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Home Secretary defends claim that Sunak’s asylum pledge has been met
The government has been accused of massaging the asylum numbers after claiming it’s cleared the backlog of asylum claims, built up before the end of June 2022.
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FactCheck: Cleverly incorrectly claims Sunak asylum pledge has been met
The ‘legacy’ backlog stands at over 4,500.
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2024: Fireworks displays around the world welcome new year
The start of 2024 has been welcomed by firework displays and street parties around the world – and in many there was a message of hope, that this year might be more peaceful than the last – while London declared it was “a place for everyone”.
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Japan earthquake triggers tsunami warning
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake and dozens of aftershocks have struck the Western edge of Japan, sparking tsunami warnings for residents along hundreds of miles of coastline.
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Sunak must use relationship with Netanyahu to help stop Gaza killing, says London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Across the globe in 2024, more voters than ever before will cast their ballots in at least 64 elections. That’s almost half the planet going to the polls including us – with a UK general election. Also up for election is London’s Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan, who joins us.
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What we know about Luton Town: Premier League’s smallest ground
Luton may have lost today against Chelsea, but their fans are savouring the Premier League for the first time in their history.
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Israel-Gaza: Half of Gaza’s population living in Rafah says UN
In Gaza, the United Nations says it believes more than a million people are now living in the southern settlement of Rafah on the border with Egypt.
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Russia unleashes biggest air attack on Ukraine since start of war
At least 30 people have been killed and more than 140 others were injured after Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine in a barrage which lasted eighteen hours.
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Parasite actor Lee Sun-Kyun found dead aged 48
The South Korean actor Lee Sun-Kyun has been found dead in his car according to police in Seoul.
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Could UK budget announcement signal early election?
The Treasury has announced a date for the Spring Budget.
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Israel ground offensive moves into Gaza refugee camps
It’s been another deadly day in Gaza. The Hamas-controlled health ministry says 195 Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours.
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Hundreds of bars at risk of closure due to rising energy bills
Pubs should be in the midst of their most profitable time of the year, but rising energy bills mean many will be forced to shut down for good, according to a leading trade body.
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UN aid for Gaza ‘falls painfully short’ of what’s needed, say aid groups
As fierce fighting continues throughout Gaza – aid groups say the UN’s resolution aimed at rapidly boosting humanitarian supplies “falls painfully short” of what’s needed.
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West Midlands police force under ‘enhanced monitoring process’ says HMIC
We spoke to Assistant Inspector of Constabulary Nicola Faulconbridge.
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Prague gunman shot himself after killing 14 people at university, say police
The Czech republic will observe a day of national mourning tomorrow after yesterday’s mass shooting in Prague which left 14 people dead.