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BBCIt costs €15,000 (£12,500) for the whole “package”, we are told. For that we would be given an inflatable dinghy, with an outboard motor and 60 life jackets, to get across the English Channel.This is the “good price” offered by two small-boat smugglers to an undercover BBC journalist in Essen – a western German city where many migrants live or pass through.A five-month-long BBC investigation has exposed the significant German connection to the lethal human smuggling trade across the English Channel.As the new UK government promises to “smash the gangs”, Germany has become a central location for the storage of…

Nicole Scherzinger. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Stronach Group) Nicole Scherzinger was still in touch with the late One Direction star, Liam Payne, until the day he died, according to Andrew Lloyd Webber. The composer, 76, who wrote the music for Broadway production Sunset Blvd. which stars Scherzinger, 46, made the comments in a Billboard interview published Thursday, October 24. “I suppose something that hasn’t been said, and I suppose I could say, is that of course she mentored Liam, from One Direction,” Lloyd Webber said of The Pussycat Dolls star. “On the Wednesday when he died, she was…

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Thursday released a new white paper, which argues that Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is in need of reform and modernization to better reflect “today’s highly-regulated mortgage market.” Dec. 22, 2024, will mark the 50th anniversary of RESPA being signed into law by President Gerald Ford. It was originally overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), but in 2011, the oversight, enforcement and rulemaking responsibility was transferred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). There are four main provisions of RESPA Section 8. It “prohibits…

People walk past an advertisement for the iPhone 16 Pro at an Apple store during National Day holiday on October 3, 2024 in Chongqing, China.Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesApple rejoined the ranks of the top five smartphone vendors in the China in the third quarter, helped by the launch of the iPhone 16, data released on Friday showed — but its growth was still outpaced by domestic rival Huawei.Apple stood at second position by market share in the third quarter, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The tech giant took a 15.6% slice of the Chinese…

Security forces deploy drones, helicopters to scan nearby forest to hunt the suspects following the attack in Gulmarg.At least four people, including two soldiers, were killed when armed men ambushed a military vehicle in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said, the fourth attack in the disputed region in two weeks. On Friday, the Indian Army confirmed the exchange of fire with “terrorists” late on Thursday in the vicinity of Gulmarg, near the heavily militarised frontier dividing Kashmir and Pakistan. Two army porters were also killed in the attack in the Bota Pathri area, officials said, adding that three soldiers were injured. “A…

Play video content TMZSports.com It ain’t the Vikings, Packers or Bears … no, according to Kerby Joseph, the real kings of the NFC North are the Lions! The defensive back made it clear to TMZ Sports following Detroit’s huge Week 7 win over Minnesota that he truly believes his squad is the top dog in the NFL’s best division. In fact, he told us he thinks the Lions should be considered the favorite from here. “I feel like we should win the division,” the 23-year-old safety said, “and just take it over and head into the playoffs and eventually the…

Lawyers filed motions Tuesday arguing eXp’s decision to come to a settlement in the commission lawsuit through a “reverse auction” should compel the brokerage to return to the bargaining table. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. EXp Realty got too good of a deal. That’s the latest argument filed in a Missouri class…

A judge has granted a preliminary injunction to halt the merger between Tapestry and Capri Holdings.The two companies planned to have multiple luxury brands — including Versace — operating under one umbrella.Following the ruling, on Thursday, Capri’s stock plunged 45% in after-hours trading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. Versace’s parent company,…

BBCRussia’s war in Georgia lasted five days, but for many Georgians the invasion is still rawGeorgians know all about Russia’s wars. Several years before Russia invaded Ukraine, its army launched a five-day war in August 2008. The city of Gori was bombed and occupied, and a fierce battle further north in Shindisi left the station destroyed and the railway abandoned.So when the country’s four opposition groups label Saturday’s pivotal election as a choice between Russia or Europe, their aim is to end 12 years of rule by the governing Georgian Dream party, who they accuse of drifting back into Russia’s…

Jelly Roll just celebrated a major milestone in his weight-loss journey. The beloved singer took a break from his current tour to inform fans that he has officially dropped 100 pounds! Obviously, that’s a major achievement. And Jelly Roll seems just as proud of hitting his health goals as he is of his many career accomplishments. Jelly Roll arrives for the 59th Academy of Country Music awards (ACM) at Ford Center in The Star in Frisco, Texas, May 16, 2024. (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images) Jelly Roll Weight-Loss Update: An Inspiring Journey “Next year, when you all see…