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- 1UK Gave Citizenship to Hamas Chief's Guard Who Then Plotted Terror●UK gave citizenship to Hamas chief’s guard, then he ‘plotted terror’
British authorities granted citizenship to a man who served as a bodyguard to a Hamas leader, according to The Times. The man is then reported to have been involved in plotting a terrorist attack, raising questions about how the security services vetted his application. The case is expected to prompt scrutiny of UK citizenship policy and counterterrorism checks, particularly given Britain's designation of Hamas as a proscribed terrorist organisation.
- 2Medicine fears persist despite CMA prescription cap increase▼Medicine fears persist despite CMA prescription cap hike
Fears over access to medicine are continuing despite the CMA raising the prescription cap, according to Vet Times. The decision was intended to ease concerns about availability and cost, but worries among pet owners and veterinary professionals remain unresolved. The story is drawing attention as stakeholders question whether the higher cap goes far enough to address shortages and pricing pressures.
- 3Wisconsin praised for keeping junk science out of courtrooms▼Opinion | Wisconsin leads in keeping junk science out of courtrooms
A Cap Times opinion piece argues that Wisconsin is leading the nation in preventing unreliable 'junk science' from being admitted as evidence in courtrooms. The column highlights the state's standards for vetting expert testimony and scientific evidence, framing Wisconsin as a model for courts elsewhere grappling with questionable forensic methods and expert claims.