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Trump Reacts to Ukrainian Refugee Murder in Germany

Former President Donald Trump has reacted with fury to the murder of a 20-year-old woman in Germany, allegedly by an Iraqi migrant. He used the tragedy to call for mass deportations and to criticise the Biden administration's border policies.

Ukrainian refugee mother killed by train in North Carolina

Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian mother who fled the war for America, was tragically killed by a train in North Carolina. Her young son was found unharmed but alone at the scene, raising urgent questions about her journey and the media's portrayal of such trag

Aylan Kurdi: 10 Years On, Europe's Migrant Crisis Continues

A decade after three-year-old Aylan Kurdi's body washed ashore in Turkey, shocking the world, thousands still perish attempting to reach Europe. This in-depth report examines the ongoing migrant crisis, the EU's failed policies, and the human cost of inac

Aylan Kurdi: The Legacy of a Tragedy That Shook the World

Nine years after the death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his photograph remains a powerful symbol of the human cost of failed asylum policies. This editorial examines the enduring legacy of a tragedy that shook the world.

Cooper Condemns UK's 'Cruel' Refugee Visa System

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns the UK's failing refugee family reunion visa system, citing British Red Cross data showing a 70% rejection spike, tearing vulnerable families apart.

Charities condemn linking asylum seekers to sexual abuse

Leading women's and refugee charities issue a joint statement warning against conflating immigration with violence against women, calling for evidence-based policy and an end to inflammatory language that puts vulnerable groups at risk.

Cooper accused of pushing children to smugglers with scheme halt

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper faces a blistering attack from charities and political opponents after abruptly terminating a key refugee resettlement programme, with critics warning the move risks pushing vulnerable children towards dangerous Channel crossi

Theatres as Refugee Sanctuaries: Labour's New Proposal

Labour's Pat McFadden calls for a radical new scheme to house asylum seekers in UK theatre spaces, criticising the government's costly hotel policy and sparking a debate on arts funding and the refugee crisis.

High Court Overturns Injunction on Epping Asylum Seeker Hotel

In a significant legal ruling, the High Court has overturned an injunction obtained by Epping Forest District Council, clearing the way for a former hotel to house asylum seekers. The decision marks a major development in the ongoing national debate over

World's Most Dangerous Countries for Selfies Revealed

A landmark study has identified the countries where the pursuit of the perfect selfie has turned deadly, with India leading a sobering global ranking of fatalities. Discover the treacherous locations and the tragic human cost behind the social media trend

Refugee Rough Sleeping Surges 42% Ahead of UK Winter

Leading UK charities warn of a dramatic surge in refugees forced to sleep rough this winter. New data reveals a 42% increase in homelessness among asylum seekers, with urgent calls for government action to prevent a humanitarian crisis.

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