12 h. ago Border official defends use of ICE’s aggressive tactics in Chicago

The official reassured the judge that every Border Patrol agent “now has a body-worn camera”

Politics

17 h. ago Official defends use of tear gas in Chicago and says agents on immigration sweeps have cameras

A official says U.S. border agents assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have been given body cameras

Politics

4 d. ago Judge orders federal immigration officers in Chicago area to wear body cameras

Agents also appear to have violated order banning them from using riot-control, such as tear gas, without warningFederal immigration officers in the Chicago area have been ordered by a court to wear body cameras after they repeatedly deployed pepper balls, smoke grenades and tear gas against protesters and local police, seemingly in violation of a federal judge’s ruling from last week.Sara Ellis, a US district judge, who had previously required immigration agents to wear badges and banned them from using riot-control techniques such as tear gas without warning, railed on Thursday against the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) continued aggressive tactics, many of which have been caught on camera, and which appear to violate her order. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Pakistan and Afghanistan border closure extends into second day after deadly clashes

Officials say the closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes spiked tensions

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8 d. ago ‘Cavalier and aggressive’: why are border agents flooding into US cities?

Border agents have become a key force in Trump’s migrant crackdown – operating far from their traditional rural rangeBorder patrol officers have become ubiquitous footsoldiers in Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, and lawyers and human rights advocates worry that the agency is expanding its aggressive tactics into cities far from its conventional range.Led by Gregory Bovino, a particularly hardline Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sector chief from southern California, border patrol agents have become a daily presence in several major cities across the US. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Gaza ceasefire plan live: Israel’s government approves deal for hostages’ release as US troops to ‘oversee’ truce

Ceasefire supposed to begin immediately after early Friday’s cabinet approval under deal, says Israeli officialIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner after a government meeting to approve the US-brokered deal to release all hostages and implement a ceasefire in Gaza.The Times of Israel reports that Gaza’s civil defence service has issued a warning to Palestinians not to approach the areas where the Israeli forces are present, particularly towards the border, until the IDF has officially announced their withdrawal and officials confirm this. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax

Exclusive: temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likelyThe EU and Britain are poised to agree a deal sparing British businesses from a carbon border tax being introduced in 2026, with officials targeting late spring for the next EU-UK summit.The EU is introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 1 January targeting imports produced using carbon-intensive methods, such as steel, glass and fertiliser. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Wife and eight kids horrified after cruise holiday when 'sick truth is found on dad's phone'

Jason Alan Miller was with is wife and eight children when he was selected for an additional inspection by Customs and Border Protection officials as they disembarked a cruise ship at PortMiami earlier this month

Politics

3 w. ago Florida officials announce more than 6,000 immigration arrests

Over the last five months, Florida law enforcement officials have arrested more than 6,000 people suspected of being in the country illegally, a U.S. Border Patrol official announced Friday

Politics

3 w. ago White House tells agencies to prepare for firings if government shuts down

Democrats accuse Trump of intimidation tactics after memo outlines much more aggressive step than previous shutdownsThe White House is telling federal agencies to prepare large-scale firings of workers if the government shuts down next week in a partisan fight over spending plans – prompting the Democrats to accuse Donald Trump of intimidation tactics.In a memo released on Wednesday night, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said agencies should consider a reduction in force for federal programs whose funding would lapse next week, is not otherwise funded and is “not consistent with the president’s priorities”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Labubu dolls make up 90 per cent of all fake toys seized at UK border

UK Border Force officials are on high alert over a counterfeit toys epidemic, with a total of 259,812 fake toys worth over £3.5million seized so far this year.

Politics

3 w. ago Fake Labubu dolls account for 90% of counterfeit toys seized at UK border

Many of the 236,000 imitations of the fluffy figures found this year contain banned chemicals or pose choking risk Fake Labubu dolls accounted for 90% of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year, with many found to contain banned chemicals or pose choking hazards.Border officials intercepted almost 259,000 counterfeit toys worth more than £3.5m, including 236,000 fake versions of Pop Mart’s toothy, fluffy Labubu dolls. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Huge wages, student loan forgiveness, and NFL adverts: How ICE’s aggressive tactics could poach local officers across the country

LAPD officers are prohibited from engaging in civil immigration policing by a local law

Society

4 w. ago Border Force officers 'used their nous' and risked huge compensation bill when they cut open industrial shipment

Using their 'experience and nous' to suss out dodgy shipments, Border Force officials used an angle grinder to cut two generators - worth £700,000 - into pieces.

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