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Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney speaks to supporters at a victory party in Ottawa

Mark Carney hits out at Trump for 'trying to break us' as he storms to victory in Canada's election

One hundred firefighters are at the scene

Hundred firefighters tackle huge blaze at London electrical substation after 'explosion' – with smoke visible for miles

A dog sits in the shade during the warm weather in London

UK records hottest day of the year as 'mini heatwave' continues with highs of 29C

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The Holiday Inn was subject to far-right riots last year.

Police hunt drone user targeting asylum seekers with eggs and stink bombs

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen Visits Downing Street in London

UK and EU to sign ‘free and open trade’ declaration amid Donald Trump's tariff war

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Mark Carney has been elected the new Prime Minister of Canada

Who is Mark Carney - the new Canadian Prime Minister?

A six-year-old girl has died after a collision in Rochdale.

Girl, six, dies after being hit by Range Rover following a collision in Rochdale

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Woman dies in skydiving incident after 'parachute malfunction' in County Durham

1966 World Cup Final - Captain Bobby Moore holds aloft the trophy as he sits on the shoulders of his teammates They are L-R: Jack Charlton, Nobby Stiles, Gordon Banks, Alan Ball, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst, Ray Wilson, George Cohen and Bobby Charlton.

Football's new independent regulator must tackle dementia risk, MPs say

Dannii Minogue has spoken out about comparisons with sister Kylie

Dannii Minogue admits she would 'not be alive today' if she listened to 'nasty comments' comparing her to her sister

The scene on Lancaster Road in Yate near Bristol, where a property has been damaged following an explosion. Picture date: Tuesday April 29, 2025.

Three people injured in suspected gas explosion at house in Yate, near Bristol, as locals advised to avoid area

EastEnders Queen Vic pub is to reopen in a special episode of the soap

EastEnders' Queen Vic to reopen to mark VE Day anniversary

Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy

Peaky Blinders set to make dramatic return next year - but with a major twist

One hundred firefighters are at the scene

Hundred firefighters tackle huge blaze at London electrical substation after 'explosion' – with smoke visible for miles

Participants are seen walking on the London underground platform.

Tube passenger sparks travel chaos after jumping on platform to retrieve AirPod earphone

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Kneecap are due to support Fontaines D.C at their Boucher Road Playing Fields show in August, but Mr Robinson called for their removal from the bill

Kneecap have become 'a hatefest' that 'promotes division', DUP leader Gavin Robinson says

One-year-old girl dies following crash at campsite in North Wales

One-year-old toddler dies following crash at campsite in North Wales

The island is for sale at just £25 million.

Vast Essex island with 38 houses where Rihanna and Stormzy recorded albums hits market for £25 million

Shoppers pass a branch of the high street retailer Marks & Spencer.

M&S tells hundreds of agency workers to stay home as retailer grapples with cyber attack chaos

The woman received a shock when she grabbed the horses reins.

WATCH: Tense moment King's Guard shouts at tourists after they grab reins of his horse

A still from a video on social media showing an e scooter driver overtaking cars on a dual carriageway.

Shocking moment man on e-scooter overtakes cars on A3 dual carriageway in London

Gen-Z adults consider gym membership, skincare treatments and streaming services to be 'essential' bills, survey reveals.

Gen-Z adults consider gym memberships, skincare treatments and streaming services to be 'essential' bills, survey reveals
Police remain in the area

'Key suspect' in crossbow and firearm attack in Leeds in critical condition, police confirm

Sam Ruddock

Fears grow for missing British Paralympian who vanished in Las Vegas as urgent search launched

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London, UK. 26th April 2025. Just Stop Oil activists gather outside Shell headquarters as they stage their final protest. The climate group recently announced they will cease protest actions. Credit: Vuk Valcic/Alamy Live News

'Would I have stood up for Anne Frank?' Just Stop Oil activist compares group's protests to WWII Resistance

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Youth Demand activists were tackled off the marathon route

Anger as Youth Demand say 'compassionate' activists who disrupted London Marathon made 'massive sacrifice'

Youth Demand activists disrupted the race

Gaza activists Youth Demand jump in front of London Marathon elite runners on Tower Bridge to disrupt race

Protesters from Just Stop Oil take part in what it claims will be their last direct action protest outside Downing Street, central London. Picture date: Saturday April 26, 2025.

