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Trump administration arrests Turkish student at Tufts, revokes visa

A Turkish doctoral student from Tufts University in Boston who had endorsed Palestinians during Israel’s occupation of Gaza has been detained and denied on American immigration grounds.

In a petition filed in Boston federal court, attorney Mahsa Khanbabai claimed Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, had left her Somerville home on Tuesday night to meet friends and observe her Ramadan fast.

According to Ozturk’s supporters, this is the first time a Boston-area student has been detained for carrying out such activism under President Donald Trump’s rule.

Numerous foreign-born students who are legal residents of the US and who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests have been detained or sought to be detained by his administration.

Although the Trump administration claims that some protests are anti-Semitic and may threaten US foreign policy, the actions have been labeled as an assault on free speech.

Authorities determined Ozturk “engaged in activities in support of Hamas, a foreign terrorist organization that relishes the killing of Americans,” according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesman for the US Department of Homeland Security, in a post on X.

According to McLaughlin, “a visa is a privilege, not a right.”

What activities she didn’t specify. However, Ozturk’s arrest occurred a year after the student co-authored an opinion piece for the Tufts Daily, which criticized Tufts’ response to students’ requests to divest from businesses that have connections to Israel and “acknowledge the Palestinian genocide.”

According to Khanbabai, “her exercising her free speech rights appears to have played a role in her detention,” based on patterns we are seeing across the nation.

“Looked like a kidnapping,” the statement read.

Khanbabai filed a lawsuit late on Tuesday alleging Ozturk’s arrest was unlawful, prompting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appoint an order to not move Ozturk out of Massachusetts without at least 48 hours’ notice.

By Wednesday afternoon, Khanbabai in a motion claimed she had been unable to locate her client in New England and had just been informed that Ozturk had been moved to Louisiana in response to the judge’s order. She requested that ICE grant her request for access to Ozturk.

Democratic lawmakers, including US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who said the arrest was “the latest in an alarming pattern that stifles civil liberties, condemned the student’s detention.” Later on Wednesday, Somerville was scheduled to stage a rally in her support.

Residents of a residential block reported being enraged by the arrest, which occurred at 5:30 p.m.

Michael Mathis, a 32-year-old software engineer whose surveillance camera captured the arrest footage, said, “It looked like a kidnapping.” They turn around and begin to grab her while covering their faces. They are obscuring their faces. They are in unmarked vehicles.

As part of its efforts to reduce immigration, the Trump administration has increased immigration arrests and strictly enforcing strict border crossing restrictions.

Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made a pledge to deport foreign pro-Palestinian protesters, accusing them of supporting Hamas militants, putting obstacles in US foreign policy, and being anti-Semitic.

The administration improperly conflates anti-Semitism and support for Hamas with protesters’ complaints, including those made by some Jewish organizations.

aiming at college students

According to her LinkedIn profile, Ozturk is a Fulbright Scholar and a student in Tufts’ doctoral program for child development and human development. She had previously studied at Columbia University in New York.

According to the lawsuit, she has an F-1 visa that allows students to study in the US.

Sunil Kumar, president of Tufts, said in a statement that the university had no prior knowledge of the arrest and that it would be “distressing for some members of our community, especially the members of our international community.”

Less than three weeks after Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate of Columbia University and resident of the United States, was detained, Ozturk was taken into custody. After Trump falsely accused him of supporting Hamas, which Khalil denies, he is now challenging his detention.

A South Korean-born Columbia University student who is a legal permanent resident of the US and who has participated in pro-Palestinian protests is currently being detained by federal immigration officials, which the courts have temporarily blocked.

After the Trump administration claimed her phone contained “sympathetic” photos of Hezbollah, a Lebanese doctor and assistant professor at Brown University in Rhode Island this month was denied re-entry to the US and deported to Lebanon. Rachael Alawieh expressed her disappointment with the organization’s murdered leader as a result of her religion.

Coronation Street’s Tina O’Brien ‘refusing’ to stay at home and enjoying partying after split

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien is said to have secretly split from her fitness trainer husband of 14 years, Adam Crofts, in December after ‘growing apart’

Tina is reportedly enjoying life as a single woman again and has been letting her hair down(Image: Instagram)

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has been letting her hair down as a single woman following her secret split from husband Adam Crofts. The 41-year-old soap star is said to have separated from the personal trainer hubby, 39, three months ago.

