Second migrant deported to France under UK deal
An Eritrean national becomes the second person removed to France under the UK's new returns agreement, amid mounting legal challenges and political debate over the policy's efficacy and humanity.
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Migrant thanks Starmer for right to stay in UK
A Somalian migrant granted the right to remain in the UK after a lengthy legal battle has expressed profound gratitude to Labour leader Keir Starmer, whose past legal work proved crucial to his case. The man, housed in a controversial Essex hotel, credits
First Small Boat Migrant Returned to France in Landmark Deal
In a historic first, a migrant who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been returned to France under the UK's new bilateral agreement, signalling a major shift in immigration enforcement.
Migrants in luxury retirement home spark outrage
Exclusive investigation reveals dozens of asylum-seeking families have been placed in a £14m luxury retirement village in Hampshire, sparking outrage over benefits and use of public funds. Locals and officials demand answers.
Mali-Senegal Diplomatic Row Over Migrant Worker Rights
A bitter dispute erupts between Mali and Senegal as Bamako accuses Dakar of 'modern slavery' and suspends all labour authorisations, threatening regional relations and migrant livelihoods.
Eritrean migrant challenges UK-France deportation deal in High Court
A 25-year-old Eritrean man has launched a High Court challenge against the UK government's migrant deal with France, claiming it leaves him destitute. The case could set a major precedent for Labour's immigration policy.
DeSantis signs Florida bill erasing LGBTQ+ protections
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a sweeping new law that critics decry as a state-sanctioned effort to 'erase' LGBTQ+ individuals by dismantling key protections and censoring public discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast
A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.
QLD's 'Hostile' Indigenous Policies Condemned by Rights Chief
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner condemns the Queensland government's 'punitive and hostile' approach to First Nations people, warning of devastating human rights violations.
Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel
The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.
French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal
A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.
Illegal migrant charged with beheading Dallas motel manager
A Dallas motel manager was found decapitated in a brutal murder, with an illegal migrant from El Salvador now charged with capital murder. The shocking crime has ignited a fierce debate on immigration and border security.
Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy
Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children
Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.
Channel migrants win compensation over 'inhumane' detention conditions
Exclusive: Asylum seekers who launched legal challenge against Rwanda policy awarded compensation after lawyers argued their treatment was 'degrading'. Home Office faces mounting pressure over controversial migrant strategy.
Woman dies in English Channel small boat crossing attempt
A woman has tragically died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the escalating migrant crisis and perilous journeys undertaken despite government warnings.
Drunk asylum seeker spits at police officer in UK hotel
A Somali migrant, housed in a UK hotel as an asylum seeker, launched a drunken tirade and spat at a police officer. Read the shocking details of the incident and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
UK Converts Family Homes and Barge for Migrant Accommodation
Exclusive: The Home Office is scrambling to house a record number of migrants, converting former family homes and a giant barge into accommodation centres as the asylum backlog hits unprecedented levels.
70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy
In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.
Libyan Coastguard Machine-Guns Migrant Rescue Ship
Exclusive video reveals the moment a Libyan coastguard vessel allegedly machine-gunned a migrant rescue ship operated by SOS Méditerranée. The harrowing incident occurred as the Ocean Viking attempted to aid a distressed rubber dinghy in international wat
Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death
The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.
UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'
Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov
Dozens Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia
A vessel carrying migrants bound for Europe capsizes off the coast of The Gambia, resulting in a significant loss of life and ongoing rescue operations.
Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Farage Condemns 'Disgusting' Migrant Comments in Reform UK Crisis
Nigel Farage faces internal crisis as Reform UK campaigner is suspended over vile remarks about migrant children crossing the Channel. Exclusive details on the investigation and political fallout.
Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket
A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.
UK Migrant Hotel Protests Erupt Into Clashes With Police
Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.
Eswatini-US Deportation Deal Court Case Postponed
A landmark legal challenge against the controversial migrant deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States has been delayed, sparking outcry from human rights organisations. The case scrutinises the legality of the pact that fast-tracks rem
LA Activists Name Hotels in ICE 'Do Not Stay' Blacklist
A coalition of LA activist groups publishes a 'Do Not Stay' list of hotels allegedly contracting with ICE, urging a tourist boycott to target the immigration enforcement agency's operations.
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