How much does it cost to fall in love? From today, if you’re a Briton wanting to live with a foreign spouse, the Government has a quite specific figure: £29,000 per year. That’s the new threshold to sponsor a partner, up from £18,600 and soon to rise to £38,700. Consequently, by next year 70 per cent of employed British citizens would not be able to “afford” a foreign husband or wife, according to the Migration Observatory.
An estimated 65,000 fans and royalty celebrated the triumphant England squad in London after their dramatic Euro 2025 victory over Spain, featuring an open-top bus parade along The Mall. Captain Leah Williamson expressed her emotions, stating, "We're making history every single step," emphasizing that their journey continues. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA gunman named Shane Tamura opened fire inside a corporate building in Midtown Manhattan, killing four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, before taking his own life. Tamura, who had a history of mental illness and grievances related to CTE, left a note expressing a desire for his brain to be studied after death. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreParts of the U.S. are experiencing a severe heatwave, with over 18 million people under extreme heat warnings, especially in Florida, where temperatures reached 100°F. Hospitals are preparing for heat-related injuries as conditions may worsen, leading to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can be fatal without intervention. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA two-year-old boy named Govinda Kumar from India killed a venomous cobra by biting its head after it coiled around his arm while he played outside. Despite successfully defeating the snake, he lost consciousness from swallowing part of it and was hospitalized, but doctors confirmed he was stable and had not been bitten, as the venom entered his digestive tract instead of his bloodstream. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreScience Secretary Peter Kyle accused Nigel Farage of siding with online predators, referencing the Online Safety Act, which aims to protect children by introducing age verification for adult content. Farage condemned the remarks as "disgusting," while his party argues the act does not enhance child safety, with a petition for its repeal amassing over 380,000 signatures. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreFive people died, including off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, in a shooting at a high-rise office building in Manhattan, New York. The suspect, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, died from a self-inflicted gunshot after opening fire in the lobby and upper floors, with the motive still unclear and a documented mental health history reported. Want More Context? 🔎
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