The migration route from West African nations to Spain experienced its deadliest year on record in 2024, with nearly 10,000 migrants disappearing at sea while trying to reach the Canary Islands. The majority of deaths occurred on the Atlantic route, making it the deadliest route in the world according to the aid group Caminando Fronteras. Mauritania became the main departure point to the Canary Islands in 2024, resulting in 6,829 deaths, while Senegal and Gambia remained launching points for migrants with 2,127 deaths recorded.
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UK to focus new trade strategy on boosting services exports
Sir Keir Starmer will unveil a new trade strategy aimed at enhancing UK services exports and strengthening anti-dumping measures amid global tariff tensions. The policy emphasizes pragmatic free trade, seeks to dismantle regulatory barriers, and targets support for small businesses, while fostering ties with markets like China and the Gulf, despite concerns over workers' rights in trade agreements. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil a new...
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