It’s now said the pair, who were together 14 years and share a 10-year-old son called Beau, ‘grew apart’ and have reportedly been living separately since December. According to a source, their differing lifestyles are to blame for the break up.

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While Adam is really into his fitness, Tina enjoys going out with her mates drinking and dancing “which just isn’t for him.” Though it wasn’t initially an issue when the kids were younger – as Tina has a 16-year-old daughter Scarlett from her previous relationship with Corrie co-star Ryan Thomas – now they are getting older, it’s said to have become more apparent.

Both Tina and Adam have since unfollowed each other on social media, but are still said to be on good terms. And while she isn’t ready to date anyone new just yet, the mum-of-two is doing her best to enjoy life as a newly single woman.

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Corrie Tina O'Brien sparks speculation she's split from husband Adam croft
Adam and Tina were together 14 years but secretly split in December(Image: Instagram)

The TV star, who is famous for playing Sarah Platt in Corrie, was spotted at co-star Colson Smith’s party last week – and is not said to be short of male attention now she’s back on the market.

A source told The Sun: “Tina is obviously really upset that it didn’t work out with Adam, but she’s not hiding away at home. Last weekend she really let her hair down at Colson Smiths’s party and made sure she looked incredible. Tina looks amazing and has no shortage of male attention – her recent bikini snaps certainly caught a few eyes though.”

But one vow Tina has apparently made is to keep any future romances under wraps. The source added: “She has really changed though after the last few years and when she is ready to date again it will be very much under wraps. She really prides herself on keeping things private these days and will do anything to protect that.”

Sarah and Adam first met in 2011 – and it was her daughter Scarlett, then two, who made the first move. Recounting the romantic tale in 2017, Tina said the toddler had innocently approached Adam, triggering their first exchange. She said: “He was working on his computer and Scarlett went over and said: ‘Hello, man.’ He told us his name was Adam and we got talking.”

The couple went on to welcome son, Beau, in 2014 an d Adam later proposed to the actress in 2016 before they exchanged vows in 2018. They tied the knot at the King Street Townhouse in Manchester on New Year’s Eve that year, surrounded by loved ones and several of Tina’s Coronation Street colleagues.

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Coronation Street’s Tina O’Brien ‘refusing’ to stay at home and enjoying partying after split

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien is said to have secretly split from her fitness trainer husband of 14 years, Adam Crofts, in December after ‘growing apart’

Tina is reportedly enjoying life as a single woman again and has been letting her hair down(Image: Instagram)

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has been letting her hair down as a single woman following her secret split from husband Adam Crofts. The 41-year-old soap star is said to have separated from the personal trainer hubby, 39, three months ago.

It’s now said the pair, who were together 14 years and share a 10-year-old son called Beau, ‘grew apart’ and have reportedly been living separately since December. According to a source, their differing lifestyles are to blame for the break up.

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While Adam is really into his fitness, Tina enjoys going out with her mates drinking and dancing “which just isn’t for him.” Though it wasn’t initially an issue when the kids were younger – as Tina has a 16-year-old daughter Scarlett from her previous relationship with Corrie co-star Ryan Thomas – now they are getting older, it’s said to have become more apparent.

Both Tina and Adam have since unfollowed each other on social media, but are still said to be on good terms. And while she isn’t ready to date anyone new just yet, the mum-of-two is doing her best to enjoy life as a newly single woman.

READ MORE: Inside Tina O’Brien and Ryan Thomas’ brutal break-up as Corrie star splits from husband

Corrie Tina O'Brien sparks speculation she's split from husband Adam croft
Adam and Tina were together 14 years but secretly split in December(Image: Instagram)

The TV star, who is famous for playing Sarah Platt in Corrie, was spotted at co-star Colson Smith’s party last week – and is not said to be short of male attention now she’s back on the market.

A source told The Sun: “Tina is obviously really upset that it didn’t work out with Adam, but she’s not hiding away at home. Last weekend she really let her hair down at Colson Smiths’s party and made sure she looked incredible. Tina looks amazing and has no shortage of male attention – her recent bikini snaps certainly caught a few eyes though.”

But one vow Tina has apparently made is to keep any future romances under wraps. The source added: “She has really changed though after the last few years and when she is ready to date again it will be very much under wraps. She really prides herself on keeping things private these days and will do anything to protect that.”

