‘No safe place to go’: people sent back to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal tell of desperation

The UK government is in discussions with LinkedIn to address Chinese espionage activities following a recent MI5 alert. The National Protective Security Authority aims to make social media platforms less appealing to foreign agents, particularly after warnings about Chinese attempts to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information.

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful. This decision underscores the ongoing debate regarding the appropriateness of religious instruction in public education settings.

The UK government has officially announced a ban on the resale of tickets for profit, a move described by a minister as a 'no-brainer.' This decision follows discussions among ticket touts in London, where they expressed concerns about Labour's plan to eliminate their business model. A seasoned ticket trader even sought financial support to lobby against the party's election manifesto pledge.

Christie's has withdrawn La Pascaline, a rare example of the first functioning calculating machine, from auction after a French court halted its export. Developed by Blaise Pascal in 1642, the device was expected to sell for over €2 million. This decision follows an urgent appeal from French scientists to keep the historical artifact in the country.

Wintry conditions are expected to persist in coastal areas of the UK following snowfall of up to 7cm in some regions. The Met Office has indicated that while coastal areas, particularly in north Scotland and the east and west coasts, will experience wintry showers, inland areas are likely to see brighter and drier weather.

Denmark has announced one of the world's most ambitious climate targets, pledging to significantly reduce planet-heating pollution. This announcement comes amid increasing criticism of green regulations from other European governments, which continue to profess their commitment to existing climate goals. The ruling Social Democrats, despite facing electoral setbacks, remain focused on environmental initiatives.

The phenomenon of adults living with their parents, known as 'Tanguy' in France, is explored in this article. It examines the reasons behind this trend, the countries where young adults tend to leave home first and last, and how changing perceptions about this situation are influenced by the rising cost of living and housing crises, affecting family dynamics.

A new bill submitted to the French Senate aims to establish incest as a specific criminal offense, a long-awaited change by children's rights groups. Iris Ané from the Face à l'inceste organization noted that the term 'incest' has been absent from French law for centuries. The proposed legislation would also eliminate statutes of limitations for sexual crimes against minors, a change supported by 90% of French citizens according to an Ipsos poll. Ané emphasized the importance of allowing victims to come forward after the abuse.