Channel Migrant Arrivals Second Highest on Record in 2025
UK sees 41,472 Channel crossings in 2025, a 13% rise on 2024, challenging Labour's vow to 'smash smuggling gangs'. Explore the data and political fallout.
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41,472 Channel Crossings in 2025, Second Highest on Record
Small boat arrivals in the UK reached 41,472 in 2025, the second highest annual figure ever. The data deals a blow to PM Keir Starmer's pledge to cut crossings and dismantle smuggling networks. Read the full analysis.
Small boat crossings rise 13% in 2025, girl among dead
Home Office data reveals 41,474 people crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025, a 13% rise. Read the full analysis of the figures and the government's new crackdown.
Channel migrant crossings second highest on record in 2025
41,472 migrants crossed the Channel to the UK in 2025, the second highest annual figure. Explore the data, government response, and the ongoing political debate.
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.
Trump's 2026 travel ban targets seven nations
The Trump administration enforces a new travel ban on seven nations, citing security flaws. The move follows a deadly shooting and expands US immigration restrictions. Read the full details.
DNA reveals 15 ancestral links amid rising UK racism
As racist rhetoric escalates in UK politics, a personal DNA test showing links to 15 countries challenges narrow views of belonging. Explore the impact on minorities and the rise of hard-right narratives.
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.
Sheriff Contradicts Trump on Border Security Claims
A Texas sheriff says his remote county remains wide open to illegal crossings, contradicting White House claims of a secure southern border. Read the exclusive report.
Roch Thériault's Ant Hill Kids: A Cult of Brutal Torture
The horrific story of Roch Thériault's Ant Hill Kids cult in Quebec, where followers endured torture, forced surgeries, and murder. Discover the shocking details of one of Canada's most brutal sects.
ICE Plans $100M Recruitment Blitz at NASCAR, Gun Shows
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plots a $100 million 'wartime recruitment' strategy using geofencing at events like NASCAR and on military bases to hire agents for Trump's deportation agenda. Read the full report.
Judge deports activist in retaliation case
A US immigration judge ordered the deportation of activist Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing his political speech. Critics call it a dangerous precedent for free speech and asylum rights.
US Deports Activist Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Retaliation
US deports migrant rights activist Kilmar Abrego Garcia after his release from ICE detention, sparking claims of political retaliation. Read the full story.
36 died in Channel small boat crossings in 2025
At least 36 people, including a child, died trying to cross the English Channel last year. Charities demand safe routes and official records to honour the victims.
New UK Passport Launches with King's Arms & Enhanced Security
The UK's most secure passport ever is now in circulation, featuring King Charles III's coat of arms and new British landscapes. Discover the biggest revamp in 25 years.
Tonga added to Trump's travel ban list, sparking outrage
The US will impose visa restrictions on Tonga from January, citing overstay rates. Pacific leaders condemn the move as unjust and damaging to cultural ties. Read the full story.
Deported rapper flaunts Dubai luxury after early UK prison release
Acclaimed rapper Marnz Malone, deported to Jamaica after serving half an 11-year sentence, is now living lavishly in Dubai. Discover how UK policy changes led to his early release.
Pressure on UK to deport Alaa Abd El-Fattah before deadline
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood faces urgent calls to deport Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah amid fears Cairo will strip his citizenship, leaving the UK unable to act. Read the full story.
Asylum seekers to be housed in new council homes
A new government pilot will fund councils to build or refurbish homes for asylum seekers, aiming to end costly hotel use. The plan faces backlash amid record social housing waiting lists. Read the full details.
Tagging plan for asylum seekers at Sussex camp proposed
Sussex PCC Katy Bourne urges Home Secretary to pilot electronic tagging for male asylum seekers arriving at Crowborough camp, citing crime deterrence. Critics call the plan unlawful.
DOJ pushed prosecution after deportation error
A judge's order reveals US Justice Department officials made a human smuggling case a 'top priority' only after a mistaken deportation. Read the latest on the legal battle.
UK will not strip activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah of citizenship
Government sources confirm the legal bar to revoke the British-Egyptian activist's citizenship has not been met, despite political backlash over past social media posts.
Judge halts end of protected status for South Sudanese migrants
A federal judge has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the US, citing ongoing humanitarian crises. Read the full legal challenge details.
Judge halts end of protected status for South Sudanese
A federal judge in Boston has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, protecting hundreds from deportation to a war-torn nation. Read the full legal and humanitarian implications.
Faith Leaders Brace for Tough Year Supporting Immigrants
Religious leaders across the US are fortifying support for anxious immigrant communities as policies and rhetoric harden. Discover how churches and charities are responding.
American lists four 'rude' words in the UK
An American living in Manchester shares the four English words with very different, often embarrassing, meanings in Britain. Discover the language barriers she faces daily.
Elon Musk's 'Hotness' Comment on Teen's Deportation Sparks Fury
Audrey Morris, 19, facing deportation from Denmark, responds to Elon Musk's viral comment suggesting her looks should grant an exemption. Read her reaction and the online backlash.
Safety fears as migrants housed next to Army families
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp raises urgent safety concerns over plans to house 300 adult male asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness, next to military families. Read the full story.
TikTok Streamer's Assault Case Dismissed After ICE Shooting
A federal judge has thrown out charges against a Los Angeles TikTok creator shot by immigration agents, citing constitutional violations. Discover the details of the controversial case.
Audrey Morris: Teen responds to Elon Musk's 'hotness' comment
A 19-year-old facing deportation from Denmark calls Elon Musk's remarks about her appearance 'crazy'. Read her full reaction and the outcome of her residency case.
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