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US and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC finds
Bassam al-Hassan, linked to reporter Austin Tice's abduction, is being sheltered in return for information.
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Portuguese authorities took 83 days to tell Rui Pinto his witness protection was ending
Commission concluded in July threat level was low Manchester City whistleblower given 10 days’ notice Portuguese authorities kept Rui Pinto in the dark for almost three months about their decision to end his status as a protected witness and notified the Manchester City whistleblower 10 days before it was due to…
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Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies
The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.
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What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message?
Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.
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Disney, ABC battle Trump's FCC in court over free speech protections
President Trump has repeatedly called for Disney's ABC to fire late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel, for mocking him. Trump has also routinely denounced ABC's The View , accusing it of being unfair.
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Elon Musk blames Indian 'oligarchs' for stalling Starlink launch
Space X founder Elon Musk accused oligarchs in India of keeping Starlink out of the country to protect their monopoly over consumers.
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Rare tree on Somerset clifftops being protected
A rare tree, Fay's whitebeam, that is only found on cliffs in Somerset is being protected.
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Vitamin D drug may help crack pancreatic cancer’s protective shield
A vitamin D analog may help break down pancreatic cancer’s protective defenses, potentially making tumors more vulnerable to chemotherapy and immune attack. A small clinical trial found encouraging responses, especially in patients whose tumors had high levels of the vitamin D receptor.
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ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises
ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.
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Jonathan the giant tortoise, 194, offers up insight into secrets of longevity
DNA analysis of oldest living land animal reveal patterns on genes that appear to protect functioning of mitochondria The ancient quest to extend human lifespan has received a boost after scientists analysed the genetic code of the world’s oldest living land animal, a giant tortoise called Jonathan. The tortoise…
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Two men jailed with indefinite sentences freed after two decades
Two, plus third man released in August, have IPPs replaced after serving much longer than minimum terms Two men jailed with indefinite sentences for public protection (IPPs) have been freed after each serving about two decades in custody despite receiving minimum terms of two years or less. A high court judge and a…
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Choral evensong has been on our airwaves for 100 years today. Long may this vibrant, thriving art form continue | Jonathan Davies
One hundred years since the BBC first broadcast choral evensong, MP and former chorister Jonathan Davies hymns a beautiful and empowering collective experience that we should praise – and protect Some sounds seem to belong to Britain. The peal of church bells. The brass band on a village green. The roar of a football…
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Artists including Noel Gallagher show support for Garvaghy Road residents
Actors and musicians sign open letter urging government to protect residents amid impasse over Drumcree parade Dozens of artists, actors and musicians including Susan Sarandon and Noel Gallagher have expressed support for Garvaghy Road residents in the impasse over the Drumcree parade in Northern Ireland . In an open…
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UK reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU
Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing Business live – latest updates The UK is reviewing whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car imports to align itself with the EU and strengthen its case to be included in new legislation designed to protect the…
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EU negotiators head to China hoping to curb cheap imports of hybrid electric cars
Mood in trade talks said to have changed as EU member states harden demands for protection against Chinese imports EU trade negotiators are heading to China for two days of crunch talks aimed at sealing a breakthrough deal tackling Beijing’s record £1bn-a-day trade surplus by curbing its exports of cheap hybrid…
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This protective enzyme could help stop fatty liver disease from getting worse
Scientists have identified an enzyme that may act as a natural defense against the worsening of fatty liver disease, which affects an estimated 100 million Americans. The enzyme, called UBE2N, helps liver cells clear away damaged mitochondria and break down fat, potentially preventing the inflammation, scarring, and…
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Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires
FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as survey highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear The government quietly scrapped plans to prepare the countryside in England for wildfires, it has been revealed. This was despite new data showing fire crews do not have the proper protective gear to…
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Whistleblower suit alleges Trump ordered FBI investigation on LA anti-ICE protesters
The White House denies the allegations as ‘false’ and says the ‘first amendment does not protect violent rioting’ US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate protesters in Los Angeles who were demonstrating against the president’s immigration crackdown, according to a whistleblower…
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Trump’s suggestion to ‘take out’ LA or San Diego draws Republican rebuke
Congressional candidate Jim Desmond says he ‘served to protect Americans, not write off American cities’ A Republican candidate in San Diego has criticized Donald Trump after the US president suggested Iran could “take out” the city or Los Angeles. Trump has faced a chorus of condemnation from Democratic leaders in…
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‘No more Viktor Orbán: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states
Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos outlines proposed safeguards to protect EU from undemocratic leaders The European Commission wants to ensure there is no repeat Viktor Orbán among the next generation of EU member states, as it set out plans to prepare for the bloc’s enlargement into eastern Europe in the next few…
