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Revealed: Alarming reasons behind Britain’s alcohol death crisis – according to the scientists that spotted the surge in victims (and it’s not just Covid)

  • Scientists cite reasons for Britain's alcohol death rise beyond Covid-19
  • Report is part of ongoing scrutiny of alcohol-related fatality trends
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A Daily Mail report highlights concerns among scientists over a sustained rise in alcohol-related deaths across Britain, with researchers pointing to factors beyond the Covid-19 pandemic as drivers of the crisis. The article frames this as part of a wider pattern of health experts identifying and explaining a…

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WWE’s Paul Heyman takes swipe at Conor McGregor injury on ‘Monday Night Raw’

  • Paul Heyman mocked Conor McGregor's injuries during WWE Raw segment.
  • The Vision celebrated after beating Otis and Akira Tozawa.
  • Heyman's loyalty to the group appears increasingly uncertain.

WWE veteran Paul Heyman used a segment on "Monday Night Raw" to mock UFC fighter Conor McGregor's injury record, as he addressed The Vision faction following their ringside victory over Otis and Akira Tozawa. The remark drew attention because Heyman, long regarded as one of wrestling's sharpest talkers,…

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Major twist in Alan Jones case as prosecutors withdraw four charges just weeks before his trial

  • Four charges against Alan Jones dropped weeks before trial
  • Jones has pleaded not guilty to remaining charges
  • Sydney trial to proceed despite the reduced charge list

Prosecutors have withdrawn four charges against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones just weeks before he was due to stand trial, marking a significant development in the long-running sexual abuse case against him. The move alters the scope of the prosecution ahead of proceedings in a Sydney court, though the…

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Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine

  • ICE agent shot dead a Colombian national in Biddeford, Maine
  • Officials gave conflicting accounts on whether he was the intended target
  • Protests followed; DHS inspector general now investigating

An ICE agent fatally shot a Colombian national during an immigration enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, marking the second deadly use of force by the agency against a migrant within a week, following a similar incident in Texas. The shooting has sparked protests in Biddeford and outside a…

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Vietnam’s Skyline Media Schedules North America, International Rollout For ‘Mr. Hero’

  • Vietnamese film "Mr. Hero" gets wide international distribution deals
  • North American release via Eastern Edge Films set for 7 August
  • Also opening in Australia, New Zealand and Myanmar in 2026

Vietnamese comedy-drama "Mr. Hero" is set for a broad international rollout after premiering at the New York Asian Film Festival, with Vietnam's Skyline Media handling overseas sales and distribution. The film, produced by three Vietnamese companies alongside Fremantle's Singapore-based Beach House Pictures, tackles the sensitive social issue of…

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Australia warned it needs more immigration to cope with future problem: ‘It’s going to be very hard to turn around’

  • Australia's birth rate has hit a record low, ABS data shows.
  • Experts say more immigration is needed to offset shrinking workforce.
  • Warning that reversing the demographic trend will be very difficult.

Australia has been warned it will need to significantly boost immigration to offset a record-low birth rate, according to demographic experts citing new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The warning centres on concerns that a shrinking working-age population, driven by falling fertility, could undermine economic growth…

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Culture Amp rocked by lawsuit: $300k-a-year AI worker says he was sacked after complaining colleague took credit for his work – why company says his claims are ’embarrassing’

  • Ex-Culture Amp AI worker sues after alleged sacking over credit dispute
  • Worker reportedly earned about $300,000 annually
  • Culture Amp calls the lawsuit's claims "embarrassing"

Culture Amp, the Australian workplace software company, is facing a lawsuit in Australia's Federal Court from a former employee who claims he was dismissed after raising concerns that a colleague had taken credit for his work. The worker, who reportedly earned around $300,000 a year in an artificial…

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Baby-faced killer who allegedly shot mom and stepdad back in court as her lawyer fights for delay over ‘rouge officers’ bringing in new evidence

  • Georgia teen accused of killing mum and stepdad returns to court
  • Defence lawyer seeks delay over allegedly improper new evidence
  • Dispute centres on conduct of "rogue officers" in the case

An 18-year-old woman accused of shooting her mother and stepfather in Georgia has appeared in court again as her defence lawyer seeks to delay her murder trial, alleging that "rogue officers" attempted to introduce new evidence improperly. The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendant's youthful…

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OxyShred warning for Aussies after tradies test positive for meth during workplace screenings

  • OxyShred supplement linked to false positive meth test results.
  • Australian tradies and FIFO workers affected during workplace screenings.
  • Warning issued over risk to jobs in safety-critical industries.

Australian tradies and FIFO (fly-in fly-out) workers have reportedly tested positive for methamphetamine during routine workplace drug screenings after using the popular pre-workout supplement OxyShred, made by EHPlabs. The finding has prompted a warning to Australian workers, as a positive result could jeopardise employment in safety-critical industries such…

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Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists ‘with the full force of the law’

  • Hegseth creates DOJ task force to prosecute Pentagon leakers to media.
  • Pentagon's Office of General Counsel will lead the effort.
  • Comes amid ongoing US strikes on Iran and war funding requests.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new joint task force with the Department of Justice aimed at identifying and prosecuting Pentagon officials who leak sensitive information to journalists. The move signals a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on unauthorised disclosures from…

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