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�Hٌ9�On Thursday, Prashant Kishor, a renowned political strategist turned activist, gave a three-day deadline to the Bihar government, led by Nitish Kumar, to address grievances over a claimed question paper leak in a recent public service exam. The state has witnessed widespread protests by civil service aspirants regarding the issue, with police criticized for their use of force against protesters. Kishor, whose Jan Suraaj party had previously requested the cancellation of the exam, warned of further protests if police use force again. Joining the protest site in Gardani Bagh, Kishor promised support to demonstrators seeking a re-examination and vowed to partake in the protest march. Meanwhile, criticism emerged regarding his involvement, with others accusing him of seeking political gain from the unrest. (With inputs from agencies.)Trump Transition Says Cabinet Picks, Appointees Targeted by Bomb Threats, Swatting Attacks

The Associated Press has come under fire for handing out its third-place slot for female athlete of the year to Imane Khelif, the controversial Olympic boxer who failed gender tests. The AP announced its award rankings, noting that its Female Athlete of the Year was WNBA star rookie Caitlin Clark. The next two runners-up were U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles in second place and Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, who took third place with four votes. Khelif, of course, stirred controversy for failing gender tests and being disqualified from the women’s category in boxing competitions throughout 2023 but was nonetheless allowed to box as a woman in the Paris Olympics this year. Unsurprisingly, the Algerian destroyed every woman faced in the ring and won the gold medal in boxing in August. “The IBA disqualified Khelif, fighting in the 66-kilogram division, and Taiwanese fighter Lin Yu-ting, fighting in the 57-kilogram division, from fighting in its women’s tournaments in March 2023 on the grounds that they failed unspecified tests to confirm that they fit the governing body’s definition of a woman,” Breitbart’s Frances Martel reports . “IBA President Umar Kremlev told the Russian news agency Tass at the time that Lin and Khelif ‘have XY chromosomes,’ the genetic makeup of a human male. “The International Olympic Committee (IOC) allowed Lin and Khelif to compete because it does not use the IBA testing standards, requiring athletes only to present their passports and qualifying them to compete as men or women, depending on how their countries classify them.” But with the revelation that the boxer, who was determined to have male XY chromosomes, landed in third place in AP’s female athlete of the year voting, many took to social media to blast the wire service for its inclusion of Khelif. One of the most notable detractors of AP’s choice is tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who jumped to her X account to proclaim “Wtaf???” But Navratilova was far from the only person to express outrage over the award standings. Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines also blasted the AP’s move, calling it “absurd” and alleging that the AP “knows” Khelif “is a man.” Many other social media users were equally sickened by the AP’s actions: Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston , or Truth Social @WarnerToddHustonManchester City's struggles continued as Pep Guardiola's side remarkably blew a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to leave the French club in danger of elimination. There were also big wins for Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen, while Inter Milan went top of the standings after five games and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski reached a century of Champions League goals. However, the biggest drama came at the Etihad Stadium, where City were cruising early in the second half with a three-goal advantage as they sought to end a run of five successive defeats in all competitions. Erling Haaland opened the scoring from a penalty just before half-time, and Ilkay Gundogan's deflected shot made it 2-0 in the 50th minute. Haaland struck again to make it 3-0, but Feyenoord's comeback began on 75 minutes when Anis Hadj Moussa took advantage of hapless defending to round goalkeeper Ederson and pull one back. Substitute Santiago Gimenez bundled in to make it 3-2 on 82 minutes and the equaliser arrived a minute from the end. Ederson was again caught out with Igor Paixao going around the goalkeeper and crossing for Slovak international David Hancko to head in. "We concede a lot of goals because we are not stable," complained Guardiola. "We lost a lot of games lately. We are fragile and of course we need a victory." It is the first time that a team has gone into the last 20 minutes of a Champions League game trailing by three goals and still avoided defeat, as the point boosts the Dutch side's hopes of progressing. City are two points outside the top eight places which offer direct qualification for the last 16, while Bayern moved above them by beating PSG 1-0 in Munich. South Korean defender Kim Min-jae scored the only goal seven minutes before half-time, heading in after goalkeeper Matvei Safonov failed to clear a corner. PSG had Ousmane Dembele sent off in the second half and the French champions have just four points, and three goals, from five games. They are a lowly 26th in the 36-team league, a point adrift of the positions which offer a place in the play-off round in February. "We need to win our last three matches, otherwise we risk being eliminated," admitted PSG coach Luis Enrique. Lewandowski century Lewandowski notched his 100th goal in the competition with an early penalty in Barcelona's 3-0 home win over French side Brest. Dani Olmo netted midway through the second half before Lewandowski sealed Barca's win at the death, his 101st goal in the Champions League -- only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have scored more. Inter lead the standings with 13 points, a point ahead of Barcelona and Liverpool, after a 1-0 win at home to RB Leipzig which means they are also still yet to concede a goal. Castello Lukeba's own goal made the difference at San Siro, and Leipzig are one of only three teams to have lost five games out of five. Arsenal romped to a 5-1 victory away to Sporting in Lisbon, as the Portuguese side adapt to life without coach Ruben Amorim, who has departed for Manchester United. