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Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw in US Visa Protest

Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC after the US granted visas to only four delegation members, excluding the football federation president. FIFA is investigating.

US Prioritises Visas for Major Sporting Event Fans

The Trump administration orders embassies to expedite visas for 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics attendees while imposing new restrictions on H-1B applicants linked to online censorship. Read the latest.

Iran to attend World Cup draw after visa dispute

Iran's football federation reverses boycott decision for the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington. Head coach attends, but president's visa was denied. Read the full diplomatic and sporting clash.

Beckhams in planning row over Cotswolds home

David and Victoria Beckham face neighbour fury over 30+ planning applications for their £6m Cotswolds property. Locals accuse them of 'abusing' the system. Read the full story.

UK asylum claims hit record 108,000 - Europe's biggest surge

Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.

Westpac housing scheme applications double

Australia's Westpac reports unprecedented demand for Labor's Help to Buy scheme, with applications doubling as aspiring homeowners rush to secure shared equity mortgages.

Chinese student applications to UK universities surge 81%

New UCAS data reveals Chinese student applications to UK universities have increased by over 80% since 2019, with Oxford and Cambridge experiencing particularly high demand as international competition intensifies.

Why I Refuse to Help With Personal Statements

An academic's controversial stance on personal statement assistance reveals the growing crisis in university admissions and why genuine student voices matter more than ever.

AI Apps Surpass 1 Billion Users Globally

Groundbreaking report reveals AI applications have reached unprecedented adoption with ChatGPT leading the charge, while new competitors rapidly gain traction in the evolving artificial intelligence landscape.

UK mandates A-Level English for work visas

The UK government announces stricter English language requirements for work visas, raising the bar to A-Level standard in major immigration policy shift affecting thousands of applicants.

Tourist Visa Scam Warning: Don't Get Duped

Exclusive investigation reveals how sophisticated scam sites are tricking British travellers out of hundreds of pounds for visa applications. Learn how to spot the fakes and protect your money.

Pakistani migrant deported in schoolgirl sham marriage scam

Exclusive investigation reveals how a Pakistani migrant attempted to cheat Britain's immigration system by arranging a sham marriage with a teenage schoolgirl, leading to his deportation and exposing alarming visa fraud tactics.

Brisbane man trapped in Dubai visa nightmare

Andrew Burow, a Queensland father, faces financial ruin and separation from his family after being stranded in Dubai due to visa complications. His heartbreaking story reveals the hidden dangers of international travel bureaucracy.

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