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Migrant crisis: 'Largest migrant group in decade' storms Spanish Ceuta enclave
Migrants use Ceita and Melilla enclaves to cross into Europe and obtain temporary Spanish residency permits.
Afghan refugee arrested over rape-murder of German medical student Maria Ladenburger
Ladenburger's body was found in the River Dreisam on 16 October.
Migrant inflow to Italy rises in 2016 while Greece sees significant decline, UN report says
The average daily arrival to Italy in 2016 has been about 450 people, while for Greece it was about 75.
Protests break out in migrant Greek camp after woman and child die in gas blast
The Moria camp on the island of Lesbos is 200% oversubscribed, hosting more than 6,000 people.
Migrant crisis: France offers immigrants €2,500 plus benefits to go home
Offer package which covers air fare and help in securing employment could be worth €10,000.
World's most dangerous border crossing: Photos of dramatic rescues in Mediterranean sea
The coast guard ship Diciotti and the Topaz, a ship run by humanitarian group Migrant Offshore Aid Station, are part of the effort.
Migrants stranded in derelict warehouse as Hungary reinforces Serbia border fence
Hungary is building a second 'intelligent' fence equipped with heat and motion sensors and night-vision cameras along its border with Serbia.
President Erdogan says Turkey should not be 'fixated' on EU but look towards China and Russia
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan questioned why Turkey should not be in the Shanghai 5 bloc.
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel announces intention to stand for fourth term
Merkel tipped to win a fourth term despite falling popularity linked to migrant policy.
Newly-released photos bolster claim that Italy is prosecuting wrong man in human-trafficking case
Photos featured on Guardian website support claims that Italy is putting 'wrong Medhanie Mered' on trial.
Italy set to miss EU debt reduction targets
The European Commission's formal draft budgets are due next week.
Report slamming Turkey on free speech and democracy could derail EU refugee deal with Erdogan
EU needs to draw up emergency plans if Turkey decides to abandon refugee deal, warns Austria.
'Shocking' death of Gambia's goalkeeper Fatim Jawara who drowned trying to reach Europe
Gambians make up the fourth-largest group of arrivals to Italy according to the Institute of Migration.
Over 200 migrants feared dead in 2 shipwrecks after rubber dinghies capsize off Libyan coast
The number of people killed crossing the Mediterranean is around 4,220, the highest yearly death toll on record.
Calais 'jungle' resident rescued as he attempts to cross English Channel in a kayak
Man who tried to cross busy shipping lane in a kayak believed to be a software engineer from Iran.
Aerial photos of the Calais Jungle camp before and after demolition
Bulldozers have flattened the ramshackle huts and tents that had been home to about 6,000 people.
Riot police swoop on migrant camp near Stalingrad metro station in Paris
Officials say the numbers living and sleeping rough in the area have swollen by about a third since the evacuation of the Jungle.
Prime Minister Theresa May declines accepting more Calais child refugees
Around 1,500 unaccompanied children still in the Calais camp are living in shipping containers.
Calais Jungle camp is gone, leaving poignant traces of its hopeful residents
Nearly 6,000 migrants have been bused around France, leaving behind the possessions accumulated during their time in the camp.
Workers use sledgehammers to demolish Calais Jungle migrant camp
'Jungle' had been home to more than 6,000 people, most of them hoping to reach Britain.
Six months after EU-Turkey refugee deal, 73,000 remain stranded in Europe
Border closures and a deal to tackle migrant crisis leave tens of thousands facing crippling uncertainty.
Calais 'jungle' refugees evacuated as France prepares to demolish camp
The evacuation of thousands of refugees is expected to take about a week.
Migrant crisis: 5 dead, 300 rescued in series of operations in Mediterranean
Italian and Irish navies and humanitarian groups trying to save migrant lives off coast of Africa.
Migrant crisis: body of dead stowaway found crushed beneath magazines in lorry in Kent
Border police in Calais and Dover both failed to notice migrant later found dead in lorry – reports.
Anti-Slavery Day: Why migrants crossing the Mediterranean are victims of slavery and trafficking
Nearly three-quarters of migrants travelling from North Africa to Europe have experienced exploitation.
Dismantling Calais Jungle and relocating migrants 'won't work' say French charities
'Reception and orientation centres' where refugees can apply for aslum will open but charities forecast they will try to get to the UK instead.
Italian town forces migrants to ride separate buses in chilling echo of apartheid
Migrants barred, unless absolutely necessary, from taking 6:30 and 6:45 buses in the morning.
Sweden: Wheelchair-bound woman allegedly 'gang-raped by migrants' in refugee centre toilet
Following the alleged attack and release of suspects in Visby, locals attacked the centre with rocks.
Youths from Paris' rough suburbs take up challenge to feed refugees and migrants in French capital
Watch the trending video calling youths from Paris' slums to take up challenge to feed destitute refugees.
Over 10,000 refugees and migrants rescued in 48 hours, trying to reach European shores
Smugglers took advantage of calm waters to launch vessels crowded with refugees who pay them in the hope of reaching Europe.