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- The United Kingdom plans to increase deportations to Syria, amid concerns about renewed conflict.
- Sir Keir Starmer met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security and smuggling networks.
- Humanitarian experts, including Charlotte Slente of the Danish Refugee Council, say returnees face dire conditions and safety risks.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a two-month extension of a France deal to curb Channel crossings.
