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Group made fake EU Settlement Scheme applications for Nigerian nationals

Gang jailed for forging 2,000 marriage documents so migrants could live in UK

Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector.

Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship

Three presidential jets are grounded in Paris following a long-running business disagreement.

France seizes three Nigerian jets for Chinese firm

After more than six months in and out of Qatari prison awaiting a sentence, Manuel Guerrero Aviña is returning home. The British-Mexican dual citizen will soon be deported from Qatar after a judge rejected his appeal, upholding his suspended six-month sentence and fine of 10,000 Qatari riyals (about $2,750) — all for the "crime" of being gay.

Gay man ‘tortured’ in Qatar for his sexuality returns home after 'deeply disappointing' sentence

Before you head off to Europe for vacation, you may read or hear about the prevalence of pickpockets. It can happen anywhere, of course, but one European country is reportedly worse than the rest. In a study published in July, 2023, insurance comparison website QuoteZone.co.uk analyzed reviews by British tourists for the top five tourist destinations in popular European countries. As it turns out, Italy had the highest number of pickpocketing reports.

The Country With The Highest Amount Of Pickpocketing In All Of Europe

A new play looks at one woman's attempt to enter a 1908 beauty pageant in Essex.

The 'princess' who broke the beauty show colour bar

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said “it may be just and moral” to starve 2 million Gaza residents until Israeli hostages are returned, but “no one in the world would let us.”

Israeli minister says it may be ‘moral’ to starve 2 million Gazans, but ‘no one in the world would let us’

Actress Ann B. Davis (who died in 2014) was best known for playing Alice the housekeeper, on TV's classic sitcom, The Brady Bunch, which originally aired on ABC from 1969 to 1974. In 1990, Davis appeared onSally Jesse Raphael'soriginally TV talk show and defended The Brady Bunch against critics who attacked the famed comedy for it's family-oriented elements.

Religious-Minded Actress Ann B. Davis Defended 'The Brady Bunch' on TV's 'Sally Jesse Raphael' Show

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

More than 100 rescuers have worked eight days non-stop in search of the missing tourist.

Search for woman swallowed by 8m sinkhole now 'too risky'

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Sean Higgins -- the man accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his little brother, Matthew -- made his first appearance in a New Jersey courtroom on Friday ... and he looked upset to hear he'll be spending his upcoming long holiday weekend in jail.

Alleged Johnny Gaudreau Killer Appears Upset, Dejected In 1st Court Appearance

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After moving from Rhode Island to Ireland, I think Europe does some things better than the US, from laws about paid time off to access to fresh foods.

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for 4 years. Here are 5 things I liked better about life in Europe.

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Dr Christopher Ogbonna is suspended after pressuring patient to help with an assessment.

Doctor who asked patient to cry suspended

A pram and drum-kit are among some of the items that have been dumped along a street in Bulwell.

Fly-tipping is 'out of control' say residents

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The Biden administration has temporarily halted a humanitarian parole program that allows tens of thousands of migrants from four nations to enter the United States directly, following an internal report revealing multiple instances of fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News the suspension of advance travel...

U.S. freezes humanitarian parole for Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans amid fraud allegations

A man discovered the young male dog while walking his own dogs at 05:30 BST along the riverbank.

Dog found in river with mouth bound up with tape

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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'Black tax' - why some young Africans want to stop sending money back home

Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo's now-deleted rant against giving family members cash renews a...

'Black tax' - why some young Africans want to stop sending money back home

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