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Asylum Plans 10-Episode Z Nation Sequel
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The Asylum is developing Z Nation: Resurrection, a 10-episode sequel set years after the original series, with a new generation of survivors facing a fresh zombie threat. Several original cast members are in talks to return in supporting roles, though former Spokane crew members say they have not been contacted.
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Reform Pledges Full-Term UK Asylum Suspension
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Nigel Farage said Reform would suspend the UK asylum system for up to five years if elected, void roughly 90,000 pending claims and deport the claimants.
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South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Violent Protests
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Home Affairs withdrew its Sept. 28 asylum directive on Oct. 9 after offices were overwhelmed; rioters had torched 14 vehicles in Durban and 10 in Soweto.
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US Army shifts hundreds of troops to quieter Rio Grande Valley
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The Army is sending hundreds more soldiers to the Rio Grande Valley, citing signs of increased cartel activity, even as the showcased stretch of river is quiet and illegal crossings have fallen. Critics question whether the expanded military presence is necessary, suggesting it may be political theater as asylum restrictions have helped drive down crossings.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 12h
Migrants Navigate Relocation, Asylum, Urban Life
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Migration brings sharply different challenges: Rempang families relocated for a development project have received homes but are still waiting for promised farmland, while migrants in Ceuta have reported abuse as Spanish prosecutors investigate allegations of mistreatment. In Mumbai, a commentary portrays migrant workers as essential to city life even as they endure cramped housing and long commutes.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Draft decree tightens asylum rules for Ceuta migrants
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— Sep 29, 2026
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UK Report Finds 11% Christian Nationalists
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A UK survey found Christian nationalist views were relatively uncommon but associated with strong national identity and hostility toward immigration, asylum seekers and Islam; Pope Leo also announced plans for surgery to remove an early-detected lung nodule. Other religion-related items offer Christian devotional guidance on sharing burdens with Jesus, list local church events, and feature a book on Constantine’s conversion and Christianity’s rise in the West.
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Poland urges EU to allow asylum suspensions
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— Sep 25, 2026
Poland has kept asylum registrations halted at its Belarus border for about 18 months and is urging an EU framework for engineered and weaponized mass migration.
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U.S. Deports Nicaraguan Dissident, Jailed Again
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— Oct 5, 2026
Jeffrey Jarquín, a Nicaraguan exile who said he was tortured after protesting the government, was deported from the United States and immediately jailed again at El Modelo prison, according to his family and lawyer. His asylum case had been rejected, and advocates say his return highlights the risks facing Nicaraguans deported under President Trump’s administration.
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Humans have become a geological force driving mass extinction
One species is reshaping climate, chemistry, and habitat fast enough to match past planetary die-offs.
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Report details 40 LGBTQ migrants deported to third countries
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— Oct 5, 2026
Reports say the Trump administration has deported LGBTQ+ asylum seekers to third countries where they may face criminalization or persecution, despite U.S. legal protections against return to danger. Cases include a Turkish woman sent to the Central African Republic and migrants sent to countries such as Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Eswatini, prompting concerns that these transfers put vulnerable people at risk.
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Two North Korean Delegates Reportedly Seek Japan Asylum
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— Sep 22, 2026
Two members of North Korea's 180-person delegation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are reportedly seeking asylum in Japan, though their identities and whether they have filed formal applications remain unconfirmed. The reports, citing Japanese intelligence via sources linked to Chongryon, come as Tokyo granted an exception to entry for the Games and mark the largest North Korean delegation to Japan in 41 years.
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Priya Raman
A delegation this big after so many years and two want out already says a lot about who gets picked to travel abroad from North Korea.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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France, UK negotiate end to migrant deal
World
— Sep 27, 2026
France and the United Kingdom are preparing to end their “one in, one out” migration deal, which exchanged migrants arriving in Britain by small boat for asylum seekers with UK family ties. France wants a broader European arrangement to share responsibility, while Britain sought to extend the pact, which officials say remained limited in scale.
