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20 migrants die in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia
Tunisian authorities recovered the bodies of 20 people who appeared to have drowned after a shipwreck off the country’s Mediterranean coastline, near a popular point of departure for migrants ...ABC News - 16h -
Lady Gaga on Coachella, LG7 and the 'slightly subversive' 'Die With a Smile'
The pop superstar talks about her smash duet with Bruno Mars that's nominated for two prizes at February's Grammy Awards.Los Angeles Times - 19h -
2 Endangered Whales Found Entangled in Fishing Gear, With 1 Likely to Die
The North Atlantic right whales, which were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, are one of the most endangered large whale species.The New York Times - 1d -
13 die as an Indian navy speedboat crashes into a passenger ferry off Mumbai
An Indian navy speedboat has crashed into a ferry carrying over 100 people to a popular tourist destination off Mumbai, killing at least 13 peopleABC News - 1d -
U.S. charges Colombians in deadly migrant smuggling scheme
Two Colombians are facing extradition to the U.S. for their role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the disappearance at sea of dozens of migrants crossing from Colombia's Caribbean ...NBC News - 2d -
How a young Dutch woman’s life began when she was allowed to die
At the last minute, Zoë decided to call off her euthanasia. But how do you start over after you’ve said all of your goodbyes?. It was a sunny summer morning when Zoë opened the countdown calendar ...The Guardian - 3d -
12 Die at Georgian Ski Resort From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The police say the bodies were found in a room above an Indian restaurant not long after a generator had been plugged in nearby.The New York Times - 3d -
At least five dead as migrant boat capsizes in Greek waters
Coastguard reports rescue of 39 survivors from boat that set out from Libya, but hopes fade for other passengers. A mammoth rescue operation was launched in Greece on Saturday to locate dozens of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Conan O’Brien’s Parents Die 3 Days Apart
Thomas O’Brien, an epidemiologist, and Ruth O’Brien, a lawyer, juggled successful careers with raising six children, including the comedy star.The New York Times - 6d -
Migrants ‘drugged and beaten’ at privately run Italian detention centres
Council of Europe urges action on ‘disturbing’ conditions including broad distribution of unprescribed tranquilisers at one siteFinancial Times - 6d -
Europe's anti-torture watchdog slams Italy over migrant detention abuses
The Council of Europe anti-torture committee has criticized Italy’s treatment of migrants in local detention centersABC News - 6d -
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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 - 6d -
Trump reiterates plan to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants
President-elect Donald Trump was named Time magazine's Person of the Year on Thursday, and in an interview with the magazine, he reiterated a campaign pledge to begin mass deportations of ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
What's behind Trump's claim about 300,000 "lost" migrant kids?
Republicans have repeatedly alleged the Biden administration lost track of hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors. But experts say they're distorting the facts.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
Migrant workers in Lebanon are trying to return home after abuses and then war
Hundreds of migrant workers in Lebanon are waiting to be repatriated after the ceasefire ending the war between the Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel went into effect last monthABC News - Dec. 12 -
How the Resurrected Congestion Pricing Plan Could Die in the Courts
Manhattan’s new tolling program is still being challenged in federal and state courts, with rulings possible before it begins on Jan. 5.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Crews fight Malibu fire from the air as winds die down
Winds have died down and conditions are improving in southern California as the Franklin Fire continues to burn. NBC News' David Noriega reports on how planes are able to drop retardant on the ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom. When ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says
Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
‘Our father did not die for nothing’: on the ground in Damascus, disbelief turns to jubilation
In Syria’s capital, residents are in a daze as they try to absorb Assad’s dramatic downfall. The road to Damascus was lined with discarded army uniforms. In a panic, Syrian army soldiers stripped ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
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 -
Some ailing kids die waiting for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment
UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroadABC News - 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 -
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bagsABC News - Dec. 5 -
13 children die in Mexico from suspected contaminated IV bags
Thirteen children under the age of 14 have died at hospitals in central Mexico, and authorities suspect contaminated IV feeding bagsABC News - Dec. 5 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
