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Labour's crackdown on illegal working has resulted in over 6,410 arrests following raids on 9,000 UK properties, including restaurants and construction sites, amid efforts to combat organized crime and human trafficking. Dame Angela Eagle emphasized the need for tougher laws to address exploitation of migrants and improve border security. Recent statistics show a significant increase in migrant arrivals via the English Channel, with over 1,194 crossings recorded in one day, marking a 42% rise compared...

CPS Statistics reveal that in the year ending 2023, only 5% of the 68,000 rapes reported in England and Wales led to charges, and just 2.9% resulted in convictions. Survivors like Danielle and Gina share harrowing experiences with the justice system, highlighting the immense challenges victims face, such as the burden of gathering evidence themselves and initial police dismissal of their cases. Additionally, ongoing rape myths and systemic barriers contribute to low conviction rates, prompting...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US President Donald Trump's analogy comparing the Russia-Ukraine war to children fighting, asserting that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin are not simply "kids in a playground," with Putin being a "murderer." Zelensky emphasized that Trump and others outside Ukraine cannot fully grasp the pain experienced by families losing loved ones in the conflict, highlighting the death of 631 children in Ukraine. He shared a poignant account of a grieving...

Summary About 1.7 million Midea U and U+ Window air conditioners have been recalled in the US due to concerns that pooled water within the units may not drain properly, potentially leading to mold growth. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported 152 instances of mold, with 17 customers experiencing related health issues such as respiratory infections and allergic reactions. Customers are advised to contact Midea for a free repair or refund, as the...

President Donald Trump has publicly distanced himself from Elon Musk, calling him a man who has "lost his mind" and expressing disinterest in speaking with him following a heated exchange. The feud escalated when Trump suggested Musk suffers from "Trump derangement syndrome" due to opposition to a bill affecting electric vehicle tax credits. While Trump appeared more bummed than angry over the fallout, Musk's father advised him to let the conflict die down, asserting that...

Jon Collyer, 38, and Lisa Stocker, 39, were arrested at Bali International Airport for allegedly smuggling 17 packages of cocaine valued at £296,000, intended for 31-year-old Phineas Float. Their families have expressed deep concern for their safety amid Indonesia's severe drug smuggling penalties, which can include the death penalty. Prisoners Abroad noted a 60% rise in British nationals arrested for drug offences, with eight out of twelve cases in Indonesia related to drug smuggling, highlighting...