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Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees
The family of Adrian Howe, a former Vodafone employee found drowned in 2018 shortly before his new franchise was due to open, are campaigning for a new “Adrian’s law” to protect franchisees, arguing his death might have been prevented had such regulation existed. His daughter, Kirsty-Anne Holmes, wants a governing body to oversee franchising contracts…
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Gianni Infantino’s astonishing letter congratulating Argentina on finishing second at the World Cup is LEAKED as FIFA president hails Lionel Messi and Co’s ‘professionalism’ despite thuggish post-match antics
A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that he congratulated Argentina on finishing runners-up at the World Cup, praising the squad’s “professionalism” despite ugly scenes involving Lionel Messi and teammates after their final defeat to Spain. The disclosure has raised eyebrows given the timing, as it followed widely criticised post-match conduct by…
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Left-wing Democrats are on a winning run – but can they lure back crucial swing voters?
Left-wing Democrats have enjoyed a run of primary victories this summer, but face a critical test in Michigan, where progressive Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is locked in a tight contest with moderate Congresswoman Haley Stevens ahead of the 4 August primary. The race highlights a deepening divide in the Democratic Party between its centrist establishment…
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Bali run club popular with Aussies sparks outrage after locals complained they were excluded – as its organisers are banned from Indonesia
A running club in Bali that had become especially popular with Australian expatriates and tourists has triggered a backlash after local residents complained they were being excluded from the group. The controversy escalated to the point where Indonesian authorities have banned the club’s organisers from the country, highlighting ongoing tensions between foreign visitors and local…
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Israel detains more than 70 in West Bank after deadly clashes
Israeli forces detained more than 70 people across the occupied West Bank following deadly violence that killed two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers. The arrests signal a major security response and risk further escalating tensions in a territory already affected by raids, settler violence and expanding Israeli settlements. The military said the detentions took…
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Dangerous heat dome grips central US
A heat dome is bringing dangerous, persistent heat to central parts of the United States, with forecasters warning that high temperatures, humidity and warm nights could increase the risk of heat-related illness. The conditions matter because limited overnight cooling can prevent people from recovering from daytime heat, allowing heat stress to build over several days.…
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One dead, several injured after vehicle plows through crowd at LGBTQ+ event in Germany
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Wes Streeting follows Ed Miliband in trying to rebuild bridges with Donald Trump’s US government in new ‘charm offensive’ after previous attacks
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly attempting to rebuild relations with Donald Trump’s US administration through a new “charm offensive”, following a similar approach already taken by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. The move comes after both ministers had previously been critical of Trump, and reflects a wider effort within the UK government to smooth over…