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Germany and the United Kingdom have taken measures aimed at closer cooperation when it comes to dealing with human trafficking — specifically making it easier to prosecute syndicates involved in small-boat crossings to Britain.

Political turmoil dominates the UK front pages, with speculation that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is aiming to “reset” his government following a challenging start in No. 10.

In France, Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed on Wednesday after a no-confidence vote, leading to his ousting just months into office. President Macron now faces growing calls to resign.
Tabloids continue to spotlight allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, with right-leaning outlets pressing the BBC for cultural reform after failing to address the issue sooner.

Criminal activities also make headlines, including the arrest of dozens linked to a global “crypto cartel” laundering funds through unregulated digital currencies.

In New York, police have launched a manhunt after American CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in what is believed to be a targeted attack.

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence as he demanded joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG). With Labour promising to halve VAWG in the next decade, the prime minister is calling chief constables, transport bosses and industry executives to Downing Street on Monday to urge a coordinated response to “bring the vile perpetrators to justice”.

Today’s world news briefing is dominated by Netanyahu, from his rants of the arrest warrant antisemitic to his chances of escaping prosecution at home and abroad, we bring you the inside scoop of what the politicians and strategists are doing behind the scenes.

A lot is being made of this ‘long range missiles’ but there is a red line that neither party will cross. However, it does look like the Biden administration is keen to use as much ammo as possible before he leaves office.

This will be a watershed moment for Starmer, as a former barrister, chomping at the succeed of his legal accomplishments, but if he takes a stance which is perceived as ‘against the rule of law’ he will lose even more credibility.

Although the majority of EU nations, have said they would honour the warrant, in most cases it is just lip service, because the chances of Netanyahu actually travelling to any of these countries is very slim.

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The European leaders – including PM Keir Starmer – have backed the arrest of Netanyahu, and several papers note if the Israeli prime minister steps foot in the UK, he’ll be arrested.

Several papers pay tribute to the ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott who died at 86. Other domestic stories include the latest death in the alcohol poisonings in Laos, this time a 28-year-old British woman. There is ongoing coverage of the farm tax fallout and No 10’s vow to stand with Ukraine features.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the use of US and UK missiles by Ukraine means the West is now involved in his war against Ukraine.