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Alexandra RosbothamBBC News NIGetty ImagesNRS Healthcare supplies wheelchairs to the health serviceThe chairman of Stormont’s health committee has called for contingency plans to be put in place as a company supplying wheelchairs to the health service in Northern Ireland is on the brink of going bust.NRS Healthcare is contracted by the Department of Health (DoH) to provide wheelchairs to patients being discharged from hospital or requiring assistance in their homes.The BBC understands it is expected to run out of cash by the end of the week.The DoH said it was “developing contingencies” to support people.Philip McGuigan, a Sinn Féin MLA…

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NEW DELHI: The embassy of India in Dublin has issued a security advisory urging Indian citizens in Ireland to exercise caution, following a recent rise in physical attacks targeting members of the Indian community.“There has been an increase in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently,” the embassy said in a post on X. “The embassy is in touch with the authorities concerned of Ireland in this regard.”Indians Outrage in Dublin After Vicious Attack on Amazon Techie, Demand for Justice in IrelandIndians in Ireland have been advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security…

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England dropped crucial catches late on the second day of the decisive final Test to leave India with the momentum at The Oval.Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was put down twice in his 51 not out and Sai Sudharsan let off once before falling lbw to Gus Atkinson. The tourists eventually closed a chaotic day on 75-2, leading by 52.The ball darted around throughout. India lost their last four first-innings wickets inside the first six overs of the morning to be bowled out for 224, then England lost all nine of their wickets for 155 runs in being dismissed for 247.In such…

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Millions of motorists will not be able to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling.The UK’s highest court sided with finance companies in two out of three crucial test cases focusing on commission payments made by banks and other lenders to car dealers.The decision reversed earlier court rulings that had opened the possibility of large-scale compensation claims from motorists on a similar scale to the PPI mis-selling scandal.But many drivers who took out a certain type of finance deal could still be in line for payouts. The UK’s financial regulator, who is considering…

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Umpire Kumar Dharmasena and KL Rahul had a heated exchange on Day 2 of the 5th Test (Images via X/@StarSportsIndia & Getty Images) Tensions boiled over on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval, with a heated exchange between Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root at the centre of the drama and KL Rahul later getting into a strong disagreement with umpire Kumar Dharmasena.The incident unfolded in the 22nd over of England’s first innings. After delivering a ball to Root, Prasidh appeared to exchange sharp words with the England batter. While the exact…

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US President Donald Trump says he has ordered two nuclear submarines to “be positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to “highly provocative” comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.In a post on social media, Trump said he acted “just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances”.He did not say where the two submarines were being deployed.Medvedev has posted several comments in recent days threatening the US in response to Trump’s ultimatum to Moscow…

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A 76-year-old man has been charged after children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire.An investigation was launched by Leicestershire Police after eight children and one adult at the camp at Stathern Lodge, Stathern, were taken to hospital on Monday. All have since been discharged.The police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), said it was investigating the force’s handling of the incident.Jonathon Ruben, of Landmere Lane in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, has been charged with three counts of wilful ill treatment of a child, relating to three children.He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Leicester Magistrates’…

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