AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChannel Rescue: French and British coastguards rescued 173 migrants after a “mega dinghy” caught fire in the English Channel near Boulogne-sur-Mer, with the figure revised up from 157; officials say no serious injuries were recorded and the boat’s size broke the previous record. Border Policy: The incident comes as authorities keep pushing back against small-boat crossings, with reports that some people were not forced onto rescue vessels to avoid further danger. Politics: Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, with supporters betting his “he gets it” style can bring more stability than recent No 10 churn. Tech & Privacy: Apple has challenged a secret UK government order tied to access to encrypted iCloud backups, taking the dispute to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. Climate & Food: England and Wales endured their driest July on record, with drought and hosepipe bans continuing as farmers use “sunblock” clay on apples to stop them cooking on the tree. Sport & Culture: BBC’s Agatha Christie drama “Hercule” adds an NCIS star to its cast, while winter athletes are set for a record £33m funding boost after strong Games results.
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