All news by author Elizabeth Baker
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UK migrant boat crossings hit 19-month high, adding to pressure on Sunak
More than 800 asylum seekers arrived in Britain via small boats on Tuesday, the highest single-day figure since late 2022, adding to pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a July 4 national election.
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Israel warns of potential ’all-out war’ after Hezbollah releases video targeting military and civilian sites
Israel warned Hezbollah on Tuesday of the prospect of “all-out war” after the Lebanese militant group published a 9-minute video, purportedly taken by a drone, showing Israeli military and civilian locations in several Israeli cities.
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Mystery deepens as smoking torso without head or limbs is discovered in British tourist hotspot
A charred torso with no arms or legs was discovered dumped at a Spanish holiday hotspot popular with Brits.
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The trucks of death in the Agri-Food Giant
With government complacency, agricultural production companies with million-dollar profits use second-hand vehicles, or vehicles with expired permits, to transport their laborers to the work camps in Jalisco.
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Russia has issued arrest warrants against investigative journalists
Authorities in Moscow issued arrest warrants against Roman Anin, the editor-in-chief of Important Stories (IStories), and journalist Ekaterina Fomina, accusing them of spreading fake news about the Russian army.
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Urgent search for three children missing after a day out at Thorpe Park
Three children have gone missing after a day out at Thorpe Park.
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Man sentenced to prison for murder after enticing former teacher to his flat via a dating app
A 29-year-old man who admitted murdering a retired teacher in a catfishing plot has been sentenced to at least 22 years behind bars. The judge told him he "exploited" the victim even in his death.
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Spies working for Russia disappear in Poland following release from custody
According to Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita, three saboteurs convicted of taking part in a Russian plan to stoke anti-Ukrainian sentiment and to disrupt transportation networks in Poland vanished after being sentenced by a Lublin court in Dec. 2023.
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FTX seeks to recover $5 million from a group with racist ties that was funded by Sam Bankman-Fried
The Guardian reveals FTX trustees, in charge after the CEO’s downfall, allege payments were made with looted funds
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Man ‘threatens Euro 2024 fans with axe’ before being shot by police
Police have shot down a man armed with an axe nearby crowds of football fans at Euro 2024.
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Residents advised to close windows following chemical incident
People living near a chemical plant have been told by police to keep their windows and doors shut after a chemical incident.
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Trooping the Colour map reveals the best spots to watch the King’s birthday celebrations
The King’s Birthday Parade, also known as Trooping the Colour, will take place today – Saturday June 15 – with King Charles III set to observe the event from a carriage.
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Man sentenced for secretly removing condom during intercourse in rare ’stealthing’ case
A man has been sentenced to four years in prison for secretly removing his condom during sex.
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Brazil detains seven suspected members of illegal Amazon timber trade ring
Police in the Brazilian state of Pará detained seven suspects believed to be involved in the illegal extraction and sale of Amazon timber, a crime that affects the entire world’s population as deforestation in the Amazon contributes to climate change.
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Dutch lorry drivers may cease transporting goods to the UK if post-Brexit delays are not reduced
Dutch hauliers say facilities at border posts where some trucks are held for up to 20 hours are inadequate
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Edmonton fire tears through 500 tonnes of waste, shutting down roads
Members of the public have been told to keep their doors and windows closed after a major fire broke out at a recycling centre in Edmonton, London, overnight
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Old cars, immigrants and war – how EU related misinformation is spread in the Baltics?
If you wish to discredit the EU in the Baltic states, spread green lies and half-truths – for example, that the EU will immediately force everyone to drive electric cars, stop old cars from being repaired and ban heating with firewood.
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Erik ten Hag to remain Manchester United manager following four key findings from end-of-season review
The Dutch manager, who guided the Red Devils to FA Cup glory over rivals Man City to end a difficult season on a high, is poised to extend his stay at Old Trafford following the club’s end-of-season review
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Millionaire investment banker ‘punches woman in face during Pride event’
A millionaire investment banker was captured on video allegedly punching a woman in the face during a Pride event in New York.
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UN agency warns of new Rwanda abuses evidence
The United Nations’ refugee agency has warned judges it may have new evidence from 2024 that Rwanda has endangered asylum seekers, despite Parliament passing a law declaring the country is safe.
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Barclays branches targeted by pro-Palestine activists
Barclays denies investment in Israeli firms with links to the arms trade as at least 20 of its branches are vandalised in attacks overnight that also involved climate activists.
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Who won, who lost and who cocked up in the EU election
The far right had a good night. Others not so much.
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Europe’s Trump moment has arrived
As the far right surges, this week’s European Parliament election will reorder the Continent’s political landscape.
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Prince William reveals reason why Princess Charlotte is not looking forward to school
The Prince of Wales has revealed his daughter Princess Charlotte is not looking forward to school at the moment as she is sitting her exams.
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Belgium’s agent of chaos
Flemish far-right frontman Tom Van Grieken battles to break up Belgium.
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