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How the Russell Brand trial puts consent on trial
October 29, 2026
Budget bank tax question puts everyday savers first
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€200m Renovation Fund Leads Paris' Reunion Schools Package
October 28, 2026
No trains at New Street for 5 days: festive travel alert
October 27, 2026
ARS Réunion Rolls Out Island-Wide Stroke Screening Week
October 27, 2026
Madagascar leader backs revival of youth national service
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No trains at New Street for 5 days: festive travel alert
Christmas rail closure forces festive travellers to rethink journeys
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Waterlogged Chantilly Track Forces Eight-Race Card to Deauville on Short Notice
August 29, 2026
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Historic Palace's Award Nod Puts Bishop Auckland on the Map
October 15, 2026
Oceania
Island Nation Emerges as Africa's Gateway for Global Capital and Regional Commerce
May 13, 2026
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Oceania
Reunion's Onion Supply Crunch Exposes Import Logistics Gaps
Port disruptions in Oman cascade into retail price spikes and bare shelves across the island.
Tourism and Island Life
Mauritius luxury hotels race to scale coastal infrastructure; largest pool tops 2000 squar
Coastal resorts expand amenities and capacity across island properties as Four Seasons renovation nears completion.
Tourism and Island Life
International Tourism Surge Lifts Mauritius Hospitality Bookings Into Summer
Robust visitor demand and expanded air connectivity sustain hospitality sector momentum.
Oceania
India Delivers 116 Million Euro Credit Line to Seychelles; Nine Operational Pacts Signed
India finances infrastructure and services across agriculture, healthcare, and digital payments through nine operational agreements.
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European Car Enthusiasts Converge on French Town for Record-Breaking Monthly Gathering
Mauritius luxury hotels race to scale coastal infrastructure; largest pool tops 2000 squar
Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing Amid Trade War and Military Tensions
Police Leadership Post Filled by Mainland France Official; Two Island Candidates Passed Ov
Crime & Society
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Four hours of testimony probe how fame, power and consent intersect
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Opposition seeks committee scrutiny of draft agency powers
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Mass detentions test the public's right to assemble and the state's duty to protect
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Force opens internal review of how a 2019 letter was handled and shared
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Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
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Mauritius Tightens Financial Controls to Defend Regional Hub Status
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French minors hurt in school protests spark rights outcry
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