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First lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.
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How is the government shutdown being felt across the US?
Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed as government closes down.
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FBI cuts ties with civil rights watchdog SPLC after conservative pressure
Conservatives like billionaire Elon Musk had criticised the group for its criticism of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to nix temporary status for Venezuelan migrants
The US court's conservative supermajority once again backed Trump's efforts to limit temporary immigration pathways.
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Police say one victim possibly shot by officer during Manchester attack
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy heckled by members of the public at vigil for victims of attack.
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Hamas agrees to parts of Trump’s Gaza plan, seeks more talks, bombing eases
US president tells Israel to 'immediately stop bombing Gaza', says Hamas ready for 'lasting peace'.
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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over living costs
Several people have been killed after protests turned violent in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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US releases video of another strike on a boat near Venezuela
The US has released video it says shows its military striking a boat near the coast of Venezuela, killing four.
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Pressure mounts on Meloni’s gov’t as Gaza protests paralyse Italy
Union says more than two million took to the streets Friday, with massive turnout expected Saturday for Rome protests.
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Why did the US government shut down?
As the US federal government shuts down, will President Trump use it to amass even more executive power?
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UK police want to stop Palestine protest after deadly synagogue attack
UK police are urging organisers to cancel a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday after a deadly synagogue attack.
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Apple pulls ICEBlock from App Store following US government pressure
Developpers deny the Trump administration's accusations that the app put ICE agents at risk, pledging to 'resist'.
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UN report finds over 40,000 in Gaza may have life-changing injuries
The UN says more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza have suffered potentially life-changing injuries.
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Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed taunting captured flotilla activists
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filmed himself taunting activists from the Gaza flotilla.
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Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights
Data interruption comes at a particularly uncertain time as policymakers need more data now than less.
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Pro-Palestine protesters target Italy training for Israel World Cup tie
Italy are due to play Israel in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Udine but there have been calls for a boycott.
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Church of England names first female archbishop of Canterbury
Announcement draws criticism from Anglican churches that oppose female bishops.
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Chelsea vs Liverpool: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Premier League holders Liverpool had lost their last two games visit Chelsea, who have lost their last two league games.
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On the Future of the U.S. Economy
In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate cut. The move came amid a softening labor market, above-target inflation, heightened uncertainty about Trump’s trade and tariff policy, and other conditions that present significant challenges to monetary policymakers. Against this backdrop, Susan M. Collins, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, discusses the United States’ current economic outlook.Â
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- This backgrounder unpacks the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and its ongoing struggles with inflation and political scrutiny.
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Host: Seema Mody, Technology and Global Markets Correspondent, CNBC
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Guest: Susan M. Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
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US conducts fourth air strike on boat in Caribbean Sea, killing four people
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the boat of 'trafficking narcotics' and pledged to continue the air strikes.
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