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Helen Pidd reports from Runcorn, a historically safe Labour seat in Cheshire, now facing a byelection after MP Mike Amesbury's resignation due to a scandal. With Reform UK gaining momentum, Pidd finds voters disillusioned with Labour, expressing frustration over Reform's focus on migration while feeling let down by the Labour party. Her observations reveal a stark contrast between the seemingly unmotivated Labour campaign and the enthusiastic Reform UK operation, particularly around the contentious issue of...

Yvette Cooper announced that foreign nationals convicted of sex offences will be prohibited from claiming asylum in the UK, as Labour seeks to counter the Reform party's influence ahead of local elections. This amendment to the bill marks the first time that individuals qualifying for the sex offender register will be denied refugee protections. Charities have expressed concern that the decision is being rushed, potentially impacting many individuals affected by the new regulations. Full Article

On Monday, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, valued over $60 million, fell overboard from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier while being towed, with both the aircraft and tow tractor sinking in the Red Sea. Two crew members managed to jump out before the fall, and one sailor sustained a minor injury; however, the Truman Carrier Strike Group remains fully mission capable. An investigation is underway to determine the cause, amid claims from...

SummaryThe UK government has announced new rules barring asylum claims from foreign nationals convicted of sex crimes, following the case of Abdul Ezedi, who assaulted a woman and her children before committing suicide. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips emphasized the government's commitment to women's safety, stating that current laws inadequately address serious crimes, particularly those with sentences under 12 months. The changes include stricter asylum procedures, fines for fraudulent immigration advisors, and the introduction of AI...

Felix Rojas, 44, was arrested for allegedly raping a corpse on a New York City subway train on April 9. He reportedly entered the R train, found an unconscious man, Jorge Gonzalez, 37, who had died of natural causes, and engaged in sexual acts with the body before fleeing, an incident captured on CCTV. Rojas, who has no prior criminal history, turned himself in and faces first-degree rape charges, with an arraignment expected soon, amid...

Hollywood actor and jazz musician Jeff Goldblum is in the UK to launch his fourth album and perform concerts, making a notable appearance in King’s Cross. In a former red-light district, he is selling T-shirts and his jazz albums while interacting with fans, signing merchandise, and drawing large crowds, with queues extending over 50 yards on a sunny Monday afternoon in London. Goldblum's charm and celebrity status have made it effortless for him to engage...