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Irish protesters block fuel sites as government prepares emergency response

Protesters in Ireland have blocked key fuel distribution sites and major motorways over surging fuel prices, with travel disrupted and pressure building on ambulance and fire service supplies. The government is in talks on a support package, police have declared an exceptional event, and Taoiseach Micheal Martin says the army is on standby to uphold the law.

Property Manager Wins £400,000 After Being Sacked With 827 Days of Leave Unused

A 74-year-old property manager has won an employment tribunal payout of about £392,000 for untaken holiday, plus £105,000 for unfair dismissal, after being sacked by Sabtina. The tribunal heard he had built up 827 days of unused leave over decades because the company repeatedly refused time off, and Judge George Alliott ruled that Sabtina did not genuinely believe he had committed gross misconduct.

Joint viewings held for two Berks County fire chiefs killed in the line of duty

Joint viewings were held at Fleetwood High School for Walnuttown Fire Chief Jeffory Buck, 60, and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Schick Jr., 56, who were killed in the line of duty.

Comer Backs Melania Trump’s Call for Public Hearings With Epstein Victims

House Oversight Chairman James Comer said he supports Melania Trump’s call for Congress to hold public hearings with Jeffrey Epstein survivors. Comer said the committee has been in contact with victims’ attorneys for months and plans to proceed with hearings after depositions are completed. He also said more high-profile men are expected to be involved in the ongoing proceedings.

Iran Reportedly Cannot Account for All Mines It Deployed in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reportedly failed to track all of the naval mines it deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, making it difficult to map, recover, or quickly clear the shipping lane. U.S. officials say the mines were laid last month, in some cases allowed to drift, while Tehran has pointed to what it calls technical limitations. The strait remains open, but traffic is restricted to controlled channels.

20-Year-Old Arrested After Firebombing Attempt at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco Home

A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s San Francisco home and making threats at the company’s headquarters early Friday morning, according to a spokesperson.

Former Staffer Alleges Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her

A former staffer says Rep. Eric Swalwell had sexual encounters with her while she worked for him and alleges he twice sexually assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent. The accusations have put his California governor campaign under heavy pressure, with multiple staffers resigning and prominent allies and rival candidates calling on him to leave the race.

UK officials worry Russian tanker crews could claim asylum if ships are seized in the Channel

British ministers are reportedly concerned that crews on Russia’s shadow fleet tankers could claim asylum if the Royal Navy seizes ships in the Channel. The issue is said to be complicating plans to use special forces and the National Crime Agency against sanction-busting vessels, while officials work on a way to detain the tankers without letting crews remain in the UK. Defence Secretary John Healey says Britain has military options and is ready to act, but the government says any operation would need to clear a high legal bar.

Survey: AI Is Replacing Some Daily Work Tasks for 20% of Users

A new Epoch AI/Ipsos survey says more than one in four Americans who use AI at work say it has replaced some of their daily tasks. The poll also found that half of U.S. adults reported using AI tools in the past, suggesting the technology is moving from novelty into the daily routine—quietly taking over pieces of the job description.

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