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UK Considers Using Navy to Intercept Channel Migrant Boats

Exclusive: The UK government is considering a radical new policy that would see the Royal Navy take command of operations to intercept and turn back migrant boats in the English Channel, a move sparking fierce debate over legality and morality.

Second migrant deported to France under UK deal

An Eritrean national becomes the second person removed to France under the UK's new returns agreement, amid mounting legal challenges and political debate over the policy's efficacy and humanity.

US Judge Orders Activist Deported Despite Valid Green Card

A US immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Palestinian-American activist Mahmoud Khalil, ruling his political activism constitutes 'terrorist support' despite his legal permanent residency. The controversial case raises serious concerns about f

Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast

A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.

Historic Portsmouth Sea Fort Becomes Migrant Hotel

The historic HMS Haslemere sea fort in Portsmouth Harbour is set to become a floating migrant accommodation centre, housing 500 asylum seekers as the government grapples with record Channel crossings and a £8M daily hotel bill.

French Lawyers Block UK's Rwanda Migrant Flight Deal

A crucial migrant flight from the UK to Rwanda has been halted after French lawyers successfully blocked the deal. The legal challenge raises major questions about the future of the government's flagship asylum policy and its agreement with France.

Illegal migrant charged with beheading Dallas motel manager

A Dallas motel manager was found decapitated in a brutal murder, with an illegal migrant from El Salvador now charged with capital murder. The shocking crime has ignited a fierce debate on immigration and border security.

Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children

Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.

Activist Sobs in Court Over Crayfish Theft Charges

An animal rights activist broke down in tears at Brighton Magistrates' Court after being accused of stealing a live crayfish from a tank at a high-end seafood restaurant and releasing it into the harbour. The dramatic courtroom scene unfolded as the 21-ye

70 Migrants Dead in English Channel Boat Tragedy

In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.

Switzerland's Peace Shattered by Migrant Teen's Death

The fatal police chase of a 15-year-old migrant on an e-scooter has transformed Switzerland's tranquil city of Lausanne into a cauldron of violence, exposing deep-seated tensions over immigration and policing.

UK Asylum Protests: Residents Vow 'Weeks of Demos'

Furious protests have ignited across the UK as local communities vow sustained action against government plans to house asylum seekers in hotels and former military bases. This in-depth report covers the growing civil unrest and the political firestorm ov

Court Blocks Asylum Seeker Eviction from Epping Hotel

In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.

Migrant in free hotel steals £1k designer jacket

A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.

UK Migrant Hotel Protests Erupt Into Clashes With Police

Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.

Vegan Activist Tash Peterson Banned from UK for Five Years

Controversial Australian vegan activist Tash Peterson has been refused entry to the UK and banned for five years following a heated confrontation with Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport. The Home Office revoked her visa upon arrival, citing her his

Migrant guilty of groping spree on taxpayer-funded stay

A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.

Vegan activist fights bank over frozen £14K

A vegan campaigner fights to recover £14,000 frozen by her bank, which suspected the funds were linked to 'extremism'—despite her claims they were for legal activism.

Vegan activist's GoFundMe sparks backlash

Infamous vegan activist Tash Peterson faces backlash after launching a GoFundMe to fund her protests, with critics accusing her of exploiting animal rights for personal gain.

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