In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.
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For Most Refugees in Canada, a Warm Embrace. For Others, Jail.
Human rights groups are urging Canada to stop holding migrants seeking asylum in jails, often with people accused of violent crimes.
Migrants Seeking Safety in Cyprus Are Stuck in U.N. Buffer Zone
Nearly 30 people who hoped to seek refuge in the European Union nation are in limbo after trying to cross from the Turkish-occupied part of the island. Many are Syrians who left Lebanon.
European Elections Begin. They’ve Never Mattered More.
Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism.
Biden’s New Order Leaves Migrants at Border in Limbo Over Asylum Fate
In Mexican cities along the border with the United States, migrants were taking a wait-and-see approach to a restrictive new executive action.
‘Drowning Street’: Sunak’s Election Campaign Gets Off to a Tricky Start
A day after being drenched during a pivotal speech, the prime minister announced another delay to his signature plan to send refugees to Rwanda.
Rishi Sunak’s Dismal Task: Leading U.K. Conservatives to Likely Defeat
After 14 years of Conservative government, Britain’s voters appear hungry for change. And Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seems unable to persuade them otherwise.
Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ in Defending U.S. Immigration
President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they “don’t want immigrants.” A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about America’s immigrant “DNA,” not insult other countries.
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.
Ireland Threatens to Return Asylum Seekers to U.K., Sparking Diplomatic Squabble
The Irish government said it was drafting emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to Britain, after seeing a surge of people leaving there for sanctuary in Ireland.