US Visa Freeze Hits 75 Countries, Including Brazil and Iran
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The Guardian seeks to hear from those affected by the suspension.
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US Suspends Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, citing welfare use concerns. The move marks a major expansion of US immigration restrictions.
US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries
The Trump administration has indefinitely paused immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, citing welfare dependency concerns. The sweeping move marks a major escalation in US immigration restrictions.
Trump Suspends Visa Processing from 75 Countries
The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. The policy, citing 'public charge' concerns, takes effect 21 January. Full list inside.
US Suspends Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries
The US State Department suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran and Russia, from 21 January. The move aims to curb 'abuse of the immigration system'. Read the full list and analysis.
Caicedo suspended for Chelsea vs Arsenal Carabao Cup tie
Chelsea's Moises Caicedo is suspended for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal. Discover why and the discipline issues plaguing the Blues this season.
US bans visas from 75 countries including Russia and Iran
The Trump Administration pauses immigrant visas from 75 countries, citing welfare concerns. The freeze begins January 21. Read the full list and analysis.
Suspended autoworker raises $70k after Trump heckle
A Ford worker suspended after calling Donald Trump a 'pedophile protector' during a plant tour has received over $70,000 in donations. Read the full story and the fallout.
HMRC wrongly targeted 71% in benefit fraud crackdown
HMRC's fraud crackdown wrongly suspended child benefit for 71% of targeted parents, with just 5% found fraudulent. Select committee chair calls it an 'egregious error'.
HMRC accepted 'tolerable' risk in child benefit crackdown
Internal documents reveal HMRC withdrew child benefit payments using incomplete Home Office data, deeming the risk of harm 'remote'. Senior officials face Treasury committee scrutiny.
US halts $129m Minnesota aid over fraud allegations
The Trump administration suspends $129m in federal payments to Minnesota, citing fraud probes. State officials vow legal action as political tensions escalate.
Max Kepler suspended 80 games for positive drug test
Veteran MLB outfielder Max Kepler receives an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a banned steroid. The ban will apply if he signs with a team in 2026. Read the full details.
Belgrave Road: A Tender Tale of Love Beyond Borders
Manish Chauhan's poignant debut novel, 'Belgrave Road', offers a powerful portrait of immigrant life and forbidden love in Leicester. Discover this story of hope and destiny.
Remote Australian Pub Loses Licence Over 'Unorthodox' Trading
The historic Barrow Creek Hotel, run by publican Les Pilton for 37 years, has had its liquor licence suspended by the NT Liquor Commission. Read the full story on the controversial ruling.
Clifton Bridge's 1980s lightbulb change: a photo that couldn't happen today
Photographer Beezer recounts the dizzying day he captured maintenance workers on the Clifton Suspension Bridge with no safety gear. A snapshot of a bygone era in Bristol's history.
Ethical hacker from Bexley secures rare Australian visa
Jacob Riggs, 36, from Bexley, proved his elite cyber skills by hacking an Australian government system, securing a coveted 858 National Innovation visa. Read his unique story.
Tonga added to US travel ban from January
The Trump administration's new visa restrictions target Tonga, sparking outrage over the 'unfounded' security threat. Community leaders warn of severed family and study links.
Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from Gaza operations
Israel revokes licences for 37 humanitarian groups, including MSF, in Gaza for non-compliance with new rules. Aid agencies warn of catastrophic impact on civilian population. Read the latest.
US Visa Changes Risk Filipino Healthcare Worker Exodus
New US immigration rules under Trump could displace 20,000 Filipino healthcare workers, deepening a global staffing crisis. Discover the impact on the NHS and global health.
UK ends DRC VIP visa privileges over migrant returns
The UK Home Secretary has revoked fast-track visa privileges for Democratic Republic of Congo officials amid a dispute over illegal migrant returns. Discover the details and implications.
UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Arsenal Boost: Villa's Cash & Kamara Suspended for Emirates
Arsenal's Premier League title bid gets a lift as Aston Villa stars Matty Cash and Boubacar Kamara are suspended for Tuesday's crucial Emirates Stadium clash. Get the full team news and analysis.
Finsbury Park station shut after casualty on tracks
A casualty on the tracks has closed Finsbury Park Tube station and suspended Victoria line services. Passengers face severe delays and are advised to allow extra travel time.
UK Disinformation Campaigner Targeted by US Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed, founder of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accuses tech firms of 'sociopathic greed' after being barred from the US. Exclusive details on the legal battle.
Protesters vow to shut down 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure amid reports of human rights abuses. Meet the people leading the vigil.
Judge blocks US detention of British campaigner in censorship row
A US judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to detain British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed. Read the latest on the visa ban row and its implications for free speech.
US Visa Bans on EU, UK Figures in Online Rules Dispute
The Trump administration bans five European figures, including a key architect of the EU's Digital Services Act, escalating a transatlantic feud over online speech and regulation. Read the full story.
EU to respond to US visa bans on digital officials
The European Commission vows a decisive reaction after the US imposed 'unjustified' visa bans on five Europeans involved in online content regulation. Read the latest on the escalating transatlantic row.
US visa bans hit European online safety critics
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
US visa bans on EU figures escalate digital sovereignty row
Emmanuel Macron and the EU condemn US visa bans targeting European architects of digital regulations, accusing Washington of 'coercion and intimidation' in a major transatlantic rift. Read the full story.
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