Counterpoints wins £15k Footnote X refugee prize
Counterpoints wins £15,000 Footnote X Prize for illuminating refugee experiences through literature. Discover how this award champions migrant voices in UK publishing.
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Labour's asylum plans threaten human rights protections
Labour's proposed asylum reforms would make support discretionary and force refugee returns, undermining Britain's legal obligations and moral commitments to human rights.
Syrian refugees flee Denmark over gender education fears
A Syrian refugee family makes the shocking decision to return to their war-torn homeland rather than risk their children being exposed to gender transition education in Danish schools, sparking intense debate about immigration and educational values.
Trump Sets Record Low Refugee Cap at 7,500
The Trump administration has set the lowest refugee admissions cap in US history at just 7,500 places for 2021, marking an 85% reduction from Obama-era levels and sparking fierce debate about America's global humanitarian role.
Trump's refugee plan targets white South Africans
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes unprecedented refugee restrictions specifically targeting white South Africans, sparking international condemnation and reigniting debates about immigration policy.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
High Court blocks refugee eviction in policy challenge
A landmark High Court ruling has temporarily halted the eviction of a Sudanese refugee, challenging the Home Office's controversial 28-day move-on policy for newly recognised refugees.
Mbera Camp: Aid Cuts Threaten 140,000 Refugees
Exclusive report from Mauritania's Mbera refugee camp reveals how drastic funding cuts are pushing 140,000 Malian refugees to the brink of survival, with food rations slashed and essential services collapsing.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
UK refugee family reunion crisis leaves hundreds separated
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's restrictive family reunion rules are preventing hundreds of refugee families from reuniting, creating a hidden humanitarian crisis.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Sudanese refugee charged with murder in Cobblebank death
A quiet Melbourne suburb is reeling after Chol Acheik Dau, 32, was charged with murdering 28-year-old Akueng. The Sudanese refugee's alleged attack has sent shockwaves through the multicultural community.
Asylum seeker drowns in Tamworth lake during police search
A 23-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker drowned in Staffordshire's Serpentine Lake after entering the water while being sought by police, sparking serious questions about emergency response protocols.
Iran's Unseen Refugee Crisis: Millions Sheltered
Exclusive analysis reveals how Iran has shouldered one of the world's largest refugee burdens for decades, hosting millions of Afghans while receiving disproportionately low international assistance.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
Aid Cuts Trigger Catastrophe for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Severe funding shortages force life-saving health programmes to close, leaving Sudanese refugees in Chad battling starvation and disease in what aid workers call an 'unfolding humanitarian disaster'.
Syrian refugee stabbed in neck after vaping dispute
Shocking court case reveals brutal stabbing of Syrian refugee in UK street after victim asked attacker's girlfriend to stop vaping near children. Exclusive details from Manchester Crown Court.
Teen charged with refugee murder in Huddersfield stabbing
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of an Eritrean refugee in Huddersfield, as police continue their investigation into the fatal stabbing.
Trump's UN funding cuts spark global refugee crisis warning
Former President Donald Trump's suspension of US funding to UNHCR has created catastrophic gaps in humanitarian aid for millions of refugees from Congo, Myanmar and other conflict zones, warns the UN refugee agency.
Irish woman laughs while boasting about Australian visa loophole
An Irish traveller's shameless admission about exploiting Australia's disturbing refugee visa loophole has sparked outrage, with government ministers erupting over the blatant abuse of the system.
Pryce: Refugee drama could ease UK migrant anger
Acclaimed actor Jonathan Pryce argues that compelling drama about refugee experiences could help counter rising anti-immigration sentiment in Britain, drawing from his powerful role in 'The New World's People'.
Britain's asylum capital at breaking point
An exclusive investigation reveals how one of Britain's most liberal cities is buckling under unprecedented strain as asylum seeker numbers spiral out of control, testing public services and community cohesion to their limits.
Palestinians wary of Trump's Gaza resettlement plan
Exclusive ground report reveals widespread anxiety among displaced Gazans as Trump administration proposes controversial relocation strategy amid ongoing conflict.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Reform UK campaign sinks refugee sanctuary plan
A controversial campaign by Reform UK has successfully pressured local councillors to abandon a council-of-sanctuary plan for refugees in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, exposing deep political divisions over immigration policy.
Trump Officials Banned for Exploiting Migrant Children Program
Two senior Trump officials permanently banned from federal service after illegally directing staff to block asylum-seeking children from reuniting with US sponsors for political purposes.
Afghan judge fears Taliban revenge on family
A pioneering former Afghan judge who shattered glass ceilings reveals her terror as Taliban death threats target her family left behind after she found sanctuary in Australia.
Ukrainian refugee murdered in North Carolina
A Ukrainian refugee mother who fled war finds tragedy in America as Iryna Zarutska is brutally murdered, with her partner now facing charges in a case that highlights domestic violence risks.
Starmer's Border Challenge: Control with Compassion
Keir Starmer's government faces the monumental challenge of reforming Britain's immigration system while balancing compassion with control. This analysis examines whether Labour can break the cycle of failure on border policy.
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