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Domestic abuse and sexual violence against women and girls has soared to ‘epidemic’ levels, Yvette Cooper warns
Yvette Cooper has described domestic abuse and sexual violence against women and girls as reaching “epidemic” levels, and argued that their effects should be treated as a health issue. She is expected to outline how the NHS and public health services could help victims in her Labour conference speech, as the government seeks to halve…
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Trump finalizes rule to make cars less fuel efficient
The US Department of Transportation has finalised a plan to weaken fuel economy standards, undoing a key Biden-era requirement. The change allows new vehicles to use more fuel, which the Trump administration says will reduce their purchase price; critics warn it will raise fuel bills and worsen pollution-related costs. The Biden rules aimed for a…
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Stuck between superpowers: How Australia navigates the China-US rivalry
Australia is expanding its military co-operation with the United States as China’s growing military strength and influence in the Pacific raise concern. The move highlights a strategic bind: Australia relies on the US for security while China is its biggest trading partner. The joint Southern Jackaroo exercise with US and Japanese forces rehearses for a…
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Mallorca goalkeeper Iván Cuéllar injured after ‘large structure’ in canteen falls on him
Real Mallorca goalkeeper Iván “Pichu” Cuéllar suffered a serious head injury on Monday when a large decorative structure in the club’s training ground canteen collapsed on him at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio. The 42-year-old was taken to hospital and is recovering well under medical observation, with doctors ruling out further complications. This injury is…
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National Fish and Chip Awards 2026: Top 40 chippies batter the competition to make this year’s longlist
The National Fish and Chip Awards has announced its 2026 longlist of 40 leading fish and chip establishments competing for the prestigious Takeaway of the Year title. The awards, now in their 39th year, aim to celebrate excellence and raise standards across the UK’s fish and chip industry, with competitors evaluated on product quality, hygiene,…
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AI is supercharging hacking, and your local hospitals and banks aren’t ready
Vivian’s Door, an Alabama nonprofit that works with underserved and minority-owned businesses, took its systems offline for three days after callers reported receiving fraudulent emails asking for money. Its IT provider fixed a vulnerability, costing the organisation about $3,000, but director Janice Malone remains unsure whether AI helped enable the attack or whether further attacks…
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£6bn Clyde dock project expected to support thousands of jobs
The Government has committed £6 billion to building three floating docks for HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane in the UK, saying the work will support thousands of jobs and strengthen domestic defence industry. The announcement was made at Labour’s conference as part of a wider push to use defence spending to support British manufacturing.…
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Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş released after Erdoğan insult conviction
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been convicted of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and sentenced to almost 19 months in prison, but an Istanbul court ordered his release because he has already served time. The conviction is subject to appeal, and a travel ban prevents him from leaving Turkey. Göktaş denied the charge, arguing that…
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Mike Collins faces questions over Georgia Senate office ethics probe
Republican Georgia Senate nominee Mike Collins faced an awkward confrontation at a press event over the weekend when challenged about an ongoing ethics investigation into his office. Senate Republican Leader John Thune, visiting Georgia to fundraise for Collins, uncomfortably deflected a reporter’s question about the investigation, whilst Collins subsequently dismissed it as a “nothingburger.” The…
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Kent builder admits harassment and damage after cottage renovation dispute
A builder hired to renovate a Grade II-listed Tudor cottage in Chilham, Kent, was filmed throwing roof tiles to the ground during a dispute with the owners over the cost and quality of the work. James Fuller, 44, pleaded guilty to harassment without violence and two counts of criminal damage; prosecutors said his actions formed…