Labour reportedly considering offshoring asylum seekers’ claims | UK news

Labour is reportedly considering a scheme that would see asylum seekers’ claims processed elsewhere. Keir Starmer is mulling “detailed plans” for an offshoring scheme as he seeks to deter Tory attacks on Labour’s alternative to the Rwanda plan, the Times said on Monday. The Labour leader has previously dismissed the plan to deport people to … Read more

In tough real estate market, a century-old home idea could come back

A crane taking four 15-foot-wide by 60-foot-long modular home segments and stacking them one on top of the other to make a new duplex in Aurora, Colorado in 2018. Hyoung Chang | Denver Post | Getty Images A century ago, a first-time homebuyer might begin their search in a catalog for a kit-built home from … Read more

Migrant arrivals surge ahead of holidays

(NewsNation) — On the southern border, agents are reporting some surprising numbers, seeing between 10,000 and 12,000 migrants crossing into the U.S. every single day for the last few weeks. The number of encounters in December alone has passed 200,000, far more than last month. Now, the Department of Homeland Security is trying to change … Read more

The King’s speech: Charles III focuses Christmas address on climate, conflict – National

King Charles III reflected his coronation theme of public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and conflict that are raging. In a prerecorded video shot with him standing beside a Christmas tree in Buckingham Palace, the king spoke of the message of Jesus’ life in serving those less fortunate … Read more

Boy dies after eating poisonous yew berries on daily walk in park with dad in Manchester, England

A young boy has died after eating poisonous berries on a walk in a park with his father, just months after moving to England from Australia. Benn Curran-Nicholls, 14, moved to Manchester with his family in June 2022. The teenager, who lived with severe autism, walked to Fletcher Moss Park in the suburb of Didsbury … Read more

Iran Says Israeli Strike Kills Senior General Razi Moussavi In Syria

Moussavi was a companion of General Qassem Soleimani Tehran, Iran: A senior general with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards was killed Monday by an Israeli strike in Syria, the military force said, with Tehran vowing to make Israel “pay for this crime”. Iranian state media also reported the death of Razi Moussavi, describing him as “one of … Read more

Zelenskiy hails downing of Russian jets in upbeat Christmas message | Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed the shooting down of two Russian fighter jets on Christmas Eve and said “this Christmas sets the right mood for the entire year ahead”. In a Christmas message marking the first time Ukraine has officially observed the holiday on 25 December rather than 7 January, Zelenskiy also referred to Ukraine’s claim to … Read more