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Diversion of Asylum Seekers to Ramsgate Amidst Far-Right Threats

On Saturday, 153 asylum seekers arriving in three dinghies in Dover were diverted to Ramsgate for processing to avoid clashes with a far-right protest; this followed intelligence suggesting protesters may target the Kent Intake Unit, where asylum seekers are usually processed after being escorted to...

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Suspected US Nuclear Weapons Deployment at RAF Lakenheath

A distinctive US Air Force transport flight landed at RAF Lakenheath on Friday, prompting concerns that US B61-12 nuclear bombs have been deployed to the UK for the first time since 2008, potentially increasing the number of US tactical nuclear weapons in Europe to 125-130.

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UK Police Actions Fuel Violent Clashes at Asylum Seeker Hotels

Police in Essex, England, are being criticized for potentially exacerbating violent clashes between rival protesters at asylum seeker hotels in Epping Forest and Canary Wharf; the incidents highlight the rising tensions surrounding asylum seeker housing in the UK, fueled by social media campaigns an...

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Quebec Pension Fund Invests $3.2 Billion in UK Nuclear Plant

Quebec's Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $3.2 billion in the Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk, England, becoming the second-largest owner after the British government, which is using a regulated-asset-base model to fund the project, adding approximately $1.84 per month to UK c...

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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: UK Broadcaster Still Unsecured One Year Out

With one year to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, organizers are yet to secure a UK broadcaster for live television coverage, despite previous agreements being reached years in advance; the event is funded primarily by a £100 million compensation payment from Victoria, Australia, after ...

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Taliban Arrests of Afghans After UK Data Leak

Following a data leak of Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) applications, at least seven Afghans, including former special forces members, have been arrested by the Taliban while checking their details on a UK government website, highlighting the vulnerability of those who assisted Briti...

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Ibiza Rocks Hotel Suspends Operations Following Two Fatal Falls

Ibiza Rocks Hotel in San Antonio, Spain, temporarily suspended operations after two young men died in separate balcony falls in July 2024, prompting concerns about safety and triggering an investigation into past incidents.

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India-UK Free Trade Agreement Signed

India and the UK finalized a free trade agreement, granting India zero tariffs on 99% of its exports and the UK phased tariff cuts on 90% of its exports, marking a significant post-Brexit win for the UK and India's first major free trade pact outside Asia.

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UK Cuts Foreign Aid by 40%, Prioritizing Defense Spending

The UK government has cut its foreign aid budget by 40%, from 0.5% to 0.3% of gross national income, resulting in significant reductions in support for children's education and women's health in Africa and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, while maintaining funding for multilateral organizations...

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Northern Ireland Volunteer Drivers Ease Healthcare Strain

In Northern Ireland, over 75 volunteers provide free car transport for patients to hospital appointments, saving the NIAS money and providing compassionate care amid high ambulance demand.

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Essex Police Escort of Pro-Refugee Protesters Leads to Clashes, Injuries

Essex Police escorted roughly 50 pro-refugee protesters to a demonstration outside an asylum hotel in Epping on July 17, leading to clashes with counter-protesters, injuring eight officers, and resulting in four arrests for violent disorder; the decision was justified as a public safety measure to p...

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UK Sanctions 135 Ships in Russia's Shadow Oil Fleet

The UK imposed sanctions on 135 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet," involved in illicit oil exports worth \$24 billion since 2024, targeting two companies, Intershipping Services LLC and Litasco Middle East DMCC, alongside a call for a 50-day intensified military support campaign for Ukraine.

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