At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said.

Gardai are to increase patrols at centres and events for the Irish Jewish community following the gun attack in Sydney.

Three other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the crash on the A706 near Carriber Mill, West Lothian.

A total of 11 boats carrying 737 people made the crossing on December 13, according to Home Office figures. The last time more than 40,000 migrants crossed in a year was in 2022 when the total for the ...