The US Supreme Court ruled that the president can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent. Donald Trump celebrated the decision, while labor and consumer advocacy groups, along with legal experts, criticized it as a threat to democracy and government functioning.
US crypto firms and advocacy groups are intensifying lobbying efforts to secure a Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act before the August recess. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for digital assets, dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC, but faces hurdles over anti-money laundering provisions and ethics concerns.
The US Supreme Court has issued two rulings impacting immigration, allowing the Trump administration to strip protections for TPS holders and reshape asylum policy. Critics call the decisions "disastrous" and "cruel," risking deportation for hundreds of thousands and endangering asylum seekers, while supporters celebrate.
US retirement advocacy groups have asked Congress to investigate Meta, alleging the tech giant profits from fraudulent ads targeting seniors. Groups cite risks to seniors and Meta's slow action against scams, while Meta claims it actively combats fraud.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech drew backlash, while Trump released US-Iran deal details. "Earth's Black Box" to be installed in Tasmania. Queensland beat NSW in Origin Game Two.
Pauline Hanson's "monocultural" speech draws criticism; "Earth's Black Box" climate tracker to be in Tasmania; Queensland beats NSW in Origin Game Two; Trump releases US-Iran deal details.
Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech has drawn widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and politicians. Critics accuse her of using "hatred for political gain," echoing "rubbish" from rightwing figures, and promoting divisive language against transgender people, multiculturalism, and workers.
Australia's High Court ruled against the government, allowing non-citizens unlawfully detained to claim compensation. This decision could cost millions and impacts over 350 individuals.
Thousands marched in Nairobi demanding the government declare femicide and child disappearances a national crisis. Organizers issued a 40-day ultimatum for action, citing the murder of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto and alarming statistics on gender-based violence and missing children.
Indian-American lawmakers and advocacy groups condemn President Trump for sharing a racist post targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, amid rising anti-Asian hate in the US.
Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong have skyrocketed more than 11-fold over the past four years, with advocacy groups attributing it to a wave of pet abandonments and the blurring of urban-rural boundaries caused by large-scale development. The latest data submitted to the Legislative Council on Wednesday showed reports of animal-related traffic accidents received by police surged from 36 cases in 2021 to 416 in 2025. However, authorities do not maintain a district-level breakdown...
More than 120 entities associated with the crypto and blockchain industry signed onto a letter urging US Senators to move forward with a crypto market structure bill.
Disability benefit claimants in the UK will face more in-person assessments as the Department for Work and Pensions aims for 30% face-to-face reviews. This shift, intended to improve accuracy, is hampered by a shortage of medical staff. Advocacy groups express concern over the burden on individuals with health issues, stressing the need for flexibility beyond physical presence.
