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George Holmes and two other staff members suspended over allegations of financial irregularitiesThe vice-chancellor of the University of Greater Manchester and two other members of staff have been suspended as police confirmed an investigation is under way into “allegations of financial irregularities”.The university, which was known until recently as the University of Bolton, confirmed that Prof George Holmes, who has been its vice-chancellor for 20 years, the provost and a third senior member of academic staff have been suspended. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/13/university-of-greater-manchester-suspends-vice-chancellor-amid-investigation Author : Sally Weale Education correspondent Publish date : 2025-05-13 17:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content

LA judge will decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should be freed after serving 30 years in prison for murderAfter months of delays, a hearing starts on Tuesday to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents.A Los Angeles judge will preside over the resentencing hearing that is expected to last two days. If he shortens their sentences, the brothers would still need approval from the state’s parole board to get out of prison. They could then potentially go free on time

US president expected to offer Saudi Arabia arms package reportedly worth more than $100bn; Musk, Rubio and Hegseth also on tripPresident Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Elon Musk were seen chatting briefly during the reception in Riyadh, Reuters reports.Footage shows President Trump speaking with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the ceremonial blue room, where he is meeting and greeting officials. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/may/13/donald-trump-saudi-arabia-gulf-middle-east-latest-us-politics-news-live Author : Lucy Campbell (now); Jane Clinton (earlier) Publish date : 2025-05-13 12:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Officers say two died of natural causes and third-party involvement is ruled out for a 91-year-old man in SwanagePolice have concluded that two residents found dead at a Dorset care home died of natural causes but an inquest will be held to establish the cause of a third death.The deaths of the two men and one woman led to all residents at the Gainsborough care home in Swanage being evacuated amid fears the three may have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/may/13/police-end-investigation-three-deaths-dorset-care-home Author : Steven Morris Publish date : 2025-05-13 09:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs