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Migration and Deportations

Updated 2026-05-23 18:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

New figures show a significant drop in net migration, while Latin Americans deported by the US describe their experiences. A plane from DR Congo diverts to Canada after an error.

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BBC News

'I didn't know where DR Congo was': Latin Americans deported by US tell BBC of their shock

The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.

2026-05-22 00:10 UTC

BBC News

The Papers: 'Net migration almost halves' and 'Paint the town claret'

New figures show falling migration levels and Aston Villa fans return to Birmingham leads Friday's papers.

2026-05-22 00:22 UTC

BBC News

We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people

Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge".

2026-05-21 22:00 UTC

BBC News

US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'

Officials did not specify if the passenger, who was coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was showing symptoms of the virus.

2026-05-21 22:28 UTC