Former CBP Officer Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
A former US Customs officer receives a 15-year prison sentence for conspiring with Mexican traffickers to smuggle vast quantities of drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.
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Texas Border Town's Trump Support Wavers After One Year
A year after voting Republican for the first time in a century, residents of Eagle Pass express concerns about Trump's immigration crackdown tactics while acknowledging reduced border crossings.
New Contactless Tech Cuts UK Airport Queues
A major passport control change using facial recognition is set to reduce long airport queues for British passengers. Discover how this innovation speeds up border control.
Lukashenko threatens seizure of 1,000 Lithuanian lorries
Belarus's leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks after border closures. Read the latest on this escalating diplomatic crisis.
Ukraine probes corruption scheme targeting nuclear operator
Ukraine's anti-corruption agency uncovers large-scale corruption scheme targeting Energoatom, with kickbacks allegedly reaching 15%. Read the full investigation details.
Belarus threatens to seize 1,200 Lithuanian trucks
Belarus's authoritarian leader threatens to confiscate over 1,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded by a closed border, escalating tensions with the NATO member. Read the latest on this diplomatic crisis.
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.
Border Patrol agent charged with smuggling migrants in Chicago
A US Border Patrol agent stationed in Chicago faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling undocumented Mexican migrants in a private vehicle while off-duty, exposing serious security breaches.
UK's New Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme Details Revealed
The UK government reveals major update on new digital border system that will affect millions of travellers visiting Britain from 2025 onwards.
Trump plans US troops in Mexico with drone strikes on cartels
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military intervention in Mexico with American troops and drone strikes against drug cartels if re-elected, sparking diplomatic concerns.
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.
Illegal migrant boasts 'I can do whatever I want' in LA
Exclusive: An illegal migrant from Mexico boasts about crossing the US border and living freely in Los Angeles, exposing glaring gaps in American immigration enforcement.
Abbott diverts asylum seekers to remote Texas border crossing
Republican Governor Greg Abbott's controversial immigration strategy redirects thousands of asylum seekers to dangerously remote border areas, overwhelming local authorities and creating humanitarian concerns.
Microsoft & Amazon win UK border digitisation contract
Exclusive: Tech giants Microsoft and Amazon Web Services win substantial Home Office contract to digitise UK border systems, replacing outdated paper-based processes with cloud technology.
The Rot in French Politics: Endemic Corruption Exposed
From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.
UK tourist barred from US over Trump meme
A British tourist's satirical social media post referencing Donald Trump has resulted in being barred from entering the United States by Customs and Border Protection agents, raising serious questions about free speech and border control powers.
France's small boats surrender: Macron's migrant crisis deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals how French authorities are struggling to contain the Channel migrant crisis as resources stretch to breaking point, with UK border forces intercepting thousands.
Tennis match-fixing scandal: Four players arrested
Exclusive: Four professional tennis players arrested in coordinated European raids as authorities smash alleged match-fixing syndicate operating at highest levels of the sport.
Balloon cigarette smuggling forces Vilnius Airport closure
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Sarkozy sentenced to prison in corruption case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives prison sentence in landmark corruption trial, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.
North Korean soldier defects across DMZ border
In a rare border incident, a North Korean soldier has successfully crossed the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea, marking the first such defection in over a year amid heightened tensions.
Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire agreed after border clashes
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following deadly clashes along their volatile border. The agreement comes after intensive talks between military officials from both nations.
Rafah Border Crossing Closed Indefinitely by Israel
Israel announces the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will stay closed until further notice, citing ongoing security threats and complicating humanitarian aid efforts.
Xi Jinping purges Chinese military generals in corruption crackdown
In a dramatic escalation of his anti-corruption campaign, President Xi Jinping has removed three senior military generals from China's political advisory body, sending shockwaves through the People's Liberation Army leadership.
UK border strategy failing as migration system overwhelmed
Senior policing figures reveal critical flaws in UK border management with rising small boat crossings and visa overstayers overwhelming the system, raising serious questions about post-Brexit immigration controls.
Texas Governor Defies Federal Authority in Border Standoff
Governor Greg Abbott escalates immigration dispute with Biden administration, asserting Texas's constitutional right to self-defence in mounting border crisis.
UK border officers sent to Balkans to fight people smuggling
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
Chinese gang members enter US via southern border
Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese nationals with criminal ties are exploiting border vulnerabilities to enter California, prompting national security concerns.
Sophisticated smuggling tunnel found at US-Mexico border
Authorities have uncovered a sophisticated cross-border smuggling tunnel stretching from Mexico to California, complete with ventilation, electricity, and rail system in major border security operation.
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