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Boris Johnson sends last-ditch letter to Partygate inquiry Former prime minister Boris Johnson last night submitted a last-ditch letter to the MPs investigating whether he misled Parliament over partygate, as they prepare to publish their findings.  Johnson sent a letter at 23:57 on Monday and the privileges committee confirmed it was “dealing with” the submissions.  It was understood that the findings would be published on Wednesday, but now will be delayed to later in the week. Johnson quit as an MP last week after seeing the committee’s report. In a recent statement, Johnson said the committee should “publish their report…

At least 59 migrants drowned early on Wednesday and more were feared missing when their boat capsized and sank off Greece, the country’s coast guard said.

Members of the European Parliament endorsed on Wednesday a blanket ban on AI-powered facial recognition in public spaces.

Victoria did not hold back.

Nottingham City Centre attacks: Students stabbed to death named locally Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar – both 19, have been named by family and friends as two of the victims of the Nottingham City Centre attacks. The pair were stabbed to death on their way home from a night out. A man in his 50s was also fatally stabbed, and three people were run over by the suspect – one remains in a critical condition, have yet to be named. The suspect was Tasered by police and has been arrested on suspicion of murder – he remains in custody as…

UK economy grows in April but house market weakens Newly released official figures show the UK economy experienced marginal growth in April. The expansion was aided by robust trade in bars and pubs, although the same period saw was a challenging month for housebuilders and estate agents. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.2% growth in the economy during April, following a contraction in March. However, the construction sector struggled as rising interest rates and increased mortgage costs made potential homebuyers more cautious. The Bank of England has been gradually increasing interest rates in order to control inflation,…

Thousands evacuated across India and Pakistan ahead of cyclone India and Pakistan are bracing for a severe cyclone, with tens of thousands of people being evacuated across both countries. Biparjoy, a cyclone originating from the Arabian Sea, is projected to make landfall in Gujarat’s Kutch region in western India. In Pakistan, the storm is expected to hit Sindh province, affecting Karachi city.  Seven people have already died in India due to heavy rains. The Gujarat government has already evacuated nearly 38,000 people from coastal districts. There have been warnings of potential blackouts and floods. Train services have been suspended in…

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Prosecutors ramp up human trafficking charges against Andrew Tate Andrew Tate’s human trafficking charges have been ramped up by Romania’s anti-organised crime unit, along with the charges against his brother Tristan and two associates. The investigation has now expanded into the more severe offence of “human trafficking in continued form.” Officials announced that another victim has been included in the case, which initially involved six women. The Tate brothers were initially arrested in December on charges of rape, human trafficking, and the formation of an organised crime group. Since April, the brothers and their associates have been placed under house…