The Trump administration is shutting down Network for Hope, a Kentucky organ donation group, following allegations of safety failures and attempts to proceed with organ retrieval on patients showing signs of life.
Parents Beth and Malcolm Owen share that their 18-year-old daughter Menna saved two lives by donating her heart and lungs following a fatal epileptic seizure, as NHS urges more people to join the organ donor register.
Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill amid protests over the Ram temple donation row and NEET-UG paper leak. Lok Sabha also passed an Appropriation Bill without discussion as the monsoon session turned stormy.
Former NSW Liberal minister Damien Tudehope testified at the ICAC corruption inquiry that he was unaware donations from hotelier Michael O'Hara breached electoral laws, maintaining he did not believe the payments were political.
India achieved a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, marking a 6.5% increase from the prior year and a fourfold rise since 2013, according to NOTTO.
Opposition parties in India's Parliament demand discussions on Ram temple donations and a student crackdown, risking a washout of the monsoon session as bills pass amid disruptions.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage proposes "Operation Fortress" to use the Royal Navy to intercept small boats in the English Channel and return asylum seekers to France or Belgium. Experts question the legality and practicality, citing potential violations of French sovereignty and international maritime law, while France calls the plans "unacceptable."
A new study reveals a significant increase in non-cash donations, particularly private tech company shares, to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). This surge is driven by rising IPOs and valuations of AI giants like Anthropic and OpenAI, offering donors tax advantages and immediate deductions.
ICAC's Operation Rosny inquiry heard that conservative Liberal power brokers, including Robert Assaf and Jeremy Greenwood, discussed their evidence after receiving summons, potentially breaching the law. The inquiry investigates alleged illegal donations for branch stacking and links to a property developer.
An Icac inquiry into alleged illegal donations for 'branch stacking' in the NSW Liberal Party hears evidence of potential law breaches, with key figures accused of discussing evidence to avoid detection.
The Opposition plans a protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar on Monday, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action during a July 20 demonstration and raising the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft row. The Monsoon Session continues amid legislative agenda and expected confrontations.
Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of avoiding Parliament while the Opposition raises the Ayodhya donation scam issue. MP Pramod Tiwari demanded a Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe, vowing to take the matter to the public and persist in the fight.
Independent MP Pappu Yadav, Rahul Gandhi, and Awadhesh Prasad face FIRs in Varanasi and Delhi after a Parliament skit depicted alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations. Yadav remains defiant, stating he is ready to face death to protect people's faith.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleged annual donation theft of Rs 18 crore at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, citing a letter from trustees. Temple Trust chairman Sada Sarvankar confirmed nine arrests and attributed increased donations to new measures.
The Guardian's three-month investigation into Reform UK's funding exposes a complex web of secret donations, loans, and financial transactions involving Nigel Farage, Christopher Harborne, George Cottrell, and Fiona Cottrell. Police have interviewed two individuals under caution, and parliamentary investigations are ongoing, raising questions about the party's financial transparency.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas's call for donation bans highlights national issues. PM Albanese faces questions over a donor dinner, while Opposition Leader Taylor is linked to an ICAC probe. New federal rules aim for more transparency but won't solve current problems.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
Reform UK has instructed its councillors to dismiss a police investigation into £500,000 in donations from Fiona Cottrell as an "establishment stitch-up." This directive comes as YouGov polling indicates a sharp decline in Nigel Farage's popularity and Reform UK's overall support, with Labour and Conservatives closing the gap.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini sent $10 million in Bitcoin to the MAGA Inc. Super PAC supporting Donald Trump, weeks after the CFTC filed a motion to reverse a $5 million settlement with Gemini. This donation follows other contributions by the Winklevoss brothers to Trump's campaign.
International architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has donated over 200 archival items, including models and sketches, to Hong Kong's M+ museum. This second donation strengthens the museum's architecture collection and coincides with an exhibition on the firm's China projects, opening September 12.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has introduced administrative and religious reforms, including live CCTV surveillance of donation counting, amid an ongoing investigation into donation irregularities. The Trust also approved an official spokesperson, reconstituted the Religious Committee, and is in the final stages of recruiting a new CEO.
Charities criticize UK PM Andy Burnham's plan to fund cheaper bus fares by converting international climate grants into repayable loans, arguing it will burden global south countries with debt and undermine the UK's global standing.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust held its second meeting in Ayodhya, reviewing administrative matters amidst an alleged donation embezzlement probe. The trust deferred the CEO appointment, received 5,200 applications, and plans a permanent institute for priest training.
Nine-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who inspired changes to Northern Ireland's organ donation laws, has received a heart transplant after an eight-year wait. His father, Máirtín Mac Gabhann, expressed immense gratitude to the donor family and reported Dáithí's amazing progress post-surgery at Freeman Hospital.
