Suspended engineer accused of forging fire safety certificates for high-rise flats
Buyers say they’ve had mortgage offers withdrawn on flats with safety certificates issued by the man’s firm.
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Italy government under fire for releasing Libyan warlord accused of war crimes
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Suspended South Korean President Yoon to skip first day of impeachment trial over safety concerns
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ATF investigates tourist accused of setting businesses on fire in Puerto Rico
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Meloni’s European moment risks falling flat
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2024 election certification goes smoothly without violence or disruption
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Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations
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