will then have the option to voluntarily offset their environmental impact by purchasing a «green ticket».

A similar approach will be applied to goods, with emissions measured across the entire lifecycle, from production to delivery. Consumers will also be able to compensate for...

A new SARS-CoV-2, a COVID variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in 23 countries since it was first identified in South Africa in November 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. The strain, nicknamed the «cicada» variant, saw rising detections from September 2025.

The CDC monitors COVID-19 variants globally through digital public health surveillance. Since the start of the pandemic, new variants with changes to the spike protein have regularly emerged. Mutations in this protein can influence how easily the virus spreads and how well it evades immunity, prompting periodic updates to COVID-19 vaccines.

BA.3.2 represents a...

Parents and educators are raising concerns after students across the U.S. began playing a controversial online game called Five Nights at Epstein’s.

In the web-based game, players role-play as sexual assault victims trapped on Jeffrey Epstein’s island, navigating dark rooms, avoiding surveillance cameras and trying to survive five nights without being found by Epstein.

Viral Spread Through Social Media

The game has spread rapidly through schools, from Utah to North Carolina, boosted by viral videos on platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Some clips have attracted millions of views and even include tips for bypassing school security systems.

Three paintings by French artists Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Henri Matisse have been stolen from a museum in northern Italy, police said on Monday. The works are reportedly worth a combined $10 mln.

The theft occurred at the Fondazione Magnani Rocca, on the outskirts of Parma, during the night of March 22-23. According to the Carabinieri police, thieves forced entry through the main door and took Cezanne’s Tasse et Plat de Cerises (Cup and plate of cherries), Renoir’s Les Poissons (The fish), and Matisse’s Odalisque sur la Terrasse (Odalisque on the terrace). Italian broadcaster Rai reported the works were...

Lisa has announced her first Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The shows will take place over two weekends: November 13-14 and November 27-28, making Lisa the first K-pop artist to hold a residency in Las Vegas.

Fans can register for the presale from April 1 at 10 a.m. PT until April 19 at 10 p.m. PT. The artist presale begins on April 22 at 10 a.m. PT and runs through 10 p.m. PT the same day. No presale code is required for Ticketmaster users. General tickets go on sale on April...

Pop star Taylor Swift is being sued by a Las Vegas performer who claims the title of Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, infringes on her trademark. The complaint alleges the album’s branding risks overshadowing the performer’s long-running stage project, Confessions of a Showgirl.

The plaintiff argues that Swift’s use of a similar name could create confusion among audiences and dilute her established brand. Her lawyer said they respect Swift’s success, but stressed that trademark law exists to protect creators at all levels.

Claims of Brand Confusion

According to the filing, the performer began developing her...

Uzbekistan were held to a 0-0 draw by Venezuela before securing a 5-4 win on penalties to lift the FIFA Series trophy. The side showed resilience throughout and held their nerve in the decisive shootout.

The Uzbek side looked to control possession early, with captain Eldor Shomurodov leading the line. He made several intelligent runs and tried to link play, but Venezuela’s defence prevented any clear chances.

Solid Defence Holds Firm

At the back, Uzbekistan remained organised and disciplined. Abdukodir Khusanov won key duels, while Rustam Ashurmatov provided crucial cover, including a vital intervention to deny a one-on-one chance.

China Eastern Airlines has expanded its presence in Uzbekistan with the launch of a new regular passenger route connecting Shanghai and Tashkent.

The inaugural flight, MU6037, arrived at Tashkent International Airport on March 30 at 6 pm local time, carrying 265 passengers. The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute, while the crew were greeted with flowers. Departures from Tashkent to Shanghai were also marked by a ceremonial check-in for the first passengers.

The new route creates a direct air link between China’s largest city and Uzbekistan’s capital, opening up fresh opportunities for tourism and business ties. Flights...

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly aiming to appoint Roberto De Zerbi as their new permanent head coach following Igor Tudor’s departure. Tudor left the club by mutual consent after just 44 days in charge, with CEO Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange tasked with finding a replacement.

The decision to part ways with Tudor had been settled after Tottenham’s 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest left them just one point above the relegation zone. Sources indicate the club delayed the announcement to allow Tudor to grieve his father’s recent death.

Roberto De Zerbi, recently departed from Marseille, has emerged as...

Mary Beth Hurt, a celebrated stage and screen actress nominated for three Tony Awards and known for roles in films such as Interiors and The World According to Garp, has died at the age of 79 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Her death was confirmed in a joint Facebook statement from her daughter, Molly Schrader, and her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader.

«She was an actress, a wife, a sister, a mother, an aunt, a friend, and she took on all those roles with grace and kind ferocity,» the post read. «Although we’re all grieving...

BTS have claimed their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, as Arirang debuted at the top with the strongest weekly sales for a group in more than a decade.

The album opened with 641,000 equivalent units, including 532,000 pure sales, marking one of the biggest debuts in recent years. It is the largest opening week for any album since Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl achieved more than four million units last year.

In terms of pure sales, Arirang delivered the highest weekly total since the same release, while becoming the biggest sales week by a...

Production on the upcoming Tomb Raider series has been temporarily suspended after lead actress Sophie Turner sustained an injury, according to reports confirmed by Prime Video.

