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Four in five UK asylum grants ‘likely incorrect’ – watchdog

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A report by independent immigration inspector John Tuckett suggests that officials “prioritize quantity over quality”. Around four in five asylum grants issued by the British...

Peters renews key criticisms of NZ-India FTA as deal passes first reading

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Legislation to implement the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement has passed its first reading in Parliament, with Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay describing it...

Brutal killing of French teen by ‘migrant gang’ sparks national outrage

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Five suspects were tracked down after filming the attack that left the victim fighting for his life for days. The brutal beating to death of...

Community Refugee Sponsorship Programme made permanent

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New Zealand will make its Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship (CORS) programme a permanent part of the country's refugee resettlement system from 1 July 2026,...

Austrian activist Martin Sellner refused by 120 banks for opposing mass migration

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Austrian anti-immigration activist Martin Sellner says more than 120 banks have refused or closed his accounts, despite him never being charged with a crime. After...

France deploys new beach units as crackdown on Channel migrant crossings intensifies

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France has launched two specialist enforcement units along its northern coastline as part of a strengthened UK-France strategy to curb illegal Channel crossings and...

Stanford slams MBIE over $31m immigration IT failure

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Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has accused officials at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) of deliberately withholding information, misleading ministers and using "creative...

Swiss voters narrowly reject population cap as migration debate deepens

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Switzerland has narrowly rejected a Swiss People's Party (SVP) proposal to cap its population at 10 million. The measure was defeated by 54.8% to 45.2%...

Migrant surge doubles demand for English language support in schools

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A record 90,770 students across 1,754 New Zealand schools are receiving English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) funding in 2026, more than double...

Anti-migration rallies sweep Rome (Video)

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The protests come as a petition for stricter controls cleared the threshold for submission to parliament and the EU Migration Pact took effect. Thousands of...

US launches global crackdown on ‘birth tourism’

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The State Department says operators use visa fraud to secure US citizenship for foreign-born children. The US State Department has announced a global crackdown on...

Rival protesters clash in Glasgow amid migration tensions (Video)

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The demonstrations took place in Scotland following a stabbing attack allegedly involving a Sudanese asylum seeker. Anti-immigration and anti-racism protesters scuffled with police during rival...

Judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee

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The White House has said the surcharge was meant to curb abuse of the programme and protect American jobs. A US federal judge has struck...

Anti-immigration riots rage in Belfast after stabbing attack (VIdeo)

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The unrest erupted after a Sudanese asylum seeker allegedly attempted to behead a man in the street. Vehicles set on fire by protesters in Belfast,...

Iranian fans shut out of World Cup

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Tehran says organisers revoked its allocation of match tickets for supporters just days before the tournament. The US and World Cup organizers have withdrawn Iran’s...

Horror in Belfast: Man charged after alleged attempted beheading

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A man has been charged with attempted murder following a horrifying knife attack in north Belfast that has sparked widespread outrage and renewed tensions...

Hegseth targets European immigration policies in D-Day address

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used a speech marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy to criticise European governments over migration, warning that...

‘The game is over’: Hickey says NZ’s property boom is finished

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Economic commentator Bernard Hickey says New Zealand's long-standing reliance on rising house prices as a driver of wealth and economic growth has reached a...

The EU’s ‘strictest-ever migration law’ won’t change anything

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Politicians promise immigration control while the economic and demographic forces driving migration remain firmly in place. The European Union’s new migration rules, agreed upon in...

Why are Americans fleeing their homeland?

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A growing number of people are leaving the US – and they’re not just 'scared of Trump'. For the first time in at least 50...

Asylum seekers living it up at historic UK hotel (Video)

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Taxpayer-funded luxury accommodations for migrants have faced scrutiny and protests. Britain’s use of hotels to accommodate asylum seekers has come under renewed criticism after migrants...

NZ bans three Israeli settlers

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New Zealand has imposed travel bans on three Israeli settlers accused of involvement in violence and the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied...

New graduate work visa announced as immigration rules expanded

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A new six-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa and expanding eligibility has been introduced for the Post Study Work Visa in a move aimed at...

‘Child migrants’ arriving in UK revealed to be adults – Sun

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The recent case in Kent highlights a growing trend of asylum seekers lying about their age. Ten of the 19 migrants slated to be placed...

Tear gas deployed as ICE agents clash with protesters (Video)

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A US senator says he was pepper-sprayed during a rally held in support of detainees in New Jersey. US federal agents have used tear gas...

English language rules for mid-skilled migrant workers extended

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The Government is expanding minimum English language requirements for migrant workers applying under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), with the new rules set...

Italian deputy PM wants to swap migrants for children

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Fixing the acute demographic crisis would lessen the country’s dependence on a foreign workforce, Italian Deputy PM Antonio Tajani believes. Italians should focus on having...

RCR urges public action ahead of India FTA submission deadline

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Media outlet Reality Check Radio (RCR) is urging New Zealanders to lodge submissions before tonight’s 11.59pm deadline on the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade...

Massive crowds gather in London for anti-immigration march (Video)

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has blocked foreign speakers from entering the country ahead of the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally. Large crowds have descended upon...

Remigration New Zealand says police raids targeted activists

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Immigration activist group Remigration New Zealand says its members were targeted in a nationwide police operation involving armed officers, arrests and the seizure of...

Dutch protesters set asylum shelter on fire (Video)

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Residents of Loosdrecht have been holding rallies against the arrival of asylum seekers. Anti-immigration protesters set an emergency refugee shelter on fire in the Dutch...

English Channel crossings top 200,000 since 2018

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More than 200,000 illegal migrants have now crossed the English Channel in small boats since the crisis emerged in 2018, according to new Home...

Hundreds cross Channel hours after fatal migrant boat incident

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More than 400 illegal migrants crossed the English Channel on Sunday, only hours after two women died when an overcrowded boat ran into trouble...

ACT unveils immigration overhaul with tougher deportation and welfare rules

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The ACT Party has announced a major immigration policy package aimed at tightening enforcement, strengthening visa requirements, and ensuring migrants contribute more directly to...

National accused of ‘misleading’ public over India FTA immigration rules

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The National Party is facing accusations of lying to New Zealanders over the immigration provisions contained within the newly signed India Free Trade Agreement,...

Uganda arrests 200 foreigners in massive migration crackdown

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Raids in Adjumani and Kampala have targeted alleged cybercrime and human trafficking with suspects from over a dozen countries. At least 231 illegal immigrants have...

Kiwis urged to take action and oppose NZ–India FTA

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Opposition to the proposed New Zealand–India free trade agreement is intensifying, with critics urging the public to take action ahead of its expected progression...

NZ-India FTA slammed as ‘sell-out’ after claims of Kiwi job losses and migration surge to NZ

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Criticism of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has intensified after comments made by India’s Trade and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Trade Minister...

US denying green cards over ‘anti-Semitic’ claims

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Taking part in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel online can reportedly be seen as disqualifying factors. US green card applicants could be rejected for criticizing...

Peters blasts BusinessNZ for backing India trade deal

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NZ First leader Winston Peters has criticised BusinessNZ after it publicly backed the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, accusing the organisation of endorsing...

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