Body of Eritrean migrant found on French beach
The body of an Eritrean woman was found on a beach near the French port city of Calais on Tuesday. It is not known how she died, but she is thought to have been trying to cross the Channel to the UK.
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European Commission cautious over latest Italian migration proposal
The European Commission has expressed caution regarding a new measure, introduced by Italy a few days ago, asking asylum seekers to pay bail to avoid detention.
Newlyweds celebrate with cake on NGO ship Life Support
Two newlyweds celebrated their nuptials on board the private rescue ship Life Support, operated by the medical charity Emergency. The boat docked in the port of Ravenna on Monday and disembarked 28 people, mostly from Syria.
Macron meets Meloni in Rome amid tensions over migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held talks Tuesday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome, against a backdrop of tensions between the two countries over migration.
Braverman questions role of UN Refugee Convention
In a keynote speech at a think-tank in Washington DC, the UK's interior minister Suella Braverman has questioned whether the United Nations Refugee Convention is "fit for our modern age".