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Deadly Crossing: 12 Migrants Killed While Crossing English Channel
In a devastating incident on Tuesday, at least 12 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France, marking the deadliest disaster of the year in these perilous crossings. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the grim toll on X, revealing that two additional migrants remain missing and several others were injured when their overcrowded…
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Video: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test at UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport
London: A rocket engine explosion occurred during a test launch at Britain’s new spaceport in northern Scotland, marking a setback for the UK’s emerging space industry, officials reported on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday evening at SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the remote island of Unst. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), the German…
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British PM Announce Establishment of Special Force to Curb Riots
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the establishment of a specialized police unit to address escalating riots and a swift justice system to manage the surge in arrests following violent unrest across the UK. The move comes in response to disturbances linked to far-right groups and misinformation on social media, which followed a tragic stabbing incident at a dance class…
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Why England is Experiencing its Worst Civil Unrest?
England is experiencing its worst civil unrest in over a decade, sparked by a tragic incident in Southport where three young girls were killed in a mass stabbing. This event has become a flashpoint for simmering tensions around immigration and has been exacerbated by the rapid spread of misinformation online. Key Factors Fueling the Unrest: Anti-Immigration Sentiment: The riots began…
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UK: Riot Police Deployed Amid Nationwide Protests After Violent Night in Sunderland
Riot police have been deployed as planned protests have begun across Britain, following a night of severe violence in Sunderland. Far-right groups have drawn condemnation from MPs for disorder in London, Manchester, Southport, and Hartlepool over the past three days. In Sunderland on Friday, a police station was set on fire, and social media photos showed damage to a Citizens…
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US and UK Launch Fresh Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Washington D.C., February 24, 2024 – In response to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Houthi rebels, the United States and the United Kingdom launched a joint airstrike operation on Saturday, targeting 18 Huthi positions across Yemen. A joint statement released by both nations confirmed the strikes, which aimed to “further degrade the Houthis’ ability to threaten shipping…
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UK: WWII Bomb Evacuates City, Sparks Dramatic Disposal
Plymouth, UK: A massive World War Two bomb, weighing 500kg (1,102lb), has finally been detonated at sea after causing significant disruption for thousands of residents in Plymouth, England. The unexploded device was discovered in a garden on Tuesday, sparking a four-day ordeal for the city. On Friday, authorities implemented a large-scale operation to safely dispose of the bomb. Evacuation and…
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International Students Plan TV Drama to Expose UK Visa Scandal
LONDON: International students, including Indians, unfairly accused of cheating in English language tests in the UK, are developing a TV drama pitch inspired by the ITV series ‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office.’ The drama aims to shed light on their decade-long struggle for justice. In 2014, the Home Office revoked visas for 35,000 students after allegations of cheating surfaced.…
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Labour’s Wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough Raise General Election Concerns
London: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced a major setback as Labour Party secured victories in by-elections in Kingswood and Wellingborough, overturning significant Conservative majorities. This marks the most by-election losses for any Conservative administration since World War II, totaling 10 defeats in this Parliament. The results raise concerns for Sunak’s government as it gears up for the upcoming general…
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House of Lords Points Fingers: Rowan Atkinson’s Critique Linked to Drop in Electric Car Purchases in UK
LONDON: In a recent session of the House of Lords, Rowan Atkinson, famously known for his role as ‘Mr. Bean,’ found himself at the center of discussions regarding the decline in the sale of electric cars in the UK. The House of Lords, the upper house of the UK Parliament, specifically during its environment and climate change committee meeting, addressed…
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