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We’re returning to a topic we explored in a long read earlier this year now – refund fraud. Around 6.5 million people paid for goods or services before telling their bank the money was taken illegitimately, an emerchantpay survey of 2,000 people suggests. Sometimes called “friendly fraud”, the crime takes advantage of banks’ chargeback function,…
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NatWest has launched an improved bank switching offer. Customers can earn £200 by switching their current account, up from £150 under the bank’s previous deal. To get the free cash, you have to be a UK resident and you need to complete a full switch using the Current Account Switching Service to a NatWest Select…
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Nigeria woke up today to a mix of political tension, economic uncertainty, security concerns, and major policy debates dominating newspaper front pages across the country. From developments surrounding former petroleum minister Timipre Sylva to fuel pricing controversies, worsening insecurity, and growing political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections, the national conversation reflects a country grappling…
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Introduction Today, May 7, 2026, marks the 127th day of the year (128th in leap years). Across centuries and continents, this date has witnessed philosophical passings, football miracles, corporate births, diplomatic ruptures, natural wonders found in giant clam shells, and even a luminous cross appearing over Golgotha. From the death of Socrates to Liverpool’s unforgettable…
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May 6 has served as the date for a wide array of significant events across aviation, sports, entertainment, technology, law, and public life. From the Hindenburg disaster in 1937 to the coronation of King Charles III in 2023, this day has repeatedly produced moments of tragedy, triumph, and transformation. The following article presents verified occurrences…
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May 6 stands as a day of remarkable convergence across the global calendar—a date when the worlds of travel, technology, justice, sport, and celebrity intersect with extraordinary intensity. From the record-breaking tourism figures emerging from China’s May Day holiday to the glamour of the Met Gala, from landmark court rulings to critical aviation incidents and…
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May 5 is a day that has witnessed humanity at its most ambitious—and its most fragile. From the quiet corridors of philosophy to the roaring engines of space exploration, from the glittering steps of the Met Gala to the solemn halls of international diplomacy, this date offers a remarkable cross-section of world history. Politics, Peace…
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It is a date forever etched as Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you”), yet May 4 stands as a pivotal point on the calendar, marking a rich tapestry of political upheavals, sporting triumphs, cultural resets, and sobering tragedies. On any given year, from the 16th century to the present day, the world…
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Looking for something to do with the children this weekend? You could visit a Lego store to build a free Star Wars N-1 Starfighter model. There’s no need to spend any money and you’ll be able to take your creation home. The deal is available from 10am to midday on Saturday 2 May and midday…
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I took my iPad into a local repair shop for a screen replacement due to damage. I paid £80. On collection it was covered in elastic bands and I was advised to remove them two hours later. I tested the screen and it worked. The next day, I noticed a number of large blotches when…
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Your piece about leaving packages was useful, but I have the opposite problem. I instruct delivery companies to leave packages in my garage where they cannot be seen from the road, but they usually just leave them at the front door facing the street, often without even bothering to ring the bell. How can I…
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This is a letter from the mailbox of Sky’s “Money Problem” reporter, Jess Sharp: I recently received a parking charge (fine?) for allegedly parking at a car park in Newcastle managed by Car Park Management Ltd. I was charged £100 for illegally parking my car. I was advised this would be reduced to £60 if I…
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A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions of mifepristone. The ruling sets the stage for a Supreme Court showdown on the hot-button issue. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is requiring that…
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👑 Rulers, Rebels and Political Shifts Few figures loom as large over the political history of May 2 as Catherine the Great, born Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst on this day in 1729. She would go on to become the most powerful woman of her era, and her 34‑year reign—the longest by any female in Russian…
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Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The judgement effectively restores the David Mark-led executive from its delisting by…
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May 1st is a date that marks a fascinating intersection of history, politics, culture, and human achievement. Known globally as May Day or International Workers’ Day, the date commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, which propelled the global labor movement and established the eight-hour workday in many industrialized nations. Beyond its labor origins, 1…
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