The EU launched a new entry/exit system in 2025, but it became fully operational in April this year, increasing the burden on travelers in the summer. In the new system, they are now collecting fingerprints and facial photographs of passengers, but this has resulted in massive chaos at the airports as people waiting in queues are missing their flights.CNN journalist Clarissa Ward’s video went viral as she said she missed her flight after waiting for two hours for her biometric data collection.Ward showed huge queues of people with non-EU passports who wanted to leave Lisbon. “I stood in the longest line I have ever seen in my life (no joke). This is all due to the EU’s recently updated entry/exit system, which requires biometric scanning for every non-EU passport holder. I saw a lot of elderly people and families with small children. Those who missed the connection. Others who missed their flights. I was included. Airport staff would only let TAP (Portugal’s main airline) passengers cut the line if they were seconds away from missing their flight. everyone else? Good luck,” Ward wrote.“Similar scenes have played out in many European cities since the much-delayed implementation began in October. Airlines are begging airports to suspend the new measures during peak summer travel. EU officials have called it a “digital leapfrog.” From where I was standing, it looked like a total cluster f*$k,” Ward said.Ward was trolled mostly because social media users said this is what happens when Europeans travel to America. One wrote: “Sorry friend, this is how the rest of the world travels. And yes, EES is a mess but the rest of the world is already used to queuing.” Another wrote, “Do you know what happens to us Europeans when we get to JFK? We wait. It’s part of the process. Stop complaining.”

What is the new entry/exit rule?

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system to register non-EU citizens traveling for short stays (up to 90 days within any 180-day period) whenever they cross the external borders of any of the following European countries using the system. Non-EU citizen means a traveler who does not have the nationality of an EU country or the nationality of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.Full list of countries under this system: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

actor and musician Saba Azad Talked openly about women’s health, sexuality, menstruation and the stigma associated with visiting gynecologists. In his show Who’s Your Gynec? While promoting the second season of , Saba spoke at length about the embarrassment women face regarding their bodies and reproductive health.

‘There is a lot of shame about women’s bodies’

Talking about why many women hesitate to visit a gynecologist, Saba said during her appearance on the podcast Two Girls and Two Cups, “Women are talking very openly about therapists but yet we’re not talking openly about gynecology because there’s a lot of shame in it, man. There’s a lot of shame around sexuality, there’s a lot of shame around women’s bodies, a lot of misinformation about women’s bodies. Yes, people give you horror stories.“The conversation began when one of the hosts admitted that her first gynecologist visit was recent because she was “so scared about the experience.” Saba sympathized with the fear experienced by many women and said that people rarely discuss these things openly.She further described how women often feel judged during counselling. “When you go to a doctor you really want to feel safe and that you’re not going to be blamed and often it’s quite the opposite,” she said.

‘What does being married have to do with my body?’

During the discussion, the hosts also recalled how some doctors used to question women about whether they were sexually active or unmarried. Responding to this, Saba questioned the relevance of marital status in the medical form.“First of all, sometimes there is a question on the form – ‘Are you married?’ What does this have to do with my body? God damn it. I don’t need to get married,” she said.The actress also appreciated Who is your Gynecologist? Treats women’s health with sensitivity and humor. According to him, humor becomes an effective tool to talk about “important things and important things”, which the audience can absorb without any trouble.

‘Men should at least inform themselves’

Saba also talked about hormonal changes, PMS and lack of awareness among men about women’s health.“If you’re really interested in being an ally or even just a good friend or partner, you should know — this is the bare minimum. We’re battling some serious hormones and it’s hard, man,” she said.“And while I’m losing the plot, I want you to know why. It would be nice if people could inform themselves a little bit and not make it about how ‘temperamental’ women are.”She also highlighted the physical and emotional effects that periods can have on women. “Did you know that it would take men 150 years to go through the hormonal fluctuations that a woman goes through during her menstrual cycle?” He said.

‘I remove the black plastic bag’

Speaking about the stigma of menstruation in India, Saba recalled how sanitary napkins were often discreetly wrapped in newspapers and black plastic bags in pharmacies.“Do you know how you go to a chemist and they wrap it in newspaper and put it in a black plastic bag? I take it off,” she said, calling it “the best kind of rebellion.”He also stressed the importance of sex education And awareness. “You should know about periods. It’s a shame if you don’t know about it,” she said.

