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EU Biometric Checks Cause 70% Surge in Airport Delays

New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks cause 70% longer processing times and 3-hour delays at European airports, sparking chaos for UK Christmas travellers and warnings of 'systemic disruption'.

EU Approves £79bn Loan for Ukraine After Summit Talks

EU leaders secure a £79 billion interest-free loan for Ukraine's military and economic needs, opting for capital markets after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets. Read the full breakdown.

EU court sides with refugee in landmark Frontex case

The EU's highest court has ruled in favour of a Syrian refugee's appeal against Frontex, setting a new precedent for asylum-seeker evidence and challenging the border agency's accountability. Read the full analysis.

EU Court: Polish Tribunal Not Independent

The EU's top court has ruled Poland's Constitutional Tribunal lacks independence due to politicised appointments. The decision pressures Warsaw to enact reforms.

5 Killed in Afghan-Pakistan Border Exchange of Fire

An overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded eight, officials confirm. The clash breaches a Qatar-mediated ceasefire. Read the latest.

Dover EU border checks delayed until 2026

New EU Entry/Exit System postponed at Port of Dover until early 2026 to prevent Christmas travel disruption. Learn how this affects UK travellers to Europe.

US-Mexico Border Wall: A Visual Documentary

Stunning photographic essay reveals the stark reality of America's border landscape, capturing the human stories and physical barriers shaping one of the world's most controversial frontiers.

EU digital border checks paused at Dover amid delay fears

French border officials have suspended the controversial new EU digital border checks at Dover, preventing what experts warned could become four-hour queues for British travellers. The last-minute pause comes as relief for summer holidaymakers facing pote

EU Border System Delays Threaten UK Travel Chaos

Critical delays to the EU's new border control system threaten massive disruptions at Dover and Eurotunnel, with potential 14-hour queues and £3 billion economic impact looming.

Tommy Robinson stopped at Channel border, phone seized

Exclusive footage reveals the moment controversial activist Tommy Robinson was refused entry to France after border officials confiscated his phone and cash for failing to provide PIN codes. The dramatic confrontation at the Channel border has sparked fre

Pakistan strikes Afghanistan after border attack kills soldiers

Tensions escalate as Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes targeting militant positions in Afghanistan, following a cross-border assault that claimed the lives of seven Pakistani troops. The Taliban confirms civilian casualties amid rising regional ins

Oklahoma Governor Rejects Trump's Border Troop Request

In a surprising political rift, Oklahoma's Republican Governor Kevin Stitt has rejected former President Donald Trump's appeal to send National Guard troops to the Texas-Mexico border, citing state sovereignty concerns.

New EU biometric checks for British travellers from 2025

British citizens travelling to EU countries will undergo mandatory biometric fingerprinting and facial scans under new Entry/Exit System rules starting October 2025, creating potential delays and raising privacy concerns.

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