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UK sends more weapons to Ukraine as Rishi Sunak fears ‘difficult summer’: Prime minister to meet his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk after announcing £500 million ...
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U.K. Pushes Through Rwanda Deportation Bill: Britain’s Parliament passed contentious legislation to allow the deportation of asylum seekers to the African ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/world/europe/uk-rwanda-deportation-bill-migrants.html
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Rishi Sunak to pledge more money to support Ukraine: The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: Trump Accused of Trying to 'Corrupt' 2016 Election in Hush-Money Trial
- A prosecutor alleged that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.
- The defense argued that Trump was 'innocent' and attacked the integrity of the former Trump confidant who is now the government's star witness.
- The opening statements provided the 12-person jury and the public with a roadmap to understand the allegations in the case and Trump's expected defenses.
- Prosecutors emphasized the gravity of the case by framing it as about election interference and sought to address criticism that the case lacks the grievous allegations present in Trump's other three cases.
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Cambridge college returns 18th Century Aboriginal spears: The four spears were taken by Captain Cook's crew during their first contact with Australia in 1770.
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The job was once held by her mother-in-law www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-camilla-takes-part-historic-32644699
Angry Peter Kay fans demand refund as gig rescheduled with just 24 hours' notice: Peter Kay has been forced to cancel his upcoming gigs at a brand new venue in ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/peter-kay-fans-demand-refund-32647086
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
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UK budget deficit for 2023/24 overshoots official forecast: Britain's government borrowed more than expected in March, capping the 2023/24 financial year with a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-public-borrowing-119-billion-pounds-march-2024-04-23/
Manchester United reaches FA Cup final after ‘the most humiliating victory’ against second-tier Coventry City
cnn.com/2024/04/22/sport/manchester-united-fa-cup-final-coventry-city-spt-intl/
The exact date the UK will face 10 days of rain: Forecasters predict 10 days of rain across much of the UK from Thursday, April 25.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/exact-date-uk-will-face-10-days-rain-20689909/
UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...
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Germany urges UK’s Rishi Sunak to spend big on defense: Russian threat looms large as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares to welcome British PM to Berlin.
politico.eu/article/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-uk-germany-wants-rishi-sunak-to-spend-big-on-defense/
Goldman Sachs moves senior banker to Paris in post-Brexit revamp: Head of financial institutions group for Europe relocates at sensitive time for its operations ...
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Queen Elizabeth II honored with corgi-adorned statue on 98th birthday: See the photos
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United spent £85m on the Brazilian and he has not scored a single Premier League goal this seasonwww.independent.co.uk/sport/football/antony-celebration-manchester-united-fa-cup-coventry-b2532444.html
A homeless couple turned a disused bus stop into a temporary home - complete with cupboards, chairs, carpet, bins, bedding and Super Mario Bros-themed ... Show more www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/homeless-couple-forced-live-bus-29036517
UK's Thames Water proposes spending more on environmental projects: Britain's Thames Water, which is fighting for survival, said it proposed spending an ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britains-thames-water-proposes-bigger-spend-environment-2024-04-22/
Soccer-Ex-Man United boss Mourinho says he didn't get the same support as Ten Hag
thestar.com.my/sport/football/2024/04/22/soccer-ex-man-united-boss-mourinho-says-he-didn039t-get-the-same-support-as-ten-hag
Premier League club Nottingham Forest accuses refereeing official of supporting rival team after defeat
cnn.com/2024/04/22/sport/nottingham-forest-everton-penalty-controversy-spt-intl/
Quick Glance: Nottingham Forest Criticizes Refereeing Decisions and Warns of VAR Bias
- Nottingham Forest issued a remarkable statement criticizing the refereeing decisions.
- Following the defeat to Everton, the club raised concerns about potential bias from a VAR official.
- A disputed penalty claim involving Ashley Young sparked controversy and was dismissed.
- Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his disappointment with the refereeing decisions.
