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‘This is a mass uprising’: London rally backs India’s ‘cockroach’ movement
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‘This is a mass uprising’: London rally backs India’s ‘cockroach’ movement

British Asian and student groups gathered outside India’s High Commission in London to back protesters in Delhi demanding the removal of India’s chief election commissioner, as two protest leaders were sent to Tihar Jail.

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650 more prisoners freed early as jails remain almost full

A second batch of prisoners has been released early to free up space in jails in England and Wales, as a stalking victim speaks of her fear and the Conservatives demand data on reoffending.

Andy Burnham
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards ‘almost certainly directed’ RAF Fairford plot, says Burnham

The prime minister told MPs that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind last month’s security scare at RAF Fairford, the base used by US bombers for strikes on Iran. Tehran has denied any involvement and demanded that Britain produce evidence.

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Farage vows to suspend UK asylum system for five years if Reform wins power

The Reform UK leader says his party would halt asylum claims for up to five years if elected, as he tries to win back support lost to donations scandals. Labour calls the pledge “a clear sign of desperation”.

More than 7,000 detained and 16 journalists held as India cracks down on election protests
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More than 7,000 detained and 16 journalists held as India cracks down on election protests

Opposition leaders, journalists and press freedom groups have accused police of using excessive force against protesters demanding the resignation of India’s election chief, as the Supreme Court ordered that peaceful demonstrators must not be illegally detained.

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UK

Migrants charged up to £4,500 for fake gay asylum evidence, Home Office says

Immigration officers say a suspected network sold staged photographs and fake letters to migrants pretending to be gay, with more than 100 asylum claims, including dozens from Bangladeshi men, now under review.

​Kemi Badenoch
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Badenoch says 'little ghettos' of separatist communities will 'ruin' UK

The Conservative leader told her party's conference that people moving to Britain must respect its norms, as the Tories try to rebuild trust on immigration while trailing Reform UK and Labour in the polls.

RAF Fairford
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Trump says US moved bombers from RAF Fairford after Iran-linked 'threats'

The US president says unspecified threats he believes are linked to Iran prompted the withdrawal of all B-1 bombers from the Gloucestershire base, a week after police were called to reports of suspicious activity nearby.