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Indyref2 ruling ‘very problematic’, constitution expert says: THE Supreme Court’s rejection of the argument that Scotland has the right to self-determination in ...
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Indyref2 ruling ‘very problematic’, constitution expert says: THE Supreme Court’s rejection of the argument that Scotland has the right to self-determination in ...
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Immigration: The UK's shameful Rwanda law: The 'Safety of Rwanda' bill passed on April 23 represents a terrible step backward for Europe's oldest democracy.
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Ireland says UK's Rwanda policy drives migrants over its border: The threat of deportation to Rwanda is causing migrants to head for Ireland instead of staying ...
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UK police charge two men with immigration offences after Channel migrant deaths: British police have charged two men with immigration offences after five ...
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Sussex tea entrepreneur serves up cuppas at 10 Downing Street: A Sussex woman who started a successful Japanese tea business was at 10 Downing Street this week ...
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Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
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Two million Britons suffer long COVID symptoms, survey shows: Two million people across England and Scotland are still suffering from long COVID symptoms ...
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All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about: There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit ...
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Policing Minister Chris Philp asks if Congo is different country from Rwanda: Extraordinary question during discussion of Rwanda deportation plan was met with ...
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UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
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Another ex-State Department official alleges Israeli military gets 'special treatment' on abuses
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Here’s All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform’s Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
UK Warns Universities About Research Threat From Foreign States: Foreign states are using UK universities to “steal advantage” by covertly acquiring British ...
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Supreme Court will decide if Trump has immunity in election case: The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute ...
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Allegra Stratton: A Defensive Election Play: Rishi Sunak is on day two of his trip to the continent. So far, he’s used the trip to announce raising the UK’s ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal : London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned ...
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UK consumer sentiment returns to two-year high, GfK survey shows: British consumer sentiment returned to a two-year high this month as households took a more ...
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New interactive map to demonstrate Scotland’s love for Billy Connolly: Scotland’s national theatre company has launched a new interactive map for the nation to ...
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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
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Emperor penguins suffered mass breeding failures in 2023: Record low sea ice in late 2023 led to breeding failures in one-fifth of Antarctica's emperor penguin ...
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Full list of DWP reforms planned for people on PIP, Universal Credit: The Prime Minister has announced a series of changes to the welfare system ...
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Dirty business - The UK-Rwanda refugee deal: Anyone who has managed to cross the English Channel to England in a rubber dinghy has had a life-threatening journey ...
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UK under pressure to restore Unrwa funding following Colonna report: The British government is coming under increased pressure to restore future funding to the ...
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Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
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Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here’s what she can learn from Mr Bean
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Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
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UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel: Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the ...
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Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...
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Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds
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ArcaneDoor hackers exploit Cisco zero-days to breach govt networks: Cisco warned today that a state-backed hacking group has been exploiting two zero-day ...
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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Juncker’s chain-smoking made Theresa May ‘croak,’ Brexit book reveals: New book says the former UK PM was too polite to complain about EU Commission chief’s ...
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Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
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Paid articlePaid Jamaica on track to remove King Charles as head of state by 2025, minister says: Exclusive: Jamaica is still lobbying the UK to remove visa restrictions for its ...
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When is the next London mayor election and how are they elected?: Labour's Sadiq Khan will be standing for re-election against Tory Susan Hall ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
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UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
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Rwanda’s Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it’s ready for migrants from Britain
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Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
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US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
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Rwanda's Hope Hostel prepares for migrants from Britain : The hostel, which once housed students whose parents died in the 1994 genocide ...
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Can social investment shift the dial on welfare and wellbeing?: The Government has promised that social investment will underpin its approach to the funding and ...
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Labour plans rail nationalisation and put network under public ownership: The Labour Party has announced plans to re-nationalise British railways within one term ...
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Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people: Clips posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Now Thames Water is ruining my local river: Just two days ago the firm was reportedly still considering a plan to pay out £2bn in dividends over the next decade ...
