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US citizen sues after twice detained by immigration

A US-born man is suing federal authorities after being wrongfully detained twice by immigration agents who refused to believe he was American, highlighting systemic failures in identification protocols.

British teen faces 15 years in Bali prison over drugs

Nelson James, a 19-year-old from Essex, confronts devastating drug charges in Bali after police discover cannabis and magic mushrooms in his villa. The shocking case serves as a stark warning to British travellers about Indonesia's severe narcotics laws.

Brit, 22, detained and deported from Morocco over passport

A 22-year-old British holidaymaker's dream trip to Morocco turned into a nightmare after she was detained and deported. The crisis began when Ryanair staff refused to let her board her return flight upon discovering she had left her passport in the seat p

Brit in Brazil faces 21 years for child abuse charges

Timothy Alan Clark, a British national residing in Brazil, has been formally charged with heinous child abuse crimes and faces up to 21 years in a Brazilian prison. This is the full story of the investigation and the international manhunt.

Brit Woman Jailed in Dubai Over WhatsApp Message

Mia O'Brien, a 32-year-old British businesswoman, is facing a terrifying ordeal in a Dubai prison after a private WhatsApp message to a friend about her ex-boyfriend's car led to a 'defamation' charge. Her family pleads for help as she endures harsh condi

Aussie Bodybuilder's Bali Nightmare Over Legal Supplement

Jackson Peos, a champion Australian bodybuilder, is trapped in Bali after being arrested for carrying a fat-burning supplement legal in Australia. His family launches a desperate plea for help as he faces a potential 12-year sentence.

British Hairdresser Detained in US ICE Centre

A British hairdresser and father is being held in a US immigration detention centre despite living legally in America for over a decade. His family launches a desperate plea for his release.

Brit avoids 60-year US sentence in cocaine plea deal

A British man caught smuggling £15 million worth of cocaine into America has avoided a potential 60-year prison sentence after striking a plea deal. He will be deported back to the UK after serving just two years in a US federal prison.

British Drug Mule Kim Hall Jailed in US

Kim Hall, a British mother, has been sentenced to 70 months in a US prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine. Discover the full story of her arrest and the stark warning from officials.

Third British tourist killed in Lisbon car crash

A third British national has tragically died following a devastating car crash in Lisbon, Portugal. The vehicle carrying seven people fell from a 25ft wall, marking a heartbreaking incident for the UK community abroad.

British student detained in West Bank, family fears for safety

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 23-year-old British student from London, has been detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank. Her family, pleading for government help, reports a complete lack of contact and fears for her wellbeing amid the ongoing conflict.

£500m benefit fraud by Brits living abroad exposed

Shocking Daily Mail probe reveals systematic abuse of UK benefits system with half a billion pounds claimed fraudulently annually by Britons living overseas. Ministers face urgent calls to act.

British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand

A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei

British-Iranian jailed in Tehran on espionage charges

Exclusive: A British-Iranian citizen from East Sussex has been sentenced to 10 years in an Iranian prison on espionage charges, raising fears of a new hostage diplomacy crisis between London and Tehran.

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