Car 'drives slowly into Just Stop Oil protesters' blocking central London road on 'final march'

The demonstration made its way to popular tourist spot, Weyler Square

'Without fear there is no change': Furious protesters to target holidaying Brits at airports and tourist hotspots

Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch's company accused of 'actively undermining' Met's phone-hacking investigation

A huge mountain of rubbish bags and other waste block rows of terraced housing on Primrose Avenue in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham as refuse workers continue to strike, 15th April, 2025.

Warning issued as Birmingham resident had to be given oxygen after burning recycling inside home amid bin strike

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A man was seen zip lining smiling while a terror incident was unfolding down below in Kashmir.

Moment smiling tourist ziplines over valley unaware of Kashmir terror atrocity unfolding below that left 26 dead

Passengers wait outside Lisbon Airport during a nationwide power outage in Lisbon, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Crowds cheer in Madrid and Lisbon as power restored after unprecedented blackout left millions without electricity

Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney speaks to supporters at a victory party in Ottawa

Mark Carney hits out at Trump for 'trying to break us' as he storms to victory in Canada's election

Travelers prepare to spend the night at the Atocha train station, following a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France, in Madrid on April 28, 2025.

Power returning in Spain and Portugal after unprecedented blackout that left tens of millions without electricity

People in Spain and Portugal have been stocking up on supplies

Blackout stricken Spain declares state of emergency amid panic-buying and gridlock which could last for days

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Food inflation has hit its highest point in nearly a year

Food inflation hits highest point in 11 months

Solar panels on the roof of a new house

All new homes must have solar panels installed, councils tell government

A three-month prescription pre-payment certificate (PPC) will have the same cost as now, at £32.05, while a 12-month one will remain at £114.50

NHS prescription charges to be frozen for the first time in three years

A view of homes

Over-60s owner-occupiers ‘sitting on £2.89 trillion of net housing wealth’

A group of UK primary schoolchildren leave the school hall after assembly - only legs and feet showing.

Parents to save £50 a year due to new bill aimed at making school uniforms cheaper

War in Ukraine

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'Donald Trump has made Putin comfortable,' Mikhail Khodorkovsky has warned

'Trump has made Putin comfortable' despite massive Ukraine war losses, exiled former oligarch tells LBC

Putin continues to reject Trump's peace plan

'We won't accept Ukraine ceasefire while Zelenskyy remains in power,' Russia warns

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) shakes hands with Finland's President Alexander Stubb

'The UK is back': Finnish president praises Starmer's leadership announcing two nations are 'tied hip-to-hip on Nato'

Zelenskyy faces 'big, big problems' if he backs out of mineral deal with US, Trump has warned.

Zelenskyy faces 'big, big problems' if he backs out of mineral deal with US, warns Trump

Donald Trump has said he's 'very angry' with Putin for Zelenskyy criticism

Donald Trump says he's 'very angry' with Putin after Russian leader calls for Zelenskyy to step down

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Jonathan Brash MP has called for the abolition of the Sentencing Council.

First Labour MP calls for abolition of 'two-tier' Sentencing Council as justice row erupts

Nigel Farage has yet again distanced himself from Donald Trump over his stance on Russia

Farage claims Trump could make Putin a 'winner' - as he distances himself from US President over stance on Russia

Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood

Judges reject Government's request to change 'corrosive' sentencing rules as 'two-tier justice' row erupts

Keir Starmer Visits the Siemens Energy plant

Northern England will no longer be 'held to ransom' by poor transport systems, says Starmer

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australia to hold federal election in May as housing and inflation among key issues

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Britain loves dogs – so why are we still testing on them?

Britain loves dogs – so why are we still testing on them?