Sarah and Adam first met in 2011 – and it was her daughter Scarlett, then two, who made the first move. Recounting the romantic tale in 2017, Tina said the toddler had innocently approached Adam, triggering their first exchange. She said: “He was working on his computer and Scarlett went over and said: ‘Hello, man.’ He told us his name was Adam and we got talking.”

The couple went on to welcome son, Beau, in 2014 an d Adam later proposed to the actress in 2016 before they exchanged vows in 2018. They tied the knot at the King Street Townhouse in Manchester on New Year’s Eve that year, surrounded by loved ones and several of Tina’s Coronation Street colleagues.

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Sam Thompson praises sister who helped at his ‘lowest point’ after Zara McDermott split

Sam Thompson appeared in good spirits as he spent time with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

Sam Thompson has shown a united front with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson has shown a united front with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Sam and Zara announced their break-up back in December. The Made in Chelsea has now taken to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his sister, Louise Thompson, celebrating her birthday with a collection of family snaps. Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter.

The star put on a brave face as he posed the photos alongisde his tight-knit group. Zara was once close with Sam’s family, as the group frequently spent time together. Sam captioned the wholesome post: “Happy birthday to my best friend! The person I look up to the most in this world.

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“You’ve been there for me every single day of my life at my highest and my lowest. There was a chance, not even a year ago this kind of day wouldn’t be happening and I am grateful for every minute that I get to annoy you. Love you mate and I couldn’t ask for a better sister….ps you’re now officially a KAREN,” alongside heart emojis.

Sam and Zara had been together since 2019, but their relationship hit turbulence early on when Zara admitted to cheating. Despite reconciling and appearing stronger, they eventually split, reportedly due to busy schedules and spending too much time apart. While Sam was away in Australia for I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked, Zara was focusing on her own career, leading them to go their separate ways.

The star enjoyed a wholesome day out with his sister and her family
The star enjoyed a wholesome day out with his sister and her family(Image: samthompsonuk/instagram)

Since their breakup, Zara has struck up a romance with Louis. Fans noticed that she, Louis, and his sisters had started following each other on Instagram, fuelling speculation. Their romance was confirmed after the pair were spotted on a date, at The Suffolk in the town of Aldeburgh recently.

Zara’s romance with Louis is “very early days,” though it’s been reported that she has already been introduced to his family. They are said to be “happy” with the potential romance between him and Zara.

Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter
Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter(Image: samthompsonuk/instagram)

Louis – who’s a parent to a nine-year-old son, Freddie, from a previous relationship – grew up as the eldest of eight siblings. His family includes makeup artist Lottie Tomlinson, 26, and he’s said to have a “special bond” with his sister.

A source told the Sun: “Zara has already met all the family and they can tell that she has made Louis giddy. It’s the first time in a long time that they have seen him happy.” The source added: “They think Zara is super wholesome and health-conscious so they are happy he is with someone who shuns the party life.”

Zara and Sam announced their split last December
Zara and Sam announced their split last December(Image: Redferns)
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Another source told the Mirror: “It’s very early days but it’s clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something.” A source added: “It’s been a low-key but fun two weeks.”

It was further reported that she had been dating Louis for a “couple” of weeks and that he was “clearly making her smile”. It was also reported last week that Zara and Louis had enjoyed a getaway together in Suffolk. He’s said to have planned the trip and been “thoughtful”. A source previously told The Sun that Louis “whisked” Zara away to Suffolk for a break and that he “absolutely charmed her”. They added that it’s “clear” that he think she is “drop-dead gorgeous” too.

Sam Thompson praises sister who helped at his ‘lowest point’ after Zara McDermott split

Sam Thompson appeared in good spirits as he spent time with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson.

Sam Thompson has shown a united front with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson has shown a united front with his family after his ex, Zara McDermott, moved on with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Sam and Zara announced their break-up back in December. The Made in Chelsea has now taken to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to his sister, Louise Thompson, celebrating her birthday with a collection of family snaps. Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter.

The star put on a brave face as he posed the photos alongisde his tight-knit group. Zara was once close with Sam’s family, as the group frequently spent time together. Sam captioned the wholesome post: “Happy birthday to my best friend! The person I look up to the most in this world.

