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According to Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, a more inclusive approach to diverse cultures can lead to a more harmonious society, although he acknowledges that significant progress still needs to be made globally.

Guardiola's remarks were made in response to a statement by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who had previously suggested that the UK had experienced a form of "colonisation" by immigrant populations, a comment for which he subsequently issued an apology.

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A pair of men from Bristol have received prison sentences totalling over 14 years for their roles in a shooting incident in Cardiff, where a teenager was injured after being shot through a letterbox with a double-barrelled shotgun.

On June 7, at 19:36, Efekan Karahan, 18, approached a house in Cardiff's Pontprennau area and fired his shotgun twice, striking the 15-year-old victim in the legs; Karahan was subsequently sentenced to 8 years and 4 months in prison.

Karahan's accomplice, Ashley Fernando Corbin, 21, also from Bristol, waited nearby during the shooting and received a 6-year prison sentence for his involvement.

According to evidence presented at Newport Crown Court, the attack was linked to an ongoing feud involving the drugs trade, which included a family member of the teenage victim who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Prosecutor Clare Wilkins outlined the events of the incident, stating that the 15-year-old victim was at home caring for his brother when he went downstairs to make a cup of tea, unaware of the danger that awaited him.

As the victim entered the kitchen, he was startled by a loud noise at the front door, which would soon be followed by a more severe and life-threatening event.

Wilkins described how the victim then proceeded to the hallway, where he saw a figure through the glass panel in the front door, immediately followed by the sound of a gunshot and the letterbox being dislodged; a second shot was then fired, striking the victim, who managed to move out of sight.

After being shot, the teenager returned upstairs to check on his brother and soon realised he was bleeding from his leg, prompting him to seek help.

From the bedroom window, the victim spotted Corbin filming Karahan on his phone, with both men wearing balaclavas, a scene that would later be recounted in court.

The court was shown footage from a mobile phone and CCTV, which captured Karahan slipping on the tiled entrance to the house and forcefully hitting the door, an event that the victim had initially mistaken for someone kicking the door.

After firing the shotgun through the letterbox, Karahan was seen tripping over a railing while fleeing the scene, further evidence of the chaotic nature of the incident.

Karahan lost control of the shotgun momentarily before regaining possession of it and making his way across a field to a waiting vehicle, which had been fitted with cloned number plates.

The prosecution argued that the two defendants had travelled from Bristol to Cardiff with the intention of carrying out the attack, which was part of a larger, ongoing feud involving the drugs trade and a family member of the victim.

In the aftermath of the shooting, the victim contacted his older brother, who arrived at the house shortly afterwards and attempted to follow the defendants' vehicle.

The older brother returned home and called an ambulance for his younger brother, who was described in court as being pale and scared following the traumatic event.

A subsequent medical examination revealed that the teenager had suffered injuries from 30 pellets in his left leg, which had ricocheted and caused the harm.

In his defence, Ieuan Callaghan argued that Karahan had been exploited by criminal gangs in Bristol, portraying him as neither a dangerous nor sophisticated criminal.

Meanwhile, Ruth Smith, defending Corbin, suggested that her client had been vulnerable to exploitation by drug gangs since being excluded from school at the age of 13.

Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke, in sentencing Karahan, emphasized that he had played a significant role in the incident, stating, "You pulled the trigger, not once but twice, which is not a lesser role," while also describing Corbin as having a pro-criminal attitude and being dangerous.

Leighton Mawer of the Crown Prosecution Service noted that the two defendants had carefully planned their actions, including the use of a firearm, which resulted in serious injuries to the victim.

Mawer added that the discharge of firearms can often have fatal consequences, but fortunately, this incident did not result in the loss of life.

After a 46-year tenure, the creator of Hello Kitty is relinquishing her design role, marking the end of an era for the beloved character that has become a global phenomenon.

In 1980, Yuko Yamaguchi assumed design responsibilities for Hello Kitty, a character that, despite being commonly perceived as a feline, is actually a little girl from London, five years after the character's initial launch.

During Yamaguchi's four-decade stewardship, Hello Kitty has evolved into one of the most successful franchises worldwide, with its popularity extending far beyond its origins in Japan.

Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, has expressed its gratitude to Yamaguchi, stating that she has "passed the torch" to the next generation of designers.

The launch of Hello Kitty coincided with the rising global popularity of Japanese 'kawaii' culture, a distinctively feminine and youthful aesthetic that has become a cultural phenomenon.

Yamaguchi often embodied the Hello Kitty spirit by wearing dresses inspired by the character and styling her hair in buns, reflecting her deep connection to the brand.

Now 70, Yamaguchi has been credited by Sanrio with transforming Hello Kitty into a universally beloved character, as noted on the company's website.

Sanrio has announced that one of its designers, known by the pseudonym "Aya", who has been working alongside Yamaguchi, will take over as the lead designer by the end of 2026.

Although Yamaguchi is stepping down from her design role, she will remain with Sanrio to offer guidance and support.

Hello Kitty first appeared on a coin purse in 1974, but it was in 1980 that the character began to gain widespread recognition, eventually becoming a global marketing sensation.

The character has been featured on a wide range of products, including clothing, accessories, video games, and even an Airbus plane, and has partnered with notable brands such as Unicef, Nintendo, and Balenciaga, as well as making an appearance as a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Hello Kitty-themed cafes can be found worldwide, and there is a dedicated theme park in Japan, with another park slated to open in China.

Unlike other popular Japanese exports, such as Pokemon, Hello Kitty has a relatively minimal backstory, with Sanrio describing her as "not quite a cat, but not a human either".

According to Sanrio, Hello Kitty was born in London, has a twin sister named Mimmy, and a boyfriend named Dear Daniel, although these details are not widely emphasized in the character's marketing.

A Warner Bros film featuring Hello Kitty is scheduled for release in 2028, marking the character's cinematic debut, although she has previously appeared in several animated series, always without speaking, due to her design lacking a mouth.