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Migrants coached to pose as gay for UK asylum, investigation finds

The investigation found that one firm charged up to £7,000 and said the chance of refusal was "very low". Another adviser offered services for £1,500, with an additional £2,000-£3,000 for creating evidence.

Lebanon
Editorial

Trump signals possible Iran talks as Israel and Lebanon move to negotiations

The diplomatic steps came as fighting continued. Hezbollah said it fired rockets at northern Israel, including attacks on multiple towns. The Israeli military said it detected "approximately 30 launches" early on Wednesday.

IMF
Business

What IMF tax advice means for inequality, and where India fits in

It found that 59 per cent of the IMF’s tax advice to low- and lower-middle-income countries was regressive, while 52 per cent of its recommendations to high-income countries were progressive.

Starmer
UK

Why ex-NATO chief thinks UK is 'not safe'

His warning is based on what he says is a gap between commitments and delivery. Robertson said that the prime minister was "not willing to make the necessary investment".

West Asia
Editorial

Efforts step up for US-Iran talks as truce holds and blockade begins

A two-week truce agreed last Wednesday remains in place. This is despite a US naval blockade of Iranian ports beginning at the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had already restricted to selected shipping.

Starmer
UK

What is the law proposed by Starmer on EU rules?

The bill aims to align the UK with new European regulations, including food standards. It comes as the UK and EU negotiate deals, including one on food safety and standards for animal and plant health.

Asim Munir
Editorial

How Asim Munir became the face of Pakistan’s foreign outreach

Munir’s rise has come with a consolidation of military authority. He has been given legal immunity and an extended tenure, while the military’s influence across governance, the economy and the judiciary has increased, according to analysts.

Starmer
Editorial

UK will not support Hormuz blockade, Starmer says as US begins action

His comments came as the US moved ahead with a blockade of maritime traffic linked to Iran after talks failed to produce a deal to end the war.