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International bust: How police caught migrant smugglers moving hundreds across Europe

International bust: How police caught migrant smugglers moving hundreds across Europe

Police from seven countries worked together to catch smugglers who moved 750 people through Europe. The gang used complex routes through Belarus and the Balkans‚ charging thousands for illegal crossings

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UK military faces massive cuts while Storm Shadow missiles hit Russian soil

UK military faces massive cuts while Storm Shadow missiles hit Russian soil

British-made Storm Shadow missiles struck Russian territory for first time as Defence Secretary announces £500M in military cuts. The cuts affect major equipment programs across navy‚ army and air force

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Teen dies in Laos: What happened at popular backpacker spot?

Teen dies in Laos: What happened at popular backpacker spot?

Four tourists lost their lives in Laos after suspected drink-spiking incident. Multiple travelers from different countries got sick after visiting bars in Vang Vieng tourist area

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Public voices: Farmers push back on new tax rules while Putin's threats grow stronger

Public voices: Farmers push back on new tax rules while Putin's threats grow stronger

Multiple farmers share their worries about new inheritance tax changes that might harm UK agriculture future. Letters also touch on rising inflation Putinʼs nuclear hints and health-care system problems

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Young Democrats plan big shake-up as party leaders refuse to step down

Young Democrats plan big shake-up as party leaders refuse to step down

Democratic party faces internal pressure from Gen-Z members pushing for fresh leadership. Young activists target key positions ahead of upcoming elections as concerns grow about aging party heads

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Democrats split over approach as Trump heads back to White House

Democrats split over approach as Trump heads back to White House

After Trumps recent election win some Democrats change their stance on working with the next administration. Key figures show signs of cooperation while others maintain their hard-line opposition

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London council's new pet rules make dog owners nervous about park walks

London council's new pet rules make dog owners nervous about park walks

Tower Hamlets plans strict rules for dog walking in public spaces‚ including mandatory leash requirements and area restrictions. Local pet owners dont agree with councils harsh approach to solving dog-related issues

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BBC's fact-checking unit faces questions over expert's hidden party ties

BBC's fact-checking unit faces questions over expert's hidden party ties

BBCs fact-checking department used a Labour-linked expert in their farm-tax analysis without clear disclosure. The broadcaster had to make quick changes to their online article after questions about experts background came up

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UK govt threatens social media ban as funeral homes face inheritance tax shake-up

UK govt threatens social media ban as funeral homes face inheritance tax shake-up

Government official warns tech firms about kids safety online with possible under-16 social media ban coming up. Meanwhile small funeral businesses worry about new tax rules impact

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UK housing minister faces reality: Million-home promise harder than expected

UK housing minister faces reality: Million-home promise harder than expected

Labourʼs housing target of 1. 5 million new homes hits unexpected roadblocks. Planning minister **Matthew Pennycook** admits challenges while defending governments commitment to solve housing issues

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Ex-police ambassador reveals untold story behind sudden departure over BLM dispute

Ex-police ambassador reveals untold story behind sudden departure over BLM dispute

A former hate-crime ambassador tells how she lost her position after questioning BLM statements at police conference. Her story connects to recent investigation of well-known journalist

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UK farm inheritance tax dispute: Government numbers dont add up for experts

UK farm inheritance tax dispute: Government numbers dont add up for experts

A heated debate erupts over UK farm inheritance tax calculations with Treasury estimates differing from farming groups. Different counting methods show gap between 500 and 70000 affected farms

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UK military faces tough choices as defense cuts hit drone program

UK military faces tough choices as defense cuts hit drone program

British defense ministry plans to cut £500M from budget by removing key military equipment including main drone system. Decision comes while global security needs rapid military tech updates

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Russian military prepares new super-fast missile to target Ukraine's capital

Russian military prepares new super-fast missile to target Ukraine's capital

Western embassies in Kyiv closed their doors after getting info about possible air strikes. Despite Russiaʼs threats with new RS-26 missiles locals keep living their normal life

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British military cuts: Top weapons and ships heading to retirement

British military cuts: Top weapons and ships heading to retirement

Defence Secretary drops plans for six military projects to save money over next five years. Changes affect all branches of Armed Forces including drones ships and helicopters

