Britain is about to get a lot tougher for immigrants hoping to become citizens. Keir Starmer’s new immigration reforms double the residency period, raise language requirements, trim post-study work permits, and aim to shrink net migration—all while focusing on jobs for locals.
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Rachael Blackmore, a groundbreaking Irish jockey and the first woman to win both the Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup, has retired with immediate effect at 35. Celebrated for smashing glass ceilings in racing, Blackmore leaves after 16 years packed with landmark victories and a legacy that continues to inspire the sport.
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Barcelona rewrote the script in the 2025 Spanish Supercup final, silencing Real Madrid 5-2 after falling behind early. Raphinha stole the spotlight with two goals, and Lewandowski, Yamal, and Balde piled on. Despite finishing a man down, Barça’s defense held strong, handing Hansi Flick his third Supercup win with the club.
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Taylor Swift closed her monumental Eras Tour in Vancouver, wowing over 10 million fans worldwide, capping off a run that smashed records and made her Spotify's top artist of 2024. The tour had no surprise announcements at the end, but Swift's career momentum looks unstoppable as her latest album climbs charts again.
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European leaders are demanding a 30-day Ukraine ceasefire starting May 13, backed by the U.S., but face Putin's push for direct talks instead. Despite a previous Russian truce riddled with violations, Macron highlights tough sanctions ahead if Moscow rejects the unified proposal. Kyiv welcomes intensified international support.
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Indian border cities are on edge after reports of missile sightings and increased military action. Residents face disruptions and uncertainty as authorities urge calm, while neighboring countries and international observers monitor the situation closely.
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The India-Pakistan border remains tense after a third day of drone strikes, with Pakistani forces launching up to 400 drones, injuring civilians and causing power outages. Indian cities face extended airport closures and blackouts, as both nations ramp up military readiness while calls for calm grow louder.
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Grentperez is bringing his acclaimed Backflips in a Restaurant Tour to Australia and New Zealand in October and November 2025. The Sydney artist, known for blending R&B, indie-folk, and pop, will perform in major cities like Fremantle, Melbourne, and Auckland. Tickets are already available as he continues his leap from local talent to global recognition.
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Chelsea beat Djurgården 1-0 in the Conference League semi-final second leg with 16-year-old Reggie Walsh making club history. With a 5-1 aggregate, they head to the final against Real Betis and could be the first club to win all three UEFA trophies. Djurgården’s fans showed strong support despite their exit.
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Nationwide is bringing back mortgage rates below 4% for first-time buyers starting May 6, 2025—something not seen since September 2024. The lending giant is dropping rates by as much as 0.30 points, after another round of cuts in April. This step is aimed at making UK home ownership a bit more reachable for new buyers.
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