Trump renews Mexico tariff threat amid row over migration deal US President Donald Trump renewed his threat Monday to impose tariffs on Mexico as controversy erupted over what exactly is in the countries' new migration deal, which the Mexican government admitted would be reviewed in 45 days.

Fifth Guatemalan child dies in US immigration custody A 16-year-old boy died on Monday at a Border Patrol station in Texas, becoming the fifth child from Guatemala to die since December after being apprehended by US border patrol agents.

What happens 80 millions times during a 10-second kiss? Differences between bacteria and virus

A bacteria is a living mono cellular micro-organism. It’s made of one cell without a nucleus. Its size is 50 times smaller than a hair. Despite its minute size, it is completely autonomous, can reproduce, deliver information and take advantage of its environment. 

British boat rescues migrants trying to cross Channel

A British boat rescued 34 migrants crossing the Channel aboard a small motorised boat on Monday, Britain's interior ministry said.

Canada opens doors to some 750 ex-slaves from Libya

 Canada will welcome some 750 ex-slaves from Libya as refugees, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said Wednesday.

Rescued Sea Watch migrants to land in Italy after deal

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday 47 rescued migrants aboard the German charity Sea Watch vessel could finally disembark after Italy and six other countries agreed to take them in.

UN refugee agency seeks more resources for African refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees on Monday called for more resources to help African refugees in 2019.

’Vast areas of impunity’ for people trafficking: UN report

Spain rescues 400 migrants over start of new year

Spanish coastguards rescued 401 migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean over the first two days of the new year, they said on Wednesday.

Australia accused of torture in refugee court case

One thousand-plus asylum seekers being held by Australia in offshore detention centres are suing Canberra, alleging they have suffered torture and human rights abuses.