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UK Pharma Watchdog Rules Sanofi Breached Industry Code With RSV Vaccine Claims Against Pfizer
Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority finds unsubstantiated and unbalanced claims in public interview, triggering industry sanctions
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Trump Administration Launches “TrumpRx” Plan to Enable Direct Drug Sales at Deep Discounts
Deal with Pfizer to cut prices by up to 85 % helps pave the way for a federal portal selling medicines directly to consumers
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Centrist Criticism of von der Leyen Resurfaces as she Survives EU Confidence Vote
Dutch commentator’s speech questioning Commission’s transparency coincides with von der Leyen’s parliamentary backing. The motion, brought forth by Romanian MEP Gheorghe Piperea, highlighted concerns over the Commission's transparency, i...
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Von der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid 'Pfizergate' Scandal
European Commission President confronts parliamentary scrutiny over vaccine procurement transparency and alleged procedural misconduct
EU Court Orders Disclosure of von der Leyen’s Texts with Pfizer CEO Over €35 Billion Vaccine Deal
European Commission must release private messages amid growing concerns over transparency, conflicts of interest, and potential misuse of public funds
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European Commission Engages Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm Amid Trade Tensions
The European Union seeks to bolster its trade position as global tensions rise and relations with the United States remain complex.
Dutch Court Orders Bill Gates to Stand Trial Over COVID-19 Vaccine Allegations
Gates, along with Pfizer CEO and Dutch officials, accused of knowingly promoting unsafe vaccines; attempts to evade trial rejected as November 27th hearing approaches.
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Understanding FLiRT COVID Variants and Their Impact
The FLiRT variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing COVID-19, have dominated globally this year, according to the World Health Organization. FLiRT stands for the mutations' locations on the virus' spike protein. In the U.S., the KP.2 var...
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France Riles Allies by Inviting Russia to D-Day Ceremony
France has stirred controversy by inviting Russia to the upcoming D-Day ceremony. An ambush by gunmen resulted in the deaths of two officers during a prisoner escape. Meanwhile, France secured a record fifteen billion euros in foreign in...
EU prosecutors take up Von der Leyen corruption probe – Politico
EU prosecutors have initiated a corruption investigation into Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, focusing on her private text exchanges with Pfizer's CEO during the purchase of nearly two billion Pfizer Covid...
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EU's Ursula von der Leyen Confronts Farmer Protests Amid Land Policy Debates
The debate intensifies as critics call for a similar confiscatory approach to be applied to the personal wealth accumulated by von der Leyen's family. This scrutiny highlights her husband's pharmaceutical business, and her son's involvem...
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Hero or villain?
Anti-vaxxer nurse who injected up to 8,600 elderly patients with saltwater instead of covid vaccine walks FREE from court in Germany
Corruption in the European Parliament - Business as usual
No texts. No contracts. No criticism. How Europe’s COVID inquiry went dark
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Ex-Pfizer Employee and Friend Charged with Insider Trading Ahead of Covid Drug Trial Results
A former Pfizer employee, Amit Dagar, and his friend, Atul Bhiwapurkar, have been charged with insider trading related to Pfizer's successful trial for its Covid antiviral drug, Paxlovid.
Japanese Researchers Sue the Government for Hiding Inconvenient Truths About the Jab
“Today, we filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government for cancellation of the administrative action,” announced Dr. Masanori Fukushima during a press conference on February 2, 2023. Because the Japanese Health Ministry refuses to ac...
Pfizer, the EU, and disappearing ink - Smoke, Mirrors, and the Billion-Dose Pfizer Vaccine Deal: EU's 'Open Secret
It's as if Pfizer's massive COVID-19 vaccine deal with the European Commission were written with disappearing ink: the more time passes, the more details seem to vanish and makes it harder to trace how much bribe the people who signed th...
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EU and Pfizer Renegotiate COVID-19 Vaccine Contract: Deal Reduces Doses and Spreads Out Delivery
The European Commission and Pfizer have renegotiated a COVID-19 vaccine contract that the EU entered into during the pandemic.