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes all scored in the first half for Arsenal, before Goncalo Inacio pulled one back shortly after the restart. Bukayo Saka converted a penalty on 65 minutes after Martin Odegaard had been brought down, and Leandro Trossard headed in to seal Arsenal's win late on. Atalanta, Atletico hit six Atalanta romped to a 6-1 win over rock-bottom Young Boys in Switzerland, with Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere both scoring braces. Sead Kolasinac and Lazar Samardzic also netted for the Italians, with Silvere Ganvoula getting the hosts' reply. Florian Wirtz struck twice, including a penalty, as Leverkusen crushed Red Bull Salzburg 5-0, with Alejandro Grimaldo scoring a superb free-kick and Patrik Schick and Aleix Garcia also netting. Julian Alvarez and substitute Angel Correa each scored twice and Marcos Llorente and Antoine Griezmann once as Atletico romped to a 6-0 win away to Sparta Prague. Christian Pulisic, Rafael Leao and Tammy Abraham were the scorers in AC Milan's 3-2 win at Slovan Bratislava, whose goals came from Tigran Barseghyan and Nino Marcelli. Marko Tolic saw red at the end for Slovan, who are without a point. Published - November 28, 2024 04:00 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Football / sportTriple M reveals surprise radio line-up after axing of NRL legend

“Wait, slow down! I can’t see !” It’s an average Wednesday afternoon in New York City, and I am strutting around the streets of SoHo in a very non-average pair of sunglasses. My co-worker, Kya, is just a few feet in front of me, but I’m having trouble keeping tabs on him, let alone the sidewalk directly in front of me. I’m wearing Balenciaga’s 24/7 Mask—futuristic pair of shield shades that make me feel half-human, half-robot. What I lack in basic peripheral vision, I make up for in other heightened senses: I can just feel the gazes of strangers as they walk past me, many of whom are likely wondering, What the hell are those ? And why is he wearing them ? There is a reason why I have slipped into such an avant-garde accessory. Debuting on the label’s fall 2024 runway , I first noticed the Balenciaga shield shades earlier this year, and have been intrigued by them ever since. Average sun-blocking shades these are not: The 24/7 Mask requires the wearer to slip one’s ears into built-in earholes—meaning once you put them on, they are on . There is a level of commitment and dedication to wearing them, not to mention the 180-degrees of darkness slightly impairs your vision. To sport them is to slightly remove yourself from reality and the world we live in; you only see parts of it, and it is even easier to block out the parts you don’t wish to see. I loved this idea of fashion as a form of armor and protection, and began to wonder if they could be conducive to a mundane work day commute. Cue the test-drive. Wearing them on the New York City subway was certainly an experience. Real New Yorkers are privy to the horrors that one can bear witness to on the morning commute to work—like riding with the acrobatic dancers who almost kick your head while performing their routines for money. But in the shield shades, you could block all that out. Holding onto the hand rails for dear life, I could barely see who was in my subway car, let alone what was happening around me on the 1 train. Dare I say the ride felt peaceful for once? Looking like a Marvel villain, I was left alone the entire duration of the trip; they are the perfect statement piece to scare away strangers from talking to you or asking you for directions. As an introvert, this part was pure bliss. Sure, the 24/7 Mask does not render you literally invisible—but wearing them, you feel as though you are wearing some sort of magical Harry Potte r cloak. And you have to admit: In these uncertain times, especially given the current political climate , we often feel like we want to wither away and disappear. Fashion, then, can offer that temporary solution—giving you a false sense of reprieve, even if just for a moment. Next up, Kya and I (because let’s face it: I needed someone to lead the way) headed to a Walgreens to run some errands, with my shield shades still in tow. The sales clerk look worried upon my entry to the store, like I was possibly an armed robber. Again, I took delight in going about my day while blissfully unaware of my surroundings. I perused the rotating sunglasses rack and noticed that my Balenciaga shields were not dissimilar to the cheap, sporty wrap-around sunnies on display. (It’s clear where Demna got his inspiration.) Leaving the store and heading back into the office, I expected the 24/7 Mask to garner me at least one comment from a passerby, but I didn’t get one single “Cool sunglasses!” or “Freak!” comment. Sure, this is Manhattan, where New Yorkers are largely unfazed about everything and anything. But I believe the inconspicuousness lies in the shades. There is something to them that keeps you feeling sheltered—and a little safe, even. They are the perfect sunglasses for the moment. Consider reserving a pair for January 20, 2025. (Look it up.)THIS is the incredible moment Ukraine unleashes a shotgun-wielding drone to hunt down and destroy Russians on the battlefield. The impressive footage, captured from the frontlines, shows the powerful