‘Gynecology should be a safe place’

Encouraging women to prioritize regular checkups, Saba said that understanding one’s body should never be considered shameful.“I think it’s a beautiful thing to know and understand your body. And the gynecologist should be a safe place,” she said.“It’s better to be informed than uninformed and it’s better to get your information from a professional rather than getting it from the interwebs or ChatGPT.”The actress said annual gynecologist visits are “essential” and women should prioritize Pap smears and mammograms for early detection and awareness.

Saba Azad ahead green signal in relationships

Apart from women’s health, Saba also shared what she looks for in a partner.“Someone who listens and understands, who is empathetic and willing to look inside… and willing to grow. The curiosity is there, too,” he said.Ending the conversation on a humorous note, Saba quipped, “If your body is making sounds during sex, that’s great. At least someone is communicating.”

A 21-year-old Austrian man who admitted plotting a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna during the singer’s Eraz Tour has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.The man was identified in court only as ‘Beron A’ under Austrian privacy laws. He pleaded guilty to planning an attack on one of Swift’s sold-out concerts at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium in August 2024. A well-planned attack could have resulted in massive casualties.The concert was canceled shortly before it was to begin after Austrian authorities received information from the CIA about a suspected plot. Approximately 200,000 fans were expected to attend the three shows. Beran A was arrested a few days before the concert. He was radicalized online and pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. He planned to use knives or homemade explosives to attack concertgoers. They also tried unsuccessfully to obtain illegal weapons, including machine guns and hand grenades.Court documents say he used an Islamic State video as guidance when attempting to make explosives.During Thursday’s hearing in Wiener Neustadt, south of Vienna, Baron A apologized before the jury retired to consider its verdict.“I would just like to say that I am sorry,” he told the court.Court psychiatrist Peter Hoffmann said the accused showed no signs of mental illness and there was “no psychiatric explanation” for his radicalization.Baron A’s lawyer, Anna Mair, argued that her client was “not an ideological mastermind”.The case attracted international attention because it targeted Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Erasure Tour, one of the largest concert tours in history.Swift later spoke publicly about the canceled Vienna concerts and described the event as avoiding a “genocide situation”. A documentary about the Eras Tour also revealed that the singer learned about the alleged bomb plot during a trip to Austria.A second 21-year-old man from Slovakia, identified as Arda K, was also on trial in the same case. Both men are accused of being associated with Islamic State cells.However, authorities said Arda was not directly involved in the Taylor Swift concert plot.The pair were linked to planning attacks in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as well as other cities in Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates.Baron A denied separate charges relating to those international conspiracies but admitted involvement in the planning of the Vienna concert attack.

Gandhinagar: BJP Union Home Minister said Bengal government will not press charges against Bangladeshis living illegally in the state, if they decide to return voluntarily Amit Shah It said on Thursday the Centre’s commitment to detect, detain and deport illegal immigrants from the country.“Today, newspapers are saying that illegal immigrants are returning voluntarily. The Bengal government has created detention centres. But we all want those who have entered illegally to go back voluntarily. If they do, the state government will not register any case against them. Instead, it will help them return,” Shah said, accusing the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government of allowing uncontrolled infiltration into West Bengal.“Hopefully, most of the people will leave before the operation to identify infiltrators begins. Our government is committed to expel every infiltrator from the country,” Shah said during a public event in Sonipur in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district.Shah said the BJP had promised during its assembly election campaign in West Bengal that if people voted for the party, fencing would be installed on the India-Bangladesh border.Congratulating Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Shah said the new state government has handed over 600 hectares of land to the BSF for border fencing within seven days of assuming charge. He also transferred 121 hectares of land in the strategically important Siliguri Corridor – or ‘chicken neck’ in north Bengal, which connects the north-east to the rest of India – to the central government.Shah said that PM Narendra Modi had constituted a high-powered committee to investigate the reasons behind the “unnatural demographic changes”. The panel will submit its report within a year.“The committee will study the circumstances and suggest solutions, including whether a legal framework is needed to address illegal immigrants,” Shah said.The Home Minister said Modi has extended Gujarat’s development model across India in the last 12 years and claimed that the BJP has ruled almost 80% of the country’s geographical area. He said, “From Gangasagar in Uttarakhand to Gangasagar in Bengal, BJP has influence in the Ganga region.”Shah also paid tribute to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary and described him as a patriot whose contribution to India’s freedom struggle did not need any official recognition.

