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CNN  —  When President Donald Trump issued a proclamation last week blocking nationals from Afghanistan and 11 other countries from traveling to the United States, it added to the fear, uncertainty and sense of betrayal that some vulnerable Afghans were already feeling. There are a number of immigration pathways for Afghans to come to the US, but practically all of them have been impacted during the Trump administration. Thousands of Afghans have already been left in limbo by cuts to services and offices intended to help them apply for visas. Those who qualify for refugee status have been affected by…

CNN  —  Through a panoramic series of actions, President Donald Trump is transforming the federal government into a vast machine for rewarding his allies and punishing those he considers his adversaries. Trump is using executive orders, federal investigations and regulatory decisions to deploy federal power against a stunning array of targets, ranging from powerful institutions such as Harvard and Columbia universities and major law firms to individual critics from his first term and former President Joe Biden’s top White House aides. Simultaneously, Trump is rewarding allies with presidential pardons, commutations, government contracts and the termination of federal regulatory or criminal…

U.S. equity futures were mostly flat on Sunday evening with the S&P 500 trading near a record high and a busy week of potential market-moving news ahead.S&P 500 futures added less than 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures gained less than 0.1%, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 27 points, or less than 0.1%.The move in futures comes after all three of the major indexes notched their second-straight winning week. The S&P 500 closed above the 6,000 level for the first time since Feb. 21, and is now less than 3% away from its record closing high.Chris…

Former Premier League referee Uriah Rennie has died aged 65.Rennie was the Premier League’s first Black referee and was described as “trailblazing” by the Sheffield Football Association.He officiated more than 300 games between 1997 and 2008, including 175 Premier League matches.A Sheffield FA statement on Sunday night read: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie.”Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first Black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008.”He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with…

CNN  —  National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that he is “very comfortable” with a trade deal closing between the United States and China after the two sides meet Monday in London. Hassett’s comments on CBS’ “Face the Nation” come after President Donald Trump said last week that he had a “very good” conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and that talks with China are “very far advanced.” Hassett said the United States is looking to restore the flow of “crucial” rare earth minerals, which are used in the manufacturing of electronics, to the same levels before early…

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces stopped a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists early Monday and diverted it to Israel, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory that has been tightened during the war with Hamas.“The ‘selfie yacht’ of the ‘celebrities’ is safely making its way to the shores of Israel,” the Foreign Ministry said in a social media post. “The passengers are expected to return to their home countries.”It said the humanitarian aid aboard the ship would be transferred to Gaza through established channels. It later circulated footage of what appeared to be Israeli military…

CNN  —  The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has said the Israeli military has boarded its Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and that communication with the boat has been lost. The group posted a photo on Telegram early Monday local time, showing members of the crew of the “Madleen” sitting inside the boat wearing lifejackets and with their hands in the air. No Israel Defense Force soldiers can be seen in the image. In an earlier post, the FFC said the ship had come “under assault in international waters.” “Quadcopters are surrounding the ship, spraying it with a white paint-like…

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has announced he will not play for the Poland national team for as long as coach Michał Probierz remains in charge.Lewandowski, 36, cited “physical and mental tiredness” at the end of a long season with Barça as the reason for making himself unavailable for his country during the current international window.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedAs a result, Probierz opted to replace Lewandowski as Poland captain, with Internazionale’s Piotr Zieliński handed the role.Lewandowski has subsequently announced he is stepping away from international football, although he has left the window open to return.”Taking into account the circumstances and a loss…

The discussions between MLS and the MLS Players Association over the Club World Cup prize money and player compensation remain ongoing, with the two sides failing to agree so far on terms in a newly revised section of the collective bargaining agreement.Seattle Sounders FC players first brought the issue to the forefront with a protest in front of fans at Lumen Field on June 1 by wearing shirts that read “Club World Cash Grab” and “Fair Share Now.” The MLSPA initially released a statement in support of the players’ actions, as the two parties demanded a fair share of the…

Portugal overcame Spain in penalties to win the Nations League final in Munich, Germany, after a 2-2 score in regulation — with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, Nuno Mendes, Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal. In the shootout, midfielder Rúben Neves drilled home the decisive spot kick, making it 5-3. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. ___ Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa stops a penalty shot by Spain’s Alvaro Morata during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst) Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa…