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Gosport families oppose plans for migrant centre at historic fort
Plans to use Fort Blockhouse, a 19th-century fort guarding Portsmouth Harbour, as a reception and processing centre for people arriving by small boat have drawn opposition in Gosport. Conservative MP Dame Caroline Dinenage argues the site lacks suitable facilities and transport links, and that opening it could encourage more dangerous Channel crossings; the proposal has…
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ former sister-in-law says she hasn’t seen him for more than a year since secretly visiting his care home alongside explorer’s cousin
The article says Sir Ranulph Fiennes’s cousin, actor Joseph Fiennes, visited him secretly at a west London care home in July last year, on the same day as his former sister-in-law, Arabella Pepper. Pepper said the explorer, who has Parkinson’s disease, was delighted to see his relatives and asked them to send his love to…
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Berlin left plans to take 200,000 homes from corporate landlords
Berlin’s far-left leader Elif Eralp, whose party Die Linke achieved strong election results, has pledged to seize 200,000 apartments from corporate landlords to address the city’s affordable housing crisis. The controversial proposal reflects Berlin’s transformation from an inexpensive city to an increasingly expensive one, with the party set to lead a coalition government alongside centre-left…
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Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live
President Trump has categorically denied reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions, taking to Truth Social to insist “I offered them NOTHING” in response to claims from Axios and CNN. These outlets cited unidentified US officials stating that Trump was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen Iranian funds conditional…
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Ukraine uses unmanned ‘zombie cars’ packed with explosives to decimate Russian frontline positions for first time
Ukraine says it has recaptured 68 square miles of territory north of Lyman in Donetsk, capturing 250 Russian troops during a counter-attack called Operation Vivaldi. The operation matters because Lyman is a key defensive and supply hub, and Kyiv presents its gains as evidence that Russian advances in the region can be reversed. Ukraine’s 3rd…
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Anti-migrant activist ‘Danny Tommo’ is remanded in custody AGAIN after pleading not guilty to criminal damage for ‘slashing dinghy in the Channel’
Right-wing activist Daniel Thomas, known as “Danny Tommo,” has been remanded in custody following his appearance at Portsmouth Crown Court today. He is charged with criminal damage and failing to disclose his mobile phone PIN, relating to an incident where he allegedly slashed a migrant boat in the English Channel whilst rescue crews were operating…
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Child review – jump scares abound in twisty organ transplant fable that keeps horror at its heart
A Luxembourg-made horror film follows a separated couple, Greg and Anne, as they travel to an unnamed Eastern European country to acquire an organ on the black market for their critically ill son Leo, who awaits transplant. When their mission goes catastrophically wrong, they encounter a disfigured antagonist in a scenario that explores themes of…
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Lexi Potter earns first England call-up as Toone and Kelly miss out
Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter has received her first senior England call-up for the Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff against Greece, representing a recognition of her strong form this season. However, the squad announcement also included the notable omission of experienced players Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly, whom head coach Sarina Wiegman has dropped due to…
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Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech
Protego Ventures, Israel’s first dedicated defence technology venture capital firm, has completed the final close of its debut fund with $125 million in capital commitments. The fund, led by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, represents a significant shift in the venture capital landscape as defence and tech investment increasingly overlap, with the firm already demonstrating…
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‘What next, put food on plates?!’: Meghan Markle mocked over latest hosting tips advising hosts to ‘have as much prepped as possible before guests arrive’
Meghan Markle was criticised online after sharing hosting advice on her As Ever Instagram account. She recommended preparing as much as possible before guests arrive and leaving one simple task to finish as they settle in; some viewers called the suggestion obvious and responded with sarcastic jokes. The post was presented as part of her…