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American Bourbon Wins Top Prize at The Whisky Exchange's Annual Blind Taste Test

The Whisky Exchange's 2025 blind taste test, judged by consumers at its annual Whisky Show, saw New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon win first place over several Scotch and Irish competitors, highlighting the rising global popularity of American whiskey.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
apnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Soldier F to Stand Trial for Bloody Sunday Killings

A former British soldier, known as Soldier F, will stand trial for the murders of two men during the 1972 Bloody Sunday events in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after a judge rejected a dismissal application due to sufficient evidence; the trial is expected to begin early next year.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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Storm Darragh: Widespread Disruptions in France and the UK

Storm Darragh, moving from England to Belgium on December 7th, caused significant disruption in France and the UK, with 11 French departments on orange alert for wind, train cancellations, and over 130,000 homes in the UK without power due to high winds and resulting power outages.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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CCTV Shows Khalife's Prison Escape

CCTV footage shows how Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier accused of terrorism offences, escaped from HMP Wandsworth on 6 September 2024 using a food delivery truck, highlighting significant security failures at the prison.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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British Friends Recreate 50-Year-Old Photo, Inspiring Viral Celebration of Enduring Friendship

Four British women, friends since age 17, recreated a 1972 photo from a Torquay holiday, marking their 70th birthdays; the heartwarming story went viral on social media, inspiring others to value long-term friendships.

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No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
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Birmingham Child Neglect Death Highlights Systemic Failures

Three-year-old Abiyah Yasharahyalah died from neglect and remained buried in his parents' back garden for two years before discovery; his parents were convicted, and authorities' failure to investigate a warning sign on their home contributed to the tragedy.

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Quality Education
dailymail.co.uk
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MI5 Curtails Counterterrorism Amid Surge in Hostile State Threats

MI5 is decreasing counterterrorism efforts to combat increased state-sponsored attacks, particularly from Russia and Iran, including assassination attempts and sabotage plots, while also facing a rise in online radicalization among teenagers; one in eight under 18 are under MI5 monitoring.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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UK Tap Water Safety at Risk Due to Chemical Testing Lab Shortage

The UK faces a water safety crisis due to the closure of all three laboratories certified to test water treatment chemicals under regulation 31, leaving dozens of products untested and potentially compromising the safety of tap water.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
theguardian.com
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"Prostitute's Cautions" Create Lifelong Barriers for Sex Workers in UK

UK police issue "prostitute's cautions" that remain on enhanced DBS checks indefinitely, barring sex workers from many jobs and services, despite lacking the evidentiary standards of regular cautions, and creating a system of de facto punishment without due process. This practice is criticized for p...

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Gender Equality
news.sky.com
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Red Weather Warning Issued as Storm Darragh Hits UK

Storm Darragh, bringing 90mph winds, prompted a red weather warning across parts of Wales and Southwest England, urging millions to stay indoors due to significant disruption and risk to life, following recent deadly storms.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
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UK NCA Dismantles Multi-Billion Dollar Russian Money Laundering Network

The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) disrupted a multi-billion dollar money laundering network run by Russian agents, involving 84 arrests and the seizure of nearly €25 million in cash and cryptocurrency, highlighting the growing use of Tether in illicit finance.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
news.sky.com
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Thames Water Restructuring Bid Amidst £15bn Debt Crisis

Facing a £15bn debt and potential insolvency, the UK's largest water supplier, Thames Water, received a takeover bid from Covalis Capital, partnering with Suez, that could involve breaking up the company, selling assets, and a government "golden share".

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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