https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65579937 Casemiro's stunning overhead kick edged Manchester United a step closer to a top-four finish as they secured a narrow Premier League victory over Bournemouth. The Red Devils need just one point from their final two games against Chelsea and Fulham to secure Champions League football at Old Trafford next season. In a game lacking in clear-cut opportunities a piece of magic from Casemiro proved the difference at the Vitality Stadium. The Brazilian midfielder picked up a beautifully weighted pass from Christian Eriksen and turned away from Marcos Senesi to acrobatically hammer home. Without their top goal scorer this season, Marcus Rashford, who was absent from the squad with illness and missed the opportunity to equal his best tally of 17 goals in a single campaign, United struggled to mount regular goal threats. But Casemiro's ninth-minute strike, combined with Liverpool's draw against Aston Villa, were enough to move United one point away from guaranteeing a top-four spot. Reaction to Bournemouth v Man Utd live, plus other Premier League action United on track for Champions League return With Liverpool trailing for much of their match against Villa, United's win looked like it could be enough to secure Erik ten Hag's side their place in next season's Champions League. But a late Roberto Firmino equaliser means United must now wait until Thursday at the earliest to ensure the return of Europe's top competition to Old Trafford after a season-long absence. Meanwhile, as Red Devils fans also await news on who their new owner will be, there can be few complaints from supporters about the job Ten Hag has done. Winning the Carabao Cup, preparing to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley on 3 June and on the brink of securing a top-four place is an impressive feat for the Dutch manager's first foray into the Premier League. While rumours are circulating about the future of long-serving goalkeeper David de Gea, the result at Anfield also means the Spanish shot-stopper has done enough to secure the Golden Glove, having kept 16 clean sheets this term. All United's achievements come despite a poor away record - they have only earned eight points from nine top-flight away matches in 2023, and equalled the club record for most Premier League away defeats in a season (eight). As was the case against Wolves last week, the Red Devils at times lacked urgency against Bournemouth with Dominic Solanke twice going close and David Brooks forcing a fingertip save from De Gea. Bruno Fernandes saw a shot deflected wide and a second powerful effort saved by Neto but in Rashford's absence United's potency in front of goal was lacking. Wout Weghorst hit a sweet strike late on but it was punched away by the Bournemouth keeper, meaning the Dutch striker's hunt for a first Premier League goal for the club continues. "The only criticism is we didn't kill off the game, we had to produce that second goal but that's the way this team are. It is not easy scoring goals," Ten Hag told BBC Sport. "It was a great goal from Casemiro. We pinned them back, didn't let them breathe in the first 25 minutes. "I don't care what happens in Liverpool, it's about us. We have to do the job." Stay up to date with all things Manchester United Cherries safe but defensive improvements needed Many pundits and fans had written Bournemouth off before the start of the season, tipping them to return straight back to the Championship. But manager Gary O'Neil has done a fine job, meaning a relatively flat match at the Vitality did not matter as he has already seen his side move well clear of the relegation battle. Bournemouth sit 14th in the league and face relegation-threatened Everton in their last game of the season at Goodison Park. The Cherries have, however, conceded 70 Premier League goals in 2022-23, equalling their highest-ever figure from 2018-19 and O'Neil will have to solve those defensive frailties to ensure his side progress next season. But they did well to limit United to just one goal on Saturday and spurned their own opportunities to level with Kieffer Moore's strike producing a fine stop from De Gea. "We were good, we gave everything in a close game. We were right in it and had a big chance at the end," O'Neil told BBC Sport. With their safety confirmed Bournemouth will now look towards building a squad that can further extend their stay in the top flight next year. "I am very proud of the group, it was a big mountain we had to climb. We achieved something that not many people thought we could," said O'Neil. The home fans also celebrated the return of Brooks to the starting 11 - for the first time in 598 days after he was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin's lymphoma in October 2021. "For his first game back after such a long time David showed some great touches. Pre-season will be big for him but I'm delighted to have him back. He will be a good option for us next season," said O'Neil.