Two charged in smear plot against Monaco prince's entourage
The parents of a French schoolgirl whose gruesome murder has shocked the country have urged right-wing politicians to stop exploiting her death for political ends.Published: 24 October 2022 08:35 CEST A 24-year-old woman from Algeria with a history of psychiatric disorders has been charged with the rape and murder last week of the 12-year-old girl, identified only as Lola.
Don't exploit her, parents of murdered girl tell French politicians
A 24-year-old woman from Algeria with a history of psychiatric disorders has been charged with the rape and murder last week of the 12-year-old girl, identified only as Lola.
Parents of slain girl beg French politicians not to exploit their daughter's death
Issued on: 22/10/2022 - 17:31 Locals lay flowers as they gather for a commemorative event for 12-year-old girl Lola, who was raped and murdered one week prior, in Fouquereuil, northern France, the home town of the victim's father, on October 21, 2022.
Home Office minister heckled by victims of Windrush scandal
A Home Office minister was heckled by people caught up the Windrush scandal during a heated meeting in Westminster called to draw attention to the slow progress in assisting those affected by the department's mistakes.Simon Murray said it was painful to hear accounts from people describing their difficulties receiving documentation and compensation, five years after the government first apologised.
Sunak's stop the boats' plans receive far-right backing in Europe
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Rishi Sunak's plans to permanently bar asylum seekers who arrive in the UK on unauthorised small boats have been winning praise from the far right in Europe.
UK hasn't sent ANY migrants back to France since new policy, figures show
BRITAIN has not deported any migrants back to France under the post-Brexit policy, figures from the Home Office reveal.Fresh rules were introduced last January, and between then and this September 70,000 migrants crossed the Channel in tiny boats.The new policy states that asylum seekers can be declared "inadmissible" if they have travelled through a safe third country such as France where they could have applied for asylum.
Rare Rishi Sunak appearance rides wave of rightwing cheers | John Crace
He lives!He breathes!For the last couple of months Rishi Sunak has barely been seen.It's as if he's been held hostage by Tory party apparatchiks and only allowed out for half an hour once a week to take prime minister's questions in the Commons.To make sure the damage he can do is strictly limited.His goal no longer to reinvigorate his party but to manage its decline.
Tory MP puts Sunak on notice' over illegal migration
A Tory MP has said he is putting Rishi Sunak on notice after accusing his own party of failing to get a grip on illegal migration.Lee Anderson, a former Labour councillor who defected to the Conservatives before getting elected in Ashfield in 2019, used a piece in the Mail on Sunday to warn his party leadership that it was losing control on illegal immigration and was making a mockery of Brexit.
Macron looks to crack down on illegal immigration with new law
In this screenshot taken on October 26, 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the TV show "L'evenement". Ludovic Marin, AFP French President Emmanuel Macron is set to make a second attempt at increasing expulsions of illegal immigrants under fierce pressure from his far-right opponents.
Home Office tried to 'sanitise' staff education module on colonialism
Civil servants have attempted to "sanitise" a Home Office teaching module on race, empire and colonialism, according to those involved in devising a mandatory course on British history for the department's 36,000 employees.
Illegal migrants reportedly escaping NYC to California could be eligible for numerous free benefits
Four illegal migrants who were arrested for attacking NYPD officers have fled to California, a sanctuary state
California law restricts state officers from assisting ICE in deporting migrants and provides numerous taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal immigrants [ more ]
Lindsey Graham Tells Biden, 'Get Your Ass Outta the White House and Go to the Border!'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called on President Joe Biden to visit the southern border during an appearance on Fox News in so many words.Republicans have repeatedly called on Biden to visit the U.S. border with Mexico, which scores of migrants have streamed across.According to an upcoming book about the Biden administration, the president has been furious about the border situation and sometimes dropped f-bombs when discussing the matter with staff.
Channel crossings to the UK exceed 40,000 for the year
More than 40,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel to the UK so far this year, Government figures have shown.Some 972 people were detected on Saturday, November 12, in 22 boats, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said, taking the provisional total for the year to 40,885.In 2021, there were 28,561 recorded.
4 EU members say they can't take so many migrant arrivals
Four Mediterranean European Union nations have issued a joint statement on a dispute over a deal for Europe to jointly help asylum-seekers.In their statement Saturday, Italy, Greece, Malta and Cyprus repeated their positions that they cannot subscribe to the notion that countries of first entry are the only possible European landing spots for illegal immigrants.
Minister declares Hotel Britain' must end to deter asylum shopping'
The immigration minister has declared Hotel Britain must end in a bid to disincentivise asylum shopping, with migrants set to be housed in simple, functional spaces as opposed to luxury rooms.Robert Jenrick has insisted a move towards more basic accommodation is necessary to remove a pull factor for those making their way to the UK in small boats, as he insisted Britain will be compassionate but not naive.
Rob Manfred: Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas isn't imminent or guaranteed
The Las Vegas Athletics?Not so fast.After MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Sirius XM Radio that a long-sought new ballpark in Oakland "doesn't look like it's going to happen," he told The Times that the A's moving to Las Vegas is neither imminent nor guaranteed."They have two options available," Manfred said before Game 2 of the World Series Saturday.
Rishi Sunak says as PM he would cap number of refugees UK accepts
Rishi Sunak, who is battling with Liz Truss to win the backing of the Conservative grassroots in his attempt to replace Boris Johnson, has announced plans for an annual cap on the number of refugees the UK accepts.