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Germany and UK sign 'first of its kind' defence and migration treaty

UK and Germany signed a historic defence treaty on Thursday, ensuring mutual aid in attacks and targeting migrant smuggling. The pact also strengthens military and economic cooperation.

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Giant mural in France critiques Trump's immigration policies

A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.

Spain

Police detain eight after anti-migrant clashes in southern Spain

Clashes in the town broke out on Saturday night after a 68-year-old man told Spanish media he had been beaten up earlier in the week by three men of North African origin.

USA

ICE agents clash with protesters during raids at farm in California

Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests.

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Europe News

UK and France to unveil 'one in, one out' migrant boat deal

The deal, if agreed, would initially allow up to 50 small boat arrivals to be returned to France weekly.

Art

France's new Lady Liberty artwork goes viral and divides opinions

A new mural of Lady Liberty has gone viral, with mixed reactions in the US. This follows calls from a member of the European Parliament earlier this year for the Statue of Liberty to be returned to France... As well as a project to create a new Statue of Liberty - as a man.

Greece

Greece suspends asylum claims for migrants coming from Africa by sea

Greece continues to be a key entry point to the EU for people escaping conflict and hardship in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Europe News

Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union

Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.

Tech News

What to know about ICEBlock, an app that tracks US immigration agents

“I really just wanted to do something to help fight back,” the app’s developer said.

Europe News

Dutch lawmakers pass controversial bills tightening asylum rules

A last-minute amendment that criminalises helping undocumented migrants sparked backlash, prompting the Christian Democrats to pull their support.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which EU country returns the most irregular immigrants?

A Portuguese politician suggested that the number of irregular migrants sent back by Lisbon is among the lowest in the EU. But is this true?

Greece

Greece to deploy navy ships off Libya to curb irregular migration

Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period.

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Watch: Police use flash bangs and tear gas at LA 'No Kings' protest

Police in Los Angeles clashed with demonstrators over the weekend, hours ahead of an expected curfew, during nationwide protests against President Donald Trump.

Brussels, My Love?

EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

On the week the EU marks 40 years of free movement under the Schengen Area, EU ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss migration. This week’s episode of “Brussels, My Love?” looks at how more and more EU member states are moving away from the idea of a united EU front on migration and asylum.

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Demonstrators rally across US against ICE and Trump’s military orders

Protests against immigration enforcement and President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard and Marines in Los Angeles have spread across the United States this week.

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Demonstrations over deportation raids grow across US cities

Protests sparked by immigration raids in Los Angeles, leading President Donald Trump to deploy National Guard troops, have rapidly spread to cities across the United States.

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Tensions boil over in California as immigration raids spark unrest

More than 1,000 protesters clashed with National Guard troops in Los Angeles on Sunday as tensions rose following sweeping immigration raids across California.

USA

Trump's travel ban on citizens from 12 countries takes effect

Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan included in a full-country ban as citizens from seven other countries partially restricted from entering the US.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which country in Europe grants the most citizenships?

As Italians take to the ballot box to vote in the country's citizenship referendum, EuroVerify takes a look at claims that Rome grants the most citizenship applications in Europe every year.

USA

Trump orders National Guard to control LA immigration 'riots'

Claiming that state officials “cannot perform their duties,” US President Donald Trump dispatched the National Guard to control Los Angeles' immigration “insurgencies”.