Bengaluru: From being one of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s most reliable finishers to becoming a key figure in the backroom setup of the defending IPL champions, Dinesh Karthik has followed the development of the franchise closely.In a freewheeling interview with TOI, the 40-year-old RCB mentor and batting coach talked about the emergence of the captain, the champion mentality within the team. Rajat Patidar As a calm leader, and coaching international stars. Part:Mentality of the team defending the titleAt the beginning, each player was given a structure explaining what they should do. In terms of results, there were going to be ups and downs, so the main thing was to make sure that the things we were good at we did very well and the things we could have done better. We’re constantly focusing on it and getting better at it and it’s a good way to look at this tournament. It is a long tournament and it is important to stay fresh.Patidar’s evolution as a captainIt was heartening to see him remain the same person: cool, calm and relaxed on and off the field. As a leader, he has handled the pressure well without showing it, which is commendable.He is still the same person he was before becoming captain, which says a lot about him. I have played with him and I have a good relationship. Seeing him succeed as both a batsman and captain makes me feel very proud.coming of age Devdutt PadikkalHe was always an exceptional batsman for Karnataka and across all formats. But in the IPL, I think he wanted to change some areas of his game, which he addressed immediately, and we as a group were quite happy to help and you can see the results on the field, the confidence and the way he is batting. It’s always a good sign when a young guy like him understands what it takes to take his game to the next level and he asks for suggestions and opinions, but he does it in his own way. He is a strong man. I believe he is a fantastic talent and it is great to see that talent become something very special to the team.On the difference between coaching Indian and international playersYou have to adjust to international players in a different way. For example, Tim David is very different from Romario Shepherd, so you need to understand both of them and where they are coming from. They are very independent people, so you have to see what works for them, and sometimes less can be more, and I try to say very little if I don’t need to interact too much. I’ve learned a lot from Andy (Flowers) and Mo (Bobutt) about how they handle different players and their character traits. They are very different from what I have had with Indian players, but full of respect.On being named among the best coaches by Phil SaltPhil has obviously traveled the world and worked with many coaches. It was nice to see him admit that what I said helped him. My role was to understand what Phil was doing and help him raise his game. He was willing to discuss areas for improvement, which empowered me to provide useful feedback. Such open relationships with foreign players are always beneficial. Your interactions with the players on the bench. Being in the top 11 or 12 of the IPL doesn’t define you as a player. It’s all about team combination; If you’re not into it, it doesn’t make you less valuable. Avoid thinking too much about your selection situation.On preparing finishersThe role of finisher is a specific role. It is difficult because you do not have to face as many balls as the top-order batsmen. Therefore, you have to understand what it means to perform well and accept some of the ways you can get the best out of it. It is very important to be a good finisher because in most of the innings you play, you are taking a lot of risk. So you have to be very aware of what success means, being a finisher and how confusing failures can really be sometimes. The challenge is to understand and treat both of them equally. Also, the way you practice and prepare for the game is extremely important.

When North Dakota farmer Randy Filsvold dies unexpectedly in a car accident in September 2025, his family is faced with grief as well as an overwhelming reality. About 1,400 acres of corn and soybeans were still standing unharvested as the winter season approached. For farming families, missing a narrow range of crops can mean devastating financial losses. Randy’s wife, Kharra, and their children were suddenly faced with personal tragedy and the possibility of losing an entire season’s work. However, what happened next became a remarkable example of how rural communities still come together in moments of crisis.

After the death of a farmer, 1,400 acres of land was saved due to the efforts of neighbors

Shortly after Randy’s death, two of his close friends, Wyatt Thompson and Andy Gates, decided that the family would not face the harvest alone. He began contacting neighboring farmers in surrounding North Dakota communities, asking if anyone could donate equipment, trucks, or time to help bring in the harvest.The response was immediate.Within a few days, about 75 farmers arrived with combines, grain carts and trucks ready to work in the fields. What might have taken one family several weeks to complete soon turned into a coordinated community effort.According to local reports, the volunteer operation involved about 12 combines, seven grain carts and more than 40 trucks. Farmers traveled from more than 10 nearby towns, bringing their own fuel, machinery and labor without asking for payment.For two days, the fields were busy almost non-stop as equipment moved in orderly lines between the crops. The operation resembled a professional large-scale harvest, yet everyone involved volunteered to help a grieving family.Some social media posts later described the scene as “42 trucks”, although local coverage generally reported the number to be more than 40.

