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Chad Court Keeps Opposition Leader Succès Masra in Prison After Appeal Rejected

Chad’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal filed by former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, ensuring that one of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s most prominent critics will remain behind bars amid growing political tensions in the country. The ruling, delivered on Thursday in the capital N’Djamena, upholds Masra’s 20-year prison sentence handed down in August 2025 on charges including inciting violence and complicity in murder. His legal […]

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Football

Tuchel Drops Big Names as England’s World Cup Squad Sparks Debate

England manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making several high-profile omissions that have already triggered fierce debate among fans and pundits ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Among the most surprising absentees are Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Harry Maguire, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Tuchel opting instead for a squad built around balance, chemistry, and tactical flexibility. […]

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Local

UK Melanoma Cases Surge Past 20,000 as Cancer Experts Warn of Rising Sun Exposure Risks

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases diagnosed annually in the United Kingdom has exceeded 20,000 for the first time, prompting renewed warnings from health experts about the dangers of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and sunbeds. According to Cancer Research UK, the sharp rise in cases highlights growing concerns over preventable skin damage, with the charity estimating that nearly 90 percent of melanoma diagnoses could […]

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Foreign

Turkish Opposition Leader Defies Court Order After Removal From Office

Turkey’s political tensions deepened on Thursday after opposition leader Özgür Özel refused to step down despite a court ruling that annulled his leadership of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), the country’s main opposition movement. Speaking outside the party headquarters in Ankara, Özel declared he would remain in office and continue resisting what he described as a politically motivated decision aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of future elections. Supporters gathered […]

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Local

Scotland Defends Expanding Benefits System as Concerns Grow Over £1.2bn Funding Gap

Scotland’s newly appointed Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Jenny Gilruth has strongly defended the country’s growing welfare system, insisting the Scottish government is “not spending too much on benefits” despite mounting concerns over its long-term financial sustainability. Speaking after her promotion in John Swinney’s cabinet reshuffle, Gilruth said SNP ministers would “make no apology” for maintaining a more generous social security model than the rest of the UK. The […]

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Local

UK Net Migration Falls to Lowest Post-Pandemic Level as Tougher Visa Rules Reshape Immigration Trends

Net migration to the UK has dropped sharply to 171,000, marking the lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic and a dramatic fall from the record highs seen in recent years. Newly released figures show migration levels declined by 48% compared with the previous year, reflecting the impact of stricter immigration policies introduced under both the previous Conservative government and the current Labour administration. The decline has been driven largely by […]

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Local

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves Unveils VAT Cut on Selected Attractions

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected attractions, cutting the rate from 20% to 5% as part of a wider effort to ease cost-of-living pressures and encourage domestic leisure spending. The move was unveiled during a parliamentary statement focused on supporting households struggling with rising everyday expenses. Presenting the policy, Reeves said she recognises that families want more than just financial […]

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Local

Wes Streeting Signals Wealth Tax Push as Labour Leadership Contest Heats Up

Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has pledged support for a “wealth tax that works” as he positions himself for a potential Labour Party leadership bid. According to reporting from Nation.Cymru, the proposal forms part of a broader economic pitch aimed at reshaping how wealth and investment income are taxed in the UK, amid growing debate inside Labour over its future direction. Streeting’s plan focuses on aligning capital gains tax […]

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Local

Eleven NHS Staff Sacked After Illegally Accessing Medical Records of Nottingham Attack Victims

Eleven staff members at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have been dismissed after being found to have unlawfully accessed the medical records of victims of the 2023 Nottingham attacks, a case that has triggered renewed concern over patient confidentiality within the UK’s health service. The disciplinary action follows an internal investigation into how sensitive medical information was accessed without a legitimate work-related reason. The breach relates to the aftermath of […]

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