The UK and France have agreed on a new deal in which the UK will fund 200 French officers to detain and deport migrants attempting to cross the Channel. A detention site in Dunkirk will target people from 10 high-risk countries, with deportations to home nations deemed safe or to other EU countries they passed through. The plan is backed by a £162 million package, … Continue reading UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries

Seven tourists, including three children, were stranded on a cliff along Australia’s east coast after rising tides and large waves cut off their path. They climbed to a ledge and called for help as conditions worsened. A helicopter rescue was ruled out due to dangerous downdraft risks. Rescuers instead used ropes and an “Arizona vortex” system to safely reach them, CBS News has reported. All … Continue reading Daring 3-hour operation to rescue a group of tourists from a cliff in Australia

The U.S. has intensified its minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that Iran deployed additional naval mines, disrupting a key global oil route. President Trump announced expanded efforts and authorized aggressive action against any Iranian vessels laying mines. Several U.S. ships and underwater drones are involved, though the full scope of operations remains unclear. The U.K. and other European nations are preparing … Continue reading Iran reportedly drops more mines in Strait of Hormuz

The UK has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will ban anyone born after 2009 from ever legally buying cigarettes or tobacco. The law, approved by parliament and awaiting royal assent from King Charles III, creates a “generational smoking ban.” It will apply across United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The policy makes the UK one of the few countries to … Continue reading UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008

Nearly 490 alleged members of Mara Salvatrucha went on trial in El Salvador, accused of tens of thousands of crimes, including around 29,000 murders. The mass trial is part of President Nayib Bukele’s sweeping anti-gang crackdown, which has led to the arrest of over 91,000 suspects. Prosecutors say the group acted as a “parallel state” and include top leaders among those being tried. The crackdown … Continue reading Mass murder trial in El Salvador for almost 500 alleged MS-13 members

British counterterrorism police arrested eight more people over suspected arson attacks in London, including seven linked to a foiled plot targeting a Jewish community venue. Authorities said the exact target is still unknown, but the arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into a possible conspiracy. The case follows a March attack in Golders Green where ambulances outside a synagogue were set on fire, with … Continue reading Seven arrested in London over foiled arson attack on Jewish community

Two Israeli soldiers will receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duty after one smashed a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon and another photographed it. The IDF said their actions violated its values, while six other soldiers present will face separate consequences. The incident sparked widespread condemnation, including from Israeli leaders and international figures, after images circulated online. The military … Continue reading Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Ukraine has repaired the Druzhba pipeline, allowing Russian oil supplies to Europe to resume once a formal request is made. The pipeline dispute had involved Ukraine, the EU, Hungary, and Slovakia, which still rely on Russian oil. Hungary had delayed a €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine, using the issue as leverage, but recent political changes may unblock the funding. President Zelensky confirmed the repairs … Continue reading Ukraine reopens damaged Druzhba pipeline to unlock €90 billion EU loan