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Phoenix couple cast first home special votes after years of voting difficulties

An elderly Phoenix couple who have struggled with disability and rising living costs cast their first special votes at home, allowing them to take part in the local government election without travelling to a polling station.

Phoenix couple cast first home special votes after years of voting difficulties

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Jet2 Pledges No Fuel Surcharges on Alicante Flights Despite Rising Costs

British airline Jet2 has reassured passengers travelling through Alicante-Elche Airport that it will not impose additional fuel surcharges on flights or holidays booked for travel over the next two…

  • Jet2 will eliminate fuel surcharges on Alicante flights for next two years.
  • Guarantee covers all Jet2 flights and package holidays, including 2027-2028 seasons.
  • Chief Customer Officer David Hills aims to reassure customers about price hikes.

Russia Officially Withdraws From Europe’s Anti-Torture Convention

Russia ratified the anti-torture treaty in 1998, two years after joining the Council of Europe. It announced its decision to withdraw in October 2025.

  • Russia officially withdrew from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture on November 1.
  • Council of Europe reported inspectors visited 450+ detention facilities in Russia over 23 years.
  • Withdrawal follows Russia's 2022 expulsion from the Council of Europe due to Ukraine invasion.

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