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China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea

This is the latest round of countries to be added to China's ever-growing visa-free policy, designed to spur inbound tourism which has yet to rebound.

Business - CNBC - 13 hours ago

UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.

UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget

Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990s

Business - Financial Times - October 30

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Six Russian soldiers granted French visas after fleeing war in Ukraine

Organisations assisting Russian deserters hope France’s decision will lead to more soldiers fleeing. Six Russian soldiers who fled the war in Ukraine have been granted temporary visas as they apply ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

These Parkland Shooting Survivors Were Promised Visas. They’re Still Waiting.

A humanitarian program offers immigrant crime victims who cooperate with the police a chance to stay in the United States. But most spend years in legal limbo.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for Hamas

World - Yahoo News - October 25

The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for Hamas

The grandson of South Africa’s first Black president, Nelson Mandela, says the U.K. government denied him an entry visa because of his support for Hamas

World - ABC News - October 25

Australia rejects visa application by rightwing US pundit Candace Owens

Immigration minister Tony Burke says Owens ‘has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction’ ahead of planned November speaking tour. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy

The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in December

World - ABC News - October 28

Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees

Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Will the Menendez brothers walk free?

Athough Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced his recommendation for resentencing in the Menendez brothers case, there are still other factors at play before Erik and Lyle ...

Watch PayPal, Visa crypto execs discuss the future of stablecoins and regulation at DC Fintech Week

DC Fintech Week is set to host a panel Wednesday morning called "Stablecoins Unshackled: New Features, Integrations and Frontiers."

Business - CNBC - October 23

Wisconsin's free-thinking battleground voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody's game.

Free Your Mind. The Election Will Follow.

It is essential to carve out space for other things

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law

A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.

Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been sounding more like the aggressive campaigner who got the role than the buttoned-up figure he’s cut since joining the ticket.

America's battleground: Wisconsin's free-thinking voters

60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody’s game.

Moldova and Georgia should be free to choose their own paths

The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countries

World - Financial Times - October 22

A look at Phillies' free agents and arbitration players

Breaking down the Phillies' free agents and arbitration-eligible players this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

MLB free agent rankings: Top five shortstops

Here are the top five MLB shortstops set to hit free agency this offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

PlayStation Plus Free Games For November 2024 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting November 5; Hot Wheels Unleashed ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 30