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Migrants learn to swim after surviving crossing

In the first five months of this year, over 5,000 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach Spain by sea. On the Spanish island of Tenerife, young survivors of one of the deadliest maritime crossings are now receiving swimming l...

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Paris officials criticized for pre-Olympic homeless sweep

As Paris prepares to host the world for the Olympic Games, homeless advocates are accusing city officials of ‘social cleansing’ after tent camps were broken up and undocumented migrants were bussed out of the city in the lead up to the o...

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VP Harris' record on the border focused on Central America

Republicans have tried to claim Vice President Kamala Harris was tasked with security at the U.S. southern border. Harris was never actually named "border czar." President Joe Biden rather gave her the task of leading the U.S. strategy f...

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Anti-migrant sentiment rises in Turkey

Some regions of Turkey are facing a rise in anti-refugee sentiment. The government accuses the opposition of stoking fears, by threatening to deport Syrians. More than 3.5 million Syrian refugees live in Turkey.

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West African coastguards struggle to cope with surge in crossings

West African navies and coastguards are struggling to cope with a surge of people trying to reach Europe by sea. Dozens of people have died this year alone.

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Refugee Olympic Team arrives in France for Paris Games

The Refugee Olympic Team, including athletes, coaches and staff, have all arrived in France and have gathered in the historic town of Bayeux, Normandy for a pre-Games welcome camp. The Refugee Olympic Team is made up of 37 athletes, livi...

France 24

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Trump describes assassination attempt, slams Democrats in RNC speech

Donald Trump accepted the Republican presidential nomination in a long, rambling and highly personal speech that recounted the recent attempt on his life before moving into rhetorical attacks on Joe Biden, China, current U.S. trade polic...

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U.K. hosts European Political Community summit

The European Political Community summit convenes at Blenheim Palace in the U.K. with over 45 capitals represented, focusing on unity amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and migration issues. The gathering provides new U.K. Prime Minister K...

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Migrants, Roma evicted from squats for Paris Olympics

Migrants in Paris have been displaced ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games. An NGO said 12,500 people had been expelled from tent cities and squats in the past year, a 40% rise from the same period two years ago.

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J.D. Vance praises Trump, rails against Biden in fiery RNC speech

U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance delivered a fiery first speech as Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate at the Republican National Convention. Vance heaped praise on Trump, spoke proudly of his Ohio roots and railed against Joe Biden’s poli...

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Libya, Tunisia urge Europe to increase aid to tackle migration crisis

Representatives from 28 African and European countries have met in Libya's capital Tripoli to discuss ways to address irregular migration. In his opening remarks at the Trans-Mediterranean Migration Forum, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Ham...

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Sharp rise in people from West Africa trying to reach Europe

There has been a sharp rise in undocumented West African migrants trying to reach Europe. So far this year, at least 5,000 people have died trying to reach Spain by sea. But despite the dangers, many continue to make the crossing in the ...

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RNC focuses on immigration, border security

The second day of the Republican National Convention was focused on safety in the U.S. with border security and immigration the key topics, but not gun control —- even in the wake of an assassination attempt of Donald Trump.

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North Korean defectors celebrate escape

South Korea is commemorating its first national “Defectors’ Day.” Since the end of the Korean War, more than 34,000 people from North Korea, have made their way south.

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Finland passes law banning migrants crossing from Russia

Finland's parliament has narrowly passed controversial legislation that will allow border guards to turn away migrants trying to cross from Russia. Human rights critics call the move a breach of international laws.

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Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel

At least four people have died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France to Britain, according to the French coastguard. French coastguard says 63 people were rescued and returned to Boulogne-sur-Mer after trying to sail ...

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Finland to vote on turning back migrants coming from Russia

Finland's parliament is set to vote on a bill granting border guards the power to turn back asylum seekers coming from Russia. The government says it is vital to stop arrivals, despite being at odds with Finland's international human rig...

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Rwanda says U.K. migrant deal did not stipulate return of funds

The Rwandan government said a multi-million dollar migrant deal with Britain that was scrapped by the incoming Labour government contained no stipulation about repaying funds. Britain has already paid Kigali £240 million ($307 million) s...

France 24

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Cuban Olympic champ trains to compete in Paris as a refugee

Fernando Dayan Jorge Enriquez, a champion sprint canoeist who fled his native Cuba two years ago, feels sick but still wakes up early to train for the Paris Olympics, where he will compete for a refugee team.

France 24

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Starmer to scrap UK's refugee deportation plan

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will not continue with the previous Conservative government’s policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, in a move welcomed by rights advocates as long overdue.

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New UK PM Starmer confirms end of Rwanda migration plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that he is scrapping a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda as he vowed to deliver on voters' mandate for change.

France 24

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Protests and arrests as anti-Syrian riots rock turkey

Turkey's government is urging for calm after violence against Syrian refugees broke out in the central Meilikgazi region and spread to other areas. Riots erupted after Turkish authorities arrested a Syrian man for allegedy sexually abusi...

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Mulino sworn in as Panama’s new president

Jose Raul Mulino has been sworn in as Panama's president. During his election campaign, Mulino pledged to curb illegal immigration, saying migrants who enter through the Darien Gap will be deported.

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Severe labour shortage in U.k. farming industry

Voters in the UK head to the polls in a general election with immigration as a major issue facing them. Both major parties say they want to bring the number of immigrants down, but many industries say this is affecting them, including UK...

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Changes affect families of overseas students in UK immigration plans

New UK visa rules for student dependents, a key election issue, may force families of international students to reconsider their plans.

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How immigration has become a key UK election issue

Across the United Kingdom, a record number of candidates – more than 4,000 – are campaigning for the July 4 general election. Economic stagnation, a housing crisis, the cost of living, immigration and foreign policy concerns are high on ...

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France's far-right focuses on immigration

In France, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party is leading opinion polls ahead of Sunday's parliamentary elections. Their campaign has centered on immigration with promises to deny migrants social benefits and housing. Opponent...

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South Korea factory fire shows risks for migrant workers

Following a deadly fire in a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer which killed 23 workers, the majority of whom were Chinese, Beijing has called on Seoul to discover the cause of the incident as quickly as possible.

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Germany looks to streamline migrant deportations

Germany is toughening its stance on migration. The government is considering new measures to more easily deport migrants whose asylum application was rejected or who have been convicted of certain crimes. It's a controversial topic in Ge...

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Biden offers citizenship path to undocumented spouses of Americans

President Joe Biden has announced a sweeping effort to provide a path to citizenship to hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the U.S. illegally who are married to US citizens, an election-year move that contrasts sharply with Republica...

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