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Most Britons believe France is failing to tackle Channel migrant crossings
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News·04 August 2026

Most Britons believe France is failing to tackle Channel migrant crossings

62% of Britons say France is not genuinely trying to stop Channel migrant crossings, new YouGov polling reveals. Just 13% believe French efforts are sincere.

"Empty words are no longer enough”: Ijaw Leaders Demand UK Action After Foreign Office Admits Gulf Of Guinea’s Strategic Importance But Still Offers No New Plan For Niger Delta Communities
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News·22 July 2026

"Empty words are no longer enough”: Ijaw Leaders Demand UK Action After Foreign Office Admits Gulf Of Guinea’s Strategic Importance But Still Offers No New Plan For Niger Delta Communities

Ijaw National Congress rejects UK Foreign Office response that confirms Gulf of Guinea's strategic importance but offers no new engagement with Niger Delta communities.

From iTunes to AI: the overlooked inventor betting Europe's future lies beyond Silicon Valley
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News·02 July 2026

From iTunes to AI: the overlooked inventor betting Europe's future lies beyond Silicon Valley

Bernhard E. Fritsch, whose patents Apple licensed for iTunes, relocates to Munich claiming Europe will lead AI's next wave over Silicon Valley.

Europe would take Britain back tomorrow. The catch? The euro and open borders
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News·23 June 2026

Europe would take Britain back tomorrow. The catch? The euro and open borders

France and Germany would welcome Britain back into the EU, but 58-61% of voters say the UK must adopt the euro and Schengen borders—no special treatment.

Europe's unions call for a new economic settlement
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News·19 June 2026

Europe's unions call for a new economic settlement

Europe's trade unions gathered in Madrid this week to challenge Brussels' austerity policies, demanding an end to fiscal restraint and labour flexibility.

South Korea’s housing market settles after the turbulence of the pandemic years
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News·29 May 2026

South Korea’s housing market settles after the turbulence of the pandemic years

South Korea's housing market stabilises after pandemic turbulence, with average quarterly growth of 0.5% from Q4 2020 to Q4 2025, signalling end of correction.