authorities

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French authorities suspended the European Union's new digital border check system at Britain's Port of Dover on Saturday, as traffic piled up at the UK ferry terminal at the start of the long weekend.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“The situation at our Garden Grove site remains ongoing, and we are fully focused on working with emergency services and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of our employees and the local community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

French authorities have not yet switched on the machines that will be used for these checks at the port but border officials at Dover were still having to create profiles for travellers.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

He said he trusted Iranian authorities to navigate tensions to keep pilgrims safe and was willing to accept any burden to fulfill his religious obligation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

I could go to the authorities myself, but what then?

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros