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I'd make it harder to get British citizenship, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says people shouldn't be able to apply for citizenship for at least 15 years.BBC News - 15m -
Trump's birthright citizenship order blocked by Maryland judge
Immigrant-rights groups and five pregnant women are challenging President Trump's order seeking to end birthright citizenship.CBS News - 9h -
Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The nationwide injunction, from a Maryland case, is more permanent than last month’s restraining order from a judge in Seattle.The New York Times - 11h -
British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
During a call with the UK prime minister, Emily Damari says she was detained on UN premises inside Gaza.BBC News - 5d -
Jailed British-Egyptian dissident may give up both citizenships over failure to be released
Letters from Alaa Abd el-Fattah reveal despair after hoping David Lammy would secure his release from Cairo jail. Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the British-Egyptian political dissident held in a Cairo jail ...The Guardian - 6d -
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Citizenship by Birthright? By Bloodline? Migration Is Complicating Both.
In a world where people are more mobile than ever, nations are struggling to recalibrate who can be a citizen.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Woman in Disguise Took U.K. Citizenship Test for Others, Authorities Say
A 61-year-old woman was arrested after impersonating at least 14 people over the course of more than a year, the authorities said.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
What the 14th Amendment says about birthright citizenship
President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is on temporary hold after a federal judge last week called it "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship derives from ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
California attorney general discusses birthright citizenship lawsuit
Twenty-two states are suing over President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. One of them is California. The state's attorney general, Rob Bonta, joins "America ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.CBS News - Jan. 26 -
Graham says ‘a good chance’ Supreme Court sides with Trump on birthright citizenship
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said he believes there is a “good chance” that the Supreme Court sides with President Trump on the issue of birthright citizenship. Graham joined NBC’s “Meet the Press” ...The Hill - Jan. 26 -
Australians celebrate and protest the anniversary of British colonization
Australians are celebrating and protesting across the country as Australia Day draws attention to political differences over Indigenous rights months out from a federal electionABC News - Jan. 26 -
A new style of pub puts a spin on a British classic
As hundreds of Britain’s traditional pubs close every year, one type of establishment is bucking the trend. Desi pubs, which serve South Asian food alongside their pints, offer a taste of home ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker
The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
British Council could disappear within a decade, says chief executive
Exclusive: Scott McDonald is looking at budget cuts and axing the organisation’s presence in up to 40 countries. • Why the financial crisis at the British Council matters as UK pushes soft power . ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Some U.S.-born babies could be 'stateless' if Trump ends birthright citizenship, attorneys say
The situation could be particularly complicated for asylum-seekers from countries like Venezuela, which doesn't have diplomatic ties with the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
A Judge Halted Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
Also, the Sacklers increased their settlement offer, with a catch. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Court temporarily blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for the children of many migrants, a major hit to one of the president’s Day 1 orders. Trump's ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump's birthright citizenship executive order in court
Several states and cities are in court to argue that President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. Margaret Stock, an immigration attorney, joins CBS News with ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Taking away birthright citizenship is an ‘attack’ on families, Connecticut AG says
President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship is facing legal challenges. 18 states and two cities filed a lawsuit to stop the order. Connecticut Attorney General William ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
States Sued to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Also, Jan. 6 defendants were set free. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? Not Easily.
President Trump signed an order that would treat the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants as noncitizens, effectively denying them birthright citizenship. The Constitution could stand in ...The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
British man admits stabbing partner to death in Italy
Michael Whitbread, 75, is on trial in Lanciano for murder of fellow Briton Michele Faiers, 66, in October 2023. A British man living in Italy has admitted stabbing his partner to death, claiming he ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December
Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say
A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street
A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions
Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
'It was either me or him and I won,' British retiree says after beating back mugger
An 84-year-old British man armed only with a pair of trousers beat back a mugger who tried to rob him at a laundry in Northern EnglandABC News - Jan. 15 -
British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover
Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in AsiaFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
British history made in 'stressful' Boulter win
Katie Boulter becomes the sixth British player to win in this year's Australian Open singles draws - the most to reach the second round in the nation's history.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Former British child star dies in Los Angeles wildfire, mother says
Rory Sykes' mother said she was unable to help her son due to a broken arm.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
A murder that shook British India and toppled a king
A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
British IS members in Syria should be allowed home, says Trump’s counter-terror pick
Sebastian Gorka says letting people in prison camps return to Britain would benefit the ‘special relationship’ with US. British nationals being held in Syrian prison camps for fighting on behalf of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy
Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models
BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.BBC News - Jan. 7
