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MPs Face £9bn Westminster Restoration Decision

Controversial plans to restore the crumbling Palace of Westminster are back on the table. MPs will vote on £3bn preparatory works, with full decant costing £9bn. Will MPs ever return if they leave?

Peer with BAT ties challenges UK smoking ban in court

Lord Strathcarron, with family ties to British American Tobacco, launches legal bid against landmark generational smoking ban, arguing it breaches constitutional rights and sets dangerous precedent.

NBA star banned for life in gambling scandal

Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban from NBA after investigation reveals he shared confidential information with gamblers and deliberately underperformed to manipulate betting markets.

TikTok influencer HSTikkyTokky guilty of driving offences

Social media star HSTikkyTokky, real name Hashim Bendaoud, has been convicted of multiple driving offences including driving without insurance and while disqualified. The 22-year-old influencer now faces a potential prison sentence.

Portugal bans burqas in public buildings

Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.

UK government blocks Welsh conversion therapy ban

The UK government has prevented Wales from implementing its own ban on conversion therapy, sparking a major constitutional dispute over devolved powers and LGBTQ+ rights protections.

Labour MP's Bill Seeks to Bar Gerry Adams from Parliament

Exclusive: Labour backbencher Sarah Owen tables groundbreaking legislation that could prevent Gerry Adams from standing for election to Westminster, reigniting debates about parliamentary eligibility and Northern Ireland's political legacy.

Australia bans Candace Owens over controversial views

Australian authorities have blocked conservative commentator Candace Owens from entering the country, citing her divisive rhetoric and potential to incite social unrest in the latest immigration controversy.

Sweden to ban burqas, cites 'failed integration'

Sweden's government announces sweeping ban on full-face veils in public spaces, with deputy prime minister declaring multiculturalism has 'failed spectacularly' and vowing tougher integration measures.

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