The Trump administration's new 'Opening Fire' directive signals a drastic shift in US asylum policy, aiming to deter migrants through aggressive rhetoric and enforcement. Explore the human cost and legal implications.
A new report finds the UK's mandatory eVisa system is causing high stress, technical failures, and exclusion for migrants. Learn the risks of a digital-only ID.
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
The landmark trial of 24 aid workers accused of helping migrants enter Greece is set to begin in Lesbos. Follow the case that raises critical questions about humanitarian aid and border security.
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
Madjid Belabes sentenced to nearly 11 years for running criminal network that smuggled migrants to France using taxi drivers. Read the full investigation details.
French government authorises interventions to stop small boats before passengers board. Refugee groups threaten legal action over safety concerns. Read the latest developments.
French maritime police gain new powers to intercept suspected migrant taxi boats in Channel waters as crossings hit 2025 high. Read the latest developments.
Acclaimed author Tessa Hadley shares her reading journey from childhood favourites to discovering Anita Brookner and Tolstoy's timeless wisdom. Discover her literary influences.
A humanitarian worker stands trial in Greece for people smuggling charges while rescuing migrants. Explore the case that questions aid work boundaries. Read the full investigation.
Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Guardian Australia invites readers to nominate their favourite Australian children's picture book for a major poll. Share your beloved childhood stories today!
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against scapegoating migrants for economic problems. True leadership requires tackling systemic inequality for all residents.
NHS faces workforce crisis as overseas-trained doctors leave UK in record numbers, with anti-migrant rhetoric blamed for 26% rise in departures. Read the full analysis.
The UK government unveils its most sweeping immigration reforms in decades, doubling settlement wait times and overhauling asylum rules. Discover how these changes will affect millions.
Two million legal migrants face a decade-long wait for settled status under new UK government proposals. Discover the impact on health workers and benefit rules.
Cambridge study finds 51% of UK novelists believe AI could replace their work, with many reporting income decline due to unauthorised AI training.
Defence Secretary John Healey issues a direct warning after a Russian spy ship is spotted off Scotland. Plus, a potential secret US-Russia Ukraine peace plan and the AI threat to authors.
A University of Cambridge survey reveals 51% of British novelists fear complete replacement by AI, with 85% anticipating income decline. Discover the impact on creative industries.
A decade after Europe's migrant crisis began, tougher border policies are forcing migrants onto dangerous routes and empowering smuggling networks. Explore the consequences.
British photographer Steve Pyke captures Ireland's literary giants in intimate portraits. Discover the stories behind Seamus Heaney, Edna O'Brien and contemporary voices in this unique collection.
The Kingdom of Eswatini has acknowledged receiving over $5 million from the United States to accept deportees under a controversial Trump-era programme. Discover the full story.
Around 2,000 protesters marched in Crowborough opposing plans to house 600 male asylum seekers in a former army camp. Residents voice safety and NHS concerns.
An investigation reveals the harsh reality for UK food delivery riders: low pay, exhaustion, and harassment. Migrant workers speak out against conditions they describe as a new form of modern slavery.
Author Bill Bryson reveals his writing rituals, pet peeves and surprising hidden talent in a candid interview about his revised classic A Short History of Nearly Everything.
Exclusive logs reveal dramatic rescue of 49 migrants from sinking dinghy in English Channel. New details show children among those rescued in one of last year's largest operations.
The UK's 'one in, one out' immigration scheme sees over 100 migrants returned to France. Read the latest on this controversial policy and its implications.
In a rare political statement, US Catholic bishops have condemned the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, citing a 'climate of fear'. Read the full story and its implications.
As Chancellor Merz sparks controversy with 'cityscape' remarks, rapper Haftbefehl's Netflix documentary tops charts, highlighting Germany's cultural contradictions. Explore the tension between migrant art and political rhetoric.