Trump administration’s claim it has authority to ‘meter’ applications may turn on definition of arriving in US

The US supreme court agreed on Monday to hear a defense by the Trump administration of the government’s authority to limit the processing of asylum claims at ports of entry along the US-Mexico border.

The court took up the administration’s appeal of a lower court’s determination that the “metering” policy, under which US immigration officials could stop asylum seekers at the border and decline to process their claims, violated federal law.

• Portugal qualify after thrashing Armenia 9-1

• Result seals top spot above Ireland in Group F

Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 win away to Italy in their final group match, condemning the hosts, who have missed out on the last two editions of the tournament, to the playoffs. The group winners will compete at the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Norway ended the qualifying campaign with a perfect record of eight wins, finishing six points ahead of Italy, who will compete in the playoffs for the third consecutive occasion.

• Lucas Pinheiro Braathen wins season opener

• 25-year-old switched allegiance from Norway

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen made skiing history as he delivered Brazil’s first-ever World Cup victory in a thrilling season-opening race at Levi on Sunday.

Pinheiro Braathen, who switched allegiance from Norway to Brazil last year, held a commanding 0.41-seconds lead from the first run and weaved his way down through the gates again in an ice-cool second run to claim the landmark win.

Firm had received 22 reports of overheating, raising risk of serious injury or death, though none have been reported

Tesla announced on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 home battery power systems in the US for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers systems that “may fail and overheat”, raising the risk of serious injury or death, though no injuries have been reported.