Article continues below

“You’ve been there for me every single day of my life at my highest and my lowest. There was a chance, not even a year ago this kind of day wouldn’t be happening and I am grateful for every minute that I get to annoy you. Love you mate and I couldn’t ask for a better sister….ps you’re now officially a KAREN,” alongside heart emojis.

Sam and Zara had been together since 2019, but their relationship hit turbulence early on when Zara admitted to cheating. Despite reconciling and appearing stronger, they eventually split, reportedly due to busy schedules and spending too much time apart. While Sam was away in Australia for I’m A Celebrity: Unpacked, Zara was focusing on her own career, leading them to go their separate ways.

The star enjoyed a wholesome day out with his sister and her family
The star enjoyed a wholesome day out with his sister and her family(Image: samthompsonuk/instagram)

Since their breakup, Zara has struck up a romance with Louis. Fans noticed that she, Louis, and his sisters had started following each other on Instagram, fuelling speculation. Their romance was confirmed after the pair were spotted on a date, at The Suffolk in the town of Aldeburgh recently.

Zara’s romance with Louis is “very early days,” though it’s been reported that she has already been introduced to his family. They are said to be “happy” with the potential romance between him and Zara.

Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter
Sam posted photos with Louise, her husband Ryan Libbey, and their son Leo-Hunter(Image: samthompsonuk/instagram)

Louis – who’s a parent to a nine-year-old son, Freddie, from a previous relationship – grew up as the eldest of eight siblings. His family includes makeup artist Lottie Tomlinson, 26, and he’s said to have a “special bond” with his sister.

A source told the Sun: “Zara has already met all the family and they can tell that she has made Louis giddy. It’s the first time in a long time that they have seen him happy.” The source added: “They think Zara is super wholesome and health-conscious so they are happy he is with someone who shuns the party life.”

Zara and Sam announced their split last December
Zara and Sam announced their split last December(Image: Redferns)
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Another source told the Mirror: “It’s very early days but it’s clear she is having fun like any single, twenty-something.” A source added: “It’s been a low-key but fun two weeks.”

It was further reported that she had been dating Louis for a “couple” of weeks and that he was “clearly making her smile”. It was also reported last week that Zara and Louis had enjoyed a getaway together in Suffolk. He’s said to have planned the trip and been “thoughtful”. A source previously told The Sun that Louis “whisked” Zara away to Suffolk for a break and that he “absolutely charmed her”. They added that it’s “clear” that he think she is “drop-dead gorgeous” too.

First Trailer For Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ After On-Set Death

The first trailer for Alec Baldwin’s “Rust,” a Western movie notorious for the fatal on-set shooting of its cinematographer, was released on Wednesday.

The gun-wielding character of Baldwin is seen running with his grandson, who has been hanged for the unintended death of a local rancher, in the dark movie trailer.

In a particular scene, Baldwin’s character says, “Something in this life you can’t get back.”

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When Baldwin opened a gun on Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal in New Mexico in 2021, the weapon both fatally wound the director and Joel Souza.

On July 12, 2024, US actor Alec Baldwin arrives at Santa Fe County District Court for his involuntary manslaughter trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The first trailer for Alec Baldwin’s “Rust,” a Western movie notorious for the fatal on-set shooting of its cinematographer, was released on March 26.   (Photo by Ramsay de Give/AFP)

The Hollywood star’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended last year because of the lack of evidence, but the prosecution charged him with violating gun safety laws.

On another location in Montana, both Baldwin and Souza came back to finish the film.

Little indie distributor Falling Forward Films will now release it in a select number of US theaters on May 2.

The trailer features a foreboding thunderstorm, intense music, a hanging, and a number of shootouts.

Characters are frequently portrayed in silhouette or partially obscure in portraits. Violence of all kinds, including beatings, gunfights, brawls in the mud, is a blatant theme.

A standoff between gunmen and a small dusty room, which is eerie and reminiscent of the Hutchins murder scene, is the trailer’s conclusion.

Before the men start firing weapons on each other, Baldwin says, “Heaven ain’t waiting on either of us.”

The movie has already received its November film festival world premiere.

Souza, who was introducing the movie, claimed he had been “on the fence” about finishing it but was persuaded to when he learned that Hutchins’s husband wanted to see her most recent work.

One of the emerging stars in the field was Hutchins, a former Ukrainian journalist who was raised on a Soviet military base.

Baldwin did not attend the premiere, and it is unclear what part he will play in promoting the movie’s release.