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Illicit Trade and Leadership Crisis

Updated 2026-05-18 07:30 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Australia grapples with the storage of seized illegal cigarettes amid a booming black market. Meanwhile, Britain faces political turmoil as Keir Starmer battles to retain his leadership.

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Al Jazeera
Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he's a 'lame-duck' leader.
2026-05-18 06:53 UTC
The Guardian
Inquiry into black market hears cost of destroying vapes has also soared, with some requiring manual dismantling<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/18/australia-news-live-nsw-victoria-queensland-politics-labor-liberal-coalition-melbourne-sydney-brisban
2026-05-18 07:12 UTC
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