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Police raided ‘obsessed hobbyist’ when he was just 15 minutes away from completing 3D printing of parts needed to make a gun
Police raided a man described as an “obsessed hobbyist” after discovering he was reportedly just 15 minutes away from finishing the 3D printing of components needed to assemble a firearm. The case highlights growing concerns among law enforcement about the use of accessible 3D printing technology to manufacture untraceable weapons, often referred to as “ghost…
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Lidia Thorpe erupts at CEO who wants to stop Welcome to Countries and displaying three flags – as she tells him to ‘pay the rent’… and then brands entire state racist
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe clashed angrily with a company chief executive during an inquiry hearing after he suggested scrapping Welcome to Country ceremonies and the practice of flying three flags (the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags) at official events. Thorpe, a prominent Aboriginal rights advocate, responded furiously, telling the CEO to “pay the…
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Will summit encourage Scottish clubs to give youth a chance?
Scottish Football Association chiefs Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland are set to hold a “critically important” summit with senior club owners and chief executives in St Andrews next month, urging Premiership clubs to give more opportunities to young Scottish players. The push, titled “Made In Scotland?”, comes amid concern that clubs are increasingly overlooking homegrown…
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‘Rip-off’ parking charges of up to £30-a-day are driving tourists away from Britain’s seaside towns
The AA has warned that steep seaside parking charges — in some cases up to £30 for a day — are pushing tourists away from Britain’s coastal towns during summer, effectively cancelling out the savings families are meant to get from the Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme. The motoring organisation says the fees risk…
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US State Department has yanked more than 175k visas under Trump administration so far
The US State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term, officials announced on Monday. The figure, disclosed less than two years into the administration, reflects an intensified use of the department’s continuous vetting programme to strip foreign nationals of their legal status in the United States. State…
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Can Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president? – podcast
Fifa president Gianni Infantino, buoyed by a well-received World Cup only weeks ago, now faces mounting pressure to resign over a controversial plan to sell off the World Cup. Despite issuing an apology, the backlash has not subsided, raising questions about whether this represents one scandal too many for a leader already known for divisive…
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Barack Obama launches Audible podcast exploring six influential books
Barack Obama has confirmed a new podcast, “A Great Book with Barack Obama,” which will see the former US president discuss six books that have shaped his worldview alongside six as-yet-unnamed guests. The series is produced by Audible and Higher Ground, the media company Obama runs with Michelle Obama, and forms part of the pair’s…
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Canada’s Rodeo FX Taps Former MPC Film Montreal Exec For Key Corporate Role
Rodeo FX, the Montreal-based visual effects studio, has appointed Émilie Dussault, previously known for building MPC Film’s Montreal operation, as its new Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs. The newly created role covers government relations, public affairs, industry relations and brand communications, and comes as Rodeo FX marks its 20th anniversary following recent expansion into France…
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Darline Graham details how she’d forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey’s legacy
Darline Graham, sister of the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, has set out her approach to a special election campaign for his former US Senate seat, saying she intends to establish her own political identity while honouring his legacy. Her comments come as South Carolina prepares for a special election following her brother’s death,…
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Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Shoppers across the UK are scrambling to find eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, with high street shops and online retailers running short of stock. Many who order now are told delivery will not arrive until later in the week, too late for the event itself, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich has confirmed…