Polish member of the European Parliament Dominik Tarzynski has threatened legal action against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the British leader accused organizers of the controversial London rally of promoting “hate and division”.The controversy began ahead of the “Unite the Kingdom” march in London, an event associated with anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson and expected to focus on issues of immigration and policing.In a video message posted on Twitter, Starmer defended the peaceful protests but sharply criticized those behind the demonstrations.“Yesterday’s march in London is a stark reminder of who we are up against in the fight for our values,” Starmer said.“Organizers, including convicted thugs and racists, are spreading hatred and division. Quite frankly.”He said his government would continue to take action against individuals accused of promoting extremism and violence.“We will ban people coming to Britain who want to instigate this, as we have already done,” Starmer said.Tarczynski, a member of Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice party, responded to Starmer’s post following reports that his UK electronic travel authorization had been canceled ahead of the rally.Tarczynski wrote, “I am a democratically elected member of the European Parliament. I represent the European Union.”“You will have to pay the price for calling me a hate agitator.”The Polish politician also claimed that he would personally take legal action against Starmer after the next UK election.He wrote, “I will wait patiently until the British throw you on the ash heap of history. Then I will come to court to defend my honor and the honor of my voters.”The exchange came as British authorities moved to block several foreign right-wing figures from entering the country ahead of the demonstration.Starmer argued that Britain remains “a country built on decency, fairness and respect” and insisted that the majority of people in Britain rejected divisive politics.

‘The matter is worrying’: Kiren Rijiju criticizes Rahul Gandhi over 54 foreign trips (Image credit: ANI)

New Delhi: Union Minister Kiran Rijiju have raised serious concerns about Rahul GandhiIt said that every MP is required to inform the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariat three weeks before traveling abroad.Rijiju said, “This is not permission but information. MPs can travel abroad but information will have to be given.”He said that if an MP accepts foreign hospitality, the expenses borne by the inviting agency or organization should come under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).Rijiju claimed that since 2004, MP Rahul Gandhi has reportedly made 54 foreign trips. “It is not limited to 54 trips, but how many days he stayed outside India and how much he spent,” he said.Rijiju said, “The issue of Rahul Gandhi’s undeclared and announced foreign trips has raised a serious question.”He requested Gandhiji and congress party Follow the rules and inform the authorities required information. “They have to inform the Speaker of the Lok Sabha three weeks before the proposed foreign visit. If they have to accept foreign hospitality, they have to inform the Home Ministry under the FCRA,” he said.Rijiju also asked Gandhi to explain who invited him and what expenditure was made in his name by agencies or organizations outside India.Rijiju said, “Every Indian has to follow the laws of the country, especially the MPs. If something happens, if some action is initiated, the government should not be blamed for targeting Rahul Gandhi or any particular person. The law is for everyone.”He also questioned how many days Gandhi stayed out of India and how much he spent during his foreign trips.Earlier, BJP’s Sambit Patra alleged that Rs 60 crore was spent on Gandhi’s 54 foreign trips and demanded disclosure of the same. Congress hit back and raised the question why BJP will not disclose the expenses of PM Modi’s foreign trip.

Chennai Super Kings have handed a debut to Australian left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson as Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side take on Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2026 match in Lucknow on Friday.

Johnson replaced injured Jamie Overton in CSK’s playing eleven, while Gurjapaneet Singh has also returned to the team. There was no place for Akil Hossein.

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The Australian fast bowler is returning to top-level cricket after recovering from a back injury that previously ruled him out of the T20 World Cup and the Big Bash League. Johnson had not been seen in competitive cricket since IPL 2025.

At the toss, LSG captain Rishabh Pant won and elected to bowl first on what he described as a “sticky” surface. Pant suggested that the bowlers could get help at the beginning of the innings and admitted that the franchise is now looking towards the next season after being eliminated from the playoff race.

Pant said, “We will bowl first. The wicket looks a bit difficult.” “We are out of the tournament, so it is about planning for the future and giving opportunities.”

LSG made some changes to their combination, with Akash Singh getting his first game of the season against his former team. Abdul Samad and Mukul Chaudhary also returned to the setup.