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Piddington secession vote rejects migrant camp plan
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— Sep 16, 2026
A 350-person Oxfordshire village voted 285–26 for symbolic independence after the government moved to house 1,256 male asylum seekers at a nearby former military base.
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Elena Vasquez
A symbolic vote like this highlights real frustration when central government overrides small communities on housing decisions.
Piddington Votes for Independence Over Asylum Housing Plan
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— Sep 15, 2026
In Oxfordshire’s Piddington, a 350‑resident village organized an unofficial referendum to pull Britain out of the European Convention on Human Rights amid plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby Bicester military camp, drawing involvement from Conservative and Reform UK leaders. Residents, especially women, fear safety and security implications and have pursued self‑defence training as Labour’s stance remains unclear while figures like Suella Braverman, Chris Philp, and Nigel Farage publicly back the ECHR exit.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 13h
Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers
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— Sep 22, 2026
Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.
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Marcus Bell
Spain shouldn't rush this extradition when the charges look tied to his Palestine activism.
Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Reports Debate Alleged Racist Violence Across Countries
Politics
— Sep 16, 2026
Across the US, UK, and India, discussions around 'modern-day lynching' and racially motivated violence are intensifying, with US lawmakers urging investigations into a wave of hangings while critics argue many cases are suicides or misrepresented; in the UK, Amnesty International calls for a stronger government response to escalating racist violence, especially against asylum seekers; in India, a new report documents widespread mob violence from 2014 to 2024 and argues for a broader definition of lynching beyond targeted acts.
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Top Dem Admits That Courts End Up Shooting Down Most Migrants’ Asylum Claims
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— Jan 22, 2025
A Democratic congresswoman Tuesday acknowledged that the U.S. immigration system is being overwhelmed with asylum seekers who do not actually qualify for asylum. California Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, while speaking…
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Biden Admin Reveals New Process To Dramatically Speed Up Admission of Refugees at Border
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— Aug 18, 2021
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday a new rule that will make the asylum process “more efficient and ensure fairness” by allowing asylum officers to hear and decide asylum applications. “The current system…
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Mayorkas Admits Some Migrants ‘Try To Game’ The Asylum System
Reporting
— Jun 5, 2024
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted that some migrants try to take advantage of the U.S. asylum system. Mayorkas acknowledged during an interview with CBS News that there are migrants who are out to…
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Former Bush Press Secretary Has Warning: 'Look Out'
New Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been the target of much criticism since standing at the White House podium for the first time Tuesday. But Dana Perino , former White House press secretary under President George W. Bush and current Fox News mainstay, offered some advice for those watching her. Perino said Americans needs to "look out” given the possibility of the opposition party retaking Co
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GOP Passes New Asylum
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— Apr 13, 2026
A Republican lawmaker is pushing new legislation aimed at tightening asylum rules after a case involving a relative of a high-profile Iranian figure drew national attention. Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin introduced the…
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DHS To Consider Cases of Migrants Who Were Rejected for Asylum Under Trump
Reporting
— Jun 23, 2021
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will reevaluate the cases of migrants rejected for asylum under the Trump administration due to a missed court date under the “Remain in Mexico” policy. As Fox News notes …
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New Rule Lets USCIS Send Some Asylum Cases Straight to Court
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— Jul 27, 2026
The Trump administration is changing how some asylum claims are handled, allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to send certain applications directly to immigration judges without first conducting an…
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DHS Winding Down Asylum Crackdown Months After Deadly Attack On National Guard
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— Mar 30, 2026
Trump administration officials are scaling back their unprecedented pause on asylum processing months after a deadly attack prompted them to pump the brakes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is easing…
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Trump Admin Dramatically Scales Back Work Permits For Asylum Seekers
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— Dec 4, 2025
The Trump administration is dramatically scaling back the timeframe in which asylum seekers and other foreign nationals can have valid work permits in the U.S. Work permits issued to foreign nationals who’ve applied for…
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 13h
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