Updated planning rules in England will make converting pubs into housing or offices harder, requiring developers to prove 12 months of unsuccessful marketing, while industry groups warn that high taxes are the true cause of closures.
King Charles and Prince William could face up to £10m in upgrade costs as an investigation reveals almost 90% of rental properties on the royal estates fall below proposed energy-efficiency rules.
Liechtenstein has altered its royal succession rules from male primogeniture to absolute primogeniture, allowing women to ascend the throne. The change applies to descendants of Hereditary Prince Alois's children.
Australia begins an unusual Test cricket season, hosting Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 in two matches in the country's tropical north, with Tests in Darwin and Mackay due to southern stadiums being occupied by Australian Rules football.
India's draft SHANTI Act rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain insurance/financial security for damage until spent fuel removal, with foreign designs needing origin-country certification and a single composite license for all plant activities.
Ontario's top court ruled the province can remove Toronto bike lanes, overturning a lower court's decision that had blocked the removal on constitutional grounds.
Nigel Farage won the Clacton byelection he triggered, while his political finances face a resumed investigation that could risk another byelection. Alexandra Topping and Rowena Mason discuss the fallout.
China's State Taxation Administration is providing training and draft guidelines to local tax officers and advisory firms to clarify a newly imposed 20% tax on offshore trusts, which had caused widespread confusion and a scramble among wealthy citizens.
The SEC canceled a Friday meeting to vote on proposing the agency's first crypto-specific rules, citing an unforeseen scheduling issue with no new date announced.
The SEC canceled a meeting to consider new crypto rules due to a scheduling issue, as the Senate delays voting on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
English football introduces new laws for the 2026-27 season to tackle time-wasting and tempo disruption, featuring five-second restart countdowns, stricter substitution rules, and updated VAR interventions.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca stated the club will not meet Chelsea's 5pm Friday deadline for Enzo Fernández as squad adjustments continue before the transfer window closes.
Ten state attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould to invalidate new rules allowing federal banks to bypass state laws requiring interest payments on mortgage escrow balances.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick stated the club will not make a £100m signing this summer due to finances, while addressing Marcus Rashford's future at the club.
A US federal judge in Boston dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit claiming Harvard University failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from harassment post-Gaza war, citing lack of evidence for ongoing civil rights violations.
Alibaba releases core files of Qwen3.8-Max AI model for free download, requiring large companies (>$50M revenue) to purchase a commercial license for external use.
The US Treasury Department and IRS have proposed rules enabling employers to contribute up to $2,500 tax-free annually to employees' dependent children's Trump Accounts, with employees also able to make pre-tax contributions via payroll.
Missing a single loan EMI typically leads to reminders rather than immediate action. Loans become Non-Performing Assets after 90 days, prompting legal or collection steps while RBI guidelines protect borrower dignity.
Former NLRB attorney and San Diego city council member Marni von Wilpert is running for Congress, aiming to modernize federal labor law and pass the PRO Act while challenging Republican-held seats.
African nations such as Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Guinea are banning raw material exports and enforcing local processing, compelling firms to invest in domestic plants.
Hong Kong lawmakers warn of potential loopholes in proposed building maintenance rule changes aimed at tightening proxy votes and oversight after the Tai Po fire, as the Competition Commission raids sites in a major bid-rigging case.
Graduates in England leave university with an average student debt of over £47,500. Figures show average debt amounts have fallen compared to the previous year, while tuition fees are set to rise to £9,790 in 2026 amidst changing loan and repayment rules.
Eurovision has updated its rules to prevent countries involved in armed conflicts or sensitive geopolitical situations from hosting the song contest, following controversies surrounding Israel's participation.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defends FCRA Amendment Bill against opposition's 'misleading campaign', asserting India's need for regulations on foreign funding, particularly to curb proselytization. The bill, criticized for being 'anti-minority', has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.