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New drivers, new rules: Why graduated licences and black boxes must become law

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I’m stranded at the airport in Valencia. It’s time to take power disruptions seriously

If Starmer promised change, why are ministers still powerless against Britain’s quangocracy

If Starmer promised change, why are ministers still powerless against Britain’s quangocracy
AI is no silver bullet for education - especially when staff are left to fend for themselves

AI is no silver bullet for education - especially when staff are left to fend for themselves
Pope Francis’ final journey: A simple goodbye to a Pope who asked us to love more

Pope Francis’ final journey: A simple goodbye to a Pope who asked us to love more

AI-Generated sexual child abuse imagery is rampant – we must ban the tools and educate our children, writes Sarah Champion.

AI-Generated sexual child abuse imagery is rampant – we must ban the tools and educate our children
Trump's tariffs are a 'global wrecking ball' – and the first official damage reports are in.

Trump's tariffs are a 'global wrecking ball' – and the first official damage reports are in

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Westminster Council is offering staff an online ‘privilege walk’ quiz

'Britain’s wokest council' tells staff to take quiz to check their privilege

Sadiq Khan will get new powers to overrule councils that block pubs and clubs opening late

Boost for London's nightlife as Khan goes to war with local councils that block pubs and clubs opening late
Greenpeace activists scaled a building outside the Foreign Office

Greenpeace activists scale Foreign Office building over signing of ocean treaty

The millionaire businesswoman has called for an urgent safety review by TfL after the emergency Help Point failed in a central London station.

Millionaire businesswoman abandoned on Tube platform by staff after 'traumatising' assault

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Drinking white wine and Champagne could drive down the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, according to new research

Drinking white wine and Champagne ‘could reduce risk of cardiac arrest’

Senior woman having a mammography scan at hospital

Male health workers should be allowed to perform breast screenings amid staff shortages, experts say
Strawberry milkshake smoothie and fresh berries. Smoothie, vitamin drink, or yogurt in on a colorful background. Copy space.

Milkshakes and dairy substitute drinks could face sugar tax under government proposals

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has said he will stop posting cycling videos after receiving a number of death threats and online abuse.

Jeremy Vine stops sharing cycling videos after death threats and trolling ‘got too bad’

Lawyer Spencer Kuvin represented nine Epstein victims

'I question everything': Epstein victims' lawyer says 'often initial story is not the truth' after Virginia Giuffre's suicide
Liverpool's Mo Salah celebrates Liverpool's triumph (l) while relegated Ipswich applaud their fans (r)

Liverpool crowned champions and the promoted teams relegated: How the Premier League campaign played out
US tennis star Coco Gauff's interview was cut short due to a power cut in Spain.

Exact moment Spain is plunged into power cut chaos captured in Coco Gauff’s post-match interview
A Liverpool fan celebrates victory in the Premier League on a rooftop near Anfield, Liverpool.

Pictured: Liverpool celebrates as club wins historic 20th league title to equal Manchester United's total
The NHS could test children at gender clinics for autism.

NHS may test children referred to gender clinics for autism and ADHD, leaked plans reveal

Great Britain team entering the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympics.

Sir Sadiq Khan backs London bid for 2040 Olympics as capital could 'knock it out of the park'

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Crowded Piccadilly Line train at station on London Underground

Piccadilly Line to part-close this weekend for two weeks: Here's what you need to know

Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

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Meghan has denied using the HRH title.

Meghan accused of using HRH title despite agreeing not to

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey on March 10, 2025 in London, England.

William and Kate to spend anniversary in community halls on Scottish island - which their foundation will refurbish

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Anti-Trump protestors take to Greenland streets as Ursula Vance and US delegation's visit branded a 'provocation'

Greenland PM brands Usha Vance and US delegation's visit a 'provocation' as anti-Trump protestors swarm streets
Donald Trump has ordered the release of the last classified files surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy on Thursday, vowing that ‘everything will be revealed’.

'It's a lot of stuff' - Trump releases 80,000 classified pages relating to JFK assassination, honouring campaign promise
"The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule," Trump said.

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward' in March after month-long delay
Donald Trump has ordered the release of the last classified files surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy on Thursday, vowing that ‘everything will be revealed’.