Man City players on two-day chill-out, says Guardiola: Manchester City players are "in the fridge" for two days as they try to deal with the demands of a packed ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/man-city-players-two-day-chill-out-says-guardiola-2024-04-22/
'Antony disgraced himself, his club and his team-mates with an unprovoked reaction'
Will the UK’s rejection of EU overtures on youth mobility last? www.ft.com/content/fbb7d48d-bd5a-4d8d-a038-1565e4a671ff
Five migrants die crossing English Channel hours after Rwanda deportation bill passes
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/small-boats-migrant-deaths-english-channel-b2533078.html
Vera: Brenda Blethyn leaves ITV series after 13 years: Actor will hang up the detective’s iconic trench coat and hat later this year
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/itv-vera-brenda-blethyn-quit-b2532551.html
London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark safety concerns: London’s police commissioner will meet with senior members of the Jewish community ...
apnews.com/article/uk-london-police-apology-openly-jewish-protest-8c2c574150e56888bbc7e91c39e1d333
England’s ‘most beautiful’ seaside town crowned UK's top place to holiday: Scarborough in North Yorkshire has been named the most beautiful seaside resort in ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/englands-most-beautiful-seaside-town-32647066
The prime minister may not be around to see it through, but he is pointing the way, writes John Rentoul 👉 www.independent.co.uk/voices/rishi-sunak-long-term-sickness-doctors-b2531404.html
Flight delays warning after power failure at Liverpool airport: Travellers have been warned of possible delays after a power outage grounded all flights at ...
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Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/allegra-stratton-the-two-year-flight
Tom Cruise, London Boy, Is Doing the Splits: Tom Cruise loves London, and London appears to be mostly befuddled by him break-dancing and doing the splits.
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Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status: Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of ...
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Quick Glance: Lawsuit Alleges Grindr's Unauthorized HIV Status Disclosure
- A group of 670 individuals have joined a class action lawsuit against LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr in the UK seeking damages for the alleged unauthorized disclosure of HIV status and other sensitive data to third parties.
- The lawsuit claims that Grindr violated UK data protection laws by sharing user data without consent, particularly data disclosed before April 3, 2018, and between May 25, 2018, and April 7, 2020.
- Researchers from SINTEF in 2018 published information indicating that Grindr was sharing user data, including HIV status, with analytics companies, sparking intense criticism and prompting changes to the company's privacy policy.
- Grindr was fined 65 million Norwegian kroner for violating GDPR consent rules, leading to further legal issues in the US.
British food firms warn that the start of physical checks at UK border control posts, along with higher charges from April 30 ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/new-brexit-border-checks-could-stifle-fine-food-imports-eu-warn-sellers-2024-04-22/
Driver arrested for drug driving after plowing through classroom wall in Liverpool
apnews.com/article/liverpool-driver-drug-driving-car-crash-classroom-677bfc8f2a64691d4a5690d6fc31144f
Victoria Beckham reunites with the Spice Girls for iconic singalong at 50th birthday party
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Quick Glance: Tom Cruise wows guests at Victoria's 50th birthday bash
- Tom Cruise wowed A-list guests at Victoria's party.
- The Spice Girls also performed and danced to their 1997 hit.
- Victoria Beckham called the celebration the best night ever.
- Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend the party.
Rosberg expresses bitter suspicion: crisis and taunts are wearing down record world champion Hamilton
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Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/uk-sends-ukraine-more-long-range-missiles-in-biggest-aid-package
London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Norway’s $1.6 Trillion Fund Turns Developer on Trophy UK Properties: Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund kicked off a glitzy property-buying spree in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/norway-s-1-6-trillion-fund-turns-developer-on-trophy-uk-properties
Price of cocoa beans explodes: why this is the case: The price of a ton of cocoa beans has exploded within a short period of time. The same amount of copper ...
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Paddy McGuinness says 'Bolton is in Lancashire' and fans fully agree: The comedian declared he still considers the borough to fall 'under Lancashire' ...
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Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters: With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/business/everton-sale-777-partners.html
Sadiq Khan: I’ll make the Thames clean enough to swim in: The London mayor intends to replicate the plans of his Parisian counterpart, who wants to reopen the ...
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Plunging electricity prices signal lower bills, CSO figures suggest: Wholesale electricity prices tumbled 40% in March compared to a year earlier and declined ...
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Bellingham's strike hands Real comeback win over Barcelona: LaLiga leaders Real Madrid's pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title gathered momentum after ...