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British newborn with heart condition airlifted to Rome for treatment: A one-month-old British boy with a serious heart condition has been airlifted to a hospital ...
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Pros and cons: should cigarettes be banned for future generations?: This much is clear: smoking is bad for your health. The UK would therefore like to gradually ...
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The Tories are facing a moment of great peril: On Friday 3 May, Rishi Sunak will enter the danger zone. The local election results will be in and they will be ...
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'At times I operated without anaesthetic': British surgeon's harrowing Gaza account
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UK police arrest three of migrants' deaths in Channel | Africanews: "This tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these ...
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Christopher Luxon’s show of strength is perfect for our angry era - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup
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Inside the battle to oust Sunak: hardcore anti-Sunak plotters haven’t given up yet
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402 migrants crossed Channel to UK on day five people including child died: Seven small boats reached UK waters, with the numbers arriving from France so far in ...
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Modi: India’s prime minister eyeing a historic third term: A nationwide poll by India Today magazine last August showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ...
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Charities warn Bill to ban no-fault evictions ‘will fail’ if amendments backed: There are calls for ministers to resist pressure from ‘vested interests’ ahead of ...
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David Cameron’s China links are too much baggage: In the years following his resignation as prime minister, David Cameron appeared to become the poster child for ...
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Nigel Farage just ruined Adidas Gazelles: The Brexiteer broadcaster dug his heels in about his choice of footwear.
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I’ve been helping Britons move to Spain for 28 years – what you should know: Raquel Perez helps UK residents navigate the red tape that comes with relocating to ...
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UK refuses to say if Israel sought help against Iran drones: The UK government has declined to comment on whether Israel requested British military assistance in ...
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Meta Quest 2 Drops to Just £179 For Amazon Prime Members in the UK - IGN: Meta Quest 2 is currently down to just £179 in the UK.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Decides to Take a Time Out: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics. If you haven’t yet ...
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Why is the 'sick note culture' so common among the British workforce?: People in the UK often find paying bills increasingly difficult no matter how hard they ...
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Riyadh to host Saudi-UK expo “GREAT FUTURES” in May: Riyadh will host the “GREAT FUTURES” trade exhibition on May 14 and 15
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Count Binface will rename London Bridge after Phoebe Waller-Bridge if elected: The candidate for Mayor of London also vowed to make Thames Water bosses ...
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No 'unseen power' stopped Nawaz from becoming PM, says Irfan Siddiqui: ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui Friday said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif or “an unseen ...
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Who is General Gwyn Jenkins?: General Gwyn Jenkins, currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, will become the UK’s adviser on national security ...
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Controversial UK bill to deport irregular migrants becomes law: Much-debated bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda becomes law with approval of King Charles
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Ex-UK defence minister Wallace weighs future in tech after politics ｜ DPA: Former British defence minister Ben Wallace is not planning to publish his memoirs ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
- Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.
- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
NHS spent thousands of pounds helping St Helens smokers quit: The NHS spent hundreds of thousands of pounds helping smokers in St Helens quit last year ...
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Is Nighttime the Best Time for Exercise?: The timing of moderate to vigorous physical activity was associated with a lower risk for mortality and CVD in adults ...
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A Raiganj house and Bengal’s changed political landscape: Cong’s Deepa Dasmunsi won the seat 15 years ago
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Israeli Right slam gov't decision to allow foreign observer visits for imprisoned Nukhba terrorists
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Botswana rejects UK’s asylum agreement proposal: To date, Rwanda is the only African country that has agreed to the UK’s proposals.
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Zelenskyy meets with UK Chancellor of Exchequer in Kyiv to discuss sanctions: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday, 25 April that he had ...
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Aso Seeks to Build Personal Relationship with Trump, Anticipating Possible Return to White House
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Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
Spanish PM Sanchez considers resigning after wife's graft probe: The preliminary investigation into Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez ...
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Irish foreign minister visits Palestinian refugee camp in Amman, vows support to UNRWA
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He warned UK about its new swim coach 12 years before a sex abuse lawsuit went public
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