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-65657999 Clare Nowland, 95, is in critical condition after an officer discharged the weapon at a care home in Cooma, New South Wales (NSW), on Wednesday. Police say Ms Nowland had moved towards them "at a slow pace" with a knife. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said she was "not sure" why there were calls for the footage to be released. "I am not sure why they want to see it," she told reporters at a press conference. "Body-worn video is subject to legislative requirements around the surveillance devices act and other things, so it is not routine and we don't intend to release it, unless there is a process at the end of this that would allow it to be released." Ms Webb said she had not seen the video but had heard audio from the footage. She said she does not "see it necessary" for her to view it. The case has made global headlines and sparked an outcry over what advocates say was a disproportionate response. NSW Police has launched a critical incident investigation, which Ms Webb said would "take some time". Officers were called to the Yallambee Lodge care home after reports that Ms Nowland was "armed with a knife". Police say they asked Ms Nowland, aided by a walking frame, to drop the knife before an officer discharged the weapon. Family friend Andrew Thaler claimed Ms Nowland was struck twice - in the chest and the back - before she fell, suffering a fractured skull and a serious brain bleed. Her family are already grieving as they do not expect her to survive, he told BBC News. "The family are shocked, they're confused... and the community is outraged." "How can this happen? How do you explain this level of force? It's absurd."

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https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65631168 Telecoms giant BT is to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade, mostly in the UK, as it cuts costs. Up to a fifth of those cuts will come in customer services as staff are replaced by technologies including artificial intelligence. The headcount reduction from the current workforce of 130,000 includes staff and contractors. "Whenever you get new technologies you can get big changes," said chief executive Philip Jansen. He said "generative AI" tools such as ChatGPT - which can write essays, scripts, poems, and solve computer coding in a human-like way - "gives us confidence we can go even further". Mr Jansen said AI would make services faster, better and more seamless, adding that the changes would not mean customers will "feel like they are dealing with robots". "We are multi-channel, we are online, we have 450 stores and that's not changing at all," he said. "There are plenty of opportunities for our customers to deal with people at BT, plenty of people to speak to." Mr Jansen added that "new technologies drive new jobs", although BT has said it will have a"much smaller workforce" by the end of the 2020s. BT, which is the UK's largest broadband and mobile provider, is currently continuing to expand its fibre network as it moves away from copper. The company said that once the work was completed it would not need as many staff to build and maintain its networks. In addition, newer, more efficient technology, including artificial intelligence, means fewer people will be needed to serve customers in future, it said. The move comes shortly after Vodafone said it would axe a tenth of its staff over the next three years, equating to 11,000 jobs.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65559491 India's Supreme Court has stayed a ban imposed by West Bengal state on a controversial film that shows three women from the country joining the Islamic State group. The court also asked the film's makers to add a disclaimer that the film is "a fictionalised version of events". The Kerala Story was banned in West Bengal last week. The state government said the decision was in the interests of maintaining peace. The film's makers say The Kerala Story is based on years of research, but critics have called it propaganda. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, an association of multiplex owners had also said they would stop screening the film, citing protests and low audiences. The film's makers approached the Supreme Court against the ban in West Bengal and the move by multiplex owners, which they called a "de facto ban" against their work. On Thursday, the Supreme Court asked authorities in Tamil Nadu to provide adequate security at theatres for people to see the film safely. It also directed authorities in West Bengal not to take any steps to prevent screenings of the film. The Kerala Story - based in the southern state of Kerala - had sparked controversy months before its release. In its teaser, released in November, an actress had claimed that her character was one among 32,000 women from the state who had joined Islamic terror groups. But after criticism and legal challenges, the makers updated the film's description on YouTube to the "compilation of the true stories of three young girls from different parts of Kerala". In its Thursday's order, the Supreme Court asked the makers to add two