The Trump administration plans to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who entered the US as short-term visitors and later applied for asylum. “Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud – which is grounds for visa revocation,” US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. Pigott said the number of revocations “remains dynamic” and would be carried out on a rolling basis. US media reports suggest hundreds of thousands of visas could be affected. Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals on various grounds, according to the…
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Canada on Tuesday announced that it is imposing tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion of U.S. imports, aiming to match the Trump administration’s recently announced import duties on Canadian imports. “Today, I’m announcing Canada will match the U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, up to 50% on $27.6 billion of imports from the United States of America,” Canadian Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne said in a press conference to announce the measure. “For each product, our tariff would match the U.S. tariff on the same type of good.” The amount of goods impacted by the…
The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, the BBC’s US news partner CBS has reported. John Ratcliffe arrived in the Russian capital earlier on Tuesday. Neither Washington or Moscow have confirmed the nature of the visit or who he was due to meet. In-person talks between high-level American and Russian officials are rare. Flight tracking data confirmed a large US military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday. It departed later on Tuesday. BBC News has contacted the CIA, the White House and Pentagon for comment. Footage posted…
Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to overturn her sex trafficking conviction and be freed from prison was rejected by a federal judge Tuesday who said the claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate that new evidence had emerged were “demonstrably meritless.” Maxwell filed a habeas petition last December seeking to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence, claiming exonerating information was withheld and false testimony presented at her trial, resulting in a “complete miscarriage of justice.” Judge Paul A. Engelmayer rejected her arguments, saying in his written ruling they “all or almost all are frivolous”…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested nearly 50,000 people during July, the highest single monthly arrest total during the second Trump administration, according to new figures. The spike in immigration arrests shows that the administration has continued to advance its mass deportations agenda despite a shift in approach earlier this year from high-profile operations in large American cities that sparked a public outcry to arrests that have garnered less attention but have nonetheless been disruptive. The July arrest tally of 49,571 marks a 15% jump from 43,021 arrests a month earlier and a 70% increase from 29,241 in February, in…
A senior prison officer and his teenage daughter were killed in a road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway at Konza in the early hours of Tuesday. The crash occurred at about 3.30am and involved a Beiben truck, registration number and a Mitsubishi Mirage. According to police, the Beiben, driven by 52-year-old driver, was travelling from Nairobi towards Mombasa when it allegedly failed to keep to its proper lane and collided sideways with the Mitsubishi travelling in the opposite direction. The Mitsubishi was being driven by Senior Superintendent of Prisons Alex Kazungu Mbitha, 45, who was attached to Mombasa Remand Prison…
The construction of Narok Airport is set to be completed in the next two months, President William Ruto has announced. He said it is coming as a major boost for tourism in Narok County and across the country. Ruto said the airport will strengthen air connectivity to the Masai Mara National Reserve, a globally renowned wildlife park in Narok County, and boost tourism numbers in the country. The Sh677 million facility, he pointed out, will serve both domestic and international passengers and support scheduled weekly flights from the Masai Mara through Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. He was speaking on the first…
The State filed extradition proceedings against a 39-year-old Chinese national wanted by the Government of Uganda to face criminal charges arising from an alleged fraud involving UGX 4,533,379,400 (approximately Sh151 million). Chen Guang, alias Alex, is accused of manipulating weighbridge bills and payment vouchers during his employment as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited. He allegedly exploited his access to the company’s payment documentation and financial processes to facilitate the offences. The extradition proceedings follow a formal request received by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on June 10, 2026 from Uganda. The request, dated April 18, 2025, was…
Leeds and Rangers co-owner Jed York has been jailed in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution. The 45-year-old, who is also the owner of the San Francisco 49ers, was convicted of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools after pleading no contest to two charges. In the Ohio legal system, a no contest plea means a defendant accepts a conviction without formally admitting guilt. York was sentenced to one day in jail on each offence, to be served concurrently, and was given credit for time already served. York was fined $150 for disorderly conduct and $1,000 for possessing criminal tools.…
The US Secret Service says it’s aware of a video aired by Iran’s state broadcaster appearing to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump. Hardline Iranian media have repeatedly featured content threatening the life of President Trump and his family following the assassination of its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameneiand many of his family members at the outset of the US-Israeli war with Iran in February. While there have previously been threats to first lady Melania Trump, this appears to be the first time their son Barron has been publicly singled out. “The…
The late owner of streaming platform OnlyFans was paid more than $700m (£513m) in dividends before his death from cancer earlier this year. Fenix International Ltd, the British company that owns OnlyFans, made $714m in profit before tax last year, it said in its annual report. This is an increase of 5% from 2024. The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography and is credited with transforming online adult content by encouraging personal connection between sex workers and subscribers. Its owner Leonid Radvinsky, who died earlier this year…
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate portrays himself as “uberwealthy” but did not own cars and a yacht featured on his social media and exaggerated his lifestyle for online attention, his legal representatives have said. Tate and his brother Tristan are currently being held in a Florida jail but are seeking release on bail while they await the outcome of extradition proceedings. They were arrested last month after British prosecutors unveiled new charges including alleged sexual offences against them, which both men deny. Prosecutors have argued the Tates are a “flight risk”, citing the brothers’ past statements about their wealth and influence…
China has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced plans to widen economic sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, which include Beijing. Foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China was firmly opposed to what it called “illegal unilateral sanctions” and would take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its rights. This came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new measures on Monday, warning any nation financially partnering with Iran would be isolated. China is the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, although the trade has declined under the US blockade of Iran’s ports. Lin said: “Cooperation between…
The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of an African wildlife charity whose rangers had been found to have committed human rights abuses against indigenous people. A spokesman for Prince Harry confirmed he was stepping down after being president for the charity, African Parks, for six years before becoming a member of its board of directors in 2023, but said he remains a “supporter of its mission”. Last year the organisation admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville. Prince Harry’s resignation comes shortly after it was announced he was relocating with the Duchess…
Court premises in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the outcome of the recent presidential election approaches. An unusual police presence has been reported at some courts, which have been taped off to prevent access. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile said he would challenge the election result, citing irregularities, after coming second with a 38% share of the vote. Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with 60%. Mundubile is in hiding over alleged threats made against him, amid a post-election period marked by controversy, including the shooting dead of…