Miliband defends clean power goal after energy bills rise

The UK's Home Secretary has announced plans to implement significant measures aimed at addressing illegal migration, specifically targeting what is referred to as the UK's 'golden ticket' for asylum seekers. These reforms, which are based on a model from Denmark, are expected to be unveiled soon.

The US and UK have issued warnings regarding a significant e-visa data breach in Somalia, where tens of thousands of individuals' personal information has been compromised. The US embassy confirmed that this data leak poses serious privacy concerns for affected individuals.

Alessia Russo, an Arsenal and England footballer, has launched a new foundation aimed at increasing girls' participation in sports and promoting female health. At the recent Alessia Cup, an annual girls' tournament organized with Goals 4 Girls and Sky, Russo inspired young girls who admire her. The event highlights a significant issue in the UK, where girls are missing out on 280 million hours of sports annually, as reported by Public First.

The UK is set to announce sweeping reforms regarding asylum status, which will result in individuals granted asylum being allowed to stay in the country only temporarily. This significant change is expected to be revealed on Monday.

Advocates are expressing concern that the UK's recent 15% cut to the Global Fund for Aids, Tuberculosis, and Malaria will lead to 'impossible choices' for Africa. This reduction, announced during a year when the UK is co-hosting the fund's replenishment drive with South Africa, may set a precedent that encourages other donors to reduce their commitments as well. Campaigners argue that this move undermines the UK's legacy in combating infectious diseases such as Aids and malaria.

Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce significant changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system, indicating that the era of permanent protection for refugees is over. The UK is set to limit refugees to temporary stays, marking a shift in policy regarding asylum seekers.

An Ipsos survey of nearly 10,000 people across nine Western countries reveals that satisfaction with democracy is below 50% in eight of them, with only Sweden showing higher levels of contentment. The survey highlights significant concerns regarding the future of democracy, as majorities in all but one country express fears about its stability. Key threats identified include fake news, lack of political accountability, extremism, and corruption.

BHP Group, a global mining company, has been found liable by the UK High Court for the catastrophic collapse of the Fundão dam in Brazil, which occurred in 2015 and resulted in the deaths of 19 people and the devastation of local villages. The ruling, delivered by Mrs. Justice O’Farrell, holds BHP accountable despite the company not owning the dam at the time of the disaster. This landmark decision could potentially lead to a multibillion-dollar compensation payout for approximately 600,000 individuals seeking redress a decade after the incident.