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Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast

A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.

German tourists rescued from incoming tide at Lyme Regis

A group of German tourists had to be dramatically rescued by HM Coastguard after being cut off by the rapidly incoming tide on the famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Shocking footage captures their scramble to safety.

Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel

The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.

UK's Secret Caribbean Beach Just Miles From London

Forget expensive flights! A stunning UK village with a breathtaking golden sand beach and crystal-clear waters is the perfect staycation destination just a short drive from the capital.

French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal

A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.

Dame Annette Brooke: Tributes For Lib Dem MP

The political world mourns the loss of Dame Annette Brooke, the former Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, remembered as a formidable campaigner for children's rights and a dedicated constituency MP.

Illegal migrant charged with beheading Dallas motel manager

A Dallas motel manager was found decapitated in a brutal murder, with an illegal migrant from El Salvador now charged with capital murder. The shocking crime has ignited a fierce debate on immigration and border security.

Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children

Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.

John Fury group in England flag removal outrage at Dorset pub

Tyson Fury's father, John Fury, faces backlash after a viral TikTok video shows England flags being removed from a Dorset pub. The incident, allegedly involving his entourage, has ignited a fierce debate on social media and is being investigated by police

Ukrainian refugee mother killed by train in North Carolina

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian mother who fled the war for America, was tragically killed by a train in North Carolina. Her young son was found unharmed but alone at the scene, raising urgent questions about her journey and the media's portrayal of such trag

British Woman Dies on Sunbed During Greek Island Holiday

A British tourist's dream holiday on the Greek island of Skiathos ended in tragedy after she suddenly collapsed on a sunbed and died, sparking a major emergency response. The 44-year-old woman was pronounced dead despite frantic efforts to save her.

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.

Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death

The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.

UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'

Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov

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.

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