disclaimers to the film as well - one which said that the was "a fictionalised version of events" and another saying that "there is no authentic data to back up the suggestion that the figure of converted people is 32,000 or any other figure". The court said that it will watch the film before hearing other petitions against it in July. After West Bengal had announced the ban, some filmmakers and several leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticised the move. The BJP is in power nationally but is in the opposition in West Bengal, which is governed by the Trinamool Congress. Two state governments - Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, both governed by the BJP - have made the film tax-free. This week, over 100 people were arrested in the western state of Maharashtra after one person died and eight others were injured in communal clashes triggered by a social media post on the film.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/65611988 The second men's major of the season gets under way on Thursday with the 105th US PGA Championship taking place at the iconic Oak Hill Country Club in upstate New York. A total of 99 of the top 100 players in the world will tee it up at the tournament, which unlike the Masters, US Open and Open Championship, does not feature any amateur players. Shaun Micheel, the 2003 champion at Oak Hill, is in the opening group, which will get the championship started at 12:00 BST - with a field of 156 players aiming to lift the Wanamaker Trophy, come Sunday. American Justin Thomas is the defending champion but the world's top two players, current Masters champion Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler come into the championship with the best form. There will be no Tiger Woods as he continues to recover from an ankle injury, Here are some of the main storylines going into the 105th edition of PGA Championship. US PGA Championship tee-times All about the PGA Championship 2023 Battle of the big two? Rahm's victory at Augusta National saw him leapfrog Scheffler at the top of the world rankings. The Spaniard's four victories in 11 events and a second-placed finish in his most recent start, in the Mexico Open, suggest that he is in the perfect form to move a step closer to winning a career Grand Slam, after his breakthrough victory at the US Open in 2021. However, five of the past six Masters champions went on to miss the cut in that year's US PGA Championship. The other standout star this term, has undoubtedly been Scheffler, the player who placed the Green Jacket on Rahm's shoulders for the first time in April. The American has repeatedly underlined his credentials at the top of the game, finishing in the top 12 in each of his past 13 events, including victories at the prestigious Players Championship and WM Phoenix Open. Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is also highly fancied, on a course where he is an honorary member, albeit he arrives in New York looking to turn his form around. The world number three won twice early in the season but missed the cut at both The Players and the Masters and recently finished joint 47th at the Wells Fargo Championship, some 19 strokes behind American winner Wyndham Clark, in an event he has previously won three times. McIlroy has competed in 30 majors since he won the last of his four - the 2014 US PGA - although he did end up in the top 10 at all four of the biggest championships in 2022. Jordan Spieth is making his seventh attempt at a career Grand Slam after recovering from a wrist injury, while fellow Americans Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele and Max Homa, are all chasing their first major after consistently impressing so far this term. Of those on the Saudi-backed LIV Tour, two-time US PGA Championship winners Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka, finished in a tie for second at the Masters, while Patrick Reed ended joint fourth to show that those playing 54-hole tournaments can still cut it over the longer format. Same course, new look Having previously hosted the US Open three times and the 1995 Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship returns to Oak Hill for a fourth time, a decade since Jason Dufner triumphed in 2013. However, it will be almost unrecognisable in places, with course architect Andrew Green's restoration - which was completed in 2019 - aiming to bring Donald Ross' classic creation from almost a century ago back to life. Along with extensive work to all of the greens - which have been rebuilt to modern specifications - hundreds of trees have been removed and some 231 yards added to the course. Striking changes on the front nine see the mammoth 615-yard par-five fourth lengthened by 45 yards and the former par-three sixth replaced by a shorter hole that slots in as the fifth - effectively one of three new holes. The sixth, now some 503 yards, has a slight dogleg to the right with fairway bunkers to the left and Allen's Creek running down the right, cutting across the fairway and then down the left. Fans who remember the closing stretch will also