Belfast riots: residents fear for their lives
Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman covers the anti-immigrant riots in Belfast, where residents like Stella and Sumayah faced terror as their street was attacked.
Category : Immigration
Up to 90% of Ireland's asylum seekers may have entered via NI
Irish government data suggests up to 90% of asylum seekers in Ireland may have entered via the Northern Ireland land border, exploiting the common travel area.
Australia Makes Refugee Sponsorship Program Permanent
Australia's Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Program, a pilot resettling refugees with community support, has been made permanent, benefiting refugees like Venezuelan couple Luisana and Ana.
Belfast Riots: Residents Fear for Lives Amid Violence
Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman details anti-immigrant rioting in Belfast, where residents like two Ugandan care workers faced terrifying attacks.
Nigerian lottery winner finally gets Italian residency permit
Imagbe Ehizomwengie, who won €500,000 on a scratchcard but couldn't claim it due to undocumented status, has been granted a residency permit by an Italian court.
China claims 'spy turtles' and 'spy fish' monitor waters
China's ministry of state security alleges foreign agencies deploy marine animals with sensors to collect sensitive data, warning of an 'invisible secret war' in its waters.
Women at New Jersey ICE Facility Join Hunger Strike
Nearly 40 women detained at Delaney Hall in Newark join a hunger and labor strike, demanding release for minors, mothers, and improved conditions amid retaliation claims.
UN Blacklists Israel for Sexual Violence; Accountability Urged
The UN has added Israel to its list of states credibly suspected of conflict-related sexual violence. Janine di Giovanni calls for accountability and sanctions.
Eltham curry house retains licence after illegal worker found
Café Raj in Eltham can keep its premises licence after immigration officers found an illegal worker. The council added conditions instead of revoking it.
FCA Staff Raised Privacy Concerns in Palantir Trial
Employees at the UK Financial Conduct Authority expressed worries about handling of personal data during a trial of Palantir's software, raising compliance issues.
Activist recounts torture by Israeli forces after aid mission
Hasnain Jafer describes being shot, captured, and tortured by Israeli forces during a humanitarian mission to deliver aid to Gaza. He reflects on the trauma and success of the flotilla.
Reform MPs Face Questions Over Belfast Suspect's UK Entry
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman and immigration minister Robert Jenrick, now Reform UK MPs, face scrutiny after Hadi Alodid entered the UK in 2023 while they held office.
Rapist mistakenly freed from UK prison flees to Bosnia
Bernadin Dedic, 48, was accidentally released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs in February after a court error. He fled to Bosnia on the Eurostar and was convicted in his absence on nine counts.
Immigration staff wore England flags on uniforms, report says
A new report from Independent Monitoring Boards reveals that staff at a UK immigration centre wore England flags on uniforms, raising concerns of bias. The report also highlights child detention and prison issues.
Bondi terror suspect faces 19 new charges
Naveed Akram, accused of killing 15 at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, faces 19 additional charges including shooting with intent to murder.
Belfast Stabbing Suspect: Hadi Alodid's UK Route Raises Concerns
After a stabbing attack in Belfast, questions arise about suspect Hadi Alodid's immigration status and the Common Travel Area loophole used to enter the UK via Ireland.
Home Office Tells Children as Young as Five to Leave UK
Children of care workers, who arrived legally before rule changes, receive Home Office letters telling them to leave the UK, even if their parents can stay.
Questions Rise Over Pregnant Minors in Texas Facility
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter raises concerns about treatment of pregnant unaccompanied minors at San Benito facility, including medical care and whereabouts of infants.
Brexit Barriers Shut UK Actors Out of EU Jobs
Brexit has created significant barriers for UK actors seeking work in the EU, with visa rules, paperwork, and costs leading to lost opportunities and a shift toward EU talent.
EU Leaders Condemn Israel's Lebanon Incursion
France calls for UN Security Council meeting after Israeli forces capture medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, escalating conflict with Hezbollah.
Iraqi Teen Killed for Refusing Forced Marriage
A 15-year-old Iraqi girl was murdered by her family for refusing to marry her cousin. Her relative describes the horror and fears for other women.
Record Prison Release Deaths in England and Wales
A Guardian investigation reveals a record 77 deaths within two weeks of prison release in 2025, with homelessness as a primary driver. Experts call for urgent housing support.
Indian Care Worker Wins £28,844 in Landmark UK Case
An Indian care worker was awarded nearly £30,000 after his UK employer failed to give him any work for a year, in a landmark employment tribunal case.
White House 'Aliens' Website Targets Migrants
The White House launched a website tracking 'aliens,' but it targets migrants arrested by ICE, not extraterrestrials. Critics decry dehumanizing language.
Woman Deported After Horrific ICE Detention
Ana María, 23, endured humiliating conditions in ICE detention for months, including shackling and mockery, leading her to request deportation back to South America.
Dad Denied Flight Home Despite Living in UK for 39 Years
Kyle Harris, a US-born UK resident for 39 years, was blocked from boarding a Jet2 flight home due to new ETA rules requiring a British passport.
US Extends Deportation Protections for Lebanese
The Trump administration extended TPS for about 11,000 Lebanese people for six months after missing a deadline, allowing them to stay and work in the US amid ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
Trump's Green Card Rules Spark Fear Among Immigrants
A new USCIS memo requiring many foreigners to leave the US for green card processing causes confusion and anxiety, threatening careers, homes, and marriages.
NJ Campus Raid: Police and ICE Arrest 17 at Delaney Hall
A joint operation by local police and ICE at Delaney Hall in New Jersey led to 17 arrests, sparking debate over immigration enforcement on college campuses.
Court: UK Unlawful Forcing Torture Survivors to Share Rooms
High court rules UK government acted unlawfully by forcing torture survivors to share rooms, impacting plans to house asylum seekers in barracks.
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