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Controversial AI facial recognition technology will screen asylum seekers at British borders next year, sparking privacy and accuracy concerns. The Home Office confirms the system targets adults falsely claiming to be minors, but critics warn of inherent risks in automated age detection.
Colombian asylum-seeker denied entry after ICE linked him to DR Congo due to a name mix-up. Court filings reveal systemic errors in deportation records.
Net migration has dropped to the lowest level since 2012, excluding pandemic years, as Home Office data reveals a 22% fall in visas issued and a record 100,000 asylum seekers stuck in contingency accommodation. Small boat arrivals remain steady at 27,000 in the last 12 months, defying government targets.
An Iranian journalist in exile was slashed in the leg outside his London home by assailants believed to be linked to Tehran’s intelligence services. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident as a targeted assault, raising fears over foreign interference in the UK.
The Home Office is overhauling asylum policies to prevent migrants from securing indefinite leave to remain. Changes target routes used by over 20,000 claimants annually, effective next year.
Five Iranian national team players abandoned asylum claims in Australia and boarded flights back to Tehran, ending a high-stakes standoff hours before a federal court ruling. Their return reshapes debate over sporting defection in the region.
Two Iranian national team players have been spotted training with Brisbane Roar, raising fresh questions about their asylum claims in Australia. The move follows months of legal and diplomatic pressure over their status.