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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.

Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful

Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.

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.

Taiwan bans officials from Chinese 'retrocession' events

Taiwan's government has prohibited all officials from participating in events marking the 'retrocession' of Taiwan to China, escalating tensions in cross-strait relations and reinforcing Taiwan's separate governance stance.

Taiwan bans all official contact with China

Taiwan implements sweeping ban on officials engaging with Chinese counterparts, marking significant deterioration in cross-strait relations and challenging Beijing's sovereignty claims.

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.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

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