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Reviews of the politicians kissing babies and running governments around the world; applaud and criticize the decisions they make and their implications.
Shabana Mahmood: Teething Troubles with One in, One Out Deal.
Keir Starmer did a deal with French President Emmanuel Macron. The agreement is one in, one out. In other words, we send a migrant back to France, and we accept one from France. Or at least that's the basic theory of it. So illegal migrants can be removed from Britain, and an equal number can come to Britain via the legal route. However, some have questioned the logic of this. Surely a sound policy would be stop or at least deter migrants from crossing the English Channel in the first place. The Channel is the busiest or one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, so dinghies stacked up with people are taking a hell of a risk. There have been no collisions with shipping as far as I know; however, dinghies have capsized with fatalities. Mr. Starmer was also supposed to be cracking down on the gangs exploiting migrants, but how well that has gone, I cannot say.
By Nicholas Bishop6 days ago in The Swamp
Labour MP's Letter
Labour MPs described their mood in a letter to Sir Keir Starmer as "anxious and angry". Or to quote the full sentence, the 50 MPs who put their signatures to this letter said the blocking of Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election had caused them a "huge amount of anxiety and anger".
By Nicholas Bishop7 days ago in The Swamp
UN Aid Convoy Reaches Syria’s Ain al-Arab as Truce Between Army and SDF Holds. AI-Generated.
Subtitle: A United Nations aid convoy has successfully reached Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane, in northern Syria, marking a rare humanitarian breakthrough as a tense truce between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continues to hold. The arrival of aid brings much-needed relief to civilians caught in years of conflict, displacement, and economic collapse, while underscoring how fragile cooperation has become essential for humanitarian access in Syria’s fractured landscape.
By Salaar Jamali7 days ago in The Swamp
Ferry Carrying Over 350 People Sinks in the Philippines, Killing at Least 18. AI-Generated.
A tragic maritime accident unfolded in the southern Philippines on January 26, 2026, when a ferry carrying over 350 people sank off the coast of Basilan province. At least 18 people lost their lives, while dozens remain missing. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passenger ferries in the archipelago.
By Aqib Hussain8 days ago in The Swamp
Arrests Following Violent Incident Outside Asylum Seeker Camp: A Wake-up Call for Immigration Policies and Public Safety. AI-Generated.
In the latest development that has sparked widespread concern, multiple arrests have been made following a violent altercation outside a prominent asylum seeker camp. The incident has drawn attention not only for its immediate chaos but also for the larger, underlying issues that it highlights—ranging from immigration policies to public safety and community integration. This violent confrontation outside the asylum camp, which left several individuals injured, is a stark reminder of the growing tensions in many host countries regarding the handling of asylum seekers and refugees.
By Ayesha Lashari9 days ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Bold Threat: 100% Tariffs on Canada Over Possible Deal with China. AI-Generated.
Introduction: In a new and alarming development on the international trade front, former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all imports from Canada if the country proceeds with making a trade deal with China. The statement, which came as a part of Trump’s ongoing commentary on U.S.-Canada relations, has raised eyebrows across North America and the global economic landscape. Trump's harsh warning could have significant consequences not only for the U.S. and Canada but also for the broader geopolitical balance involving China.
By Ayesha Lashari9 days ago in The Swamp
Fatal Shooting of Minneapolis Man by Federal Agents Raises Questions. AI-Generated.
In a chilling turn of events, a man was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis on the morning of January 23, 2026. The incident has sparked both public outcry and a flurry of questions regarding the circumstances that led to the fatal confrontation. While details remain scarce, the shooting has put the spotlight on law enforcement practices and their use of force, drawing scrutiny from local communities, legal experts, and human rights organizations alike.
By Ayesha Lashari9 days ago in The Swamp
Help with US border
Overview of the Proposal President Donald Trump recently suggested — in a social media post on Truth Social — that the United States “should have” invoked Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in order to bring NATO forces to the U.S. southern border to help stem illegal immigration. According to Trump, calling on NATO allies to secure the border would “free up large numbers of Border Patrol Agents for other tasks.” Article 5 is NATO’s collective defense clause, stating that an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all. It’s the cornerstone of the alliance’s mutual defense guarantee — and in nearly 80 years, it has been invoked only once, when NATO allies responded to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Trump’s remarks represent a sharp departure from how Article 5 has historically been understood and applied. Illegal immigration — no matter the scale — is not typically viewed as an armed attack by another state, which is the standard under the treaty to trigger collective defense.
By USA daily update 9 days ago in The Swamp
