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Starmer’s bid to send failed asylum seekers abroad – a year after Rwanda scheme scrapped

PM’s policy to create ‘return hubs’ in foreign countries faces immediate setback as Albania – where he made the announcement – refuses to agree deal

The Independent UK

UK to begin talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers

The announcement comes in the same week that the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats passed 12,000 for the year.

The Independent UK

Starmer to announce new crackdown on people smugglers on visit to Albania

The visit marks another attempt by Sir Keir to get a grip on the agenda and bring the fight to Reform UK

The Independent UK

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Albania's prime minister thanks voters for landslide win and pledges EU membership by 2030

Albania's prime minister has thanked hundreds of thousands of voters who supported his Socialist Party in the last parliamentary elections, backing his pledge to take the country into the European Union in five years

The Independent UK

Eurovision 2025 final: The 26 countries competing tonight

Ireland was left broken-hearted after failing to qualify from the second semi-final, while delegates for Israel, Greece and Austria were voted through

The Independent UK

Albanian preliminary polls results show a clear win for the ruling Socialists

Preliminary results in Albania’s parliamentary elections give a clear victory to the ruling Socialist Party which attracted voters supporting the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term

The Independent UK

As it happened: Picnic-PostNL upset the favourites in the Giro d'Italia's first bunch sprint on stage 4

The first stage in Italy also brought the first truly flat day and a first bunch finish, but not an expected winner

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Edi Rama set to win record fourth term as PM in Albania elections

Socialists sail towards victory with 94% of votes counted in poll seen as pivotal to country’s hopes of joining EU

The Guardian - UK

'My Giro nearly ended before it started here in Albania' –Larry Warbasse column

Cyclingnews' new columnist Larry Warbasse talks through the tension and trials of the Giro's start in Albania

Cycling News

Roglič on top and Mads the magnificent at the Giro d'Italia - Philippa York analysis

Philippa York casts her eye over the big winners and those who impressed during the Giro's flying visit to Albania

Cycling News

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews

Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.

Euronews

Dogs & goats can't stop Pedersen regaining pink at Giro

Mats Pedersen is back in pink at the Giro d'Italia while Australia's hopes avoided any more mishaps on the roads as the race bade farewell to Albania.

AAP

'Just watch out for the goats' – Animal jumps at Dion Smith's wheel at Giro d'Italia in Albania, forces him into evasive action- video

'I have to watch the replay, you know, it all happened so fast. I was sort of just focusing on staying on my bike' says Kiwi at finish in Vlorë

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia rider almost wiped out by goat: 'Albania's great – just watch out for the goats!'

Dion Smith of Intermarché-Wanty confirmed it was the first time that a goat had tried to knock him off his bike.

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Albanians Vote In Election Seen As Key Test Of EU Path

Albanians were voting Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country's European Union ambitions.

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia: Mads Pedersen blazes to sprint victory on stage 3 and reclaims maglia rosa

Corbin Strong second and Orluis Aular third in final Albanian stage of the Grand Départ

Euronews

Albania elections: Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks fourth term in office

Polls show Rama, who has promised EU membership in the next five years, has a commanding lead over his old rival Sali Berisha, who has been weakened by a corruption probe.

The Independent UK

Albania’s PM tries for fourth term with promise of joining Europe

This election cycle sees 2,046 candidates from 11 political groups

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As it happened: Points jersey reclaims pink with Giro d'Italia stage 3 victory

Mads Pedersen put in a brutally strong sprint to hold off his rivals after an extremely difficult stage in Albania

Al Jazeera

Albania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term

A weary electorate votes in parliamentary elections after campaign dominated by EU hopes and political corruption.

Radio France Internationale

Albania election a litmus test for EU accession amid deep divides

Albanians head to the polls on Sunday for legislative elections seen as crucial to gauging the country's democratic development, and its progress towards its goal of a European future.

Cycling News

'Irregular sprint' lands best young rider Francesco Busatto first yellow card of Giro d'Italia, but he retains white jersey

Italian punished for 'blow from the elbow and blow from the head two times during the sprint', according to jury report

The Guardian - UK

Britons increasingly swapping Med’s busy hotspots for ‘destination dupes’

TikTok trend is inspiring tourists to seek out cheaper locations such as Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

Cycling News

'I was getting so bloated I was struggling to breathe properly' – Stomach problems ruin Giro d'Italia debut for Ethan Hayter

British champion struggles around opening day in Albania, with chances for the stage 2 time trial now looking slim

Cycling News

Giro d'Italia 2025 - Stage 2 time trial start times

Niklas Märkl heads off first for the 13.7-kilometre individual time trial in Tirana, Albania

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