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Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France

Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.

Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks

Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.

Gender Pay Gap Worsens Among Executives

Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.

1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted

New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.

London Teacher Avoids Ban Over Pupil Contact

A South London teacher, Andrew Hardwick, faced a misconduct panel for hugging pupils and messaging them on social media while working in Vietnam. Discover the full story and the panel's decision.

Trump's Doge Department Disbanded Eight Months Early

Elon Musk's government efficiency department (Doge) has been quietly dissolved with eight months remaining on its contract after laying off 200,000 federal workers. Discover the full story behind its abrupt closure.

Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot

A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.

Teens plead not guilty to TfL cyber attack

Two teenagers plead not guilty to a major cyber attack on Transport for London, allegedly causing £39m in losses. A trial is set for June 2025. Read the latest.

Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain

A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.

Teens plead not guilty to TfL cyber attack

Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London that cost millions and compromised customer data. Read the latest court developments.

UK's £1bn laundering network funds Russia's war

National Crime Agency exposes billion-pound money laundering network operating across 28 UK towns and cities, directly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through cryptocurrency conversions.

UK's £1bn Money Laundering Network Exposed

National Crime Agency reveals how British drug profits are laundered via cryptocurrency, directly funding geopolitical conflicts including Russia's war in Ukraine.

Cocaine buyers funding Russia's war, NCA warns

Britons buying cocaine are inadvertently financing Russia's war in Ukraine through a billion-dollar money laundering network, the National Crime Agency reveals. Discover how your Friday night impacts global security.

40ft Waste Mountain Branded 'Appalling' by PM

A 40ft mountain of waste appeared in Oxfordshire within months. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls it 'utterly appalling' as the Environment Agency launches a criminal probe.

Fly-Tipping Scandal: Oxfordshire River Polluted

A massive illegal waste dump in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is leaching into the River Cherwell. Evidence points to potential large-scale corruption in local authority waste management. Urgent action is demanded.

60m waste mountain in Kidlington threatens river

A 60m-long mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, poses a severe ecological threat to the River Cherwell. The clean-up cost exceeds the council's entire annual budget. Read more.

Iran stops uranium enrichment after US bombings

Iran confirms it has ceased all uranium enrichment following US airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Minister demands 'equal and fair negotiations' with Washington. Read the latest.

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