notice the pond on the par-three 15th hole has been filled in. The removal of some tree-lined fairways offers the big hitters off the tee plenty of encouragement but alterations ought to also make the bunkers more penal and the different shaped greens will allow for some daunting pin positions. Best of the Brits Reigning US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, who is in a marquee group containing Rahm and Open champion Cameron Smith for the first two rounds, made a slow start to the season after suffering with a neck injury but appeared back to his best when he won the RBC Heritage last month. In a field brimming with quality, Tommy Fleetwood will be hoping to finally land an elusive first major and in the process become the first English winner since Jim Barnes in 1919. Tyrell Hatton's undoubted putting ability could also carry him into contention, with the Englishman having placed in the top five in three of his past six events. European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald is likely to use Oak Hill as a gauge for prospective members of his squad after several mainstays like Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia resigned their membership of the DP World Tour. Scotland's Robert MacIntyre will be one of those hoping to pick up one of those berths with a strong showing after overcoming recent back problems, while Justin Rose, who has a best of joint third in 2012 and three consecutive top-15 finishes in the past three US PGA Championships, could also fare well on what promises to be a tough test.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65607625 The powerful cyclone that hit Myanmar on Sunday has killed at least 32 people, locals have told the BBC, but the toll may rise further. Cyclone Mocha was one of the strongest storms to make landfall in the region this century, packing winds of about 209km/h (130mph). The confirmed deaths are in Rakhine state, home to many people living in low-lying coastal areas, and Magway division in central Myanmar. Hundreds of homes have collapsed. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll much higher, especially in camps where the internally displaced Rohingya minority live. It is thought those casualties are not being counted by the military junta who seized power in a 2021 coup. In Sittwe, the capital city in Rakhine state, roads have been blocked by uprooted trees and fallen power pylons. In other, less peaceful, areas of the country there are also reports of military attacks on locals following the storm. Thousands of people have fled their homes in the north-western Sagaing region as the army entered villages under cover of the cyclone. "It has been raining since 12 May, we had run from the overflowing streams," a resident in the region's Kani township told the BBC. "The soldiers also punched. [Residents are] fearing the danger of the soldiers more than the danger of the storm." Locals who the BBC spoke to estimate that some 15,000 residents from the Kani and Khin Oo townships have been affected by military attacks in the last two days. They said a four-year-old boy in Inpa village was receiving medical treatment after being hit by a bullet. "Myanmar is facing a storm on many fronts, with reports that the Myanmar army attacked villages in other regions while Cyclone Mocha unfolded in Rakhine state. The needs of families continue to be great," NGO Partners Relief & Development, which works in the cyclone-hit Rakhine state, said in a Twitter post on Tuesday. Communities in Sagaing have put up some of the strongest opposition to the military. The division also houses a large number of anti-coup militias, known as the People's Defence Force. There were no immediate reports of casualties in neighbouring Bangladesh, but the category five storm crushed thousands of shelters in the world's largest refugee camp at Cox's Bazar. It is home to one million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar. About 750,000 people fled low-lying areas ahead of Mocha's landfall last Sunday. It came 15 years after one of Asia's deadliest cyclones, Nargis, smashed into Myanmar's Irrawaddy Delta and claimed 140,000 lives. Cyclones are the equivalent of hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Pacific. Scientists say these storms have become stronger and more frequent due to climate change.