A federal vandalism case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, was dismissed without prejudice, allowing potential refiling. Hearn's lawyers seek dismissal with prejudice to close the case permanently.
Filmmaker John Sayles discusses his 1987 film "Matewan," inspired by the 1920 Matewan Massacre in West Virginia, which depicted coal miners' unionization efforts against company agents and racial segregation tactics, highlighting enduring challenges to labor organizing in the US.
Peter Waddell, founder of Big Motoring World, was ousted as CEO in 2024. A High Court judge ruled his dismissal for gross misconduct was valid, but also found private equity firm Freshstream orchestrated his removal to gain control without paying for shares via a call option.
Elon Musk defended against racism accusations in an Economist interview, citing his half-Indian partner and a son named after an Indian physicist. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on race, immigration, and "Western civilization" threats, despite academic research refuting his claims.
German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
German farmer Michael Stucke, with Nadia Leytes and late Johan, founded "Rainbow Wool" to save "unprofitable" gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding nearly 2000 LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, advocating for animal and human rights.
Senator Pauline Hanson claimed domestic violence is a "two-way street" and blamed the cost of living, suggesting women should "not put up with it." An opinion piece refutes these claims, emphasizing gendered violence, the complexities of leaving abusive relationships, and the perpetrator's sole responsibility, urging a challenge to misinformation.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confronted Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at an ASEAN meeting regarding Beijing's "destabilising" missile test in the South Pacific and "dangerous conduct" in the South China Sea. Wang urged Australia to avoid "double standards," while the Philippines also lodged a strong protest over maritime incidents.
A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit against OpenAI, ruling that xAI failed to prove OpenAI tried to persuade a former employee to steal trade secrets. The lawsuit, filed in September 2025, accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets after xAI sued one of its former employees for the same reason.
A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets for chatbots. This follows an earlier dismissal of a version of the lawsuit in February.
UK MPs are demanding clarity over missing documents related to Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to Washington, with concerns raised about his vetting process and links to controversial figures.
The article highlights how the successful return of astronaut Victor Glover mirrors the struggles of 'Hidden Figures,' Black female mathematicians crucial to NASA's early space missions. It criticizes digital platforms for perpetuating colonial biases against Africa and calls for correcting these 'digital prejudices' to foster a more equitable AI future.
A UK security vetting case is raising questions as key documents, including a vetting summary, a security chief's note, and a declaration of interest form, are missing from a released tranche. Concerns involve links to foreign officials and oligarchs, a large loan, and potential naivety.
Singer-songwriter Ismael Serrano discusses the "cultural battle" in Spain, the role of algorithms in political division, and the decline of protest songs. He defends his political stance and criticizes the "caviar left" cliché, advocating for optimism amidst uncertainty.
Seven candidates from Venice's Bangladeshi-Italian community are running in local elections, aiming for historic political representation. Architect Rhitu Miah, facing racist backlash, is a key figure in the centre-left PD list, which seeks to end 11 years of conservative rule and address issues like overtourism and housing.
Director László Nemes discusses his new film "Orphan," his personal connection to its themes of inherited trauma, and his strong critique of what he calls the "orgy of antisemitism" and the "moralizing overclass" in Hollywood and the West. He argues that a focus on specific conflicts, like Gaza, while ignoring others, reveals a deeper ideological issue.
Bulgaria celebrates its first-ever Eurovision victory with Dara's song 'Bangaranga'. The win, met with national delight, comes amid political instability and is seen as a boost to the country's international image.
Yvette Cooper's newspaper column justifying Palestine Action's proscription may have prejudiced a trial against six activists, prosecutors warned. Despite the warnings, the then-home secretary published the article, which defence lawyers argued was 'contemptuous reporting'.
Remarks deemed to prejudice foreign relations will be redacted by parliament’s intelligence committee.
