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For the first time, migrants arriving in the UK on small boats from France have been detained in Dover following a new ‘one in, one out’ agreement, which mandates deportation to France for each illegal arrival in exchange for accepting an asylum seeker. Critics argue that the deal will not significantly deter crossings, as only a small percentage of illegal migrants will be returned, raising concerns about its effectiveness and impact on migrants' well-being. Want...

British tourist Mark Gibbon, 62, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to drown his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, 33, during a family dispute at Solterra Resort near Disney World. Witnesses reported Gibbon pushing Wyld underwater multiple times before he was stopped by others and arrested by police. Want More Context? 🔎

Detectives are investigating an unprovoked assault on a 24-year-old finance worker at Liverpool Street Underground station on July 17, where he was punched multiple times, resulting in a broken nose and facial cuts. The British Transport Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

A military helicopter crash in Ghana resulted in the deaths of all eight individuals on board, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. The aircraft went off radar while en route from Accra to the Ashanti region, with the wreckage found in Adansi; the cause of the crash is under investigation, and the government has declared it a national tragedy. Want More Context? 🔎

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran for espionage since January, have made contact with their family for the first time in 213 days, revealing they are held in separate prisons with worsening health conditions. Their son described the call as a significant emotional boost, while the couple's family maintains they are not spies and calls for action to secure their release. Want More Context? 🔎

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, a 33-year-old Irish fashion designer, was found unresponsive on her yacht, Ripple, at Montauk Yacht Club, leading to her death, which police have stated showed no signs of violence. A preliminary autopsy was inconclusive, and while she was well-liked in the community, her sudden passing has left her family and friends devastated. Want More Context? 🔎