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Political crises around the globe: Leadership crisis in the UK; Maharashtra political crisis in India; Israel election

On Thursday, a Nigerian politician and his wife were charged in London for plotting to have a 15-year-old boy brought into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs, The Guardian reported.&nbsp;

According to the police, 60-year-old Ike Ekweremadu along with his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 were both brought into Uxbridge magistrates court in west London on Thursday after being charged with conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with a view to harvest organs.&nbsp;

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The couple will be kept in custody until their next court appearance on 7 July.&nbsp;

Ike Ekweremadu is the former deputy senate president and is currently the opposition senator in the southern state of Enugu.&nbsp;

Following reports made of possible offences which come under the modern slavery legislation, the police were alerted regarding the couple's alleged plan.&nbsp;

The couple was arrested at Heathrow airport before they flew to Turkey on Tuesday and they have denied all allegations against them.&nbsp;

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The child that was involved has been taken to safety and work is underway to provide the child with additional support.

"It is a conspiracy in relation to human trafficking offences for the purposes of organ harvesting," The Guardian quoted prosecutor, Damla Ayas.

According to the prosecution, the attorney general’s consent was needed for the case proceedings to begin due to some jurisdictional issues.

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Prosecutor Ayas also added, "They were interviewed at the police station. Both of the defendants have provided a prepared statement. Mr. Ekweremadu in his prepared statement denied allegations of human trafficking. He said at no stage has he arranged transport for anyone with the intention to exploit them."

The chief executive of the London-based charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (Afruca), Debbie Ariyo told The Guardian, "Organ harvesting is a massive problem in Nigeria itself. This is the first prosecution in the UK that I’m aware of."

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On Thursday, a Nigerian politician and his wife were charged in London for plotting to have a 15-year-old boy brought into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs, The Guardian reported.

On Thursday, a Nigerian politician and his wife were charged in London for plotting to have a 15-year-old boy brought into the United Kingdom to harvest his organs, The Guardian reported. According to the police, 60-year-old Ike Ekweremadu along with his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, 55 were both brought into Uxbridge magistrates court in west London on Thursday after being charged with conspiracy to arrange the travel of another person with a view to harvest organs. Also read | 17-year-old mother arrested for throwing one-day-old baby out of fifth floor window The couple will be kept in custody until their next court appearance on 7 July. Ike Ekweremadu is the former deputy senate president and is currently the opposition senator in the southern state of Enugu. Following reports made of possible offences which come under the modern slavery legislation, the police were alerted regarding the couple's alleged plan. The couple was arrested at Heathrow airport before they flew to Turkey on Tuesday and they have denied all allegations against them. Watch | Brazil: Progress in Amazon missing case, second suspect arrested by police The child that was involved has been taken to safety and work is underway to provide the child with additional support. "It is a conspiracy in relation to human trafficking offences for the purposes of organ harvesting," The Guardian quoted prosecutor, Damla Ayas. According to the prosecution, the attorney general’s consent was needed for the case proceedings to begin due to some jurisdictional issues. Also read | This Saudi prisoner was arrested at 13 and faced execution. He is now freed Prosecutor Ayas also added, "They were interviewed at the police station. Both of the defendants have provided a prepared statement. Mr. Ekweremadu in his prepared statement denied allegations of human trafficking. He said at no stage has he arranged transport for anyone with the intention to exploit them." The chief executive of the London-based charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (Afruca), Debbie Ariyo told The Guardian, "Organ harvesting is a massive problem in Nigeria itself. This is the first prosecution in the UK that I’m aware of." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Nigerian couple charged with plotting to get child to UK to harvest organs

After a recent devastating loss in the by-elections, UK PM Boris Johnson is facing a fresh rebellion. Some Tory rebels have started the push to oust him again.

UK PM Johnson facing fresh rebellion as Tory rebels push to oust him again

In UK, at least 107 asylum seekers who were staying in government accommodation have died in the past five years, with the majority of deaths being reported since 2020, a probe has revealed.

