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Political situation in the UK
Harsh criticism of Franco-British migrant deal

Keir Starmer is facing criticism after concluding a migrant deal with France on Thursday, writes The Independent.

The deal means that Britain will be able to deport migrants who arrive by boat and without permission to France. For each such deportation, Britain will in return accept an asylum seeker from the neighboring country via a so-called legal route.

– The new “one in, one out” agreement reduces people seeking safety to interchangeable goods, says Fizza Qureshi of the aid organization Migrants’ Rights Network.

The agreement is also receiving harsh criticism from local politicians on both sides of the English Channel, who believe that the agreement could increase rather than reduce pressure on their areas.

Political situation in Thailand
China: Ready to mediate between Thailand and Cambodia

China has offered to help resolve the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, writes Reuters.

– China is ready to take an objective and fair position and play a constructive role for the harmonious coexistence between Thailand and Cambodia, says Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The situation on the border has become increasingly tense after a Cambodian soldier was killed in May. The conflict has also spilled over into Thai domestic politics, and among other things led to the suspension of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
The border crisis shakes Thailand — that's the point

• Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by a constitutional court after a leaked conversation with Cambodia's leader, in which she criticized the military.
• The shutdown followed heightened tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, including military confrontations and closed border crossings.
• The conservative Bhumjaithai Party left the government, raising a vote of no confidence in Shinawatra, weakening the government's majority.
• Thousands of protesters in Bangkok demanded Shinawatra's resignation after the talks, with banners reading "traitor to prime minister" seen in the crowds.
• Suriya Jungrungreangkit was appointed interim prime minister, but was quickly replaced by Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai as the government was reshuffled.

Political situation in Kenya
The demand: Resignation or impeachment of the president

Large parts of the opposition in Kenya are demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, reports AP. This after the president earlier this week urged police to shoot protesters in the legs.

The statement is against the constitution and should lead to the president being impeached if he does not resign of his own accord, according to opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka. He is speaking in connection with the funeral of a street vendor who was shot dead by police last week.

“The police are supposed to protect us but turn their weapons against us instead,” Ben Githo, who is also attending the funeral, tells Africa News.

Kenya has been shaken by protests against the government and against the heavy-handedness with which the police have responded. At the same time, Ruto has accused the opposition of trying to exploit the demonstrations to seize power.

Nuclear Debate
Russia Leaves Swedish Agreement on Nuclear Accidents

Russia has terminated an agreement that the country had with Sweden on the fact that the countries should inform each other in the event of nuclear accidents, reports TV4 Nyheterna.

The agreement was concluded after the Chernobyl disaster in the 1980s and, according to Russia, Sweden has now stopped releasing information about Swedish nuclear power plants.

– This decision has been made partly due to Sweden's systematic violation of its obligations in the agreement, says Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a press conference.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware that Russia intends to terminate the agreement, but believes that it does not affect security in Sweden.