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Easter joy as Ukrainian prisoners freed in swap
16 Apr 2026
Amid the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, a rare moment of hope and compassion emerged over Orthodox Easter, as both nations exchanged 175 prisoners of war each. The swap, mediated by the United Arab Emirates,…
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover received a joyful homecoming in League City, Texas, where crowds gathered to celebrate his return from a groundbreaking space mission. As he arrived, he used the moment not to highlight personal…
The UK is strengthening its support for Ukraine with a major new package of military and financial aid, as international leaders meet to coordinate ongoing assistance. Rachel Reeves is expected to confirm a £752 million payment…
Keir Starmer is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that Peter Mandelson was initially denied security clearance before being approved by officials for his role as British ambassador to Washington. The controversy centres on claims that standard…
The Government is preparing for potential food supply disruptions this summer amid fears that escalating tensions involving Iran could severely impact global shipping routes. A confidential contingency exercise, known as 'Exercise Turnstone’, has explored the consequences…
179 prisoners freed in error last year
16 Apr 2026
Government figures reveal that 179 prisoners in England and Wales were mistakenly released over the past year, averaging around three each week. These errors have been attributed to administrative failures such as incorrect paperwork, sentence miscalculations,…