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UK's Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after European Court order

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UK's Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after European Court order

UK's Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after European Court order

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel says preparations are already under way for the next flight to Rwanda.


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