Out of the 107 deaths reported between April 2016 and May 2022, 82 have died since 2020, revealing safeguarding failings.

The Guardian report, which has cited a data obtained in a joint investigation by the&nbsp;Observer&nbsp;and Liberty Investigates, stated that despite being officially recognised by the Home Office as vulnerable and potentially in need of protection, these asylum seekers died by suicide or suspected suicide.

Of those, 17 people died by suicide or suspected suicide, according to an analysis of Home Office records released under information laws. Half of those who have died since the start of 2020 (41) were flagged as having a “safeguarding element” – a label officials assign to individuals recognised as having vulnerabilities or needs such as a health problem, reports the UK-based newspaper.

There were four deaths in 2019, rising to 36 in 2020, 40 last year and six so far this year, reveals data.

A steady increase in the number of deaths has raised questions about the efficiency of the Home Office, which is primarily responsible for protecting the asylum seekers recognised by the government.

One MP told The Guardian that their lives had been lost due to “cruelty and incompetence”. Another said the government had questions to answer.

Alistair Carmichael MP, Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesperson, added: “These revelations demand an urgent, independent inspection of the accommodation, healthcare and safeguarding provided [for] asylum seekers.”

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In UK, at least 107 asylum seekers who were staying in government accommodation have died in the past five years, with the majority of deaths being reported since 2020, a probe has revealed.

In UK, at least 107 asylum seekers who were staying in government accommodation have died in the past five years, with the majority of deaths being reported since 2020, a probe has revealed. Out of the 107 deaths reported between April 2016 and May 2022, 82 have died since 2020, revealing safeguarding failings. The Guardian report, which has cited a data obtained in a joint investigation by the Observer and Liberty Investigates, stated that despite being officially recognised by the Home Office as vulnerable and potentially in need of protection, these asylum seekers died by suicide or suspected suicide. Of those, 17 people died by suicide or suspected suicide, according to an analysis of Home Office records released under information laws. Half of those who have died since the start of 2020 (41) were flagged as having a “safeguarding element” – a label officials assign to individuals recognised as having vulnerabilities or needs such as a health problem, reports the UK-based newspaper. There were four deaths in 2019, rising to 36 in 2020, 40 last year and six so far this year, reveals data. A steady increase in the number of deaths has raised questions about the efficiency of the Home Office, which is primarily responsible for protecting the asylum seekers recognised by the government. One MP told The Guardian that their lives had been lost due to “cruelty and incompetence”. Another said the government had questions to answer. Alistair Carmichael MP, Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesperson, added: “These revelations demand an urgent, independent inspection of the accommodation, healthcare and safeguarding provided [for] asylum seekers.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Over 80 asylum seekers died in UK Home Office accommodation since 2020: Report

The UK is facing a summer of travel chaos as rail strikes continue for the 3rd day today. There has been no resolution or deal with the rail union yet.

UK braces for the 3rd day of rail strikes as no deal with the rail union reached yet

There is a riot of colour at the moat around the Tower of London as the jubilee flower meadow finally blooms. The bloom was to coincide with Queen's jubilee celebrations.

Jubilee flower meadow finally blooms

Tory rebels plot their next move to remove the UK prime minister Boris Johnson as they pushed for the control of the 1922 committee. However, the rules state that it can not be done within a year of the no confidence motion.

UK: Tory rebels plot next move to remove PM Boris Johnson

The United States, Australia,&nbsp;Japan,&nbsp;New&nbsp;Zealand&nbsp;and&nbsp;the United Kingdom launched an informal&nbsp;group&nbsp;aimed at boosting economic&nbsp;and&nbsp;diplomatic ties with&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;island&nbsp;nations, the White House said on Friday.

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The Biden administration has vowed to commit more resources to the Indo-Pacific&nbsp;as China seeks to boost economic, military&nbsp;and&nbsp;police links with&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;island&nbsp;nations hungry for foreign investment.