Turner, who is set to portray Lara Croft, is recovering from what has been described as a minor issue. Filming has been paused as a precaution to allow her time to heal, with production expected to resume once she is fit to return.

Reports suggest the actress may have aggravated a pre-existing back condition, potentially delaying filming for several weeks or longer. However, Prime Video has not confirmed a specific timeline for...

The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Veron Mosengo-Omba, has resigned amid a turbulent period for the continent’s football.

In a statement, Mosengo-Omba said he was retiring, highlighting that his departure comes in the wake of CAF’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and the last-minute postponement of the women’s tournament.

«These events have left CAF facing a crisis of confidence,» he said, reflecting on the challenges of his tenure. «Now that I have been able to dispel the suspicions cast upon me, I...

In celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, President Donald J. Trump will have his signature appear on future U.S. paper currency alongside the Secretary of the Treasury, a first for a sitting president.

«Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. is on a path of historic economic growth, dollar dominance, and fiscal stability,» said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. «Issuing currency bearing his signature is a fitting tribute to both the nation and the President at this milestone.»

Treasurer Brandon Beach added, «American money will continue to symbolise prosperity, strength, and...

Three people have been detained in connection with a suspected failed bomb attack near the Paris headquarters of Bank of America, France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said.

An initial suspect was arrested at the scene after placing a device containing around five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, along with an ignition system close to the building.

Further Suspects Detained

Two additional individuals were taken into custody on Sunday as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident, which occurred at about 03:30 local time on Saturday in the city’s 8th arrondissement, near the Champs-Elysees.

Authorities said the...

Max Verstappen has suggested he will use the upcoming break in the Formula 1 calendar to reflect on his future in the sport, admitting he is no longer enjoying racing under current conditions.

The four-time world champion finished eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix after starting 11th on the grid, continuing a difficult start to the season.

Speaking after the race, Verstappen said he had «a lot of things to figure out» regarding his future in Formula 1, adding that «life isn’t just Formula 1» and stressing the importance of enjoyment in his career.

Frustration...

A large consignment of KitKat bars has been stolen while in transit across Europe, raising concerns over possible shortages ahead of the Easter holiday.

The shipment, containing 413,793 units from a new chocolate range and weighing around 12 tonnes, was taken on March 26 while en route to distributors.

Investigation Underway

Nestle, the parent company of KitKat, confirmed the theft and said it is working with local authorities and logistics partners to investigate the incident.

The truck departed from a factory in central Italy and was heading to Poland when it was targeted. Both the vehicle and its...

Turkish actress Hande Ercel has denied any involvement in a drug-related investigation targeting celebrities, saying she was distressed to see her name linked to the case, Haberturk reports.

Ercel gave a statement to prosecutors after returning to Istanbul, where she had previously been abroad when a detention order was issued. The order was later converted into an arrest warrant before she presented herself to authorities.

She attended the Istanbul Justice Palace in Caglayan to give evidence and was subsequently referred for a drug test at the Forensic Medicine Institute. She was released following the procedure.

According to her statement...

Kimi Antonelli delivered another standout performance to win the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, securing his second consecutive victory and moving into the lead of the Drivers’ Championship. He’s now the youngest ever driver to lead the WDC.

The Mercedes driver recovered from a poor start to take control of the race and eventually finished over 13 seconds clear of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. At the start of the race due to lack of control over the clutches Kimi took a second longer than Piastri to accelerate into the first corner, which cost him a lot of track positions.

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched missiles at Israel on Saturday, marking its first such strike since the outbreak of the Iran war and raising concerns the conflict could spread further across the region. The group said it would continue its operations until what it described as aggression on multiple fronts comes to an end.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier that Washington expected military operations to conclude within weeks, though there was little sign of a diplomatic breakthrough. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ahead of regional discussions involving Turkey and...

Liverpool is bracing for a significant overhaul as Arne Slot’s position as manager appears untenable following the club’s tenth league defeat of the season, a 2-1 loss to Brighton, Bild reports. While the underperformance of direct rivals may have spared Slot immediate dismissal, his exit is expected in the summer. Xabi Alonso has already been identified as his preferred successor, though he has indicated he will not take charge mid-season.

Salah Departure Opens Door for Fresh Start

The club is also preparing to say goodbye to superstar Mo Salah at the end of the campaign, despite the...

Uzbekistan is entering the next phase of its digital development by connecting remote regions through satellite internet, Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov announced at the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 forum in Shymkent, according to Digital Business.

Aripov noted that the country has nearly eliminated digital inequality, with broadband coverage now reaching 99.5% of the population. The focus is shifting to areas where traditional infrastructure is difficult to deploy.

A pilot satellite internet launch is planned for 2026, and operators will benefit from a package of tax incentives designed to accelerate adoption and lower service costs.

Satellite connectivity is expected to provide...

Taylor Swift brought her fiance, NFL star Travis Kelce, to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she walked away with seven wins, including Pop Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl.

The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on 26 March. Swift, wearing a pale green, showgirl-inspired outfit by Wiederhoeft with a corset bodice and velvet mini skirt, gave a heartfelt shoutout to Kelce while he watched from the audience.

“The Life of a Showgirl was inspired by the energy I feel looking into crowds every night,” she...