British Passport 'Cheapened' by Record Citizenship Grants
Campaigners warn Britain's 'soft touch' citizenship system is devaluing the passport, as grants soar to 269,000. The scandal over extremist Alaa Abd El-Fattah intensifies the backlash.
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France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
The French government has naturalised George Clooney and his wife Amal, citing their contribution to France's standing. A minister hinted at 'special treatment'. Read the full story.
France Defends Clooney Citizenship Decision
The French government has defended its decision to grant citizenship to George and Amal Clooney, citing their 'strong ties' to the country. Read the full story on the debate over special treatment.
Record 269,000 UK citizenships granted in 2024
New figures reveal UK citizenship grants have doubled in a decade, hitting a record high. The system faces intense scrutiny over vetting failures in the case of Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
Malaysia football rocked by naturalisation scandal
Malaysian football faces unprecedented crisis as national team's naturalisation programme becomes embroiled in corruption allegations, threatening the sport's integrity and international standing.
Trump's Plan to Block Immigrant Voter Registration Exposed
Ex-President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a radical policy to prevent new US citizens from automatically registering to vote, a move critics label a direct assault on democratic rights.
Trump's Neighbours Vouched for Him in Citizenship Bid
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump's application for US citizenship, submitted decades ago, required character references from his Palm Beach neighbours, a revealing detail from his past.
US tightens citizenship rules with 'good moral character' focus
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced stricter guidelines for citizenship applicants, focusing on 'good moral character'—a move critics link to Trump-era policies.
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