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French police prevent 185 small boat Channel crossings in three months

French police intercepted 185 small boats in the first three months of a new deal with the UK, figures released by Britain’s Home Office show. The action included stopping launches, seizing equipment, including boats, engines and lifejackets, and arresting people smugglers. The UK agreed to pay France £660 million ($891 million) under a three-year agreement signed in April to tackle people…

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Three jewellery shop robberies in five days sparks concern

THREE jewellery shops have been robbed in the past five days, with the latest incident reported at Taman Tas in Kuantan, Pahang, today.

  • Three jewellery shops robbed in Pahang and Selangor, Malaysia within five days
  • Most recent robbery at gold shop in Taman Tas, Kuantan today
  • Robbers used machetes, sparking public safety concerns

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