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US State Department has yanked more than 175k visas under Trump administration so far
The US State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump began his second term, officials announced on Monday. The figure, disclosed less than two years into the administration, reflects an intensified use of the department’s continuous vetting programme to strip foreign nationals of their legal status in the United States. State…
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Can Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president? – podcast
Fifa president Gianni Infantino, buoyed by a well-received World Cup only weeks ago, now faces mounting pressure to resign over a controversial plan to sell off the World Cup. Despite issuing an apology, the backlash has not subsided, raising questions about whether this represents one scandal too many for a leader already known for divisive…
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Canada’s Rodeo FX Taps Former MPC Film Montreal Exec For Key Corporate Role
Rodeo FX, the Montreal-based visual effects studio, has appointed Émilie Dussault, previously known for building MPC Film’s Montreal operation, as its new Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs. The newly created role covers government relations, public affairs, industry relations and brand communications, and comes as Rodeo FX marks its 20th anniversary following recent expansion into France…
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Barack Obama launches Audible podcast exploring six influential books
Barack Obama has confirmed a new podcast, “A Great Book with Barack Obama,” which will see the former US president discuss six books that have shaped his worldview alongside six as-yet-unnamed guests. The series is produced by Audible and Higher Ground, the media company Obama runs with Michelle Obama, and forms part of the pair’s…
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Darline Graham details how she’d forge own path in Senate while carrying on brother Lindsey’s legacy
Darline Graham, sister of the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, has set out her approach to a special election campaign for his former US Senate seat, saying she intends to establish her own political identity while honouring his legacy. Her comments come as South Carolina prepares for a special election following her brother’s death,…
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Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Shoppers across the UK are scrambling to find eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse, with high street shops and online retailers running short of stock. Many who order now are told delivery will not arrive until later in the week, too late for the event itself, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich has confirmed…
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UnitedMasters Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Four New Hires
UnitedMasters, the independent music company led by CEO Steve Stoute, has appointed four new executives to strengthen its leadership team, the company announced on Monday 10 August. The hires span marketing, brand partnerships, commerce and operations, reflecting the company’s continued investment in infrastructure and talent as it seeks to support independent artists on a global…
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Netanyahu’s rejection of Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan unlikely to be final word
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the US-backed 15-point “Board of Peace” roadmap to disarm Hamas in Gaza, telling his cabinet that Israel would not withdraw its forces until all Hamas weaponry, heavy and light, is genuinely decommissioned. However, the rejection is unlikely to be the last word on the matter, as the…
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Keke Palmer, Alan Cumming & Jeremy Irons Projects Heading To TIFF Financing Market
Toronto International Film Festival has revealed the first 51 projects for TIFF: The Market, a new international financing and project market running alongside the festival from 10-16 September 2026. The initiative aims to connect established producers with financiers, distributors, sales agents and executives who can help bring their projects to fruition, marking a significant expansion…
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Mamdani: Democratic socialists ‘going back to what the party used to be’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) said democratic socialists running as Democrats are “going back to what the party used to be.” Mamdani was interviewed for a pre-taped episode of the SiriusXM show “Urban View” on Friday. Host Clay Cane asked the mayor if he thinks there are any good contenders for the Democratic…