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Billionaire property investor David Reuben relocates from Britain to Monaco
Billionaire property investor David Reuben, 88, has relocated from Britain to Monaco this summer, continuing a trend of wealthy individuals departing the UK under Labour’s government. Reuben, a Newcastle United shareholder who is overseeing £1 billion in restoration work on London’s landmarks, moved to a jurisdiction with no income, capital gains or inheritance tax. His…
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Florida Gators run into buzzsaw in Missouri, Tigers shred top-ten team for rare ranked win at home
Missouri thrashed eighth-ranked Florida 45-17 in Columbia, controlling both lines and ending the Gators’ hopes of building on their top-ten status. The win marked Missouri’s first home victory over a ranked opponent since 2024 and offered a strong response to its defeat by Mississippi State the previous week. Missouri gained 560 total yards and restricted…
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Australian police probe co-pilot’s alleged links to university study
Australian authorities have launched an investigation into alleged links between Omani co-pilot Hammam Al Hammami and Australia, after reports said he may have studied at an Australian university. The inquiry is part of efforts to establish his background following allegations that he attacked the captain and tried to take control of a Flydubai flight. The…
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Ghana bans preaching on moving public service vehicles
Ghana has introduced a new law that bans preaching on public service vehicles whilst in motion, with penalties of up to eight months in prison and fines of up to £39. The regulation, passed in May and now being enforced, classifies preaching and hawking as nuisances affecting passenger safety and comfort. This threatens a long-standing…
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Higher alcohol intake linked to rising osteoarthritis risk in South Korean study
A large South Korean study found that adults who drank more alcohol had a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis. The association increased across drinking levels, even after researchers accounted for body weight and liver function, though the findings show a link rather than proving alcohol causes the condition. Researchers followed more than 1.2 million adults…
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Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has acknowledged preparing contingency plans for a possible US invasion, though he emphasises the risk is low and highly improbable. He framed this as responsible risk management given the uncertainty surrounding the redefinition of US-Canada relations under President Trump’s administration, particularly concerning Trump’s global tariffs and his repeated suggestions about…
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Study finds nearly one in 10 dogs die in car crashes, prompting restraint rules calls
Research has found that dogs face a significant risk of serious injury or death during car accidents, with academics calling for properly regulated restraints similar to human seatbelts. The study examined 268 vehicle incidents involving dogs and found that nearly 10 per cent died and 28 per cent suffered injuries severe enough to require veterinary…
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Activists exclude pro-Israel Jewish groups from Cable Street anniversary march
Activists have told pro-Israel Jewish groups they are not welcome at a march marking 90 years since the Battle of Cable Street, where East End residents opposed Oswald Mosley’s fascist movement. The dispute has drawn attention to competing views over who should represent the anti-fascist legacy of the event and how it relates to contemporary…
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Home Office supplied 974 hijabs to small-boat migrants in six months
Government figures show that 974 hijabs were provided to small-boat migrants between January and June, prompting Conservative criticism that public money should not fund religious clothing. The Home Office says it has a legal duty to supply basic clothing, including cultural and religious items, when needed. The figures imply a rate of about 162 hijabs…