US Becomes 1st Country To Approve Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine
Drugmaker GSK's Arexvy was green-lighted for adults aged 60 and older, with similar shots from other makers including Pfizer and Moderna expected to follow soon.
From COVID to Cancer: Pfizer's Shopping Spree Continues with $43 Billion Seagen Acquisition
Pfizer is looking beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and making some major moves in the world of cancer treatments. The pharmaceutical giant has just announced a $43 billion deal to acquire Seagen, a leading innovator in targeted cancer therap...
New York Times sues EU over von der Leyen’s Pfizer texts
The messages could shed light on deals to buy billions of euros worth of COVID-19 vaccines.
EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say
The agreements signed between the European Commission and pharmaceutical companies to roll out COVID-19 vaccines offered significant long-term benefits to the corporations involved to the detriment of public health and global equality, r...
CDC identifies possible 'safety concern' for certain people receiving COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that a preliminary COVID-19 vaccine "safety signal" has been identified and is investigating whether the Bivalent Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine creates an increased risk of ischemic str...
Twitter Offers Free Ads as It Seeks to Woo Brands Back to Its Platform
Twitter is offering advertisers a new incentive in an attempt to woo brands back to the social-media platform, which has seen its ad business deteriorate following Elon Musk‘s $44 billion takeover.
MEPs want to grill von der Leyen over Pfizer vaccine contract
The European Parliament’s COVID-19 committee will ask the European Commission president to appear before the panel.
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Péter András Magyar and the Strategic Reset of Hungary
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Meghan Markle Plans Exclusive Women-Focused Retreat During Australia Visit
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UK to Hold Further Strategic Talks on Strait of Hormuz Security
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UK Students Voice Concern Over Proposal for Automatic Military Draft Registration
Rising Volatility Drives Uncertainty in UK Fuel and Petrol Prices
UK Moves to Deploy ‘Skyhammer’ Anti-Drone System to Strengthen Airspace Defense
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UK Calls for Full and Toll-Free Access Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Starmer Signals Strategic Shift for Britain Amid Escalating Iran-Linked Tensions
UK Issues Firm Warning to Russia Over Covert Underwater Military Activity
OpenAI Halts Stargate UK Project, Casting Uncertainty Over Britain’s AI Expansion Plans
Starmer Voices Frustration Over Global Pressures Driving UK Energy Costs Higher
UK Deploys Military Assets to Protect Undersea Cables From Suspected Russian Threat
Canada Aligns With US, UK and Australia as Europe Prepares Major Digital Border Overhaul
Meghan Markle’s Planned Australia Appearance Sparks Fresh Speculation
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UK to Partner with Shipping Industry to Rebuild Confidence in Strait of Hormuz, Cooper Says
UK Interest Rate Expectations Ease Following US–Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Starmer Signals Major Effort Needed to Fully Reopen Strait of Hormuz During Gulf Visit
UK Fuel Prices Face Ongoing Volatility Amid Global Pressures and Domestic Factors
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Smuggling Routes Shift Toward Belgium as Migrant Crossings to UK Evolve
Ceasefire Offers Potential Relief for UK Fuel and Food Prices Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
Iran Conflict Raises Questions Over UK’s Global Influence and Military Preparedness
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Kanye West Barred from Entering UK as Legal Grounds Come into Focus
UK Denies Visa to Kanye West After Sponsors Withdraw from Wireless Festival
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Foreign Students in the UK Describe Harsh Living Conditions and Financial Pressures
Reform UK Proposes Visa Restrictions on Nations Pursuing Reparations Claims
Public Reaction Divides Over UK Decision to Bar Kanye West
Calls Grow for UK to Review US Base Access Following Concerns Over Escalating Rhetoric
UK Indicates It Will Not Permit Use of Its Bases for Potential US Strikes on Iran’s Energy Infrastructure
UK Prime Minister Defends Decision to Bar Kanye West, Questions Festival Booking
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