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Jeremy Clarkson's popular farming show returns for its fifth season on Prime Video, bringing more farm chaos and humour. While the initial four episodes dropped on June 3, the remaining four will be released in double-bill installments on June 10 and June 17/18. Season 5 promises high-tech farm upgrades and unexpected challenges, with a sixth season already commissioned for 2027.

A deported asylum seeker has secretly returned to Britain, living in fear of smugglers and authorities. He claims the UK-France "one in, one out" policy, intended to curb crossings, has driven migrants to more dangerous and expensive methods. He fears being forced into crime to survive, highlighting the policy's unintended consequences.

A Sikh man’s false racism claim left an 18-year-old handcuffed as he lay dying. The case is now forcing Britain to confront questions about policing, race, religious identity and public trust

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi appeared before the House Oversight Committee. She admitted to redaction errors in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Bondi defended the Justice Department's actions under her leadership. Democrats and survivors criticized the closed-door interview format. They demanded greater transparency and accountability in the handling of these sensitive documents.

We live in the era of viral animals, from Larry the Cat, the permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, to Moo Deng, the cute pygmy hippo in Thailand, and Punch, the lonely monkey whose inability to make friends made the world go aww. Donald Trump the buffalo might be the latest addition to this pantheon. But long before the algorithm turned animals into celebrities, humans were already turning them into gods, omens, sacrifices, scapegoats and pardoned prisoners.

In a bold and contentious move, Britain and France have prolonged their migrant exchange initiative until October 1. This unique arrangement facilitates a swap where each small boat arrival results in a corresponding legal entry into the UK from France. While the program has led to hundreds of individuals being either sent back or granted entry, it faces significant backlash.

In Birmingham, a man has been admitted to the hospital with a fractured leg following a collision with a van amid tense confrontations over far-right union flags. Local residents, trying to dismantle the flags placed by the organization Raise the Colours, reported facing hostility and violence. The van involved in the incident sped away but was later located.

A shocking discovery in Bishop Auckland, UK, where skeletal remains of an infant, potentially 300 years old, were found wrapped in a 1910 newspaper. Radiocarbon dating places the child between 1726 and 1812, creating a baffling historical puzzle. The infant, named Baby Auckland, was given a funeral, and a full inquest is scheduled for September 17th to uncover the truth.

The British parliamentary sleaze watchdog will probe hard-right politician Nigel Farage's non- disclosure of a £5 million gift from a billionaire donor to his party, UK media reported Wednesday. The parliament's standards commissioner investigation concerns a gift from Thailand-based aviation entrepreneur and crypto investor Christopher Harborne, who last year donated £12 million to Reform UK. Farage and Reform UK told British media that he did not declare the £5 million because it was a personal gift to pay for his personal security, which Harborne corroborated.

Google's AI data centre plans in the UK significantly underestimated carbon emissions, presenting them as five times smaller than reality. Experts discovered the error involved comparing annual emissions to a five-year carbon budget. These miscalculations affect three proposed sites, collectively impacting over 1% of the UK's 2033 carbon budget, a figure comparable to Bristol's annual emissions.

Thousands rallied against antisemitism in London, with major Jewish groups organizing the event. The inclusion of Nigel Farage sparked controversy, drawing criticism for his past rhetoric. Organizers aimed for broad societal support, emphasizing solidarity against hate and division. Religious and business leaders also voiced their backing, pledging protection for the Jewish community.

Shropshire Council staff and elected members are facing abuse and intimidation over the removal of unauthorized Union Jack and St George's flags. These installations, believed to have spread from Birmingham, are causing safety concerns and financial burdens for residents. Other councils, like Oxfordshire, are also grappling with similar issues and the resulting public backlash.

Leicestershire's Reform UK-led council has defied its party's national stance by approving beaver releases to combat flooding. This move, supported by local councillors, highlights an internal party division on rewilding. Beavers, natural engineers, are recognized for their flood mitigation and habitat restoration benefits, a stark contrast to Reform's broader opposition to large-scale nature restoration.