mounted UAVs taking on Russian drones single-handedly and blasting them out of the sky with ease. Advertisement 6 Ukraine's impressive shotgun-wielding drone chases after a Russian drone on the frontlines Credit: X 6 Footage showed a compilation of videos showing the drone-on-drone attacks with Ukraine's new weapon coming out victorious every time Credit: X 6 The moment the shotgun drone strikes the enemy weapon and sends it erupting in flames Credit: X Foundation for Assistance to Defenders of Ukraine shared a compilation of the drone-on-drone executions on social media. The minute-long clip shows a small Russian aircraft soaring above a Ukrainian warzone before being ruthlessly targeted. In the insane video a Ukrainian drone stealthily appears above its Russian counterpart with two shotguns attached to its front. The operator takes aim and with near pinpoint accuracy fires - launching a deathly bullet straight to the Russian drone. Advertisement read more in Ukrainian drones SITTING DUCKS North Korean soldier's war diary sketches show Ukraine drones blitzing troops FIRE & FURY Moment Ukraine drone strike on Putin's oil depot sparks 'doomsday' explosion A quick flash of light erupts as the shotgun strikes the drone and sends it tumbling to the ground. Another clips sees the Russian war weapon approaching the destructive new invention over a snowy battleground. Within seconds, a shotgun bullet is fired and splits Vladimir Putin's drone in two as it plunges downwards and smashes off the ground. A third video shows a pair of drones battling it out in a wild chase. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Highlights WELL 2 GERS 2 Shambolic display leaves Clement on brink as horror Christmas week continues PURR-FECT 'You can be my Catwoman' cry fans as Scots singer stuns in plunging jumpsuit Exclusive IN FOR THE KEL Championship side make ex-Celtic starlet No1 target in new boss hunt Latest SNOW ALERT Exact date major snow blizzards to hit Scotland as grim New Year warning issued The shotgun-wielding Ukrainian can be seen hunting down the fleeing Russian drone. After a long, daring flight the flashy new Ukrainian weapon takes charge and finds its target with a devastating strike. HELL FIRE Watch as Ukraine drone spews thermite on bunker before being consumed by blaze The compilation of videos were followed by the caption: "For the first time on video - hard drive drones shoot down other drones with shotguns. "Defenders of Ukraine are testing the developments of Lesia UA technology." Advertisement Ukraine's use of drone warfare has kept Putin's troops at bay since the conflict started almost three years ago. They have repeatedly used impressive aerial tactics to strike key Russian infrastructure and to take out incoming fighters with ease. One of the most advanced drones being used is the dragon drone which spews flesh-melting thermite onto Russian bunkers. Terrifying footage has shown the drone beginning to spew the thermite across a trench and into the entrance of a snowy Russian bunker . Advertisement Anyone caught underneath the iron oxide and aluminium combination would be burned to death. After shooting the lethal mixture for around 20 seconds the drone catches fire itself and flies inside the bunker hoping to take Russian soldiers with it. Kyiv has been deploying the menacing weapon over tree lines and forests - attacking Russia with scorching hot molten. Earlier this month footage also showed Ukrainian drones equipped with machine guns being used for the first time to ambush Russian troops. Advertisement Ukrainian soldiers fitted a Wild Hornets drone with an AK-47 assault rifle and used it to fire on opposition forces . It comes just days after Russian despot Putin admitted he's open for peace talks with Ukraine again - but only "if it comes to that". The ageing tyrant welcomed Slovakian PM Robert Fico to the Kremlin before Christmas and claims the pair spoke about using Slovakia as a negotiating headquarters to help solve the nearly three-year conflict. Despite the comments, Putin launched a brutal missile and drone barrage on Ukraine in a horror Christmas massacre. Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ VAX HORROR Striken Scots 'gaslit' by health bosses after complications from Covid vaccine Over 70 missiles, including ballistic projectiles, and more than 100 kamikaze drones were launched in a coordinated assault early on December 25. The attack disrupted festive celebrations across Ukraine, with families forced to take shelter in metro stations as air raid sirens wailed across the country. 6 The drone appears to feature two shotguns Credit: X 6 A cloud of smoke appears over the Ukrainian battlefield after a Russia drone is hit Credit: X Advertisement 6 Ukrainian troops have also equipped a drone with a machine gun for the first time to ambush Russian troops Credit: SuppliedPresident-elect Trump dished out a fiery Christmas message on Wednesday in which he wished a "Merry Christmas" to "Radical Left Lunatics," told the 37 prisoners whose death row sentences were recently commuted by President Biden to "GO TO HELL!" and more. "Merry Christmas to the Radical Left Lunatics, who are constantly trying to obstruct our Court System and our Elections, and are always going after the Great Citizens and Patriots of the United States but, in particular, their Political Opponent, ME. They know that their only chance of survival is getting pardons from a man who has absolutely no idea what he is doing," Trump declared on Truth Social. "Also, to the 37 most violent criminals, who killed, raped, and plundered like virtually no one before them, but were just given, incredibly, a pardon by Sleepy Joe Biden. I refuse to wish a Merry Christmas to those lucky "souls" but, instead, will say, GO TO HELL! We had the Greatest Election in the History of our... Alex Nitzberg

The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.