The&nbsp;group, dubbed Partners in the Blue&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;(PBP), will seek to support&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;regionalism&nbsp;and&nbsp;strengthen economic ties between the&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;islands&nbsp;and&nbsp;the rest of the world.

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"We are united in our shared determination to support a region that benefits the peoples of the&nbsp;Pacific. We are also united in how we realize this vision according to principles of&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;regionalism, sovereignty, transparency, accountability,&nbsp;and&nbsp;most of all, led&nbsp;and&nbsp;guided by the&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;Islands," the White House said.

White House Indo-Pacific&nbsp;coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects more high-level U.S. officials to visit&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;island&nbsp;countries as Washington steps up its engagement to counter China in the strategically important region.

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Campbell said the United States needed more diplomatic facilities across the region,&nbsp;and&nbsp;more contact with&nbsp;Pacific&nbsp;island&nbsp;countries that at times "receive lesser attention."

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The United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom launched an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations, the White House said on Friday.

The United States, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United Kingdom launched an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations, the White House said on Friday. Also read | US military plane ‘endangered peace and stability’ after flying through Taiwan Strait, says China The Biden administration has vowed to commit more resources to the Indo-Pacific as China seeks to boost economic, military and police links with Pacific island nations hungry for foreign investment. The group, dubbed Partners in the Blue Pacific (PBP), will seek to support Pacific regionalism and strengthen economic ties between the Pacific islands and the rest of the world. Watch | Gravitas Plus: The turf war in South Pacific "We are united in our shared determination to support a region that benefits the peoples of the Pacific. We are also united in how we realize this vision according to principles of Pacific regionalism, sovereignty, transparency, accountability, and most of all, led and guided by the Pacific Islands," the White House said. White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Thursday he expects more high-level U.S. officials to visit Pacific island countries as Washington steps up its engagement to counter China in the strategically important region. Also read | US strategy for Indo-Pacific region fueling future conflict: China Campbell said the United States needed more diplomatic facilities across the region, and more contact with Pacific island countries that at times "receive lesser attention." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and United Kingdom form Pacific group

It has been 6 years since Britain held the Brexit referendum. But how has the UK fared post Brexit? What are the good and bad of leaving the EU market? Watch this special report to know more.

6 years since the Brexit vote: How has the UK fared post Brexit?

Around 40,000 rail staff are demanding a 7% pay rise. Amid the ongoing rail strike, only 20% of the train services are running. RMT union said that talks are underway but further strikes are possible.

UK rail strike: Only 20% of the train services are running

Israel and UK military bases helped fight wildfire in the island country of Cyprus. As per reports, 2,600 acres of land have been affected from the fire so far.

Israel & UK military bases help fight wildfire in the island country of Cyprus

Polio has returned to the UK after 40 years. The virus has been detected in London's sewage samples. Authorities have declared a 'national incident'. Investigations are underway to track community transmission. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: UK detects polio after 40 years

In Cardiff, preparations for the first satellite launch from the United Kingdom are coming along well. This would be the launch of a space factory, a space forged to make lighter stronger metal alloys that apparently cannot be made on earth.

UK to launch space factory prototype

Workers at London's Heathrow airport have voted to strike over pay as surging inflation erodes salaries and sparks industrial unrest. Over 700 workers are set to strike during the British summer holidays when the demand from travellers will be expected to be at its peak.

UK: British Airways workers vote to strike over wages

Britons are facing economic crises nowadays. They are not just battling the high cost of living but also facing the problem of ballooning short loans and depositing the paper notes before more durable plastic notes come into use.

UK 'Buy now, pay later' debt trap

Over 20 million tons of grains stuck in Ukraine and Boris Johnson said Britain was willing to help Ukraine export grain again. UK has considered offering insurance to ships to move millions of tons of grain.

UK mulls ways to resume export from Ukraine's ports

In a big setback for the UK PM Boris Johnson, Tories lost two seats in crucial by-polls. However, Johnson has vowed not to resign. However, Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden resigned over the losses.

