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UK PM’s plan to push back refugee boats

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The UK has vowed to forge ahead with refugee boat pushbacks in the English Channel – despite warnings it would lead to more drownings

Ticker’s UK correspondent Simon Anderson

Just last week – 27 migrants died trying to cross the English Channel after the their boat capsized, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson says distinctions will be made between legal and Illegal migrants

Boris Johnson doubled down on the plan to push back refugee boats coming across the English Channel – even as the proposals face multiple legal challenges.

New laws would make it illegal “facilitate the entry of Asylum seekers” by bringing them on shore – even if not done for payment or criminal gain. In effect, making the act of rescuing someone illegal.

However, the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has bowed to public pressure and has tabled an amendment to protect the Royal National Lifeboat Institute and other charities from prosecution.

Footage taken several weeks ago has emerged purporting to show a lifeboat launch being prevented by a protester shouting anti-immigrant slogans

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Recently a witness named only as Zoe called a radio station to say she saw fishermen preventing the lifeboat from leaving to attend a rescue.

However, local fishermen in the area told a local newspaper that the incident was being blown out of proportion.

One of them told a local newspaper they were throwing undersized fish back into the water when the lifeboat crew yelled at them to move – which the fishermen thought was rude and an argument broke out.

The same fishermen also said that the anti-immigrant chants were being shouted by a single passerby, unconnected to the group of fishermen.

The RNLI has become a bit of a polarised symbol in political discussions about asylum seekers crossing the channel.

Some anti-immigrant spokespeople, including Nigel Farage have labelled the lifeboat service ‘taxi service’ for migrants in the past

In response, the RNLI says it rescues anyone in distress at sea without judgement.

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Markets shrug as Trump tariffs take effect

Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.

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Investors remain calm amid Trump’s 15% tariffs, focusing on future policy uncertainty and inflation risks instead.

Investors are largely unfazed as U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs officially come into effect. The administration has introduced a blanket 15 percent levy on imports, initially set at 10 percent under temporary regulations, but markets have responded with little drama. Analysts suggest traders have grown accustomed to tariff announcements, limiting any immediate shock to equities.

While the headline policy shift is significant, experts argue the real concern lies elsewhere. Ongoing uncertainty around global trade policy and the potential for further measures is keeping investors cautious. Rather than reacting to the current rate, markets appear more focused on what could come next.

Inflation pressures also remain firmly on the radar, as higher import costs could feed into consumer prices over time. For now, however, the broader market landscape looks largely unchanged, with investors taking a wait-and-see approach.


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Savannah Guthrie family offers $1 million reward in search for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.

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Savannah Guthrie’s family offers $1M reward for info on her missing mother, as FBI investigates suspect linked to DNA evidence.

The family of US television host Savannah Guthrie is offering a staggering $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy was last seen on January 31 after being dropped off at her home near Tucson, Arizona, before she was reported missing the following day.

Authorities, including the FBI, have been investigating the disappearance, previously raising the reward to $100,000 as the search intensified. Investigators have now obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near Nancy’s home, believed to be linked to a suspect captured in doorbell camera footage before her suspected abduction.

Savannah shared a heartbreaking message as the desperate search continues, with her family urging anyone with information to come forward. The case has gripped the nation as officials pursue every possible lead.

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Albanese evacuated from Lodge due to security threat

Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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Anthony Albanese evacuated from The Lodge amid security threat, federal police conducting thorough search assures public safety

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– Prime Minister Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge due to a security threat.
– Australian Federal Police confirmed no current threat to public safety.

Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra due to a security threat.Federal police relocated the Prime Minister to a secure location around 6 pm.

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A comprehensive search of the protection establishment is ongoing.

The Australian Federal Police confirmed there is no current threat to public safety.

An Australian Federal Police spokesperson said they were alerted to an alleged security incident at the property, near Parliament House.

“A thorough search of a protection establishment was undertaken and nothing suspicious was located,” a statement said.

“There is no current threat to the community or public safety.

The scene at The Lodge. Photo Credit: Lexie Jeuniewic

“Further information will be provided at an appropriate time.”

This incident follows a recent event where a man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching the perimeter of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, while Mr Trump and his wife Melania were in Washington.

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Prime Minister Albanese’s evacuation highlights ongoing security concerns. Authorities are increasing vigilance in light of recent events involving high-profile figures.

Coordination between federal and local agencies remains crucial to ensure safety and security protocols are effectively executed.

Earlier in the day, Albanese recorded an hour-long interview with journalist Karl Stefanovic at The Lodge.

Last week, Mr Albanese urged Australians to “turn the temperature down” following a major defence event in Canberra that was disrupted by police-investigated incidents. 

Hundreds of attendees at the ADM Congress were evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered.  The bomb squad was then deployed to the scene. 

During another address, a rock was thrown through a hotel window causing a scramble for the exits. 

The evacuation of The Lodge comes amid heightened concerns about threats directed at elected officials across Australia.


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