Meanwhile, Gaikwad said that CSK are happy to bat first and there is some moisture visible on the surface. Chennai entered fifth on the table with six wins from 11 matches and knew a win would take them into the top four.

LSG, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the standings with just three wins from 11 matches and now have only pride to play for, as well as a chance to dash CSK’s playoff hopes.

Chennai Super Kings XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Urvil Patel, Karthik Sharma, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Prashant Veer, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Chaudhary.

Lucknow Super Giants XI: Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (wk/c), Mukul Chaudhary, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav.

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Trump says it is beneficial for America to admit 500,000 good Chinese students.

US President Donald Trump has talked about accepting 500,000 Chinese students into the US at a time when his administration has also cracked down on legal immigration, saying it is an insult to a country to say “I don’t want any students”. These are good students and America will give them green cards, Trump said, adding that this is not just about China but also about students from other countries.“As far as students, it’s 500,000 students. They come, good students. I can tell them, “I don’t want any students.” That’s a very insulting thing for a country to say. Then they’ll immediately go out and start building universities all over China. But if you don’t have those students – well, good students – if you don’t… And another thing we do is, you know, if they’re good and they want to live in America, we’ll give them green cards and things like that. You know, I am, and it’s not just them but other countries,” Trump told Sean Hannity in his interview for Fox News.“But if you want to see a university system die, take five million people out of it. And you know, the ones that won’t be hit are the top schools. The top schools will do well. But your bottom schools, your bottom… students who don’t perform well… they’ll be dying all over the place.”“I obviously think it’s good that people come from other countries and they learn our culture, and many of them want to live here. I think it’s good. Not everyone agrees with me. And it doesn’t seem like a very conservative position. And I’m conservative… I’m a conservative guy. I’m really a common sense guy, I think more than a conservative guy. I think MAGA is common sense. You know, people understand that we want strong borders, we want strong military, we want good education, we want low interest rates, we want...You know,” Trump continued.

This isn’t common sense: MAGA angry at Trump’s soft stance

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said it is not common sense to admit Chinese students over American students. “Trump says it’s outrageous to tell China their students can’t go to our universities, imagine being an American student and getting rejection letters while 500,000 Chinese students are coming in! And no, it’s not okay for China to buy our farmland!!! And no, that’s not common sense!!!” Green said.James Fischbach, who is running for governor of Florida, said he would raise tuition fees if Trump brought in 500,000 Chinese students. Fischbach posted, “I respect President Trump, but if he brings 500,000 Chinese students to Florida colleges, I will raise tuition on them to $1,000,000 a year. As governor, I refuse to let the limited admissions spots in our taxpayer-funded colleges be stolen by foreigners.”

A UK college student has died of meningitis, while two others are being treated/Image: Getty Images

Health officials said a college student in Britain has died of meningitis, while two others are being treated, the BBC reports.The UK Health Protection Agency (UKHSA) has identified the student who died as a student at Henley College in Oxfordshire. Officials said close contacts of the affected people were being given antibiotics as a precaution.The agency confirmed one case as meningitis B, commonly known as MenB, while further testing was ongoing on the remaining cases.In a statement, the college confirmed that the student died earlier this week.“Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the student’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time,” the college said.“We are supporting those affected within our college community and are following the advice and guidance provided by the UK Health Protection Agency.”Health officials stressed that the overall risk to the broader public is low, although the investigation is ongoing.Dr Shamez Ladhani, consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA, told the BBC it was “really unfortunate” to see multiple outbreaks reported within a short period.“This is a very rare disease but when it strikes it can be very fatal,” he said.Ladhani said investigators had identified a social connection between the three cases linked to Reading and believed they were likely linked to the same strain.He said authorities are tracing contacts and providing preventive antibiotics and vaccines where necessary.The development follows recent meningitis outbreaks in England, including cases in Kent linked to a nightclub in Canterbury and another cluster reported in Dorset earlier this year.According to health officials, meningococcal disease affects about 300 to 400 people a year in England and is most common in infants, teenagers and young adults.Symptoms may include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck, vomiting, confusion, seizures, and a rash that does not go away even with pressure.The UKHSA has urged young people to ensure they keep up to date with vaccinations, including the MenACWY vaccine available through the NHS for people up to the age of 25.