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65568363 Four years after his retirement from international cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for the Chennai Super Kings, his Indian Premier League (IPL) team. Sports journalist Suresh Menon reflects on the remarkable reinvention of the 41-year-old cricketing superstar. When the IPL is done and dusted this season, it might not be a bad idea to give the trophy a name. If anyone symbolises the tournament and what it means to the fans, it has to be Dhoni. He has been the face of the IPL forever. The "MS Dhoni Trophy" has a nice ring to it. MS Dhoni retirement leaves a void in world cricket Dhoni was the most expensive player in the inaugural edition in 2008. Fifteen years later he continues to be Chennai Super Kings's (CSK) most valuable player, gathering in himself all that is the best and most exciting in the concept of the T20 franchise tournament itself. Even in Chennai, a city of film stars and politicians who are worshipped and celebrated by millions, Dhoni stands out, especially in the few weeks of the IPL. The connect between the CSK and their fans is special, and in Dhoni they have the man who is CSK. He continues to be a six-hitter of amazing gifts, and leads with rare acumen. No match is a lost cause while the tall wicketkeeper-captain is still on the field. MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings gestures during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on April 27, 2023 in Jaipur, India.( Dhoni has led CSK to four IPL wins since the tournament began in 2008 Four years ago Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket. Every year since then, the question of him giving up all forms of cricket has exercised the minds of critics and fans alike. But Dhoni's mind has been occupied with other things, like leading CSK to one more IPL title to add to the four already in the bag, and raising hopes for his fans that he might make it five this year to match the Mumbai Indians' record. Dhoni continues to be the most original captain in the IPL, the port where young and often out-of-confidence players seek succour. That was only to be expected. He turns 42 in July, and is possibly worth a place in the team on captaincy alone - not just for his tactical sharpness, but for his handling of the young players who look up to him. India shock over Dhoni retirement When he was India captain, Dhoni once said that all he asked for was a team that would be willing to throw themselves at an approaching truck when it mattered. He has got such a team in the CSK. But it is Dhoni's decision to bat as low as No. 8 that has caused comment this year. He is carrying a knee injury, and was quoted as telling his players, "Don't make me run a lot." His job, he explained, was "to bat at the death and hit out". This he has been doing to great effect. His strike rate in the IPL is 204, he has faced just 47 balls and hit 96 runs with a six every 4.7 deliveries, or 10 sixes in all. Batting at No. 8, he made 20 in nine balls against Delhi Capitals and his team won by 27 runs. He began CSK's home season by hitting fast bowler Mark Wood for sixes off the first two deliveries he faced. At No. 6, against Punjab Kings he made 13 on four balls with two sixes. MS Dhoni of the Chennai Super Kings bats during the Indian Premier League IPL Qualifier Final match between the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings at ACA-VDCA Stadium on May 10, 2019 in Visakhapatnam, India Dhoni is now a lower order batsman with CSK I can't remember a time when the arrival of a team's No. 8 batsman was awaited with such anticipation. Ravindra Jadeja, his team-mate, has said he is not too keen on going in at No.7 because by then the chants of "Dhoni, Dhoni" would begin as the crowd (not just in Chennai) hoped for the fall of a wicket. Dhoni's reinvention might carry a message for two sets of players: those who bat below No.3 and whose only business is to go for the six, and not hang around. For ageing batters, his message is: in T20, make yourself useful by hitting big, that is the only justification. In red ball cricket, the action goes in the reverse order. A Rohan Kanhai or a Sachin Tendulkar, who begin as fabulous strikers of the ball, often change guard, play straighter, and become accumulators rather than boundary-hitters. That's the wrong way to go about it in white ball cricket, Dhoni is saying - a 20 off nine balls is more useful than a 50 off 70. Dhoni Dhoni is India's most successful captain To be able to play T20 at 41 calls for the kind of self-knowledge and fitness that Dhoni has been exhibiting. Passion too, especially if you have been around for a bit and have nothing left to prove. There is a humility and awareness in accepting that the big hundreds and fifties may be in the past, and anyway there is nothing more pathetic in sport than a former great trying to recapture the glory days. No one has been quite able to get into Dhoni's mind all these years. Each time he announced his retirement - first from red ball, and then from white ball cricket - he took everybody by surprise. Will this be his final year in the IPL? Maybe. Or maybe not. Naming the IPL Trophy after him would be fitting. After all, it was his team that won India the 2007 World Cup and gave rise to the IPL. Sports writer Suresh Menon has written books on Sachin Tendulkar and Bishan Bedi.