Why is time so important?

The harvest season in the northern United States is largely weather dependent. Once snow, freezing temperatures or wet ground occurs, crops can quickly deteriorate or become impossible to gather efficiently.For the Filswold family, the stakes were huge. 1,400 acres of land represents not only the crops on a farm, but an entire year’s worth of labor, investment, and income. Losing the crop would have created severe financial pressure in addition to the already devastating personal loss.This urgency is one reason so many farmers understood the need for immediate action.

‘To know Randy is to love Randy’

Friends described Randy Filsvold as a well-respected man in the local farming community. Several volunteers later explained that helping the family was a natural reaction because of the kind of person he was.One friend expressed a sentiment shared throughout the community, saying, “To know Randy was to love Randy.”Kharra Filsvold later described watching the combines and trucks filling the fields as emotional and overwhelming. For her family, the harvest became much more than a farming operation. It became a public show of support during one of the most difficult moments of his life.

A story that resonates far beyond North Dakota

After local television coverage and social media posts circulated online, the story quickly spread across the country. Many people were impressed not only by the scale of the volunteer effort, but also by its representation.In many rural farming communities, neighbors still rely heavily on each other during emergencies, accidents, and natural disasters. While modern farming often relies on advanced machinery and technology, stories like this continue to highlight the strong personal relationships that lie behind the industry.For many readers, the image of dozens of combines and trucks arriving to save a distressed family’s crop is a rare reminder of collective kindness and solidarity in difficult times.

Pune: Political parties in Pune district are lagging behind in appointing booth-level agents (BLAs) for the upcoming special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists, while the administration needs more than 8,000 personnel for the exercise.Pune District Collector and District Election Officer Jitendra Dudi said times of India Repeated appeals have been made to the parties. “We have asked them to complete the appointments as soon as possible so that the work can proceed smoothly,” Doody said.Deputy election officer Meenal Kalaskar said political parties are required to formally appoint a BLA for each polling station. “We have 8,417 polling stations in Pune district and each party has to appoint equal number of agents. Once the appointments are made, the details have to be submitted to the election office. Only then can these agents assist the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in special intensive vetting work,” she said.Kalaskar said many parties need to complete the process before the June 20 deadline. “These political agents can assist BLOs during domestic visits as part of the SIR exercise,” he said.The District Administration will conduct SIR campaign to update and clean the voter list across Pune district under the instructions of Election Commission of India. Between June 30 and July 29, physical verification of approximately 91.16 lakh voter records will be done door-to-door.During the exercise, BLOs will verify voter details including name, address, photo and other details. Entries under the category “Absent, Transferred, Dead and Duplicate” will also be scrutinized.Officials said that out of the total 91.15 lakh voters in Pune district, around 51.41 lakh voters have been identified so far.According to the schedule released by the election authorities, printing of counting forms and BLO training will be conducted between June 20 and June 29. The draft voter list will be published on August 5, while claims and objections can be filed till September 4. The final voter list is scheduled to be published on October 7.District administration data shows that political parties have so far appointed only a fraction of the required BLAs.in Pune district BJP has appointed 2,746 BLAs, followed by NCP 984, NCP (SP) 658, Shiv Sena 400 and Congress 204.Shiv Sena (UBT) has appointed 28 BLAs, while MNS has appointed only one. AAP and Samajwadi Party have not appointed any agent yet.Maharashtra There are 1,00,253 polling stations. BJP has named 52,215 BLAs, Shiv Sena 17,800, Congress 17,421, Shiv Sena (UBT) 10,140 and NCP (SP) 4,468.In the state, voter list mapping has reached 72%, with seven crore voters out of 9.86 crore voters mapped.State election officials said BLOs will visit every house from June 30 to July 29 and verify whether the mapping has been completed.A party official said that they will soon start the BLA naming process. “We are already working and we will adhere to the deadline,” he said.