Three Migrants Die in Channel Crossing

By admin September 28, 2026 No comment

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Three migrants, including a 10-year-old child, died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded inflatable dinghy, French authorities said. The boat was carrying 105 people when maritime police received a distress call. The local prefecture said initial information indicated that the two women and the child were crushed […]

Suspected Smugglers Face Trial Over Channel Drowning

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Fourteen men are standing trial in Paris over their alleged involvement in a migrant-smuggling operation linked to the deaths of more than 30 people in the English Channel in November 2021. The tragedy occurred after an overloaded dinghy deflated during the dangerous crossing from northern France to Britain. French prosecutors allege that Afghan and Iraqi-Kurdish […]

Gary Glitter Appears in Court Over Historic Sex Offence Charges

By admin August 6, 2026 No comment

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Former British pop star Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared before a London court on Wednesday facing new historic sex offence charges involving a young girl. Prosecutors allege the offences took place between 1978 and 1981 at his London home, when the alleged victim was between eight and eleven years old. She […]

UK Watchdog Probes Ryanair Family Seat Fees

By admin June 12, 2026 No comment

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Ryanair over charges imposed on parents who want to sit next to their children on flights. The regulator is examining whether the airline’s “mandatory family seat” policy, which typically costs around £8 each way, is unfair under consumer protection laws. Ryanair’s terms require […]

UK Moves to Join EU’s Ukraine Loan Initiative

By admin May 4, 2026 No comment

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The United Kingdom is set to begin talks to join the European Union’s £78 billion ($105.9 billion) loan programme for Ukraine, signalling closer defence and financial cooperation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce the move at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, highlighting Britain’s intent to support Ukraine with critical military

Former NATO Chief Issues Stark Warning Over UK Defense Gaps

By admin April 14, 2026 No comment

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George Robertson, a former NATO Secretary General and veteran Labour figure, has issued a scathing rebuke of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, warning that Britain’s national security is “in peril.” In a high-profile lecture delivered in Salisbury, Robertson accused the current government of “corrosive complacency” and failing to back military rhetoric

UK Backs Ukraine Role in Strait of Hormuz Security

By admin April 11, 2026 No comment

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Al Carns has said Ukraine could play a significant role in securing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, highlighting Kyiv’s advanced drone capabilities developed during its ongoing war. The UK has been leading talks with over 30 nations to address disruptions caused by tensions involving Iran, which have impacted global oil supplies. Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed

Reeves Calls for G7 Unity Amid Iran Conflict

By admin March 30, 2026 No comment

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British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will urge G7 counterparts to avoid unilateral trade measures while the Iran war continues, warning that such actions could threaten global energy security. Speaking at a meeting with finance and energy ministers, she stressed that collective action is crucial to maintain resilience and avoid shifting pressure onto partners. Reeves

France Seizes Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Tanker in Mediterranean

By admin January 23, 2026 No comment

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The French navy, with support from allied forces including the United Kingdom, has seized an oil tanker in the western Mediterranean Sea suspected of being part of Russia’s sanction-busting “shadow fleet”, officials announced on Thursday. The vessel, named Grinch, was intercepted between Spain and Morocco while sailing from Russia’s northern port of Murmansk under what

Western Europe Faces Fresh Snow and Ice as Storm Goretti Disrupts Travel

By admin January 7, 2026 No comment

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Western Europe prepared for another bout of severe winter weather on Wednesday as storm Goretti, the first named storm of the year, swept in from the Atlantic. Heavy snow fell across parts of France, including the Paris region, while cold weather and ice warnings covered large areas of France and Britain. Authorities warned that conditions […]