'Two shooters' involved in JFK assassination, claims task force head - as FBI reveals thousands of secret files
President Donald Trump presents a ceremonial key to the White House during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Ministers Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday Sept. 15 2020 in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump to host Netanyahu in Washington marking first foreign leader visit since US inauguration
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with President Nayib Bukele at his residence at Lake Coatepeque in El Salvador, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

El Salvador offers to accept US deportees and criminals in 'unprecedented' migrant deal

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on the US

China announces retaliatory tariffs on US as Trump's levies take effect - but Canada and Mexico's are paused
Trump pauses 25% tariffs on Canada for 30 days as President says call with Trudeau went 'very well'

Trump pauses 25% tariffs on Canada for 30 days as President says call with Trudeau went 'very well'
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will not be “choosing between” the European Union and the United States

Britain will not choose between EU and US, says Starmer following Trump's tariff threats

Donald Trump won’t impose tariffs on Mexico for another month after a ‘constructive conversation’ which will see Mexico reinforce its side of the border with the US.

US trade tariffs on Mexico paused for a month after border deal

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Donald Trump pushes for near-total control of Ukraine’s minerals and energy in huge increase on earlier demands
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Reform deputy says mental health is modern equivalent of ‘back pain’ - and disabled people are ‘swinging the lead’
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I look forward to a statement that hits people like me, rather than those who can’t afford to eat, writes Andrew Marr
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (right) and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner during a visit to a housing development in Stoke-on-Trent. Picture date: Monday March 24, 2025.

Labour's worker's rights reforms to have 'net negative' impact on the economy, says OBR

Online Islamophobic abuse about the Mayor of London more than doubled in a single year during 2024, according to new research.

Online Islamophobic abuse targeting Sadiq Khan more than doubled last year, figures suggest
Rachel Reeves is set to cut tens of thousands of civil service jobs, a union has warned

Reeves 'to slash 50,000 civil service jobs' as she pushes to cut spending by £2 billion per year
Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Starmer's ultimatum to councils: Prove you're tackling potholes or face losing cash

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to media at Rideau Hall

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls snap election as he says Donald Trump 'wants to break us' with trade war
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Hosts Roundtable With Regulators.

Reeves to slash civil service spending by £2bn as Jeremy Hunt tells LBC chancellor must be 'bolder' to fix UK economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves Hosts Roundtable With Regulators.

Rachel Reeves takes axe to Civil Service: Government departments to make £2billion cuts

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No charges for ice hockey player following the death of Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson

Daniel Graham, 39, left, and Adam Carruthers, right, 32 are accused of criminal damage in relation to the felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall.

Two men went on 'moronic mission' to cut down landmark tree at Sycamore Gap, court hears

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The Holiday Inn was subject to far-right riots last year.

Police hunt drone user targeting asylum seekers with eggs and stink bombs

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon

Runaway aristocrat Constance Marten denies carrying baby in 'supermarket bag' while on the run as trial continues

Spain has been hit with a huge power outage

‘Extremely rare weather phenomenon’ behind Europe power cuts - as Portugal blames 'fault' in Spanish network

Samuel Gould, 33, of Hornchurch, Essex, was seen by the 13-year-old girl masturbating in his car

Wes Streeting's former aide dodges jail after indecently exposing himself in front of girl, 13

Police and Forensic investigators at Amman Valley school, in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, after three people were injured in a stabbing.

