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69 Drown as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Mauritania Coast

At least 69 people have died and dozens are missing after a migrant boat bound for the Canary Islands capsized off the coast of Mauritania. Survivors recount a desperate struggle for survival in one of the deadliest migration routes in the world.

Nigella Lawson's Favourite Sydney Deli Closes After 13 Years

Sydney's iconic Small's Deli in Darlinghurst, a celebrated haunt of foodies and chef Nigella Lawson, has served its final sandwich. Owners Ben and Lisa Small announce their emotional farewell, citing a perfect storm of rising costs and the desire for a ne

Farage Warns of Public Order Threat from Small Boats

Brexit architect Nigel Farage issues a stark warning, declaring the small boats crisis a 'genuine threat to public order' and revealing a hardline strategy for the mass removal of illegal migrants from the UK.

Ancient 'Jesus Boat' Discovery Rewrites Biblical History

Groundbreaking archaeological discovery of a 2000-year-old 'Jesus Boat' from the Sea of Galilee provides astonishing physical evidence of daily life in the Biblical era. Experts reveal how this miraculous preservation rewrites our understanding of ancient

Woman arrested in small boats people smuggling probe

A 49-year-old woman from Kent has been arrested by the National Crime Agency on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration, as part of a major crackdown on small boat smuggling networks operating across the Channel.

UK asylum claims hit record 111,000 under Labour

Newly released Home Office figures show a record 111,000 asylum claims were made in the UK in the past year, marking a significant challenge for the new Labour government and raising urgent questions about border control and processing systems.

UK's £5.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Hotels

Exclusive figures reveal the UK government is spending a staggering £5.2 million every day housing asylum seekers in hotels, as small boat arrivals continue to strain the system.

UK Strikes Deal for Swift Return of Iraqi Channel Migrants

The UK government has signed a pivotal treaty with Iraq, enabling the swift return of Iraqi nationals who cross the Channel illegally. The deal marks a major escalation in the fight against people smuggling gangs and small boat crossings.

Small boat crossings surge under Starmer

New data reveals that small boat arrivals in the UK have surged faster under Keir Starmer's leadership than under any previous Prime Minister, sparking fresh debates on immigration policy.

Channel crossings surge with 400+ migrants in a day

Hundreds of migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats, pushing the total arrivals past 400 in a single day, raising questions about the effectiveness of Labour's agreement with France.

First 2024 small boat migrants land in UK

The first group of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats this year has arrived in Dover, putting pressure on PM Rishi Sunak's immigration policies.

UK-France deal targets small boat migrants

Britain and France have agreed on a new one-to-one scheme to detain and remove migrants crossing the Channel in small boats, marking a significant step in border control cooperation.

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