South Korea's customs agency detected a record 767 drug smuggling cases, totaling 1,007 kg (33.58 million doses), in the first half of the year, marking the highest volume for domestic distribution amid tightened inspections. Smugglers aged 39 and younger accounted for 59.3% of the 717 offenders caught.
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m by Birmingham City Council for severe mouse infestations at three Birmingham stores. Inspectors found rodent-gnawed foodstuffs and droppings near children's toys, leading to store closures and B&M's commitment to strengthen controls.
Carter Property Services, owned by Glyn Carter, was fined £42,500 by Peterlee Magistrates Court after Durham County Council found 13 breaches of selective landlord licence conditions across eight properties in County Durham, including one where tenants slept amidst dead rats, human waste, and urine.
A report reveals significant flaws in India's agriculture data collection, with 'girdawari' (crop enumeration) completed on time in less than half the country. Outdated maps and untrained staff conducting crop-cutting experiments further compromise food security data.
UK government is considering new plans for the veterinary sector, including mandatory licensing for practices, price caps on pet medicine, and increased transparency over ownership. These reforms aim to address concerns over high costs and lack of competition, with over 60% of practices owned by six major groups.
Landlords cannot enter tenant accommodations without prior notice, except in emergencies. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, requires a 24-hour written notice specifying the reason, day, and time for entry, and restricts entry to daylight hours for repairs or inspections. Only four Indian states have adopted this framework.
New documents reveal UPS did not mandate detailed inspections for a critical engine flaw, despite Boeing's recommendations. This oversight contributed to a fatal MD-11 crash in Louisville, killing three pilots and 12 on the ground.
The IAEA expects to begin inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities in the near future, following a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Director General Rafael Grossi stated the need to verify enriched uranium stockpiles, while Iran's Foreign Ministry denied discussing new inspections.
President Trump claims Iran is willing to concede significantly amid tensions, despite the US Senate voting 50-48 to block his military action against Iran, reflecting growing congressional concern over the unpopular conflict.
The US Senate voted to block President Trump's military action against Iran, while Trump claimed Tehran agreed to "highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future." Iran denied new commitments on inspections, and its banks were hit by cyberattacks amid ongoing peace talks and the potential release of frozen assets.
President Trump stated he would cancel technical talks with Iran if IAEA nuclear inspections are denied, asserting Washington has secured assurances. He claimed Iran "agreed in principle" to inspections and that negotiations are progressing, with Iran in a weakened state.
President Trump claimed Iran agreed to "highest level" nuclear inspections, but Iranian officials disputed this, highlighting ongoing disputes despite a tentative agreement. A working group is set to discuss IAEA inspector deployment.
Airbus is to inspect 16 A380 aircraft, five immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered the urgent inspections on planes operated by Emirates and Qantas.
President Trump stated Iran is incorrect about no plans for IAEA inspections of its damaged nuclear sites, asserting inspectors will visit at the "appropriate time."
L'EASA ordonne l'inspection de 16 Airbus A380 suite à la découverte de fissures dans les ailes. Quinze appareils appartiennent à Emirates et un à Qantas. Cinq avions d'Emirates doivent être contrôlés d'urgence avant leur prochain vol.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated emergency inspections for 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after discovering cracks in a wing component. The checks focus on the wing mid-spar, a critical structural element. Five Emirates aircraft must be inspected before their next flight.
Airbus will inspect 16 A380 aircraft, five immediately, after cracks were found in a critical wing component. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered the inspections on planes operated by Emirates and Qantas.
President Trump claimed Iran agreed to "highest level" nuclear inspections, but Iranian officials disputed this, highlighting ongoing disagreements despite a tentative deal. A working group is set to discuss IAEA inspector deployment.
Iranian banks experienced cyberattacks, impacting ATMs and mobile apps, shortly after the US offered sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets as part of an interim deal to end the war. Negotiations remain tense, with Iran denying agreeing to nuclear inspections.
England will implement an additional 3,000 unannounced nursery inspections per year from September, focusing on safe-sleep practices. This follows cases of child death and abuse in nurseries, highlighting concerns about safeguarding and Ofsted ratings.
Iran denies US Vice President JD Vance's claim that nuclear inspectors will be allowed back into the country. This comes after talks in Switzerland where mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days, alongside a US sanctions waiver allowing Iran to sell oil.
The US has temporarily eased oil sanctions on Iran for 60 days after Tehran agreed to allow international nuclear inspections, alongside an agreement to release $12bn in frozen Iranian funds.
Iran denies US Vice-President JD Vance's claim that it will readmit nuclear inspectors, despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver for Iranian oil sales, as part of ongoing talks to reach a final deal within 60 days.
US VP JD Vance stated Iran agreed to IAEA inspections after talks in Switzerland, a claim Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied, stating no new nuclear commitments were made.
