Ministers drop plans to turn back Channel migrant boats a week before court challenge
Campaign groups argued the plans to use ‘turnaround tactics’ on migrant boats went against human rights laws The government has dropped its plans to turn back migrant boats attempting to cross the Channel from Calais, just a week before they were set to be challenged in court. The policy would have meant that Border Force […]
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A Russian-owned yacht is stuck in Norway as oil suppliers refuse to refuel it
A perfect blend of a practical yet petty protest we can get behind As sanctions against Russian oligarchs continue to be issued by the UK, EU and various other global powers, a Russian yacht is currently stranded in Norway after local oil suppliers refused to refuel it. As per The New York Times, the ‘Ragnar’ […]
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Residents set to throw rotten eggs at Jeff Bezos’ superyacht as Rotterdam bridge is dismantled
The council said they would never dismantle the bridge again after renovations in 2017 Rotterdam residents are planning to egg Jeff Bezos‘ superyacht as the city prepares to temporarily dismantle its historic bridge to allow the gigantic vessel to pass through. Dutch locals are incensed that the iconic Koningshaven Bridge is reportedly going to have […]
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