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Literary prize sparks chain of unexpected refusals from winning authors

Literary prize sparks chain of unexpected refusals from winning authors

Two writers make bold decisions about their prize money from UKʼs top non-fiction award. While one refuses the cash completely other decides to use it against the sponsor company

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Myanmar leads world in deadly landmine toll as conflict gets worse

Myanmar leads world in deadly landmine toll as conflict gets worse

Latest report shows Myanmar topped global landmine casualties last year with over 1000 victims. Both military forces and opposition groups keep using these weapons as civil war continues

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Scottish government explores foreign inmates transfer deal to fix prison issues

Scottish government explores foreign inmates transfer deal to fix prison issues

Scottish ministers start talks with UK officials about sending foreign criminals back to their home countries. The plan comes as part of wider efforts to deal with over-crowded prisons in Scotland

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Shadow home secretary pushes for better legal shield for UK police officers

Shadow home secretary pushes for better legal shield for UK police officers

Police officers need better protection when making split-second decisions on duty. Shadow home secretary proposes new legal measures after recent high-profile cases made officers hesitant to act

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Treasury minister's advice to farmers sparks massive Whitehall protest

Treasury minister's advice to farmers sparks massive Whitehall protest

More than 10000 farmers gathered in Whitehall to protest new inheritance tax rules on farms worth over £1 million. Treasury ministerʼs response to farmers concerns created extra tension in already heated situation

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Putin sends exotic animals to North Korea while getting military support back

Putin sends exotic animals to North Korea while getting military support back

Moscow transferred dozens of wild animals to Pyongyang zoo as a sign of friendship between countries. This gift exchange happens while North Korea provides significant military assistance to Russia

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MP raises concerns over police questioning of well-known journalist at home

MP raises concerns over police questioning of well-known journalist at home

Police officers showed up at Telegraph writers house to discuss social-media post but refused to give details. Labour MP brought this up during PMQs raising questions about police priorities

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London bus loses its top: Two hurt in east-end tree collision

London bus loses its top: Two hurt in east-end tree collision

A double-decker bus hit a tree in Dagenham this morning causing its roof to come off. Emergency teams helped two passengers who needed hospital check-ups after the early-morning incident

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Police officers face probe after tragic crash with mom-to-be in London

Police officers face probe after tragic crash with mom-to-be in London

Two Met police officers under investigation after unmarked car collision took lives of pregnant woman and unborn baby in south-east London. Incident happened near Kidbrooke Park Road last month

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First-time PM's world tour backfires as UK faces winter troubles

First-time PM's world tour backfires as UK faces winter troubles

A newly-elected British PM chose global summits over local issues while UK faces economic slowdown. His fifteen international trips since summer have left domestic problems unaddressed

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Police track down new suspects in massive Post Office computer mess-up

Police track down new suspects in massive Post Office computer mess-up

Met Police found two more people to look into for the Post-Office computer problem making it four suspects now. The case got bigger after tv-show made everyone talk about it earlier this year

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Police commissioners cost taxpayers millions while crime rates stay low

Police commissioners cost taxpayers millions while crime rates stay low

Tax-funded Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales cost over £100M in just four years. Their effectiveness is questioned as local forces show low crime-solving rates and odd priority choices

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New tax rules might force you to completely change your pension plans

New tax rules might force you to completely change your pension plans

Fresh inheritance-tax changes target pension funds and might cost families up to 90% in combined taxes. The governments plan to implement new rules in about 2 years needs more work due to technical issues

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64-year-old woman faces charges after restaurant clash over Palestine clothing

64-year-old woman faces charges after restaurant clash over Palestine clothing

A confrontation at Illinois restaurant leads to hate-crime charges against local resident. The incident involved physical altercation with a man wearing Palestine-themed clothing and his pregnant wife

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British Covid investigation costs skyrocket to record-breaking numbers

British Covid investigation costs skyrocket to record-breaking numbers

UKʼs Covid-19 investigation spending reaches £124M with daily expenses of £150K. The final cost might hit £208M by mid-2026‚ making it Britainʼs priciest-ever public probe

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