Ian Wiggett

UK supermarket chain Iceland drops trademark dispute with Iceland Company promises ‘rapprochement discount’ for shoppers from country after decade-long action in EU court

The UK supermarket chain Iceland has abandoned its decade-long trademark battle with Iceland and instead promised a “rapprochement discount” for shoppers in the country.

The discount is expected to take the form of shopping vouchers that Icelandic people can use at the frozen food retailer.

'End of an era' as last tin ore from Cornwall mill smelted A furnace at a Cornwall mill is fired up for the final time as tin ore runs out.

BBC News - 'End of an era' as last tin ore from mill smelted
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Changes to 911 system will provide more options for callers, information for responders | CBC News Next Generation 911 will give callers the ability to send photos and videos to dispatchers, along with information like building layouts and health records that could then be shared with first respond...

Changes to 911 system will provide more options for callers, information for responders #Canada

Text and image sharing among the features of new system planned for 2027

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U.S. Opens Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’ The U.S. Southern Command said that the joint activity with Ecuador was an effort to “combat the scourge of narco-terrorism,” but did not provide other details about the operation.

Breaking News: The U.S. conducted joint military operations with Ecuador against “designated terrorist organizations,” the Pentagon said. The U.S. Southern Command called it an effort to “combat the scourge of narco-terrorism,” but did not provide other details. nyti.ms/4cld7aV

National Trust membership was £63 ten years ago. Now it’s over £100 The charity has lost more than 119,000 members since 2023

Cover price of The Times has more than doubled from £1.40 to £3.20 over the same period.

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Trump Lays Out His ‘Worst Case’ Scenario in Iran Who will lead Iran once the war is over? “Most of the people we had in mind are dead,” says President Trump.

When asked on Tuesday who he would like to rule Iran, President Trump responded: “Most of the people we had in mind are dead.”

“Now we have another group,” he continued. “They may be dead also, based on reports. So I guess you have a third wave coming. Pretty soon we’re not going to know anybody.”

This IPSO adjudication against the Telegraph is quite something

Confirms their story titled: ‘We earn £345k, but soaring private school fees mean we can’t go on five holidays’ was completely fabricated, with the family involved non-existent and stock pictures used

www.ipso.co.uk/rulings/0210...

Not the sunrise, but the Russian LNG tanker which was hit by suspected USVs (maritime surface drones) earlier this morning. Reporting only slowly coming out. Photos taken from another merchant vessel.

Crew reported rescued by Maltese forces

It’ll be interesting to know what the parameters for the review will be, given that the announcement is already describing a new structure of regional forces. Not much time to gather and assess info either.

RAF ‘firing golden bullets at plastic targets’ to destroy Iran drones Analysts say UK has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine and use cheaper weapons to take out slow-flying kamikaze drones and protect dwindling missile stockpiles

Analysts say UK has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine and use cheaper weapons to take out slow-flying kamikaze drones and protect dwindling missile stockpiles

Bernard Hogan-Howe was previously an advocate for replacing the current 43 force structure with 9 regional forces www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014...

Lead of independent review on new number of forces appointed Lord Hogan-Howe to lead independent review to determine new number of police forces.

Link to today's announcement www.gov.uk/government/n...

As the laid off Middle East News Editor, I concur. Management eliminated the positions of every single staff correspondent and bureau chief in the Middle East.

France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.

France is to boost its nuclear arsenal and extend the deterrent to cover other European countries, in a major development of its nuclear defence policy

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Private jet prices soar as wealthy scramble to leave Dubai People drive to Oman and Saudi in hope of a flight, while most tourists stay stuck in hotels and on cruise ships

Seats on private charters to Moscow are going for about €20,000 per person.

"The trade was not that you were getting exposed to geopolitics when moving to Dubai."

I think there’s some research that would suggest you’re probably all related

NYPD Steps Up Security After U.S.-Israel Attacks in Iran Officers in the Police Department’s international liaison unit, including at outposts abroad, are gathering information about potential threats to New York City.

Airstrikes in the Middle East have prompted heightened security measures in New York City. On Saturday, the NYPD said it enhanced its patrol presence at sensitive locations, including diplomatic and religious sites.

'Russian shadow fleet' tanker seized in Belgian-French North Sea raid The ship, which is on the European Union's sanctions list, is now being escorted to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge.

BREAKING: ‘Russian shadow fleet' tanker seized in Belgian-French North Sea raid

The ship, which is on the European Union's sanctions list, is now being escorted to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge
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The FBI being on high alert for terrorist actions is important right now.

Too bad they fired and gutted their counterterrorism capacity

Square Mile strikes back: how the City of London is fighting disinformation about crime Panic about antisocial behaviour and theft has broken through from social media to boardrooms and diplomatic circles

‘Hold on a minute, I’m not saying that the city is perfect, but no city is perfect. There’s always crime.’ I said: ‘But we’re one of the safest cities in the world. What are you talking about?’ And they actually looked quite taken aback.

I try not to get too conspiratorial in my thinking, but it is getting a bit coincidental how every time the Epstein scandal closes in on Trump, the US launches a major military operation in another country

Psychopathy and low cognitive ability Like so many other people, I am no longer on social media.

‘Essentially, what this study shows is that people with high psychopathy and low cognitive ability are overrepresented in online political discussions’

So far this week my wife has worked 16 hrs + 20 hrs on her 2 ‘duty’ days. Surrounded by a failing infrastructure and threadbare resources, these are the hrs police officers are working. Goodwill keeps the wheels turning but it has a huge impact on officers and their families 👏🏼 #Police

Financial incentives for police recruitment and retention: perceived effectiveness and tradeoffs Police agencies continually struggle to attract and retain officers. Social exchange theory, suggesting that employees develop expectations of reciprocity with employers, provides one lens to exami...

Open access at PPR:

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Corner shops fuel black market in stolen chocolate, experts warn From Dairy Milk to Ferrero Rocher, branded confectionary is being stolen by organised gangs and resold to retailers

Who is buying Britain’s stolen chocolate? Increasingly, the answer is the shop just down the road.

One hundred accounts are behind the majority of conspiracy theory content in Canada Researchers analyzed more than 14 million social media posts from accounts in Canada and found that 87 per cent of conspiratorial claims come from influencers, with just 100 users responsible for near...

One hundred accounts are behind the majority of conspiracy theory content in Canada #Propaganda #Canada

According to the report, just 100 users are responsible for almost 70 per cent of all online conspiracy claims in Canada.

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Narco Sub using Starlink

Starlink found in tunnels through out Mexican prisons

Narco submarines have also been found using Elon Musk's Starlink, cartels have also integrated Starlink throughout prisons to coordinate escapes and recruitment.

https://www.metroworldnews.com/noticias/2026/02/25/el-mencho-utilizaba-starlink-el-internet-de-elon-musk-por-que-los-carteles-lo-usan/

Los Chapitos en Culiacán using Starlink Mini

Starlink confiscated from the Sinaloa cartel

Elon Musk's Starlink was found in the headquarters of CJNG cartel leader "El Mencho" in Tapalta, Jalisco. Starlink is used to operate the CJNG's communications and coordination system all across Mexico.

The Sinaloa cartel was also found to have integrated Starlink to their operations.