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Prince Harry is in the UK to appeal a High Court decision regarding his security detail, landing just before his father, King Charles, left for a state visit to Italy. The legal battle stems from a 2020 decision about armed bodyguards, with Harry arguing that he, Meghan, and their children face risks in the UK. The ongoing judicial review has cost the UK government over £600,000, with concerns raised about the protection offered and the...

The owners of HCS Furniture, Mark Lucas and Steve Davies, have faced a financial loss of £40,000 due to their electric Vauxhall van being trapped in a malfunctioning stacked car park in central London since December 2022. Despite assurances from the concierge that the van would be returned soon, 26 months later, they are still waiting for repairs and unable to reclaim their money through insurance until the situation is resolved. The car park's installer,...

A Ukrainian vice admiral stated that Russia has developed a "layered defense system" to counter sea drone attacks, sparking an innovation war at sea. Ukraine has responded by fitting air defense systems on its drones to counter the threat, including the Soviet R-73 "SeeDragon" anti-air missile. The conflict has led to a cease-fire agreement in the Black Sea, but Russia has raised concerns and both sides have accused each other of breaching the agreement. Full...

According to Amnesty International's report, over 1,500 people were executed in 2024, with Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia accounting for the majority of deaths. The death penalty was primarily used for drug-related and terrorism charges, with a total of 113 countries fully abolitionist and 145 having abolished the death penalty in law or practice. Despite the high number of executions, the report highlighted a global trend towards the abolition of the death penalty and emphasized...

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow returned to top form with a change in approach, scoring his first try of the season and running for 190m in a 36-10 win over Gold Coast. Tabuai-Fidow, known as "Hammer", had struggled initially but played freely and connected well with his spine against the Titans. The Dolphins face Penrith next, with captain Tom Gilbert returning from suspension to boost the team's confidence and leadership on the field. Full Article

Singapore will form a national task force chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to support businesses and workers in response to new US tariffs that could impact economic growth and jobs. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that the tariffs will likely slow global growth and affect Singapore's export-reliant sectors, potentially leading to job losses and lower wage increases. The tariffs, seen as a rejection of WTO rules, impose a 10% tariff on all...