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UK Court Revives £36bn Brazil Dam Case Against BHP

British victims triumph as UK High Court allows historic £36 billion lawsuit against BHP over Brazil's catastrophic Mariana dam collapse to proceed, marking one of largest group claims in English legal history.

Baby Powder Legal Battle: Multi-Million Pound UK Case

A landmark legal case involving baby powder safety has sparked a multi-million pound courtroom drama, revealing corporate secrets and consumer safety concerns that could affect millions of British families.

Target sued over customer slip on spilled milkshake

Retail giant Target confronts legal action after a customer suffered severe injuries from slipping on a spilled milkshake in their Winter Garden, Florida location, raising questions about store maintenance protocols.

Woman Sues Johnson & Johnson Over Talc Cancer Claims

A British woman with terminal cancer is taking legal action against Johnson & Johnson, claiming their talc-based products caused her illness in a case that could have significant implications for consumer safety.

Queensland rewrites FOI laws after automated request deluge

The Queensland government is implementing sweeping changes to its Freedom of Information framework after being overwhelmed by automated requests, sparking debate about digital transparency versus bureaucratic sustainability.

Health Dept's £1M media unit faces transparency scrutiny

Revealed: The Department of Health's controversial media monitoring operation spent over £1 million while operating with minimal transparency, raising questions about government accountability and public spending.

FOI System at Breaking Point in England

Exclusive investigation reveals England's FOI system in crisis with soaring delays and rejected requests, threatening government transparency.

UK Scraps Ministerial Jobs Watchdog ACOBA

The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.

Swinney grilled over Aberdeen development plans

Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney confronts intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the Scottish Government's contentious Aberdeen development plans, facing tough questions from opposition MSPs.

Macron reappoints PM who resigned just 4 days ago

In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Gabriel Attal as Prime Minister just days after his resignation, creating political turmoil and raising questions about government stability.

Trump Ally Predicts Federal Workforce 'Bloodbath'

Exclusive: Former Trump administration official John McEntee predicts massive government purge and sweeping changes to federal employment in potential second term, sparking controversy and concern among civil servants.

US Government Shutdown Crisis Looms

The US government faces imminent shutdown as political deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over spending bills reaches critical stage, threatening federal services and national operations.

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