UK Tory party chairman Oliver Dowden resigns

The UK by-elections will decide UK PM Boris Johnson's future as counting is underway in 2 constituencies. Though, Torries are poised to lose crucial polls.

Trouble mounts for UK PM Boris Johnson as Tories are poised to lose crucial by-elections

In a big setback for the UK PM Boris Johnson, Torries lost two seats in crucial by-polls. However, Johnson has vowed not to resign. Watch this report.

UK by-elections: UK PM Boris Johnson vows not to resign as Tories lose crucial by-polls

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched&nbsp;UK&nbsp;by-elections&nbsp;that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;following months of scandals and setbacks.

His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and Wakefield in the north, after both Tory MPs resigned in disgrace.

Tiverton and Honiton's MP Neil Parish quit after admitting watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons, while Wakefield's Imran Ahmad Khan was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage boy.

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The votes come just weeks after&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;narrowly survived an attempt by his own lawmakers to oust him as party leader and prime minister.

The June 6 vote among Conservative MPs saw more than 40 per cent of the parliamentary party desert him, leaving him severely weakened and struggling to reset his turbulent tenure in power.

Johnson&nbsp;has spent months fighting for his survival after a series of controversies including the "Partygate" saga led many Tories to question whether he should remain as leader.

Various opinion polls have shown the public think he lied about Covid lockdown-breaking events at Downing Street and should resign.

Even before the controversy erupted last December, the 58-year-old Brexit architect saw the loss of two once-safe seats in&nbsp;by-elections&nbsp;last year.&nbsp;

He then scored dismally in May's local elections.

Defeat in the true blue Tory heartland of Tiverton and Honiton, and in Wakefield, which&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;snatched in 2019 from the main opposition Labour party for the first time since the 1930s, could see his position challenged again.

Madness

Parish, who described his actions as an indefensible moment of "total madness", won a more than 24,000 majority in Tiverton and Honiton in 2019.

There, the small opposition Liberal Democrats are hopeful of picking up the seat in rural Devon after overturning similarly large majorities in two other historically safe Tory seats in 2021.

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Wakefield, near Leeds, was one of dozens of so-called Labour "red wall" seats that&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;took in 2019 on a promise to "get Brexit done" and address glaring regional economic inequalities.

But it could now flip back due in part to&nbsp;Johnson's waning popularity.

"Anything is better than the Tory Party, as far as I'm concerned -- especially&nbsp;Boris&nbsp;Johnson," long-time Labour voter Stephen, a 61-year-old hospitality worker, told AFP this week.

Partygate&nbsp;and prices

The polls come with Britain gripped by 40-year highs in inflation and a cost-of-living crisis that has seen prices soar for everyday essential such as energy, petrol and food.

Strikes this week by railway workers -- some of the biggest seen in Britain in decades -- have added to the sense of crisis.

Some in Wakefield said they expected that to weigh as heavily on voters' minds as the Downing Street parties saga.

"I think people will be affected by 'Partygate'," said David, a retired medical consultant.&nbsp;

"But I think the main thing we're going to be affected by is being hit by the inflation and the rising cost of living from the point of view of heating, energy and the knock-on effect on food prices and transport."

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The contest there also comes with risks for Labour, which needs to secure seats like Wakefield if it is to win the next general election due by 2024.

Labour leader Keir Starmer, a sober-minded former lawyer who has been trying to rebuild the centre-left party after the shattering 2019 defeat, has been criticised for failing to connect with voters, particularly in its former heartlands.

Anything less than a convincing win in Wakefield is likely to be seized upon by his critics as further evidence of his inability to complete the rebuild and return the party to power after 12 years in opposition.

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Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks.