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65596283 The number of people not working in the UK due to long-term sickness has risen to a new record, official figures show. More than two and a half million are not working due to health problems, the Office for National Statistics said. It blamed a rise in mental health issues in younger people and people suffering back and neck pain, possibly due to home working, for the rise. The figures also showed the squeeze on pay remains, with wage increases failing to keep up with rising prices. However, public sector pay is now growing at the fastest pace for about 20 years. A rise in part-time and self-employed workers helped to push up the employment rate in the first three months of the year, the ONS said, and the number of job vacancies fell again. Who are the millions of Britons not working? Are wages keeping up with inflation? Since the start of the Covid pandemic, there were "well over 400,000 more people outside of the labour market due to ill health," Darren Morgan, director of economic statistics at the ONS, told the BBC's Today Programme. Mr Morgan said there had also been "an increase in the category that includes post-viral fatigue so perhaps long Covid having an impact." Typically, for every 13 people currently working, one person is long-term sick. One of the reasons why the UK economy has been doing less well than other developed nations has been the case of the missing workers, after millions stopped working during the pandemic. Getting these people back to work is a key part of the government's plan to get the economy growing again, and address the shortage of workers that has affected many sectors of the economy. The latest figures show mixed progress on this front. Significant numbers of students, carers and even some retired people have started looking for work again, pushing the inactivity rate - the key measure of people not in work - down to 21%. However, the rise in the number of people too ill to work is likely to worry policymakers. "We should be concerned by the high number of people who are economically inactive because they are sick, and progress on tackling inactivity overall is too slow. "It is a year since the ONS reported on high worklessness, labour shortages and high inflation and too little has changed. This is holding the economy back by constraining companies' ability to grow," said Neil Carberry, chief executive at the industry body Recruitment and Employment Confederation. Sitting with proper posture is one of the best things you can do to prevent back and neck problems. So it is easy to see how spending long hours sitting at a desk, hunched over a laptop could be bad for you. The latest data from the ONS suggests musculoskeletal issues are on the rise, and likely linked to the shift to home working that happened to many of us during the pandemic. If you use a home workstation, the advice is to make sure the top of your computer screen is level with your eyes and about an arm's length away from you. You should be able to relax your shoulders when you are typing and keep your elbows at 90 degrees. Take regular breaks too to stand up, stretch and move around. If you have neck or back pain, chat with your doctor or see a physiotherapist. Employers are also required by law to protect the health and safety of their workers The employment rate edged up to 75.9% between January and March, the ONS said, helped by more part-time employees and self-employed workers, but the unemployment rate also rose slightly to 3.9%. The latest figures from the ONS also showed: the number of people on employers' payrolls dropped in April, the first decline in more than two years job vacancy numbers fell for the 10th consecutive period, with firms holding back on recruitment due to uncertainty over the economic outlook growth in regular pay, which excludes bonuses, was 6.7% in the first three months of the year, but when price rises are taken into account, regular pay fell by 2% pay growth in the public sector was 5.6%, which was the highest rate since 2003 the number of working days lost to strikes rose to 556,000 in March 2023, mainly due to walkouts in the health and education sectors. While job vacancy numbers have been falling steadily in recent months, there are still more than one million unfilled posts. Long-term sickness graphic In response to the latest figures, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, said: "It's encouraging that the unemployment rate remains historically low but difficulty in finding staff and rising prices are a worry for many families and businesses." But shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Ashworth said the government was a "drag" on the economy with family finances "being squeezed to breaking point by a further fall in real wages" and with fewer people in employment than before the pandemic.

