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The UK’s asylum system is in crisis, but the government – not refugees – is to blame
Kent Police are investigating an attack on a Home Office migrant processing centre in Dover, after incendiary devices were reportedly thrown at the building on Sunday October 30 2022. Reports have said that witnesses at the scene described these devices as petrol bombs, with one found in the car ofContinue Reading
Ukraine war: Putin’s bid to weaponise refugees is failing – here’s what that means for Europe
Since the Russian invasion in February, about 8 million Ukrainians have fled the country. After eight months of fighting – and with no end to the war in sight – the prospect that many refugees may never return will exacerbate an ongoing population decline in Ukraine. The mass exodus willContinue Reading
Watch moment Sunderland Under-23 GOALKEEPER scores 94th minute goal at rivals Newcastle – and admits to handling it in
SUNDERLAND U23s keeper Alex Bass incredibly scored a stoppage time equaliser to earn his side a point against bitter rivals Newcastle. Joe White’s first half strike looked set to hand the Magpies all three points in the Premier League 2 Division 2 match at St James’ Park. 5 Bass headedContinue Reading
Pfizer raises 2022 earnings guidance, beats third-quarter expectations
Vials containing the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are displayed before being used at a mobile vaccine clinic, in Valparaiso, Chile, January 3, 2022. Rodrigo Garrido | Reuters Pfizer on Tuesday raised its 2022 earnings guidance after booking a strong third quarter that beat Wall Street expectations. PfizerContinue Reading
Cold homes increase the risk of severe mental health problems – new study
Concerns about fuel poverty and people not being able to heat their homes adequately are not new in the UK, but these worries have been heightened by significant increases in energy costs and the cost-of-living crisis. And as winter approaches, things are about to get a lot worse. Despite aContinue Reading
Wild chimpanzees and gorillas can form long friendly associations that last decades – new research
Chimpanzees are highly social but recent research suggests they can be with gorillas too. apple2499/Shutterstock To survive, animals compete for resources, be it food, mating partners or territory. But a ground breaking recent study shows chimpanzees and gorillas form friendships, some lasting at least 20 years. They play, eat andContinue Reading
England keep World Cup hopes alive with NZ win as Buttler hits 73 & Curran stars
ENGLAND’S T20 World Cup dream is still alive after a nail-biting win over New Zealand. Jos Buttler plundered 73 off 47 but a late collapse saw his side finish on 179-6 from their 20 overs. 8 Ben Stokes played his part in the crucial winCredit: AP 8 Sam Curran tookContinue Reading
DC Has a Chance to Save Superman. Here’s What It Needs to Do
Henry Cavill is getting back into the cape, and James Gunn and Peter Safran now control the studio. Here’s how they can bring the Man of Steel back to life.Continue Reading
Fianna Fáil eyeing Justice and Foreign Affairs positions in Cabinet reshuffle
Fianna Fáil is eyeing up the Justice and Foreign Affairs portfolios after December’s reshuffle amid growing tensions with Fine Gael. As the Irish Examiner reports, Táoiseach Micheál Martin is keen to take either over from current Justice Minister Helen McEntee or from Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney rather than doingContinue Reading
Celebrities share their spooky outfits online over Halloween weekend
H ollywood celebrities shared their spooky looks online as they pulled out all the stops for the Halloween weekend. Lizzo, the Kardashian-Jenners, Cardi B and Paris Hilton were among those showing off impressive outfits at star-studded parties. The Truth Hurts singer posted a series of pictures of her in costumeContinue Reading