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US judge skeptical of challenge to $100,000 H-1B visa fee

 A federal judge on Friday said US President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly-skilled foreign workers seems to fall under his broad powers to regulate immigration, casting doubt on a...

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Trump applauds Kimmel's suspension and seeks to punish critical broadcasters

A picture shows the star of Jimmy Kimmel on the 'Hollywood Walk of Fame' as people protest at the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' was recorded for broadcast, on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. — Reuters

ABC pulls Kimmel's US talk show over Kirk comments

Ashlee Miranda pays tribute to right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, outside Hansen Mortuary where his body lays, in Phoenix, Arizona. - Reuters

Trump sues NYT for defamation, libel, seeks $15 billion

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press from the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, DC. — AFP

Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel during visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures at a press conference, in Israel. — Reuters

Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza goals

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Trump demands Nato halt Russia oil purchases

US President Donald Trump gestures, while he boards Air Force One, in Maryland. — Reuters

Brazil's ex-president given 27-year term for coup plotting

Jair Bolsonaro

Utah man suspected in Kirk murder taken into custody

Utah Governor Spencer Cox, with Utah Department of Public Safety Beau Mason, Sheriff Mike Smith and FBI Director Kash Patel, at a press conference announcing details on the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem. — Reuters

Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to more than 27 years for coup attempt

An inflatable doll depicting former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stands with the National Congress in the background, on the day of a protest against the former Brazilian president in Brasilia, Brazil. — Reuters

Cruise ship passenger with $16,000 debt jumps overboard

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Murdoch family settles dispute over succession

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch (C) flanked by his sons Lachlan (L) and James (R) appear at St Bride's church on Fleet Street in central London. — AFP file photo

Trump escalates crackdown threats in Chicago

People participate in a demonstration against the planned deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. — AFP

Pay package could make Musk world's first trillionaire

Tesla CEO Elon Musk

US to limit visa duration for students and journalists

The intended rule aims to prevent abuse and enable authorities to better monitor visa holders.

Trump moves to limit US stays of students, journalists

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