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Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. Source link
Celebrity Traitors final briefly uploaded 24 hours early outside UK
The show was uploaded a day early by streaming service Crave in Canada, with hundreds able to watch. Source link
Ferguson included in Republic of Ireland squad
Striker Evan Ferguson is included in the Republic of Ireland squad despite struggling with an ankle problem. Source link
Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast
The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days. Source link
Cars in German city found smeared with swastikas in blood, police say
Cars, walls and postboxes have been defaced, in what appears to be human blood. Source link
UK facing long, tough flu season, NHS chiefs warn
Vulnerable urged to come forward for flu jab quickly as virus has come early this year. Source link
Wu and Zhao win to reach semi-finals in Nanjing
China’s Wu Yize and Xhao Xintong reach the last four of the International Championship with wins over Barry Hawkins and Mark Selby respectively. Source link
Lammy under pressure after two prisoners released by mistake
The justice secretary had promised new checks to prevent more prisoners being released in error. Source link
Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was ‘not respectful’ at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday Source link
Record referrals to Prevent anti-terror programme
The number of referrals to the scheme increased 27% in the year to March 2025, according to new data. Source link