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The Invisible Mountain: A Toxic Wasteland at the End of Athens
For the residents of the Greek capital, the landfill at Fyli is out of sight and out of mind. As a looming threat to public health, it is also running out of time.
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The Invisible Mountain: A Toxic Wasteland at the End of Athens
For the residents of the Greek capital, the landfill at Fyli is out of sight and out of mind. As a looming threat to public health, it is also running out of ti
Europe
Balkan Insight
47m ago
GEOPOLITICS
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US fires top army general in latest ouster: media
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the top military planner for the United States, has been removed from his role as head of strategy, plans, and policy on the Joint Chiefs
Middle East
Arab News
3m ago
WARS
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South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law debacle
A special prosecutor in South Korea is seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges stemming from his imposition of martial law in
Middle East
Arab News
10m ago
DIPLOMACY
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Oil prices fall as peace hopes offset fears of growing Middle East conflict
RIYADH: Oil prices fell on Thursday, paring gains made a day earlier, as hopes for peace talks took the edge off renewed concerns over Middle East supply disr
Middle East
Arab News
48m ago
DIPLOMACY
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Kuwait summons Iranian ambassador after Tehran denies assassination plot
Kuwait summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Totonchi on Wednesday to protest against Tehran’s denial that an Iranian citizen was involved in an alleged pl
Middle East
Middle East Monitor
26m ago
GEOPOLITICS
NEW
Trump appoints Biden-era official to Gaza Board of Peace
The Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump has appointed Shelley Greenspan, a former White House liaison to the Jewish community under Presiden
Middle East
Middle East Monitor
51m ago
GEOPOLITICS
NEW
Trump pressures Netanyahu to exclude Ben-Gvir and paves way for unity government
US President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the results of Israel’s elections and their political implications through his aides, as neither of the two poli
Middle East
Middle East Monitor
56m ago
DIPLOMACY
NEW
Nigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summit
Nigeria is neither represented by its president, vice president, nor its foreign minister. The post Nigeria sends low-level delegation to Russia-Africa summit a
Africa
Premium Times Nigeria
41m ago
GEOPOLITICS
NEW
A Tale of Two Markets: A Dickensian Take on the Coming Years in Defense Tech
It’s a strange time for the defense technology sector. Despite the headlines of record capital, valuations, and defense budgets, there is a growing unease
Global
War on the Rocks
1m ago
GEOPOLITICS
NEW
Sitting Ducks or Strategic Shields: What Does the Small Reactor Promise Mean for Future Conflicts?
Amid the rapid expansion of AI and data centers alongside growing climate commitments as the demand for clean energy rises, nuclear power is increasingly viewed
Global
War on the Rocks
31m ago
NARCOTICS
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Afghanistan opium production jumps fivefold as farmers find ways round Taliban ban
Opium production in Afghanistan has risen fivefold in a year. According to a UN survey released on Thursday, it’s the first significant increase since the Talib
Global
UN News
-239m ago
DIPLOMACY
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South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft
SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering various options regarding a poss
Middle East
Al-Monitor
15m ago
GEOPOLITICS
How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement
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Global
Homeland Security Newswire
20h ago
GEOPOLITICS
Trump’s DOJ Sends 1,000 Election Monitors to 50 States; Locations Not Yet Disclosed
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Global
Homeland Security Newswire
20h ago
GEOPOLITICS
Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers | Bill Bradley: My Fear for the Midterms | DOJ Targets Trump Foes Before Midterms, and more
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Homeland Security Newswire
20h ago
CARGO
Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (National) of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
Find a list of codes for the relevant document codes, document status codes and details to be declared (for example, licences and certificates) in Data Element
Europe
UK HMRC
7h ago
CARGO
Official Statistics: UK trade in goods by business characteristics 2025
UK overseas trade statistics (OTS) trade in goods data has been linked with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) business statistics.
Europe
UK HMRC
12h ago
CARGO
Stamp Duty Land Tax relief for land or property transactions
Find out what the main Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs are for land or property transactions.
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
CARGO
Zero rating medicines supplied free of charge (VAT Notice 1004)
Find out when you can zero-rate medicines supplied free of charge, including medicines for NHS treatment, clinical trials and continued treatment after a clinic
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
CARGO
Policy paper: Revenue and Customs Brief 13 (2026): VAT and Climate Change Levy on electric vehicle charging for non-domestic use
This brief explains that publicly accessible electric vehicle charging points and charging points at workplaces are not for domestic use for the purposes of VAT
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
CARGO
Guidance: Rates and allowances for Landfill Tax
Find out the rates of Landfill Tax payable on material disposed of at a landfill site.
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
CARGO
Check if you need to pay Landfill Tax
Find out what landfill activities are taxable at your landfill site if you’re a landfill operator or controller and what rates you’ll pay.
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
CARGO
Notice: Excise Notice LFT1: a general guide to Landfill Tax
This notice gives you detailed information about Landfill Tax rules and your obligations.
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
CARGO
Fuel and power (VAT Notice 701/19)
Find out what VAT should be charged on supplies of fuel and power if you're a supplier or a user.
Europe
UK HMRC
13h ago
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