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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is planning to tighten migration rules, requiring migrants to demonstrate a longer commitment to the UK before qualifying for indefinite leave to remain, from 5 to 10 years. Legal migrants must prove they have been "net contributors" to the economy for the past decade, covering their and their children's costs, while illegal migrants will be automatically disqualified from obtaining indefinite leave to remain, even if recognized as refugees. Full Article

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have been advised by energy experts to prepare for potential cyber incidents, with Estonia especially emphasizing their seriousness by removing VPN access for external companies. Lithuania has implemented additional measures like anti-drone systems and physical barriers to safeguard their energy infrastructure, as Joe Marshall from Cisco's Talos division warns of Russia's capabilities to meddle in power grids. The Baltic states are gearing up for any worst-case scenarios, with a focus on...

Pets at Home has introduced the world's first meat-based dog treats made with cultivated meat called "Chick Bites," combining plant-based ingredients with lab-grown chicken to eliminate the need for animal raising and slaughter. The lab-grown chicken, developed by Meatly from a single egg cell sample, provides essential amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins crucial for pet health while retaining the taste and nutritional value of traditional chicken breast. The UK approved Meatly's chicken for...

Your support of The Independent helps fund ground reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations enable journalists to provide unbiased coverage for all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, without paywalls. A new report from the Resolution Foundation reveals ethnic minority families in the UK face higher housing costs and poorer living conditions, potentially due to discrimination and disparities in homeownership rates. Full Article

President Trump's proposal to move all Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a U.S. territory was met with mixed reactions globally, with support from Trump loyalists and Israel's far right, but rejection from American allies and adversaries. The plan to displace the Palestinian population in Gaza and turn it into a tourist destination faced significant hurdles due to the region's complex history and legal implications, including violating international law by forcibly relocating civilians and...

The families of the Nottingham attack victims are holding doctors responsible for failing to appropriately treat triple killer Valdo Calocane, demanding accountability from the mental health trust and individual clinicians. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was released despite being deemed a "ticking timebomb" and subsequently killed three people in a series of attacks in June 2023. An independent report revealed that Calocane refused long-lasting anti-psychotic medication, and the families are calling for action against doctors...