May 12, 2025 - Brief Briefing

Starmer says net migration will fall with ‘controlled, selective and fair’ system

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to bring down net migration by the end of this parliament with a system that is “controlled, selective and...

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Starmer says net migration will fall with 'controlled, selective and fair' system

Politics

‘More people should be given this chance’: The probation centres transforming offenders’ lives

The combination of full prisons and tight public finances has forced the government to urgently rethink its approach. Top of the agenda for an...

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'More people should be given this chance': The probation centres transforming offenders' lives

Politics

Inside the UK’s broken prison system where tinkering around the edges will no longer work

“As far as I’m concerned, there’s only three ways to spend the taxpayers’ hard-earned when it comes to prisons. More walls, more bars and...

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Inside the UK's broken prison system where tinkering around the edges will no longer work

World

US and China agree to slash tariffs on each other

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other as they seek to end their trade war. Speaking after talks with...

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US and China agree to slash tariffs on each other

World

Zelenskyy’s offer to meet Putin raises the stakes in this already high-stakes game of diplomacy

Diplomacy over Ukraine has become even more of a game of high-stakes poker. In the early hours of Sunday, Vladimir Putin played his hand,...

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Zelenskyy's offer to meet Putin raises the stakes in this already high-stakes game of diplomacy

World

Trump set for truly consequential week for his presidency and his ability to effect change

It has been an extraordinary few hours which may well set the tone for a hugely consequential week ahead. In the time that it...

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Trump set for truly consequential week for his presidency and his ability to effect change

World

Kurdish militant group PKK announces it is disbanding – after four decades of armed conflict

A Kurdish militant group has announced it is to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey after four decades of...

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Kurdish militant group PKK announces it is disbanding - after four decades of armed conflict

Ukraine, Gaza and China: Why Trump’s Middle East tour takes on new importance

Donald Trump’s tour of the Middle East this week has taken on a new importance after a series of surprising developments on the wars...

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Ukraine, Gaza and China: Why Trump's Middle East tour takes on new importance

Politics

New English language and UK citizenship requirements for migrants as part of government crackdown

Migrants will have to live in the UK for a decade before they can apply for citizenship under plans to reduce reliance on foreign...

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New English language and UK citizenship requirements for migrants as part of government crackdown

Sports

Hamlin confident in antitrust case against NASCAR

Associated Press May 10, 2025, 07:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Denny Hamlin said Saturday that he remains “pretty confident”...

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Hamlin confident in antitrust case against NASCAR

Sports

Judges may overturn 23XI, Front Row injunction

Associated Press May 9, 2025, 04:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions RICHMOND, Va. — A three-judge federal appellate panel indicated Friday it might overturn...

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Politics

‘More people should be given this chance’: The probation centres transforming offenders’ lives

The combination of full prisons and tight public finances has forced the government to urgently rethink its approach. Top of the agenda for an...

by admin May 12, 2025

Politics

Inside the UK’s broken prison system where tinkering around the edges will no longer work

“As far as I’m concerned, there’s only three ways to spend the taxpayers’ hard-earned when it comes for prisons. More walls, more bars and...

by admin May 12, 2025

Sports

Reviewed goal irks Jets, helps Stars win Game 3

Greg WyshynskiMay 11, 2025, 09:13 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions DALLAS — Winnipeg Jets coach Scott...

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