As part of a slew of proposed changes, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that refugees will have to earn their right to long-term residency in the UK.

Shabana Mahmood took on the Home Secretary role at a time of significant political and social turmoil in the UK.

Anti-immigration protests have surged in recent weeks, with some targeting hotels used to house asylum seekers, sparking violence and misleading claims.

After much wavering, the UK government announced its intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September - albeit with several conditions attached.

The European troika, in agreement with the U.S., has set the end of August 2025 as the final deadline to reinstate the snapback mechanism on Iran, unless Tehran shows cooperation with the IAEA and returns to the diplomatic path.