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Greek minister Thanos Plevris wants an option to pause asylum procedures during sudden increases in arrivals, as EU ministers discuss possible emergency measures.

Three women fear for their safety as England and Wales prepares to bring in earlier prison releases from 1 October to ease pressure on prison places.

The former chess world champion says security services warned him and Ivan Tyutrin to take precautions, amid a US case concerning alleged plots against unnamed targets.

The Red Cross says the move will shorten travel from Ter Apel for asylum seekers who need a place to sleep overnight.

Gun crime has risen in Southwark and Lambeth, while police warn that children are being drawn into gangs. The borough-wide figures do not measure youth offending.

Traffic jams peaked at 577 kilometres on Thursday morning, according to the Dutch road authority, and remained extensive after 9am.

Belgian police say 21 suspects were arrested in Belgium and France in an investigation into drug smuggling through Brussels Airport.

Childline’s director praised its founder’s campaigning as the prime minister and others paid tribute following her death aged 86.