A French report has criticized insufficient coordination between the United Kingdom and France in reducing English Channel migrant crossings. The report notes that France is struggling to establish operational cooperation arrangements with the UK. Britain’s Home Office disputes the report, saying it
France has been slammed by Tory MPs after an official report argued said it is Britain’s fault that they have failed to stop migrants crossing the Channel in small boats. Amid ongoing criticism that the French police are failing to intercept boats
Russia is reportedly moving forward with a deal to purchase short-range ballistic missiles from Iran. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the tentative sale agreement on Thursday, citing unnamed U.S. officials. The officials say the missiles would boost Russia’s ability to
The Israel Defense Forces say an Israeli hostage was killed in Gaza during an attempt to rescue him from Hamas forces in December, local media reported Wednesday. The IDF reportedly notified the family of Sahar Baruch this week. They said it is
A fire service with a “boys’ club” attitude that tolerated sexual harassment and racism has been rapped for its “serious deficiencies”. South Wales chief fire officer Huw Jakeway has apologised and said he intends to retire following the damning review led by
A pair of explosions near the grave of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani killed at least 73 people and wounded up to 170 more in Kerman, Iran, according to Wednesday reports from Iranian media. Iranian officials say the explosions occurred during a ceremony
For those participating in “Dry January,” another potential benefit of giving up alcohol has emerged. Giving up alcoholic drinks — or reducing the amount that’s consumed — could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, according to a special report
Dramatically reduced manufacturing output has left the Eurozone in recession, a new report has warned – with France at its lowest ebb for more than three years. Dr Cyrus de la Rubia, Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB), said what he
China is seeking to boost economic links with two Democrat-led cities in the United States, according to Chinese state media reports. Yang Wanming, president of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), said there was “vast room” for collaboration
Hamas has waived its demands for multiple monthslong cease-fires in its hostage negotiations with Israel after Israeli officials dismissed the request as “totally off base” on Tuesday. Hamas negotiators had demanded multiple cease-fires culminating in the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from