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UK unlawfully detained migrants on Diego Garcia, judge finds
Sri Lankan Tamil migrants were held in a camp on the Indian Ocean island, which is the site of a secretive UK-US military base.BBC News - 55m -
Judge finds UK unlawfully detained Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia
Government could face a huge bill for damages after keeping more than 60 asylum seekers in ‘hellish’ conditions. Dozens of asylum seekers stranded on one of the most remote islands in the world in ...The Guardian - 9h -
3 dogs kill their owner and injure a bystander at a San Diego park
Three dogs attacked their owner at a San Diego park Friday, killing the man and injuring another person, according to authorities and the Humane Society.NBC News - 20h -
UK fighter unlawfully killed in Ukraine, coroner finds
A coroner rejects claims former soldier Daniel Burke of Manchester was accidentally shot by his comrade.BBC News - 3d -
Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.The New York Times - 3d -
San Diego County's sanctuary city status expanded in new ordinance
A new San Diego County ordinance expands its status as a sanctuary county and further limits communication with ICEThe Hill - 4d -
Greece launches emergency inquiry into the alleged assault of an Egyptian minor at a migrant camp
A Supreme Court prosecutor in Greece has launched an emergency inquiry into the alleged beating and sexual assault of a 16-year-old Egyptian boy at a camp for migrants outside AthensABC News - 4d -
San Diego trades draft picks, hints at DP signing
MLS expansion side San Diego FC traded draft picks Hosei Kijima and Thiago Andrade to free up funds for a starting center back and potential Designated Player signing ahead of their 2025 debut.ESPN - 4d -
American is freed after being detained for seven months in Syria
American is freed after being detained for seven months in SyriaABC News - 4d -
With rise in border migrant deaths, forensic volunteers and students work to identify remains
Operation Identification (Operation ID) uses volunteers and students to help do forensic work as border counties see a rise in migrant deaths in areas "that have never experienced this before."NBC News - 5d -
Source: Jays, Garcia agree to 2-year, $15M deal
Free agent Yimi Garcia, who was traded by the Blue Jays to the Mariners in July, has agreed to return to Toronto on a two-year, $15 million deal, a source told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump
The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.The New York Times - 5d -
Syrian families' 'unbearable' wait to know fate of detained relatives
Thousands of prisoners under Assad have been released - families are searching for relatives among them.BBC News - 5d -
Arrests Made in 2021 Crash That Killed Over 50 Migrants
U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said the arrests were linked to a human trafficking ring and a deadly 2021 traffic accident.The New York Times - 5d -
Mayor Adams’s Stance on Migrants Has Evolved, in Trump’s Direction
Mayor Eric Adams has become more outspoken about his desire to detain “dangerous” immigrants, a view more closely aligned with President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 6d -
Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US
Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Column: Damien High's Nate Garcia is latest 7-foot basketball star in Southland
It was a big moment when coach Mike Leduc brought out the measuring tape to see if Nate Garcia had grown from 6-11 last season. Officially he's 7 feet ½ inch.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Police unlawfully storing images of innocent people for facial recognition
Privacy fears raised as report warns photographs of arrested people who are then released are being retained. Images of arrested people who were innocent of any crimes are still being stored in a ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
San Diego State Aztecs vs. San Diego Toreros: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NCAA Basketball start time
How to watch San Diego State vs. San Diego basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration
The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliamentCBS News - Dec. 7 -
South Korea’s Ex-Defense Chief Is Detained Over Martial Law Episode
Prosecutors are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol and his followers committed insurrection when they briefly put South Korea under martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia
Nearly 50 survivors of a migrant boat tragedy last month that left 25 people dead in the Indian Ocean off Madagascar have arrived back in Somalia and were received by government officialsABC News - Dec. 7 -
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Smuggling networks thrive as Channel crossings expose migrant perils
People smuggling has become a pressing concern for France and its neighbouring countries, with recent rescue operations revealing the extent to which organised crime networks exploit those seeking ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Protest planned over Dutch parliament motion to keep details of migrants
Public petition calls for motion by VVD party in ruling rightwing coalition to be withdrawn. Protests are planned in the Netherlands in response to a motion accepted by the Dutch parliament to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Finding the Real ‘Midnight Diner’
The restaurant featured in the hit TV show Midnight Diner is a wholly a fictitious izakaya. On a recent trip to Tokyo, I set out to find it anyway.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Migrant crossings at points of entry reach new levels
More immigrants entered the U.S.through points of entry than in between them in November for the first time in historyThe Hill - Dec. 6 -
Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants
President-elect reportedly plans to send people to countries they have no ties to as part of his attack on immigration . How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme? The ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Trump team plans to deport some migrants to countries other than their own
The incoming Trump administration is preparing a list of countries to which it may deport migrants when their home countries refuse to accept them.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel
Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region. The French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Government Detains Opposition Figures
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who are furious about the government’s position on Europe.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
AstraZeneca appoints new China head after long-standing executive detained
Company veteran Iskra Reic moves to Shanghai after Leon Wang placed under investigation by authoritiesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Investigation finds inconsistencies in number of migrant deaths in Arizona
A study examined discrepancies between the numbers of migrant deaths reported by county and federal agencies, neither of which reflect remains that haven't been recovered.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
FTC Says Data Brokers Unlawfully Tracked Protesters and US Military Personnel
The FTC is targeting data brokers that monitored people’s movements during protests and around US military installations. But signs suggest the Trump administration will be far more lenient.Wired - Dec. 3 -
FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Migrants brought to UK from remote military island
Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Dozens of Tamils arrive in UK after three years stranded on Diego Garcia
Lawyers and campaigners hail removal of 47 people from remote Indian Ocean island as ‘a big day for justice’. Dozens of people stranded in hellish conditions for more than three years on the remote ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Visa delays crippling lives of hundreds of UK migrants - even when they have British children
Hundreds of migrants living in the UK are facing agonising delays in finding out if they can stay, despite some having British children. Most immigrants in the UK have to apply to extend their ...Yahoo Sports - Nov. 27
