Can community groups help cut small boat crossings?

Post published:January 2, 2026
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Katharine Da CostaSouth of EnglandSteve VinnicombeSteve and Helena Vinnicombe (right) have been hosting a Ukrainian family since the Russian invasion in 2022 The Ukrainian resettlement scheme saw thousands of people given new homes in the UK and has been praised as a success by both hosts and families fleeing the war-torn county.Now the government wants to launch a similar community sponsorship programme, so other refugees have a safe and legal means to enter the country.It is part of…

Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups | News

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro.Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe government of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has released dozens of prisoners held for protesting his disputed victory in the country’s 2024 election.The release of at least 87 prisoners comes as the administration of United States President Donald Trump has continued its pressure campaign against Caracas.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend…

Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine | Mining News

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year’s Eve.Published On 1 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareAt least three people have been killed and seven remain missing following an attack on an informal mine in northern Peru, according to local officials.In a video shared by the Peruvian news outlet Canal N on Thursday, Pataz Mayor Aldo Marino said the attack took place about…

Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire ‘a slow-motion genocide’ against Palestinians.Hundreds of thousands of people are marching through Istanbul in a sweeping show of solidarity with Palestinians, condemning Israel’s genocide in Gaza and rejecting claims that a ceasefire has brought meaningful relief.Protesters, many waving Palestinian and Turkish flags, converged on the city’s historic Galata Bridge on Thursday despite freezing temperatures.The march, organised by civil society groups under the National Will Platform alongside…

The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026 | Child Rights

Post published:January 1, 2026
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As we enter 2026, one truth is impossible to ignore: children around the world are facing their greatest levels of need in modern history – just as the humanitarian system meant to protect them and their futures is battling some of its biggest challenges in decades.The events of 2025 marked a dramatic rupture in global humanitarian and development efforts. When the United States abruptly halted foreign aid in January, billions of dollars vanished overnight. Critical programmes were suspended, offices closed, and millions suddenly lost access to food, healthcare, education,…

Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed in Christchurch

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Two arrests have been made in connection with a reported stabbing in Dorset.Police received a report at 22:00 GMT on Monday a man in his 40s had sustained stab wounds in Dennistoun Avenue, Christchurch. He was taken to hospital for treatment.A cordon was put in place to allow for detailed inquiries to be carried out at the scene.Officers have arrested a 33-year-old man from Christchurch and a 35-year-old woman from Poole on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain…

Ex-detective and crime novelist among new contestants

Post published:January 1, 2026
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Steven McIntoshEntertainment reporterBBCLeft-right: The new players include hairstylist Jessie, retired detective Amanda and personal trainer RossA retired police detective, a crime novelist and a psychologist will be among the players sitting at the round table on the new series of The Traitors, which kicks off on New Year's Day.The 22 new contestants also include a poker-playing gardener, a barrister, a cyber security consultant, a civil servant, a builder, a nursery school teacher and a personal trainer.Fans have been…

German thieves steal up to $105m in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ heist: What we know | Banks News

Post published:December 31, 2025
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Robbers stole items worth up to $105bn from safe-deposit boxes held at a German retail bank in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia state, during the Christmas holiday, German police said on Tuesday.The German news agency dpa reported that it may rank among the biggest thefts in the country’s history.What happened and what was stolen?The thieves broke into a branch of Sparkasse bank in the city of Gelsenkirchen, in North Rhine-Westphalia state, from an adjacent parking garage, according to the police,…

Frome police inspector finishes year-long run challenge for women

Post published:December 31, 2025
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Bea SwallowWest of EnglandBBCRachel Clark says she wanted to "promote and highlight women's safety" by encouraging residents to tag along for her final runA female police inspector is completing the final leg of her 'mile-a-day' runs to raise awareness of women's' safety while running, particularly during darker evenings. Rachel Clark, from Frome in Somerset, will be handing out personal safety alarms during her last run later to help combat violence against women and girls.She has been encouraging residents…

The biggest news stories of the year

Post published:December 31, 2025
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Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandOXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYTwo hundred huge footprints were discovered in an Oxfordshire quarryAs 2025 draws to a close, have a look back at the biggest stories we have reported on across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Dorset, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.January: Walking with dinosaursAt the start of the year, scientists discovered a window into the prehistoric past in an Oxfordshire quarry.Dewars Farm Quarry has long been linked with dinosaurs and last year researchers found…

A year of change – Devon politics in 2025

Post published:December 31, 2025
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Miles DavisDevon political reporterNorth Devon CouncilA lot of the political debate in Devon has been around how the county will be carved up in local government reorganisationIt has been a year of political upheavals in Devon - some more successful than others.The county elections in May saw Reform and the Green Party take seats while Labour and the Conservatives lost out.The Liberal Democrats came through the middle to retake control of Devon County Council and the Conservatives hung…

Man, 36, arrested over attempted murder

Post published:December 30, 2025
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Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing left another man seriously injured.Officers said they were called to Cowick Street in Exeter at about 16:30 GMT following reports of a violent assault. A man in his 30s was found with suspected knife wounds and taken to hospital, said the Devon and Cornwall force. His injuries have been described as life-changing.A 36-year-old man from Exeter was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.Cordons…