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US halts immigrant visa applications amid tighter restrictions

11 Sept 00:00 Key points summarised by AI

The US administration has paused immigrant visa appointments globally, citing a 'global training initiative' for consular officers to ensure comprehensive and consistent evaluation.
This action is part of President Trump's ongoing immigration crackdown, which aims to improve domestic security and screen out applicants deemed likely to become dependent on US public benefits.
The crackdown, including visa revocations and application rejections for various reasons, has faced legal setbacks and widespread condemnation from human rights groups as discriminatory and violative of free speech and due process rights.
Applicants with scheduled interviews are being rescheduled, reflecting a broader administration effort to tighten both legal and illegal immigration pathways, including imposing new fees for certain work visas.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.