The Trump administration will reinstate the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program and begin accepting applications in December following a court ruling. However, the judge barred allocating funds based on race or ethnicity.
The Jockey Club, owner of 15 British racecourses including Aintree and Cheltenham, announced its resignation from the Racecourse Association (RCA) by year-end, following Ascot's earlier departure. Citing concerns over the RCA's governance and its ability to stifle industry changes, the move could split the organization and trigger a constitutional crisis for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating dropped to 45.9%, its lowest since June last year, while negative assessment hit 50.5%. This decline is linked to a stock market plunge and controversy over a potential constitutional amendment allowing presidential reelection, sparked by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik's remarks.
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in office for two weeks, has expressed support for a written constitution for the UK, a move he links to his administration's focus on devolving power to regional authorities.
Harare experienced a quiet shutdown as residents awaited protests against constitutional amendments, which critics say could extend President Mnangagwa's term. Police deployed heavily, and while the city remained calm, the dispute continues in court.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, asserts that the UK's devolution program, which grants regional leaders greater financial control, strengthens the argument for a written constitution. This would fundamentally alter the UK's uncodified political system, bringing it in line with most other democracies.
Moroccan rapper and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi, known as Mehdi Black Wind, has been provisionally released from prison in Casablanca after 18 days. He still faces prosecution under Article 179 for "insulting a constitutional institution," with a next hearing scheduled for October 2, 2026.
Australia's Governor General Sam Mostyn expresses concern over a "woeful lack of understanding" of the nation's democratic foundations, including the constitution, among adults. She plans to focus on a wide-ranging civics education to address this "growing catastrophe" undermining democratic participation.
The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, a core U.S. criminal justice tenet with English common law roots. It's used in criminal, civil, and congressional hearings, exemplified by figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci and Donald Trump, and has become a cultural idiom.
Le Conseil constitutionnel a validé la constitutionnalité des lois sanctionnant Airbnb pour non-collecte de taxe de séjour. La Communauté de communes de l'île d'Oléron, qui avait obtenu 8,6 millions d'euros en appel, salue cette décision, espérant un paiement et un précédent dissuasif.
Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala was released after the Constitutional Court overturned his 15-year money laundering sentence linked to the Odebrecht scandal, citing that the conduct was not legally defined as such when contributions were received.
Elon Musk's xAI has sued Minnesota over its new law banning AI "nudification" technology, set to take effect Saturday. The lawsuit argues the law is overly broad, bans constitutionally protected images, and lacks safe harbor provisions, despite xAI's agreement with the state's goal to prevent non-consensual AI-generated nude images.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposes extending his presidential term by another year, expected to be approved by the National Assembly in September. The reform also includes barring opposition members deemed "traitors" from office and names his wife, Rosario Murillo, as "co-president."
Michael Saylor frames Bitcoin's protocol debate, including BIP-110, as a constitutional crisis, arguing against changes that could alter Bitcoin's core rules and economic rights.
xAI, maker of Grok, sues Minnesota to block a law banning AI-generated 'nudification' content, arguing it violates the First Amendment and unfairly penalizes the platform for user-generated harmful outputs.
The U.S. Justice Department is prosecuting Samuel Tunick for allegedly using a 'duress' password to wipe his phone during a border search, a first-known case of its kind in the U.S.
L'ancien PDG de Casino, Jean-Charles Naouri, a bénéficié d'un non-lieu dans une instruction pour viol et violences conjugaux, suite à une plainte de son épouse. Une première plainte avait déjà été classée sans suite. Son avocate salue une décision attendue.
La France insoumise (LFI) a déposé un recours devant le Conseil constitutionnel contre la loi interdisant l'accès aux réseaux sociaux aux moins de 15 ans, arguant qu'elle porte atteinte à la liberté d'expression, au droit à la vie privée et que son caractère général est inconstitutionnel.
Nicaragua's congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced a work plan to implement his order to abolish elections. This move, following a constitutional change extending his term, has been strongly condemned by the UN and the US, who call for a restoration of democracy.
The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining Prabhat Dhyani, president of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party, at Rishikesh railway station while he was traveling to Delhi for a protest, questioning the legal basis and police's role in protecting constitutional rights versus government image.
Thousands protested in Tokyo against Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's plans to revise the pacifist constitution, expand military capabilities, and increase defense spending. The demonstrations, which drew 25,000 people, coincide with falling government approval ratings.
A federal appeals court ruled New Jersey's bans on assault firearms and high-capacity magazines unconstitutional, a first for a federal appeals court, setting a precedent as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to review similar bans.
Japan is focusing on unmanned combat capabilities to build asymmetric advantages and advance its 'remilitarisation' agenda, planning to invest 1 trillion yen (US$6.2 billion) in uncrewed systems over five years starting in 2023.
The New York Times filed a motion to quash Justice Department subpoenas targeting journalists who reported on security concerns with the new Air Force One. This action escalates a court battle over press freedom and the government's ability to compel reporters to reveal confidential sources in a leak investigation.
