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Indian opposition MPs detained in protest against election chief
Police in Delhi detained several opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, as they marched towards the Election Commission headquarters to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The lawmakers were released shortly afterwards and resumed their march, holding a sit-in; the protest marks an escalation of opposition criticism over a nationwide voter roll…
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Blue states set to trigger fresh minimum wage hikes with pay floors more than double federal rate
Five Democratic-led states are raising minimum wages effective 1 January 2027, further widening the gap between state and federal wage floors. The increases underscore the ongoing divergence in wage policies across America, with some states moving substantially ahead of the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour. Washington will lead at $17.73 per hour (up 60…
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Ole Miss students, bar workers warn of culture of underage drinking, fake ID schemes and frat allegations
An investigation by Fox News Digital, based on interviews with more than 30 students, bartenders and venue workers, reveals a widespread culture of underage drinking at bars around “The Square” in Oxford, near the University of Mississippi campus. Students and staff describe fake IDs, ID sharing and other simple methods routinely used to evade age…
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Burger King marketing boss says ‘guest does rule’ but says one thing can’t be forced
Burger King is working to reinforce its customer-centric philosophy by encouraging authentic engagement between employees and guests, with chief marketing officer Joel Yashinsky emphasising that the approach must feel genuine rather than forced. The Miami-based chain has introduced slogans including “You Rule” (2022) and the latest “There’s a New King and It’s You” to support…
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Germany arrests former BND chief August Hanning over espionage allegations
The new reporting says Hanning’s former chief of staff also led the offices of his successors from 2012 to 2026, a role prosecutors allege gave him access to confidential material. They say he passed documents to Hanning for payment, adding detail to an espionage case involving Germany’s former intelligence chief. Hanning, who headed the BND…
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Tate Britain’s 1990s art show favours fashion over artistic depth
Tate Britain’s exhibition of 1990s British art, curated by former Vogue editor Edward Enninful, combines fashion photography with fine art but reduces the decade’s most significant work to superficial magazine aesthetics. The 1990s marked a turning point when Britain transformed from artistic obscurity to international prominence in contemporary art, yet this show fails to capture…
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Researchers assess uncertain health effects as some switch from LED bulbs
The article examines claims that LED lighting may affect sleep, metabolism and other aspects of health, and explains why some health influencers are replacing LEDs with incandescent bulbs. Researchers say evidence is emerging that different light wavelengths may have biological effects, but the health consequences of everyday LED exposure are still uncertain. LEDs mainly emit…
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Russian drone strikes disrupt Ukrainian rail travel and prompt mass evacuations
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s railways are causing growing danger and disruption for passengers, with evacuations and delays now common well beyond the eastern front. The escalation matters because trains have helped keep the country running since Russia’s 2022 invasion, while the railway operator says protecting passengers and staff has become its priority. Ukrzaliznytsia said…
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Asos investigates app message threatening to expose customer data
Asos investigated an unauthorised customer notification sent by hackers, who threatened to publish customer data unless the retailer engaged with them. The incident raised concerns about the security of customer information, though Asos said it did not believe payment card details or account passwords had been affected. The message, sent at around 10am, claimed the…
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Russian media claims a second victim has died from ‘plague outbreak’ at infection zone hospital as Kremlin scrambles to cover up details
Russian media have reported that a second person has died after contracting plague in Russia’s Irkutsk region, but the claim has not been confirmed by health authorities. The reports follow the death of laboratory technician Darya Shipilova, 28, and have raised concern amid conflicting accounts of the cause and extent of the illness. Shipilova died…