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Auto Boasting the latest in-car technology, a cosseting premium tech-packed interior and eye-catching design, the Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron are the beating hearts of Audi’s fast-growing range of all-electric e-tron models. But, to truly get to the core of what makes these all-electric SUVs so compelling, you need to talk to real owners who know the car best. That’s why we turned to Alan and Michael – two passionate drivers who have already put thousands of miles on their Audi Q4 e-trons, finding small moments of magic every time they get in. Focusing on five key areas that matter to all-electric SUV owners – that’s styling, in-car tech, range, and charging, driving feel and practicality – they talked us through their personal highlights. First up, Michael: a technology consultant from Manchester and owner of a fair few Audis in his time. Doing weekly 400-mile return journeys to and from London, he well and truly puts his Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron through its paces. For Michael, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron’s striking styling was the first thing to capture his attention. “When I saw the first video for the Audi Q4 e-tron, I knew I had to have it, based on the grille alone,” he says. “Those Matrix LED headlights are one of the best features." “Both the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Sportback e-tron look amazing, but I love how sporty the Sportback is in particular. Its lines are incredibly sleek, and it has real presence. It just stands out from any of the other cars on the road. The fact you could also get a few extra miles of range out of the Sportback e-tron (compared to the regular Q4 e-tron SUV*) is an added bonus of that Sportback shape. For me, EVs are all about efficiency as well as looks, and I feel like my Q4 Sportback e-tron ticks all those boxes.” Although many rival electric cars opt for sometimes controversial styling in a bid to defy conventions and stand out, Michael welcomes the familiarity of Audi’s Q4 classic design language – albeit boasting some subtle forward-looking e-tron touches. “It doesn't look so futuristic that it looks out of place,” Michael says. “It looks contemporary, but with futuristic design elements in it. You can tell it's an EV without it needing it to look like a spaceship.” That familiar well-considered Audi design continues inside the Q4 Sportback e-tron, too, “Whenever I get in, I realise the time and care that has gone into thinking about what the driver wants and needs behind the wheel,” says Michael. “The S Line sport seats** are incredibly comfy. They literally hug you while you're driving. I go on so many long drives and it never feels long. The dog loves sitting in the back, too. Put it this way, if it gets his approval, then that’s good enough for me.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65579650 Papua New Guinea's foreign minister has quit after a controversy over spending on the country's official delegation at King Charles III's coronation. Justin Tkatchenko travelled with his daughter Savannah, who posted a TikTok showing her first-class plane journey and shopping spree in Singapore. On Wednesday, he branded her critics "primitive animals". Mr Tkatchenko's comments sparked protests in the capital Port Moresby on Friday outside Parliament House. Papua New Guinea is a Commonwealth nation in the Pacific which has King Charles as its head of state. In a statement on Friday, Mr Tkatchenko said he "stood aside" after consulting with Prime Minister James Marape. He added that he wanted to ensure recent events did not interfere with upcoming official visits by US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I also want to ensure the truth of this matter is cleared and the misinformation and lies are corrected," he said. Mr Tkatchenko and his daughter were criticised for travelling with at least 10 officials to see the coronation of King Charles, at a cost of almost $900,000, according to local newspaper Post-Courier. Government spokesman Bill Toraso confirmed to the Reuters news agency 10 of its staff had travelled to London, alongside 10 guests. In the since-deleted video, Savannah filmed her visit to luxury fashion stores in Singapore and her meal in the "stunning" first-class lounge on her way to London. This prompted anger in Papua New Guinea, where some argued that public money would have been better spent on basic services. Mr Tkatchenko blasted his daughter's critics in an interview with Australia's ABC. "She's absolutely traumatised by these primitive animals," he said. "I call them primitive animals because they are." "Jealousy is a curse. And, you know, these people clearly show that they have got nothing to do in their lives other than to put down people that want to do something good for their country." He later apologised about his comments, which he said had been "taken the completely wrong way". He added they were targeted only at individuals who had made "disgusting and vile comments" about his daughter, including "sexual and violent" threats. Prime Minister James Marape asked Papua New Guineans to accept Mr Tkatchenko's apology, saying in a statement he too had been offended by the remarks. Mr Tkatchenko's resignation comes ahead of Mr Modi's two-day visit to Papua New Guinea starting on 21 May, which will coincide with Mr Biden's trip the following day. The White House has confirmed President Biden will stopover in Port Moresby after travelling from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Japan.