The UK government is tightening immigration rules, making it nearly impossible for undocumented migrants arriving by small boats or hidden in vehicles to gain citizenship. The move comes as prime minister Keir Starmer faces pressure to curb migration. Critics, including Labour MPs, argue it unfairly penalizes refugees. The policy follows Starmer’s decision to scrap the Rwanda deportation plan, instead focusing on dismantling smuggling gangs amid rising channel crossings.
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A hunter in Zachary, Louisiana, accidentally shot another hunter, mistaking him for a deer. Neither was wearing required orange clothing or had deer tags. The victim was injured but survived, and the shooter faces citations and potential additional charges. Authorities emphasized the importance of wearing orange and identifying targets to prevent similar incidents.
President Joe Biden signed legislation designating the bald eagle as the official national bird of the United States. Despite its longstanding symbolism since 1782, it had not been legally recognized. The bald eagle, featured on the Great Seal and various national emblems, is now officially acknowledged for its representation of power and strength.
As TikTok faces a shutdown in the US, millions of users are hopeful that Donald Trump, upon his inauguration, will reverse the ban temporarily enacted. Trump previously opposed TikTok citing security risks, but his stance has recently shifted due to his own success on the platform. The final decision depends heavily on ongoing discussions and potential negotiations.
Elon Musk plans to buy the Line Hotel in Washington, turning it into a private social club to stay close to the power center with the Trump family. As co-chief of the Department of Government Efficiency, he will have an office in the Eisenhower Executive Building across from the White House. It is not known whether Elon Musk plans to stay in Washington from now on.
Two judges were assassinated in a planned shooting at Tehran's Supreme Court, with the gunman subsequently killing himself. Judges Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, who handled cases related to national security, were targeted. Iranian authorities have initiated an investigation to uncover the motive behind this rare attack on judiciary figures.
Andrew McIntyre, 39, was sentenced to seven and a half years for inciting violence through social media during the Southport riots in July 2024. He used a Telegram channel, “Southport Wake Up,†to spread hate and organise attacks. McIntyre, who had a history of promoting violence, was arrested with a knife and weapons. The court ruled his actions were driven by racial hatred.
Experts are urging the royal family to mend their relationship with Prince Harry for the 2027 Invictus Games. Despite health issues within the royal family, they believe attending the games alongside Harry would improve their public image and demonstrate unity.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders on his inaugural night, including reversing 78 Biden-era actions, extending TikTok's US ban deadline, challenging birthright citizenship, terminating federal grants to sanctuary cities, halting wind energy projects, providing interim security clearances, and pardoning those involved in the January 6 Capitol riot.
Landslides triggered by torrential rains in southeast Brazil's Minas Gerais state have resulted in at least 10 deaths, including an eight-year-old boy. Over 80 millimetres of rain in Ipatinga caused significant destruction. One person remains missing, while rescue teams continue their search efforts. Governor Romeu Zema expressed solidarity with the victims.