Smell like Trump: ‘victory cologne’ for sale as president-elect hawks his wares

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President-elect’s list of branded products continues to grow – and he seems to be profiting from his eclectic range

Donald Trump raised eyebrows earlier this month when he announced he was selling a line of $11,000 guitars – the musical instrument becoming the latest item in a string of Trump-endorsed products that include sneakers, a Bible and a “victory cologne”.

Billed as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J Trump”, the acoustic and electric axes bear all the gaudy insignia of Trump’s political campaigns, and have been developed “with the help of a master luthier”.

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Beekeepers halt honey awards over ‘huge fraud’ in global supply chain

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Warnings that genuine products are bulked out with cheaper sugar syrup prompt international congress to withdraw prizes

The World Beekeeping Awards will not award a prize for honey next year after warnings of widespread fraud in the global supply chain.

Apimondia, the International Federation of Beekeepers’ Associations, says it will showcase honey from around the world at its congress in Denmark, but for the first time make no awards for the product.

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Fifa issues glowing Saudi 2034 World Cup report despite human rights fears

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  • Bid deemed to have medium risk in evaluation report
  • 2034 offering gets higher score from Fifa than 2026 bid

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from Fifa than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico, even though the Middle Eastern nation has yet to construct a number of stadiums proposed for the tournament.

Fifa released its bid evaluation report in the early hours of Saturday morning and said the 2034 bid received an overall average score of 4.2 out of 5, though eight stadiums are still to be built. All venues – including the planned 92,760-seater King Salman International Stadium in Riyadh – will not be completed until 2032, but three new stadiums are expected to be finished for the Asian Cup which kicks off in January 2027.

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Diane Abbott warns vulnerable people could see ‘supported suicide’ as only option after assisted dying vote – as it happened

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Meanwhile, the government has thrown its weight behind a bill to crack down on puppy smuggling as part of a commitment to strengthening animal welfare.

Ministers announced on Friday that they were supporting a private member’s bill sponsored by Danny Chambers, a Liberal Democrat MP and veterinary surgeon, to crack down on the pet-smuggling trade.

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MPs across divide call for better palliative care after assisted dying vote

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Layla Moran and Diane Abbott say end-of-life care needs more funding after bill passed for England and Wales

MPs on both sides of the debate over assisted dying have called for improvements to palliative care, regardless of whether parliament eventually enacts legalisation.

Layla Moran, who supported the bill at its second reading on Friday, and Diane Abbott, who did not, agreed that more funding was required to improve end-of-life care during a joint-interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

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EU says arresting Netanyahu ‘not optional’ as members waiver on warrant – Washington Examiner

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  1. EU says arresting Netanyahu 'not optional' as members waiver on warrant  Washington Examiner
  2. France says Netanyahu has 'immunity' from ICC arrest warrants  FRANCE 24 English
  3. With our leaders wanted for war crimes, Israelis must take drastic measures to stay sane | Opinion  Haaretz
  4. The International Criminal Court’s Folly  The Atlantic
  5. Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims?  Al Jazeera English
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Election annulment risks pouring fuel on Romania’s political blaze – POLITICO Europe

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  1. Election annulment risks pouring fuel on Romania’s political blaze  POLITICO Europe
  2. Election Chaos Is Engulfing Romania and No One Saw It Coming  Bloomberg
  3. TikTok’s Romanian reckoning  POLITICO Europe
  4. Romania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos  The Associated Press
  5. Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result  The New York Times
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Ireland’s voters unhappy with taoiseach Simon Harris, election exit poll shows

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Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin heads preferred as Dáil leaders over Harris – although return of current government most probable outcome

Voters in Ireland have expressed dissatisfaction with the taoiseach, Simon Harris, despite a return of the current government being the most probable outcome of the election, according to an exit poll.

Of those 5,000 voters surveyed after they placed their vote, 35% named Fianna Fáil’s leader, Micheál Martin, as their preferred new leader of the 34th Dáil.

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Syrian militants reach central Aleppo as government forces appear to retreat

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Surprise offensive by rebels marks biggest challenge to Bashar al-Assad’s control in years

Islamist rebels once exiled to a mountainous pocket of the Syrian countryside now roam the streets of central Aleppo, taking pictures below its ancient citadel and tearing down symbols of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.

The surprise offensive in which insurgents seized territory across north-western Syria appears to have dramatically shifted the balance of power in Aleppo, the country’s second largest city, and marks the most serious challenge to Assad’s control in years.

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Russian, Syrian warplanes target rebels in Aleppo, military sources say – Reuters

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  1. Russian, Syrian warplanes target rebels in Aleppo, military sources say  Reuters
  2. Rebels Control Most of Syria’s Largest City, War Monitor Says  The New York Times
  3. Insurgents breach Syria’s second-largest city in a bid to reignite long-simmering war  NBC News
  4. Rebel groups launch attacks on Syria’s Aleppo city  Al Jazeera English
  5. Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels  The Associated Press
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British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 29 November 2024 – Kyiv Post

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  1. British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 29 November 2024  Kyiv Post
  2. Putin threatens Ukraine with nuclear missiles  CNN
  3. What Putin’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile means for NATO security  The Washington Post
  4. Ukraine’s allies are scrambling to respond to Putin’s escalating war  Semafor
  5. Putin says Russia could hit 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv with new missile  Reuters
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Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests – NPR

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  1. Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests  NPR
  2. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in pole position to form new Irish government  The Guardian
  3. Ireland's centre-right parties close in on re-election, likely to need new partner  Reuters
  4. Ireland elections: Counting under way, exit poll shows tight three-way race  Al Jazeera English
  5. A Dublin Neighborhood at the Sharp End of Ireland’s Election Issues  The New York Times
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Irish general election: Counting set to get under way – BBC.com

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  1. Irish general election: Counting set to get under way  BBC.com
  2. Tight three-way race in Irish general election, RTÉ exit poll suggests  BBC.com
  3. Vote counting under way in Ireland as exit poll shows tight three-way race  Al Jazeera English
  4. Irish election exit poll predicts even split between three main parties  The Guardian
  5. Ireland headed for coalition government following parliamentary election, exit poll suggests  The Associated Press
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