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The UK's decision to leave the European Union, known as Brexit, has had far-reaching consequences, including strained relationships among family and friends. Many people found themselves on opposite sides of the debate, leading to heated discussions and disagreements. Ten years…

The European Parliament has passed a new migration law aimed at increasing deportations of failed asylum seekers. Rightwing MEPs sparked outrage by chanting "send them back" after the vote. The law, which passed with a narrow majority, has been criticized…

A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official have been jailed for spying for China. Peter Wai and Bill Yuen were sentenced to 10 and eight years respectively. This marks the first convictions under the UK's National…

Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall in Texas, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The storm was previously classified as a cyclone but has since been downgraded. Forecasters expect several inches of rain to fall in the south-eastern…

A London summit co-founded by Canadian author Jordan Peterson will gather prominent figures from the global populist-right movement. The event, which has not been publicly announced, is expected to attract high-profile attendees, including teachers from Eton College. Eton, one of…

An independent inquiry into Muckamore Abbey hospital in Northern Ireland has found widespread mistreatment of vulnerable adults. The hospital, which cares for patients with severe learning disabilities and mental health issues, was at the centre of a major police investigation.…

The UK Met Office has issued amber heat warnings for parts of southern England, effective from Friday to Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to reach 30C on Friday, marking the start of the country's second heatwave in three weeks. The warnings…

The US Forest Service plans to spray glyphosate on public lands around Lake Tahoe to clear vegetation and prepare for replanting after the 2021 Caldor fire. Glyphosate, a key ingredient in Roundup, has been linked to cancer by the World…

A national survey has found that fewer than half of commuters in Great Britain believe train fares are value for money. This comes as the rail regulator reports a record 1.83 billion passenger journeys were made last year. The survey's…

Iceland is preparing for a potential referendum on joining the European Union. The country has a complex history with the EU, having withdrawn its membership application in 2015. Recent events, including former US President Donald Trump's attempted purchase of Greenland,…

The Bank of England has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, citing global economic uncertainty amid rising tensions with Iran. Two members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) dissented, advocating for a 0.25% increase. The decision reflects the Bank's…

Voters in Makerfield are heading to the polls in a highly anticipated byelection that may have significant implications for UK politics. The contest is being closely watched as a potential indicator of public sentiment towards the current government. Labour leader…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage met with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey to express opposition to plans for a state-run cryptocurrency, dubbed "Britcoin". The proposed digital currency could potentially disrupt the financial interests of billionaire Peter Hargreaves, a major…