The Police Ombudsman found that a PSNI officer did not act with sensitivity during a Troubles memorial event on the Ormeau Road in 2021, where survivor Mark Sykes was arrested and put into handcuffs before being released 90 minutes later. The officer’s actions were deemed to be not in line with the order to treat the gathering with sensitivity, despite reasonable justification for police attendance due to Covid restrictions. PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has accepted the ombudsman’s recommendations in response to the investigation.
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Albanese claims victory in Vegemite fight as Canada concedes spread poses ‘low’ risk to humans | Australia news
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced victory in the "Vegemite-gate" trade dispute with Canada, where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) initially barred the sale of Vegemite at a Toronto cafe due to local food regulations. After discussions, the CFIA determined the health risk from the product was low and agreed to allow Vegemite sales with revised labeling while working on a long-term solution. Albanese praised the outcome as a win for Australian industry and...
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