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UK Kebab Industry Faces Scrutiny After Major Food Fraud Scandal
Kismet Kebabs has been fined £500,000 after investigations revealed lamb products contained goat, skin, and fat, sparking concerns over supply chain transparency.
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Prince Harry Weighs UK Return Amid Security Hurdles and Reconciliation Hopes
Prince Harry is navigating complex security concerns as he prepares for a potential UK visit to mark the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games.
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OUTsurance Secures Sponsorship of RTÉ’s ‘The Oliver Callan Show’
South African insurer OUTsurance has signed a 12-month sponsorship deal for RTÉ Radio 1’s ‘The Oliver Callan Show’, marking a significant market expansion move.
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Germany Tightens Sick Leave Rules in Bid to Boost Economic Productivity
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a ban on sick notes via telephone as part of a 34-point plan to address Germany’s high absenteeism and economic stagnation.
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Hunter Biden Mocks Trump with Satirical Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
Hunter Biden publicly nominated Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, mocking the president’s repetitive claims regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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U.S. Warns of Potential Russian Provocations Against Poland; Kaliningrad Faces Supply Strain
Washington warns that Russia may stage limited incursions or provocations in Poland as Kaliningrad struggles with fuel shortages and logistical strain.
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Escalation in Ukraine: Zelenskyy Vows Retaliation Following Deadliest Russian Barrage of 2026
Following the deadliest Russian barrage of 2026, President Zelenskyy has pledged retaliation, signaling a new phase of intense long-range strikes.
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Iran Begins High-Stakes Funeral Rites for Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Tehran has launched days of funeral rites for Ali Khamenei, using the event as a strategic display of regime power amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel.
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DC Council Restores Paid Family Leave Funding Amid Broader Policy Shifts
The DC Council’s FY2027 budget restores key family leave protections, while France launches a new parental leave policy to combat declining birth rates.
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Germany Moves to Tighten Sick Leave Rules in Sweeping Economic Reform Package
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a 34-point reform package, including mandatory medical certificates from day one, to boost Germany’s sluggish economy.
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Princess of Wales Returns to Public Duties with Wimbledon Visit and Charity Challenge
Following cancer treatment, the Princess of Wales has resumed official duties, appearing at Wimbledon and completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.
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Convicted People Smuggler Found Living in UK Under False Identity
A BBC investigation has identified Twana Jamal, a convicted people smuggler, living in the UK under a false identity while pursuing an active asylum claim.
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Rangers Enter Race for French Defender Sankhoun Diawara
Rangers have joined the pursuit of Troyes centre-back Sankhoun Diawara, facing competition from FC Basel for the 20-year-old French prospect.
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Russia launches major aerial attack on Kyiv; Zelensky demands urgent air defense support
A massive Russian aerial attack on Kyiv killed 21 people, prompting President Zelensky to demand that allies honor their commitments on air defense deliveries.
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TSA warns travelers after passenger hides smoke grenades in peanut butter
A passenger at Indianapolis International Airport attempted to smuggle live smoke grenades in a peanut butter jar, prompting a stern warning from the TSA.
