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Luxury yacht sinks minutes after launch; owner swims ashore

A brand new £425,000 luxury motor yacht, the 'Princess V55', catastrophically sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the English coast. The owner and a crew member were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety as the vessel rapidly took on water an

Chinese & Indian Channel Crossings Surge 100%

Exclusive investigation reveals a dramatic shift in Channel crossings, with a 100% surge in Chinese and Indian nationals. The Home Office faces a new migration crisis as it grapples with sophisticated smuggling networks and international asylum claims.

Migrants murdered on boat after witchcraft accusations

A harrowing migrant boat journey to the Canary Islands ended in a brutal double murder after passengers accused two men of witchcraft, leading to a fatal stabbing and the victims being cast into the Atlantic.

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

UK Asylum Seekers Hit 20-Year High Despite Small Boats Pledge

Exclusive analysis reveals UK asylum applications have soared to their highest level in two decades, with small boat arrivals from France now the primary route, overtaking traditional methods and overwhelming the Home Office's processing system.

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

UK Mulls Paying Taliban to Take Back Channel Migrants

Reform UK proposes a controversial new plan to send asylum seekers arriving via small boats back to Afghanistan, with reports suggesting the British government would pay the Taliban to accept them. The policy, mirroring the Rwanda scheme, aims to deter da

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.

Over 900 migrants cross Channel in 24 hours

A surge of more than 900 migrants crossed the English Channel in a single day, marking one of the highest daily totals this year and intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new government to address the ongoing small boats crisis.

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

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.

Tory MP fears for daughters over migrant crimes

A prominent Conservative MP has voiced grave concerns over his daughters' safety, citing a surge in crimes linked to asylum seekers arriving by boat. The politician warns of lax border controls and calls for urgent action.

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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