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DEVELOPING: Government to Immediately Restrict Taxi Access for Asylum Seekers
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DEVELOPING: Government to Immediately Restrict Taxi Access for Asylum Seekers

The UK government has announced plans to restrict taxi access for asylum seekers, effective from February, in response to a BBC investigation revealing excessive taxi use and costs for medical appointments. The move aims to curb the estimated ยฃ15.8 m

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Peru's Former President Castillo Sentenced to 11 Years for Rebellion and Conspiracy
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1ย day, 16ย hours ago

Peru's Former President Castillo Sentenced to 11 Years for Rebellion and Conspiracy

Peru's former President Pedro Castillo has been sentenced to 11 years and 5 months in prison by the supreme court for attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree in 2022. The verdict marks the latest development in a tumultuous period for the

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DEVELOPING: Government to Immediately Restrict Taxi Access for Asylum Seekers
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5ย hours, 19ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Government to Immediately Restrict Taxi Access for Asylum Seekers

The UK government has announced plans to restrict asylum seekers' access to taxis for medical appointments, set to take effect in February, following a BBC investigation that revealed excessive taxi usage and costs. The move aims to curb the estimate

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Labour Defends U-Turn on Workers' Rights, Citing Broader Benefits
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16ย hours, 28ย minutes ago

Labour Defends U-Turn on Workers' Rights, Citing Broader Benefits

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has defended Labour's decision to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from two years to six months, citing a need for "pragmatic" measures to ensure timely implementation of the party's employment

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"Trump Set to Pardon Honduras' Ex-President Hernandez"
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10ย hours, 20ย minutes ago

"Trump Set to Pardon Honduras' Ex-President Hernandez"

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges, is set to be pardoned by President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources. Hernandez, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison, has been appealin

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US Pope Makes History with Controversial Views on Immigration and AI
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

US Pope Makes History with Controversial Views on Immigration and AI

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope in history, has generated significant attention with his outspoken views on various American issues, including immigration policies and artificial intelligence. However, his politics are more nuanced than a simple

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West African Leaders Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup as Sham
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16ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

West African Leaders Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup as Sham

West African leaders are disputing the legitimacy of a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, with Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president labeling the coup a "sham" and calling for the release of presidential election results. The milit

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West African Leaders Question Legitimacy of Guinea-Bissau Coup
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10ย hours, 32ย minutes ago

West African Leaders Question Legitimacy of Guinea-Bissau Coup

High-ranking officials in West Africa, including Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president, have questioned the legitimacy of Guinea-Bissau's recent military takeover, suggesting it may have been staged to prevent election results from

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NDP Secures Historic Landslide Victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

NDP Secures Historic Landslide Victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines

In a historic landslide victory, the New Democratic party in St Vincent and the Grenadines has secured 14 of 15 seats, marking a crushing defeat for the Unity Labour party, which has held power since 2001. The decisive outcome will see Godwin Friday

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US Pope Makes Waves with Unconventional Views on Immigration and AI
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1ย day, 22ย hours ago

US Pope Makes Waves with Unconventional Views on Immigration and AI

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope in history, has been making headlines with his outspoken views on various American issues, including immigration policies and the use of artificial intelligence. However, his comments have sparked controversy amon

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Quebec Government Proposes Expanded Secularism Law, Limiting Public Prayer and Religious Symbols
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

Quebec Government Proposes Expanded Secularism Law, Limiting Public Prayer and Religious Symbols

The Quebec government has introduced a new bill, known as "secularism 2.0," which aims to strengthen the province's secularism laws by imposing restrictions on public prayer and limiting the offering of religion-based menus in public institutions. Th

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South African MP Resigns Amid Allegations of Recruiting Mercenaries for Russia in Ukraine
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22ย hours, 33ย minutes ago

South African MP Resigns Amid Allegations of Recruiting Mercenaries for Russia in Ukraine

South African MP Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has resigned amidst allegations that she recruited 17 men to fight as mercenaries in Ukraine for Russia, claiming they were going for "lawful" training. The opposition party, uMkhonto weSizwe (MK), states that

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Governments to Tap Private Wealth to Plug Budget Gaps
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10ย hours, 22ย minutes ago

Governments to Tap Private Wealth to Plug Budget Gaps

Governments are exploring ways to tap into the growing wealth of private individuals to alleviate their budget deficits, with some policymakers considering incentives such as tax-free bonds to encourage investment in government debt. This approach ha

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St Vincent PM Seeks Record Sixth Term in Tight Election
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2ย days, 4ย hours ago

St Vincent PM Seeks Record Sixth Term in Tight Election

In the upcoming general election, St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is seeking a record sixth consecutive term in office, with the Unity Labour Party (ULP) campaigning on its economic development record. The opposition New

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URGENT: Trump Set to Grant Pardon to Embattled Honduran Ex-President
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18ย hours, 18ย minutes ago

URGENT: Trump Set to Grant Pardon to Embattled Honduran Ex-President

US President Donald Trump plans to grant a pardon to former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who was convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges in 2024 and sentenced to 45 years in prison. The decision has sparked controversy, with s

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Trump Grants Pardon to Honduras Ex-President Convicted of Drug Trafficking
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4ย hours, 30ย minutes ago

Trump Grants Pardon to Honduras Ex-President Convicted of Drug Trafficking

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to pardon Juan Orlando Hernรกndez, the former president of Honduras, who was convicted of drug trafficking and firearms offenses in a US court. Hernรกndez was sentenced to 45 years in prison for conspiring

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Nigerian President Tinubu Confirms Rescue of Remaining 24 Abducted Schoolgirls
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1ย day, 22ย hours ago

Nigerian President Tinubu Confirms Rescue of Remaining 24 Abducted Schoolgirls

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced that all 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive secondary school in Kebbi state have been rescued, following a mass kidnapping on November 17. The rescue comes amidst a recent surge in

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Starmer Faces Six-Month Test to Revive Labour's Flagging Support
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10ย hours, 20ย minutes ago

Starmer Faces Six-Month Test to Revive Labour's Flagging Support

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer faces a six-month test of his leadership as he struggles to regain public trust and address plummeting voter confidence in his administration. Despite narrowly avoiding a market backlash and internal party pressure, S

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Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalรณ Arrives in Senegal After Coup
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1ย day, 10ย hours ago

Ousted Guinea-Bissau President Embalรณ Arrives in Senegal After Coup

Guinea-Bissau's ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalรณ has fled to neighboring Senegal after being released by the military forces that toppled his government, following a coup that has suspended the country's electoral process. The regional West Afri

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DEVELOPING: UK Migration Crisis Escalates as Small Boat Arrivals Surge
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2ย days, 3ย hours ago

DEVELOPING: UK Migration Crisis Escalates as Small Boat Arrivals Surge

The UK's net migration numbers have decreased to near pre-pandemic levels, according to recent government figures. However, the overall immigration rate remains a topic of debate, with small boat arrivals continuing to surge, and asylum applications

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