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A Scottish couple, Demi McDaid and Jack Farrelly, are facing serious drug charges in Australia after police uncovered over 100kg of ketamine in their hotel car. Already accused of supplying large quantities of prohibited drugs, they now face additional charges for participating in a criminal group. Authorities claim they traveled to Australia specifically to facilitate this operation, with evidence including cash, mobile phones, and drug ledgers found during searches. Police also discovered another 2kg of ketamine and related equipment elsewhere, suggesting an organized scheme. Neither has pleaded yet, and the UK Foreign Office is providing support as the legal process unfolds.

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San Francisco’s mayor has declared a rent emergency as soaring housing costs—driven by the AI boom and decades of stalled development—threaten to push locals out. With median rents hitting $4,495, more than double the national average, residents are asking if they can afford to stay. Mayor Lurie’s response includes capping rent hikes for protected units, funding housing vouchers, and boosting payouts for displaced tenants—all aimed at ensuring the city’s recovery benefits everyone, not just the wealthy.

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Parliament is poised to vote on a landmark assisted dying bill that would let terminally ill adults with less than six months to live seek help ending their lives—under strict safeguards. Pushed by Labour MP Lauren Edwards, who argues delaying action causes unbearable suffering, the bill faces fierce opposition from religious leaders and MPs concerned about coercion and inadequate protections. While supporters like Dame Esther Rantzen, battling terminal cancer herself, urge passage, critics—including major charities—call for better end-of-life care instead. The bill includes two-doctor approval and expert panel review, but opponents say it’s insufficient. A close, potentially contentious vote looms—success could clear a major hurdle, but failure won’t end the debate.

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Aryna Sabalenka storms into her fourth straight US Open final with a commanding win over Jessica Pegula, setting her up for history as the first player since Serena Williams to claim three consecutive titles. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff faces Elena Rybakina — now world No. 1 — in a blockbuster semi-final clash that could define both players’ careers. For the first time since 1975, all four top seeds reach the semis, delivering an unprecedented showcase of elite women’s tennis. The stage is set for drama, grit, and greatness as these titans battle for glory.

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Labour’s Carl Austin-Behan pulled off a hard-fought comeback in Burnage, winning back the seat with 1,365 votes after Labour had lost it earlier this year — a victory some are calling a “Burnham bounce” as voters return to Labour amid national shifts. Austin-Behan, a familiar face from his previous tenure 2011-2018, is already outlining key priorities: restoring the 169 bus route, cracking down on speeding and fly-tipping, and boosting youth programs. With Labour maintaining a commanding 64-seat majority on Manchester City Council, the Green Party came in second (1,337) and the Workers Party third — while Lib Dems and Conservatives barely registered. This win signals renewed confidence in Labour locally, as party leader Garry Bridges sees it as proof of regaining public trust.

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