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Billionaire who DIDN’T want a spaceport loses legal bid to stop it
“There is a legacy here that goes well beyond our own interests for the area and we believe we have been right to make this challenge on behalf of our younger generation and their future," the Wildland Ltd chief executive said in response.
Greece builds 40km fence keep out asylum seekers fleeing the Taliban
"We cannot wait, passively, for the possible impact. Our borders will remain safe and inviolable," Greece's citizens' protection minister said.
Reactions as tweet from Tory MP to James O’Brien is deleted and grovelling apology made
"The extraordinary thing about this is an MP - an actual member of parliament - has spotted the name "James O'Brien" somewhere and instantly linked it to that James O'Brien, with *no* attempted corroboration whatsoever. "I mean, FFS", wrote one exasperated Twitter user.
Reactions as Right Said Fred frontman hospitalised with Covid but still refuses to get vaccine
Despite spending four nights in hospital as he struggled to breathe, Richard Fairbrass is still calling anyone who has had the vaccine 'foolish'.
Rain falls at the summit of Greenland’s ice sheet for the first time on record
Increased water precipitation has triggered ice loss seven times more voluminous than average at this point in August.
European countries deported 70,000 Afghans between 2008 and 2021
Britain repatriated 15,755 Afghans between 2008 and 2020 - more than any other European nation.
Afghanistan: Surge in offers from Britons to host refugees in their own homes
“The incredible thing for us I suppose is there has been an outpouring of support."
Tommy Robinson ‘angry and agitated’ at Indy journalist’s home
Lizzie Dearden of The Independent has applied for a stalking protection order against the EDL founder.
Stephen Fry backs Extinction Rebellion as two-week protest looms
The actor praised the group for their efforts ahead of a planned two-week demonstration in central London.