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The great Afghan cover-up
New Statesman
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July 16, 2025
On the great Afghan leak and cover up, where to start? The answer – the only decent answer – is with the principal victims, the volunteer soldiers, translators, support staff and their families who helped British forces during the so-called war on...
The majestic New Forest estate formerly owned by a billionaire adventurer —famous for driving 'the world's fastest kettle' —has come up for sale
Country Life
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July 5, 2025
The New Forest estate formerly owned by one of Britain's most flamboyant billionaires has come to the market for the second time in six years. Newtown Park is a classically beautiful Grade II*-listed Georgian manor house sitting in 405 acres of...
From Gallipoli to the Strait of Malacca: Why maritime choke points still decide the fate of nations
The Interpreter
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July 4, 2025
The strategic relevance of maritime choke points has remained a constant throughout military history. Their control has often defined the outcomes of major conflicts, shaped geopolitical balances, and influenced global economic flows. Exemplifying...
An ancient scourge on a modern Chinese fishing boat
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Marcella Boehler is an editor with The Outlaw Ocean Project. This is the fourth of a six-part series with accompanying podcasts that run every week in Globe Opinion. The podcasts follow Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ian Urbina and his team as...
Why The RAF No Longer Flies The Legendary Harrier II Fighter Jet
SlashGear
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July 4, 2025
In 2010, the U.K. government pulled the plug on the Harrier II not because it failed in combat — far from it, as it had some incredible capabilities – but because of cold economics. The Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) hit at a time...
The worst culprits for noise pollution on trains? The staff
The Spectator
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July 14, 2025
Modern irritations seem to come in threes. No sooner do you trip over a Lime bike ‘parked’ on its side in the middle of the pavement than you discover that the self-checkout in the Co-op has a handwritten note stating ‘out of order’ taped to it...
Lula visits CFK at her Buenos Aires apartment
MercoPress
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Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 22:19 UTC Lula stayed less than an hour at the residence in Buenos Aires' Constitución neighborhood Following his participation at the South American Common Market (Mercosur) Summit at the Foreign Ministry in Buenos...
Timeless Yarns Dominate Fall 2026 Collections, as Spinners Brace for Ongoing Challenging Year
WWD - New York
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July 1, 2025
MILAN — The fashion industry is grappling with the economic headwinds and geopolitical turmoil denting consumer confidence and the supply chain is feeling the pinch of slower demand, with little to no visibility even on short-term prospects....
Scottish billionaire drinks family acquires historic whisky brand
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 1, 2025
William Grant & Sons has hailed the double acquisition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt brands from The 1887 Company, part of Glasgow-based Edrington. The North Lanarkshire-based buyer said: “This historic moment for WG&S demonstrates the...
Sodexo Recognised for Supporting Veterans
FM Industry
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June 30, 2025
Sodexo has again been named one of the ’50 GREAT British Employers of Veterans’ in the UK by the organisers of the Ex-Forces in Business Awards. The Top-50 list serves as a guide to organisations that set standards in veteran employment practices...
Sharon left her home in California to live on a cruise ship for 15 years
Seven News
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July 13, 2025
When Sharon Lane stepped onto Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship in mid-June, she was flooded with feelings of joy and relief. This moment was the fulfillment of a dream a long time coming. “I’m finally able to do what I’ve wanted to do for years,” she...
Murder mystery play which will have audiences gripped takes to the stage tonight
The Bolton News
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'The Proof of the Poison' by Falkland L. Cary and Philip Weathers will be acted out by the talented members of St Vincent’s Dramatics Society. And audiences can be sure of a well-plotted whodunnit. But what’s it about? The play starts with the...
Family has 'big plans' for pub in historic Scottish village after purchase
The Herald (Scotland)
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July 1, 2025
Christie and Co has said the freehold of The Stag Inn in Falkland, Fife, has been sold. The agent said: “Located in the picturesque village of Falkland, next to Falkland Palace and at the foot of the Lomond Hills, The Stag Inn is a traditional...
Scottish pub with mysterious 17th century love story sold for new development plans
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 30, 2025
The Stag Inn in Falkland, Fife, near Falkland Palace, features a rare lintel carved with the initials IL and EF and a heart. At one time, newlyweds across the British Isles marked their marriage by carving their initials and wedding date into...
Arbitration suit a colossal US-PH blunder
The Manila Times
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July 13, 2025
Second of Three Parts CONTRARY to the massive US propaganda, the arbitration suit that the Philippines undertook against China in 2012 led to the militarization of the South China Sea, making our part of the world a powder keg that could make it a...
Critical minerals, common values: Ambassador Caucino on India-Argentina ties
ETGovernment
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June 28, 2025
His Excellency Mariano Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina to IndiaAt a time when India is actively expanding its strategic footprint across Latin America, Argentina emerges as a vital partner—rich in agricultural products and natural resources,...
Most of the GCC kiosks sit idle on Besant Nagar Second Avenue
The Hindu
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June 30, 2025
Besant Nagar Second Avenue makes a forceful illustration of Falkland’s law: in the light of what transpired after vendor kiosks were parked on the pavement, the decision to do so seems unnecessary, at best premature. The revenue department of...
The Ulysses Trust Receives £10,000 Donation From Cambridge Management Consulting To Support Cadets
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Pressat) The Ulysses Trust is delighted to announce the generous donation of £10,000 from Cambridge Management Consulting, an international consulting firm. This contribution will directly support cadet units across the UK to deliver...
Why Ross Greer would be good for the Scottish Green party
The Spectator
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July 10, 2025
Ross Greer is for Palestine, trans rights and riling up the Daily Express, making him the ideal candidate to lead the Scottish Greens. At an event in Glasgow today, the West Scotland MSP put himself forward as a successor to Patrick Harvie, who is...
Twenty spectacular destinations best seen by ship
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 12, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to ocean cruising.See all stories. There are...