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Britain's jails are being overrun by drugs: Prison watchdog warns of 'uncontrollable levels of criminality' behind bars as inmates spend 22 hours a day in cells 'high and watching daytime TV'
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Prisons are grappling with 'uncontrollable levels of criminality' due to the surge of drugs being brought in via drones, a watchdog chief has warned. Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said inmates were able to order from a 'menu' of...
Salvini visits Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
ANSA
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July 8, 2025
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has visited the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka as part of his mission to Asia which has included institutional meetings with representatives of Japanese companies. Salvini was welcomed by the...
EU and Jordan sign renewed to improve Mediterranean cooperation
Open Access Government
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July 8, 2025
The agreement was signed in Brussels by Marc Lemaitre, Director-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission, and Professor Mashhoor Al Refai, Secretary General of Jordan’s Higher Council for Science and Technology. This renewed...
Britain’s best animal-themed attractions and win a family day out at them
Daily Star
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July 8, 2025
Britain loves animals almost as much as it loves sunshine. And with summer in full swing, why not combine the two? From rescue farms to sanctuaries and zoos, there are hundreds of places around the UK where you can enjoy a critter-themed family...
MeetEngland leads annual European trade mission
Conference & Meetings World
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July 8, 2025
MeetEngland, the business events brand of VisitEngland, alongside leading English convention bureaus, hosted its annual European trade mission in Geneva, Paris and Brussels on 1-4 July 2025. The MeetEngland team were joined by representatives from...
Reliable, scalable energy storage systems key to round-the-clock renewable supply: TKIL Industries CEO
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
Reliable, scalable, and efficient energy storage systems is key to ensure round-the-clock supply of renewable energy, engineering firm TKIL Industries said on Tuesday. India is targeting 500 GW of renewable energy over the next five years....
Despite boycott threats: Spain buys Israeli tech
Israel Hayom
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July 8, 2025
Spanish news outlet Al Mundo reveals that despite Madrid's public commitment to halt military technology purchases from Israel and the Defense Ministry's announcement of a "severing process" from Israeli technology, Spain continues procuring...
Arctech sets up new European operations centre in Valencia, Spain
Investment Monitor
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July 8, 2025
Arctech, a California-based provider of intelligent solar trackers, has officially opened its new operations centre in Valencia, Spain. This strategic facility consolidates essential functions such as supply chain management, logistics,...
Tadej Pogacar masterclass enhances Tour de France favourite tag
Yahoo Sports
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Tadej Pogacar produced a masterclass to win Stage 4 of the Tour de France and underline his status as race favourite. The Slovenian, aiming for a fourth Tour win this year, outkicked race leader Mathieu van der Poel on a punchy finish into Rouen...
EBRD lends Moldova 400 million euros for energy security
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced on Tuesday a 400 million euro loan ($468 million) to the state-owned energy company Energocom of Moldova for purchasing gas and electricity on European markets in order to increase...
Remco Evenepoel plotting to 'gain back quite some time' in Tour de France stage five time trial
Cycling Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Remco Evenepoel remained upbeat and positive when he spoke to the media outside the Soudal Quick-Step team bus in Rouen despite losing three more seconds to his rivals at the Tour de France on stage four. The Belgian has a chance to make up...
Sacked Slovak National Theater Chief Calls on European Union to Defend Artistic Freedom From Autocrats
Variety
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July 8, 2025
Matej Drlička, who was dismissed as the head of the Slovak National Theater by the far-right government of Robert Fico, spoke with passion about what was happening in his country at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, and called on the film industry...
Wimbledon's line-calling technology fails AGAIN just days after All England Club were forced to apologise over embarrassing Hawk-Eye blunder
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Hawk-Eye technology was accidentally switched off during a game on Sunday Another line-calling error occurred on Tuesday in Taylor Fritz's quarter-final win By DAVID COVERDALE Published: 12:33 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 13:31 EDT, 8 July 2025...
Germany’s education minister suggests classroom cap on immigrant pupils
The National News
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Germany’s education minister has sparked heated debate after suggesting the proportion of migrant children in each school classroom could be capped at 30 or 40 per cent. Karin Prien’s comments have drawn criticism from opposition parties and...
EDF and Covarrubia Energy UK to turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon energy
Power Engineering International
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July 8, 2025
Image courtesy 123rf Covarrubia and EDF have launched a new strategic partnership to accelerate the development and commercialisation of low-carbon energy projects in the UK through circular power from hard-to-recycle plastic waste. The...
Investment in climate change mitigation nearly doubles in four years
Statistics Netherlands
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July 8, 2025
These are the results of an initial analysis of climate-related investment prepared according to new European guidelines. Largest increase in transportation and energy networks Climate-related investment is categorised into five themes and there...
France’s Macron begins ‘historic’ UK state visit
Bangkok Post
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July 8, 2025
Pomp of royal welcome precedes serious talks on defence, migrants, Ukraine and more WINDSOR, England - French President Emmanuel Macron received a warm and pomp-filled welcome on Tuesday from King Charles III as he began a three-day state visit to...
Minister Al-Shaibani discusses with European Delegation latest developments and repercussions of fires in Syria
SANA
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July 8, 2025
Damascus, SANA-Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, received on Tuesday a delegation of the European Union ambassadors, headed by the EU Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus, Michael Ohnmacht. The two sides discussed several issues, most...
Lululemon Bags First European Travel Retail Store At London Heathrow
Forbes
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Lululemon makes its European airport entry at London Heathrow. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via ... More Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty Images Technical athletic-to-athleisure fashion brand Lululemon, with sales topping $10 billion for its...
Bayeux Tapestry will return to England for first time in 900 years with iconic depiction of 1066 Norman Conquest being swapped for Sutton Hoo treasures in loan deal with France
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
The Bayeux Tapestry will return to England for the first time in 900 years in a new deal with France. British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce that the historic artefact will arrive in...