Four members of the Highland Council's licensing committee have resigned after their vote allowed a taxi driver, convicted of rape, to retain his operator's licence. The decision drew significant public criticism, leading to the councillors' departure.
The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has initiated contact with West Ham United and will employ its statutory powers to gather "urgent information" from co-owner David Sullivan. This action follows multiple allegations of abuse of power and sexual exploitation made against Mr Sullivan, which the IFR deems "extremely serious".
The US Department of Defense has included technology firm Alibaba and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, among others, on a list of Chinese companies it claims have ties to the Chinese military. This designation serves as a warning to American entities regarding potential business risks, although it does not impose immediate prohibitions.
