
"Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."
"A new German law will impose prison sentences of up to 10 years on people smugglers attempting to bring migrants to the UK. The legislation, approved on Friday, aims to crack down on criminal gangs storing boats and engines in Germany before moving them to France for Channel crossings. Coming into force before the year's end, the change will empower law enforcement and prosecutors, boosting information sharing between the UK and Germany."
The Independent funds on-the-ground journalism across topics including reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, producing investigations and documentaries such as 'The A Word' that spotlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet solicits donations to fund reporting, maintain free access without paywalls, and continue sending reporters to speak to both sides, relying on supporters who can afford to pay. Germany has approved legislation imposing up to 10-year prison sentences for people smugglers targeting migrants bound for the UK, targeting gangs that store boats and engines before Channel crossings and enhancing UK–Germany enforcement and information sharing. The law follows a December bilateral deal to tackle illegal migration, including removing smugglers' social media advertising, and arrives amid a recent rise in small-boat arrivals.
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