Millions in South East hear sonic boom as RAF Typhoon intercepts jet

A private jet which was intercepted by an RAF Typhoon that sparked a sonic boom today was seen parked on the tarmac at Stansted Airport this afternoon.  Millions of residents across Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Cambridge and north and south London reported hearing an ‘explosion’ shortly after 1pm today.   The Ministry of Defence confirmed that an … Read more

Intercept’s Glenn Greenwald resigns after Biden article ‘censored’

Glenn Greenwald has resigned from The Intercept, which he co-founded, after he claims editors censored an article he wrote that was critical of Joe Biden.  The veteran reporter announced his resignation in a scathing essay published to Substack on Thursday, in which he blasted a culture of ‘repression, censorship and ideological homogeneity’ at the website … Read more

Border Force intercepts at least seven more migrants off Kent coast today

At least eight migrants including a baby have been picked up off the coast of Dover today following more than 1,000 arrivals in the past 10 days. Border Force crews were seen out on the water off the Kent coast today after intercepting a boat carrying men and women. The refugees will have been taken … Read more

France intercepts just one in five migrants crossing the Channel

Just one in five migrants who have tried to cross the Channel have been intercepted by France – as politicians from the country now claims the newcomers are lured into Britain by its generous welfare state.   Immigration minister Chris Philp travelled to Paris on Tuesday to seek stronger enforcement measures – as Border Force continued … Read more

Border Force intercepts up to 100 migrants in dinghies trying to enter Britain

Dozens of migrants have been detained by Border Force officials after trying to cross the English Channel today. As many as 100 people were stopped in ‘several’ inflatable boats travelling from France to England overnight during calm, clear conditions. HM Coastguard said it was coordinating a search for ‘several’ separate incidents.  Unconfirmed reports suggest up … Read more

Border Force intercepts five boats carrying about 60 migrants off Kent coast

Around 60 migrants – including two young girls – are thought to have been brought into Dover today. It means April will be a record month for crossings as the total could already exceed 400, compared to at least 336 refugees known to have landed last August. The young girls are thought to be around … Read more

Border Force intercepts 63 migrants crossing English Channel

Another 63 migrants are intercepted by Border Force patrols attempting to cross the English Channel in a single day – taking the total to 555 this year Border forces intercepted the asylum seekers and brought them to Dover, Kent First boat is thought to have made it to English waters shortly before midnight It follows … Read more

Border Force intercepts 60 migrants crossing English Channel

Another 60 migrants are intercepted by Border Force patrols attempting to cross the English Channel in a single day – taking the total to 555 this year Border forces intercepted the asylum seekers and brought them to Dover, Kent First boat is thought to have made it to English waters shortly before midnight It follows … Read more

Saudi intercepts Huthi missiles over Riyadh during lockdown

Saudi military chiefs have displayed ballistic missiles intercepted over the capital of Riyadh. Yemen’s Huthi group launches the weapons at the capital city which is in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Colonel Turki al-Malki yesterday revealed missile debris that the authorities had recovered.  Colonel Turki al-Malki (pictured, on the left) revealed missile debris that … Read more