Girl, 14, who stabbed two teachers and pupil handed 15-year sentence for attempted murder

The French grid operator RTE said parts of the country briefly lost power after outages hit Spain and Portugal on Monday afternoon

Spain-Portugal power outage: France also hit by blackouts as Europe is plunged into travel chaos

Harry Purcell, 17, Matilda 'Tilly' Seccombe, 16, and Frank Wormald, 16 died in the crash

Newly-qualified teen driver who killed three fellow pupils in crash given two years' detention

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Traffic chaos in Madrid as signals fail due to the power outage

Europe power cuts LIVE: Entire grid of Spain and Portugal goes offline as other countries report outages

Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine

Putin announces three-day ceasefire in Ukraine to mark 80th anniversary of end of World War 2

Spain has been hit with a huge power outage

Huge power cut causes chaos in Spain, Portugal and France - with city blackouts set to last 10 more hours

Philippine inter-agency members which included Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine National Police - Maritime Group, hold the Philippine flag as they visit Sandy Cay 2 at the South China Sea

China and Philippines use flags to stake competing claims in South China Sea

A mass shooting took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

One dead and 11 injured following 'violent' and 'devastating' mass shooting at tourist hotspot as suspect killed by police
Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed in the chest at school. (R) Harvey's mother Caroline Willgoose at his funeral

Boy, 15, admits killing teenager Harvey Willgoose at Sheffield school - but denies murder

Food distribution in Gaza. UN has begun hearings into Israel's obligation to "ensure and facilitate" urgently needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians

UN court begins hearings into Israel's Gaza blockade

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Medical technician preparing a human blood sample for clinical testing.

Blood test for 'bad cholesterol' could more accurately predict heart disease risk, study finds
Renner shared a photo of himself in hospital following the snow plowing accident

Jeremy Renner reveals 'tiny but monumental' mistake that led to near-fatal snowplough accident
Chubby Checker performing the Twist (l) and Joe Cocker at Woodstock (r)

Chubby Checker and Joe Cocker among music legends inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

UPFs have been linked to thousands of deaths every year

Thousands of UK deaths every year linked to ultra-processed foods

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Trump thinks Zelenskyy is ready to 'give up' Crimea in bid to achieve peace deal

The incident involved a Clearwater Ferry at the Memorial Causeway.

One dead as police declare 'mass casualty incident' after boat crashes into ferry carrying 40 people
People attend a candlelight vigil near the scene where a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 27, 2025.

Man charged with murder after 11 people, including child aged five, killed in Vancouver vehicle attack
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NHS app reform leads to 1.5 million fewer appointments being missed, ministers reveal

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman's cause of death finally confirmed in autopsy report

Sarah Edmilao, a member of the Filipino community

Child aged five among victims of car ramming in Vancouver - as death toll predicted to rise

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Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?
Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

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Meghan Markle broke down crying as she "opened up like never before"

Meghan breaks down during emotional interview - as she likens relationship with Harry to venturing 'into the trenches'
The Prince and Princess of Wales previously visited Southport Community Centre

Revealed: Prince William and Kate's 'incredibly generous' donation to school in memory of Southport victims
Meghan gave a glimpse at Archie and Lilibet on social media.

Meghan shares rare glimpse of her 'little loves' Archie and Lilibet picking flowers

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The last minute rescue of British Steel is not a win. It demonstrates how uncompetitive our nation has become
Cedric Neal, Desmonda Cathabel, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Femi Akinfolarin and Laura Delany, in the Hadestown.

Hadestown: A wonderful West End spectacle with memorable music

President Zelenskyy

Defiant and unrepentant: My meeting with Zelenskyy, writes Andrew Marr

The UK is stuck in a morass of mediocrity triggered by indecisive action over two decades.

The UK is stuck in a morass of mediocrity triggered by indecisive action over two decades

Kanye West recently went on an "antisemitic rampage" on X.

There can be no debate about Kanye West - he clearly hates Jewish people and should be challenged on it
My apprenticeship took me from school leaver to radio producer at 19 - here’s why it’s a path worth exploring

My apprenticeship took me from school leaver to radio producer at 19 - here’s why it’s a path worth exploring
David Lammy and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

China is targeting critics on British soil - so why is David Lammy rolling out the red carpet?
Now that Trump has released the classified files on JFK when is the UK going to do the same with Diana and David Kelly?

Now that Trump has released the classified files on JFK when is the UK going to do the same with Diana and David Kelly?
Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Commission makes a safe Bill even safer.

Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Commission makes a safe Bill even safer

Why should alcohol be allowed at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia?

Why should alcohol be allowed at the World Cup in Saudi Arabia?