A Hong Kong couple's appeal to regain custody of their four-year-old daughter in Sweden was rejected by a Swedish court. The court upheld the social welfare administration's decision to transfer legal guardianship to foster parents, citing the parents' lack of receptivity to their daughter's best interests.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
Fifa's disciplinary committee has cleared World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans after he was accused of making a hand gesture associated with white supremacists. Evans stated he was unaware of the gesture's meaning and it was an involuntary twitch.
Il comitato disciplinare FIFA ha scagionato l'assistente arbitrale video Shaun Evans da accuse di violazione del codice disciplinare. Evans ha spiegato che un gesto interpretato come un "ok" dei suprematisti bianchi è stato un tic involontario.
UFC fighters at the "UFC Freedom 250" event will receive up to $250,000 in bonuses paid in USD1, a stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a crypto company linked to the Trump family. The announcement has drawn criticism over potential conflicts of interest.
The European Parliament's conciliation committee unanimously approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform. The deal, also backed by member states, maintains current compensation rules for delays/cancellations and introduces new consumer rights, but faces criticism from airlines over increased costs.
A bipartisan group of senators and two Democratic House committees are challenging the National Science Foundation's (NSF) plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a $386 million ocean sensor network. Lawmakers accuse the NSF of acting illegally and violating constitutional powers by decommissioning the system without congressional direction, citing potential threats to coastal communities and scientific research.
Democratic senators and two House committees are demanding the National Science Foundation reverse its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network. Lawmakers accuse the agency of illegal action and wasting taxpayer money, citing a lack of consultation and potential threats to coastal safety and climate research.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation reverse its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network. House committees accuse the agency of illegal action, while senators cite potential harm to coastal communities and scientific research.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese indicated openness to extending the temporary fuel excise cut, citing ongoing Middle East conflict impacts. A peace deal between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was welcomed, but normal oil trade is expected to take months.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicated the government may extend the temporary fuel excise cut to ease motorist costs, influenced by the Middle East conflict and a new peace deal between the US and Iran. The cut, initially set to end June 30, is being re-evaluated.
경남대도약준비팀이 전남광주대전환기획위를 방문해 영호남 상생협력 방안을 논의했다. 양측은 남해안권발전특별법 및 항공복합도시건설특별법 제정, 광양만권경제자유구역 개편 등 현안에 대한 공동 대응을 협의했다.
Speculation is mounting that Punjab's assembly elections, currently scheduled for February 2027, may be moved up to November 2026. This potential shift is reportedly driven by the upcoming Kumbh Mela and the second phase of the national census, which could impact the original timeline. Both the ruling AAP and the Congress party are reportedly preparing for an earlier election.
The International Committee of the Red Cross warns of an increasing risk that thousands of Palestinians buried under Gaza's rubble may never be identified. Recovery efforts are slow due to a lack of heavy machinery, with many victims yet to be retrieved, complicating identification by DNA and forensic experts.
Hanwha Aerospace has established an independent committee of 11 external safety experts and two labor union representatives to oversee its safety system following a fatal factory fire that killed five people. The company also announced significant investment increases for workplace safety improvements.
Boris Titov, chairman of the Russia-China Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development, stated that payment issues between Russia and China have been tactically resolved. He noted that businesses have found solutions through existing clearing platforms, such as PSB, and no current problems exist for making payments.
The Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal faces logistical challenges, not price disputes, according to Russian presidential envoy Boris Titov. He stated that the route decision is a technical issue that will be resolved soon.
A high-level committee on demographic changes, led by retired Justice P.P. Naolekar, will examine causes and impacts of demographic shifts, including illegal immigration, across India. The panel will visit metropolitan, industrial, and border areas and recommend policy frameworks to address the issue within a year.
美國聯邦參議院軍委會通過2027財政年度國防授權法案，授權戰爭部為台灣建立戰爭儲備存量計畫。學者指出，此舉旨在提升台灣戰時續戰能力，因台灣四面環海，戰時可能無法獲得境外物資。
Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage has denied writing an article published on ConservativeHome that accused the BBC of institutional bias and "deep anti-Israel bias." The article, published in November, was attributed to Dinenage, who chairs the Commons culture committee. Dinenage's office stated neither she nor her team wrote it and it does not reflect her views. ConservativeHome stands by the article's publication, though they cannot trace its origin.
KEM Hospital has placed MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave and barred her from campus following a viral video of a stand-up comedy show. An FIR has been registered against her and comedian Pranit More for allegedly publishing objectionable content concerning women, consent, and deceased persons. The controversy has sparked a debate on freedom of expression.
Goyang Mayor-elect Min Gyeong-seon has officially launched the 'Goyang Great Transition Preparation Committee' for the 9th civilian administration. The committee, led by Chairman Kim Dal-su and Vice Chairman Lee Seong-woo, will consist of 13 members operating in four divisions and two special divisions, focusing on policy review and deriving administrative tasks for a stable launch of the new administration.
A Labor-led human rights committee has found proposed changes to Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be 'retrogressive' and lacking alignment with an independent review. The changes, which could remove over 200,000 participants, raise human rights concerns regarding access to disability support.
Mexico defeats South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener amidst organizational chaos and geopolitical tensions, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring, and three red cards issued during the match.
