The US has ordered a pause in embassies scheduling appointments for student visas.
It comes as the government plans to expand social media vetting for international applicants, with the Trump administration believing some colleges are too left-wing and allow antisemitic protests.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a memo to diplomatic posts saying they should stop arranging interviews 'until further guidance'.
The Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith says Donald Trump's government is hardening its stance.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
US ORDERS PAUSE IN STUDENT VISA INTERVIEWS
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
RFK Jr ends covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
The US government is no longer recommending Covid vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - a Covid vaccine critic - made the announcement on social media platform X.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Consumer confidence rises in May amid possible trade deals
US consumers say they feel more confident about the economy with
possible trade deals on the horizon.
Wall St reacted positively to the latest data, sending the main
indices higher at the start of the trading day.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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possible trade deals on the horizon.
Wall St reacted positively to the latest data, sending the main
indices higher at the start of the trading day.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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NPR sues Trump over federal funding cuts
NPR has sued President Donald Trump over his executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS - claiming it violates the Constitution.
The White House has not immediately responded to the lawsuit.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The White House has not immediately responded to the lawsuit.
Toni Waterman has more.
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TRUMP ATTEMPTS TO CUT ALL REMAINING GOVT CONTRACTS WITH HARVARD
The Trump Administration's standoff with Harvard University is escalating, with news it is cancelling all remaining government contracts with the institution.
The decision could cost Harvard $100 million in funding, which supports academic research and leadership training for senior executives.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The decision could cost Harvard $100 million in funding, which supports academic research and leadership training for senior executives.
Mitch McCann reports:
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EU and US hold talks amid tariff threats
European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says he has had good calls
with U.S. counterparts.
The negotiations come after President Trump announced he's agreed to
the European Union's request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on
EU goods.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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with U.S. counterparts.
The negotiations come after President Trump announced he's agreed to
the European Union's request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on
EU goods.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Pakistan braces for intense storms and extreme weather threats
Authorities in Pakistan have sounded an alert after the national weather bureau warned of a severe thunderstorm in the coming days.
For several years now, the South Asian country has seen increasingly extreme and erratic weather, leading to heavy flooding in the summer and monsoon months.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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For several years now, the South Asian country has seen increasingly extreme and erratic weather, leading to heavy flooding in the summer and monsoon months.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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At least six people killed as monsoon arrives early in India
At least six people were killed and several others went missing during torrential monsoon rainfall in India on Monday.
The weather department has warned of more bad weather to come for the financial capital Mumbai, which was one of the areas hardest hit by the rains.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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KING CHARLES TO ADDRESS CANADA'S PARLIAMENT
King Charles has begun a visit to Canada, with the backdrop of strained ties between Ottawa and Washington.
The King is becoming only the second British monarch to speak at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament.
He was invited to Canada amid threats by US President Donald Trump to make the country the 51st state of the US.
Journalist Tom Bower says Washington will be watching closely.
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The King is becoming only the second British monarch to speak at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament.
He was invited to Canada amid threats by US President Donald Trump to make the country the 51st state of the US.
Journalist Tom Bower says Washington will be watching closely.
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27 people injured after car ploughs into crowds at Liverpool parade
27 people - including four children - have been injured after a car drove into crowds attending Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade.
Police say up to 1 million fans had lined the streets and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims
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Natasha Rinaldi saw the scenes unfold through her friend's living room window.
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Police say up to 1 million fans had lined the streets and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims
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Natasha Rinaldi saw the scenes unfold through her friend's living room window.
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North Korea says US missile shield plans risk 'nuclear war' in space
INTRO: North Korea has condemned US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan, calling it a "very dangerous" threat that could spark nuclear war in space, according to state media.
China has also expressed strong concerns about Washington's plan, accusing the United States of undermining global stability, as Laura Westrook reports from Hong Kong.
China has also expressed strong concerns about Washington's plan, accusing the United States of undermining global stability, as Laura Westrook reports from Hong Kong.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Emmanuel Macron kicks off regional tour of South East Asia
The French president has started a regional tour of South East Asia, with the signing of a deal in Vietnam to provide the low-cost carrier VietJet Air with 20 new Airbus planes.
Emmanuel Macron is also due to visit Indonesia and Singapore later this week.
Ross Cullen is following from Paris.
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EU tariffs delayed until July 9
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's agreed to the European Union's
request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.
European stocks surged in early trading Monday on the news that the
deadline has been moved back by more than a month.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.
European stocks surged in early trading Monday on the news that the
deadline has been moved back by more than a month.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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French farmers renew protests and taxi drivers bring roads to a halt
Farmers in France are gathering in protest convoys as part of wider demonstrations against a new agricultural law.
It comes at the same time as taxi drivers continue go-slow demonstrations on roads around France, in protests against changes to fare structures.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a week long tour
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Both the countries traded missile and drone strikes earlier this month after India blamed Pakistan for a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir—an accusation Islamabad denies.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy'
US
President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone "absolutely" crazy after Moscow launched what is the biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began in 2022
12 people have died and many more injured over the weekend after Russia launched nearly 370 missiles and drones into Ukraine.
Here's what President Trump said - in what is - rare criticism of Putin .
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12 people have died and many more injured over the weekend after Russia launched nearly 370 missiles and drones into Ukraine.
Here's what President Trump said - in what is - rare criticism of Putin .
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India-Canada FMs speak signaling thaw in ties
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Indian and Canadian foreign ministers spoke for the first time since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister earlier this year - signalling a potential thaw in ties.
Relations between two countries had hit rock bottom during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused New Delhi of being involved in trans-national killings on Canadian soil.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Indian and Canadian foreign ministers spoke for the first time since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister earlier this year - signalling a potential thaw in ties.
Relations between two countries had hit rock bottom during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused New Delhi of being involved in trans-national killings on Canadian soil.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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US tariffs loom over Asia Summit as ties with China strengthen
INTRO: Southeast Asian leaders are meeting on Monday for their first summit since US President Donald Trump's trade policies upended global economic norms.
The trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions, as Laura Westbrook reports.
The trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions, as Laura Westbrook reports.
Friday, May 23, 2025
EU faces 50 percent U.S. tariffs
European stocks fell Friday on the news that the U.S. plans to impose
a blanket 50 percent tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
The announcement from President Trump came before U.S. and EU trade
representatives were scheduled to speak.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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a blanket 50 percent tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
The announcement from President Trump came before U.S. and EU trade
representatives were scheduled to speak.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Harvard sues Trump over foreign student ban
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over its decision
to block the institution from enrolling international students.
The ban affects more than 7,000 students at the elite university and
marks the latest clash between the White House and Harvard following
its refusal to implement reforms demanded by the government.
Nick Harper reports.
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to block the institution from enrolling international students.
The ban affects more than 7,000 students at the elite university and
marks the latest clash between the White House and Harvard following
its refusal to implement reforms demanded by the government.
Nick Harper reports.
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