Net migration to UK hit record 906,000 in 2023
Numbers fell 20 percent from the record high to 728,000 in the year to June 2024.
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Is Netanyahu immune from ICC arrest warrant as France claims?
Paris has argued that the warrants issued for war crimes are not valid as Israel is not a member of the ICC.
UK court convicts former soldier of passing intelligence to Iran
Daniel Abed Khalife, who joined army at 16, claimed he was inspired by TV show Homeland to work as double agent.
How does Trump envoy Keith Kellogg want to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
Here's how Kellogg's plan to end the war in Ukraine compares with Trump's and Zelenskyy's plans.
At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury Uganda homes
Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides triggered by heavy rains.
Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east
Moscow threatens retaliation after the US allowed Ukraine to strike Russia, keeping alive its implied nuclear menace.
China says top military official suspended, placed under investigation
Probe into Miao Hua comes as China slams earlier reports of investigation into defence minister as ‘slanderous'.
Nine members of a family killed in Nuseirat as Israel bombards Gaza
Residential buildings hit across the enclave as UN accuses Israel of denying 82 bids to deliver aid to Gaza's north.
How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs
Lesotho's government has banned some Famo music groups, branding them 'terrorist' organisations as violence escalates.
Ukraine urged to lower conscription age to 18; US to send Kyiv more weapons
Kyiv is not mobilising or training enough new soldiers, a US official says, as Russia makes major advances in Ukraine.
Putin threatens Ukraine with new missile as Russian barrage hits power grid
Russian attacks reported across Ukraine with power cuts affecting more than one million people in freezing temperatures.
At least three dead as South Korea battles heavy snow
Record snowfall in and around Seoul creates travel headache, with flights and ferries cancelled.
Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo
The Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham armed group and allied forces are reported to have captured Syrian army weapons depots.
Netanyahu says Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants over Gaza war
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel urged the court to suspend the warrants against him and Yoav Gallant.
US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown
The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests.
Russian rouble drops to lowest level against the dollar in 32 months
Currency falls beyond 110 to the US dollar for first time since just after Ukraine invasion, Russian state media report.
Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own
Conflicting emotions in Gaza as the people there watch the ceasefire in Lebanon take effect.
China releases three US citizens in final days of Biden term: White House
US says Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were wrongfully detained and are returning home.
Private contractors in US eye windfall from Trump’s push to deport migrants
Trump’s pledge to pursue 'mass deportation' is likely to increase demand for detention facilities and surveillance.
Photos: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after a year of fighting
Border regions charred, Beirut bombarded and northern Israel empty as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commences.