Author: OMN AI

Premier League clubs may soon be forced to increase wages after the UK government announced that players’ image rights payments will be treated as taxable income from April 2027. Many top-flight players receive substantial image-rights payments through limited companies, taxed at the 25% corporation rate. Under the new rules, these payments will instead be taxed at the 45% top rate of personal income tax — leaving players with significantly higher tax bills. Agents say players signing new deals are likely to demand higher wages to offset the increased tax burden. Some overseas players have clauses making clubs responsible for changes…

Measles deaths fell sharply since 2000, yet officials now warn of a clear global resurgence. Cases in Europe and Central Asia rose by 47 per cent last year because vaccination rates dropped, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The warning arrives as signs show measles regaining ground worldwide, undermining two decades of progress. An estimated 95,000 people died from measles in 2024, mostly children under five. That number stands far below the 780,000 deaths recorded in 2000, but the WHO stated that “every death from a disease that could be prevented with a highly effective and low-cost vaccine is…

Tourists entered the O Circuit without ranger guidance and faced worsening weather. Severe forecasting problems also pushed the group forward despite clear danger. Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia receives up to 300,000 visitors each year. Many travelers attempt its famous trekking routes. On 17 November, a violent blizzard hit the remote O Circuit and killed five trekkers while stranding dozens for hours. The storm revealed deeper concerns about park oversight and long-criticised safety practices. How the Disaster Unfolded on the O Circuit About 30 international trekkers began their hike before dawn on 17 November. They left Los Perros…

Archaeologists say they have confirmed that a विशाल circle of massive pits near Stonehenge was carved by humans, not formed naturally. Known as the Durrington pit circle, the structure appears to be over a mile wide and made up of around 20 pits, some measuring up to 10 metres across and 5 metres deep. First identified in 2020, it was initially met with scepticism, with some suggesting natural origins. A new study used a combination of advanced techniques — including ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistance mapping, sediment DNA analysis and soil dating — to prove the pits were deliberately excavated by…

Scientists have identified five major phases of brain development across the human lifespan, with key transitions occurring around the ages of 9, 32, 66 and 83, according to a large new study. Researchers analysed brain scans from nearly 4,000 people ranging from infancy to 90 years old. They found that brain development does not follow a smooth, gradual path, but instead shifts through clear “epochs” marked by major changes in neural organisation. The five phases identified were: During childhood, the brain undergoes “network consolidation”, where excess neural connections are trimmed and more active pathways are strengthened. In adolescence, white matter…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is undergoing a structural reorganization, highlighted by the creation of a new Second Amendment Rights Section within its Civil Rights Division. Officials say the move signals federal action and responsiveness, particularly on contentious constitutional issues such as gun rights. The Second Amendment Rights Section will focus on cases involving alleged violations of Americans’ constitutional right to keep and bear arms. The office will investigate complaints, review evidence, and, if necessary, pursue legal action to protect gun rights. DOJ officials emphasized that the office is meant to enforce existing constitutional protections rather than introduce new…

Protesters in Paris drew attention to major shortcomings in France’s response to domestic violence as new figures alarmed the public. Dozens gathered in central Paris on Tuesday night and condemned the surge in gender-based violence while they honoured women recently killed by partners or former partners. Activist Marie-Josée, aged 78, expressed deep concern as the crowd remembered five women murdered last week. Demonstrators voiced outrage only hours before the government received a major report urging drastic changes in how the justice system manages domestic abuse cases. Officials received the document on Tuesday, and the authors called for testing a new…

Idrissa Gueye was given a round of applause by his Everton teammates after apologising for the incident that saw him sent off during Monday’s win over Manchester United. The midfielder became the first Premier League player in 17 years to be dismissed for striking a teammate when he slapped Michael Keane during a heated exchange at Old Trafford. The flashpoint followed Gueye’s misplaced pass inside Everton’s penalty area that nearly led to a goal for Bruno Fernandes. Despite playing with 10 men for over 85 minutes, Everton produced a heroic performance to secure a 1–0 victory, giving David Moyes his…

Japan introduced a new strategy to ease overtourism in cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. The Japan National Tourism Organisation and All Nippon Airways now offer free domestic flights to UK and European travellers across ANA’s full regional network. The initiative runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and encourages visitors to explore lesser-known regions. It forms part of the “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” offer, which lets eligible economy passengers book up to two free domestic flights on an international ticket by 31 January. Travellers can take these domestic flights anytime after 31 January. The scheme means travellers pay…

Ash From Hayli Gubbi Reaches Busy International Routes Air India and Akasa Air cancelled a new round of flights after the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia sent a large ash plume drifting into air corridors linking the Gulf region with India. Authorities issued warnings to all carriers, stressing that volcanic ash can impair engines and onboard instruments, prompting airlines to modify operations until conditions stabilize. Carriers Pause Services and Examine Aircraft for Possible Exposure Air India said several planes were temporarily grounded for detailed safety assessments to rule out any contact with ash at altitude. Akasa Air suspended operations on…