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Canary Wharf migrant protest turns chaotic

Tensions flared in Canary Wharf after protesters clashed over a migrant hotel, with claims a migrant entered a woman's home—only to be let go by police. Residents demand answers.

HS2 to demolish homes in Whitmore Heath

Residents of Whitmore Heath are in uproar as HS2 confirms plans to demolish homes, leaving families in limbo. Is Britain's most controversial rail project worth the human cost?

Victoria softens protest laws after backlash

The Victorian government is set to dilute its controversial anti-protest legislation following fierce opposition from human rights groups and trade unions, marking a significant climbdown.

HS2 project threatens ancient Staffordshire woodland

The HS2 high-speed rail project encounters fresh opposition as environmentalists protest the destruction of Whitmore Heath, a vital ancient woodland in Staffordshire, raising concerns over biodiversity loss.

HS2 boss gets £750k pay as project struggles

The newly appointed HS2 chairman, Sir Jon Thompson, is set to receive a staggering £750,000 annual pay package, raising eyebrows amid project delays and budget cuts.

Pro-Palestine protester bangs pot at Met Police officer

A dramatic confrontation unfolded as a pro-Palestine protester loudly banged a metal pot near a Metropolitan Police officer, causing distress and forcing the officer to cover their ears. The incident, caught on video, highlights escalating tensions during

Protesters defend asylum seekers in London hotel

Activists in London rallied to defend a hotel housing asylum seekers amid rising tensions. The demonstration highlights ongoing debates over immigration and human rights in the UK.

Gaza protesters reroute Israeli cruise ship

A group of protesters in Gaza successfully pressured an Israeli cruise ship to change its course, diverting from the Greek island of Syros to Cyprus amid rising tensions.

HS2 faces major cuts as costs soar

The UK government is reportedly planning significant reductions to the HS2 high-speed rail project, potentially scrapping sections beyond Birmingham amid rising costs and delays.

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