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An Eritrean asylum seeker had his deportation ticket to France cancelled after he attempted suicide. He is currently under suicide watch in detention.

1·1 source·visa·20 May
The Guardian

The UK and France have extended the 'one in, one out' small boats pilot scheme until October 2024. This scheme was originally agreed upon in July 2023 to address asylum seeker crossings in the Channel.

1·1 source·visa·16 May
The Guardian

Benchmark crude oil prices rise on Monday following US President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's counterproposal to end the Middle East conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron announces over €1 billion in investment in Kenya.

1·1 source·11 May
France 24

The Nigerian government plans to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following recent anti-immigration protests.

1·1 source·visa·5 May
France 24

Canada's Express Entry draws indicate a decrease in the number of French-speaking candidates. This trend may affect the draw sizes and Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) cut-offs for other candidates.

1·1 source·visa·4 May
CIC News

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITA) in a draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 400 to be considered.

1·1 source·visa·29 Apr
CIC News

Jean Lafaurie, a 102-year-old survivor of the Dachau concentration camp and member of the French Resistance, shares his experiences with students to raise awareness about historical events. He speaks ahead of France's National Day of Remembrance for Victims and Heroes of the Deportation.

1·1 source·visa·26 Apr
France 24

The French government announced that Indian nationals no longer require transit visas for layover flights in France. This change is effective immediately.

1·1 source·visa·23 Apr
Indian Express

The UK government will fund 200 French officers to detain and deport asylum seekers from ten nationalities under a new £660 million agreement. The removal site in Dunkirk will hold individuals from Eritrea, Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Syria, Vietnam, and Yemen.

1·1 source·visa·23 Apr
The Guardian

France will deploy at least 50 riot-trained police officers to its beaches under a new three-year agreement aimed at preventing illegal Channel migrant crossings. The officers will address violence and manage crowds.

1·1 source·visa·23 Apr
BBC

The UK and France agreed to a three-year deal to reduce irregular Channel crossings. The UK will provide up to £660 million in funding, which is partly conditional on performance targets, while France will increase coastal policing by over 50% to 1,400 officers by 2029.

12·3 sources·visa·23 Apr
DW · France 24 · The Guardian

The UK and France agreed to a three-year deal to reduce irregular Channel crossings. The UK will provide up to £660 million in funding, which is partly conditional on performance targets, while France will increase coastal policing by over 50% to 1,400 officers by 2029.

12·3 sources·visa·22 Apr
France 24 · DW · The Guardian

The UK and France agreed to a three-year deal to reduce irregular Channel crossings. The UK will provide up to £660 million in funding, which is partly conditional on performance targets, while France will increase coastal policing by over 50% to 1,400 officers by 2029.

12·3 sources·visa·22 Apr
The Guardian · DW · France 24

Abdullah Albadri from Kuwait is arrested outside the Israeli embassy. He reportedly entered the UK twice on a small boat from France, according to information presented at the Old Bailey.

1·1 source·travel·21 Apr
BBC

Stunt shows known as "wells of death" are gaining popularity in India, featuring cars and motorbikes racing inside vertical arenas. These events attract large audiences, particularly among young people, and have become a viral phenomenon on social media.

1·1 source·20 Apr
France 24

Thousands of people are returning to their homes in southern Lebanon despite warnings from authorities about the fragile ceasefire with Israel. Many of these individuals identify as internally displaced rather than refugees.

1·1 source·visa·18 Apr
France 24

An 85-year-old Frenchwoman, Marie-Thérèse Ross, has returned to France after being detained by ICE following the death of her American veteran husband. The French foreign ministry confirmed her return on Friday.

1·1 source·visa·17 Apr
France 24

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun will not hold a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the near future, according to three Lebanese officials. This decision follows a statement from US President Donald Trump regarding potential discussions between the two leaders.

1·1 source·travel·16 Apr
France 24

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 4,000 invitations to apply (ITA) for the Express Entry system in a recent draw for candidates with French-language proficiency. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 419 to be considered.

1·1 source·visa·15 Apr
CIC News

Kanye West postpones his concert in France following a UK visa denial. The visa was denied in April due to his previous antisemitic remarks, which resulted in the cancellation of his performance at the Wireless Festival.

1·1 source·visa·15 Apr
DW

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