Politics

Conflicts & Security

Ledbury Vape Shop Loses Alcohol Licence Over Organised Crime

A Herefordshire off-licence and vape shop linked to organised crime has lost its alcohol sales licence with no chance of reinstatement. The Ledbury Convenience Store, trading as Mr Vape, faced revocation after authorities seized illegal cigarettes and tobacco last November.

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Europe

Kings Worthy Parents Protest School Bus Cuts in Winchester

Dozens of parents from Kings Worthy plan to protest outside Hampshire County Council offices in Winchester on Thursday, February 26, over the planned scrapping of a bus service to The Henry Beaufort School. The council confirmed it will end the route on April 13, forcing about 183 pupils to walk a three-mile alternative path officials deem safe.

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Americas

Sacramento Students Stage Walkout at Capitol Over ICE Actions After Minneapolis Shootings

Thousands of Sacramento high school students rallied at the California state Capitol on Jan. 30 to protest federal immigration enforcement by ICE following deadly shootings in Minneapolis. The student-led walkout drew participants from multiple schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Trump Warns UK Against Ceding Diego Garcia to Mauritius

President Donald Trump urged Britain on Thursday not to hand over Diego Garcia to Mauritius, calling the planned sovereignty transfer a threat to a vital U.S.-UK military base. He posted on Truth Social that the strategically located island in the Chagos archipelago 'should not be taken away from the UK.'

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Corporate

Dialled In hires SEO executive Katie to boost digital services

Dialled In, a Sheffield-based marketing agency, appointed Katie as its new SEO executive to expand its digital capabilities. The hire brings over six years of experience in digital marketing and international SEO strategies.

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Football

Tottenham eyes Bournemouth’s Senesi as Romero replacement

Tottenham Hotspur have targeted Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi as a potential successor to captain Cristian Romero, who plans to leave this summer. The move comes amid Spurs' dismal season and interest from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Argentine center-back.

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Policy & Law

NYC Mayor Mamdani Eyes Canceling Adams’ 5,000 NYPD Officer Hiring Plan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed scrapping a plan to hire 5,000 additional police officers outlined by his predecessor Eric Adams. The move comes as part of Mamdani's first preliminary budget amid a reported fiscal crunch.

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Asia Pacific

Fadnavis, Shinde and Sunetra Pawar Rock Shivaji’s Cradle at Shivneri Fort

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar at Shivneri Fort on Tuesday to perform the ceremonial 'pālna' ritual, rocking the cradle of infant Shivaji Maharaj during Shiv Janmotsav celebrations. The event at the warrior king's birthplace drew thousands chanting 'Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji.'

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Heritage

Riteish Deshmukh Visits Shivneri Fort for Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

Actor Riteish Deshmukh visited Shivneri Fort near Pune on Tuesday to mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. He urged young people to emulate the Maratha king's courage and sacrifices.

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Football

Ouaddou Admits Positional Changes Hurt Mofokeng in Pirates Loss

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou conceded that shifting Relebohile Mofokeng across multiple positions disrupted the young star during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns at FNB Stadium. The tactical experiment stifled Mofokeng's rhythm against the champions.

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Medicine

High-Fiber Diets Linked to Better Cognition and Longer Life

Diets rich in fiber from whole grains, fruits, pulses, nuts and seeds sharpen brain function and cut mortality risk by up to 30%, new research shows. Experts say too few people hit the 30 grams daily target needed for these benefits.

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Diplomacy & Trade

RSS Chief Bhagwat: Tariff Wars Won’t Hurt India

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat assured on Saturday that global tariff wars will not harm India. He predicted the country will soon lead the Global South.

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Conflicts & Security

Mitchell Shire Council Launches $750K CCTV Upgrade Program

Mitchell Shire Council starts installing new CCTV cameras and upgrading existing ones at 13 key sites across the municipality on February 23, 2026. The $750,000 project, funded by a federal safety grant, targets town centers, sports facilities and community hubs to boost public safety.

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Music

KISS Books Madison Square Garden in 1977 Debut, Closes Era with 2023 Finale

KISS headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time on December 31, 1977, launching a decades-long bond with the New York arena that ended with their final shows there on December 1-2, 2023. The band's run bookended 50 years of touring with high-octane performances and fan fervor.

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Americas

Argentina’s Milei Delivers Economic Turnaround with Cuts and Guarantees

Argentina's economy has rebounded sharply under President Javier Milei's free-market reforms, slashing government spending by 30 percent and eliminating political risk for major investments. Poverty dropped and growth surged despite predictions of disaster.

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