Police Scotland ditches plan to ban beards

Police Scotland has scrapped its proposed clean-shaven policy for its officers.

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Scotland to follow UK under-18 puberty blocker ban

The temporary ban on drugs being given to under-18s questioning their gender identity had already been extended twice.
BBC News - 9h
Prince William and Jacob Elordi Grow Beards That Spark Strong Feelings

Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.
The New York Times - 1d
New Zealand plans to ban greyhound racing over animal welfare concerns

Greyhound industry group says government hasn’t recognised its work to address welfare issues that have plagued racing for years. New Zealand will ban greyhound racing from 2026 due to ...
The Guardian - 2d
South Korean police consider travel ban for President Yoon over martial law

They're investigating rebellion charges over his imposition of martial law.
ABC News - 2d
South Korean police consider travel ban for President Yoon amid martial law inquiry

"We promise the public that we will thoroughly investigate," South Korean senior police officer Woo Jong-soo said on Monday, local time.
ABC News - 2d
Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol

Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
ABC News - 3d
Insurance CEO shooter's meticulous planning has helped him evade police so far, experts say

The gunman being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has not made it easy for the New York Police Department to find him, but he did leave behind some confounding clues ...
NBC News - 5d
Trump Business Plans Ethics Policy Without Banning Foreign Deals

The family business of President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to announce some restrictions on transactions but is not likely to accept as many limitations as it did eight years ago.
The New York Times - 6d
What now for Scotland and Martinez Losa?

With two play-off final defeats on his watch, Scotland head coach Pedro Martinez Losa is under scrutiny, but under contract until the next World Cup, writes Amy Canavan.
BBC News - Dec. 4