‘Defending immigrants’: US states oppose Trump-backed rule that could delay asylum seekers’ work permits by 180 days

A proposed US immigration rule backed by the Trump administration could effectively halt work authorisation for asylum seekers indefinitely, according to a coalition of state attorneys general who have urged federal officials to withdraw the plan.California Attorney General Rob Bonta has led a group of states in opposing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal,…

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Green Card update: US judge rules USCIS cannot pause applications indefinitely, calls policy ‘unlawful’

US judge found that USCIS’s indefinite pause on applications from immigrants from travel-ban countries was unlawful A US federal judge has ruled that immigration authorities cannot indefinitely pause green card applications from immigrants linked to countries under travel restrictions, calling the policy unlawful and ordering the government to resume processing certain cases.In a 39-page decision,…

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Wembley shame: Leeds United fans face prosecution after homophobic chanting targeting Chelsea at FA Cup semi-final | International Sports News

Leeds fans cheer before the FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Chelsea and Leeds in London, England, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Leeds United’s FA Cup run ended with a narrow defeat at Wembley, but the focus in the days since has shifted away from the result and towards what unfolded in the…

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Melania Trump reacts to Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘expectant widow’ joke: ‘Enough is enough…’

Melania Trump has criticised late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a controversial joke about her, calling his remarks “hateful and violent” and urging his network ABC to take action.The backlash comes after Kimmel, during a monologue last week, made a remark about the first lady while previewing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “Our First Lady, Melania,…

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World’s ‘worst’ FIFA football team that lost every match, yet almost qualified for 2026 World Cup | International Sports News

San Marino players celebrate during their victory over Liechtenstein on September 5, 2025. Two months ago, the team’s record stood at one win, nine draws, and 195 losses. Photo: Luka Kolanovic/IMAGO/Steinsiek.ch via Reuters Connect San Marino’s men’s team sits last in the FIFA rankings, 211th in the world, but that label only tells part of…

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