• Wed, January 1, 2025

by: Sky

Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws

It comes after the latest figures show that a total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024 - a 25% increase on 2023.

by: MSN

Cong aims to break losing streak in Doon municipal polls

The Dehradun mayoral poll has become a prestige issue for the ruling BJP and the Congress as the latter has been facing a series of losses in the 25-year electoral history of the urban local body polls.

by: MSN

Tap is closed. Ukraine stops Russian gas transit to EU and Moldova

The transit of Russian gas through Ukraine to Europe and Moldova has been stopped after the termination of the contract between Naftogaz and Gazprom. RBC-Ukraine analyzes what the consequences could be for the EU,

by: MSN

'Our beaches are full of sewage, rubbish and sanitary products - Brexit is to blame'

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  • Thu, January 2, 2025

by: Newsweek

China and Russia Forge Major Tech Collaboration To Challenge US

Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.

by: MSNBC

A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump's pick to head the FBI

Kash Patel has been loud and proud about exactly what he would do if he were put in charge of the agency in a second Trump term.

by: PBS

AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025

As the new Congress goes to Washington, state lawmakers, too, will be starting fresh with a new slate of priorities.

by: Richmond

Richmond delegate makes surprise visit to Red Onion, calls for more oversight

In a fact-finding mission spurred by rumors of abuse at a Virginia supermax prison, a Richmond legislator toured the facility firsthand this week, renewing calls for oversight.

by: cnbctv18

Adani bribery case: Now, Chandrababu Naidu wants 'concrete proof'

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by: MSN

Social Security Benefits Set To Be Expanded for Millions

According to the National Fraternal Order of Police, President Biden will sign the legislation into law on January 6.

by: MSN

Summit today on Cecilia Sala at Palazzo Chigi with Meloni

The case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, will be at the centre of a summit scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon at Palazzo Chigi with Premier Giorgia Meloni, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani,

by: MSN

Biden is giving the 2nd highest civilian award to the leaders of the Jan. 6 congressional committee

President Joe Biden is bestowing the second highest civilian medal on Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson, leaders of the congressional investigation into the Capitol riot who Donald Trump has said should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry.

by: MSN

Trump Insists He Was 'Right About Everything' After Wrongly Tying New Orleans Attack to Immigration

President-elect Donald Trump claimed he "was right about everything" early Thursday morning, hours after wrongly trying to link the New Orleans attack to migrants. "Our Country is a disaster, a laughing stock all over the World!

by: MSN

Elon Musk's insults pose challenge to German defamation laws

After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

by: MSN

Israeli airstrike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 11, report says

An Israeli airstrike killed 11 people and injured others in the south of the Gaza Strip early on Thursday morning, according to Palestinian reports. Israeli fighter jets struck a makeshift tent housing displaced persons in the designated humanitarian area in al-Mawasi,

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said "concrete proof" is needed to take action over the bribery allegations involving the Adani Green Energy Ltd and the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy regime,

by: MSN

Three of the biggest challenges Trump will face trying to fix Biden's mistakes

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Pro-Palestinian activists lambasted Biden and Harris. Trump will be an even bigger dilemma.

This administration will likely be coming very quickly to try to take down the Palestinian rights movement," said one national leader.

by: MSN

How will Donald Trump's tariff threat impact India's economy?

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by: MSN

China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan

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by: MSN

DSWD: Nearly 5M Filipinos got help thru Akap; 99% of funds used

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by: MSN

KLEIN: 2025 begins with record tax hikes, rising costs and leadership failures we can no longer afford

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Editorial: Think twice before breaking up the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Scott Morrison attends Donald Trump's NYE party in Palm Beach

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Change in Karnataka unit chiefs' post, talks on in big 3 parties

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as veteran members dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting

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Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws

It comes after the latest figures show that a total of 36,816 migrants crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2024 - a 25% increase on 2023.
The UK government is set to introduce new laws aimed at curbing illegal migration by targeting suspected people smugglers with travel bans and restrictions on their use of social media. These measures are part of a broader effort to dismantle the operations of human trafficking networks. Under the proposed legislation, individuals suspected of facilitating illegal immigration could face restrictions on their movements and communications, effectively limiting their ability to organize and promote illegal crossings. This initiative follows increased scrutiny on the methods used by smugglers, who often exploit social media platforms to advertise their services. The government's strategy also includes enhancing penalties for those convicted of smuggling, aiming to deter the activity through stricter legal consequences.

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