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Smuggler reveals forgery operation used to bring Vietnamese migrants to UK
The UK asylum seeker tells the BBC he cannot justify breaking the law "but it’s a very lucrative business".4 hours ago -
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Can Rachel Reeves use her defining Budget to escape UK's 'doom loop'?
The chancellor is under massive pressure to deliver - both to balance the books and fix public services.Yesterday -
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‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in Germany, BBC investigation finds
A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.2 days ago -
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Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation
Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts
Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profits4 days ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Bouncy '80s pop takes root in 'New Wave,' a film about Vietnamese Americans' glam glory days
A labor of love for debuting director Elizabeth Ai, the documentary charts an uprooted generation of young people and the dance music that made them feel seen.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Shares in McDonald’s plunge on links to E. coli outbreak
Also in today’s newsletter, Israel claims Nasrallah’s heir killed and Starbucks scraps financial guidance5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
A Trump victory would end ‘normal’ politics between UK and US
Keir Starmer defends Labour activists helping Kamala Harris but if former US president wins, such activity could become diplomatic liability5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...5 days ago -
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UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets
The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.6 days ago -
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'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins
A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.October 21 -
World - The Guardian
Why can’t politics in the UK or US get to grips with Taylor Swift? Because she is a force in her own right | Gaby Hinsliff
On each side of the Atlantic, so much rests on what she says, positions she takes and who meets her approval. She is where pop meets politics now. When people say that music can change the world, ...October 21 -
Business - Financial Times
Lynton Crosby consultancy linked to alleged document forgery in Deripaska case
Revelations pile further pressure on business intelligence arm of CT Group which has sought to expand its businessOctober 21 -
World - ABC News
A group of 2,000 migrants in southern Mexico depart for the US weeks before election
A group of about 2,000 migrants has left Mexico’s southern border hoping to reach the country’s north and ultimately the United StatesOctober 20 -
World - The Guardian
Middle East killings may bring back terror attacks to UK, says ex-MI6 chief
Sir John Sawers says intelligence agencies should be ‘on their toes’ after deaths of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. A return of Islamic extremist terror attacks on British soil could be triggered by ...October 20 -
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'Merchants of death' trial steps up fight against Channel smugglers
A court case involving 33 alleged members of a Kurdish smuggling gang is under way in northern France.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Storm Ashley to bring 80mph winds to parts of UK this weekend
Amber weather warning issued for Scotland on Sunday, with yellow warnings for Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales. Parts of the UK are expected to be hit by ferocious winds of up to ...October 18 -
World - ABC News
Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited
A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist who has been ordered extradited home to face imprisonment on terrorism chargesOctober 18 -
Politics - The Hill
US had no role in Israel operation that killed Hamas leader: Pentagon
U.S. forces were not involved in the Israeli operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, though American intelligence has aided Israel's search for the group's leaders, according ...October 17 -
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Behind Israel's operation against Yahya Sinwar in Gaza
Israeli officials have confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who is said to be the mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. CBS News senior national security correspondent ...October 17 -
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Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the ...October 17 -
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World - Financial Times
UK should use private capital to rebuild NHS, say health leaders
Report by NHS Confederation concludes that ministers are likely to need several options to raise capitalOctober 17 -
Tech - GameSpot
All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them
Suit up Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and the game's multiplayer mode will have a roster of more than 20 operators to choose from at launch. This includes 12 soldiers from ...October 16 -
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UK and US urge India to co-operate with Canada amid row
The UK says Delhi's co-operation is the "right next step" after Canada accused Indian agents of criminal activity in the country, which India denies.October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss
Group promoting ‘dangerous’ scientific racism ideology teamed up with rightwing extremist, recordings reveal. ‘Race science’ group say they accessed sensitive UK health data . An international ...October 16 -
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UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants
Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.October 16 -
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Migrant took own life after 'multiple failings' at UK detention centre
The coroner examining the death of Frank Ospina said he had been let down by the state "in numerous ways".October 16 -
World - The Guardian
Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants
European Commission president cites Italy-Albania deal as possible model for reducing irregular arrivals to Europe. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for an ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
US troops arrive In Israel to help operate missile defense system
The first team of U.S. military personnel arrived in Israel on Monday to help with the installment and operation of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery, which aims to boost ...October 15 -
World - ABC News
Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country
Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for ItalyOctober 15 -
Business - CNBC
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
BBC to cut 155 roles from news operation
Broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staffOctober 15 -
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Business - Financial Times
Biggest US public pension fund Calpers invests in UK’s Octopus Energy
California retirement fund among investors drawn to power company for its software and green focusOctober 14