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More than 50,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Keir Starmer became prime minister, official figures have confirmed.Home Office data released on Tuesday showed that 50,271 people, most of whom successfully claimed asylum, have arrived in the UK from France since Labour won the general election in July 2024. A total of 474 people arrived on Monday.The milestone comes as the issue of irregular migration, and where to house asylum seekers while their claims are being processed, continues to haunt the government.Starmer came into power 13 months ago careful to avoid repeating the last government’s promise to…

An investigation by the British Army has found that some soldiers stationed at a controversial base in Kenya continue to use sex workers despite being banned from doing so.Soldiers at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk) used sex workers “at a low or moderate” level, a report said, adding that more work was needed to stamp out the practice.The investigation covered a period of more than two years, examining conduct at the base dating back to July 2022.It was commissioned in October 2024 following an investigation by British media outlet ITV into the behaviour of soldiers at Batuk, including…

Managing Duplicate Content – The Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Between Canonical and Noindex Managing duplicate or similar content on websites is one of the most important technical challenges in the modern SEO world. Google doesn’t like duplicate content because it creates user confusion and makes it difficult for search engines to determine which page is most relevant for a given search. The two main tools for dealing with duplicate content problems are the Canonical tag and the Noindex tag, each suitable for different situations and having unique advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the Canonical Tag Role The Canonical tag is designed…

Liverpool have opened talks with Crystal Palace over Marc Guéhi and are considering a move for Parma centre-half Giovanni Leoni as they attempt to increase Arne Slot’s defensive options.The 18-year-old Leoni impressed in the second half of last season for Parma, making 17 appearances, and has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs this summer, including Inter. new coach, Cristian Chivu, was in charge at Parma last season.Liverpool are also keen on the 6ft 5in defender and ready to step up their interest if they receive encouragement that he is open to leaving Italy. The Premier League champions have not…

Tom GerkenTechnology reporterGetty ImagesHMRC has confirmed it uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor social media posts as part of criminal investigations into suspected tax cheats.It said the tech would not replace “human decision-making” and was subject to legal oversight.”Greater use of AI will enable our staff to spend less time on admin and more time helping taxpayers, as well as better target fraud and evasion to bring in more money for public services,” it said in a statement.However, experts warn there are risks with using AI in this way.”AI could help HMRC to streamline its processes and make it easier…

Ruth Comerford & Rachel HaganBBC NewsReutersA major blaze in Turkey forced hundreds from their homesA scorching heatwave is fuelling dozens of wildfires across parts of southern Europe, forcing thousands of people from their homes and pushing temperatures above 40C (104F).Red heat alerts have been issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans, warning of significant risks to health. Spain’s weather service Aemet said temperatures could reach 44C (111.2F) in Seville and Cordoba, while authorities in southern Portugal also warned of possible 44C highs.In Italy, a child died of heatstroke on Monday, and in Tres Cantos, north of…

The death magnet that is the Arconia building in New York has claimed another victim in the trailer for Only Murders in the Building’s fifth season. The trailer (watch it below) finds true-crime aficionados Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) digging into the death of the building’s doorman, Lester (Teddy Coluca) — and acknowledging, as Charles does in the trailer, that the Arconia is “the most murderous building in New York.” Michael Cyril Creighton, Meryl Streep, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nathan Lane and Richard Kind reprise their roles from previous seasons. Hulu describes season five of Only Murders…

10 Mahindra South Africa has taken another big step in its journey in the country with the opening of a new semi-knocked down (SKD) vehicle assembly plant at the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone in KwaZulu-Natal. The new factory will focus on assembling the popular Pik Up bakkie range, offering both single- and double-cab models for the South African market. The plant, which is close to Mahindra’s original assembly site, launched in 2018, marks a significant upgrade in capacity and technology for the Indian automotive brand. Mahindra first entered the South African market as an import-only brand before starting local…

Majority of citizens say the government should invest more in preparations for future health emergencies. Key findings About one in eight Beninese (12%) reported that a member of their household lost a primary source of income due to the pandemic, while 1% said someone in the household became ill with COVID-19 or tested positive for the virus. More than half (52%) of Beninese said they had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. About one-quarter (24%) of respondents said they were unlikely to try to get vaccinated. More than two-thirds (68%) of Beninese said the government was doing…

US President Donald Trump said he is deploying 800 National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC, and taking control of its police department after claiming that crime was “out of control” in the capital city.The nation’s capital is “becoming a situation of complete and total lawlessness,” Trump said at an August 11 news conference as he invoked the Home Rule Act to take federal control of the city.“Washington, DC, should be one of the safest, cleanest and most beautiful cities anywhere in the world, and we’re going to make it that.”But many of the details Trump cited do not stand up to scrutiny.Trump’s…