Germany's cabinet approved a bill to use AI in processing asylum, visa, and residence permit applications, aiming to speed up procedures. The legislation, which still needs parliamentary approval, has drawn criticism from human rights groups concerned about privacy, algorithmic bias, and discrimination risks.
Senator Rand Paul threatens Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress over his Fifth Amendment invocation regarding COVID-19 origins. Concurrently, the Trump administration implements new asylum rules, making the process more restrictive, and moves to end Medicare drug subsidies early, potentially increasing costs for millions of beneficiaries.
Madias Ngake, a Cameroonian-born weightlifter now representing England, wins 86kg silver at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, 14 years after fleeing persecution for her sexuality in Cameroon following the London 2012 Olympics.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Lorenzo “Enzo” Thompson, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Nashville International Airport for allegedly overstaying his six-month visa from Jamaica. His colleagues and union dispute the framing, stating he has an active asylum application and work authorization.
Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
The High Court heard arguments regarding the Home Office's decision to house up to 540 asylum seekers at Crowborough Training Camp in East Sussex. Community group Crowborough Shield claims the Home Office acted without openness and wrongly invoked emergency planning powers, a claim the Home Office disputes.
Spain secured their first FIFA World Cup title since 2010 by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. Argentina played with 10 men after Enzo Fernández was sent off, while a controversial half-time show and a post-game incident involving Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino also occurred.
Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
An asylum seeker staying at the Bell hotel in Epping, Essex, was arrested in July 2025 for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The incident led to violent protests by local residents and far-right groups, as well as counter-protests, drawing attention from Elon Musk.
Nikita Zvezdov, a Russian conscript, fled the military after experiencing abuse and forced contract signing, seeking asylum in Germany. His application was rejected under the Dublin rule, but he gained church asylum, delaying deportation to Croatia, while human rights groups highlight the slim chances for Russian deserters.
Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who fled China in 2019 and sought asylum in the US, was arrested by ICE in Pennsylvania while working as an Amazon courier. His detention raises fears of deportation to China, where he could face persecution for his activism, with his immigration hearing set for July 27.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, as part of an "one in one out" asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
A High Court judge has ruled the Home Secretary's decision to reduce protections for potential trafficking victims, to facilitate the 'one in one out' asylum returns deal with France, was unlawful. The ruling impacts asylum seekers arriving by small boat.
The UK's Immigration and Asylum Bill proposes migrants repay up to £10,000 for accommodation and subsistence support during asylum processing. Critics argue this punitive measure will push vulnerable individuals into debt and exploitative work, while the government states it reflects responsibility.
An asylum seeker brought to the UK via the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme has spoken out, calling it unjust that his legal entry depended on another asylum seeker's deportation to France. The scheme allows one asylum seeker to enter the UK legally for each one deported.
A town in the UK, Epping, became a focal point for far-right activism and xenophobia in 2025 after a hotel was repurposed to house asylum seekers. Protests, fueled by a sexual assault case involving an asylum seeker, escalated into violence and widespread unrest, impacting residents and asylum seekers alike.
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration unlawfully shares confidential personal information of Iranian asylum seekers with Iran, potentially exposing them to persecution, torture, and death upon deportation.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting them at grave risk. Lawyers claim information from asylum applications, including personal details and reasons for fear, was disclosed.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting applicants at grave risk of persecution upon return. The suit claims information from asylum applications, including identifying details and political opinions, was disclosed.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges the Trump administration shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering lives. The suit claims U.S. agencies met with Iranian officials, using Pakistan as an intermediary, to share details on asylum claims, including those related to religious conversion, sexuality, and participation in protests.
A lawsuit filed in Washington D.C. alleges that Trump administration immigration agencies shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially endangering individuals fleeing persecution. The suit claims this practice violates national regulations and seeks to halt future disclosures.
A report by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration found that around 85% of asylum grants issued by the UK Home Office lacked sufficient evidence and were likely incorrect. The inspection reviewed 47 asylum approvals, with 37 found to be based on insufficient evidence. The Home Office disputes the findings, citing a larger sample size where 94% of decisions were deemed correct.
The UK government expressed shock over a report that a convicted people smuggler, once dubbed "the godfather" of Calais migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire. The man, who reportedly changed his name and was working illegally while claiming asylum, received a five-year sentence in France for smuggling. This case, alongside another involving a Rochdale grooming gang leader who cannot be deported due to a legal loophole, has raised questions about the UK's immigration and deportation systems.
Downing Street expressed shock over reports that a convicted people smuggler, sentenced in France, is living in Leicestershire, UK, and working illegally while claiming asylum. This case, alongside a Rochdale grooming gang leader who cannot be deported, highlights concerns about the UK's immigration system and the deportation of foreign criminals.
