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Defective condoms flood French stores; health agency warns of contraceptive failure risk
Uncertified condoms sold online and in stores pose contraceptive and infection risks to consumers.
Money & Business
Simultaneous Crop Failures Across Continents Push Food Costs Higher for Struggling Househo
Climate disruptions and logistics constraints drive global food price increases
Oceania
SpaceX Retrieves Massive Starship From Ocean; What This Means for Space Travel
Intact spacecraft recovery advances NASA's public commitment to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028.
Oceania
Over 1,000 Child Abuse Cases Reopened in Indian Ocean Territories; Justice System Faces Re
Institutional review exposes gaps in victim support and specialized interview facilities.
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Crime & Society
Bunwaree: State has not kept its promises on social justice
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La Réunion bans alcohol, fuel, weapons to ease police work
La Réunion implements strict restrictions on certain goods to manage public order.
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The long read
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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