Voters head to the polls on Thursday in two closely watched UK by-elections that risk renewing pressure on beleaguered Prime Minister Boris Johnson following months of scandals and setbacks. His ruling Conservatives are tipped to lose both contests, for the parliamentary seats of Tiverton and Honiton in southwest England and Wakefield in the north, after both Tory MPs resigned in disgrace. Tiverton and Honiton's MP Neil Parish quit after admitting watching pornography on his phone in the House of Commons, while Wakefield's Imran Ahmad Khan was jailed for sexually assaulting a teenage boy. Also read | As biggest rail strike in 30 years starts, UK PM Boris Johnson seeks 'sensible compromise' The votes come just weeks after Johnson narrowly survived an attempt by his own lawmakers to oust him as party leader and prime minister. The June 6 vote among Conservative MPs saw more than 40 per cent of the parliamentary party desert him, leaving him severely weakened and struggling to reset his turbulent tenure in power. Johnson has spent months fighting for his survival after a series of controversies including the "Partygate" saga led many Tories to question whether he should remain as leader. Various opinion polls have shown the public think he lied about Covid lockdown-breaking events at Downing Street and should resign. Even before the controversy erupted last December, the 58-year-old Brexit architect saw the loss of two once-safe seats in by-elections last year. He then scored dismally in May's local elections. Defeat in the true blue Tory heartland of Tiverton and Honiton, and in Wakefield, which Johnson snatched in 2019 from the main opposition Labour party for the first time since the 1930s, could see his position challenged again. Madness Parish, who described his actions as an indefensible moment of "total madness", won a more than 24,000 majority in Tiverton and Honiton in 2019. There, the small opposition Liberal Democrats are hopeful of picking up the seat in rural Devon after overturning similarly large majorities in two other historically safe Tory seats in 2021. Watch | Despite backlash, UK PM Boris Johnson defends British migration policy Wakefield, near Leeds, was one of dozens of so-called Labour "red wall" seats that Johnson took in 2019 on a promise to "get Brexit done" and address glaring regional economic inequalities. But it could now flip back due in part to Johnson's waning popularity. "Anything is better than the Tory Party, as far as I'm concerned -- especially Boris Johnson," long-time Labour voter Stephen, a 61-year-old hospitality worker, told AFP this week. Partygate and prices The polls come with Britain gripped by 40-year highs in inflation and a cost-of-living crisis that has seen prices soar for everyday essential such as energy, petrol and food. Strikes this week by railway workers -- some of the biggest seen in Britain in decades -- have added to the sense of crisis. Some in Wakefield said they expected that to weigh as heavily on voters' minds as the Downing Street parties saga. "I think people will be affected by 'Partygate'," said David, a retired medical consultant. "But I think the main thing we're going to be affected by is being hit by the inflation and the rising cost of living from the point of view of heating, energy and the knock-on effect on food prices and transport." Also read | 'It is good to be in Kyiv again': UK PM Boris Johnson meets Zelensky amid Ukraine war The contest there also comes with risks for Labour, which needs to secure seats like Wakefield if it is to win the next general election due by 2024. Labour leader Keir Starmer, a sober-minded former lawyer who has been trying to rebuild the centre-left party after the shattering 2019 defeat, has been criticised for failing to connect with voters, particularly in its former heartlands. Anything less than a convincing win in Wakefield is likely to be seized upon by his critics as further evidence of his inability to complete the rebuild and return the party to power after 12 years in opposition. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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UK is witnessing the biggest Rail Strike in 30 years. Its railway network has been crippled for the second time this week. What are the protesters demanding and how is the situation on the ground? Olly Barratt gets you this report with Sally Paterson.

United Kingdom: Half of rail network closed in Scotland, Wales and England

The UK faces the second day of disruption and delay after the talks between rail network union and railway employees broke down. Over 40,000 rail staff are demanding a 7% pay rise.

Day 2 of UK rail strike: Only 20% of train services running, disruption and delays continue

In pics: Strikes cripple UK railways for second day as unions warn of more to come

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said, Britain will remain under the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights. This came after the court blocked the govt's move to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

UK to stay under the jurisdiction of European human rights court

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