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Quick Glance: Bellingham's Goal Secures Real's Comeback Victory against Barcelona
- Real Madrid secured a 3-2 comeback victory over Barcelona with Jude Bellingham's goal in added time, edging closer to their 36th Spanish title.
- Barcelona took the lead twice, but Real fought back to beat them for the fourth consecutive time. Barca now trails the leaders by 11 points with six games remaining.
- Christensen scored first for Barca, Vinicius Jr. equalized, before Lopez put Barca ahead again. Vazquez and ultimately Bellingham sealed Real's win.
- Real dominated the second half, missing several chances before Bellingham's late winner. A crucial step towards their pursuit of the title.
Residents proud of Bognor's Phil Turner after his last hurrah in The Apprentice final
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Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison: Lee Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/notorious-manchester-gangster-lee-amos-29041271
UK Launches Saudi Investment Drive as Sunak Eyes MBS’s Vision 2030: The UK and Saudi Arabia will hold a trade expo in Riyadh next month as Rishi Sunak launches ...
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US Supreme Court eyes anti-camping laws used against the homeless: U.S. Supreme Court justices confronted the nation's homelessness crisis on Monday as they ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-eyes-anti-camping-laws-used-against-homeless-2024-04-22/
Prince Harry bids 'final goodbye' to UK after 'last straw' with Royal Family: The Duke of Sussex is set to visit the UK in just a few short weeks for a ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/prince-harry-bids-final-goodbye-32646261
Sadness as well-respected dentist Ian Burrell dies after Bargate crash: Ian sadly died after suffering a suspected medical episode behind the wheel of his car
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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee: Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.
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IT consultant-cum-developer in court over hiding COVID loan: Syzmon Jastrzebski wrongly borrowed $126k, money written off as he's left the country
theregister.com/2024/04/22/it_consultant_receives_director_ban/
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon: Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-nuclear-submarine-named-hms-agamemnon/
Earth Day art urges UK to think green ahead of election.
A 50 metre anamorphic field painting of a girl holding the Earth ... Show more www.yahoo.com/news/earth-day-art-urges-uk-000447688.html
GPs like me know better than Rishi Sunak – his ‘sick note culture’ war hurts us all
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/gps-like-know-better-rishi-sunak-sick-note-culture-war-hurts-us-20695017/
Cole, Terry added to Premier League Hall of Fame:
The two men were selected from a shortlist of 15 former players after votes from fans worldwide ...
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey fell to death through roof skylight, Essex inquest hears
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Pupils at a primary school in Liverpool have been evacuated after a car drove into the building #dailymirror #breakingnews #fyp
Angela Rayner lived next to me full-time, neighbour insists: Woman who lives in Lowndes Lane says the Labour deputy is lying and that she resided full-time at ...
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Paid articlePaid John Mellencamp Says ‘Don’t Come’ to Concerts to Scream: John Mellencamp wants you to shut up at his concerts. ‘I’m not for everyone anymore. I’m just not ...
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Manchester United to face City in dramatic FA Cup final rematch: Manchester City prevailed in last year's final; many wait to see if United can get revenge ...
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Everton grab 2-0 victory over Forest to boost survival hopes: Everton secured three crucial points when they beat relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 at ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/everton-grab-2-0-victory-over-forest-boost-survival-hopes-2024-04-21/
Dave Myers: Rugby Club opens its doors to Dave Day visitors: The club is one of a number of sites that is encouraging people to camp overnight so that they can ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24265362.dave-myers-rugby-club-opens-doors-dave-day-visitors/
Ex-chief inspector defends Met Police over treatment of Jewish man at protest: Sir Tom Winsor said officer was ‘clumsy’ but doing his duty to prevent disorder ...
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Paid articlePaid Britain is moving to prohibit tobacco sales to those born after 2009 in a bid to create a smoke-free generation
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Focus: New Brexit border checks could stifle fine food imports from EU, warn sellers
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Dundee United midfielder Billy McKinlay, 1989/1990.
McKinlay, who turns 55 today, won 29 Scotland caps and played at both the 1996 European Championships and ... Show more
In worrying new statistics from NHS England, toddlers are becoming so ill from vaping that they are ending up in hospital.
In 2023 ... Show more metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/children-five-treated-hospital-vaping-20692078/
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