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UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
September 30, 2026Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
Human rights groups say some 5,000 returnees could face violence, persecution and forced conscription.
September 29, 2026US to revoke visas of short-term visitors seeking asylum
The state department says the number of revocations "remains dynamic" and would be carried out on a rolling basis.
August 25, 2026Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.
August 5, 2026Reform UK proposes military-led operation to stop asylum seekers - Reuters
Reform UK proposes military-led operation to stop asylum seekers Reuters
August 3, 2026Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK.
May 19, 2026US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda
The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".
April 3, 2026Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026UK's Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants - Reuters
UK's Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants Reuters
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UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
The UK government has announced the "one in, one out" agreement with France to send back some migrants who cross the Channel has been scrapped. The pilot scheme allowed the UK to return some small bo
Malaysia begins controversial repatriation of asylum seekers to Myanmar
The repatriation represents a striking shift in Malaysia's attitude towards the refugees The Malaysian government has started repatriating around 5,000 asylum seekers from Myanmar, under a controvers
US to revoke visas of short-term visitors seeking asylum
Federal agents, including members of ICE, patrol the halls of immigration court The Trump administration plans to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who entered the US as short-term visitors and l
Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away
The Afghan women's football team gathered for the first time since Fifa ruled they could represent their country in official matches The changing room is busy with footballers going through their pre
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Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
A high-level people smuggler identified in a BBC investigation has been arrested in Iraqi Kurdistan. A network run by Kardo Jaf, who operates under the alias Kardo Ranya, is believed to have transpor
US dumps 20 rejected asylum seekers in Uganda
Another eight rejected asylum seekers from the United States, all third-country nationals of African origin, have arrived at Entebbe International Airport today, Friday, April 3, 2026, under a US-Ugan
UK’s Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox More than 41,000 asylum seekers arrived on small boats in 2025, the second-highest number on record, according to government data. PHOTO: RE
UK's Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain's populist Reform UK party unveiled "radical" plans on Monday to stop what it called an immigration "invasion", promising to create an agency to deport thousands of