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EU Bans 31 Meat-Related Names for Vegetarian and Vegan Foods, Keeps 'Veggie Burger'

EU lawmakers have agreed to ban 31 meat-related names for vegetarian and vegan foods, sparking debate over farmers' rights and consumer clarity. Terms like 'veggie burger' remain allowed amid efforts to support farmers in food markets.

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A store clerk shows plant based products at a supermarket chain in Brussels

Starmer Faces Growing Backbench Dissent Amid Immigration and Policy Disputes

Keir Starmer faces growing dissent within Labour over immigration policies and leadership response after the Greens' Gorton win, with backbenchers pushing for a more progressive agenda ahead of challenging local elections.

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Starmer Addresses Public Concerns as Iran Crisis Escalates

Sir Keir Starmer addresses public concerns over family safety, economic impact, and escalation amid the deepening Iran crisis, emphasizing the scale of repatriation efforts and the UK's diplomatic stance.

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PA Media Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during a press conference to give an update on the latest situation in the Middle East, in the Downing Street Briefing Room in London

US Seeks Ukraine's Support Against Iranian Drone Threats in Gulf, Zelensky Confirms

The US has requested Ukraine's help defending Gulf allies against Iranian Shahed drones. Zelensky confirms Ukraine's conditional support, emphasizing the need to protect its own defense and seeking diplomatic gains amid complex geopolitical dynamics.

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Getty Images President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council on March 3, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. He's leaning forward in his chair over a microphone, with a serious look on his face, and is dressed all in black

Texas Congressman Admits Affair with Aide Amid Ethics Probe and Election Pressure

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales admits to an extra-marital affair with aide Regina Santos-Aviles, who died by suicide last year. The admission follows an ethics probe and amid calls for his resignation ahead of a primary run-off election.

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Getty Images Tony Gonzales is seen in a suit and tie walking in the US Capitol

PM Defends Stance on Iran Strikes, Sends Additional Jets to Qatar

PM Sir Keir Starmer defends UK's decision not to join initial strikes on Iran, sends more Typhoon jets to Qatar, and outlines efforts to protect British nationals amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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Getty Images Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet

Rape Suspect Frequently Researched Malkinson Case Online, Jury Told

Paul Quinn, accused of a 2003 rape, conducted frequent online searches about Andrew Malkinson's wrongful conviction before DNA evidence linked Quinn to the crime.

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BBC Paul Quinn, who has short light brown hair, smiles at the camera while holding a pint of what appears to be lager and wearing a white vest-top.

Conservative Anglicans Shift from Rival Archbishop Plan to New Leadership Council

Conservative Anglicans in Nigeria abandon plans to elect a rival Archbishop of Canterbury, forming a new leadership council led by Rwanda's Archbishop Laurent Mbanda amid ongoing doctrinal disputes.

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AFP via Getty Images Gafcon leadership at Thursday's summit

Man Convicted of Rape and Deliberate HIV Transmission to Seven Men

Adam Hall, 43, was found guilty of raping four men and deliberately infecting seven, including a 15-year-old, with HIV by having unprotected sex without disclosing his status. Sentencing is set for April 23.

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Northumbria Police Mugshot of Hall. He is clean shaven and balding with short fair hair, a drooped expression on his face and large ears.

Israeli Military Orders Mass Evacuation in Beirut Amid Middle East Crisis

The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands in Beirut's southern suburbs amid escalating Middle East conflict. The crisis includes rising casualties, regional tensions involving Iran, Azerbaijan, and Kurdish forces, and global diplomatic responses.

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Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday

Reform Launches Manifesto with Road Upgrades and Welsh Housing Priority

Mae maniffesto Reform yn addo uwchraddio ffyrdd allweddol, newid polisi ffermio, ymrwymo i wasanaeth iechyd rhad ac am ddim, a blaenoriaethu Cymry ar gyfer tai cymdeithasol cyn etholiad y Senedd 7 Mai.

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Valdo Calocane Assaulted Flatmate Before Nottingham Attacks, Inquiry Reveals

Valdo Calocane assaulted his flatmate in 2022 after a dispute over cleaning, months before killing three in Nottingham. The inquiry reveals police missed arrest warrant action and details mental health struggles.

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Supplied Video footage of Calocane putting his flatmate in a headlock.