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Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants Businesses and landlords who are knowingly supporting illegal migrants are now set to face even bigger fines under new rules announced by the government.  Fim who have repeatedly employed illegal migrants could face fines of up to £60,000 per breach. The Home Office argues “illegal working and renting are significant pull factors” for illegal migration. Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said the move would help deter small boat crossings…

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Chandrayaan-3: Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surface India’s space agency has sent images of the Moon taken by the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, which entered lunar orbit on Saturday. The images show craters on lunar surface getting larger and larger as the spacecraft draws closer. The lander and rover are set to reach the surface on 23 August. If successful, India will be the first country to perform a controlled “soft landing” near…

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Pakistan passenger train derails killing 30 A derailed train in southern Pakistan has killed at least 30 people, a police spokesman confirmed. At least eight carriages went off track, overturning near Sahara railway station in Nawabshah, about 275km (171 miles) from the largest city Karachi. Rescue teams are desperately trying to free people from the wreckage and social media footage shows dozens of people trying to escape the overturned carriages. Authorities have dismissed reports that…

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All scouts leaving South Korea camp as typhoon looms The World Scout Jamboree in South Korea has officially ended early because of an incoming typhoon. Several countries including the UK had already left the international event, blaming high temperatures and poor sanitary conditions at the camp. Matt Hyde, the UK Scouts boss, said the site had become a health risk. More than 40,000 young people had attended the event, with hundreds falling ill amid 35C…

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