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'I can no longer see a futureAyman Alhussein made a life in Britain after fleeing Assad. A new immigration policy means he can never become a citizen On 9 February this year refugee cinematographer Ayman Alhussein was excitedly... planning his future career and preparing to apply for British citizenship. On 10 February everything changed for him and tens of thousands of others. On that day the government announced that refugees will "normally" be denied the right to apply for British citizenship even though they have been given permission to live and work in the UK.
Trump claims 'total reset' inUS president praises 'very good' discussions as top US and Chinese officials meet over trade war triggered by Trump's tariff blitz Donald Trump has hailed a "total reset" in US-China trade relations... after the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at defusing a trade war sparked by his tariff rollout. The US president praised the "very good" discussions and deemed them "a total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner".
Putin cobbles togetherThe Kremlin billed this as a meaningful statement from Vladimir Putin but how much does it actually mean?
Five arrests after more than aThe 1,110 blocks of cocaine on board are worth more than half a billion dollars on the street, police said Australia news live: latest politics and federal election updates Get our breaking news... email, free app or daily news podcast More than a tonne of cocaine has been seized off the east coast of Australia and five men arrested after police raided a suspicious motorboat. Detectives said they were tipped off about the purchase of a 13-metre-long boat with a large sum of cash in Sydney's Sutherland shire on 28 April. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email
Salvage operation of 'cursed'Rob Huijben, 39, died as he worked to remove a boom hinge from Bayesian's trademark 237ft mast at a depth of 160ft as preparatory work for the lift began on Friday.
2 construction workers deadFirst responders took the bodies away as the crowds packing the famed neighborhood were seemingly unfazed.
Public funding for royalsRoyal aides say the rise is because of a Buckingham Palace building project and the funding will come down again.

UK Battles Wildfires Amid Drought Warnings

The New York Times - 11 May 2025 16:33
UK Battles Wildfires AmidA very dry start to spring has helped set off wildfires across Scotland, Wales and England, and officials have warned of a potential drought this summer.
South Carolina petting zoo"It's not an aggressive animal. It's very sad... It was not the animal's fault," local Councilmember Mark Causey said.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peaceIt was the first time that Leo had returned to the loggia since he first appeared to the world on Thursday The post Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying ‘Never again... war’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Can Trump Rename the Persian Gulf?

The New York Times - 11 May 2025 06:01
Can Trump Rename the PersianHis suggestion to call the body of water the "Arabian Gulf" has apparently done the impossible: Unite Iranians.
Royal Marines training couldThere are growing fears that elements of the Royal Navy's elite commando training, which keeps standards set in the Second World War, are being made easier to let women pass.
Mike Lawler dubs AOC 'leaderRep. Mike Lawler crowned "Squad" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the leader of the Democratic Party at this point in time, while mocking other Dems for flailing in their efforts to helm the... resistance to President Trump.
Service marks 40 years sinceThe disaster killed 54 Bradford City and two Lincoln City supporters, while injuring hundreds more.
The story of one of the worstIn 1985, a fire ripped through the wooden stands at Bradford City's Stadium
English test among range ofKeir Starmer says system 'will be tightened up' in all areas, following sharp rise in support for Reform UK in elections Labour's immigration shake-up challenges decades of party policy Adults... accompanying foreign workers to the UK will be expected to pass an English language test and care homes will be prevented from recruiting staff from abroad as part of a swathe of new measures to be revealed by Keir Starmer to "tighten up" the immigration system. Amid a recent surge in support for Reform UK, the prime minister will say on Monday that overseas arrivals should commit "to learning our language" and will promise to overhaul a "broken system" that encourages businesses to "bring in lower-paid workers".
Unforgotten: The Bradford CityThe last day of the 1984/85 football season saw 56 people die in a fire. Forty years on, this film tries to find hope amid the tragedy On Saturday 11 May 1985, the last day of the football season,... Bradford City's fans were celebrating. They had already won the Third Division: the team was presented with the trophy before the final game, at home against Lincoln City, kicked off. An unusually large crowd turned up at Valley Parade for what was more a party than a match. What happened next has perhaps faded more than it should have from public memory, the rancid injustice of the Hillsborough tragedy having come to represent all the calamities that befell English football fans in the 1980s. But, 40 years since 56 people died in an inferno at Valley Parade, the sober, thoughtful documentary...
PM promises tougher visa rulesSir Keir Starmer promises new migration rules will "create a system that is controlled, selective and fair".
Devers' homer boosts GiolitoDevers followed up his 4-for-4 performance on Saturday with a monster homer on Sunday. The post Devers’ homer boosts Giolito to first win since 2023 as Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 appeared first on... Boston.com.
New Pope Leo XIV's brotherIn one lewd post, he reportedly shared a video of Pelosi, a Democrat from California, speaking in 1996 with the caption, "These f--king liberals crying about tariffs is just unreal.
Child dies after minibusPolice say other passengers sustained serious injuries in single-vehicle crash near Wokingham A child has died after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road, police have confirmed. The... single-vehicle crash occurred on the M4 eastbound junction 10 exit slip road on to the A329M, near Wokingham in Berkshire on Sunday afternoon, Thames Valley police said.
BBC team's tense encounterIsraeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank
Families of Sept. 11 VictimsThe letter comes as the commerce secretary plans to accompany President Trump to Saudi Arabia this week as part of a weeklong trip to the Middle East.
Is Game 4 a bigger must-winThe Celtics are seeking to become just the fifth team to win a series after losing the first two games at home in 26 instances since 1984. The post Is Game 4 a bigger must-win for the Celtics or... Knicks? Here’s what history, analysts say appeared first on Boston.com.
Hamas says it will releaseEdan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier kidnapped on 7 October, reportedly set to be released on Tuesday Hamas announced on Sunday that it will release the last living American hostage in Gaza,... Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier who was kidnapped on 7 October 2023. The 21-year old's release is set to take place on Tuesday, Reuters reports, citing a source familiar with the matter.