French police fired tear gas at a group attempting to cross the English Channel overnight. The incident comes as over 40,000 people have made the journey in 2025. Read the latest on the migration crisis.
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
A Norfolk pier becomes a stage for thousands of dark-bellied Brent geese, a vital winter ritual. Discover the spectacle and why these migratory birds matter.
A decade after the 2015 refugee crisis, Europe's hardened borders fuel a political economy of fear, enriching security firms and empowering the far-right. The future is in our hands.
The UK's net migration is predicted to rise to around 300,000 by the decade's end, says government adviser Prof Brian Bell. Explore the data and political implications.
MetroTalk readers clash over whether politicians must prioritise fixing Britain's public transport to reduce car dependency, labelled a society with 'lethal weapons'. Plus, views on doctor strikes and immigration.
Gunmen open fire at unlicensed bar near Pretoria, killing 11 and injuring 14. Police hunt for three suspects as motive remains unclear. Read the latest on this tragedy.
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for attempting to smuggle endangered jewelled geckos out of New Zealand in an undercover sting operation. Read the full story.
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
A Kentish Town off-licence owner faces losing his premises licence after police found illegal tobacco hidden in a lollipop holder and staff sold alcohol to a minor. Read the full investigation details.
A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.
Rebwar Hamad, convicted of terrorism in Italy, sentenced to over two years for entering the UK illegally on a small boat. Read the full details of the case and the CPS response.
A new analysis exposes critical gaps in UK migration statistics, hindering debate on human rights laws and asylum policy. Discover the key findings and political reactions.
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
A major study reveals strict border controls are increasing demand for smugglers and raising their prices, undermining government efforts to 'break the business model'. Read the full analysis.
Salvador Plasencia sentenced for illegally distributing ketamine to the late Friends star in the weeks before his death. Read the full court details and family impact statements.
A new cartoon by Ben Jennings critiques the hard-right's inflammatory language on migration, highlighting its divisive impact on UK political discourse. See the powerful visual commentary.
UK net migration falls dramatically from 649,000 to 204,000. Explore the real reasons behind this plunge and why Labour struggles to address this polarising issue effectively.
Exclusive investigation reveals unlicensed weight-loss drugs being sold by companies with glowing Trustpilot reviews. Experts warn of serious health risks and call for urgent online regulation.
Australia's major political parties face migration policy hypocrisy as internal conflicts undermine public positions. Discover the truth behind political posturing.
Metropolitan Police and Hounslow Council seize 10 illegal electric vehicles, including an e-bike modified to reach 60mph. The crackdown highlights growing safety concerns.
Swiss photographers capture heartbreaking stories of families worldwide forced from homes by climate change. Discover the human face of environmental crisis.
Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.
Munduruku women in the Brazilian Amazon face miscarriages and infertility due to mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.
Indigenous Munduruku women in Brazil face miscarriages and neurological damage from mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining. Discover their fight for survival.