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Gunman shoots two dead, wounds five others at Virginia high school graduation
Gunman shoots two dead, wounds five others at Virginia high school graduation
By Daniel Trotta and Steve Gorman (Reuters) -A man armed with four handguns killed two people and wounded five others
2023-06-07 10:22
Trump scheduled to be questioned in lawsuits from ex-FBI employees who sent negative texts about him
Trump scheduled to be questioned in lawsuits from ex-FBI employees who sent negative texts about him
Donald Trump is scheduled to be questioned under oath as part of lawsuits from two former FBI employees who provoked the former president’s outrage after sending each other pejorative text messages about him
2023-10-17 12:49
Georgia court's apparent error in early publishing of charges gives Trump opening to attack case
Georgia court's apparent error in early publishing of charges gives Trump opening to attack case
Donald Trump and his allies are already seizing on a document briefly posted on the Georgia court's website suggesting the former president was charged hours before the grand jury handed down his indictment over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss
2023-08-15 12:54
‘Get back in the kitchen’: Lioness Fara Williams on the aggressive sexist and homophobic abuse she gets online
‘Get back in the kitchen’: Lioness Fara Williams on the aggressive sexist and homophobic abuse she gets online
Former England footballer Fara Williams has spoken out about the sexist and homophobic abuse she has suffered online, saying she’s been told to “get back in the kitchen”. In an exclusive interview with The Independent, the ex-midfielder turned football pundit said trolls question her knowledge of the sport, telling her she knows “nothing about the game”. The 39-year-old, who is England’s most capped player, said the online abuse is “definitely sexist” and gets worse and is “more aggressive” when she is reporting on men’s football rather than the women’s game. “When I’m doing punditry in a women’s game, the percentages in terms of the abuse you get is really, really minimal compared to when as a female, I talk on the men’s game as a pundit,” Williams said. “The abuse heightens and it’s more aggressive, more direct. Definitely more abusive.” The football commentator said she thought “jealousy” was “probably one of the main things” which drives people to perpetrate online abuse. She said many people think trolls are people who you are “really close to”, adding: “You get trolled by people that you think are your friends and they are the ones that know the most about you.” The former Lioness said she is able to cope with the online hate because she has a “thick skin”, but her ability to handle abuse could potentially change if the harassment were to ramp up. The “daily” abuse suffered by footballers she used to play with who are now prominent in the media is “not acceptable”, she stated. Ms Williams added: “I’ve seen a change in them as people because of social media – close friends that have really been affected by some of the awful abuse that they get online.” She said: “If you are bombarded with abuse daily, at some point it will affect your mental health, whether you think you are strong headed or not.” Ms Williams said: “As I said, I’m quite strong headed now, but there is nothing to say that if I was to be absolutely bombarded with abuse on a daily basis, that couldn’t change how I start to think and see myself.” Her friends are targeted with “horrific abuse” for simply “having an opinion in a workplace that they are supposed to have an opinion in”, she added. Discussing homophobic online abuse, she said: “I’m sure they’re aware that there are a lot of gay people within the women’s game, and it’s easy for them to drop a comment in.” Ms Williams, a member of Hope United, a team of footballers committed to tackling online sexist hate, reflected on whether the abuse she endures would worsen if her punditry for men’s football ramps up. "They could talk about the way I talk, the way I look, the way I sound,” she added. “Who I think I am.” Ms Williams said she hoped abuse on social media would improve when the online safety bill is rolled out as a change in the law would make people “accountable” for their comments. The legislation, which aims to tackle hate speech, cyberbullying, and disinformation, is in its final stages in parliament and would see social media companies also held accountable for abuse published on their sites. The ex-footballer attended a roundtable meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday to demonstrate her backing for proposed changes to the online safety bill, which would boost the online protection of women and girls. “For me, social media has become a fantasy world where you can do whatever you want and get away with it without any consequences,” Ms Williams said. Turning her attention to the World Cup kiss saga, she said it was “disappointing” that it “took so long” to be dealt with. Her comments come after the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales has come under sustained criticism for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain secured their 1-0 win over England last month. Rubiales, who was also condemned for grabbing his crotch after Spain won the women’s world title for the first time in history, refused to step down over his behaviour but was suspended by Fifa. He eventually resigned as president on Sunday, after weeks of pressure, after Hermoso filed a legal complaint. Jorge Vilda, head coach of Spain’s women’s team, was fired last week after he was among those who praised Rubiales’ refusal to step down. “It’s the only thing that’s been spoken about when Spain were phenomenal in the World Cup and these women should be celebrated,” she added. “For me, it’s a celebration of their success and I think that’s been forgotten and the girls probably haven’t been able to celebrate.” Discussing Rubiales, she said: “I think the right thing has been done now. He stepped away from it. He still hasn’t apologised.” Read More Fara Williams: England’s most-capped footballer announces retirement England winning Euro 2022 ‘a real proud moment’ for ex-midfielder Fara Williams Jill Scott says World Cup kiss saga ‘overshadowed’ Spanish women’s team playing ‘great football’ Lioness Demi Stokes says misogynistic abuse online ‘really affected’ England players’ game ‘History in the making’: Lionesses’ Euros success sparks booming interest in women’s football Women’s sport is bigger and better than ever in 2023 – rundown of the best in the calendar
2023-09-13 22:58
Dana Holgorsen fired as Houston football coach after five seasons, AP source says
Dana Holgorsen fired as Houston football coach after five seasons, AP source says
The Houston Cougars fired football coach Dana Holgorsen on Sunday, a day after finishing his third losing season in five years, according to a person familiar with the move
2023-11-27 01:55
Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writes
Cuomo could have run again for NY governor, but declined for family reasons, former top aide writes
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s top aide during the onset of the pandemic and the sexual harassment scandal that forced Cuomo from office in 2021 has written a memoir
2023-10-24 06:51
Armie Hammer will not face charges following sexual assault investigation, according to LA District Attorney
Armie Hammer will not face charges following sexual assault investigation, according to LA District Attorney
Actor Armie Hammer will not face charges following an investigation by Los Angeles police into an allegation of sexual assault against the actor, the LA District Attorney's Office told CNN on Wednesday.
2023-06-01 05:56
'It's not about him': Internet replies as Trump says if he was president Israel ‘wouldn’t have had to be prepared’
'It's not about him': Internet replies as Trump says if he was president Israel ‘wouldn’t have had to be prepared’
Trump claimed that if he was the US President, Israel ‘wouldn’t have had to be prepared’ for Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered an all-out war
2023-10-12 17:27
5 NFL games end on game-winning field goals, most ever in one day
5 NFL games end on game-winning field goals, most ever in one day
Five games ended with game-winning field goals in regulation Sunday, the most in one day in NFL history
2023-11-13 10:23
Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prison
Capitol rioter who shocked police officer with stun gun is sentenced to over 12 years in prison
A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer’s neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison
2023-06-22 01:51
UK immigration: YouTube influencer says 'some people hide behind studentship'
UK immigration: YouTube influencer says 'some people hide behind studentship'
A YouTuber who advises Nigerians on coming to the UK says some students are motivated by work not study.
2023-05-24 08:55
Exclusive-Vulture surveillance system alerts Zambian park to poachers
Exclusive-Vulture surveillance system alerts Zambian park to poachers
By Gloria Dickie Lion and leopard populations in Zambia's Kafue National Park are showing signs of a modest
2023-06-01 15:59