A missile strike attributed to Russian forces has resulted in the death of a ship's captain and injured several crew members on a Turkish-owned cargo vessel in the Black Sea. The vessel was reportedly transporting corn from a Ukrainian port.
People smuggling organisations operating across the English Channel are adapting tactics, with rival groups collaborating to acquire and deploy larger dinghies. This shift is a direct response to law enforcement efforts that have curtailed the supply of smaller vessels, forcing criminal networks to pool resources and increase passenger numbers on each crossing.
Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham is set to propose a cap on individual political donations in the UK, a measure confirmed by a government minister. The move follows sustained pressure from several Members of Parliament advocating for limits on 'mega-donors' to address perceived undue influence in British politics.
