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Trump Administration Finalizes Stricter US Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

New rules cap student visas at four years and restrict foreign journalists' stays, with Chinese nationals facing even shorter limits, sparking criticism from media rights groups.

Jul 16, 2026, 10:43 PM France 24 English

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Nine Venezuelans Plead Guilty in Nashville Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Migrant Women

Federal prosecutors reveal a family-run operation that lured women with fake job offers, forcing them into prostitution under threat and debt bondage.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:19 PM

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Todd Blanche Defends Trump IRS Settlement as 'Typical' Despite Unprecedented Immunity

During his July 16, 2026 confirmation hearing, Acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche misrepresented the scope of a sweeping IRS settlement shielding Donald Trump and his family from past federal tax liabilities and offenses.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 7:48 PM

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Senator Eric Schmitt Pushes to End Birth Tourism and Revoke Citizenship for Children of Foreign Diplomats

Following a Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship, Senator Eric Schmitt introduces legislation and calls for revocation of citizenship for babies born to foreign diplomats in the U.S.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 7:19 PM

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Senator Tillis Conditions Support for Todd Blanche on Meeting Epstein Survivors

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis demands Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before advancing his confirmation.

CBS Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 6:59 PM

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Alleged Feeding Our Future Fraud Ringleader Extradited from Somalia to Face US Charges

Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh was arrested in Somalia and brought back to the United States to face 31 counts related to a $250 million pandemic-era fraud scheme involving federal child nutrition programs.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 6:46 PM

Greystar, Largest US Landlord, Accused of Violating Fair Housing Laws

Civil rights complaints filed in multiple states and Washington DC allege Greystar refuses federal housing vouchers and breaks local affordable housing laws.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 6:36 PM

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Baltimore Police Hunt Six Teens After Elderly Man Beaten Outside 7-Eleven

Surveillance footage shows a group of hooded suspects attacking an elderly man with weapons outside a Baltimore gas station, prompting an ongoing police search.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 5:38 PM

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U.K. Proposes Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has unveiled plans for overnight social media restrictions targeting older teenagers, pending parliamentary approval.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

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GWU Regulatory Studies Center Calls for Papers on Policymaker Responses to Administrative Law Changes

The center seeks research on how lawmakers and agencies are adapting to significant Supreme Court rulings reshaping administrative law over the past 15 years.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 3:04 PM

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Baltimore Sun Owner Threatens Maryland Governor Wes Moore with Defamation Lawsuit Over Epstein Link

David Smith, owner of The Baltimore Sun and Sinclair Broadcast Group chairman, demands retraction after Governor Moore linked him to Jeffrey Epstein's financial dealings.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 1:48 PM

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Disturbance at Perth’s Casuarina Prison Injures Officer and Causes Extensive Damage

A major incident involving about seven prisoners at Western Australia’s maximum-security Casuarina Prison resulted in significant damage and an injured prison officer.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 11:23 AM

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Trump AG Nominee Todd Blanche Faces Uncertain Confirmation as GOP Senators Withhold Support

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche undergoes intense Senate Judiciary Committee scrutiny amid unresolved questions over DOJ independence and a controversial anti-weaponization fund.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 10:58 AM

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US Vice President JD Vance Claims Jeffrey Epstein Had Ties to Israeli Intelligence

In a recent interview, Vance suggested Epstein was connected to high-level Israeli intelligence, sparking renewed scrutiny of Epstein's alleged international links.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:05 AM

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South Australian Victims Identified in Sydney Childcare Abuse Investigation, AFP Confirms

Federal police have identified a couple of alleged victims from South Australia linked to a remote Indigenous school amid charges against a Sydney childcare worker accused of abusing over 130 children.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:28 AM

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South Korea’s International Adoptees Demand Justice Amid Adoption Scandal

Following a government investigation revealing adoption record falsifications, South Korean adoptees and advocates call for accountability beyond apologies.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:05 AM

R Kelly Appeals to Donald Trump for Commutation of 31-Year Prison Sentence

The R&B singer, convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, and child abuse offenses, seeks a reduction of his sentence through a formal appeal filed with the Department of Justice.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:56 AM

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Iran Releases American Citizen Detained Since 2024, Trump Announces

Dena Karari, a dual US-Iranian citizen, has been freed after being held in Iran since December 2024, according to President Donald Trump and her lawyer Jared Genser.

NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 12:41 AM

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Pentagon Seeks New Authority to Withhold Unclassified Records Under FOIA

The Defense Department proposes a legislative change to exempt certain controlled unclassified information from public disclosure, raising concerns about government transparency.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:50 PM

JD Vance Acknowledges Trump Administration’s Mishandling of Epstein Files Release

US Vice-President JD Vance admits communication errors in handling Jeffrey Epstein documents, calling for full transparency from the start.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 11:34 PM

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US Justice Department Denies New Mexico’s Request for Unredacted Epstein Files

The Justice Department cites federal law in refusing to share critical records with New Mexico, which is investigating alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 11:22 PM

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Ex-US Federal Reserve Adviser Sentenced to Over Three Years for Lying in China Secrets Case

John Harold Rogers was convicted of making false statements about sharing confidential monetary policy information with Chinese intelligence operatives.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

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House Passes State Department Funding Bill Amid Controversial Voting Restrictions Push

On July 15, 2026, the House approved a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill funding the State Department and national security programs, while also advancing the contentious Save America Act linked to the spending measure.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:17 PM

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Louisiana Chili’s Employee Disputes Harassment Claims After Firing Over Pronoun Dispute

Wesley Kirk Ford Jr. says he was fired for refusing to use a coworker’s chosen name, while Chili’s cites repeated harassment as the cause.

Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:23 PM