A NEW Dutch law today bans face-covering clothing including the burka and niqab worn by Muslim women. The partial ban means people cannot cover their faces on public transportation, in government buildings and at health and education institutions. The Netherlands, long seen as a bastion of tolerance and religious freedom, is the latest European country to introduce such a ban, following the likes of France, Germany, Belgium, Austria and Denmark. Muslim rights groups have voiced opposition to the law formally called the "partial ban on face-covering clothing". And an Islamic political party in Rotterdam has said it will pay the €150 fines for anybody caught breaking it. There were no immediate reports this morning of anybody being fined under the new law, which was passed despite the fact that very few women in Holland wear a burka or niqab. In fact, estimates put the number at a few hundred in this nation of 17 million. 'PARTIAL BAN' Far-right lawmaker Geert … [Read more...] about Dutch burka ban comes into force banning ALL face-coverings on public transport, schools and public buildings
Portfolio building
Gamer builds bonkers modded PS5 with white body plates and water cooling system for ‘ultimate performance’
A TECH whizz has built a bonkers modified PlayStation 5 with a water cooling system typically sported by high-end gaming PCs. The Vietnamese customiser also added sleek white body plates to his console, which he hopes to sell commercially in future. A video showcasing the impressive build was uploaded to YouTube last month. PC modder Nhenhophach says that he replaced almost the entire PlayStation bodywork with new plates and parts. He reckons that the water cooling system - designed to stop the console from overheating - ensures it always runs at peak performance. The PS5 comes with a high-end air cooling system built in, but these are louder and bulkier than water-based ones. Nhenhophach says he built the console in about two months. He hopes to sell a range of water-cooled modded PS5s to gamers in future. “This is just the very first version of water cooled PS5, there will be so many more versions,” Nhenhophach said in the video. “We are continuing [to] … [Read more...] about Gamer builds bonkers modded PS5 with white body plates and water cooling system for ‘ultimate performance’
Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
Goldman-backed broadband giant CityFibre to sell stake to new investor
The owners of CityFibre Holdings, the telecoms infrastructure company, are to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from the sale of a stake to a new shareholder to aid their delivery of a £4bn investment programme. Sky News has learnt that CityFibre has appointed the investment banks UBS and Rothschild to identify a third investor to join Goldman Sachs-backed West Street Infrastructure Fund, and Antin Infrastructure Fund. The process, which is expected to take several months, will formally get under way this week, according to industry sources. Insiders said CityFibre was likely to sell a substantial minority stake, which would enable it to receive a capital injection potentially worth many hundreds of millions of pounds. In a statement on Monday, a CityFibre spokesman said: "We can confirm that we're exploring a possible expansion of our shareholder base to support the acceleration of our build and possible participation in the BDUK [Building Digital UK] rural … [Read more...] about Goldman-backed broadband giant CityFibre to sell stake to new investor
Sarah Everard: Hat found in search for missing 33-year-old as uncle says her phone is ‘not ringing’
A hat similar to the one Sarah Everard was wearing when she was last seen on Wednesday evening has been found on Clapham Common. The cream wool hat was discovered in a bush by a passer-by at about 11am, Sky News understands. It appears to be similar to the one worn by the 33-year-old in CCTV footage released by detectives in a public appeal. The garment was spotted close to the route Ms Everard is believed to have taken across the common, said Sky's crime correspondent, Martin Brunt. Specialist officers went to the scene in south London, took photographs of the hat, and made several phone calls. Advertisement About an hour after that, a police cordon was placed around the area. Detectives later arrived, placed the hat in an evidence bag, and took it away for tests. More from London Girl, 10, tasered by police in London after 'threatening woman with hammer and garden shears' Sarah Everard: Police 'increasingly concerned' for … [Read more...] about Sarah Everard: Hat found in search for missing 33-year-old as uncle says her phone is ‘not ringing’