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Unverified rape claim sparks violent protests at Punjab university
An unverified claim that a female student had been raped at Lovely Professional University in Punjab sparked protests that escalated into violence over the weekend. Classes have been suspended for 10 days, exams postponed and students allowed to leave; the incident has raised concerns about safety and the handling of rumours on a large residential…
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Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75
Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Bayside High’s Principal Richard Belding in the “Saved by the Bell” franchise, has died aged 75. His representative confirmed his death and remembered him as a much-loved person who was devoted to his fans. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on 18 November…
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Milei Demands UK Halt Falklands Oil Project, Threatens International Tribunal Action
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has demanded that the United Kingdom cease oil exploration at the Sea Lion oilfield near the Falkland Islands, issuing a two-week deadline before pursuing international legal action. The ultimatum represents a significant escalation in the longstanding sovereignty dispute between the two nations, with Milei threatening to initiate arbitration through the International…
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Burkina Faso opens first gold refinery to process more bullion domestically
Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery as its military-led government seeks to process more of the country’s mineral wealth domestically and tighten state control of the mining industry. Junta leader Ibrahim Traoré says the plant will help reduce reliance on exporting raw materials and keep more of the value from gold production in…
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Offender tagging delays leave victims falsely assured, inspector warns
Electronic tags fitted to offenders in England and Wales are taking up to five months to install, creating a “false sense of assurance” for victims and leading to repeated breaches of court-imposed curfews and conditions. The delays are particularly concerning as the Government expands the tagging system, with over 2,500 prisoners due for early release…
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Princess Alexandra’s concert absence prompts concern ahead of her 90th birthday
Princess Alexandra, Queen Elizabeth’s last surviving bridesmaid, sparked health concerns when she withdrew from a concert celebrating her late sister-in-law Katharine, Duchess of Kent, despite being initially listed in the Court Circular as having attended. The 89-year-old’s last-minute pull-out from the event at Sinfonia Smith Square in Westminster raises questions about her wellbeing as she…
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Burnham may revisit pension triple lock to fund Labour plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has convened a surprise Cabinet meeting ahead of his major conference speech, signalling he may reconsider Labour’s commitment to the pension triple lock to finance his proposed £18 billion-a-year NHS-style social care system. This move has triggered significant backlash from the party’s union allies and internal divisions, with Unite warning that…
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One in eight cancers are linked to infections, new study finds, including a common stomach bug linked to bowel cancer
A new international study has found that one in eight cancers worldwide are triggered by infections, with approximately 2.3 million of the 19.2 million new cancer cases diagnosed in 2024 linked to infection. Researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer emphasise that many of these cases could be prevented through existing vaccinations and…
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Aberystwyth introduces three-year ban on street drinking amid anti-social behaviour complaints
Aberystwyth, the Welsh university town where King Charles studied Welsh for a term in 1969, has implemented a three-year street-drinking ban following complaints of anti-social behaviour. The Public Space Protection Order gives police powers to seize alcohol consumed outside licensed establishments, addressing what local councillors described as a ‘wild west’ atmosphere created by drunken men…
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AI agent failures and agentic ransomware surge as Florida targets OpenAI oversight
Meta’s shopping assistant exposed a seller’s home address; Microsoft revealed the first documented agentic ransomware attack destroyed cloud infrastructure; Florida seeks injunction requiring independent safety checks on OpenAI’s AI development.