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-65580765 India's opposition Congress party is set to defeat Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a crucial election in the southern state of Karnataka, according to voting trends. Experts say a win in Karnataka would give the Congress party a much-needed morale boost ahead of the national election due next year. Karnataka - the BJP's only bastion in southern India and home to tech hub Bangalore - is the first of five big states to go to the polls this year. Dozens of Congress supporters have gathered outside the party headquarters in Bangalore and New Delhi, waving party flags and shouting victory slogans. According to the Election Commission's website, the Congress is currently leading in or has won more than 130 out of 224 state assembly seats - it needs a simple majority of 113 seats to form the government on its own. The BJP is currently ahead in less than 70 seats. Mr Modi had run a gruelling campaign - addressing several rallies and roadshows within a span of 10 days - aimed at helping the BJP retain power in the state. The Congress's efforts were led by national leaders including Mr Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with state leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar (both of whom are in the running to become chief minister if the party wins). Outside the Congress's headquarters in Karnataka Dozens of Congress supporters have gathered outside the party's headquarters in Bangalore Congress spokesperson Akhilesh Pratap Singh told the BBC that the results from Karnataka would have a larger impact ahead of next year's general election. "The BJP will lose the assembly elections later this year in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Mr Modi would lose next year's general election too," he claimed. But Suvrokamal Dutta, a political analyst who supports the BJP, disagreed, saying that one election victory would not improve the Congress's fortunes. "Narendra Modi is too big a challenge for the Congress party to handle," he said. The Congress was once India's most powerful party, governing India almost continuously - except for a few years - from independence in 1947 to 2014, when Mr Modi's BJP swept to power by a landslide. Since then, the party has been striving to regain its lost political prominence on a national level. The results in Karnataka are also significant for the Congress as it comes two months after Rahul Gandhi, its former president, was convicted for defamation and disqualified as a lawmaker. Analysts say the election results signify a clear desire for change among voters, as the BJP, which had been governing Karnataka for four years, faced anti-incumbency sentiment. Its tenure was marked by internal squabbles and allegations of poor governance. Party leaders also mostly focused on the achievements of Mr Modi's federal government in their speeches. The results show that the Congress was "able to put its differences aside" and come together to fight the election, says political analyst Vijay Grover. "Mr Modi had staked his own personal charisma and credibility to try and revive the party from anti-incumbency. But that doesn't seem to have happened at the level that he would have expected," he says, adding, however, that the prime minister's po[CENSORED]rity is still a significant factor for the general election. In its campaign, the Congress party highlighted issues such as inflation, high unemployment and the BJP's alleged poor governance, which seems to have struck a chord with voters. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering of supporters during a political event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the GMIT College Grounds on March 25, 2023 in Davangere, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had led a gruelling campaign for his party in Karnataka The election campaigns were intense, with both parties promising several measures to help the poor, including free gas cylinders and electricity. The Congress's promise to ban the Bajrang Dal, a hardline Hindu group, had also sparked a controversy ahead of the election. The Congress equated Bajrang Dal with the Po[CENSORED]r Front of India (PFI), a controversial Muslim group which was outlawed last year. The BJP, in turn, accused the Congress of being "anti-Hindu", saying the party had hurt the sentiments of the followers of the monkey god Hanuman, also known as Bajrang Bali. Mr Singh from the Congress claimed that Karnataka's voters had rejected the "divisive and communal politics" of the BJP. He also said that Mr Gandhi's nationwide "unity march", which ended in January, galvanised Congress members. Mr Dutta, however, said that the Congress party should not get carried away by its victory, pointing to the party's earlier losses in several states in north and north-eastern India. Political analyst and author Sugata Srinivasaraju added that the results in Karnataka don't necessarily indicate an advantage to the Congress in the general elections. "The context and narratives will be very different in 2024. It happened last time too. The BJP in Karnataka may benefit in 2024 because it would have shed its anti-incumbency by then," he said.

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