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How one family business was crowned the UK's number one SME — by George Clooney

Few family businesses in the UK end up getting awards handed to them by Hollywood actors, but very few businesses are Champions Speakers. This month, the firm was named SME of the Year at the British Business Awards, with the accolade being presented by none other than George Clooney. Champions Speakers is a rare thing in British business: a genuinely family-run enterprise operating at national and international scale. Father, mother, two sons, and three daughters are all part of the team, each...

Snooker star blasts Hall of Fame despite being a member himself

Neil Robertson has launched a scathing attack on snooker's Hall of Fame, arguing that entry standards are far too lenient despite holding membership himself.The 44-year-old Australian was admitted to the prestigious World Snooker Tour institution back in 2013, when he was merely 31 years old. His induction came just three years after claiming the World Championship title at the Crucible.Robertson's criticism emerged on Saturday following the WST's confirmation that Zhao Xintong and Mark Allen ha...

Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out

Review Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out May 10, 20267:00 AM ET Glen Weldon David McKenna as Piggy in Netflix's new Lord of the Flies adaptation. J Redza/Eleven/Sony Pictures Television hide caption toggle caption J Redza/Eleven/Sony Pictures Television Watching Netflix's new adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies, I found myself struggling. Grappling might be the better word, actually. I wasn't grappling with the show itself, an ambitiou...

South Korea welcomes rare baby bump as population shrinks

Kim Su-jin and her husband have set aside their doubts and embraced parenthood, joining a small but notable wave of South Korean couples having children despite the country’s steep demographic decline. South Korea has one of the world’s lowest birth rates, and the government has spent billions of dollars trying to encourage citizens to have more babies and cushion the worst impacts of a shrinking population. The Asian nation is still nowhere near reversing the trend, but a modest baby bump has c...

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan appointed next chief of Western Naval Command

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan is set to command the Western Naval Command, a crucial role safeguarding India's western coast. With extensive experience on frontline warships and in strategic planning, Vatsayan's appointment marks a significant move for the Indian Navy.

Momentary relief

THE IMF’s approval of the latest review of Pakistan’s ongoing Fund programme comes at a moment of growing global economic volatility. With the Middle East crisis disrupting energy markets, its timing is particularly significant for a country whose external position remains vulnerable to imported energy shocks. For Pakistan, whose balance-of-payments position depends heavily on external financing and remittance stability, the new tranche offers some respite. The approval of the review was not in...

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Better to err in acquittal than in conviction: Supreme Court

• Rules abscondence alone cannot be treated as proof of guilt • Acquits murder convict after 20 years ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court acquitted a murder convict who had been sentenced to life imprisonment, while citing the well-recognised principle that it is better to err in acquittal than in conviction. “This principle is also deeply rooted in Islamic jurisprudence, which more than fourteen centuries ago laid down the salutary maxim that it is better to acquit ten guilty persons than to convict...

Delhi HC protects Shashi Tharoor's personality rights; orders blocking of deepfakes

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, ordering the removal of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media across digital platforms. The court recognized Tharoor's enforceable personality and publicity rights, barring the misappropriation of his name, image, voice, and speaking style for any commercial, political, or malicious purpose.

Indian Coast Guard commissions new-gen fast patrol vessel 'Achal'

The Indian Coast Guard has commissioned ICGS Achal, the fifth Adamya-class fast patrol vessel, enhancing its coastal security and offshore asset protection. Built with 60% indigenous content at Goa Shipyard Ltd for Rs 473 crore, the vessel signifies India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and will undertake diverse maritime operations.

UAE weather update: Humidity, fog and winds expected this week

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast generally stable weather across the UAE from Sunday until May 14. Conditions are expected to remain fair overall, with occasional periods of active winds, blowing dust, and morning humidity along coastal areas. Light fog may also form in some northern coastal regions mid-week.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Sunday conditionsWeather on Sunday will be generally fair, becoming dusty at times....

Lukashenko declares Victory Day to be day of national pride

Belarusian President said the country would do everything possible to preserve the peace achieved by veterans

Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager, dies at 84

U.S. Bobby Cox, longtime Braves manager and World Series winner, dies at 84 Updated on: May 9, 2026 / 2:48 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Longtime Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and won the World Series in 1995, has died. He was 84.The Atlanta Braves announced Cox's death Saturday; details weren't immediately available. Cox had a stroke in 2019."Bobby was the best manager to ever wear a Braves uniform. He led our team to...

Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers revealed – are you celebrating tonight?

Dubai: Multiple players have walked away with cash rewards in Saturday’s Dh30 million UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, although the grand prize has not been won.In Draw No. 260509, the winning numbers in the Days section were 12, 11, 29, 18, 7, and 10, while the Months section number drawn was 2.In addition, three residents have secured Dh50,000 each through the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID prize category.The winning Lucky Chance IDs were AF0409095, DV9874564, and AQ1576743.Get updated faster and for F...

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Bobbi Brown on her baby formula venture

Legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown tells "CBS Saturday Morning" about her latest venture into baby formula.

Violins of Hope offers chance to see Holocaust-era instruments

Violins of Hope is a touring project that features instruments collected since the end of World War II. Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman spoke with "CBS Saturday Morning" about playing a violin that was played at Auschwitz, and what the program means to him.

Betty Broderick, convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, dies at 78

U.S. newsBetty Broderick, convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, dies at 78Broderick had been serving a prison sentence for the 1989 murders, which became the subject of multiple films and books. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Betty Broderick in San Diego in 1989.Jerry Mcclard / ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters ConnectShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 9, 2026, 10:57 AM EDTBy Francie EbertBetty Broderick, the woman convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his...

Number of boat migrants arriving in UK after crossing the Channel since 2018 hits 200,000, official figures confirm

Number of boat migrants arriving in UK after crossing the Channel since 2018 hits 200,000, official figures confirmBy JOE ROSSITER, REPORTER and ELIZABETH IVENS Published: 14:50, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 14:50, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments

ITR filing: What are the nuances of new income tax return forms?

India Business News: India’s personal tax compliance framework is undergoing a decisive transformation, driven by digitisation, pre-filled data integration, and the introd.