Camden Council in north London has approved a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) that will allow police and council officers to fine street drinkers up to £100 for alcohol-fuelled antisocial behaviour. The order, effective from July, targets issues like loud music and public urination, excluding Hampstead Heath.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism found that two Japan Airlines (JAL) employees lied during an internal investigation about consuming alcohol, violating company rules. The chief cabin attendant, in her 50s, was fired, and another attendant, in her 30s, was suspended. JAL announced pay cuts for board members, including a 30% cut for president Mitsuko Tottori.
Elena Malysheva and German Gandelman advised Russians to minimize alcohol consumption in hot weather. If drinking, they recommended chasing every sip of alcohol with a glass of water to combat dehydration and prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure and heart issues.
France has overtaken wine consumption with beer for the first time, with 10m litres more beer consumed last year. Younger generations are drinking less overall but choosing beer over wine due to its informality and lower alcohol content.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah defended the presence of liquor shops, stating they cater to individuals whose religions permit alcohol consumption and that no one is coerced. He emphasized his government's policy of not opening new shops and ensuring existing ones were not near youth centers. This stance drew criticism, prompting further clarification from the CM.
