Charities condemn ‘arrogant’ plans to house asylum seekers at former military sites

Planning permission has been sought for three additional military sites

Home Office plans to use three more former military sites to house thousands of asylum seekers have been condemned as “arrogant”, “costly” and “a political fix” by refugee charities and local stakeholders.

Planning permission is being sought to build “basic” accommodation at MOD Bicester in Oxfordshire, RAF Barnham in Suffolk and RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire, a statement said. These new sites could house 3,750 claimants, the government has claimed.

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IRGC commander threatens IDF in Lebanon, Iran’s deputy FM condemns NATO members – The Jerusalem Post

  1. IRGC commander threatens IDF in Lebanon, Iran's deputy FM condemns NATO members  The Jerusalem Post
  2. Hezbollah demands Israel leave Lebanon ‘unconditionally’ amid talks in US  Al Jazeera
  3. Hezbollah MP warns Lebanese authorities against enforcing US-mediated deal with Israel  The Times of Israel
  4. Hezbollah leader says Israel must leave ‘humiliated,’ calls Iran ‘path to salvation’  Yahoo
  5. Hezbollah Reacts to New Israel-Lebanon Deal: ‘Our Hands Are on Our Weapons’  Newsweek
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King Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn, and what is still in the dark?

We know the monarch paid £24.6m in tax over the last two years, but we still don’t know how wealthy he actually is

King Charles has become Britain’s first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years.

It’s a move celebrated by some as heralding an era of greater transparency from the monarchy. But just how open has it been?

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Karl Stefanovic to leave Nine immediately after Today host’s podcast controversy

Network says it was ‘no longer possible’ for Stefanovic to host Today, days after he interviewed far-right activist Tommy Robinson on independent podcast

Karl Stefanovic is leaving Nine immediately, the network said in a statement on Friday.

It was presented as a joint decision, however it follows days of controversy after the highly paid Today presenter used his independent podcast to interview British far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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In Japan, Canadian defense minister expresses interest in GCAP sixth-gen fighter project – Breaking Defense

  1. In Japan, Canadian defense minister expresses interest in GCAP sixth-gen fighter project  Breaking Defense
  2. Canadian defence minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart  Reuters
  3. CTV News in Tokyo: Canadian business leaders went to Japan to make deals. Here’s what they’re bringing home.  CTV News
  4. Canada calls for 'discipline' with China as it beefs up Japan defense ties  Nikkei Asia
  5. Canada Concludes Defence Trade Mission to Japan  Canadian Defence Review
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British influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly stabbing man to death, claiming self-defense, advocacy group says – CBS News

  1. British influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly stabbing man to death, claiming self-defense, advocacy group says  CBS News
  2. TikTok star from Kent faces death penalty for Dubai murder  BBC
  3. BREAKING: 23-Year-Old British TikTok Influencer Brooke George faces death penalty in Dubai  Detained in Dubai
  4. The inside story of the British TikToker who could face death by firing squad in Dubai  The Independent
  5. Influencer, 23, Faces Potential Death Penalty After She Was Charged with Murder of Her Boyfriend: Report  People.com
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