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Kate Bush, in a recent interview, expressed her eagerness to create new music after a long hiatus. She discussed her new animated short film, 'Little Shrew,' inspired by the Ukraine conflict, which features her song 'Snowflake.' Bush is excited about returning to the creative space after years of archival work.
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Myanmar's military is increasingly on the defensive as ethnic armed groups gain territory following the launch of Operation 1027. The military's reliance on airstrikes has led to a significant rise in civilian casualties, raising international concern over human rights violations amid ongoing conflict.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new strategy to combat people smuggling at the Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow. The plan includes a £150 million funding boost for the Border Security Command and a counter-terrorism approach to tackle organized immigration crime, emphasizing international cooperation.
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A Turkish national, arrested in Amsterdam, is suspected of supplying boats and engines to smugglers operating across the English Channel. This arrest is seen as a significant step in combating organized immigration crime, with UK authorities reporting a rise in deportations since Labour took office.
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The UK Home Office faces scrutiny over the purchase of the Northeye site for asylum seekers, acquired for £15.4 million despite contamination risks. Meanwhile, 146 asylum seekers will be housed at the Dragonfly Hotel in Peterborough, prompting local MPs to demand clearer information from the government.