Author: OMN AI

Premier League clubs are bracing for increased wage costs after the UK government announced that players’ image-rights payments will be taxed as income from April 2027. The change means many top-flight players will see tax rates on their commercial earnings rise from the 25% corporation tax rate to the 45% top income-tax bracket. Agents say that players signing new deals before 2027 are likely to demand higher wages to offset the increased tax burden — costs that clubs will ultimately need to absorb. Image-rights payments, which can account for up to 20% of a player’s total salary, are commonly used…

Gurugram hub expands the company’s footprint Tesla opens its biggest India hub in Gurugram while facing disappointing sales. The new centre integrates a showroom, charging facilities and full after-sales support in one location. Dealership data shows Tesla sells just over 100 cars since its widely promoted July debut. People familiar with the company say Tesla now aims to strengthen India’s wider EV environment to rebuild momentum. The firm offers no direct comments on its low sales. Reports indicate Tesla collects slightly over 600 bookings by mid-September, yet only a small share converts into sales after deliveries begin. Rival premium brands…

Measles deaths have dropped worldwide since 2000, but health officials now report signs of a resurgence.WHO researchers recorded a 47 per cent rise in measles cases in Europe and Central Asia last year, driven mainly by declining vaccination rates.Experts warn that global progress against measles is slipping as infections and deaths increase again.In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children under five.That number fell sharply from 780,000 deaths in 2000, yet WHO leaders state that “every death from a disease that could be prevented with a highly effective and low-cost vaccine is unacceptable.”WHO analysts estimate that global measles…

Tourists began the O Circuit trek without ranger support and faced worsening weather.Torres del Paine National Park receives nearly 300,000 yearly visitors, many aiming for its famous trails.On 17 November, a sudden blizzard hit the remote O Circuit, killing five trekkers and trapping dozens.The disaster exposed weaknesses in Patagonia’s park safety systems, an issue critics have raised for years. Chaos on the John Garner Pass About 30 international trekkers left Los Perros campsite between 5 and 7 am to cross John Garner Pass.Light rain and moderate winds marked the early hours, but conditions shifted as they climbed higher.By late morning,…

Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies still as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones resting over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve…

Scientists have identified five major stages of human brain development, finding that the brain does not fully enter its “adult” phase until the early 30s. The study, based on brain scans from nearly 4,000 people ranging from infancy to age 90, revealed four key turning points in brain organisation at around ages nine, 32, 66 and 83. These shifts divide life into five broad brain “eras”. Researchers found that: The strongest overall change was seen in the early 30s, when brain development shifts into its most stable configuration. Scientists suggest major life events, such as parenthood, could influence some of…

Recent court rulings that dismissed flawed prosecutions, including high-profile cases involving James Comey and Letitia James, underscore the importance of judicial oversight in the U.S. government. Experts say these decisions reinforce the system of checks and balances and demonstrate that courts can act independently to uphold the rule of law. In these cases, federal judges determined that prosecutors had been unlawfully appointed. Because of these procedural errors, the charges were invalid, despite the underlying allegations. The decisions highlight how the judiciary serves as a safeguard against improper legal actions, even when cases attract political attention. Legal scholars emphasize that judicial…

Protesters drew attention to major failings in France’s response to domestic abuse after alarming new figures emerged. Dozens of people gathered in central Paris on Tuesday night to denounce rising gender-based violence and honour its victims. Activist Marie-Josée, 78, expressed deep concern as the crowd remembered five women killed last week by partners or former partners in France. The protest unfolded only hours before the government received a significant report urging a complete overhaul of how the justice system manages intrafamilial abuse. Officials delivered the document on Tuesday to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, and the report proposed testing a specialised…

A new tool exposes unexpected account origins X’s location feature has revealed political accounts with large followings operating outside the US. Users discovered pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while based abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also used misleading locations. Their posts earned millions of impressions, which can generate payouts from X. X stands by data accuracy The “about this account” tab displays location on each profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect accuracy. X’s product chief Nikita Bier insists the data is 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social from “TRUMP_ARMY_.” The…

Idrissa Gueye was warmly received by his Everton teammates after apologising for his extraordinary red card during Monday’s 1-0 win away at Manchester United. The midfielder became the first Premier League player in 17 years to be sent off for striking a teammate after slapping Michael Keane in the 13th minute at Old Trafford. The incident followed Gueye’s misplaced pass that nearly led to a goal for Bruno Fernandes. Unable to speak during half-time, Gueye asked to address the squad after the match. In the dressing room, he apologised directly to Keane and the team for leaving them to play…