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Rui Pinto, Football Leaks Hacker, Faces Loss of Witness Protection Amid Assassination Fears

Rui Pinto, Football Leaks Hacker, Faces Loss of Witness Protection Amid Assassination Fears

Rui Pinto, Football Leaks Hacker, Faces Loss of Witness Protection Amid Assassination Fears
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Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war

Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war

LISBON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Portuguese prosecutors said on Saturday they had opened a probe into the legality of the centre-right government's authorisation of the United States' use of the Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the Iran conflict, following a complaint by an opposition party.
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Solo Travel Offers Independence and Flexibility, with Destinations Catering to Diverse Interests

Solo Travel Offers Independence and Flexibility, with Destinations Catering to Diverse Interests

Solo Travel Offers Independence and Flexibility, with Destinations Catering to Diverse Interests
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Soccer-Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection days after club's guilty verdict

Soccer-Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection days after club's guilty verdict

Oct 2 (Reuters) - Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto is set to lose his witness protection status in Portugal, his legal team said on Friday, days after an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.
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easyJet Strikes in Portugal to Disrupt Hundreds of Flights Over Working Conditions

easyJet Strikes in Portugal to Disrupt Hundreds of Flights Over Working Conditions

easyJet Strikes in Portugal to Disrupt Hundreds of Flights Over Working Conditions
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The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail, kicking off blitz before midterms

The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail, kicking off blitz before midterms

President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail in heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections
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England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge

England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge

England forward Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance regarding an incident at a central London nightclub in December 2025.
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Senator Ron Johnson Hosts Roundtable on COVID-19 Hospital Protocols, Featuring Patient and Family Testimonies

Senator Ron Johnson Hosts Roundtable on COVID-19 Hospital Protocols, Featuring Patient and Family Testimonies

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) hosted a roundtable discussion titled 'COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People' in Washington, D.C. The event featured 21 panelists, including patients, their families, doctors, and nurses, who shared firsthand accounts of their experiences with COVID-19 hospital protocols across the country. Testimonies detailed instances where treatments like remdesivir and ventilation were reportedly mandated as the only options, while alternative treatments and drugs were denied, even when standard protocols were perceived as failing. Senator Johnson emphasized that these stories were not isolated incidents but occurred in hospitals nationwide, highlighting concerns about rigid adherence to protocols over individual patient needs. He stated that the event aimed to provide a platform for these stories to be told to prevent similar situations from recurring.
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Student Dies in Portugal River Accident During Exchange Program

Student Dies in Portugal River Accident During Exchange Program

Melek Ozturk, a 23-year-old student from Turkey, tragically died during a university exchange trip in Portugal. She was swept away by a strong current while swimming in the Cavado River in Barcelos. Ozturk was cooling off with friends when she disappeared beneath the surface. Emergency services launched an urgent search, locating her body approximately an hour later. She was on an Erasmus program exchange course. Her body is expected to be returned to Turkey for burial in her hometown of Kosk, in Cumadere, after official procedures in Portugal are completed. This incident follows another recent death of a British university student, Julian Amaral, who vanished from a boat party in Lisbon and was later found deceased.
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The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail in Texas, kicking off blitz before midterms

The Latest: Trump hits the campaign trail in Texas, kicking off blitz before midterms

President Donald Trump is hitting the campaign trail on Thursday in heavily Republican areas to shore up lagging enthusiasm in their party ahead of next month’s midterm elections
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U.S. Senator Luján Releases Documents on DEA Fentanyl Operations Amid Whistleblower Allegations

U.S. Senator Luján Releases Documents on DEA Fentanyl Operations Amid Whistleblower Allegations

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) has publicly shared documents concerning the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) handling of fentanyl shipments in New Mexico. These documents relate to whistleblower allegations that DEA agents intentionally refrained from seizing fentanyl shipments in 2024, aiming to apprehend larger traffickers later. The U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General initiated an investigation into these complaints on August 17. The whistleblower's claims, initially reported by the Associated Press and Albuquerque Journal, sparked criticism from New Mexico officials due to concerns about hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills potentially entering communities with high opioid addiction rates. All five of New Mexico's U.S. senators and representatives have urged the DOJ to broaden its probe to include tactics, known as 'fentanyl walking,' reportedly used as far back as 2022. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez also filed a lawsuit against federal law enforcement ag...
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Connecticut Republican Leaders Call for Entire Board of Regents to Resign Amid Scandals

Connecticut Republican Leaders Call for Entire Board of Regents to Resign Amid Scandals

State Republican leaders in Connecticut are demanding the resignation of the entire Board of Regents for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. This call follows a series of high-profile departures and allegations of misconduct within the system, including two chancellors and the president of Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). House Republican leader Vincent Candelora and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding are among those advocating for a complete overhaul of the board, citing a lack of transparency and oversight. The controversies include allegations of sexual harassment against former Chancellor O. John Maduko, the resignation of former board chairman Marty Guay over claims he boasted about firing a woman for reporting sexual harassment, and a complaint of workforce bullying against CCSU President Zulma Toro. Additionally, former Chancellor Terrence Cheng faced criticism in 2024 for excessive spending on taxpayer-funded purchasing cards. Governor Ned Lamont acknowl...