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US judge blocks Trump plan for $100,000 visa fee

The H-1B visa programme, in place in its current form since 1990, allows for 85,000 visas each year, including 20,000 allocated to applicants with advanced degrees.

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after collapse

Eriksen is recovering at home with his family after collapsing during a game against Ukraine on Sunday.

UK PM: Big tech needs to restrict explicit content for children

"This government will not stand by while children are put at risk online," said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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FIFA settles long-running €65m legal dispute with Lassana Diarra, no compensation paid

FIFA said it "does not acknowledge any wrongdoing and has not made any compensation payments."

Le Havre: 38,000 fake trainers destroyed after 15-year court case

Seized in 2011 in containers from China, almost 38,000 pairs of fake trainers have been destroyed in Le Havre after years of legal wrangling, highlighting the scale of counterfeiting in France.

What is 'Kushner Island' and why are Albanians protesting about it?

Known as Sazan Island, the former Italian military outpost and once secret communist naval base is being contested again as plans for a luxury resort raise questions about conservation.

The Sun and the Moon: Saatchi Gallery's ambitious new summer show turns its gaze to the sky

From a giant glowing Sun and immersive installations that can't be photographed, to ancient Arctic snow goggles and textiles inspired by the Apollo missions, the exhibition spans centuries of human imagination.

Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia's war in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv.

Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia

Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency.

Czech forest turns into Middle Earth for 750-player fantasy battle event

A forest in the Czech Republic was turned into a real-life version of The Hobbit as around 750 fantasy fans took part in a large-scale live-action battle inspired by the Battle of the Five Armies.

France’s justice minister refuses to resign after outcry over girl’s killing

Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl's murder and asked France's public prosecutors to re-examine the country's 70,000 legal complaints under review for alleged crimes against children.

Robotaxis are coming to Europe — and the EU wants to speed things up

France, Germany, Italy and 14 other countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, paving the way for faster adoption of the technology across Europe.

Seven EU countries push Brussels to resist further weakening of car emission targets

The document signed by seven EU countries reveals a growing divide within Europe between governments seeking flexibility for car manufacturers and those determined to preserve the integrity of the EU’s carbon emissions trajectory.

Wizz Air announces Starlink wifi deal as other budget rivals hold back

The Hungarian budget carrier will roll out satellite internet across its fleet from 2027, as Ryanair and EasyJet continue to resist the technology over cost concerns.