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Trump Halts US Asylum After DC Attack

The Trump administration pauses all US asylum decisions following a shooting involving an Afghan immigrant. Discover the new immigration policy changes and their implications.

French Police to Intercept UK Migrant Boats

French authorities will begin intercepting small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel following a UK plea. The new strategy aims to tackle the dangerous crossings that have seen over 39,000 arrivals this year.

French police use nets to stop Channel migrant boats

French police will deploy large nets to intercept small boats in the Channel, a controversial tactic warned could cause fatalities. Read the full report on the new UK-France migration strategy.

Saudi Arabia's £1.5T Line Megacity Faces Major Scale-Back

Saudi Arabia's revolutionary 100-mile linear city 'The Line' faces significant downsizing as falling oil prices force Riyadh to reconsider its ambitious £1.5 trillion NEOM project, with construction reportedly paused and plans dramatically scaled back.

HMRC pauses child benefit crackdown after data error

A significant HMRC data error has resulted in 23,500 families being wrongly targeted in child benefit investigations, forcing the tax authority to pause its compliance campaign amid widespread concern.

Hostages Freed After 47 Days in Hamas Captivity

Thirteen Israeli hostages, including children and elderly women, have been released from Gaza captivity and reunited with their families in Israel following a tense temporary truce agreement.

Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Exchange Deal Reached

A fragile ceasefire begins in Gaza amid intensive diplomatic efforts, with Israel and Hamas preparing for a major prisoner exchange that could see hostages and detainees returning home.

50 hostages freed in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

In a major diplomatic development, 50 hostages are set for release from Gaza amid a four-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, though concerns remain about remaining captives and long-term peace prospects.

Dover migrant surge: 1,659 arrivals in 72 hours

Dover faces relentless small boat arrivals with 1,659 migrants crossing the Channel in three days, pushing the yearly total beyond 36,000 amid growing political pressure and operational challenges for Border Force.

Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Reached

In a significant diplomatic development, Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict after months of devastating violence.

Israel-Hamas Begin Indirect Gaza Peace Talks

In a significant diplomatic development, Israel and Hamas have commenced indirect negotiations through Qatari mediators, raising cautious optimism for potentially ending the devastating Gaza conflict that has persisted for months.

People smugglers target West Country to evade Kent patrols

Exclusive police intelligence reveals human smugglers are redirecting small boat crossings to Devon and Cornwall coastlines as border enforcement intensifies along traditional Kent routes. Authorities warn of dangerous new patterns emerging in Channel cro

Smugglers target South West coast as new UK route

Police reveal organised crime gangs are exploiting Devon and Cornwall's rugged coastline, with small boat crossings increasing dramatically as authorities battle new smuggling tactics.

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