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EU Court Rules Austria's Border Checks Illegal

The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling, declaring Austria's long-standing border controls with Hungary and Slovenia illegal under EU law. The decision intensifies the clash between national security concerns and the bloc's principle

Russian drone breaches Polish airspace, triggers alert

A Russian drone breached Polish airspace, triggering a national alert and swift military response. The incident, occurring just hours before Warsaw closed its border with Belarus, intensifies regional security fears and underscores the spillover risks fro

New EU Entry/Exit System: A Guide for UK Travellers

Everything you need to know about the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Learn how automated border checks will affect your travel to Europe from the UK, what data is collected, and how to prepare for the October 2024 rollout.

500-Mile England-Wales Border Journey Reveals Bizarre Truth

An ordinary man's extraordinary 500-mile journey along the England-Wales border reveals the shocking reality of invisible boundaries, cultural confusion, and postcode pandemonium that will make you question everything you know about national borders.

UN Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon-Israel Border Clash

A United Nations peacekeeper from Ireland has been killed in a confrontation along the volatile Lebanon-Israel border, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The incident has drawn international condemnation and calls for restraint.

18,000 Fake 'Labubu' Toys Seized at Seattle Border

US Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Seattle have intercepted a huge shipment of 18,000 fake 'Labubu' toys, a viral internet sensation. The seizure, valued at over $500,000, highlights the growing threat of counterfeit goods targeting

US Congress faces shutdown crisis over Trump border demands

US lawmakers face a critical deadline to avert a government shutdown, with former President Trump pressuring Republicans to halt funding unless border wall demands are met. Key political standoffs and economic implications analysed.

Trump Returns 14,000 Venezuelans: UN Report

A new UN report reveals the stark human impact of Trump's hardline border policies, with more than 14,000 Venezuelan migrants and asylum seekers being returned to danger in South America in a single month.

Washington Firefighters Arrested at US Border

In a startling turn of events, a group of volunteer firefighters from Washington state found themselves detained by US border officials, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about border enforcement protocols.

Noem's 'Ice Barbie' Black Border Wall Branded Easier to Climb

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's newly painted black border wall in Texas faces scathing criticism from locals and experts who claim the dark colour makes it hotter and ironically easier for migrants to scale, dubbing it a multi-million dollar 'politic

18,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drugs Seized at UK Border

A massive haul of illegal semaglutide injections has been intercepted at the UK border, as criminals attempt to smuggle counterfeit versions of the 'Hollywood' weight loss drug Mounjaro into the country, posing a severe health risk to the public.

Trump to block asylum for illegal border crossers

The Trump administration announces a major policy shift to deny asylum to migrants who cross the US-Mexico border illegally, a move set to spark legal challenges and intensify border control measures.

Texas lets police arrest migrants in new border law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has enacted a new law permitting state police to arrest individuals suspected of illegally crossing the US-Mexico border, sparking legal and humanitarian concerns.

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